Latest news: Government shutdown begins; memorial honors children lost through abortion; persecution in China

To read a quick recap of some of the latest news reports and other articles from The Baptist Paper this week, see below.

1. As a result of shutdown, about 750,000 workers face furloughs or layoffs, with a variety of services disrupted nationwide.

2. Boones Creek Baptist Church in Kentucky is now home to a memorial honoring children who have died in the womb, both through abortion and miscarriage.

3. Religious leaders who resist state control face a wide range of punishment, report said.

EDITOR’S NOTE — These stories were compiled by The Baptist Paper.