Ukraine update 2 March
We have just heard from a fellow pastor of the church our people in mission are part of: “The team are fine. They have no electricity, gas or mobile communication. Around there are battles but God protects them. Continue to pray hard for them.”
Latest prayer news
Ethiopia: refugee camps in need of theological education
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson have served with CMS for 10 years in Ethiopia. In the past 50 years there has been a rapid growth of Christianity among South Sudanese refugees. As churches expand in refugee camps, and with many refugees spending several decades living in camps, a clear need has arisen for theological…
Thailand: Thai care system in need of reform
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, based in Bangkok, request prayer for the advocacy work of ACT (Alternative Care Thailand) on behalf of children’s rights in Thailand. Please pray that the Thai government will prioritise the voices of the vulnerable and address the systemic injustice that upholds inequality.
Myanmar: ongoing humanitarian crisis
Myanmar is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Aid agencies estimate that nearly 16 million people, or about one-third of the population, will require humanitarian assistance this year, while roughly 4 million people have been displaced by conflict, economic hardship and natural disasters. Please pray for work being carried out by the church…
Peru: new approach to church in Lima
iCafe is a church and cultural initiative in Lima with a heart to reach people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional church setting, particularly artists. Mission partner Anna Sims asks for prayer for the leadership team, of which she is a part, as well as for the church community. Please pray for people to…
Ukraine: answer to prayer
We thank God that mission partner Alison Giblett, after encountering complications and delays during the application process, has been granted a residency permit for Ukraine. This allows Alison to remain in Kyiv and to continue providing spiritual and material care to those in need.
UK: AI Conversations Day event
A CMS Conversations Day takes place on 10 November entitled ‘Human, Holy, Artificial: Mission and Pioneering in the Age of AI’ which will be considering pioneering mission in an age of AI. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the ways we work, learn, communicate and participate in community. For Christian communities, this moment presents more than…
