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
Argentina: women leaders
Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women…
DR Congo: Ebola
Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to…
Nepal, Tibet: flooding
Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and…
Paraguay: gathering for meetings
Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.
Philippines: loss of a valued team member
Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent…
Thailand: landmark decision for children
Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional…
