We give thanks with mission associates Chris and Helena Wallis that over 500 Wichí people are now doing Bible courses in the Wichí language. We give thanks that so many Wichí people are engaging with the Word in their own language, and that some Wichí people have now been facilitating Bible study groups for more than eight years. Pray for those working to translate courses into other local languages.
Asia-CMS is preparing for a month-long residential mission training programme, Asia Gateway, beginning at the end of June. Pray for schedules to be cleared so that people can attend the training and strengthen friendships, make new connections and come away better equipped for mission. Pray for visas to be granted quickly and for smooth travel […]
Read moreAndrew and Lisa Peart, partnering with the local church to engage the community in pioneering mission, write that their church’s community garden initiative has run into a couple of problems, including rising costs. Lisa writes, “But we are not giving up, just thinking creatively!” Pray for Andrew and Lisa and the church as they continue […]
Read moreCommunities in eastern DR Congo have been left shattered and in fear by violent conflict, particularly around the city of Goma. Many challenges remain as people cope with the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and CMS partners continue to offer support. Please keep praying for our brothers and sisters in eastern DR Congo […]
Read moreWe give thanks with Jigsaw Kids’ Ministries and mission partner Tim Lee for the charity’s newly-developed crisis response teams, part of their work of bringing life in all its fullness to children and families through eight centres across Manila. Pray for God to use these teams to bring hope and healing to children and families […]
Read moreMission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell are based in Gulu in the north of Uganda, where they work with Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (Sarah as principal). They ask for prayer as Simon and others develop a coffee mother garden on the diocesan land. Pray for this mother garden, a garden of approved clones of […]
Read moreAs you may have already heard, Alastair Bateman is stepping down from his role as CEO of Church Mission Society at the end of July. Pray for CMS, in particular the trustees and recruitment team seeking the right person to take over this role and lead CMS into the future.
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