Prayer news
Urgent: pray for peace in Goma
A call to pray for “a miracle of peace” in DR Congo from CMS mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma
A world longing for peace
Join with us in prayer for seven areas of conflict in our troubled world.
New resource: Open hands
“Open hands don’t seek to impose solutions, but open hands are ready to receive from God.” A new resource from Ian Adams to nurture prayerful presence.
Praying together
We have the joy of being a praying community online and offline. Here is today’s prayer from Prayerlines, our daily, printed prayer guide.
Today’s prayer
“We give thanks for three new friends who have started attending the Shed,” writes Garry Ion, a mission partner who supports and connects with people on the margins, especially men, through the Community Shed in Carlisle. Please pray for good conversations that lead to Jesus with all those who come to the Shed.
Please also pray for:
Ecuador: opportunities for young adults
Mission partner Sharon Wilcox, currently on home leave in the UK, works with young adults with learning disabilities, teaching life skills and supporting them as they grow in independence. In recent months, Sharon has arranged for several young adults to try out working in a local hotel, providing much-needed work experience. Pray for more opportunities […]
Read moreEthiopia: work in refugee camps and training for overseas work
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson are based in Addis Ababa, where they work with local Christian leaders in reconciliation and peacebuilding. We give thanks with Chris that he was able to be present in refugee camps in Assosa over Easter. Please pray for continued access for the Anglican Church to serve in these camps. […]
Read moreSpain: a new home
Please pray for a mission partner couple and their children as they look for a property to rent near to where their children will be going to school. Pray for God to lead the family clearly to a property in the right area at the right price. Pray for the family as they prepare to […]
Read moreSouth East Asia: working together across the miles
Mission partners A and L, working in addiction recovery and special needs education respectively, ask for prayer for L as she meets with people all over the world, including in the UK, US and Australia. Pray for L and others as they explore how to develop systems and training in the local language around inclusion […]
Read moreSudan: security situation
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for the security situation in Sudan. Along with Hassan James, assistant bishop of the Diocese of Kadugli and Nuba Mountains, we thank God for his care and protection in the midst of war, and praise him for the church and its perseverance in the midst of the harsh conditions they are […]
Read moreUkraine: lost phone
Mission partner Alison Giblett, providing spiritual and material care to those in need through her church, Tabernacle of the Living God, recently lost her phone and is currently unable to communicate with her supporters overseas as well as her church family. Pray for her to quickly be able to re-establish communication with all her contacts. […]
Read moreDR Congo: overcoming evil with good
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our week of prayer for DR Congo this week and our prayer event on Thursday. Please keep praying for the people of DR Congo. CMS-Africa specifically ask for prayer for 120 pastors in Goma who are currently working through trauma healing with CMS partner Kivu Care. Pray […]
Read moreHonduras: family of three
We give thanks with mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson for the safe arrival of their daughter several weeks ago. Pray for them as they settle into life as a family of three. As they take time out from their work of mentoring and creating safe spaces for at-risk children and young people, pray for […]
Read moreIndia and Pakistan: escalating tensions
Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan recently and there are concerns that this could lead to a war. Pray for people on both sides of the conflict to be moved towards reconciliation and for peace between these two nations.
Read moreMiddle East: an end to the war
Please pray for peace in the Middle East. Pray for God to move people’s hearts towards peace and for people on both sides of the Israel–Hamas war to be eager to work towards a permanent ceasefire. Pray for relief for all those who are suffering, and for aid to reach those who need it.
Read moreSpain/North Africa: ministering to mission workers
Miranda and Tim Heathcote support mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats. Pray for health and strength for Miranda as she travels to North Africa for a time of fellowship with a number of small teams, and for this gathering to encourage the group in the ways […]
Read moreTanzania: stewardship course
Please pray for a Financial Freedom for Families (F4) training event taking place next week. Paul Kibona, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, shares that 70 participants are expected, including some Muslim women and people from different church denominations.
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