Previous prayer news items
Asia: Flood survivors
Please continue to pray for all those affected by serious natural disasters in Asia, from floods in Thailand and Indonesia to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. May God provide for all their needs.
Chile: Alf Cooper on Songs of Praise
We give thanks for long-time mission partner Alf Cooper’s appearance on Songs of Praise on 30 November (available to watch on BBC iPlayer). Pray that people who watched would have been impacted by his words and want to learn more about CMS. As Alf and Hilary retire, pray for their many years of service to […]
DR Congo: peace at Christmas
CMS-Africa asks for prayer for lasting peace and stability in the eastern provinces of DRC, where communities continue to experience insecurity and displacement, especially in the province of Ituri. As December has often been marked by conflict, pray that people may celebrate Jesus’ birth in peace this year.
Malaysia: increase in crime
Please pray for Malaysia, where there has been a sharp increase in crime including rape and murder among young people. Pray for safety, especially for those who are vulnerable, and for young people to turn to Jesus. Please also pray for God’s protection for Christians who are sharing Jesus with others.
Peru: paediatric clinics
Mission partner Anna Sims works alongside the local church in Lima to build community and share Jesus in creative ways including through Inti Ayllu, a restaurant and creative space. We give thanks with Anna for monthly paediatric clinics held in the Inti Ayllu space. Pray for the parents and babies attending these clinics to not […]
Thailand: motorbike accident
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher are immersed in the life of a slum community in Bangkok, where they share Jesus’ love with their neighbours and through various advocacy and training projects. As information on the harm of orphanages is distributed to 200 international schools across Thailand, pray for people to take notice so that […]
Uganda: new project in the Diocese of Northern Uganda
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell, who teach theology to local leaders and develop sustainability projects, have received funds from the Anglican Relief and Development Fund to establish a chicken project and farmhouse on the diocesan land. Give thanks for this money, the new project and the prospect of increased sustainability alongside other community projects […]
UK: Shine Your Light
This year, CMS is endorsing Shine Your Light, an outreach movement aiming to bring the message of hope and joy to communities across the UK. Please pray for the movement to touch hearts across the nation and stir curiosity, especially among people who may have never considered that the Christmas story is more than just […]
Asia: transition period for Asia-CMS
Please pray for our sister organisation Asia-CMS as they navigate a period of transition over the next few months. Pray for wisdom and God’s leading for the new head of the organisation, Stephen Edison, and for the staff as a whole as they adjust.
Angola: training for Bible teachers
Mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed train and resource theological educators for church and mission across Africa and beyond from their base in Cape Town, South Africa. We give thanks for their recent training of 30 Bible teachers from Angola and Mozambique. Pray for these teachers as they implement what they have learned and as […]
Brazil: evangelistic event
Mission associates Daniel and Sarah Brito Medeiros ask for prayer for a large evangelistic event taking place in a stadium in Recife next week, from 3–6 December. Please pray for health, strength and divine protection for everyone involved in planning, advertising and running the event. Pray for people to hear about it, to turn up […]
China: increased persecution
Pray for Christians in China, where persecution continues to intensify and more church pastors and leaders are being arrested for their faith. Pray for strength and encouragement for all Christians, especially leaders, and for God to strengthen and protect believers when they face suffering for Jesus’ sake.
