Southern Lebanon has recently been hit by waves of Israeli strikes. At least 11 people have died as a result of the latest strikes, according to the Lebanese health ministry. In Tyre, residents are being urged to evacuate in anticipation of more strikes. Pray for God to turn hearts to peace and ultimately for resolution. Pray for all who are affected by this conflict – for comfort for those who are grieving and a way forward together.
As persecution increases across the region, Asia-CMS ask for prayer for Christians to remain faithful and firmly rooted in Jesus. Pray also for partners who are in the process of relocating their families: for peace for each family during this time of upheaval, and for practicalities to fall into place as they step forward into […]
Read moreAndrew and Lisa Peart work with a local church in Santa Cruz to engage with their community in pioneering mission in a variety of ways, including LOGOS English course, led by Lisa and held in their church building. Give thanks for the current LOGOS group (with an impressive age range of 16–60!), which is finishing […]
Read moreThere have been 220 suspected deaths from Ebola since an outbreak was declared in DR Congo on 15 May. Pray for ongoing protection for CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga and his colleagues, and for those they minister to through a peace centre in Bunia. Please also pray for mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, and […]
Read moreCMS partners are providing training for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds in the region next week, 4–7 June. Pray for safety in travel and for all participants to come away empowered, envisioned and built up for the next phase of their ministry.
Read moreCMS partners in Tanzania ask for prayer for Christians in Zanzibar, who are in a minority and suffer persecution from people of other faiths. Last weekend, a church building was vandalised and some church members were injured. Our partners write, “Despite all that has happened, we continue to stand in faith, knowing that God still […]
Read moreMission partners Andrew and Lisa Peart write, “We ask prayers for the family of Bishop Walter Toro who passed away recently, as well as the for the diocese, pastors and local leadership as we grieve this great loss. He was very dear to us personally; we appreciated his prayerful, patient leadership and heart’s desire for mission. […]
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