Praise God for a recent successful tutors’ conference and residential camp, which was attended by over 110 participants. Students studied one of three courses intensively and tutors were given training in several areas to help them to be more effective in guiding their students’ learning. Pray for participants to continue to benefit from the course in the months and years to come.
CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Burundi, Onesphore Ndayizigamiye, is being consecrated as Bishop of Makamba on 3 August. Pray for Onesphore as he takes on this new role, for him to continue to walk closely with the Lord and for wisdom and strength to serve well.
Read moreLocal partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a […]
Read morePraise God that new opportunities are opening up for young adults with learning disabilities in Ecuador. Mission partner Sharon Wilcox has started three Orchid Projects; groups where young adults with learning disabilities can come together to learn life skills and grow in independence. There is a possibility of a fourth group starting up later this […]
Read moreCMS has been hosting a Summer Gathering this week, bringing together people in mission, staff and key partners to connect, learn, pray and share vision together. Give thanks that so many international partners were able to be present at the gathering. Pray for this week’s networking and relationship-building to lead to even more fruitful work, […]
Read moreWe are excited to welcome Andy Roberts as CMS’s new CEO. Pray for God’s encouragement and guidance for Andy as he leads CMS in this next phase. We give thanks for Alastair Bateman’s time as CEO of CMS and pray blessing on him as he moves on.
Read moreIt is now two months since the war came to Kasenyi, close to the peace centre run by local partner Bisoke Balikenga in Bunia. More lives have been lost and more people have been displaced and arrived at the peace centre. Bisoke writes, “We never know if the war can reach Bunia. Many people have […]
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