Mission partner Catherine Lee, who works with the Diocese of Taiwan, recently attended centenary celebrations for the Diocese of Osaka (known traditionally as a CMS diocese) on behalf of CMS. One of Catherine’s Bible study group members made some prayer bead bracelets (Anglican rosaries) as gifts for the bishop and clergy in Osaka, symbolising the essence of the two dioceses’ partnership being one of prayer.
We continue to pray for people considering studying with CMS on our Pioneer Mission Training course and for churches considering whether to participate in Pioneering Parishes. Please pray that God will give more and more people a heart for mission among those on the edges of church, society and our comfort zones.
Read moreContinue to pray for local partner Valery and other people who are serving as chaplains in hospitals and at the frontline. Pray especially that chaplains have personal and spiritual strength to keep going in this vital but tiring role. Pray for favour with frontline military commanders who decide whether to permit chaplains to visit troops. […]
Read moreThe South Asia Christian Youth Network (SACYN), which CMS helped start, was due to hold a conference in Sri Lanka this autumn, but due to elections in Sri Lanka, the event might need to be moved. SACYN draws together Christian young people from multiple countries and is a huge boost to the faith of participants […]
Read moreAs elections continue in India for the next few weeks, we continue to pray that they will be peaceful and we pray for people in mission in India at this time.
Read moreWe continue to pray for the people of Burundi trying to recover from devastating flooding, with thousands of people affected. Please pray for a robust government and international aid response. On the world stage, Burundi is often seemingly forgotten “but the church here is crying out to God not to forget the people in this […]
Read moreOur network partners CMS-Africa are searching for a new communications officer. Please pray for God to provide a skilled person for this important role.
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