Ukraine update 15 February
“Please encourage everyone to continue in prayer,” says one of our colleagues in Kyiv.
We continue to pray for CMS people in mission in Ukraine, who have been sharing the love of Jesus in tense and fearful times. Will you please join us in praying:
- For more de-escalation and peace to prevail
- For many churches in Ukraine who are joining together in regular prayer and fasting. From our partner: “The church is convinced that this is a time for a harvest and that they must stand against any feeling of fear. Pray that church members would have confidence to trust God and not feel fear and to share the Gospel. Pray that many at this time of uncertainty will follow Jesus.”
- For safety and continued wisdom for CMS people in mission: Anya, Valery and Alison
Latest prayer news
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak
CMS-Africa write, “Pray for God’s protection over communities affected by the recent Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo and surrounding areas. Pray for healthcare workers, government authorities, churches and humanitarian organisations responding to the outbreak. Ask God for wisdom, adequate resources and effective containment measures to prevent further spread of the disease and to bring
Ecuador: new pastor needed at Cuenca Christian Church
Mission associate Johnny Pinos is pastor of Cuenca Christian Church’s bilingual congregation. His wife, mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos, supports him in his role and helps meet a variety of practical and spiritual needs within the church. Johnny is now over 70 and wants to hand over some leadership responsibilities, but is struggling to
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
Give thanks for a training programme for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds which has been taking place this week and is drawing to a close this weekend. Pray for the leaders participating in the training to draw encouragement from their time with other leaders in the region and discover new ideas and fresh strength for
Philippines: syntropic farming
Mission partners Eric and Sandra Read are leading the way in syntropic (regenerative and sustainable) farming, using their farm in the Philippines to demonstrate syntropic farming methods and encouraging people of all ages to care for creation. Pray for a meeting taking place next month where local farmers will gather to discuss syntropic farming methods
South Asia: theological education
Former mission partner F, who has spent many years teaching theology in South Asia, asks for prayer for preparations for upcoming training for theology students. Next month, around 90 theology students at various levels will attend a residential camp where three courses will be taught: Christian Family Life, Asian Church History and a new course
UK: Pioneering Parishes
CMS’s Pioneering Parishes programme supports churches to turn their focus outwards to reach people in the community who are unlikely to come to them. The leaders of the programme are currently waiting to hear whether they will receive funding for another three years. Pray for wisdom for those making this decision and for God’s will
