Ukraine update 2 March
We have just heard from a fellow pastor of the church our people in mission are part of: “The team are fine. They have no electricity, gas or mobile communication. Around there are battles but God protects them. Continue to pray hard for them.”
Latest prayer news
Ukraine: four years of war
Tuesday 24 February marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A recent update from mission partner Alison Giblett paints a devastating picture of fear, freezing temperatures and lack of power across Kyiv and the wider country. Ask God for breakthrough, for lasting and trusted peace for Ukraine. Pray for Alison’s protection as she continues…
UK: Community Shed Carlisle
We give thanks with mission partner Garry Ion for a huge answer to prayer! Following the closure of Carlisle’s Community Shed in October 2025, the local community was able to raise money to start the project up again. Garry and the Community Shed team are now in the process of setting up in a new…
Sudan: recent training, peace and stability
Give thanks for CMS-Africa’s recent training for church leaders. Bishop Hassan James, Bishop of Kadugli and the Nuba Mountains, describes the training as “truly encouraging and impactful.” Hassan asks for prayer for the Church and its mission in the midst of the ongoing challenges of war; that the message of the gospel and hope will…
Philippines: teaching children to care for God’s creation
“Our plan last year for school visits did not happen, as the principal (and all other schools too) are under pressure to make more of an effort to improve children’s reading skills,” write Eric and Sandra Read. Eric and Sandra were hoping to have school groups visit their farm as part of their work of…
Paraguay: protection and safety
Pray for pastor and archdeacon Gustavo Flores, who has pastoral oversight of a church in Asunción and supports indigenous leaders and churches across the country. Pray for spiritual protection for his family, and for safety in his frequent trips to the Chaco region in his role as archdeacon. Pray that as he travels God will…
Nigeria: freedom from persecution
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for Christians in Nigeria, where persecution is severe and worsening. According to Release International, more than 7,000 Christians were killed in the country in the first seven months of 2025, and this figure may double in 2026. Pray for better legal protections for Christians in Nigeria and for peace for all…
