Ukraine update 25 February
Our local partner Anya, serving in the cities and villages of Ukraine to inspire churches to reach out to their communities with Jesus’ love, asks us to pray…
1. Pray God will protect the people of Ukraine, that violence will stop and peace will reign.
2. Pray for our church family, some of whom are still trying to get out of Kyiv.
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
