Ukraine update 4 March
In the last 24 hours we have heard from Pastor Valery that the team are all well. They managed to buy some food as a local shop was briefly open. They are still surrounded by fighting and essential services such as water and electricity are unreliable. Some good news is that some money from supporters in the UK was successfully received by Valery. We are told that only one mobile network is functioning. Please keep praying.
Latest prayer news
Argentina: impactful short term mission
This week, CMS office staff received a visit from Liam Kearns, who recently served as a short termer in northern Argentina. Praise God for the way he has been working through Liam to bless communities and share the gospel in northern Argentina in recent months. Give thanks also for the way God has worked in
DR Congo: tragedy amid ongoing conflict and Ebola epidemic
Please pray for friends and family of CMS-Africa partner Etsegeri Emmanuel, who tragically died this week following a road accident. Pray for God to comfort and strengthen his family, colleagues and others who are mourning his passing. Please pray for peace and stability for people in areas of DR Congo affected by conflict and insecurity.
Ethiopia: conflict in Tigray
Lift up people in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, where clashes broke out last week and at least 52 civilians lost their lives during three days of heavy fighting around the town of Alamata. It is believed that government troops have taken control of the town and are heading north towards the main city in the
Nepal: landslides
Pray for people in Nepal, where around 30 people have been killed as a result of a wave of landslides and heavy rain. According to Nepal’s national disaster management authority, more than 1,900 families have been affected, more than 240 homes have been damaged and roads, buildings and bridges have been swept away. Pray for
South Sudan: conflict
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for peace and reconciliation following recent clashes between Arab Misseriya and Ngok Dinka groups, which left 40 people dead and 76 injured. Pray, too, for families who have been displaced due to conflict, many of whom are living in the open without food or shelter. Pray for God to provide for
UK: recruitment
CMS is currently recruiting for a number of office roles. Pray for committed Christians with the right skills to apply, and for guidance for decision-makers at CMS as they consider each application and conduct interviews.
