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
Africa: Ebola
Please keep the Ebola outbreak in your prayers. As of 22 June, DR Congo has confirmed more than 1,000 cases and 20 cases have been counted in Uganda. Pray that everyone who needs medical assistance will be able to access it, and lift up people living in fear and families who are grieving the loss
Burundi: community development seminar
CMS-Africa partner in Uganda Peter Seme asks for prayer as he travels to Burundi next week for a community development seminar. Pray for safety for Peter and others as they travel to and from the seminar and for a fruitful time of learning and networking.
Lebanon: relief for displaced families
Lift up the millions of people who have had to leave behind their homes, livelihoods, communities and friends as it’s unsafe for them to stay in their homes. Ask God to lead them to safety, to intervene on their journeys and enable them to meet people and organisations who can help them. Ask God to
Madagascar: reconciliation and elections
Praise the Lord with the people of Madagascar as they mark their 66th Independence Day today (26 June). CMS-Africa local partner Ialy Tongasoa asks for prayer for Christians as they lead the way in reconciliation between Madagascar’s government and activists protesting economic struggles, infrastructure failures and corruption, in preparation for presidential elections in 2028. Pray
South Asia: theological education
Former mission partner F, who has spent many years teaching theology in South Asia, writes: “Praise God for a successful Langham Expository Preaching workshop (tracks 1, 2 and 3, from basic to advanced) from 22–27 June. Please pray for the facilitators and participants as they complete the training and return home. May their preaching be
UK: upcoming PiM conference
CMS’s people in mission conference is coming up in just a few weeks. Pray for clarity and wisdom for CMS staff who are planning this event and bringing all the details together. Pray for the conference to prove useful, restful and encouraging to all who attend.
