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
Brazil: prison ministry
Give thanks for the visit of Andy and Kati Walsh to CMS this week. They are in the country visiting supporting churches. Give thanks too for the news that a fourth prison has in-principle given the green light for the team to run their discipleship course for prisoners. But it is uncertain how long it
Brazil: a growing church
Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis is a vibrant, growing church. CMS partner Katia Rocks, one of the leaders, writes that while new families are still joining, overall attendance has recently dropped for various reasons. Pray for wisdom for Katia and other leaders as they seek to help new families feel welcome and encourage the church
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak continues
Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record continues and over 7,000 cases have been recorded. Worst hit is the north-east corner of the country, where CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre. Pray for Bisoke and others at the peace centre as they do their best
Nepal: cooking gas shortage
Asia-CMS ask for prayer as people in Nepal navigate an ongoing cooking gas shortage due to the Iran–US war. Many families are reliant on a ready supply of cooking gas in order to prepare meals, as few people have electric stoves and the power supply is not reliable. Pray for an end to the war,
Tanzania: Christians in the minority
In Zanzibar, Christians are in the minority and many struggle to know how to flourish in their faith in a majority-Muslim culture. CMS-Africa has established a team on the archipelago to support Christians to thrive and share faith with their neighbours. Pray for the team to work together in harmony for God’s glory, and make
Yemen: displacement due to conflict
Fighting in Yemen has caused 125,000 people to abandon their homes and seek shelter in overcrowded refugee camps in recent weeks. Please lift up all those who have fled their homes, particularly those who are still looking for shelter or who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Pray for people to have
