Not evangelism as usual
Rethinking how we share faith in the face of a ‘Quiet Revival’ with James Butler
Uganda: God’s provision
Thank God for his continued provision for the Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in northern Uganda – where mission partner Sarah Cawdell is principal. Sarah and Simon write, “month by month it seems unlikely we will have food for the students, and certainly they find it hard to pay their fees. But then from unlooked […]
Brazil: mental health support
Pray for God to comfort the many people who request prayer for loneliness and mental health issues from mission partners Marcio and Noemi in Indiaiatuba. Some of the people sharing their burdens are carers who don’t have the opportunity for any respite. Ask God to strengthen the Marcio and Noemi when they feel overwhelmed and […]
Thailand: protection in rainy season
Following the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand earlier this year, the Thai government have set up an emergency warning system to warn people about natural disasters. Pray for God’s protection over communities still suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake to avoid any further damage and loss during the current rainy season.Pray for the new […]
The Middle East: blessed are the peacemakers
Cover the Middle East in a prayer for peace. Lift up CMS partners living out the hope and consistent love of Jesus amid the threat of war, mounting chaos in Syria and tragic events in Gaza. Pray for wisdom and courage for the peacemakers.
UK: summer gathering thank you
Thank you for your prayers for the CMS Summer Gathering. More than 200 CMS people in mission, strategic partners, supporters and staff met together at All Nations Christian College over the course of last week. It was a meaningful and beneficial time of sharing, learning and reflection. Please pray for good ongoing cross-cultural conversations and […]
UK: Christian festivals
Give thanks for the opportunity to attend Greenbelt and Big Church Festival this month to share the mission of CMS. Pray for the preparations of marketing materials and travel logistics. Ask God to help the team connect with people who will want to join us in following Jesus to the edges to make the world […]
The Bible and migration
Tyler Horton explores why – and how – we need to ground our responses to human migration in the Scriptures
Hope from the Edges August 2025
Watch our latest stories of what God is doing in Nepal, DR Congo and the UK.
Burundi: new bishop
CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Burundi, Onesphore Ndayizigamiye, is being consecrated as Bishop of Makamba on 3 August. Pray for Onesphore as he takes on this new role, for him to continue to walk closely with the Lord and for wisdom and strength to serve well.
DR Congo: attack in Komanda
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a […]
