Philippines: teaching children to care for God’s creation
“Our plan last year for school visits did not happen, as the principal (and all other schools too) are under pressure to make more of an effort to improve children’s reading skills,” write Eric and Sandra Read. Eric and Sandra were hoping to have school groups visit their farm as part of their work of […]
Paraguay: protection and safety
Pray for pastor and archdeacon Gustavo Flores, who has pastoral oversight of a church in Asunción and supports indigenous leaders and churches across the country. Pray for spiritual protection for his family, and for safety in his frequent trips to the Chaco region in his role as archdeacon. Pray that as he travels God will […]
Nigeria: freedom from persecution
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for Christians in Nigeria, where persecution is severe and worsening. According to Release International, more than 7,000 Christians were killed in the country in the first seven months of 2025, and this figure may double in 2026. Pray for better legal protections for Christians in Nigeria and for peace for all […]
Iran: in prison for following Jesus
Please pray for husband and wife Nayereh and Qasem from North Iran, who have both been charged with offences related to living out their Christian faith. Nayereh started serving two concurrent five-year sentences in December, while Qasem’s prison sentence is on hold while he has cancer treatment. Please pray for strength and encouragement for both […]
Going into all the parish
If you want to engage with people who are unconnected to Jesus but don’t know how to start, this webinar will help.
Webinar: Dreaming from a place of lament
Cathy Ross explores lament as the catalyst for healing and something new.
Brazil: loving homes for girls who want to be adopted
Partners Rosie and Stu Bayford work with ReVive, a non-profit working with girls at risk in Recife. They write, “Some of our girls have been adopted or reintegrated with their biological families during the last few months, while for others, the search for adoptive families continues. Our foster care service continues to grow with more […]
Ethiopia: successful training
Recently, partners Chris and Suzy Wilson, who work with Christian leaders in peacebuilding, asked for prayer for an upcoming training course for Christian leaders in refugee camps. Chris and Simon were due to spend two weeks investing in a group of Christian leaders all from Simon’s ethnic group, teaching in their own language. Now having […]
Madagascar: cyclone aftermath
This week, Cyclone Gezani hit Madagascar’s main port, Toamasina. At least 35 people have died and as many as 250,000 are affected or displaced. Pray for all those who are now left without shelter and struggling to find food because of disruptions to food-supply chains while mourning the loss of loved ones, treasured possessions and […]
Middle East: literacy app
Partners J and R work in Bible translation in the Middle East, and share that they have recently published a draft literacy app for speakers of a local language. Pray for R to find people to test the app and for constructive feedback to help shape and improve it.
Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia: rebuilding after floods
Pray for all those who have been affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. Pray for comfort for those who are mourning the loss of family members, homes, possessions and stability. Pray for people as they try to move forward and rebuild following the flooding.
Ecuador: opportunity for young adults with learning difficulties
Sharon Wilcox, a mission partner in Santo Domingo, works with young adults with learning disabilities through the Orchid Project, helping them gain skills and become more independent. Sharon helped to launch a separate Orchid Project in Cuenca in 2023, but this project’s only student unfortunately left this autumn. Pray for young adults who would benefit […]
