Thailand: settling in
New mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher and their three children returned to Thailand (where they have worked for several years) at the beginning of August after a longer period in the UK. Pray for each member of the family as they settle back into life in Bangkok, for the children as they return to […]
Venezuela: election fallout
Please continue to pray for Venezuela following disputed election results from the recent presidential elections. Official results have showed a victory for incumbent President Nicolas Maduro but most international observers were prevented from fulfilling their role and vote tallies collected by the opposition indicate that their candidate Edmundo Gonzalez obtained a significant victory. Many countries […]
UK: Adelante conference
Please pray for the final preparations for CMS’s Adelante conference which will be held at the CMS offices on 6–7 September. Those with an interest in Latin American mission will join in person and online to share more about how God is working across the region and beyond. Please pray for all those preparing to […]
UK: riots and protests
Pray for all those affected by the recent stabbing in Southport and ensuing anti-immigration rioting. Pray for healing, for reconciliation in all the communities where it is needed and for people to build relationships across divides. Pray for Christians and churches to lead the way in not just tolerating but loving our neighbours. Praise God […]
Sudan: peace and stability
Local partner Bishop Hassan James asks for prayer for peace and stability in Sudan. Pray for reconciliation between families, among communities and across tribes, leading to peace throughout the country. Pray for the Sudanese church as it seeks to share the gospel, disciple people and bring God’s Kingdom against a backdrop of fighting, famine and displacement. […]
Rwanda: CMS-Africa training participants
We give thanks with local partner Josias Nkusi for a gift of 10 goats, which have been given to 10 people who have completed CMS-Africa’s Financial Freedom for Families and women’s empowerment training. Pray for the participants on these courses as they put what they have learned into practice.
Israel: cessation of hostilities
Please pray for safety for mission partners Jen and Kevin Cable and others in this part of the world. Please pray for an immediate ceasefire deal and the cessation of hostilities, the release of the remaining hostages and for courage and resilience for all those in the region caught up in the conflict.
Ecuador: fighting crime and corruption
Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos asks for prayer for President Daniel Noboa and his government, who are determined to tackle and beat the criminal drug gangs who cause violence and gang-related killings in certain parts of the country and on Ecuador’s borders. Please pray for God’s protection over the people of Ecuador and for […]
Is pioneering all about church planting?
Pioneering is frequently associated with church planting initiatives, but should it be?
Be welcoming, be the guest
Pioneering work in new housing developments is a growing edge all over the UK. CMS MA students recently met up with the Rev Sue Steer in New Lubbesthorpe.
South Asia: new team leader
Mission partner E is part of a team reading CVs and interviewing candidates for a new team leader for E and R’s church. Pray for God to guide the church as they look for somebody suitable, who shares the church’s values (gospel-centred, inclusive and outward-facing). Pray for God to open their eyes to the right […]