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.
Venezuela: earthquakes
In Caracas, earthquakes on Wednesday 24 June caused catastrophic damage, and the US Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for signs of life as thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead rescuers to people […]
Book launch – Into All The Parish
Join us in Exeter to celebrate our new book: Into All The Parish: Pioneering Practices for Every Local Church.
Book launch – Into All The Parish
Join us in Plymouth to celebrate our new book: Into All The Parish: Pioneering Practices for Every Local Church.
Kenya’s first female Canon
Digging into the archive of one of CMS's pioneering women, former mission partner Pam Wilding
Burundi: installation of new archbishop
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for Bishop Eraste Bigirimana ahead of his installation as the sixth archbishop of the Anglican church on 23 August. Pray that God will grant him wisdom, grace, humility, and the constant guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Brazil: leaving ministry in local hands
We were excited to have mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford in the CMS office this week and to hear them reflect on their mission journey over the past seven years. We praise God for the energy and love they have invested in people in Olinda, Recife, supporting girls at risk through their work with […]
