COP27 follow-up
Give thanks for the impact of faith voices at COP27 and for the agreement to set up a Loss and Damage Fund to assist poorer countries. May it be backed up with resources from the rich nations! Pray for the work to engage more Christians across the Middle East with creation care and climate justice […]
Ukraine: situation critical
On Monday 21 November there were many missile strikes in Kyiv and across Ukraine and the situation in Kyiv is now critical due to the continued Russian strikes against the energy infrastructure systems. Against this backdrop, snow has arrived and temperatures are now below freezing, making the situation even more desperate. The Tabernacle of the […]
Afghanistan: desperation
In Afghanistan, the situation is so desperate that many parents are unable to feed their families and are having to sedate their children in order to help them sleep. Others have sold their daughters and organs to survive. Food insecurity is very high and this winter, millions of Afghans are moving closer and closer towards […]
Brazil: political situation
Please continue to pray for Brazil, where many are concerned about the political situation following recent elections. Supporters of current president, Jair Bolsonaro, continue to protest against the result of the election which he lost to Lula da Silva. His party has brought legal challenges demanding the annulment of some votes cast in the second […]
Ecuador: ongoing state of emergency
Parts of Ecuador continue to be under a state of emergency and a night time curfew as violence on the streets continues. The battle between Ecuador’s government and rival drug gangs seeking controls of lucrative drug trafficking routes continues. Pray particularly for Sharon Wilcox and the Orchid project which continues to operate amid these challenges, […]
Iran: ongoing unrest
Elam Ministries asks for prayer for an end to the government’s violent crackdown on protesters and that God would raise up righteous leaders for Iran. Praise God that amid the unrest, people are turning to Jesus and the Church is growing. Pray for comfort for hurting and grieving Iranians, and for many more to find […]
Uganda: trauma healing
Local partner Sam Malish asks for prayer for trauma healing currently taking place in Bidibidi Refugee Camp Two. Pray for families that are hurting to find healing, and for refugees’ practical needs to be met as their rations are reduced yet again.
UK: Plymouth food club
Mission partner Ruth Sayers writes that Churches Together in Devonport are continuing to run a good club. The membership has grown and they are reaching more families and individuals. Please pray that the team is able to use the resources they have wisely and to assist where they can in meeting the needs of those who […]
Amazon: COP27 and creation care
As COP27 comes to a close, please pray for wise decisions to be made by participants from around the world. With a continued focus on the preservation of the Amazon rainforest, pray for those indigenous peoples who live there and have much to teach the world about caring for creation. May their voice be heard […]
Asia-CMS: retreat
Final preparations are underway for the Asia-CMS retreat at the end of November in Nepal. Please pray for the organisational details to come together, and for the CMS mission partners and Asia-CMS local partners who will be attending.
Bolivia: ongoing strikes
Please pray for the ongoing situation in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, where strikes against the national government continue into their fourth week with roads blockaded and protests against the national census delays continuing. Pray for a resolution to the situation, for peace and for CMS’s people in mission in the region.
Lebanon: cholera
Mission partners Nabil and Sarah Shehadi ask for prayer for the health and protection of all from cholera, which has now been detected in the water supply and sewers throughout Lebanon. Pray for clean water and improved management of water supplies. Pray also for mission partners Phil and Sylvie Good in their work with refugees. Pray […]
