Prayer news Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/category/blog/prayer-news/ With Jesus. With each other. To the edges. Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:30:22 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CMS-Favions2.jpg Prayer news Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/category/blog/prayer-news/ 32 32 Argentina: women leaders https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/argentina-women-leaders/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:43 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45855 Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

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Argentina: women leaders

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Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women of all ages, alongside supporting the ongoing work of AMARE (a local movement affiliated with Mothers’ Union).

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DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

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Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

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Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

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Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

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Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> DR Congo: Ebola https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/dr-congo-ebola-4/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:57:50 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45853 Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

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DR Congo: Ebola

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Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to their limits. Pray for CMS partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, and churches across the country, as they support as many people as they can both spiritually and practically.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

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Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

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Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

Read more
Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> Nepal, Tibet: flooding https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/nepal-tibet-flooding/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:55:25 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45851 Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

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Nepal, Tibet: flooding

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Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and for the churches and partners working to bring relief and hope to affected communities.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

Read more
Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> Paraguay: gathering for meetings https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/paraguay-gathering-for-meetings/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:53:45 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45849 Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

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Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Prayer news

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

Read more
Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> Philippines: loss of a valued team member https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/philippines-loss-of-a-valued-team-member/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:51:43 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45847 Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

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Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Prayer news

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Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent death of Salhee, a team member who has served with Jigsaw since the beginning in 2003. Pray also for the team as they support communities to deal with recent flooding.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

Read more
Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> Thailand: landmark decision for children https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/thailand-landmark-decision-for-children/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:49:09 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45844 Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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Thailand: landmark decision for children

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Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional care should be a last resort for orphans and vulnerable children. Praise God for this landmark decision, and pray for more children to be able stay with their families as a result.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Uganda: stepping into a new season

Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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]]> Uganda: stepping into a new season https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/uganda-stepping-into-a-new-season/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:45:25 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45842 Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up […]

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Uganda: stepping into a new season

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Sarah and Simon Cawdell recently finished as CMS mission partners, having served at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Uganda for three years. They ask for prayer for the work of the Diocese of Northern Uganda as former colleagues press on in doing good and seeking first the kingdom of God. Please also lift up Sarah and Simon in their new home in West Yorkshire, where Sarah was recently installed as an incumbent and Simon is praying about how to serve in this next season.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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]]> UK: Acts 11 conference https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/uk-acts-11-conference-2/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:43 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45840 Pray for a mission and migration conference taking place today and tomorrow in Liverpool and online in connection with CMS’s Acts 11 Project. The Acts 11 Project (named for the first multicultural church in the Bible) invites people to explore how migration is shaping Christianity today. Pray for meaningful conversations and for connections made to […]

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UK: Acts 11 conference

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Pray for a mission and migration conference taking place today and tomorrow in Liverpool and online in connection with CMS’s Acts 11 Project. The Acts 11 Project (named for the first multicultural church in the Bible) invites people to explore how migration is shaping Christianity today. Pray for meaningful conversations and for connections made to lead to longer-term collaboration.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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]]> UK: Big Church Festival https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/uk-big-church-festival/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:41:13 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45838 Last weekend saw the annual Big Church Festival shut down early following a tragic accident in which Pastor Robert Guanco lost his life and several others were taken to hospital in critical condition. Pray for Robert’s family and friends as they come to terms with this tragedy and for other victims as they recover from […]

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UK: Big Church Festival

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Last weekend saw the annual Big Church Festival shut down early following a tragic accident in which Pastor Robert Guanco lost his life and several others were taken to hospital in critical condition. Pray for Robert’s family and friends as they come to terms with this tragedy and for other victims as they recover from their injuries.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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]]> Lebanon: sharing God’s love https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/lebanon-sharing-gods-love/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:38:29 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45784 We are currently running an appeal for Christians in Lebanon who are responding to people in crisis. Our partners are supporting people in need with emergency food packs, blankets, medicine and more, as well as providing trauma support and investing in long-term discipleship. Pray for people to turn to Jesus during this time and to […]

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Lebanon: sharing God’s love

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We are currently running an appeal for Christians in Lebanon who are responding to people in crisis. Our partners are supporting people in need with emergency food packs, blankets, medicine and more, as well as providing trauma support and investing in long-term discipleship. Pray for people to turn to Jesus during this time and to find comfort in him. For more fuel for prayer, please download and use our prayer resource and use this link (or turn to page 6 of CMS Magazine to find out more).

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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]]> Czech Republic: a new space for students to explore faith https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/czech-republic-a-new-space-for-students-to-explore-faith/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:36:24 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45782 In Brno, CMS partners Lea and Petra Williams lead the local Anglican congregation, supporting people to grow in their relationship with Jesus and encouraging others to begin a journey of faith. Lea supports evangelism work among students, including a new initiative starting this autumn called Café Theology, an evening of theology and philosophy in a […]

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Czech Republic: a new space for students to explore faith

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In Brno, CMS partners Lea and Petra Williams lead the local Anglican congregation, supporting people to grow in their relationship with Jesus and encouraging others to begin a journey of faith. Lea supports evangelism work among students, including a new initiative starting this autumn called Café Theology, an evening of theology and philosophy in a pub. Pray for students to find a welcoming space where they can ask questions and explore faith.

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Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

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DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

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Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

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Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

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Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

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Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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]]> DR Congo: Ebola https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/prayer-news/dr-congo-ebola-3/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:33:59 +0000 https://churchmissionsociety.org/?p=45780 According to public health officials, DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history. The death toll and number of confirmed cases are climbing steadily. Several vaccines are in development – pray for this work to be sped up so that more lives can be spared. Pray for people to have the information […]

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DR Congo: Ebola

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According to public health officials, DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak is now the deadliest in its history. The death toll and number of confirmed cases are climbing steadily. Several vaccines are in development – pray for this work to be sped up so that more lives can be spared. Pray for people to have the information they need to take sensible precautions and help stop the spread of the disease. And finally, pray for CMS partners on the ground who are responding to this urgent need.

Latest prayer news

Argentina: women leaders

Please pray for the indigenous women leaders God is raising up across the Diocese of Northern Argentina – for them to be empowered to serve across the diocese’s five language groups and help meet local needs as God is calling them. Lift up CMS partner Mirna Paulo as she travels, teaches, pastors and encourages women […]

Read more
DR Congo: Ebola

Please continue to pray for people in DR Congo, where the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus has now claimed over 3,000 lives. Pray for people to take precautions to help stop the virus spreading, for those who are sick to recover and for stamina for healthcare personnel, many of whom are being pushed to […]

Read more
Nepal, Tibet: flooding

Over 1,000 people have died and over 4,000 more are missing following flash flooding at the Nepal-Tibet border. Pray for Asia-CMS as they coordinate with local partners and churches who are responding to the crisis on the ground. Please stand with Asia-CMS in prayer for those who have lost loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and […]

Read more
Paraguay: gathering for meetings

Pray for CMS staff and partners from around the world who are gathering in Asunción over the next couple of weeks for a mission network meeting followed by a leaders’ gathering and learning exchange. Pray for safety for all those travelling and for a good time of networking and learning from each other.

Read more
Philippines: loss of a valued team member

Some of the poorest families in Metro Manila are receiving practical support and discovering abundant life in Jesus through the work of Jigsaw Kids Ministries, supported by mission partner Tim Lee from his base in Cumbria. Pray for Tim and the team, currently all together in Manila, as they come to terms with the recent […]

Read more
Thailand: landmark decision for children

Children from slums are sometimes needlessly taken from their families and placed in institutionalised care, but many people, including CMS partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, are working to support families to stay together where this is in the children’s best interest. It was announced this week that the Thai government has officially declared that institutional […]

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