Bolivia: diocesan conference
Please pray for the Diocese of Bolivia’s leadership training conference in Cochabamba, which comes to a close on Saturday 26 August. The event has been organised by CMS local partner Bishop Walter Toro as he seeks to develop the diocese’s leadership. The conference partnered with the Diocese of Birmingham where members of CMS’s Latin America […]
Britain: rest and refreshment
Many CMS people in mission and staff members are taking time off over the summer to rest and recharge. Pray for times of fun and refreshment both alone and with family and friends.
Pakistan: churches burned down
Please pray for Christians in Pakistan after 21 churches were burned down by a mob in villages near Faisalabad this week after an unproven accusation of Qur’an desecration.
Nepal: finishing service
Andrew and Andrea Young have arrived back in the UK after finishing their time as mission partners in Nepal. Please pray for them in this time of transition, for rest and for ending well.
Ethiopia: ethnic tension
In Gambella, where mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson were formerly based, there has been a significant increase in ethnic tension and killings over the past few weeks. Please pray for peace and for the churches there at this time, and for Chris and Suzy and their work of reconciliation and peacebuilding, now based in […]
Brazil: travelling
Please pray for CMS manager in Latin America Paul Tester and director of mission Andy Roberts as they spend time in Brazil visiting people in mission. Pray for them to bring encouragement to those they visit.
US: Hawaii wildfires
Wildfires have broken out on Maui, Hawaii and left at least 36 people dead. Thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes and a huge search and rescue operation is underway. Pray for strength and stamina for those working to rescue people and for doctors and nurses who are treating people for burns and smoke […]
Britain: pioneer students
Please pray for the pioneer team as they recruit students for the next academic year for all our courses and especially for our new African Christianity Undergraduate Certificate as well as our African Christianity MA. Please also pray for our current students as they prepare to come back to study.
Britain: rest and refreshment
Many CMS people in mission and staff members are taking time off over the summer to rest and recharge. Pray for times of fun and refreshment both alone and with family and friends.
Spain and North Africa: travelling
A mission partner couple serving in Spain and North Africa are in the US until the beginning of September, visiting churches and people who support their ministry in the Arab world. Please pray for good connections with churches and individuals and for good health and safety as they travel through different states.
Ethiopia: ethnic tension
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson ask for prayer for Gambella. The last month has seen a significant increase in ethnic tension and killings in the region. Please pray for peace and for the churches there at this time.
Ecuador: assassination
Mission partners Sharon Wilcox and Bev Cannon ask for prayer following the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, one of the candidates for the presidential election being held on 20 August. Please pray for comfort for his family, for people to remain calm, for the protection of the remaining candidates and for those involved with the killing […]
