North Africa: CMS mission network meetings
Give thanks and pray for the gathering of CMS leaders and strategic partners over the past week, which is followed in the next few days by a meeting of CMS and SAMS sister organisations. Pray for lasting fruit from the discussions.
North Africa: Christians under pressure
A partner working with Christians in North Africa shares a prayer request from local Christian leaders: “Pray for local Christian believers to be encouraged. Believers here face some challenges that are unique to this environment. There is a significant groundswell of social pressure to follow Islam. Choosing to go against that tide, and follow Jesus, […]
Middle East: Gaza war
As the ceasefire proposal is under review, may they experience the fruits of dialogue and reconciliation in place of conflict and division.
Iran: elections
Pray for the elections in Iran, that just and wise leaders may be elected, and for a peaceable transition of government.
India: heatwave
Please pray for the people of India as the country faces a severe heatwave, especially in the eastern state of Odisha. Temperatures have soared past 50C in some areas.
Guatemala: upcoming conference and study
Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre ask for prayer for David as he prepares for a trip to Thailand where he will be leading worship at a conference for TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission). Please also pray for Azaria and David and others at their local church as they study some introductory theology modules together over […]
Ethiopia: theological training for refugees
Please pray for mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson and the Refugee Theological Education Project which Chris is leading in western Ethiopia. Pray for continued access to the refugee camps, good relationships with the authorities, and for the church leaders participating to develop better relationships with church leaders from other ethnic groups and denominations. Chris […]
Mexico: tense situation
Pray for the newly elected president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the country’s first female president. Pray too for the whole country, which continues to experience high levels of violence caused by rival drug cartels. During the election campaign, more than 20 candidates for elected posts were murdered and many more experienced death threats. Pray […]
North Africa: mission leaders gathering
Please pray for a gathering of international mission leaders who are collaborating with CMS on major focus areas of our work. It takes place in North Africa next week. Give thanks for this opportunity to come together, alongside some people in mission and representatives of other CMS organisations for fellowship, learning exchange and mutual support […]
North Africa: CMS Mission Network
Pray too for the upcoming annual gathering of the CMS Mission Network, a meeting of the executive leadership of CMS Britain, CMS-Africa, Asia-CMS, CMS Ireland, CMS Australia, New Zealand CMS, SAMS USA and SAMS Ireland. Pray for clear communication, a productive time together and unity in the Spirit.
South Africa: elections
Mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed ask for prayer that a stable government will be established for the National Assembly and all the other provincial assemblies. Pray that all parties that participated in the elections would respect the constitution and move towards peace and the development of South Africa.
South East Asia: returning to the UK
Please pray for mission partners A and L and their children as they get organised and make the long journey to the UK. They ask for prayer for their helper’s family, whose daughter is in pain and preparing to give birth (and lost her first child before birth). Please pray for good medical care, a […]
