Israel: renewal of visas
Please pray for mission partners Jen and Kevin Cable, serving in Jaffa, who are in the process of renewing their visas. This is particularly complicated this year, involving more bureaucratic hurdles than previously. Please pray that their visas will be granted according to God’s will so that they may continue to work with God in […]
Kenya: People in Mission conference
We give thanks for a gathering of CMS and CMS-Africa people in mission, all working in Africa, that took place in Kenya this week and is now drawing to a close. Praise God for safety in travel and for the learning, relationship-building and fellowship that has taken place during this time. Pray for safe onward […]
Middle East: peace
A Muslim-background believer in Jesus living in the Middle East asks for prayer for Israel–Gaza: “I would want the war to stop now. I believe Psalm 46 and Micah 4:1–5 is a great way to see and pray God’s vision that war weapons will turn to harvest tools. Please pray for walls against the message […]
Myanmar: ongoing conflict
Please pray for people in Myanmar, where civil conflict has been ongoing since autumn 2023. The Myanmar government is planning to conscript men (and later women) aged 18–35, beginning in late April. The announcement of these plans in January caused many young people to flee to Thailand. Please pray for wisdom and protection for those […]
Philippines: unity among churches
Mission partners Eric and Sandra Read ask for prayer as they seek to unite local churches in ministry. Pray for local church leaders to be open to working together to reach out and minister to young people and children.
Haiti: fragile security situation
Please pray for Haiti. The country is currently experiencing turmoil with armed gangs in uprisings demanding the resignation of the prime minister Ariel Henry, who assumed leadership of the country after the murder of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. There have been no elections in Haiti since 2016 and the security situation is very fragile. […]
Latin America: El Niño
Please continue to pray for all those across the region experiencing unusual weather due to the El Niño phenomenon. Some areas are experiencing very low rainfall while others are experiencing unusually high rainfall and flooding. Pray for all those being badly affected either through lack of water or from too much.
Middle East: aid for northern Gaza
The BBC reports that a recent attempt to deliver food aid to northern Gaza by the World Food Programme was blocked by the Israel Defense Forces and that the 14 lorries were later looted by crowds of desperate people. Please pray for peace, justice and mercy in Israel and Palestine, that violence will cease, that […]
Thailand: burning rice fields
Please pray for mission partners in Thailand and South East Asia as the season for burning the rice fields has started, causing extreme pollution and posing major health risks.
South East Asia: travelling
Do pray for the CMS regional manager in Asia as she is currently travelling in South East Asia with staff from Asia-CMS. Pray for safety in travel, productive meetings and for relationships to be deepened.
Myanmar: forced conscription
The Myanmar government announced in January that they would forcibly conscript both young men and women. It has not been implemented yet (this may well happen after Buddhist new year in April) but when they do it will affect all young people under the age of 35. Many young people have already fled to Thailand […]
Manipur: long standing peace deal may be revoked
Please continue to pray for the continuing tensions in Manipur. There are ongoing clashes between the Meitei and Kuki ethnic groups. Frequent internet shutdowns mean that getting much information on the situation is hard. On 29 February the Manipur government voted to request the central government revoke a “suspension of operations” agreement (ie, an agreement […]
