Nepal: mission associates Craig and Elaine Watson

Please pray for Craig and Elaine as they travel back to the UK for the summer. Please also pray for their visa renewal process, as it needs approval of four ministries. Pray also for Kathmandu International Study Centre (KISC) as teachers are still needed for the next academic year (kisc.edu.np).

DR Congo: upcoming training

Local partner and country coordinator Jeff Sikabwe asks for prayer for training taking place this week in Beni diocese. Pray for Jeff in his role as a facilitator and for those participating in the training, including local partner Etsegeri Emmanuel from Aru diocese.

DR Congo: ongoing conflict 

Local partner Bisoke Balikenga asks for prayer in the midst of ongoing violence. Following a recent attack, more than 41 people were reported killed, and more bodies are still being found in the bush. Bisoke writes, “The people are really exhausted due to the incessant violence. Please pray, pray, pray.”   

Burundi: strengthening Christian values

The Anglican Church of Burundi writes that young people testify that Christian values are being challenged in the face of the alternative life choices offered by the world. Pray for young Christians in Burundi as they strive to live in accordance with the Bible and work to strengthen Christian values through training and activities.

Uganda: moving in

Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell have just moved into their own house. Praise God for this practical aspect of life falling into place. Pray for Sarah and Simon as they make this house their home for as long as God wants them to be there.

Ukraine: dam disaster

It is now several days since Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam burst, causing widespread flooding. One of our mission partners asks for prayer for the evacuation efforts and for those who are still waiting to be rescued. Pray that waters will subside quickly to avoid the destruction of all the vegetation in the area. Pray for all […]

Britain: pioneer students

Please pray for all CMS’s pioneer students as they complete this year’s study. We give thanks for the learning undertaken, for the new thinking discovered and the fresh understanding gained throughout this whole process. Pray particularly for all MA students on the home stretch with their dissertations – for fresh impetus and joy in knowing that they […]

Tanzania: medical treatment

Please pray for mission partners Ben and Katy Ray and their three children while Katy is in South Africa for a few weeks for medical treatment. Pray for Katy’s treatment to be successful and for Ben as he holds the fort and cares for their three children in Usa River in northern Tanzania.

Sudan: escalation of fighting

In Khartoum, the recent ceasefire expired last weekend and fighting has since escalated again. Please pray for humanitarian aid to reach all those who need it, and for peace and stability in Sudan.

South Asia: retreat

The South Asia Christian Youth Network (SACYN) retreat will be taking place in Nepal in September. Please pray for God’s grace in the planning and for all the participants planning to come from member churches across the region.

Argentina: finishing service

Mission partners Nick Drayson and Catherine Le Tissier are returning to the UK as they end service with CMS and the Diocese of Northern Argentina. Give thanks for their many years in mission in the region and pray for their flight back on Tuesday 13 June. As Nick continues his recovery from his surgery, pray […]

Argentina: indigenous mission coordinating team

Pray for the indigenous mission coordinating team as they meet together from 16–19 June in Argentina. Representatives of different indigenous peoples from across the region are meeting together to plan mission work for the coming year. Please pray for the Spirit’s leading and for wisdom for the participants. Pray too for Paul Tester and Tim […]