Middle East: translation progress
Mission partners working in Bible translation in the Middle East give thanks for a growing Bible study group using one of the translations they are working on. Pray for this group, that God will really open their hearts to the gospel. Pray also for childcare needed for this group to go well. Our mission partners […]
Middle East: keep praying for peace
We continue to pray for peace, justice and mercy in Israel and Palestine, that violence will cease, that families will be reunited and that leaders will find a way forward that allows all people to live in dignity and without fear. Please pray also for the wider region as tensions rise, including in Yemen, between […]
Paraguay: rain
Mission partner Tim Curtis in the Chaco region says, “Many thanks for your prayers for rain.” Underground water storage tanks (repaired a few months ago) are now full and holding the precious water.
Taiwan: new president
Catherine Lee, mission partner in Taiwan, says, “Thanks to you all for your concern and prayers this past weekend – I’m thankful for safe and smooth elections and for the peaceful election of a new president, President Lai.” Please continue to pray for a period of transition ahead of the inauguration on 20 May.
UK: training and gathering
This weekend and early next week new people in mission have come together to undertake training – spending time exploring a range of important topics. Next week they will join with CMS people in mission currently in the UK for a conference. Pray for valuable sharing of experience, for people in mission to feel equipped […]
Ukraine: continuing need
Please continue to pray for Ukraine. Our people in mission specifically ask for prayer for a chaplaincy ministry visit to the front lines, for English teaching with soldiers in a local military hospital where the team hope to build relationships, for Genesis ministry groups helping people with destructive behaviours both online and in person, and […]
UK and global: A grateful gathering
This week, the CMS team joined in our first staff gathering of the year, where we happily welcomed some new colleagues and focused together on “naming” the year ahead. If you had to choose a theme for 2024 what would you like it to be?
UK: term time!
Give thanks for all the CMS pioneer mission students who embarked on the first week of their term. Pray that all students will be equipped for creative mission among people at the edges of traditional church. Pray for the teaching team, that they will have energy and wisdom.
Ethiopia: equipping refugee leaders
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson are helping train church leaders in refugee camps. They write, “…we’re aiming to provide preaching and leadership training to about 60 different church leaders this year, as well as providing basic discipleship training for another group of about 10 to 20 women.” Please pray for the logistics, as it’s […]
Ecuador: violence surging
There has been an upsurge in violence as drug trafficking gangs battle with state authorities. The leader of one of the main gangs recently escaped from prison with a number of others. Several prison staff were taken hostage. This has been followed by a series of violent attacks in cities across the nation including the […]
Middle East: keep praying for peace
We continue to pray for peace, justice and mercy in Israel and Palestine, that violence will cease, that families will be reunited and that leaders will find a way forward that allows all people to live in dignity and without fear.
Asia: upholding our friends
Please pray for the staff team and co-mission partners serving with our sister organisation Asia-CMS. They do much vital work at the edges, from training local church leaders to youth ministry and mentoring as well as caring for people in poverty and sharing the gospel in difficult-to access countries. We are grateful to be in […]
