South Asia: Christians facing persecution
We were really pleased to welcome mission partners who serve in South Asia to the CMS office this week. As well as sharing about their work, they challenged us to pray for our brothers and sisters facing persecution across South Asia. This can take the form of violence, destruction of churches, prejudice and legal difficulties. […]
Uganda: theological training
Caroline and Dick Seed, mission partners working in theological education, say thank you for praying over the last few weeks while they were in Uganda delivering training. They shared, “The Lord went before us and our time was successful in many ways.” Give thanks for the training to two different groups. Pray that the lecturers […]
Ukraine update from Kyiv
A short video update from Alison Giblett, on being God's hands, feet and voice during the war.
Central America, Ecuador: travelling to encourage
Please continue to pray for Andrew Johnson and Jo Anthony, travelling to visit CMS people in mission in Central America and Ecuador respectively. Pray for continued safe travel and encouraging times with all those they visit and meet.
Ukraine: rebuilding a home
Progress is being made on Alison’s flat, which was badly damaged by fire over a year ago. Praise God for all those from Alison’s church who have been assisting in different ways.
Ukraine: couples separated by war
Mission partner Alison Giblett asks for prayer for Ukrainian married couples separated by the war. Many women and children are living as refugees in other countries while husbands and fathers are not allowed to leave Ukraine. The law has been changed to make divorce simpler, and many women who are now settled abroad have an […]
Ukraine: Offering more than just aid
How our local partners bring practical and spiritual support to their fellow Ukrainians
Ukraine: situation critical
On Monday 21 November there were many missile strikes in Kyiv and across Ukraine and the situation in Kyiv is now critical due to the continued Russian strikes against the energy infrastructure systems. Against this backdrop, snow has arrived and temperatures are now below freezing, making the situation even more desperate. The Tabernacle of the […]
Ukraine update 11 Nov 2022
Our people in mission in Ukraine, Alison, Valery and Anya are currently travelling to the east of the country with a team of about 20 people to distribute humanitarian aid and provide spiritual comfort. Please pray that all will go well in terms of logistics and continue to pray for all Ukrainians suffering from the […]
Ukraine: power struggles
Power cuts are a big problem now in Ukraine; our people in mission there tell us it’s harder to get around as public transport is extremely limited. Pray for an end to the destruction of electricity supplies and other important infrastructure. Continue to pray for an end to the violence and pray that all Christians, […]
Ukraine update 13 Oct 2022
As we continue to pray against violence and especially for churches and all people in the occupied territories in Ukraine, we can also give thanks for the faithful ministry of mission partner Alison Giblett and her church, Tabernacle of the Living God (TLG), led by local partner Valery Alymov. The church celebrates its fourth anniversary […]