DR Congo: protection from rebel groups

Local partner Bisoke Balikenga, who runs a peace centre in Bunia, reports that the rebel groups around Goma are approaching Bunia. Please pray for safety for the people of Bunia and for the rebel groups to encounter the presence of God and turn their hearts towards peace. Pray for God’s protection over upcoming CMS-Africa women’s and youth […]

Middle East: stamina for Bible translation

Mission partners J and R write that those working on the Briyani Old Testament Bible translation are hoping to finish the book of Deuteronomy by 19 August. We give thanks with J and R for the progress that has been made and pray that Deuteronomy will appear on the mobile phone app very soon. Pray, […]

Ukraine: ongoing war

Please pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia, where drones have become central to the war and can kill hundreds every day. Please lift up in prayer those who are waging war and ask God to turn their hearts to peace. Pray for strength and encouragement for our people in mission there: Valery, Anya […]

Venezuela: elections

Please pray for elections in Venezuela this Sunday, 28 July. May there be free and fair elections where the will of the people is heard and implemented. Two candidates are running – incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro and united opposition candidate Edmundo González (two other opposition candidates have already been barred from participating). Please pray for the right […]

Thailand: major transition

Mission partners Jason and Tracy Day ask for prayer for their daughter Ruby as she finishes schooling and heads back to the UK in the early autumn to start studying at a Bible college. Pray for the whole family as they prepare for this major transition and especially for Ruby to settle in and find friends […]

South Asia: relocating

Pray for mission partners formerly in South Asia who are in the process of relocating. Give thanks that one of them has now got a job, which is very timely. Please continue to pray for a visa for the spouse and also fvor finding accommodation, and schooling for the children.

Signalling support for two years

Since Russia’s violent invasion of Ukraine two years ago, faithful supporters have been meeting weekly on Saturday evenings to pray.

Ukraine: the pastor at the front lines

CMS local partner in demand as forces chaplain, while churches pray and fast for an end to war

Israel/Gaza: peace

Please continue to pray for peace to prevail. Pray for an end to suffering, for remaining hostages to be released, and for comfort for all those who have lost loved ones or who do not know what has happened to friends and family.

Ukraine update from Kyiv

A short video update from Alison Giblett, on being God's hands, feet and voice during the war.

Heartbreak in the Holy Land

CMS people in mission urgently ask for prayer.

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.