DR Congo: national synod
Mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Congo, writes that the National Synod of the Anglican Church of Congo took place last week. Two of the big decisions made were: to mobilise the necessary resources for a massive evangelism programme and to create a new Department of Justice, Peace and Reconciliation to pursue the church’s prophetic […]
North Africa: residency permits
Please lift up mission partners H and M and pray for a renewed sense of joy and purpose in their work of leading trekking groups, discipling local Christians, teaching healthcare and first aid and sharing God’s love in everyday contexts. As they renew their residency permits over the next few weeks, pray for the Holy […]
Paraguay: permits and more
Please pray for mission partner Tim Curtis as he spends next week sorting out a new residence permit and other documents. Pray for safety in travel and for everything to be ready by 30 January.
South Sudan: violence
Nicci Maxwell, a mission partner providing paediatric and neonatal medical care in Juba, writes, “Following the killing of a number of South Sudanese nationals in Wad Madani (Sudan) last week, there have been retaliatory attacks on Sudanese homes and businesses in Juba and several other cities. Sudanese families, many of whom have been living in […]
Tanzania: transformation and upcoming workshops
CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, Paul Kibona, asks for prayer for spiritual growth in families and communities that leads to transformation, and for unity and love between members of the body of Christ in Tanzania. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for CMS-Africa’s trainers as they prepare for upcoming workshops for young people, families and […]
Ukraine: ongoing war
“We are only alive by the grace of God,” says Alison Giblett, a mission partner serving in Kyiv, and working with her church, Tabernacle of the Living God, to offer hope and practical help to those suffering as a result of the war. Alison shares that 3,100 homes are flooded and hundreds of square kilometres […]
Ecuador: new life skills students
Mission partner Sharon Wilcox works with young adults with learning disabilities in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, teaching them life skills and helping them grow in independence. Sharon shares that two new students joined the Orchid Project in Santo Domingo in October and another two in December. Please pray that the new students will make friends in […]
Middle East: ceasefire in Gaza
Please pray for the Middle East, where it is hoped a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go ahead on 19 January. Pray for God to turn people’s hearts to peace and for this ceasefire to bring an end to the war. Pray for supernatural wisdom and empowerment for Qatar, Egypt and the US as […]
North Africa: settling in
Please pray for mission associates C and E as they look for a place to live and sort out other logistics for their new placement in North Africa, where C will serve as rector in a local church. Pray for God to provide new friendships, a home in the right place and everything else they […]
South Asia: connecting with local families
E and R live in South Asia, where mission partner E teaches theology and R is CMS’s manager in Asia. E and R share that their church’s local-language sister church connects with local families through an after-school children’s programme. Please pray for the families who are coming into contact with people from the church – […]
South East Asia: Celebrate Recovery
“Please keep Celebrate Recovery in your prayers,” write mission partners A and L. A helps to run several Celebrate Recovery groups, free support groups for people grappling with addictions of any kind. Praise God that this ministry is fruitful and that so many people give their time to come alongside others. Pray for God to […]
UK: potential change to visa rules
Please lift up CMS people in mission past and present who may be affected by a changes to the rules around a British citizen bringing a non-British spouse to the UK. On 20 January, parliament is set to debate what level of income a British citizen needs to earn to apply for a visa for […]
