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DR Congo: one year since rebel attack

This coming Monday, 26 January, will mark one year since the M23 rebel attack in the city of Goma. More than 3,000 lives were lost and a further 700,000 people were displaced. Even so, mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma says God is at work in and through the Church. In Martin’s words, “The […]

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Today’s prayer

Praise God for what he is doing among young people in Uganda through 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy). This training course run by CMS-Africa helps young people discover their passions and giftings and explore what opportunities God might be opening up for them.CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, Judith Murungi, oversees CMS-Africa’s activities across the country with a particular focus on 3D. Pray for Judith to help more young people to learn about themselves and find appropriate studies and new jobs through the course.

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Chile: wildfires

Please pray for people in central and southern Chile, where wildfires have killed at least 20 people. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds of houses have been destroyed. Give thanks for donations and the many volunteers working together to cook and distribute food, offer basic healthcare and clear debris. Pray […]

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DR Congo: one year since rebel attack

This coming Monday, 26 January, will mark one year since the M23 rebel attack in the city of Goma. More than 3,000 lives were lost and a further 700,000 people were displaced. Even so, mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma says God is at work in and through the Church. In Martin’s words, “The […]

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Iran: protests

Please continue to pray for the people of Iran, where ongoing protests against the Islamic regime have led to more than 4,000 deaths (Human Rights Activists News Agency’s estimate) and untold suffering for victims’ families. Pray for God’s comfort for all those who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are still missing. Pray […]

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Middle East: more violence in Gaza

This week, the BBC reported 17 more deaths at the hands of Israeli airstrikes, artillery and gunfire in Gaza. In total, at least 466 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 10 October 2025, the date of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pray for God to intervene so that this longstanding conflict is brought […]

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Taiwan: God’s love in action through clean-up

Mission partner Catherine Lee works with the Taiwan Episcopal Church, supporting the church and chaplaincy ministry of the Diocese of Taiwan. She writes that the town of Guangfu, Hualien, was inundated with mud after a Super Typhoon hit Taiwan in September, causing widespread and fatal devastation. A team from Taiwan Episcopal Church, including Catherine, spent […]

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Tanzania: SAFI cafe and crafts shop

We give thanks with Ben and Katy Ray that the SAFI (See Ability First International) cafe and crafts shop opened its doors to the public in October and is a great success! Ben and Katy are based in Usa River, near Arusha, where they are building a community for people with disabilities to belong, explore […]

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Chile: exploring faith

Local partner Christian Donoso leads a church in Concepción and is currently journeying with Ricardo, a young man who is exploring the Scriptures and getting to know Jesus. Pray for Ricardo to continue to grow in faith and commit his life to follow Jesus.

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DR Congo and Tanzania: empowering women

This week, Kelly from The Graceful Warrior Project visited CMS House and shared about the project’s work of empowering women through local and indigenous leadership and building women and girls up through teaching spiritual, physical, intellectual and financial self-defence. She shared stories about the struggles to keep children and staff safe amid conflict in the […]

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Iran: protests

Thousands of people are reported to have been killed during ongoing protests against the Islamic regime in Iran, and thousands more are said to have been arrested. With internet blackouts across the country news updates are unclear and communication confusion is adding fuel to the unrest. Pray for God’s peace and justice to cover Iran. […]

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Thailand: Catholic connection

Praise God for an unexpected opportunity for mission partner Jon and his colleagues to meet with the Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Thailand. They were able to present the case for children growing up in families rather than orphanages and discuss ways to work together. The archbishop was encouragingly engaged and sympathetic. Please pray […]

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Ukraine: renewed attacks

Following attacks in Kyiv last week, that left many without power or water, electricity and heating are slowly being restored. The winter temperatures are dropping dramatically and mission partner Alison Giblett shares that the Tabernacle of Living God (TLG) church has become a vital hub, offering heat and cooking facilities to those in need. Pray for people […]

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Argentina: baptisms

Mia Byrne, who is on a short-term mission trip in Salta, shares that six baptisms have taken place in local churches over the past few weeks. Praise God for the children and adults who have publicly declared their faith in Christ and for what he is doing in Salta.

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