Prayer news
Urgent: pray for peace in Goma
A call to pray for “a miracle of peace” in DR Congo from CMS mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma
A world longing for peace
Join with us in prayer for seven areas of conflict in our troubled world.
New resource: Open hands
“Open hands don’t seek to impose solutions, but open hands are ready to receive from God.” A new resource from Ian Adams to nurture prayerful presence.
Praying together
We have the joy of being a praying community online and offline. Here is today’s prayer from Prayerlines, our daily, printed prayer guide.
Today’s prayer
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Argentina: Bible courses for indigenous groups
We give thanks with mission associates Chris and Helena Wallis that over 500 Wichí people are now doing Bible courses in the Wichí language. We give thanks that so many Wichí people are engaging with the Word in their own language, and that some Wichí people have now been facilitating Bible study groups for more than […]
Read moreAsia: training for mission leaders
Asia-CMS is preparing for a month-long residential mission training programme, Asia Gateway, beginning at the end of June. Pray for schedules to be cleared so that people can attend the training and strengthen friendships, make new connections and come away better equipped for mission. Pray for visas to be granted quickly and for smooth travel […]
Read moreBolivia: community garden in Santa Cruz
Andrew and Lisa Peart, partnering with the local church to engage the community in pioneering mission, write that their church’s community garden initiative has run into a couple of problems, including rising costs. Lisa writes, “But we are not giving up, just thinking creatively!” Pray for Andrew and Lisa and the church as they continue […]
Read moreDR Congo: call to prayer
Communities in eastern DR Congo have been left shattered and in fear by violent conflict, particularly around the city of Goma. Many challenges remain as people cope with the loss of loved ones, homes and livelihoods, and CMS partners continue to offer support. Please keep praying for our brothers and sisters in eastern DR Congo […]
Read morePhilippines: improved crisis response
We give thanks with Jigsaw Kids’ Ministries and mission partner Tim Lee for the charity’s newly-developed crisis response teams, part of their work of bringing life in all its fullness to children and families through eight centres across Manila. Pray for God to use these teams to bring hope and healing to children and families […]
Read moreUganda: coffee mother garden
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell are based in Gulu in the north of Uganda, where they work with Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (Sarah as principal). They ask for prayer as Simon and others develop a coffee mother garden on the diocesan land. Pray for this mother garden, a garden of approved clones of […]
Read moreUK: change of CEO
As you may have already heard, Alastair Bateman is stepping down from his role as CEO of Church Mission Society at the end of July. Pray for CMS, in particular the trustees and recruitment team seeking the right person to take over this role and lead CMS into the future.
Read moreDR Congo: Call to prayer
As we continue to hold the people of eastern DRC in our hearts, we give thanks for partners who are helping people heal, recover and rebuild following a wave of violence in late January. Martin Gordon, CMS mission partner and bishop of Goma, shared recent updates this week during an interview with the Australian Broadcasting […]
Read moreEcuador: home leave
Pray for mission partner Sharon Wilcox as she prepares to go on home leave from 24 April until the end of September. As she visits churches and spends time with friends and family, pray for her time in the UK to be restful, useful and edifying. Pray for the young people with learning disabilities connected […]
Read moreHonduras: new baby
Pray for mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson and their baby, born a few weeks ago, as they settle into life as a family of three. Pray for their colleagues at Proyecto Alas as the team carries on mentoring young people, running two coffee shops and more while Lindsey and Steve take time out with […]
Read moreMiddle East: peace and medical care
Following a bombing on Palm Sunday, please pray for staff and patients at Al Ahli hospital in Gaza (originally founded by CMS) – for safety and healing. Dr Suhaila Tarazi, director of Al Ahli Arab Hospital, recently shared reflections with the World Council of Churches and invites Christians around the world to pray: “Pray for […]
Read moreMiddle East: migraines, Bible translation
Last week we requested prayer for mission partners J and R’s work of Bible translation and particularly for J as he deals with migraines and was struggling to get the right medication. Thank you for praying – due to a combination of good medical advice and receiving a good supply of medication, the migraines have […]
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