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  • 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

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  • Urgent: pray for peace in Goma

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Today’s prayer

Please pray for E and R in South Asia, who are helping people get to know God and serve others better through Bible study, theology training, pastoral care (E), and as CMS’s manager in Asia (R). Please pray for wisdom, sensitivity and discernment for R in her role as she connects with people from a wide range of cultures, working in a wide range of contexts.

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Argentina: learning Spanish and getting stuck in

Short-termer Immy recently arrived in Argentina and has just begun work serving the church there. Pray for Immy as she begins Spanish lessons and gets involved in different projects through the church.  

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Brazil: furlough and community market

Please pray for mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford as they return to the UK this coming week and begin a four-month furlough visiting churches and spending time with friends and family. Pray especially for their daughter, Ottelie (who will turn two shortly after their arrival), for her health and well-being as she adapts to […]

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DR Congo: peace in Goma

Please keep praying for peace and stability in Goma and for all CMS partners serving in Goma. There are reports of growing insecurity on the streets and 4.6 million people in the region have now been displaced. Pray for God to position his people strategically to help those in need and pray for peace to […]

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Madagascar: training and recovery from cyclone

CMS-Africa country coordinator for Madagascar, Ialy Tongasoa, is conducting various training programmes in Ampasimanjeva over the next few weeks: 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy; training to help young people identify, develop and start using their skills), F4 (Financial Freedom for Families; a biblical stewardship and budgeting course) and women’s empowerment training. Pray for people in Ampasimanjeva […]

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Middle East: medical care in challenging contexts

Pray for people in challenging contexts across the region who desperately need access to healthcare. Mission partners Fiona and Joel Kelling, currently working remotely from Oxfordshire with churches in the Middle East, write that Joel is helping to coordinate a project with the Diocese of Jerusalem to make medical care more accessible in contexts such […]

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Philippines: developing crisis response teams

Mission partner Tim Lee has just arrived in the Philippines to work with Jigsaw Kids Ministries to develop local crisis response teams over the next few weeks. As part of their work of bringing life in all its fullness to children and families in Manila, the Jigsaw team have a vision to start a response […]

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Uganda: rain and healing

We praise God with Judith Murungi, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, for the start of rainy season, which offers hope to agricultural communities across the country. Pray for lots of rain so that farmers can enjoy a good harvest in a few months’ time. CMS-Africa also ask for prayer for a partner called Seme Peter, […]

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DR Congo: Goma update

The most recent RDC [Congolese] government estimates are that 8,500 died in the recent battle to take Goma. Since then, the conflict has spread to Bukavu on the south of Lake Kivu as the M23 rebels continue their advance. 330,000 additional children are out of school and more than 500,000 people have been displaced bringing […]

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Ethiopia: fostering a baby

Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson recently started fostering a malnourished baby, helping him gain weight before having surgery for cleft lip and hopefully being adopted: “It’s been a joy to welcome him into our family, and we’ve already seen significant progress in just the couple of weeks he’s been with us. Praise God for […]

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Guatemala: supporting family through illness

Lift up mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre and Azaria’s family as they all support Azaria’s younger brother Zeph, who was diagnosed with leukaemia last year. We give thanks with the family that Zeph is responding well to chemotherapy and medication. Please pray for Zeph’s continued recovery and full healing and for peace, patience, and wisdom […]

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North Africa: trauma counselling partnership

Mission partners H and M teach healthcare and first aid, share God’s love in everyday contexts, lead trekking groups and disciple local Christians. H is now also engaged in trauma counselling, but needs another woman to join her in this work so they can share the load and support each other. Pray for God to […]

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South East Asia: grandparenting from afar

Pray for mission partners I and S as they become grandparents for the first time this month. They plan to travel to the UK for a short visit before returning to their work of prison ministry, teaching English and leading a church in South East Asia. Pray for them as they enjoy a brief visit […]

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