Prayer news
UK: Community Shed continues to bring connection
We thank God that the Community Shed in Carlisle was able to re-open last spring when a new location was found. Mission partner Garry Ion asks for prayer for the work of the Community Shed, and its sustainability and direction so that they can connect with the neediest, especially men, who feel disconnected, who perhaps […]
Read moreA 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
CMS partner Bisoke Balikenga leads a peace centre in Bunia, DR Congo, at the heart of the Ebola outbreak. Lift up people who come to the centre for emergency help during this crisis, and pray for Bisoke and others as they do their best to meet people’s immediate needs and educate people about how to stop the disease spreading.
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South Sudan: peacemaking exchange visit
Joseph Noel Sati, helping to lead peacemaking work in South Sudan, asks prayer for wisdom for team leaders as they lead another exchange visit between communities in conflict (Dinka Ngok and Dinka Twic). Pray for more fruit from recent peacebuilding initiatives. Also give thanks with Joseph that his daughters are safe and sound after being […]
Read moreBolivia: economic crisis
Mission partners Andrew and Lisa Peart, based in Santa Cruz, request prayer for Bolivia which is currently in an economic crisis of hyper-inflation. This majorly affects everyone, especially those already struggling to provide food for themselves and their families.
Read moreMiddle East: spiritual encouragement
Miranda and Tim support mission workers, particularly those working in more challenging locations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats at their ministry house ‘Place of Springs’ in Spain. They have been working closely with Jonathan* (name changed) who has been living in the Middle East for several years and works closely with refugees. […]
Read moreNigeria: Christians die in captivity
At least 17 Christians who were kidnapped on Easter Sunday in Nigeria have died in captivity. The believers were among multiple people kidnapped when three churches in the villages of Ariko and Awon were attacked as they celebrated Easter. Please pray for the release of the remaining captives. Pray for world leaders to take notice […]
Read morePhilippines: building project underway at Jigsaw
Jigsaw Philippines is a Christian child development ministry working to improve and develop the lives of children and young people living in extreme need and hardship in depressed, temporary shelter and street communities in the Philippines and was set up by mission partner Tim Lee and his wife Kate. Please pray for Jigsaw as they […]
Read morePrayer for those caught up in war
As we marked Remembrance Day this week and remembered those who sacrificed their lives in war, we also remember and pray for all nations and peoples currently caught up in conflict and war. Join us in praying for world leaders to act with justice, integrity, courage and wisdom and for an end to the current […]
Read moreUK: Community Shed continues to bring connection
We thank God that the Community Shed in Carlisle was able to re-open last spring when a new location was found. Mission partner Garry Ion asks for prayer for the work of the Community Shed, and its sustainability and direction so that they can connect with the neediest, especially men, who feel disconnected, who perhaps […]
Read moreEthiopia: refugee camps in need of theological education
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson have served with CMS for 10 years in Ethiopia. In the past 50 years there has been a rapid growth of Christianity among South Sudanese refugees. As churches expand in refugee camps, and with many refugees spending several decades living in camps, a clear need has arisen for theological […]
Read moreThailand: Thai care system in need of reform
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher, based in Bangkok, request prayer for the advocacy work of ACT (Alternative Care Thailand) on behalf of children’s rights in Thailand. Please pray that the Thai government will prioritise the voices of the vulnerable and address the systemic injustice that upholds inequality.
Read moreMyanmar: ongoing humanitarian crisis
Myanmar is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Aid agencies estimate that nearly 16 million people, or about one-third of the population, will require humanitarian assistance this year, while roughly 4 million people have been displaced by conflict, economic hardship and natural disasters. Please pray for work being carried out by the church […]
Read morePeru: new approach to church in Lima
iCafe is a church and cultural initiative in Lima with a heart to reach people who don’t feel comfortable in a traditional church setting, particularly artists. Mission partner Anna Sims asks for prayer for the leadership team, of which she is a part, as well as for the church community. Please pray for people to […]
Read moreUkraine: answer to prayer
We thank God that mission partner Alison Giblett, after encountering complications and delays during the application process, has been granted a residency permit for Ukraine. This allows Alison to remain in Kyiv and to continue providing spiritual and material care to those in need.
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