Prayer news
How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these pointers to guide and resource our prayers. Download a slide deck to share with your church Pray for peace, protection and wisdom: Pray for justice and freedom: Pray for Iranians […]
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
“In our final weeks we worked hard to leave all that we’ve had the joy of accomplishing in safe hands,” write I and S, who finished serving in South East Asia earlier this year. Lift up those who have taken over I and S’s work of leading an international congregation, teaching at a local language school and serving in prison ministry.
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Brazil: important meeting
Mission partner Andy Walsh requests prayer ahead of an important meeting on Friday 27 March with the Governor of the San Pedro de Alcântara Penitentiary. “We want to review and discuss our proposal to establish a regular church gathering within the prison. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would guide the discussion, giving wisdom, clarity […]
Read moreMiddle East: prayer for peace
Pray for an end to violence across the Middle East. Pray for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation: for violence to cease, for protection from harm and for peace in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East. Please pray for continued safety for all people in mission in the region. See more prayer points from our partners […]
Read moreMiddle East: underground church
The underground church in Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world. Ask God to protect the Christians living in Iran and to strengthen their faith in the midst of conflict. Pray for God’s light to shine through the church in Iran, bringing true freedom, healing, dignity and hope.
Read moreLatin America: creative cafe
Anna Sims works alongside the local church in Lima, Peru, to build community and share Jesus in creative ways. She asks for prayer for the team running iCafe church – a church and cultural initiative that stands for imagination, culture, art and faith. Pray for the team running iCafe as they focus on deepening relationships, […]
Read moreUK: mission and migration
CMS’s Acts 11 Project exists to facilitate a sustained conversation on the implications of migration for Christian faith and mission. Pray for the Acts 11 team as they pursue possible partnerships and plan events to encourage people not just to think more deeply on this topic, but to engage others in their churches and communities […]
Read moreTanzania: youth work
Lift up young Jesus-followers growing up in Muslim-majority parts of Tanzania. Pray for God to raise up youth leaders who are passionate about inspiring young people to keep following Jesus and who will be good role models. Pray for great friendships to form between young Christians to encourage one another as they learn about Jesus […]
Read moreHow should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these pointers to guide and resource our prayers. Download a slide deck to share with your church Pray for peace, protection and wisdom: Pray for justice and freedom: Pray for Iranians […]
Read moreDR Congo: peace seminar
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga asks for prayer for a peace seminar taking place at the peace centre he leads in Bunia from 9–14 March. Pray for each person who comes to the seminar to have a powerful encounter with God and be encouraged to work towards unity across different church denominations and for resolution of […]
Read moreGuatemala: a season of change
“Please join us in giving thanks for the years we were able to serve in Bethania, and for all the wonderful children, young people and their families,” write mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre. Though Azaria and David have now moved on from serving in Bethania, they will continue in their roles of supporting vulnerable […]
Read moreIran: peace in uncertainty
Please pray for peace, protection and wisdom for the people of Iran amid violence and uncertainty. Pray for unfair arrests to cease and for innocent prisoners to be released. Pray for leaders and decision-makers worldwide to act justly, quickly and decisively to provide much-needed practical support for suppressed civilians. Pray for God’s light to shine […]
Read morePalestine: peace across the region
Friends at Bethlehem Bible College ask for prayer for peace in their region and for wisdom among leaders. Pray for protection over civilians – especially children, the elderly and the displaced. Pray for the church in Palestine to be a faithful witness to Christ’s love and truth. Pray for students at Bethlehem Bible College to […]
Read moreTanzania: training for pastors
Paul Kibona, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, disciples and mentors up-and-coming Christian leaders. We give thanks with Paul for a recent training course for pastors focused on discipleship. Pray for these pastors to continue to grow in the area of discipling others, and to pass on their learning to others, too.
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