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DR Congo: peace for a nation

It is now two months since the war came to Kasenyi, close to the peace centre run by local partner Bisoke Balikenga in Bunia. More lives have been lost and more people have been displaced and arrived at the peace centre. Bisoke writes, “We never know if the war can reach Bunia. Many people have […]

Guatemala: young people at risk

Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre work with a local church to support young people and families, particularly young people at risk of violence, abuse and neglect. Part of David’s role is to help people who are new to the church to join the church’s worship bands and grow in their walk with Jesus and […]

Philippines: life in all its fullness for children at the edges

Please pray for Kate and Tim Lee, currently in Manila to help set up a new kindergarten project to provide quality early childhood education in some of the poorest communities in the city. Kate and Tim founded Jigsaw Kids Ministries in 2004, and Tim now supports the Filipino team from Cumbria. The Jigsaw team runs […]

South East Asia: returning to the UK

Pray for mission partners I and S as they return to the UK today and as they settle into life in the UK over the coming months. As they leave behind their roles of leading an international congregation and teaching English at a local language school, pray for others to step up to teach, disciple and […]

South Sudan: miraculous protection and ongoing peacebuilding

We praise God with local partner Regina Lueth that God miraculously protected her children from a fire last Saturday. There was some fire damage in the room where they were sleeping, but they were unharmed. Regina writes, “Glory be to his name!” Pray for ongoing peacebuilding efforts among women from the Twic and Ngok people […]

Syria: reconciliation following clashes

Pray for representatives from Israel and Syria as they resume dialogue on security matters following recent deadly clashes between the countries. Pray for God to change people’s hearts so that both sides earnestly seek reconciliation and peace.

Brazil: Vineyard Floripa

Pray for Vineyard Floripa church in Florianópolis, Brazil, to continue to be a place where people find hope, healing and community. Pray for everyone at the church to deepen their relationship with Jesus and walk boldly in their faith, and pray for God to open the hearts of those who may be seeking him. Pray […]

Egypt: returned to the UK 

Mission partners J and S recently left Egypt, where they have served since 2018, and will now be finishing as mission partners with CMS. Their role in Egypt included pastoring a church, serving the local Christian school and walking alongside Muslim-background believers. “We will forever be inspired by their courage and their faith and forever […]

South Sudan: working towards peace

Women from the Dinka Twic and Dinka Ngok people groups, which have been in conflict since 2017, came together for a special event at the end of June: the Twic and Ngok Joint Women Peace Dialogue Meeting. The event, facilitated by local partner Regina Lueth, was attended by religious leaders, United Nations Mission in South […]

South East Asia: summer break

Mission partners A and L are looking forward to some more time together over the summer. Pray for A as he continues to support people to live in freedom from addiction through Celebrate Recovery support groups, and for L as she has some time off from her work of championing the cause of children with […]

Thailand: keeping the faith

Mission partners Jason and Tracy Day are seconded to OMF – Jason is an area personnel manager, while Tracy is a mum, Sunday school teacher and part-time child safety officer. Please pray for their friend Narin to continue to grow in his faith. Jason and Tracy first met Narin in 2023 when he was living […]

UK: speedy recovery

Please pray for mission associates Derek and Mary Fairfield, who serve in Britain and India and are currently in the UK. Please pray for Derek, who has been admitted to hospital. Pray for a speedy recovery, for his mind to stay clear, that his mobility will not diminish and that he will soon be able […]