Previous prayer news items
DR Congo: overcoming evil with good
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our week of prayer for DR Congo this week and our prayer event on Thursday. Please keep praying for the people of DR Congo. CMS-Africa specifically ask for prayer for 120 pastors in Goma who are currently working through trauma healing with CMS partner Kivu Care. Pray […]
Honduras: family of three
We give thanks with mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson for the safe arrival of their daughter several weeks ago. Pray for them as they settle into life as a family of three. As they take time out from their work of mentoring and creating safe spaces for at-risk children and young people, pray for […]
India and Pakistan: escalating tensions
Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan recently and there are concerns that this could lead to a war. Pray for people on both sides of the conflict to be moved towards reconciliation and for peace between these two nations.
Middle East: an end to the war
Please pray for peace in the Middle East. Pray for God to move people’s hearts towards peace and for people on both sides of the Israel–Hamas war to be eager to work towards a permanent ceasefire. Pray for relief for all those who are suffering, and for aid to reach those who need it.
Spain/North Africa: ministering to mission workers
Miranda and Tim Heathcote support mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats. Pray for health and strength for Miranda as she travels to North Africa for a time of fellowship with a number of small teams, and for this gathering to encourage the group in the ways […]
Tanzania: stewardship course
Please pray for a Financial Freedom for Families (F4) training event taking place next week. Paul Kibona, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, shares that 70 participants are expected, including some Muslim women and people from different church denominations.
Ukraine: prayer event and preparing for evangelism
Mission partner Alison Giblett has shared that her church, the Tabernacle of the Living God (TLG), is coming together for three days of prayer and fasting this weekend, 9–11 May. Pray for the Spirit to move among them as they intercede for their nation. Pray, too, for TLG and other churches in Kyiv as they […]
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 […]
Asia: 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 […]
Bolivia: 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 […]
DR 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 […]
Philippines: 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 […]
