Previous prayer news

Previous prayer news items

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 […]

Middle 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 […]

Middle 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.  

Latin 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, […]

UK: 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 […]

Tanzania: 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 […]

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 […]

DR 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 […]

Guatemala: 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 […]

Iran: 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 […]

Palestine: 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 […]

Tanzania: 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.