Previous prayer news items
South East Asia: new location
We praise God with mission partners B and M that they have been able to move to a location that suits them much better and can now attend a local Anglican church. Please pray for them as they explore ways for B to get involved with local ministries.
Tanzania: renewal of residence and work permits
Mission partner Heather Johnstone writes that her work and residence permits have been approved for a further two-year period. We give thanks for this open door for Heather to continue her work with some of the most disadvantaged women and children in Mara. Praise God for the Rehema cafe and shop’s recent busy season and […]
Thailand: visa renewals
Please pray for mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher to be able to collect the relevant documentation and proofs for visa renewals. Please pray specifically for them to be able to prove their address, as their house is registered in the name of a Thai friend who is currently living overseas.
Uganda: registration of college and lay reader training
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell ask for prayer for the registration of Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College, which has been a long time coming. Pray also for the term of lay reader training which runs from September to December.
Adelante: conference today
Please pray for all those participating in CMS’s Adelante conference taking place at the CMS offices this evening and tomorrow. Those with an interest in mission with a Latin American flavour will join in person and online to share more about how God is working across the region and beyond. Please pray for all those […]
Brazil: starting short term service
Please pray for Ellie, who will be travelling to Brazil next week to serve for the next six months at ReVive, a safe house for girls who have been abused or exploited. Please pray for safe travels, for Ellie to settle in well and for peace as she steps out in mission.
DR Congo: encouragement in the forest
Mission partner Martin Gordon recently shared how encouraged he was by a visit to the archdeaconry of Walikale in the Diocese of Goma. Give thanks with him that people in the diocese are open to Jesus, and that hundreds have recently been baptised. Please pray for courage, strength and vision for newly commissioned church leaders […]
Festivals: give thanks
Thank you for praying for CMS teams at Greenbelt and David’s Tent festivals over the bank holiday weekend. Give thanks with them for good conversations, and pray that God will continue to work through those connections.
Sudan: peace and stability
Pray for peace and stability in Sudan, as it marks 500 days of war. Our local partner Bishop Hassan James writes “the humanitarian situation is very difficult and the hunger is severe” and seeks our prayer. Bishop Hassan asks for prayers particularly for the needs of food in Sudan and for medical services, and missional […]
South Asia: youth network conference
South Asia Youth Christian Network (SACYN) is holding a conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka for Christian young people from several different countries, starting today. Please pray for safe travels for all of the participants and for the conference to encourage, excite and challenge their faith.
Pioneer training: preparations
CMS’s Pioneer Mission Training starts a new term on 16 and 17 September. Give thanks for many new students about to begin courses – and please pray for them as they undertake study alongside existing work and ministry projects. Please pray also for the team making final preparations for the new term to be encouraged […]
Ethiopia: theological training
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for Rev Samuel Atsali as he delivers theological training in Assosa, near the border with South Sudan, alongside mission partner Chris Wilson. Pray for safe travels for Samuel and Chris, for them to communicate clearly and powerfully and for their students to connect well with the teaching.
