Previous prayer news items
Honduras: mourning a loss
CMS partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson have had several groups of visitors over the summer from churches in the US, supporting Proyecto Alas’s work among children at risk. They recently received news that the leader of one of the groups, who had visited several times and become a dear friend of the project over the […]
UK: Acts 11 conference
CMS’s Acts 11 Project is a space where people can explore the ways migration is shaping Christianity today. The Acts 11 team ask for prayer for their upcoming conference (4–5 September); for the right people to come, meaningful conversations and relationships that lead to longer-term collaboration. See the “events” section of the CMS website to […]
Ukraine: latest attack
The latest Russian strikes on Kyiv have killed at least 13 people and injured a further 40. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the deaths were a result of a shortage of air defence missiles. Pray for protection for the people of Ukraine, and ultimately for an end to the war. Pray also for Alison […]
Asia: significant events happening
Pray for the team at our sister organisation Asia-CMS, as they have gathered together in region for some significant events, including the commissioning of Stephen Edison as executive team leader, a board meeting, a retreat for local partners and a South Asia Christian Youth Network gathering. Pray for stamina for the team and for this […]
Lebanon focus
We are currently running an appeal for Christians in Lebanon who are responding to people in crisis all around them. Our partners are supporting people in need with emergency food packs, blankets, medicine and more, as well as providing trauma support and investing in long-term discipleship. Pray for people to turn to Jesus during this […]
Colombia: earthquake
An earthquake in western Colombia on Monday has killed at least 265 people, and another 500 are still missing. Pray for comfort for all those who have lost loved ones and homes, and for the country as a whole as they rebuild following this tragedy.
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak escalating
DR Congo’s Ebola death toll has jumped from 1,500 to 2,000 in the space of a week and the current outbreak is on track to be worse than the 2014–2016 outbreak (which killed more than 11,000 people). CMS partners in DR Congo write, “Pray for protection and healing for communities affected by the Ebola outbreak. […]
Middle East: preparing to return
Mission partners J and R are currently on home leave in the UK, visiting churches and spending time with family. Pray for a restful time, and for them to be able to return to the Middle East as scheduled towards the end of October.
Rwanda: the growing church
Praise God for exciting progress in Rwanda: the recent ordination of three pastors and five deacons earlier this month, ongoing construction of a new cathedral, and a new phase of Biblical Education by Extension (BEE) teaching just begun for several people from different Anglican dioceses across the country. Pray for Christians across Rwanda to continue […]
UK: preparation for festivals
Two teams from the CMS office are preparing to represent the organisation at Greenbelt and Big Church Festival over the August bank holiday weekend. Pray for plans for transport and other practicalities to come together. If you are going to be at one of these festivals, please do come and say hello!
Colombia: female genital mutilation
Praise God that Colombia recently made female genital mutilation (FGM) illegal – the first country in Latin America to do so. Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson works with Orchid Project to end the harmful and needless practice in every country where it is still practised. Pray for the efforts of Ann-Marie and others to continue to […]
DR Congo: Ebola
According to the World Health Organization, the current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is now the largest Ebola outbreak ever reported in the country. The official death toll is now over 1,500, though it is feared the true number may be higher. Pray for healthcare personnel as they care for the sick and do what […]
