Previous prayer news items

Israel and Gaza: Ceasefire remains fragile

Please pray for the ceasefire to hold as it still remains very fragile. Palestinian civilians are still being killed as they are caught in the crossfire between the two sides. Strikes on Gaza this week marked a sharp escalation in the situation. Pray for Christian communities in both Israel and Palestine, for strength and protection.

Brazil: creation care through COP30

Give thanks for COP30, the 30th annual climate meeting currently taking place in Brazil. Pray for discussions at the summit to lead to a renewed sense of responsibility and to encourage countries to take specific steps to better care for our world.

DR Congo: trauma healing

We give thanks to God with CMS-Africa for trauma healing training held in October for 46 participants from multiple church denominations. Pray for this training to enable many more people to find long-lasting and life-changing healing through the simple-but effective programme.

Madagascar: transitional government and new bishop

Ialy Tongasoa, CMS-Africa’s local partner and country coordinator for Madagascar, asks for prayer for the country’s new transitional government to take effective initiatives that will lead to the development of Madagascar. Pray for the Diocese of Toliara’s new assistant bishop, Rev Osoro Victor Aunda from Nairobi, Kenya, who was consecrated on 9 November, as he […]

North Africa: God’s Word for those who need it

A mission partner couple in North Africa disciple local Christians, teach healthcare and first aid and share God’s love in everyday contexts. They share that they recently reconnected with a Scripture project they worked on 10 years ago following a request to reprint a PDF children’s Bible. Praise God that he is making connections to […]

Philippines: typhoon season

Last week we asked for prayer for people in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi. Our partners at Jigsaw Ministries, who share God’s love in practical ways with children and families living in poverty in Manila, ask for continued prayer: “In recent weeks and months, the country has been struck by a series of powerful typhoons, […]

Turkey: fighting female genital mutilation (FGM)

Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson visited Turkey in October as part of her work of researching the prevalence of, and putting a stop to, FGM. Ann-Marie’s research uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of FGM in Turkey due to a high population of diaspora from Sudan, Somalia and other Middle Eastern/Asian countries. Please pray for Ann-Marie and the […]

Argentina: women’s group

CMS short-termer Mia Byrne, who has just completed her first month in Salta, asks for prayer for a women’s group based in the north east of the city. The group provides a nurturing, supportive space for women to come together in fellowship and to study the Bible. Praise God for the way he is working […]

Argentina: women’s group

Middle East: Gaza ceasefire

Please continue to pray for the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Slow progress is delaying decisions on the governance of Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the rebuilding of people’s homes and lives. Pray for the churches in Israel and Gaza to be strengthened and for Christians to be able to offer reassurance and support for […]

Philippines: typhoon aftermath

One of 2025’s strongest typhoons, Typhoon Kalmaegi, has caused severe flooding in central Philippines, and at least 114 people have died since the typhoon made landfall earlier this week. Pray for the 400,000 people who have been displaced by the disaster, and the many more who have been affected, to receive the support and aid […]

South Sudan: peace dialogue

We give thanks with Joseph Noel, local partner and country coordinator in South Sudan, for a Twic and Abyei peace dialogue which took place this past week. Pray for forgiveness to be offered where it is needed and for these tribes to be moved to work together towards peace. Please pray for peace throughout the […]