Previous prayer news items
Britain: CMS Yorkshire conference
Please pray for the CMS Yorkshire conference taking place this Saturday on the theme of “To the edges and back”. Pray for those preparing for the conference, particularly the speakers, Evaldo Rodrigues and Freda. More information >
Mercy for the Middle East
As we were about to send this email we read the news that the violent conflict in the Middle East has escalated with Israel striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Lord, have mercy. We pray for peace to come swiftly and comfort for everyone suffering.
UK: Pioneer new year
Give thanks for all the students on our Pioneer Mission Training course who began a new academic year this week. It’s a record number cohort this year. Give thanks for so many people who want to serve at the edges.
UK: Leader needed
This week marked the due date for applications for the role of CMS Fundraising and Communications director. Please pray that God will provide a wise, inspiring person for this post.
Global gathering
Part of the Lausanne movement, the Fourth Congress on World Evangelisation, known also as Seoul-Incheon 2024, will call the global church to collaborative action for the sake of the kingdom of God. Thousands of key global mission influencers from every nation on earth will gather in Incheon, South Korea, from 22-28 September 2024. Please pray […]
Latin America: droughts and wildfires
Please pray for areas across Latin America affected by droughts and wildfires. There are record low levels of water in many rivers across the Amazon basin and beyond and this directly impacts on people’s livelihoods and ability to travel. In Ecuador we have received news of overnight electricity blackouts due to the lack of water […]
Latin America: AMARE’s growth
We thank God for AMARE (South America’s expression of Mother’s Union), for how it has helped women and children understand their worth in Christ and given them a vision to love and serve their families, churches and communities. Please pray for AMARE as they plan and prepare for their 10th anniversary in October. Please pray for […]
South East Asia: Typhoon aftermath
Partners across the region have shared that flooding and landslides have affected thousands of people. Mudslides are making access to some communities difficult. People have lost their homes and it looks like more hazardous weather is coming. Please pray for everyone affected and that storms will cease.
Across Africa
We pray for our colleagues in our sister organisation CMS-Africa, as they lead excellent wholistic training programmes in multiple countries. We pray also for people in mission who are making disciples of Jesus in areas in Africa that are facing continued violent armed conflict, that more and more people of peace will be raised up […]
Britain: Acts 11 conference
Please pray for the new Acts 11 Project on mission and migration at CMS, being led by Dr Harvey Kwiyani. Especially pray for the launch event in two weeks’ time, a two-day conference held at CMS in Oxford. Pray the right people will be able to attend and make connections as we discuss this very […]
Britain/International: New Pioneer students
Induction for the new intake of Pioneer Mission Training students begins on Monday. Pray for all the new starters, especially those joining virtually from around the world, including a group of eight pastors from DRC who are joining the African Christianity route through the MA. Pray too for new staff members Dr Nuam Hatzaw leading […]
