Previous prayer news items
UK: Political Theology for Mission
CMS’s Pioneer Mission Training, in collaboration with thinktank Theos, is hosting a residential from 11 to 13 July as part of our Political Theology for Mission module. Participants will be exploring how Christians and churches can engage in politics and what that means for public witness. Please pray for those leading the course as well […]
UK: office staff
We give thanks for the chance for CMS office staff to spend time together and build each other up at CMS’s all-staff picnic this week. Pray for this time together to enable office staff to continue to work together smoothly to support mission at the edges around the world.
Ukraine: missile attack in Kyiv
The biggest children’s hospital in Ukraine was hit by a missile strike on Monday, killing two people and injuring a further 300. Pray for those who are grieving the loss of loved ones, all those who are injured and all those dealing with the fallout of this event. Pray against the fear that Russian forces […]
DR Congo: ongoing conflict
Please pray for the people of DR Congo, where conflict is ongoing and the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) was reported at 6.9 million last year. According to mission partner Martin Gordon, bishop of Goma, 700,000 people have come to Goma since Nov 2021, and the IDP camps where they are staying are less […]
Guatemala: planning for children and young people
Please pray for mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre as they prepare and plan for the next term of activities over the next few weeks. Pray that Azaria and David and others are of one mind as they work together to seek God’s will and guidance for the second half of the year.
Honduras: rainy season without a roof
Mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson write that it is rainy season in Honduras, but that the Proyecto Alas building has been without a roof, leading to flooding of the top floor and considerable damage. Please pray for the new roof to be completed quickly and for further repairs to follow swiftly so that the […]
Nepal: a tightening net
Please pray for CMS local partners in Nepal as persecution and government restrictions increase. Pray for strength to stand firm in their faith and continue to preach and teach the gospel and disciple fellow believers.
Thailand: major transition
Mission partners Jason and Tracy Day ask for prayer for their daughter Ruby as she finishes schooling and heads back to the UK in the early autumn to start studying at a Bible college. Pray for the whole family as they prepare for this major transition and especially for Ruby to settle in and find friends […]
UK: election
Please pray for the UK following the general election on 4 July. Pray for the future prime minister to be open to God’s leading in his role and be guided to make decisions that clearly benefit the nation.
Bolivia: peace following attempted coup
Please pray for peace and good government in Bolivia following what appears to have been a failed attempted coup. Military units entered the presidential palace on Wednesday but later withdrew and the leaders have been arrested. Before being arrested they claimed that current president, Luis Arce, had encouraged them in their actions to bolster his […]
Kenya: visa and restoration of peace and stability
Pray for Aaron Stanbury as he tries to sort out his visa to continue serving in Nairobi. Please also pray for restoration of peace and stability in Kenya, where there have been demonstrations against proposed tax rises. Pray against the use of excessive force and for young people to be patient, for the government to […]
