Previous prayer news items
South Asia: youth network conference
The South Asia Christian Youth Network (SACYN), which CMS helped start, was planning a conference in Sri Lanka this autumn, but due to elections in Sri Lanka, the event might need to be moved. SACYN draws together Christian young people from multiple countries and is a huge boost to the faith of participants – pray […]
Tanzania: new work and residence permits
Praise God that mission partner Heather Johnstone’s work and residence permits have been renewed for a further two years, enabling her to continue working with disadvantaged women and children through the Rehema Project in Mara.
South America: provincial synod
This weekend the Anglican Province of South America holds its provincial synod. Please pray for all those taking part, for the decisions being made and for all to know the Holy Spirit’s leading.
Myanmar: opportunities for the displaced
Give thanks that our partners have been able to provide training and support to 270 young people who have been displaced by violence in Myanmar. See our prayer update here.
India: persecution
Please pray for Asia-CMS partners in north India, as persecution is on the increase, particularly in rural areas.
DR Congo: believers and the community
Mission partner Martin Gordon asks for prayer for strength and courage for the many pastors and believers who are living in IDP (internally displaced persons) camps around the edges of Goma. Pray, too, for good relations between the community and the church, and that the transforming power of the Kingdom of God is seen through […]
China: prayer for church leaders
In China, churches are seeking to shape the national church in a way appropriate to the Chinese context in line with the China Christian Council’s five-year plan, but are also facing political pressures that sometimes make this difficult. Please pray for wisdom, grace and insight for all senior leaders, pastors and community workers.
Burundi: flooding
Pray for all trying to survive the effects of serious flooding in Burundi: “Lake Tanganyika has risen by 12 feet to its highest level since 1960,” says mission associate Simon Guillebaud, “displacing 200,000+ people, many of whom are utterly destitute. Staple foods like rice and beans have increased in cost by 40% in one year.”
Brazil: flooding
Please continue to pray for all those affected by flooding in the south of Brazil, particularly in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. More than 150 people have died and over 600,000 people have been displaced, with whole cities left flooded. Please pray for the continuing rescue and relief operations, for those who have […]
Asia: elections
Please pray for elections happening across Asia, for people to be appointed according to God’s will and peaceful transition of government.
Madagascar: CMS-Africa courses
We give thanks, with Bishop Samitiana, for the completed translation of the Financial Freedom for Families (F4) manual that will be used to train people in the principles of biblical stewardship and simple budgeting. Please pray for the Discover, Develop, Deploy (3D) manual that is now undergoing correcting/editing. Pray, too, for facilitators Jeff Mulanga and […]
Ethiopia: training church leaders
Chris and Suzy Wilson share that Chris has recently been able to make teaching trips to two different refugee camps, providing a weekend training course for about 50 church leaders from 25 different churches. Praise God for this opportunity and that the training was well received by the churches. Please pray God’s blessing on these […]
