Previous prayer news

Previous prayer news items

South Asia: transitioning to Ireland

B and K, who are finishing as mission partners, ask for prayer for B as he remains in South Asia and waits to join the rest of the family in Ireland. Pray for his visa to come through quickly. We praise God that K has a job lined up ready to start when B joins […]

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.

South Asia: relocating

Pray for mission partners formerly in South Asia who are in the process of relocating. Give thanks that one of them has now got a job, which is very timely. Please continue to pray for a visa for the spouse and also fvor finding accommodation, and schooling for the children.

South Sudan: new placement

Nicci Maxwell flies out on Sunday to go to her new placement serving as a doctor at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan, and at a nearby refugee camp. Pray for Nicci as she settles into a new country and role.