Previous prayer news items
Peru: reaching people at the edges
Please pray for a gathering in Lima over the next week (24 November to 1 December) bringing together CMS people in mission and pioneers who are exploring ways to share Jesus with people who wouldn’t ordinarily connect with churches. As the group comes together from across Latin America to discern how to catalyse more creative […]
Ukraine: 1,000 days of war
A video message for you from local partners Valery Alymov and Anya Manchuliak
Archbishop of Canterbury’s resignation
In the wake of the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who has been our patron since taking office in 2013, we join in prayer for the victims and survivors of abuse everywhere, especially in church settings.
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 >
DR Congo: protection from rebel groups
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga, who runs a peace centre in Bunia, reports that the rebel groups around Goma are approaching Bunia. Please pray for safety for the people of Bunia and for the rebel groups to encounter the presence of God and turn their hearts towards peace. Pray for God’s protection over upcoming CMS-Africa women’s and youth […]
Middle East: stamina for Bible translation
Mission partners J and R write that those working on the Briyani Old Testament Bible translation are hoping to finish the book of Deuteronomy by 19 August. We give thanks with J and R for the progress that has been made and pray that Deuteronomy will appear on the mobile phone app very soon. Pray, […]
Ukraine: ongoing war
Please pray for the people of Ukraine and Russia, where drones have become central to the war and can kill hundreds every day. Please lift up in prayer those who are waging war and ask God to turn their hearts to peace. Pray for strength and encouragement for our people in mission there: Valery, Anya […]
Venezuela: elections
Please pray for elections in Venezuela this Sunday, 28 July. May there be free and fair elections where the will of the people is heard and implemented. Two candidates are running – incumbent president, Nicolás Maduro and united opposition candidate Edmundo González (two other opposition candidates have already been barred from participating). Please pray for the right […]
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 […]
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.
