Previous prayer news items
South Asia: new home
Please pray for mission partners E and R as they look for a new place to live. As they have had to move many times over the past few years, pray for somewhere they can call home for at least the next five years. Pray for the right place to become available at the right […]
DR Congo: renewed violence
Pray for the residents of Goma, DR Congo following recent drone strikes on residential areas and the killing of humanitarian workers. Ask for God’s protection over vulnerable people and pray for the immediate, continuing de-escalation of the conflict between the army and rebel forces. Pray for wisdom for regional leaders, and for the Church and […]
South Sudan: training courses
We give thanks with CMS-Africa and local partner Joseph Noel for the many opportunities to minister in different churches in South Sudan using CMS-Africa tools and resources. As people engage with Financial Freedom for Families (a budgeting and financial stewardship course), Discover, Develop, Deploy (a course which supports young people to unlock their potential and enter the […]
UK and global: Following the Fringe Dweller
Give thanks for the approximately 2,000 people who are journeying through Lent with CMS, using our Fringe Dweller resource. Please pray that this resource will be meaningful for people and that many will be challenged to consider what following Jesus to the edges looks like in their lives and neighbourhoods.
Brazil: important meeting
Mission partner Andy Walsh requests prayer ahead of an important meeting on Friday 27 March with the Governor of the San Pedro de Alcântara Penitentiary. “We want to review and discuss our proposal to establish a regular church gathering within the prison. Please pray that the Holy Spirit would guide the discussion, giving wisdom, clarity […]
Middle East: prayer for peace
Pray for an end to violence across the Middle East. Pray for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation: for violence to cease, for protection from harm and for peace in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East. Please pray for continued safety for all people in mission in the region. See more prayer points from our partners […]
Middle East: underground church
The underground church in Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world. Ask God to protect the Christians living in Iran and to strengthen their faith in the midst of conflict. Pray for God’s light to shine through the church in Iran, bringing true freedom, healing, dignity and hope.
Latin America: creative cafe
Anna Sims works alongside the local church in Lima, Peru, to build community and share Jesus in creative ways. She asks for prayer for the team running iCafe church – a church and cultural initiative that stands for imagination, culture, art and faith. Pray for the team running iCafe as they focus on deepening relationships, […]
UK: mission and migration
CMS’s Acts 11 Project exists to facilitate a sustained conversation on the implications of migration for Christian faith and mission. Pray for the Acts 11 team as they pursue possible partnerships and plan events to encourage people not just to think more deeply on this topic, but to engage others in their churches and communities […]
Tanzania: youth work
Lift up young Jesus-followers growing up in Muslim-majority parts of Tanzania. Pray for God to raise up youth leaders who are passionate about inspiring young people to keep following Jesus and who will be good role models. Pray for great friendships to form between young Christians to encourage one another as they learn about Jesus […]
How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
We invite you to join us in prayer for the Middle East as the situation across the region continues to deteriorate, bringing significant hardship and uncertainty to the whole region. It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these […]
DR Congo: peace seminar
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga asks for prayer for a peace seminar taking place at the peace centre he leads in Bunia from 9–14 March. Pray for each person who comes to the seminar to have a powerful encounter with God and be encouraged to work towards unity across different church denominations and for resolution of […]
