Previous prayer news items
Uganda: college registration
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell are based in Gulu, northern Uganda, where Sarah is principal of Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College. Sarah and Simon have been working to register the college with Uganda’s National Board for Higher Education since they arrived in the country almost two years ago. Pray for the board as they […]
UK: healing from chronic fatigue
Mission partner Dave Bookless asks for prayer for his wife Anne, who has been struggling with ME/chronic fatigue. Pray for Anne to recover enough to return to the work she loves as rector of St Mary’s Norwood Green, where there are so many opportunities. Pray particularly for wisdom about a phased return and plans to […]
Honduras: supporting young people at risk
Mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson, mentoring young people at risk in Honduras, write that Proyecto Alas, the project they are part of, has been able to grow their staff team this year to better support the 62 children and young people on their books. They have hired a new education coordinator, Abi, and increased […]
Nepal: opposition and persecution
Mission associates ask for prayer for the Church in Nepal, which is facing increasing opposition and persecution. Pray for Christians to be encouraged in their faith and for unity among leaders. Pray, too, for God to raise up new leaders and open up training opportunities for them so that the church can grow even faster […]
North Africa: release of prisoners
We give thanks with mission partner U, a lawyer advocating on behalf of persecuted Christians, for the immensity of God’s love and how it overrides worldly hardships and the suffering of those who are persecuted on account of their faith. Pray for 12 Christians who are detained/imprisoned in a North African country to experience God’s […]
UK: people in mission gathering
Give thanks for this week’s conference near Northampton for people in mission currently in the UK. Pray for all the people in mission who attended to come away feeling refreshed and equipped for what’s next. Those attending as part of their preparation for short-term placements will continue with training in Birmingham: pray for God to […]
Mission director’s shoulder injury
Please pray for CMS mission director Andy Roberts, who is currently dealing with a shoulder injury and waiting to see a specialist. Pray for an appointment to come through quickly and for a decision to be made swiftly about whether surgery is needed. In the meantime, pray for pain management and for Andy to be […]
Urgent: pray for peace in Goma
A call to pray for “a miracle of peace” in DR Congo from CMS mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma
Asia: collaborating for effective mission
Please pray for CMS and Asia-CMS as the two organisations develop plans and work together towards being even more effective in mission across Asia. Pray for open communication and unity in the Spirit.
DR Congo: national synod
Mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Congo, writes that the National Synod of the Anglican Church of Congo took place last week. Two of the big decisions made were: to mobilise the necessary resources for a massive evangelism programme and to create a new Department of Justice, Peace and Reconciliation to pursue the church’s prophetic […]
North Africa: residency permits
Please lift up mission partners H and M and pray for a renewed sense of joy and purpose in their work of leading trekking groups, discipling local Christians, teaching healthcare and first aid and sharing God’s love in everyday contexts. As they renew their residency permits over the next few weeks, pray for the Holy […]
