Previous prayer news items
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 […]
DR Congo: one year
It is now one year since mission partner Martin Gordon was consecrated as Bishop of Goma. Praise God that he has been using Martin in reconciliation and peacemaking across people groups. Martin writes, “Throughout all of the highs and lows of ministry and the worsening security situation coupled with increasing humanitarian crisis we have continued […]
Brazil: flooding
Due to more heavy rain, river levels are again rising in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where flooding had already taken 150 lives and displaced over 150,000 people. Please pray for the people of Brazil and particularly Rio Grande do Sul as they try to recover from this tragedy.
Brazil: community market
We praise God with mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford that the community market has now been running for two years! During this time, the market has been able to distribute more than 22 tonnes of surplus or donated food and serve 35 families. Give thanks that the market has also served as a place […]
Asia: in transition
Several CMS mission partners and mission associates who work or have worked in Asia are currently in transition. Please lift up in prayer mission partners B and K and their children, mission partner F, mission associates Craig and Elaine Watson and mission partners Andrea and Andrew Young. Pray for practical considerations such as housing and […]
Argentina: upcoming synod
The Diocese of Argentina holds its synod soon. Please hold the event and all those taking part in your prayers. May the church be encouraged in its mission and ministry. CMS has been particularly helping the diocese with preparing its safeguarding policy, helping to ensure the church is a safe place for all. Please pray […]
DR Congo roundtable: give thanks
Thank you for praying for the roundtable in DRC that took place on Tuesday, focused on women and youth making disciples in conflict areas. CMS manager in Africa Joan Busolo gives thanks for the connections made and the birthing of friendships among different organisations and the realisation that they have shared visions. Joan is also […]
