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DR Congo: training programmes

We give thanks for people taking part in CMS-Africa’s training programmes, including women’s empowerment training and 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy, training for young people looking to fulfil their potential). Jeff Sikabwe, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator in DR Congo, shares that women’s saving groups and young people who have completed 3D training are engaged in various sectors […]

Ecuador: opportunities for young adults

Mission partner Sharon Wilcox has started three Orchid Projects, where young people with learning disabilities can learn new skills, gain confidence and grow in independence. As Sharon and others explore the possibility of a fourth Orchid Project, pray for the way forward to become clear and for more volunteers to offer their time to help […]

Guatemala: supporting young people and families

Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre, who were recently on home leave in the UK, ask for prayer as they settle back into their ministry of supporting young people and families through the local church. Pray for Azaria as she supports fellow mentors and refers new mentors to start serving in local children’s homes. Pray […]

Malaysia: flooding

Pray for people in Sabah, east Malaysia, where recent flooding has caused much damage and at least 13 deaths. Pray for post-flood repairs and for the Lord to comfort those who have been affected, as some people have even lost their loved ones

North Africa: direction for the future

Mission partners H and M ask for prayer for leading and direction for the future in their work discipling and sharing God’s love with others. Pray for them as they lead trekking groups and teach healthcare and first aid. Pray for H as she considers which professional courses to pursue to strengthen her ministry, and […]

South Sudan: creation care training

Several South Sudanese church leaders, including from conflict areas, are preparing to undertake creation care training with Creation Stewards International in Kijabe, Kenya. Pray for safety in travel, active participation during the training and for the church leaders to find it easy to put the training into practice.

Asia: new organisational structure

Give thanks for Nam Chen, who has served as executive director of Asia-CMS since the beginning of 2018 and is going to step down at the end of 2025. Pray for Nam Chen and the board in their planning meetings this month and as they get ready to announce the new organisational structure. Pray for […]

Ecuador: Cuenca Christian Church

Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos works with Cuenca Christian Church alongside her husband and pastor of the church, mission associate Johnny Pinos. Praise God that the church, which recently moved to a new location, is settling in well next to the beautiful historical centre of Cuenca. Bev writes, “We are also enjoying a time […]

Indonesia: Indonesia: workshop for lecturers from theological colleges

Mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed train Bible teachers in key theological institutions particularly in Africa, but also in other parts of the world. Having been in Australia for an international team meeting, Caroline and Dick Seed will be leaving Sydney this Saturday to run a week-long workshop in Yogyakarta – capital city of the […]

Spain/North Africa: Debriefing

“Please pray for A and M* as they process the gifts and losses of their last season of ministry,” write mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote. A and M are just two of the many mission workers from different organisations working across the Middle East and North Africa who Miranda and Tim support through debriefing, […]

Sudan: Bible course

We give thanks for a Bible course that has taken place in a number of local churches in the Diocese of Kadugli this past week. Local partner Bishop Hassan James writes, “Pray that the Lord will accompany his word with power to transform lives, bringing many to accept Jesus Christ and remain faithful to him.” […]

Thailand: people in mission conference

People in mission from across Asia will be coming together for a few days in Thailand in October. Pray for visas to be granted and childcare arrangements to be made so that people in mission can attend. Pray for those organising the event to be of one mind as they plan opportunities for rest, fellowship […]