Previous prayer news items
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 […]
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 […]
Paraguay: permits and more
Please pray for mission partner Tim Curtis as he spends next week sorting out a new residence permit and other documents. Pray for safety in travel and for everything to be ready by 30 January.
South Sudan: violence
Nicci Maxwell, a mission partner providing paediatric and neonatal medical care in Juba, writes, “Following the killing of a number of South Sudanese nationals in Wad Madani (Sudan) last week, there have been retaliatory attacks on Sudanese homes and businesses in Juba and several other cities. Sudanese families, many of whom have been living in […]
Tanzania: transformation and upcoming workshops
CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Tanzania, Paul Kibona, asks for prayer for spiritual growth in families and communities that leads to transformation, and for unity and love between members of the body of Christ in Tanzania. Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for CMS-Africa’s trainers as they prepare for upcoming workshops for young people, families and […]
