Previous prayer news items
Asia: Asia-CMS partners
Asia-CMS ask for prayer for the general health and well-being of their partners and partners’ families. Some partners have fallen sick multiple times, seen loved ones hospitalised or even been victim to road accidents. Pray for protection over all those in mission in Asia, and for distractions to be removed so they can focus on their […]
Burundi: biblical stewardship
We give thanks with CMS-Africa for savings groups that have been formed as a result of women’s empowerment training in Burundi. Pray for the members of these groups to be encouraged and grow in their faith as they apply the lessons of biblical stewardship that they have learned.
Czech Republic: growing a vibrant Christian community
“Give thanks for those coming with openness, often from no church background. Pray for us as we walk with people asking real questions about life and faith,” write Lea and Petra Williams, who lead the Anglican congregation in Brno. As they work to cultivate a rooted, sustainable and vibrant Christian community, pray for more local […]
Guatemala: settling in again
Following three months in the UK, mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre have returned to their work of supporting vulnerable young people and families through partnership with the local church. Pray for them as they settle back into life in Guatemala, process everything from their time in England and as they navigate the challenges of […]
India: weather conditions
Please lift up people in rural areas in south India, where heavy rains are causing floods and making it difficult for people to receive aid. Pray for floods to clear so that provisions can reach the people who need them. Pray for safety for those ministering in these areas, whether they are serving people’s practical […]
North Africa: walking retreat
Miranda and Tim Heathcote divide their time between the UK and their base in Spain, and support mission workers through retreats, spiritual direction, debriefing and more. Starting this Sunday night, Tim is taking a few men on a walking retreat. Pray for good weather so that the retreat is not hampered by rain and for […]
Peru: consecration
We give thanks that local partner Victor Condori was consecrated bishop in a ceremony in Lima on 30 August. He will serve as suffragan and coadjutor bishop in the Diocese of Peru, meaning he will be become diocesan bishop in due course. Please pray for him and his family as he assumes this new responsibility. […]
Sudan: provision for displaced people
Pray for local partner Bishop Hassan James and the church in Kadugli as they serve a displaced community in great need amid ongoing conflict. As Hassan and the church give what they can in terms of spiritual and material support, pray for God to multiply their efforts and resources so that more people’s needs are […]
Brazil: adoption news
Praise God for the work of ReVive providing a safe house for girls in Brazil. Mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford are currently working with nine girls at the safe house. Join them in thanking God for the recent adoption of D, ask God to bless her as she settles into a new family and […]
Middle East: persecuted Christians
Let’s pray for justice, peace and reconciliation in the Middle East. Pray for people who are persecuted because of their faith in Jesus to find a strength and confidence in God that is unmatched and unrivalled. Ask God to changes the hearts and minds of the people who are against Christians. And for new believers […]
South Sudan: medical work
Ask God to help mission partner Nicci Maxwell as she works with CMS-Africa to establish medical outreach in communities severely affected by conflict, especially in the Baher el Ghazal region. Pray for protection for Nicci as she lives and works in Juba and travels further afield in South Sudan.
Tanzania: training programmes
Thank God for the 30 pastors who attended CMS-Africa programmes recently. Ask God to give the men and women wisdom and discernment as they engage in mission work and discipleship. Pray they will have energy and strength for their work and that more people will be drawn to their churches as they see the impact […]
