Previous prayer news items
Burundi: flooding
Over 6,000 families were driven out of their homes by the flooding of Lake Tanganyika in May. Local partner Onesphore Ndayizigamiye asks for continued prayer for all those affected.
Brazil: freedom through dance
Mission partner Sarah Brito Medeiros, who is involved in dance therapy ministry in Recife, Brazil, asks for prayer as she writes a book to share her knowledge and experience in helping people find healing and freedom through dance. Please pray for the book to be finished quickly and for Sarah as she trains others in […]
Uganda: college registration
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell write that Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (still) has yet to be officially registered. Please pray for obstacles to be removed so that the paperwork can be finalised.
Ukraine: attacks affecting power stations
Recent heavy attacks from Russia have severely damaged power stations, limiting the availability of electricity. Pray for all those affected, especially those in colder areas who are now struggling to stay warm. Please also pray for Valery and others involved in chaplaincy for soldiers as they see horrific injuries and hear terrible stories through their […]
Taiwan: earthquake
Please pray for Taiwan after the earthquake this last Wednesday. It mainly hit the Hualien area and there have been many aftershocks. Bishop Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang, who works with mission partner Catherine Lee, writes, “Our church in Hualien, St Luke’s Church, received minor damage only. The vicar, Rev Antony F W Liang, has spent the day […]
South Asia: returning to the UK
Please pray for mission partners in South Asia who are in the process of preparing to transition back to the UK. Pray for peace for each member of the family, for all the practical things that need to fall into place and especially for the visa process to go smoothly.
South Asia: Christian Youth Conference 2024
Please pray for wisdom for our partners in Asia as they organise this year’s conference. They can no longer hold the conference in Sri Lanka as they had been planning to due to elections. Pray for the team as they consider where to hold the conference instead.
Peru: prison visits
Mission partner Anna Sims, involved in prison ministry in Lima, is hoping to restart prison visits after the long summer holidays, but has yet to have her pass renewed and has no news of what is happening. Please pray for doors to open so that she and others can resume their visits to encourage, minister […]
Taiwan earthquake
As Taiwan faces the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, let's pray for the people affected and the government as they navigate this challenging time. May they find strength, comfort, and resources to overcome.
Sudan: peace and stability
Bishop Hassan James, a local partner, asks for prayer for peace and stability in Sudan. Pray for the war to cease, and food and necessary supplies to reach those affected. Pray for God’s protection for all those who are displaced and pray for the message of the gospel to be spread, especially now while people […]
Middle East: ongoing war
Nabil and Sarah Shehadi write, “We are thankful that the war in Gaza has not fully escalated into Lebanon, but please keep praying. There are daily and deadly exchanges of fire across our southern border, with tens of thousands of displaced people on both sides and thousands of properties damaged (mainly in Lebanon, which has suffered […]
