Prayer news
Jordan: training for young Christians
Please pray for training for 17 young people taking place at the beginning of February near the Dead Sea. Across the Middle East, thousands are eager to explore faith in Jesus, but seekers and new believers need to be supported and discipled. Pray for these 17 young people, from the province of Alexandria and the […]
Read moreA world longing for peace
Join with us in prayer for seven areas of conflict in our troubled world.
New resource: Open hands
“Open hands don’t seek to impose solutions, but open hands are ready to receive from God.” A new resource from Ian Adams to nurture prayerful presence.
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Today’s prayer
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Jordan: training for young Christians
Please pray for training for 17 young people taking place at the beginning of February near the Dead Sea. Across the Middle East, thousands are eager to explore faith in Jesus, but seekers and new believers need to be supported and discipled. Pray for these 17 young people, from the province of Alexandria and the […]
Read moreWorldwide: persecuted Christians
This week CMS staff have listened to reports from a mission partner who works with persecuted Christians in the Middle East. We’ve also read updates from partners in India of church pastors being imprisoned for their faith. We’ve been humbled and moved by stories of our many brothers and sisters around the world who face […]
Read moreLaos: wheelchair project
A wheelchair project is changing the lives of disabled people, and their families, in Laos, Asia. The project imports wheelchairs into the country giving new opportunities for people. Please pray for the provision of funding, resources and transport for the project to continue. And praise God for the positive start the project has had. Ask […]
Read moreHonduras: Classes recommence at Proyecto Alas
Mission Partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson ask for prayer as the mentoring centre at Proyecto Alas reopens and classes recommence at the beginning of February. Please pray that the children and young people will be motivated to start strong and return to a more structured schedule. Please pray for student Orlin who graduates at the […]
Read moreUkraine: dire living conditions
Mission partner Alison Giblett reports on the dire living conditions in Kyiv. There is very little power and temperatures have dropped to minus 20C making conditions very difficult for troops on the front lines and for the homeless. The loss of power has an impact on heating flats, on lifts, on water, power and on […]
Read moreDRC: Mass killing in Christian farming community
Please pray for Christians in Apakolu, a farming community in Irumu in DRC. Last Sunday the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed 25 villagers in a brutal attack and burned houses. As Apakolu mourns, fear and trauma grip neighbouring villages. Survivors are pleading for an end to the violence and recognition of their suffering. Please pray […]
Read moreChile: wildfires
Please pray for people in central and southern Chile, where wildfires have killed at least 20 people. Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes and hundreds of houses have been destroyed. Give thanks for donations and the many volunteers working together to cook and distribute food, offer basic healthcare and clear debris. Pray […]
Read moreDR Congo: one year since rebel attack
This coming Monday, 26 January, will mark one year since the M23 rebel attack in the city of Goma. More than 3,000 lives were lost and a further 700,000 people were displaced. Even so, mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma says God is at work in and through the Church. In Martin’s words, “The […]
Read moreIran: protests
Please continue to pray for the people of Iran, where ongoing protests against the Islamic regime have led to more than 4,000 deaths (Human Rights Activists News Agency’s estimate) and untold suffering for victims’ families. Pray for God’s comfort for all those who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are still missing. Pray […]
Read moreMiddle East: more violence in Gaza
This week, the BBC reported 17 more deaths at the hands of Israeli airstrikes, artillery and gunfire in Gaza. In total, at least 466 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 10 October 2025, the date of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Pray for God to intervene so that this longstanding conflict is brought […]
Read moreTaiwan: God’s love in action through clean-up
Mission partner Catherine Lee works with the Taiwan Episcopal Church, supporting the church and chaplaincy ministry of the Diocese of Taiwan. She writes that the town of Guangfu, Hualien, was inundated with mud after a Super Typhoon hit Taiwan in September, causing widespread and fatal devastation. A team from Taiwan Episcopal Church, including Catherine, spent […]
Read moreTanzania: SAFI cafe and crafts shop
We give thanks with Ben and Katy Ray that the SAFI (See Ability First International) cafe and crafts shop opened its doors to the public in October and is a great success! Ben and Katy are based in Usa River, near Arusha, where they are building a community for people with disabilities to belong, explore […]
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