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  • DR Congo: attack in Komanda

    Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a…

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  • DR Congo: attack in Komanda

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CMS’s gap year programme supports young people as they spend several months immersing themselves in a different culture and getting a taste of mission. Please lift up young people considering a gap year with CMS – for inspiration, provision and most of all for God’s guidance.

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Uganda: God’s provision

Thank God for his continued provision for the Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in northern Uganda – where mission partner Sarah Cawdell is principal. Sarah and Simon write, “month by month it seems unlikely we will have food for the students, and certainly they find it hard to pay their fees. But then from unlooked […]

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Brazil: mental health support  

Pray for God to comfort the many people who request prayer for loneliness and mental health issues from mission partners Marcio and Noemi in Indiaiatuba. Some of the people sharing their burdens are carers who don’t have the opportunity for any respite. Ask God to strengthen the Marcio and Noemi when they feel overwhelmed and […]

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Thailand: protection in rainy season

Following the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand earlier this year, the Thai government have set up an emergency warning system to warn people about natural disasters. Pray for God’s protection over communities still suffering in the aftermath of the earthquake to avoid any further damage and loss during the current rainy season.Pray for the new […]

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The Middle East: blessed are the peacemakers

Cover the Middle East in a prayer for peace. Lift up CMS partners living out the hope and consistent love of Jesus amid the threat of war, mounting chaos in Syria and tragic events in Gaza. Pray for wisdom and courage for the peacemakers.

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UK: summer gathering thank you

Thank you for your prayers for the CMS Summer Gathering. More than 200 CMS people in mission, strategic partners, supporters and staff met together at All Nations Christian College over the course of last week. It was a meaningful and beneficial time of sharing, learning and reflection. Please pray for good ongoing cross-cultural conversations and […]

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UK: Christian festivals

Give thanks for the opportunity to attend Greenbelt and Big Church Festival this month to share the mission of CMS. Pray for the preparations of marketing materials and travel logistics. Ask God to help the team connect with people who will want to join us in following Jesus to the edges to make the world […]

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Burundi: new bishop

CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Burundi, Onesphore Ndayizigamiye, is being consecrated as Bishop of Makamba on 3 August. Pray for Onesphore as he takes on this new role, for him to continue to walk closely with the Lord and for wisdom and strength to serve well.

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DR Congo: attack in Komanda

Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a […]

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Ecuador: new group for young adults

Praise God that new opportunities are opening up for young adults with learning disabilities in Ecuador. Mission partner Sharon Wilcox has started three Orchid Projects; groups where young adults with learning disabilities can come together to learn life skills and grow in independence. There is a possibility of a fourth group starting up later this […]

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South Asia: theological education

Praise God for a recent successful tutors’ conference and residential camp, which was attended by over 110 participants. Students studied one of three courses intensively and tutors were given training in several areas to help them to be more effective in guiding their students’ learning. Pray for participants to continue to benefit from the course […]

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UK: Summer Gathering

CMS has been hosting a Summer Gathering this week, bringing together people in mission, staff and key partners to connect, learn, pray and share vision together. Give thanks that so many international partners were able to be present at the gathering. Pray for this week’s networking and relationship-building to lead to even more fruitful work, […]

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UK: new CEO

We are excited to welcome Andy Roberts as CMS’s new CEO. Pray for God’s encouragement and guidance for Andy as he leads CMS in this next phase. We give thanks for Alastair Bateman’s time as CEO of CMS and pray blessing on him as he moves on.

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