Kenya: visa and restoration of peace and stability
Pray for Aaron Stanbury as he tries to sort out his visa to continue serving in Nairobi. Please also pray for restoration of peace and stability in Kenya, where there have been demonstrations against proposed tax rises. Pray against the use of excessive force and for young people to be patient, for the government to […]
South Sudan: new placement
Nicci Maxwell flies out on Sunday to go to her new placement serving as a doctor at Al Sabah Children’s Hospital, Juba, South Sudan, and at a nearby refugee camp. Pray for Nicci as she settles into a new country and role.
Tanzania: upcoming visit
Please pray for Charles, an Africa mission associate, ahead of his trip to Tanzania, 27 May to 13 August. Please pray for safe travels, protection from illness and for productive time spent with colleagues there.
North Africa: Christians under pressure
A partner working with Christians in North Africa shares a prayer request from local Christian leaders: “Pray for local Christian believers to be encouraged. Believers here face some challenges that are unique to this environment. There is a significant groundswell of social pressure to follow Islam. Choosing to go against that tide, and follow Jesus, […]
Ethiopia: theological training for refugees
Please pray for mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson and the Refugee Theological Education Project which Chris is leading in western Ethiopia. Pray for continued access to the refugee camps, good relationships with the authorities, and for the church leaders participating to develop better relationships with church leaders from other ethnic groups and denominations. Chris […]
North Africa: mission leaders gathering
Please pray for a gathering of international mission leaders who are collaborating with CMS on major focus areas of our work. It takes place in North Africa next week. Give thanks for this opportunity to come together, alongside some people in mission and representatives of other CMS organisations for fellowship, learning exchange and mutual support […]
North Africa: CMS Mission Network
Pray too for the upcoming annual gathering of the CMS Mission Network, a meeting of the executive leadership of CMS Britain, CMS-Africa, Asia-CMS, CMS Ireland, CMS Australia, New Zealand CMS, SAMS USA and SAMS Ireland. Pray for clear communication, a productive time together and unity in the Spirit.
South Africa: elections
Mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed ask for prayer that a stable government will be established for the National Assembly and all the other provincial assemblies. Pray that all parties that participated in the elections would respect the constitution and move towards peace and the development of South Africa.
Tanzania: new work and residence permits
Praise God that mission partner Heather Johnstone’s work and residence permits have been renewed for a further two years, enabling her to continue working with disadvantaged women and children through the Rehema Project in Mara.
DR Congo: believers and the community
Mission partner Martin Gordon asks for prayer for strength and courage for the many pastors and believers who are living in IDP (internally displaced persons) camps around the edges of Goma. Pray, too, for good relations between the community and the church, and that the transforming power of the Kingdom of God is seen through […]
Burundi: flooding
Pray for all trying to survive the effects of serious flooding in Burundi: “Lake Tanganyika has risen by 12 feet to its highest level since 1960,” says mission associate Simon Guillebaud, “displacing 200,000+ people, many of whom are utterly destitute. Staple foods like rice and beans have increased in cost by 40% in one year.”
