DR Congo: ongoing critical situation
“It is now more than four months since M23 rebels took the city of Goma with the help of the Rwandan army,” writes mission partner and Bishop of Goma, Martin Gordon. We give thanks for CMS supporters’ generous response to our emergency appeal for DR Congo, which has made it possible to reach 10,000 victims […]
Ethiopia: training in refugee camps
From their base in Addis Ababa, mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson enable and support peacebuilding work among church leaders, including through training Christian leaders in refugee camps. Chris and Suzy ask for prayer as the Anglican church works on an agreement with the government to allow much easier access in to the refugee camps […]
Ecuador: new group for young adults
Sharon Wilcox works with young adults with learning disabilities, teaching them life skills and supporting them as they grow in independence. Having started three such groups where young adults can find the support and learn the life skills they need, Sharon writes that there is a possibility of a fourth group starting. Pray for God’s […]
North Africa: residency cards granted
Thank you to everyone who prayed for mission partners H and M and their family in their long wait for residency cards. H and M write that these were recently granted – praise the Lord. We give thanks that God has made a way for them to stay and continue their work of leading trekking […]
South Sudan: paediatric care
Mission partner Nicci Maxwell, who provides paediatric and neonatal care and trains and supports local paediatric teams, was until recently working with refugees in Gorom through charity ACROSS as part of her role. She writes, “Very sadly, ACROSS had to finish work in Gorom at the end of May as the UNHCR [United Nations High […]
Tanzania: fighting cancer
Mission partner Heather Johnstone, working among vulnerable women in Mara, Tanzania, asks for prayer for Maria (name changed), a good friend of hers who is undergoing treatment for uterine cancer. We give thanks with Heather and Maria that, with the help of friends and family, she was able to pay for treatment. Pray for Maria […]
Rwanda: upcoming training
CMS-Africa’s country coordinator Josias Nkusi asks for prayer for upcoming training: women’s empowerment training on 7 June, and 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy) training for young people on 15–16 June. Pray for God to prepare each participant ahead of the training, for safety in travel and for every session to run smoothly.
DR Congo: 10,000 victims of violence reached
A generous emergency response by CMS supporters helped local Christians meet the need
Democratic Republic of Congo: Rooted in Jesus
Local partner Etsegeri Emmanuel supports discipleship throughout the Diocese of Aru using Rooted in Jesus, a basic discipleship course, to equip Christians across the diocese to live out their faith. Pray for all those currently doing the Rooted in Jesus course to grow in their faith and be inspired to share Jesus with others.
South Sudan: cholera outbreak
CMS-Africa and local partner Paul Lueth ask for prayer for people in Twic County, where a cholera outbreak has claimed seven lives and led to 134 people being admitted to clinics. Pray for the outbreak to stop, and for doctors and nurses as they work longer hours on less sleep in order to treat as […]
Burundi: preparing for consecration
Please pray for CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Burundi, Onesphore Ndayizigamiye, recently selected as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Makamba. Bishop-elect Onesphore is now preparing for consecration ceremonies at the beginning of August. Pray for him as he prepares for this role professionally, spiritually and emotionally.
