Uganda: training programmes and elections
We give thanks with CMS-Africa and Jacob Finosa, a partner in Uganda, for the success of their training programmes in carpentry, mechanics and driving. Pray for these programmes to continue to benefit young adults and open doors for them to enter the workforce. Please pray, too, for the people of Uganda in the lead-up to […]
Madagascar: unrest and miltary takeover
Pray with Ialy Tongasoa, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator in Madagascar, for this nation as a new military government has just taken over following weeks of protests. In recent days, people have been unable to open their businesses, schools are closed, and many lives, including those of soldiers have been lost. The ongoing violence has also destroyed much of […]
South Sudan: Joseph Noel Sati
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for the new regions where they are launching activities such as women’s empowerment training, their stewardship course, Financial Freedom for Families (F4) and training to help young people discover their giftings and enter the workforce (3D or Discover, Develop, Deploy). May these new beginnings bear lasting fruit. Pray, too, for the ongoing […]
Spain/North Africa: sabbatical stays and refreshment
Mission partners Miranda and Tim Heathcote support mission workers, especially in limited access nations, through leadership development, debriefing, spiritual direction and retreats at Place of Springs, their ministry house in Spain. Over the next three months several individuals and families will stay in the house for sabbatical stays. Please pray for all those who spend […]
Ethiopia: new teaching role, residence IDs
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson work in reconciliation and peacebuilding with Christian leaders. Chris recently started a part-time role at the Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology (EGST), teaching an MA course in systematics. Please pray for Chris’s sessions to be helpful to the students. Pray, too, for Chris and Suzy’s residence IDs to be renewed quickly […]
South Sudan: impactful training
We praise God with CMS-Africa for the steady progress made in the areas of discipleship, peace and reconciliation and economic empowerment. Joseph Noel, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator in South Sudan, asks for prayer for upcoming refresher courses for several leaders of CMS-Africa’s training programmes. Pray for course leaders to gain tools to make their teaching more […]
Uganda: trauma healing
Local partner Sam Malish serves South Sudanese refugees by leading trauma healing ministry in three refugee camps in Uganda, training and managing other leaders and more. As Sam is currently feeling somewhat overwhelmed by his many responsibilities, pray for opportunities for him to rest so that he can continue to serve in the way he […]
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South Sudan: church planting
Local partner Paul Lueth recently led training for church planters in Wau. Pray for the church planters to put into practice what they have learned. Ask God to strengthen and guide them to plant and nurture healthy, Christ-centred churches in Wau and Warrap states.
DR Congo: peace and a growing church
Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, writes that in Walikale, the archdeaconry in the forest, the church is growing rapidly. Praise God for this growth. Pray for Jesus-followers in Walikale and across the whole of the Diocese of Goma to continue to grow in their faith through discipleship as well as in number. Martin also asks […]
