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.”
Madagascar: CMS-Africa courses
We give thanks, with Bishop Samitiana, for the completed translation of the Financial Freedom for Families (F4) manual that will be used to train people in the principles of biblical stewardship and simple budgeting. Please pray for the Discover, Develop, Deploy (3D) manual that is now undergoing correcting/editing. Pray, too, for facilitators Jeff Mulanga and […]
Ethiopia: training church leaders
Chris and Suzy Wilson share that Chris has recently been able to make teaching trips to two different refugee camps, providing a weekend training course for about 50 church leaders from 25 different churches. Praise God for this opportunity and that the training was well received by the churches. Please pray God’s blessing on these […]
DR Congo: one year
It is now one year since mission partner Martin Gordon was consecrated as Bishop of Goma. Praise God that he has been using Martin in reconciliation and peacemaking across people groups. Martin writes, “Throughout all of the highs and lows of ministry and the worsening security situation coupled with increasing humanitarian crisis we have continued […]
DR Congo roundtable: give thanks
Thank you for praying for the roundtable in DRC that took place on Tuesday, focused on women and youth making disciples in conflict areas. CMS manager in Africa Joan Busolo gives thanks for the connections made and the birthing of friendships among different organisations and the realisation that they have shared visions. Joan is also […]
South Sudan/Uganda: trauma healing
Pray for the children’s workers who have been taking part in a walking-with-wounded-children trauma healing workshop this week, led by local partner Sam Malish and the team in Bidibidi 2 Refugee Camp. Pray they will be able to effectively take and use the training to help children find peace and hope for the future. Pray […]
South Africa: empowering theology teachers
Join Caroline and Dick Seed giving thanks for a new course they have been developing: “We are thrilled to inform you that the online Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Theological Education has been accredited by the South African government agency. This has come through much quicker than we could have hoped for. There are still a […]
