God’s love for Goma
The CMS family responded generously to our emergency appeal for DRC. What’s been done, what is the situation now and what does the future hold?
Madagascar: aftermath of cyclones
CMS-Africa asks for prayer for communities which have endured three consecutive cyclones. In some locations, church buildings and houses have been destroyed, rice fields have been flooded and crops have been damaged. Pray for the provision of food and clean water and for church leaders as they support people to find hope in Jesus.
South Sudan: security situation in Juba
Mission partner Nicci Maxwell, providing paediatric and neonatal medical care in Juba (currently out of the country on planned leave), shares that tensions between the government and the opposition are growing and that people throughout the country are already struggling after many years of armed conflict as well as the current economic crisis. Please pray […]
DR Congo: ongoing conflict
“We still need your prayers,” writes partner Bisoke Balikenga, who runs a peace centre in Bunia. Bisoke shares that tribalism and division is creeping into churches and that the ongoing conflict and suffering is causing many people to lose their faith. Pray for people to put their hope in God and not to give up.
Sudan: sharing the hope of Jesus in conflict
CMS-Africa and Hassan James, Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kadugli and the Nuba Mountains, ask for prayer for the security situation in Sudan, especially in the conflict zones of the Nuba Mountains. Pray for the church’s witness to remain strong and for Christians to keep sharing the real hope that Jesus offers amid these […]
DR Congo: peace in Goma
Please keep praying for peace and stability in Goma and for all CMS partners serving in Goma. There are reports of growing insecurity on the streets and 4.6 million people in the region have now been displaced. Pray for God to position his people strategically to help those in need and pray for peace to […]
Madagascar: training and recovery from cyclone
CMS-Africa country coordinator for Madagascar, Ialy Tongasoa, is conducting various training programmes in Ampasimanjeva over the next few weeks: 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy; training to help young people identify, develop and start using their skills), F4 (Financial Freedom for Families; a biblical stewardship and budgeting course) and women’s empowerment training. Pray for people in Ampasimanjeva […]
Uganda: rain and healing
We praise God with Judith Murungi, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, for the start of rainy season, which offers hope to agricultural communities across the country. Pray for lots of rain so that farmers can enjoy a good harvest in a few months’ time. CMS-Africa also ask for prayer for a partner called Seme Peter, […]
DR Congo: Goma update
The most recent RDC [Congolese] government estimates are that 8,500 died in the recent battle to take Goma. Since then, the conflict has spread to Bukavu on the south of Lake Kivu as the M23 rebels continue their advance. 330,000 additional children are out of school and more than 500,000 people have been displaced bringing […]
Ethiopia: fostering a baby
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson recently started fostering a malnourished baby, helping him gain weight before having surgery for cleft lip and hopefully being adopted: “It’s been a joy to welcome him into our family, and we’ve already seen significant progress in just the couple of weeks he’s been with us. Praise God for […]
North Africa: trauma counselling partnership
Mission partners H and M teach healthcare and first aid, share God’s love in everyday contexts, lead trekking groups and disciple local Christians. H is now also engaged in trauma counselling, but needs another woman to join her in this work so they can share the load and support each other. Pray for God to […]
UK: CMS Southern conference
Members and friends of CMS are organising an online conference 21-22 March. Please pray for the organising team and that all the speakers will be able to join (Including Martin Gordon and Bisoke Balikenga from DRC). To join in: https://churchmissionsociety.org/blog/events/cms-southern-conference-2025/