Burundi: flood recovery
We continue to pray for the people of Burundi trying to recover from devastating flooding, with thousands of people affected. Please pray for a robust government and international aid response. On the world stage, Burundi is often seemingly forgotten “but the church here is crying out to God not to forget the people in this […]
Africa: CMS-Africa communications
Our network partners CMS-Africa are searching for a new communications officer. Please pray for God to provide a skilled person for this important role.
DR Congo
Martin Gordon, bishop of Goma and a CMS mission partner, asks for prayer for: a renewed commitment among political authorities to finding a peaceful and lasting solution to the conflict in eastern Congo, for aid to reach the seven million internally displaced people in the east of DRC and for pastors in the IDP camps […]
South Africa: travelling
Please pray for mission partners Caroline and Dick Seed (based in South Africa) as they travel for work: for Dick as he finishes up a week in Sierra Leone conducting curriculum development consultations, and for Caroline as she prepares to go to Kenya for the Overseas Council International consultation on women in senior leadership later […]
Burundi: flooding
Over 6,000 families were driven out of their homes by the flooding of Lake Tanganyika in May. Local partner Onesphore Ndayizigamiye asks for continued prayer for all those affected.
Project Lead, Africa
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Uganda: college registration
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell write that Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (still) has yet to be officially registered. Please pray for obstacles to be removed so that the paperwork can be finalised.
Sudan: peace and stability
Bishop Hassan James, a local partner, asks for prayer for peace and stability in Sudan. Pray for the war to cease, and food and necessary supplies to reach those affected. Pray for God’s protection for all those who are displaced and pray for the message of the gospel to be spread, especially now while people […]
Madagascar: cyclone aftermath
Please pray for the people of northern Madagascar, where a cyclone has killed at least six people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Pray for comfort, safety and provision for those who have lost everything and for communities as they seek to rebuild infrastructure.
DR Congo: Bisoke’s health
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has been unwell for a few weeks now. Please pray for good medical care and for healing.
Ethiopia: conflict in Gambella
CMS-Africa asks for prayer for people in Gambella. Sammy Atsali, who has spent the past few weeks training pastors in the refugee camps, reported this week that the centre of town was full of gunshots, because someone from the Anuak community was stabbed. Please pray for peace in Gambella and encouragement for all those who […]
Uganda: CMS-Africa training
Please pray for local partner Judith Murungi as she coordinates CMS-Africa’s activities across the country. This weekend in Gomba, Judith and others will be leading follow-up sessions for those who recently took part in women’s empowerment training. Pray for people to attend the sessions and find them encouraging and constructive.
