Sudan: difficult and dangerous

Bishop Hassan James, CMS and CMS-Africa local partner and a constant voice for peace in Kadugli Diocese, asks for prayer for “the pain caused by the war we have in Sudan, especially South Kordofan, in the Nuba Mountains.” Specifically: “Many have lost their lives in the conflict between the SPLM [Sudan People’s Liberation Movement] and […]

Bolivia: diocesan conference

Please pray for the Diocese of Bolivia’s leadership training conference in Cochabamba, which comes to a close on Saturday 26 August. The event has been organised by CMS local partner Bishop Walter Toro as he seeks to develop the diocese’s leadership. The conference partnered with the Diocese of Birmingham where members of CMS’s Latin America […]

Etsegeri Emmanuel, DR Congo

Leading discipleship in the Diocese of Aru, using the Rooted in Jesus course to equip Christians across the diocese to live out their faith

Ethiopia: ethnic tension

In Gambella, where mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson were formerly based, there has been a significant increase in ethnic tension and killings over the past few weeks. Please pray for peace and for the churches there at this time, and for Chris and Suzy and their work of reconciliation and peacebuilding, now based in […]

Ethiopia: ethnic tension

Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson ask for prayer for Gambella. The last month has seen a significant increase in ethnic tension and killings in the region. Please pray for peace and for the churches there at this time. 

Tanzania: best summer season yet

Mission partner Heather Johnstone reports that the Rehema Project’s café and shop have had their best summer season yet due to two large UK school groups. Praise God for this huge blessing. Pray for more tourists to come so the Rehema women can continue to provide for their families.

Tanzania: relocating

Ben and Katy Ray and their three children are preparing to move from Iringa to Arusha in two weeks. Please pray for Ben and Katy as they pack up, hand over, have numerous meetings with both Neema and SAFi boards, say goodbye etc. All three kids will begin at a new school in Arusha so please do […]

Ethiopia: preparing to return

Please pray for mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson and their children in their final two weeks of home leave, for precious times with family and friends and time and space to rest. Pray for their safe return to Addis Ababa on 16 August. 

Africa: mission partners recently finished

Please pray for mission partners Lynn Treneary (South Sudan) and Patricia and Peter Wyard (DR Congo), who have recently finished service with CMS. For Lynn, pray for her as she continues to work on improving her health and looks for a job. Pray too for safety as she travels between various family and friends across […]

Uganda: returned to the UK

Pray for mission partners Tom and Verity Clare and their five children, who have recently returned to the UK permanently. Pray for each member of the family as they make friends and adjust to life in their new location.

DR Congo: ongoing conflict

Bisoke Balikenga, local partner in Bunia, writes that people are exhausted due to the incessant violence. Please pray for Christians who are beginning to waver in their faith, when peace remains elusive and their prayers seem to go unanswered.

“There is life at the edges…”

In the summer, Church Mission Society celebrated how God is at work with partners from around the world