Interruptions and God’s Kingdom
Mission partner Suzy Wilson has been learning that God’s Kingdom requires space for spontaneity.
Kenya: People in Mission conference
We give thanks for a gathering of CMS and CMS-Africa people in mission, all working in Africa, that took place in Kenya this week and is now drawing to a close. Praise God for safety in travel and for the learning, relationship-building and fellowship that has taken place during this time. Pray for safe onward […]
Burundi: rain and peace
CMS-Africa ask for prayer for rain in Burundi so that seeds planted now will in time yield a good harvest. Pray, too, for the country’s economic situation to improve and for peace in the places where there is conflict.
Ethiopia: famine
Please pray for the people of Ethiopia, where there are increasingly serious concerns about famine in the north of the country. Pray against the ongoing fighting and tension across much of the country.
Ethiopia: all-important permissions
Mission partners Chris and Suzy Wilson write that over the last two months, Chris has been struggling with complications regarding permission to enter the refugee camp to deliver training for church leaders. Please pray that this situation changes soon.
South Sudan: conflict
Conflict continues between the Dinka Ngok of Abyei and Dinka Twic of Warrap and there has been an increase in armed conflicts around Bahr-El-Ghazal and Warrap State. Please pray for an end to the fighting and for the church to play a positive role in peacemaking in the country.
Women: refusing to give up on peace
Joan Busolo, CMS Africa manager, talks to Naomi Rose Steinberg about peacemaking women
DR Congo: a prayer for peace to prevail
Please continue to pray for peace to prevail in Goma and all DR Congo and for Anthea and Martin Gordon and their family and for those at CMS who are supporting them.
DR Congo: May peace prevail
Following reports of increased violence near Goma, DR Congo, we are praying for the safety and welfare of CMS people in mission in the area, including mission partner Martin Gordon, bishop of the Diocese of Goma. Please join us in praying that peace will prevail and pray for more and more peacemakers in the region.
Ethiopia: danger of famine
The BBC reports that there is a serious danger of famine in parts of Ethiopia, particularly the northern Tigray region. This is the time of year when food should be most plentiful, but severe drought is causing hundreds to die of starvation. Pray for food to be multiplied and to somehow reach all those who […]
Africa: Dorcas Dress Project trip
CMS pioneer Maria Skoyles is currently preparing for a trip to Africa (location confidential) in connection with the Dorcas Dress Project, which helps people escape poverty. Please pray for safe travel, for good relationships to be built and for good feedback that enables the Dorcas Dress Project to grow and flourish in a way that honours […]
Uganda: new focus
Please pray for mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell, particularly for Simon as he finds a new focus following the end of the Rooted in Jesus conference. Pray for good working relationships and good follow-up for the Rooted in Jesus groups. Pray that Simon is able to focus productively on the household, development and community […]
