Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia: rebuilding after floods
Pray for all those who have been affected by recent flooding in Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. Pray for comfort for those who are mourning the loss of family members, homes, possessions and stability. Pray for people as they try to move forward and rebuild following the flooding.
South East Asia: ceasefire
A Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire was agreed at the end of December, ending weeks of border clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes. Praise God that the ceasefire is still in place. Please pray for lasting peace between the two countries and for civilians to be able to safely return to their homes.
Thailand: Keeping Families Together
At the end of January, partners Elise and Jon Fletcher began a Keeping Families Together programme with 12 families in the Khlong Toei slum community in Bangkok where they live and work. Part of Elise and Jon’s role of sharing Jesus’ love with people through both presence and project-based support, the programme aims to give […]
Laos: wheelchair project
A wheelchair project is changing the lives of disabled people, and their families, in Laos, Asia. The project imports wheelchairs into the country giving new opportunities for people. Please pray for the provision of funding, resources and transport for the project to continue. And praise God for the positive start the project has had. Ask […]
Taiwan: God’s love in action through clean-up
Mission partner Catherine Lee works with the Taiwan Episcopal Church, supporting the church and chaplaincy ministry of the Diocese of Taiwan. She writes that the town of Guangfu, Hualien, was inundated with mud after a Super Typhoon hit Taiwan in September, causing widespread and fatal devastation. A team from Taiwan Episcopal Church, including Catherine, spent […]
Thailand: Catholic connection
Praise God for an unexpected opportunity for mission partner Jon and his colleagues to meet with the Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Thailand. They were able to present the case for children growing up in families rather than orphanages and discuss ways to work together. The archbishop was encouragingly engaged and sympathetic. Please pray […]
Philippines: new early years programme
We give thanks with mission partner Tim Lee for Jigsaw Ministries’ new early years programme, part of the charity’s work with families living in poverty in Manila. The new early years learning clubs, starting up this month, aim to give children a better start in life through a holistic approach to learning. Pray for the […]
South Asia: successful trip to visit schools
Give thanks for a recent trip by mission associates who train teachers to schools in South Asia. They visited six different schools – some of which they hadn’t visited for several years – and found that facilities had been improved and that students were thriving in their faith and studies. Pray for God to continue […]
Philippines: typhoon aftermath
Please pray for people in the Philippines as they continue to attempt to recover and rebuild following two super typhoons. Pray for floodwaters to recede and for God’s comfort for those who have lost loved ones, homes and belongings. Jigsaw, a CMS mission partner-founded charity working with families living in poverty in Manila, ask for […]
South East Asia: visiting the UK
Please pray for mission partners B and M and their three children based in South East Asia as they prepare to come to the UK for a month in mid-2026. Pray for God to provide accommodation, preferably somewhere near Oxford, and to guide them as they make plans to connect with, friends and CMS supporters. […]
Asia: Flood survivors
Please continue to pray for all those affected by serious natural disasters in Asia, from floods in Thailand and Indonesia to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. May God provide for all their needs.
Malaysia: increase in crime
Please pray for Malaysia, where there has been a sharp increase in crime including rape and murder among young people. Pray for safety, especially for those who are vulnerable, and for young people to turn to Jesus. Please also pray for God’s protection for Christians who are sharing Jesus with others.