Middle East: peace
Please pray for the Prince of Peace to reign in the Middle East this Christmas and turn people’s hearts to reconciliation and peace. Pray for wisdom for leaders in Israel, Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and beyond, and for courageous leadership that embraces humility and vulnerability for the sake of peace with justice across the region. […]
South Asia: consultation in the New Year
Please pray for the South Asia Christian Youth Network (SACYN) as they plan for a 2025 consultation on intergenerational leadership. Pray for God’s leading for the team so that they can make decisions in unity and facilitate a productive, Spirit-led consultation.
Worldwide: Christmas break
As CMS people in mission and staff celebrate Christmas, please pray for a restful time with family and friends for those who will see them, and a meaningful time of celebrating the coming of Jesus for all. For those in countries where there is persecution, pray for safety. Pray for fresh vision for how God […]
South Asia: theological education exhibition
Give thanks for a theological education exhibition that took place in early December where around 70 theological education institutions, Christian publishers and media channels showcased their programmes. Continue to pray for interest from members of the local Christian community and that many Christians may be motivated to learn more about their faith as a result.
Syria: ongoing crisis
Please pray for Syria, where the ongoing crisis has escalated recently. Different groups have been fighting to try to seize control of the country since 2011, and after Syrian rebels took control of the country’s capital last week, President Bashar al-Assad escaped to Russia, which prompted celebrations in the streets of the capital. Pray for […]
Elise and Jon Fletcher, Thailand
Immersing ourselves in the life of a vibrant slum community, sharing Jesus’ love with people through both presence and project-based support
Philippines: greater security for children
Jigsaw Kids Ministries works with children and young people living in extreme need and hardship in depressed, temporary shelter and street communities in Metro Manila. Mission partner Tim Lee, who supports the Jigsaw team from the UK, shares that Jigsaw is launching three new initiatives to build greater security for children and young people, including […]
Nepal: mental health training
Give thanks for the safe return of mission associates Claire and Ian Ferrer to the UK after nearly six weeks in Nepal teaching on mental health to various organisations all over the country. Pray for people to have gained understanding and knowledge about mental health and for them to be able to use this knowledge in […]
South Asia: training in schools
Mission associate Mary Fairfield recently travelled to South Asia to help train teachers and students at six different schools as they experimented with new approaches to activity-based learning. Pray that these new approaches will improve learning and help both teachers and students enjoy their school experience more.
Thailand: safe, nurturing families
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher work in Khlong Toey, the biggest slum community in Bangkok, sharing Jesus with people and offering a number of different types of practical support. Jon also has a role on the Alternative Care Thailand team, who are working with the Thai government on a 20-year plan to transform the […]
The fellowship on the roof
What happened when South Asian believers opened their home to serve their community?
Nepal: palliative care
Mission associates Andy and Judy Cordell, doing palliative care work in Nepal, write that Judy has now returned to the UK while Andy is staying in Nepal for a couple more weeks. They ask for prayer for safety in travel, for Andy’s remaining time to be productive and for God’s leading in the meetings of […]
