Philippines: typhoon season
Last week we asked for prayer for people in the Philippines following Typhoon Kalmaegi. Our partners at Jigsaw Ministries, who share God’s love in practical ways with children and families living in poverty in Manila, ask for continued prayer: “In recent weeks and months, the country has been struck by a series of powerful typhoons, […]
Turkey: fighting female genital mutilation (FGM)
Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson visited Turkey in October as part of her work of researching the prevalence of, and putting a stop to, FGM. Ann-Marie’s research uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of FGM in Turkey due to a high population of diaspora from Sudan, Somalia and other Middle Eastern/Asian countries. Please pray for Ann-Marie and the […]
Philippines: typhoon aftermath
One of 2025’s strongest typhoons, Typhoon Kalmaegi, has caused severe flooding in central Philippines, and at least 114 people have died since the typhoon made landfall earlier this week. Pray for the 400,000 people who have been displaced by the disaster, and the many more who have been affected, to receive the support and aid […]
Taiwan: upcoming changes
Please pray for upcoming changes as the Bishop of Taiwan, Lennon Yuan-Rung Chang, prepares to retire in 2027. Plans are set for the new bishop’s election in May 2026, followed by consecration in November 2026, then the installation and Bishop Chang’s retirement on April 2, 2027 (when he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 72). […]
Thailand: new case worker helping families to stay together
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher live in the vibrant slum community, Khlong Toei, and share Jesus’ love with people in a number of ways, including through the Keeping Families Together programme (KFT). Elise and Jon write that their next-door neighbour Ora has started working for KFT as a part-time case worker to support families […]
Asia: PiM conference and SACYN conference
Give thanks for a successful Asia people in mission (PiM) conference where CMS and Asia-CMS came together to explore the themes of Belonging, Build, Become and Bridge. Praise God that participants had the opportunity to share what God is doing across Asia. The South Asia Christian Youth Network (SACYN) are together for a conference this week. […]
Thailand: influence through international schools
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher are sharing Jesus’ love with people in the slum community where they live, including through partnering with the Alternative Care Thailand (ACT) coalition for care reform in Thailand. Pray for Jon and ACT as they work to educate international schools in Thailand about the harms of residential care for […]
Hope from the Edges October 2025
Watch the latest stories of what God is doing in Tanzania, North India and the UK
Asia: Asia-CMS leadership team
Give thanks for very encouraging meetings with the Asia-CMS leadership team in Malaysia recently. Pray for executive director Chan Nam Chen as he prepares to step down at the end of the year and for the leadership team and organisation as they move forward with a new leader in 2026.
Philippines: earthquake aftermath
It has been reported that the recent 6.9 magnitude earthquake in the central part of the country has killed at least 69 people. For every person who has lost loved ones, homes or indeed everything, pray for comfort, and strength to keep going.
South East Asia: a challenging time
Mission partners A and L support people to live in freedom from addiction (A) and champion the cause of children with special needs (L). They ask for prayer for their family as they navigate a particularly challenging time. Pray for relief, as recent events have taken their toll, and also for them to hear God’s […]
