South Asia: theological students
“Praise God for the 90 theological students from all around the country who attended the Equipping Emerging Leaders as Agents of Transformation (EELAT) Conference this week,” writes F, who supports theological education in South Asia. Please pray for the theological students as they return to their regular studies, that they may be inspired and equipped to make […]
Sri Lanka: Diocese of Kurunegala
Asia-CMS invites prayer for the Diocese of Kurunegala, where the Christian population is declining. Pray for encouragement over their 15 house churches, asking that they might grow in number and depth of faith. Pray for a men’s ministry to be established and for more people within the community to be able to access theological education.
Nepal: new government and upcoming travel
Please pray for Nepal’s new government to lead with integrity, meet the needs of its citizens, foster economic growth and strengthen the nation with stability and good governance. Please also pray for favour for Christian organisations serving in Nepal – for the government to view their work positively and encourage it. Pray for mission associate […]
Asia: safety at Easter
Pray for safety and protection of Jesus-followers across the region, particularly in light of the Easter attacks in Pakistan in 2016, and in Sri Lanka in 2019. Pray for Christians to be able to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection free from fear.
South Asia: fuel and gas shortage
Pray for people across South Asia who are in the midst of a serious gas shortage due to the Iran conflict and knock-on disruption to the supply chain. Across the region, people are dependent on gas for cooking, meaning many people are now forced to go hungry. Pray for supplies to arrive faster than anticipated […]
Thailand: stability for families in the slum
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher are immersed in the life of the Khlong Toei slum in Bangkok. They support local families in a number of ways, including through an 18-month programme called Keeping Families Together (KFT), which helps people work towards financial stability. Pray that current KFT participants will be empowered to build more […]
South Asia: new home
Please pray for mission partners E and R as they look for a new place to live. As they have had to move many times over the past few years, pray for somewhere they can call home for at least the next five years. Pray for the right place to become available at the right […]
Thailand: protection of children’s rights
Elise and Jon Fletcher live and work in Khlong Toei, a slum community in Bangkok, where they share Jesus’ love and support local families to stay together despite the pressures of living in the slum. As Jon attends the regional conference for the Global network of Religions for Children, pray that it will be a […]
South East Asia: transition
Mission partners A and L support people to live in freedom from addiction (A) and champion the cause of children with special needs (L). Please pray for them and their children as they navigate a time of transition – for peace in the waiting and for discernment in what God has for them next.
Philippines: teaching children to care for God’s creation
“Our plan last year for school visits did not happen, as the principal (and all other schools too) are under pressure to make more of an effort to improve children’s reading skills,” write Eric and Sandra Read. Eric and Sandra were hoping to have school groups visit their farm as part of their work of […]
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.
