Thailand: visas and air quality
Mission partners Elise and Jon Fletcher ask for prayer as they renew visas for their family over the next few weeks. As Jon takes several day-long trips to immigration, pray for favour with officials and for the process to move quickly. Pray for progress in finding a more stable way to be in the country […]
Thailand: a job for Narin
Please pray for a Narin, a friend of mission partners Jason and Tracy Day. Narin came off the streets last year and is still without a job. Please pray that he can get one before he ends up back on the streets again. Please also pray that he can grow in his understanding of who […]
Nepal: opposition and persecution
Mission associates ask for prayer for the Church in Nepal, which is facing increasing opposition and persecution. Pray for Christians to be encouraged in their faith and for unity among leaders. Pray, too, for God to raise up new leaders and open up training opportunities for them so that the church can grow even faster […]
Asia: collaborating for effective mission
Please pray for CMS and Asia-CMS as the two organisations develop plans and work together towards being even more effective in mission across Asia. Pray for open communication and unity in the Spirit.
South Asia: connecting with local families
E and R live in South Asia, where mission partner E teaches theology and R is CMS’s manager in Asia. E and R share that their church’s local-language sister church connects with local families through an after-school children’s programme. Please pray for the families who are coming into contact with people from the church – […]
South East Asia: Celebrate Recovery
“Please keep Celebrate Recovery in your prayers,” write mission partners A and L. A helps to run several Celebrate Recovery groups, free support groups for people grappling with addictions of any kind. Praise God that this ministry is fruitful and that so many people give their time to come alongside others. Pray for God to […]
Nepal: palliative care
Pray for one of our mission associates as he heads back to Nepal at the beginning of February for a few weeks. As International Nepal Fellowship’s palliative care project wraps up at the end of March, pray for a good closing conference and useful evaluation. Pray, too, for those scoping out future opportunities within the […]
Peru: Indigenous Mission Synod
An indigenous mission synod will be held in Lima, Peru from 16–20 January. Indigenous leaders from across Latin America will be meeting to pray, discern, discuss and plan activities for this new year in God’s mission, focusing on leadership formation. As they review the last year, give thanks for all those who have been equipped […]
Tibet: earthquake
Please pray for Tibet as people recover and rebuild following this week’s 7.1-magnitude earthquake. Over 120 people have been killed and more may have died due to hypothermia while trapped beneath rubble. Pray for encouragement, strength and stamina for all those involved in treating the injured and helping the displaced. Where provisions fall short, pray […]
Vietnam: evangelistic gatherings
We praise God with CMS’s manager in Asia for evangelistic gatherings which have recently taken place in Vietnam. Praise God that people have heard the truth proclaimed. Pray for the seeds of faith that have been sown to take root and grow.
Hope from the Edges January 2025
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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. […]
