Philippines: unity among churches
Mission partners Eric and Sandra Read ask for prayer as they seek to unite local churches in ministry. Pray for local church leaders to be open to working together to reach out and minister to young people and children.
Thailand: burning rice fields
Please pray for mission partners in Thailand and South East Asia as the season for burning the rice fields has started, causing extreme pollution and posing major health risks.
South East Asia: travelling
Do pray for the CMS regional manager in Asia as she is currently travelling in South East Asia with staff from Asia-CMS. Pray for safety in travel, productive meetings and for relationships to be deepened.
Myanmar: forced conscription
The Myanmar government announced in January that they would forcibly conscript both young men and women. It has not been implemented yet (this may well happen after Buddhist new year in April) but when they do it will affect all young people under the age of 35. Many young people have already fled to Thailand […]
Manipur: long standing peace deal may be revoked
Please continue to pray for the continuing tensions in Manipur. There are ongoing clashes between the Meitei and Kuki ethnic groups. Frequent internet shutdowns mean that getting much information on the situation is hard. On 29 February the Manipur government voted to request the central government revoke a “suspension of operations” agreement (ie, an agreement […]
South East Asia: more volunteers
Local partner Helen Avadiar-Nimbalker shares that she and her team, who provide healthcare and training for women and children who come to them for help, are running at full capacity with a waiting list. Helen asks for prayer for the team to receive the self-care they need so that they can continue to minister to […]
Pakistan: elections approaching
CMS mission partner, F, in Pakistan asks for prayer for the country, which will hold general elections on 8 February. Please pray for good voter turnout, for peace during and after the elections and that the future government will be effective in stewarding the country. Pray also for F, whose role is to help strengthen […]
Taiwan: new president
Catherine Lee, mission partner in Taiwan, says, “Thanks to you all for your concern and prayers this past weekend – I’m thankful for safe and smooth elections and for the peaceful election of a new president, President Lai.” Please continue to pray for a period of transition ahead of the inauguration on 20 May.
Asia: upholding our friends
Please pray for the staff team and co-mission partners serving with our sister organisation Asia-CMS. They do much vital work at the edges, from training local church leaders to youth ministry and mentoring as well as caring for people in poverty and sharing the gospel in difficult-to access countries. We are grateful to be in […]
“Truth gathering” – an intercultural worship journey
Rev Ruwani Gunawardene narrates a personal journey into the Asian Satsang style expression of worship
South Asia: theology exams and assignments
Mission partner F asks for prayer for theology students as they do their exams and practical assignments before their graduation on 15 December. Please pray that the long-delayed board meeting may take place soon and that the principal can get some help with the accounts and administration. Please pray, too, for young women to sign […]
