Brazil: prison ministry
Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh and Katia Rocks are involved in prison ministry in Florianópolis, Brazil. They invite us to give thanks for men engaging with discipleship materials and to pray for Jesus to bring lasting transformation in their lives. They also ask us to pray that obstacles in running courses in the women’s […]
Brazil: women’s prison ministry
Mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh ask for prayer for ongoing challenges with ministry in the local women’s prison, where prison staff are not necessarily positive towards Christian ministry. Kati’s activities in the prison are currently suspended, apparently due to issues related to staff shortages and logistical constraints. Please stand in prayer with Andy and […]
Brazil: community market
Praise God for a Greice, a new volunteer at the community market in Olinda, Brazil. Mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford share that Greice has brought new energy and fun, gets on well with everyone and that they can see real leadership skills in her. Pray for Rosie, Stu and others leading the community market […]
Hope from the Edges October 2024
Watch our latest good news stories from Brazil, South Sudan and Hull, UK!
Brazil: starting short term service
Please pray for Ellie, who will be travelling to Brazil next week to serve for the next six months at ReVive, a safe house for girls who have been abused or exploited. Please pray for safe travels, for Ellie to settle in well and for peace as she steps out in mission.
Guatemala: upcoming conference and study
Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre ask for prayer for David as he prepares for a trip to Thailand where he will be leading worship at a conference for TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission). Please also pray for Azaria and David and others at their local church as they study some introductory theology modules together over […]
Brazil: flooding and disease outbreak
The state of Rio Grande do Sul suffered flooding in April and May, killing more than 165 people and displacing over half a million. Now, the region is dealing with an outbreak of waterborne leptospirosis disease due to contaminated water. Four people have died and the state has confirmed a total of 54 cases. Pray […]
Brazil: flooding
Please continue to pray for all those affected by flooding in the south of Brazil, particularly in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. More than 150 people have died and over 600,000 people have been displaced, with whole cities left flooded. Please pray for the continuing rescue and relief operations, for those who have […]
Brazil: flooding
Due to more heavy rain, river levels are again rising in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, where flooding had already taken 150 lives and displaced over 150,000 people. Please pray for the people of Brazil and particularly Rio Grande do Sul as they try to recover from this tragedy.
Brazil: community market
We praise God with mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford that the community market has now been running for two years! During this time, the market has been able to distribute more than 22 tonnes of surplus or donated food and serve 35 families. Give thanks that the market has also served as a place […]
Brazil: flooding
Please pray for all those affected by heavy rainfall and flooding in southern Brazil. At least 95 people are confirmed to have died and more than 130 are still missing. The situation in the state of Rio Grande do Sul is unprecedented and the flooding has been described as the worst natural disaster to hit […]
Brazil: Latin America gathering
Praise God for the gathering of people from across Latin America recently in Indaiatuba, Brazil. The discussions explored pioneering mission in Latin American contexts. Our hope is to see a mission movement building to share Jesus in contexts where the traditional church struggles to engage. There was a strong sense of the Holy Spirit’s leading […]
