Bloomin’ mission!
Old mission partners never really retire, says David Sharland, who served for decades in east Africa... and now by the Irish Sea.
Africa: Dorcas Dress Project trip
CMS pioneer Maria Skoyles is currently preparing for a trip to Africa (location confidential) in connection with the Dorcas Dress Project, which helps people escape poverty. Please pray for safe travel, for good relationships to be built and for good feedback that enables the Dorcas Dress Project to grow and flourish in a way that honours […]
UK: Africa conference
This weekend CMS’s Africa conference takes place at CMS House in Oxford. Please pray for an encouraging time of sharing together. Please pray in particular for all of the organisational details to come together, for safe travel for supporters attending and that all would be inspired by what God is doing across Africa.
UK: people in mission gathering
Today sees the end of a gathering of CMS staff and people in mission who are in the UK. Please give thanks for time together and pray for safe travels home for all those who have been attending. Pray also for encouragement as people continue to share the love of Jesus back in their contexts.
Cathy Ross on Loved, Called, Gifted podcast
Hear what Cathy has to say about women in mission and 'pious domesticity', including the hidden stories of women missionaries.
UK: training and gathering
This weekend and early next week new people in mission have come together to undertake training – spending time exploring a range of important topics. Next week they will join with CMS people in mission currently in the UK for a conference. Pray for valuable sharing of experience, for people in mission to feel equipped […]
UK and global: A grateful gathering
This week, the CMS team joined in our first staff gathering of the year, where we happily welcomed some new colleagues and focused together on “naming” the year ahead. If you had to choose a theme for 2024 what would you like it to be?
UK: term time!
Give thanks for all the CMS pioneer mission students who embarked on the first week of their term. Pray that all students will be equipped for creative mission among people at the edges of traditional church. Pray for the teaching team, that they will have energy and wisdom.
Tiger, cow or horse? Enterprise at the edges
Enterprise can be a kingdom blessing for those on the edge, says CMS first year MA student Jerry Marshall
UK: mobilising the next generation for mission
Pray for fresh creativity and energy for vocational recruitment. Bev Chilolo, CMS’s vocational recruitment lead, will be visiting Christian Unions this month, seeking to mobilise the next generation into global mission. Pray that these events will be fruitful and pray for churches to get excited about global mission and encourage those seeking a call to […]
