Czech Republic: Easter outreach
Mission partners Lea and Petra Williams lead the Anglican congregation in Brno and Lea also supports a student ministry. Building on their successful outreach at Christmas, Christians studying at local universities will be handing out Easter eggs and gospel tracts at Easter. Please pray for boldness and for encounters at each university campus that lead […]
How should we pray for Iran and the Middle East?
We invite you to join us in prayer for the Middle East as the situation across the region continues to deteriorate, bringing significant hardship and uncertainty to the whole region. It can often be hard to know just what to pray in times of crisis, so our colleagues working across the Middle East offer these […]
Iran: peace in uncertainty
Please pray for peace, protection and wisdom for the people of Iran amid violence and uncertainty. Pray for unfair arrests to cease and for innocent prisoners to be released. Pray for leaders and decision-makers worldwide to act justly, quickly and decisively to provide much-needed practical support for suppressed civilians. Pray for God’s light to shine […]
North Africa: drawing close to God this Lent
Please stand in prayer with mission associates leading a church in North Africa as they host a Lent course looking at forgiveness. The course includes a range of activities designed to deepen course participants’ understanding of the Scriptures. Please pray for each member of the group to be able to draw close to God through […]
Ukraine: four years of war
Tuesday 24 February marks four years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A recent update from mission partner Alison Giblett paints a devastating picture of fear, freezing temperatures and lack of power across Kyiv and the wider country. Ask God for breakthrough, for lasting and trusted peace for Ukraine. Pray for Alison’s protection as she continues […]
Ethiopia: successful training
Recently, partners Chris and Suzy Wilson, who work with Christian leaders in peacebuilding, asked for prayer for an upcoming training course for Christian leaders in refugee camps. Chris and Simon were due to spend two weeks investing in a group of Christian leaders all from Simon’s ethnic group, teaching in their own language. Now having […]
Jordan: training for young Christians
Please pray for training for 17 young people taking place at the beginning of February near the Dead Sea. Across the Middle East, thousands are eager to explore faith in Jesus, but seekers and new believers need to be supported and discipled. Pray for these 17 young people, from the province of Alexandria and the […]
Johanni’s journey: street life to full life
Thanks to steadfast support, she’s on a path to a bright future.
DR Congo: one year since rebel attack
This coming Monday, 26 January, will mark one year since the M23 rebel attack in the city of Goma. More than 3,000 lives were lost and a further 700,000 people were displaced. Even so, mission partner Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma says God is at work in and through the Church. In Martin’s words, “The […]
Tanzania: SAFI cafe and crafts shop
We give thanks with Ben and Katy Ray that the SAFI (See Ability First International) cafe and crafts shop opened its doors to the public in October and is a great success! Ben and Katy are based in Usa River, near Arusha, where they are building a community for people with disabilities to belong, explore […]
UK: men on the margins in Carlisle
Over the past five years, mission partner Garry Ion has been supporting people on the margins, especially men, through practical work in Carlisle’s Community Shed. At the end of October, the Shed closed down, making it harder to come alongside people in the community who need support. Pray for conversations around relaunching the Shed, particularly […]
UK: Shine Your Light
This year, CMS is endorsing Shine Your Light, an outreach movement aiming to bring the message of hope and joy to communities across the UK. Please pray for the movement to touch hearts across the nation and stir curiosity, especially among people who may have never considered that the Christmas story is more than just […]