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 […]
DR Congo: peace and a growing church
Martin Gordon, Bishop of Goma, writes that in Walikale, the archdeaconry in the forest, the church is growing rapidly. Praise God for this growth. Pray for Jesus-followers in Walikale and across the whole of the Diocese of Goma to continue to grow in their faith through discipleship as well as in number. Martin also asks […]
Nepal: intense political unrest
Following the government’s ban on 26 major social media platforms this past week, frustration with political corruption, nepotism and governance failures has driven young people to lead protests, escalating to violent clashes and widespread arson. More than 20 people have died and hundreds have been injured, the country’s prime minister and president have both resigned. […]
Czech Republic: growing a vibrant Christian community
“Give thanks for those coming with openness, often from no church background. Pray for us as we walk with people asking real questions about life and faith,” write Lea and Petra Williams, who lead the Anglican congregation in Brno. As they work to cultivate a rooted, sustainable and vibrant Christian community, pray for more local […]
Ukraine: Kyiv killings
We are grateful to God that mission partner Alison Giblett is safe and unharmed following Russian strikes on the capital this week. Please pray for God’s mercy and grace for people who are hurt and grieving and continue to pray for the bloodshed to cease and for peace to prevail.
DR Congo: attack in Komanda
Local partner Bisoke Balikenga has shared that an Islamist rebel group killed more than 40 people (including nine children) in Komanda at the beginning of this week. Most of those who lost their lives were taking part in a night vigil at a church. Komanda is only 73 kilometres from Bunia, where Bisoke runs a […]
Oman’s story
Rejected and shamed but still following Jesus: the beautiful story of one brave Nepali Christian
