Brazil: coming to know Jesus in prison
“It’s essential that this course spreads in the prison environment. The Word of God is our tool for teaching and liberation.” This is a quote from a man in prison outside Florianópolis, Brazil, who recently took a course on the foundations of the Christian faith. We give thanks with mission partners Andy and Kati Walsh […]
Argentina: flooding
Please continue to pray for indigenous communities affected by the flooding of the Pilcomayo and Bermejo rivers in the north of Argentina. Give thanks that CMS’s partner organisation the Anglican Church of Northern Argentina has been able to provide food and water for many people during this difficult time. The organisation will now shift their […]
Paraguay: new bishop
Praise God for the consecration of the new Anglican Bishop of Paraguay, Ronald Irene, on 27 March. He was consecrated in a joyful and moving service joined by representatives from around the world including Paul Tester, Tim Curtis, Alison and Chris Hawksbee and Beryl Baker from CMS. Pray for the Church in its three-fold focus […]
Brazil: community and a new start
We give thanks with mission partners Marcio Ciechanovicz and Noemi Celeti for Jana, a single mum who recently connected with Marcio and Noemi and the DuPark project in Indaiatuba, São Paulo. Through the project, Marcio and Noemi take church to people in the local park and share the gospel in new ways. Jana was out […]
Argentina: flooding in the Chaco
Heavy rains in northern Argentina have caused the Pilcomayo and Bermejo rivers to burst their banks, flooding some communities and cutting off others. More than 19 communities and 2000 people are affected: several hundred people have been evacuated but others are still waiting for help to arrive. The Anglican Church of Northern Argentina is mobilising […]
Bolivia: shortages of fuel and foreign currency
Pray for Bolivia, where a lack of foreign currency has led to an inability to pay for imported fuel and in turn caused a fuel shortage. Queues at petrol stations can take up to a day (mission partners Andrew and Lisa Peart report having to queue overnight in order to be able to buy fuel) […]
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Star barista brings new life to Honduras social enterprise and finds new life with Jesus
Life-changing chance for young man in Chaco
Indigenous mission movement provides a platform for young leaders
Argentina: learning Spanish and getting stuck in
Short-termer Immy recently arrived in Argentina and has just begun work serving the church there. Pray for Immy as she begins Spanish lessons and gets involved in different projects through the church.
Brazil: furlough and community market
Please pray for mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford as they return to the UK this coming week and begin a four-month furlough visiting churches and spending time with friends and family. Pray especially for their daughter, Ottelie (who will turn two shortly after their arrival), for her health and well-being as she adapts to […]
Guatemala: supporting family through illness
Lift up mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre and Azaria’s family as they all support Azaria’s younger brother Zeph, who was diagnosed with leukaemia last year. We give thanks with the family that Zeph is responding well to chemotherapy and medication. Please pray for Zeph’s continued recovery and full healing and for peace, patience, and wisdom […]
Honduras: moving house
Pray for mission partners Lindsey and Steve Poulson, who mentor young people, as they move house this weekend due to changes in the use of the centre they have been living in. Praise God they don’t have to move far and for the provision of alternative accommodation. Pray for them too as they prepare for […]
