Colombia: earthquake
An earthquake in western Colombia on Monday has killed at least 265 people, and another 500 are still missing. Pray for comfort for all those who have lost loved ones and homes, and for the country as a whole as they rebuild following this tragedy.
Colombia: female genital mutilation
Praise God that Colombia recently made female genital mutilation (FGM) illegal – the first country in Latin America to do so. Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson works with Orchid Project to end the harmful and needless practice in every country where it is still practised. Pray for the efforts of Ann-Marie and others to continue to […]
Ecuador: new place to meet
Mission partner Beverley Cannon de Pinos supports the congregation at Cuenca Christian Church (CCC), where her husband, mission associate Johnny Pinos, is pastor. CCC moved premises only a few months ago, but is once again looking for a new location, as the current landlord has other plans for the building where they currently meet. Pray […]
Guatemala: Casa de Gracia
Mission partners Azaria and David Pocasangre, who support young people and families through the local church, have recently been connecting with a new ministry called Casa de Gracia (House of Grace). This ministry seeks to provide a safe, supportive home for young adults who have no family to support them as they transition into independent […]
Chile: state of catastrophe
In north-central Chile, floods and mudslides due to heavy rains have claimed at least five lives, and several more people are missing. An additional 99,000+ people are isolated and a state of catastrophe has been declared in the Coquimbo region and the province of Huasco. Pray for stamina for rescue teams, and for the thousands […]
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Brazil: church services behind bars
Give thanks with mission partner Andy Walsh that Christians serving time at Palhoça penitentiary, a men’s open-air prison outside Florianópolis, are now allowed to gather for church services once a week. Andy and a team have faithfully served in prison ministry in the city for several years, and while hundreds of male inmates across Florianópolis […]
Paraguay: the gospel moving among Southern Énxet and Northern Enlhet speakers
After over 40 years of service in Bible translation for the Southern Énxet and Northern Enlhet languages, Tim Curtis has returned to the UK permanently and is finishing as a CMS mission partner. He may however return to Paraguay for short-term spells in the future. Tim asks for prayer for Asunción Rojas, who continues to […]
Venezuela: earthquake aftermath
Recent earthquakes have caused more than 1,450 deaths and left a further 3,000 people injured, in addition to colossal damage to people’s homes and public infrastructure. Pray for people as they grieve huge losses and look to recover and make a way forward. Ask God to strengthen Christians to be able to support and offer […]
Venezuela: earthquakes
In Caracas, earthquakes on Wednesday 24 June caused catastrophic damage, and the US Geological Survey has estimated that the death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble for signs of life as thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Pray for the Holy Spirit to lead rescuers to people […]
Brazil: leaving ministry in local hands
We were excited to have mission partners Rosie and Stu Bayford in the CMS office this week and to hear them reflect on their mission journey over the past seven years. We praise God for the energy and love they have invested in people in Olinda, Recife, supporting girls at risk through their work with […]
