Latin America: looking ahead
Please pray for the next stage of dialogue with leaders from across Latin America and with CMS’s people in mission and staff across the region regarding pioneering mission in Latin America. The aim is to look at how a mission movement might grow using creativity and innovation to share Jesus in the places where the […]
Guatemala: independence celebrations
As the country prepares for its annual independence celebrations this Sunday (with activities also on Saturday), it is experiencing a time of great political uncertainty with the election of a new president (who takes office in January) and there are fears of a coup or assassination being attempted by his opponents. Also, there is currently […]
Ecuador: drug trafficking gangs
Please pray for the people of Ecuador, where violence continues as drug trafficking gangs fight with the state authorities. Recently nearly 60 prison guards were taken hostage by imprisoned gang members although they were later released. Pray too for the country as it approaches its presidential election final run-off vote in mid-October. May the right […]
Brazil: Aguazinha community market
Thank you to those who have been praying for the community market in Aguazinha, which was struggling to source the surplus food necessary to supply those in need. Rosie and Stu Bayford write that they are once again receiving more food, allowing them to once again offer fresh fruit and veg to the local community. […]
Peru: clothing former prisoners
From mission partner Anna Sims, who ministers among female prisoners and ex-offenders in Peru: “The Winter Clothing Event for the ex-offenders was a joyful time. All the ex-offenders that we currently work with in Lima are invited to hear a short reflection and then ‘shop’ from the seasonal clothing donations we’ve received. Each woman is […]
Latin America: Adelante conference
Please pray for the upcoming Adelante conference (23 September) with its focus “Mission on the urban edge”. As the volunteer team from CMS’s Latin America forum pull the event together please pray for the team, for all those who will be speaking and presenting, for all the attendees travelling from across the country and joining […]
Ecuador and Guatemala: Elections
Praise God for peaceful elections in Guatemala with the election of new President Bernardo Arévalo. Please continue to pray for a peaceful transition of power and for the future direction of the country. In Ecuador, following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio who had spoken out against drug gangs and corruption, voting in presidential […]
Brazil: travelling
Please pray for CMS manager in Latin America Paul Tester and director of mission Andy Roberts as they spend time in Brazil visiting people in mission. Pray for them to bring encouragement to those they visit.
Ecuador: assassination
Mission partners Sharon Wilcox and Bev Cannon ask for prayer following the assassination of Fernando Villavicencio, one of the candidates for the presidential election being held on 20 August. Please pray for comfort for his family, for people to remain calm, for the protection of the remaining candidates and for those involved with the killing […]
Brazil: travelling
Please pray for CMS manager in Latin America Paul Tester and director of mission Andy Roberts as they travel to Brazil to visit people in mission. Pray for them to bring encouragement to those they spend time with and to be encouraged themselves by what they see God is doing in this country.
Brazil: travelling
Pray for CMS’s mission work in Brazil, for CMS’s people in mission in the country and for those CMS is partnering with there. Mission director Andy Roberts and manager in Latin America Paul Tester will be visiting people across the country over the next few weeks. Please pray for safe travels, for the incredible mission […]
