Madagascar: transitional government and new bishop
Ialy Tongasoa, CMS-Africa’s local partner and country coordinator for Madagascar, asks for prayer for the country’s new transitional government to take effective initiatives that will lead to the development of Madagascar. Pray for the Diocese of Toliara’s new assistant bishop, Rev Osoro Victor Aunda from Nairobi, Kenya, who was consecrated on 9 November, as he […]
Madagascar: unrest and miltary takeover
Pray with Ialy Tongasoa, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator in Madagascar, for this nation as a new military government has just taken over following weeks of protests. In recent days, people have been unable to open their businesses, schools are closed, and many lives, including those of soldiers have been lost. The ongoing violence has also destroyed much of […]
Madagascar: women’s empowerment training
We give thanks with CMS-Africa and Ialy Tongasoa, who coordinates CMS-Africa’s activities in Madagascar, for a recent women’s empowerment training course in Ambotaka, on the east coast of the country. Pray for the women who participated in the training to apply what they have learned as they step into new opportunities such as running small […]
Madagascar: aftermath of cyclones
CMS-Africa asks for prayer for communities which have endured three consecutive cyclones. In some locations, church buildings and houses have been destroyed, rice fields have been flooded and crops have been damaged. Pray for the provision of food and clean water and for church leaders as they support people to find hope in Jesus.
Madagascar: training and recovery from cyclone
CMS-Africa country coordinator for Madagascar, Ialy Tongasoa, is conducting various training programmes in Ampasimanjeva over the next few weeks: 3D (Discover, Develop, Deploy; training to help young people identify, develop and start using their skills), F4 (Financial Freedom for Families; a biblical stewardship and budgeting course) and women’s empowerment training. Pray for people in Ampasimanjeva […]