Lebanon: people in desperate circumstances
More than 1.4 million people in Lebanon have had to leave their homes due to airstrikes. Please pray for every person who has been displaced as they face ongoing instability, fear and lack of safety. In the midst of these incredibly difficult circumstances, pray for people to turn to Jesus and find hope in him. […]
Middle East: peace
Give thanks for the US–Iran agreement to extend the countries’ ceasefire, which is now in effect. Pray for the ceasefire to hold, and ultimately for peace to come to every part of the Middle East. Pray for people across the region to turn to Jesus. This week CMS staff heard from S, a Syrian refugee […]
Middle East: wisdom, peace in the face of adversity
Partners in the Middle East ask for prayer for wisdom in leading churches and making decisions in light of the current conflicts, economy and political climate. Pray for peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) for Christians across the region to find strength in God, and for boldness in sharing the gospel with people.
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
Give thanks for a training programme for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds which has been taking place this week and is drawing to a close this weekend. Pray for the leaders participating in the training to draw encouragement from their time with other leaders in the region and discover new ideas and fresh strength for […]
Lebanon: ongoing conflict
Southern Lebanon has recently been hit by waves of Israeli strikes. At least 11 people have died as a result of the latest strikes, according to the Lebanese health ministry. In Tyre, residents are being urged to evacuate in anticipation of more strikes. Pray for God to turn hearts to peace and ultimately for resolution. […]
Middle East: training for young Christian leaders
CMS partners are providing training for Christian leaders from Muslim backgrounds in the region next week, 4–7 June. Pray for safety in travel and for all participants to come away empowered, envisioned and built up for the next phase of their ministry.
Middle East: suffering in displacement camps
Embrace the Middle East reports that conditions in Gaza’s displacement camps are “catastrophic” due to overcrowding and a lack of clean water, sanitation and hygiene. A shortage of medical supplies means hospitals are increasingly struggling to provide healthcare. Pray for God to make a way for aid to enter Gaza and reach those who need […]
Lebanon: a country and a region in crisis
Lebanon is suffering a “humanitarian catastrophe in every sense of the word”, according to Barham Salih, the United Nations high commissioner for refugees. Over one million people – a fifth of the country’s population – has been displaced as a result of the war over the past few weeks. Pray for provision of shelter, food, […]
Middle East: safety and opportunities
H, a partner in the Middle East, asks for prayer for God’s glory to be revealed through the war and for his full purposes to be accomplished. Pray for safety for H, her team and her church, and for the current situation to open up opportunities for Jesus-followers to share their faith with others.
Middle East: an end to conflict
Pray for an end to conflict in the Middle East. Pray for diplomacy, dialogue and de-escalation: for violence to cease, for protection from harm and for peace in Iran, Lebanon and across the Middle East. Please pray for continued safety for all people in mission in the region.
Middle East: persecuted Christians
A CMS mission partner and lawyer (name withheld) supports Christians in the Middle East who are persecuted for their faith. In these volatile times, please pray for protection and strength for the body of Christ across the lands of some of the earliest churches.
Lebanon: peace, protection and provision
Our partners in Lebanon ask us to pray for the millions displaced by the current war in Lebanon and the wider Middle East, especially vulnerable Syrian refugees facing prejudice. Ask for God’s provision of shelter, medical care, and daily necessities amid economic crisis, and for an immediate end to violence, missile attacks, and regional instability. […]
