The Gulf: Persecution of Christians from Muslim backgrounds
Please pray for Christians in the Gulf region, particularly those with Muslim backgrounds who are experiencing persecution and have very little religious freedom. They are living under constant threat with large numbers being deported and some imprisoned. Pray for the oppression to lift and for believers living in the region to be given more freedom […]
Lebanon: Threats of war
CMS Mission Partners Nabil and Sarah ask for prayer as there are concerns in Lebanon that the war with Israel may resume. Nabil and Sarah also ask for prayer as they support the new Alpha national coordinators in the Levant who are running the Alpha course for the first time in Bethlehem.
UAE: People experiencing trauma
CMS Mission Partner H asks for prayer as she seeks to minister to people in the UAE region experiencing trauma. Please pray for H as she studies counselling and trauma, equipping herself to minister to the huge need around her. Ask God to be with the women she is discipling and praying with, ask him […]
Israel and Gaza: Ceasefire remains fragile
Please pray for the ceasefire to hold as it still remains very fragile. Palestinian civilians are still being killed as they are caught in the crossfire between the two sides. Strikes on Gaza this week marked a sharp escalation in the situation. Pray for Christian communities in both Israel and Palestine, for strength and protection.
Turkey: fighting female genital mutilation (FGM)
Mission partner Ann-Marie Wilson visited Turkey in October as part of her work of researching the prevalence of, and putting a stop to, FGM. Ann-Marie’s research uncovered a higher-than-expected prevalence of FGM in Turkey due to a high population of diaspora from Sudan, Somalia and other Middle Eastern/Asian countries. Please pray for Ann-Marie and the […]
Middle East: Gaza ceasefire
Please continue to pray for the fragile Gaza ceasefire. Slow progress is delaying decisions on the governance of Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops and the rebuilding of people’s homes and lives. Pray for the churches in Israel and Gaza to be strengthened and for Christians to be able to offer reassurance and support for […]
Middle East: ceasefire
Praise God for small steps of peaceful progress as the ceasefire in Gaza continues to be negotiated. News reports share that violence continues and any signs of peace are tentative. Pray for the ceasefire to continue to hold and for it to lead to a longstanding peace agreement.
Middle East: engaging with the message of Daniel
Mission partners J and R, engaged in Bible translation in the Middle East, write that J recently preached on Jonah in the local language and that it went well. As J now embarks on teaching from Daniel, pray that local members of the church will really engage with the message of the book.
Middle East: Gaza ceasefire
Please pray for the ceasefire to hold in Gaza despite ongoing tensions between Hamas and Israel. Pray for Israeli families reunited with their loved ones: that they can begin to heal and enjoy long awaited time together. Please also pray for those people returning home to Gaza as they seek to rebuild their lives and […]
Middle East: Gaza peace plan
Give thanks that a possible end to the conflict in Gaza is in sight, with Israel and Hamas having agreed to the first phase of a peace plan. Pray for all those involved in charting and carrying out the next steps of the peace plan and pray for God to continue to turn people’s hearts […]
Middle East: upcoming prayer event
Please pray for CMS’s online prayer event for the Middle East, taking place on 19 November. Pray for people to sign up and to be inspired to continue praying for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East beyond the event. To find out more and register, go to churchmissionsociety.org/Pray
