Africa: training leaders
Mission partners in different areas of Africa report that teaching terms are coming to a close. In Uganda, Sarah and Simon Cawdell give thanks for training for lay readers trained this term at Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College in Gulu, Uganda. Pray for these leaders as they return to their churches equipped with more biblical […]
Uganda: upcoming gathering
Pray for wisdom for local partner Judith Murungi, CMS-Africa’s country coordinator for Uganda, and for God’s guidance in every decision, big and small. As they plan the upcoming gathering in Uganda for people in mission, pray for Judith and others to hit on ideas and make choices that will make the gathering an edifying, restorative […]
Uganda: positive messages in refugee camps
We praise God with local partner Sam Malish for recent distribution of mini-speakers among South Sudanese refugees. Pray for refugees’ hearts to be open and for them to meet Jesus as they listen to the messages of trauma healing, peacebuilding, child protection, positive parenting and Christian teaching.
Uganda: short-termers settling in
Short-termers Emily and Matt Grimwade and their son left the UK and travelled to Arua in northern Uganda this past week. Pray for them as they begin to settle in and start working with local partner Sam Malish.
Uganda: registration of college and lay reader training
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell ask for prayer for the registration of Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College, which has been a long time coming. Pray also for the term of lay reader training which runs from September to December.
Peace through forgiveness
Lilias and her family were kept in a war zone by their own memories but discovered that because of Jesus, peace is possible.
Pulled back from the edge
Suddenly, gunfire was all around. Betty took the children by the hand and ran. What else could she do?
South Sudan/Uganda: trauma healing
Pray for the children’s workers who have been taking part in a walking-with-wounded-children trauma healing workshop this week, led by local partner Sam Malish and the team in Bidibidi 2 Refugee Camp. Pray they will be able to effectively take and use the training to help children find peace and hope for the future. Pray […]
Uganda: college registration
Mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell write that Archbishop Janani Luwum Theological College (still) has yet to be officially registered. Please pray for obstacles to be removed so that the paperwork can be finalised.
Uganda: CMS-Africa training
Please pray for local partner Judith Murungi as she coordinates CMS-Africa’s activities across the country. This weekend in Gomba, Judith and others will be leading follow-up sessions for those who recently took part in women’s empowerment training. Pray for people to attend the sessions and find them encouraging and constructive.
Women: refusing to give up on peace
Joan Busolo, CMS Africa manager, talks to Naomi Rose Steinberg about peacemaking women
Uganda: new focus
Please pray for mission partners Sarah and Simon Cawdell, particularly for Simon as he finds a new focus following the end of the Rooted in Jesus conference. Pray for good working relationships and good follow-up for the Rooted in Jesus groups. Pray that Simon is able to focus productively on the household, development and community […]
