Latest Prayers

This final week, we pray for the International Day of UN Peacekeepers is on 29 May. This week, we pray for our projects where peace is fragile or non-existent. Please pray for: - our work in Myanmar where children face increased conflict and ethnic violence from their own government - our work in Syria, where children traumatised by war receive therapy as well as education - for our partners in South Sudan, where tribal warfare throws vulnerable lives into chaos again and again.

This third week, we pray for our work in Uganda, which Head of Operations Steve Wicking hopes to visit (18-24). Please pray for: - safety and good health during Steve’s trip and no travel disruptions / flight cancellations - wisdom and inspiration for country manager David - health and safety for all our sponsored children, for education to break generational cycles of poverty and disadvantage - continued development of work with children with disabilities, and vocational training.

This second week, give thanks for our partners, the GCare Foundation, and their unwavering commitment to Dalit children in Patripul, India. Please pray for: - opportunities and fair access to education for children in Patripul - safety for Dalit girls, often disregarded even by their families - protection for the staff and GCare Centres against higher caste groups opposing their work - wisdom and energy for Director Simon and managers Mahendra and Manisha.

At the beginning of May, we pray for our partners in Ethiopia and their work with marginalised communities. Please pray for: - the new classrooms at Walito Sodo, which are almost completed, giving thanks that the team could do more with the budget than originally envisioned - our successful Wells for Women Farmers initiative - pray an application to expand this project is successful - wisdom for our partners as they consider other ways they can support vulnerable children.

Praise God that donations for 72 looms are making widows in Afghanistan independent. Pray for them as they fellowship and serve the Lord.

Migrants have arrived at the Crowborough camp, and our church is able to run services for the Christians among them. The local mosque has already conducted services and left a book table for the residents. Today our church will hold a service, and books from Elam and others will be set out. Please pray for this new mission field.

CMS partner Anna Sims works alongside the local church to build community and share Jesus in creative ways in urban Lima, Peru. She asks for prayer for the team running iCafe – a church and cultural initiative which stands for imagination, culture, art and faith – as they focus on deepening relationships and sharing Jesus with artists and others working in creative industries in Lima.

Please lift up CMS’s safeguarding team, who carry much responsibility for the safety and welfare of people connected with CMS, particularly children and vulnerable adults. Pray for God’s leading and wisdom for the team as they provide guidance and training for all CMS staff and people in mission.

Praise God for the flourishing work in Guam: “growing in student numbers, student involvement, and student initiative”.

Pray for upcoming InterVarsity Canada summer camps - for fun, safety, personal growth, and encounters with Jesus. Pray that students serving as cabin leaders will model Christ among the youngsters.

Praise God for his work of salvation! In 2025 more than 30 North Africans believed in and around the region where a team is based. Most have been baptised and are in regular fellowship. This is more new believers in one year than in the previous ten years combined! Pray for these new believers – that they would grow in faith, withstand inevitable persecution, form into new churches and share their faith courageously. Pray for the three key North African partners as they disciple these new believers and develop leaders.