Israel

Give thanks that Christian Mission to Gaza is seeing moments of spiritual openness as practical help is shared; pray that seekers keep reading, asking honest questions and finding hope in Christ. Thank God for the continued distribution of food and clean water; ask for secure routes, reliable supplies and safe access so the most vulnerable can be reached consistently. Pray too for ongoing support to families in hard hit neighbourhoods, including the 60 households recently helped with basic needs and blankets during the cold weather, and for steady provision as CMG serves hot, nourishing meals so parents and children receive food with dignity.

Christian Mission to Gaza continues to provide vital relief amid severe shortages and rising costs. Pray for ongoing provision so families can access food, clean water, and basic necessities. Ask God to strengthen and protect CMG’s team as they serve in dangerous conditions and bring comfort to those grieving losses. Pray that their faithful presence through Gaza Baptist Church will offer hope and remind families they are not forgotten, and that WorldShare’s Gaza appeal will help sustain this ministry in the months ahead.

Praise God for the work of Christian Mission to Gaza, which served over 12,000 hot meals and provided clean drinking water to families in recent months. As shortages and costs rise, pray for continued provision so thousands more can be reached. Ask for strength and protection for CMG’s team as they share Christ’s love in dangerous conditions, and for peace and comfort for families grieving loved ones lost while searching for food. Pray that WorldShare’s Gaza appeal will help sustain this vital ministry.

Even amid deep suffering, Christian Mission to Gaza has continued to reach displaced families with hot meals and financial support - tangible reminders that they are not forgotten. Praise God for their partnership with churches in Egypt, who have not only helped provide urgent medical care to civilians fleeing the conflict but have also shared the Gospel with those they serve. Please pray for Christian families in Gaza who have lost loved ones and are now sheltering in churches. Ask God to bring healing from trauma, comfort in grief and sustaining peace in the midst of ongoing hardship. Pray that the love of Jesus would shine through every act of compassion and outreach.

“In the midst of this pain, hope still rises.” Give thanks to God for the faith of our brothers and sisters in Christ in Gaza who are clinging onto the promises of Jesus even whilst facing immense suffering. Ask God to strengthen Christian Mission to Gaza as they continue to provide hot meals and clean drinking water to thousands of hurting people in Jesus’ name. Due to food shortage, it now costs Christian Mission to Gaza $11 to give away one meal. May God provide all they need to continue their aid. Praise God that despite the great food insecurity, CMG are “a source of joy and safety” in Gaza.

Please pray for Christian Mission to Gaza as they continue to provide food and clothing to the families who have travelled home to find their homes destroyed. Pray for wisdom and compassion as they begin to run long-term, faith-based healing programmes in Gaza. “With hearts full of gratitude, we continue to witness how the Lord enables us to reach out with His love to the desperate in Gaza.” Praise God that Christian Mission to Gaza feel well supported.

With the situation in Gaza ever-changing, pray that God would continue to give His strength, courage and peace to Christian Mission to Gaza as they support those suffering. Thank God that Christian Mission to Gaza feel encouraged by WorldShare: “Your prayers and support make this work possible, allowing us to deliver not just physical nourishment but also a message of hope and presence to our brothers and sisters in Gaza.”

Praise God that the team at Christian Mission to Gaza have been asked about Christianity while distributing food and water to those in need. Please pray for those in Gaza who have lost loved ones in the current conflict. Please pray for one particular lady, with seven children, whose husband was recently killed, leaving her to care for them with no provider.

Please pray that as we lead into Passover (an Old Testament Feast) that CMJ UK will have the opportunity to engage with Jewish communities sharing the truths of the Old Testament. Pray that many will remember how God gave his people a way to escape Egypt and that many will have an interest in the Passover feast's relevance for today.

CMS mission partners J and R, working in Bible translation in the Middle East, write that the book of Ezra will be reviewed for accuracy and readability (consultant-checked) in September. Pray for the Holy Spirit to guard against anything that would hinder this vital work. Pray, too, for J and the other Bible translators as they work to balance the time and effort on each book at each stage of the translation.

One of our local partners, Wilhelm Polikhronidi, manages a faith-based rehab centre in Tel Aviv, Israel. We praise God for Wilhelm, who has built close, trusting relationships with the eight men currently living in the rehab centre. As a result, the men are more open to hearing God’s word. Pray for God to continue working in these men’s lives, for healing and restoration. Pray for God to equip more servant-hearted people to reach those who are searching for hope in Jesus.

St Peter’s Church in Jaffa, Israel has been closed for over 70 years. Mission partners Jennifer and Kevin Cable are preparing to reopen the church building. Give thanks for four new members who have settled into the congregation and are now reading Scripture in their services, coming to Bible study and one who is preparing for baptism. Please pray for permits to be granted to allow repair of the tower at St Peter’s and for patience as the Cables wait.