Daily Prayer Points

Thank God for the generosity and prayers of the CMS Fellowship and ask that God will continue to use them to support work in many locations. Pray for missionaries who have recently completed their CMS service, that they would be used by God in their next ministries. 

Thank God for those around the world that CMS is assisting in their studies through the Mission Support Fund. Ask that recipients will know God’s grace and be equipped to serve his people. 

Thank God with Daniel and Olivia Webster for the visit of Dan’s parents. Pray that it would be a blessed time as they travel together. Thank God with Kylie Zietsch for some times of good rest and study. Pray for students at JBC as they begin their preaching, Bible study, and counselling practicals, that they might put into practice all they have learnt. Pray with Nathan and Diane Lovell for the Evangelical Research Fellowship at GWC: that the postgraduate students and visiting scholars would produce materials that will benefit the African Church. Thank God with Mike and Karen Roe for blessed ministry opportunities in recent years. Pray for their move to Australia in September to go smoothly and well. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Thulisile (and Thato) Mabe as they continue to parent Nala, Maru and Marang.  

Pray with Brenton and Mel Kilby that God would help the family develop a rhythm of life in Morogoro as they learn Swahili and culture. Pray with Mike and Katie Taylor that God might bring a good number of new students to Munguishi Bible College. Pray for students who know the gospel and genuinely love Jesus. Pray with Michael and Jean Burke for progress with visa applications. Pray for Jean’s safe travel to Sydney for health checks, and for Michael going to Uganda in early September for a medical course. Pray with David and Jenny Juniper for Langham Preaching seminars coming up soon: that presenters would deliver clear and helpful material, and recipients would develop skills in preaching the Bible. 

Thank the Lord with Andrew and Margaret Newman for the joy of welcoming a new cohort of students. Pray that the students will find a compelling Christlikeness in the staff. Thank God with Ryan and Lynne Verghese for holidays! Pray that they can rest well and enjoy time with wider family. Pray with Adam and Avril Friend for a blessed time with visiting family. 

Pray with M for preparation for an upcoming teacher training course: that Jesus will be glorified through the way they interact, and that they’d have opportunities to share the gospel. Pray with Anna Radkovic for friends M and M, that they would come to faith. Thank God with Anthony and Trudi Elyard for their recent commissioning service and pray as they now pack their bags, manage logistics and spend time with family and friends. Praise God with Co-Mission Partners Anwar Berhe and Tsigereda Atankir for many opportunities to speak the gospel to little children. 

Pray with Malcolm and Ainsley Purdey, and Chris and Stef Overhall, that the upcoming CEP intensive (from 9—13 September with Rhys Bezzant from Ridley College) would be encouraging and instructive for the students, and that many pastors would also be able to attend. Give thanks with Frances Cook as she visits England, enabled by an incredible gift from the Chilean Church. Pray for much learning, and happy reunions with old colleagues. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Álex (and Karina) Córdova Morales for daily growth in the fruit of the Spirit. Pray with CoMPs Andrés and Annika Ruiz Caro that Andrés will lecture faithfully and clearly at CEP, as they continue to settle into Santiago. Thank God with Adrian and Anita Lovell for their church. Pray that God would bless their pastors in their desire to better apply his Word in the light of Christ’s saving work. 

Pray with Martin and Julie Field for the students of Año Puente in second semester—especially for their growth in Christian character and service. Give thanks with Amy Stephens for a refreshing break. Pray for a great start to the second semester, including campus Bible groups. Pray with Peter and Terry Blowes for God’s name to be honoured this week in Cordoba through their contribution to the Año Puente program with the Fields. Thank God with Pedro and Joy Oliveira Woolmer for the opportunity for Pedro to speak at Chile’s national leader’s training camp (6—8 September). Pray that he would teach clearly and faithfully from 1, 2, and 3 John. Thank God with Nick and Kysha Davies for the opportunity to teach a Bible overview at a regional IFES training event. Pray with Co-Mission Partners Bryan and Sarah Haro Leon for Sarah, that her women’s Bible study would be able to meet consistently despite the demands of life. 

Give thanks with Matt and Ellen Tyler for language learning so far. Pray for diligence and clarity in their upcoming language test, and for good health during a month-long village stay in September. Pray with Joel and Tiffanie Atwood for good follow-up with people who read John’s Gospel in their ‘Who is Jesus?’ mission. Praise God for three church plants in remote villages, being looked after by the Atwoods’ church. Pray with Keith and Marion Birchley that they will seek the Lord’s help as they navigate leaving PNG in November. Thank God with David Pettett that after a busy start, August has been quieter. Pray for third-year students preparing their exit theses. Pray that God will provide new staff after an unexpected resignation. Give thanks with Bill and Linda Colyer for upcoming deputation visits to Acacia Ridge and Gympie Presbyterian Churches. 

Pray with Ian and Jenny Wood that God would help them be ready for teaching: the fifth block of the year for Jenny, and a new subject for Ian. Pray for their students, that they would take what they learn and use it in their own communities. Give thanks with Derek and Rosemary Snibson for time spent in August in Ngukurr and nearby communities. Pray that God would encourage church members there in life and ministry. Pray with Simon and Claire Koefoed for son Toby’s health and persistence in the last months of Year 12. Pray for a new Dean of Anglican Students for Nungalinya College in 2025. Pray with Co-Mission Partners James (and Miriam) Woods, Marlene Andrews and Mandy Manggurra for daily opportunities to speak of Christ. 

Pray with Chris and Karen Webb for the revival of the church in the community of Noonkanbah (a previously strong church that now battles to have regular gatherings). Give thanks with Matt and Lisa Pearson for clear and present words for the living, recently shared at a graveside during a funeral. Pray with Josh and Steph Mackenzie as they start winding things up before Home Assignment; that people would understand why they have to leave temporarily, and be supportive. Thank God with Geoff and Hannah Harper for a recent opportunity to spend a week at St Andrew’s Hall doing intensive training. Pray that insights learned would be used for God’s kingdom. Pray with Samuel and Bec Gorfine for good conversations as they speak at partner churches, and that more might be encouraged to ‘pray’ and ‘go’. Thank God with Maggie Crewes that she is back in SA and church partnership visits have begun. Pray that as she communicates the big change from Africa/Asia to NT, that supporters would quickly catch the vision and opportunities available. 

SAH: Thank God for the St Andrew’s Hall team, delivering an ‘intensive’ session to church and ministry leaders in August. Pray that they would have time to refresh and review the St Andrew’s Hall course in the second half of this year. 

Mentac: Please pray for the Lord’s guidance for several people who are considering training with Mentac in 2025. 

Across Cultures: Pray for planning for the Across Cultures Training Days for 2025: that God would direct us towards great speakers and helpful content in the areas of World Religions, Prayer, and Cultural Awareness. 

Pray with D and T in an environment of official suspicion of foreigners, that T may have more opportunities for service. Pray with L for visiting link churches visits, that it will be of mutual encouragement. Please also pray for her discipline in rest, and time alone with the Lord. Pray with Sam and Shan-Shan Chrisp that as the academic year starts, they can connect with new first-year students. Pray with Lachlan and Candy Grice that they would have opportunities to speak of Jesus with their neighbours while on Home Assignment. 

Pray with Kellie Nicholas, Chenny Thie, and Dene and Rachel Hughes for the KGK Summer Camp ‘One for All’ next week, that non-Christian students attending will come to recognise that Jesus’ death was for them. Pray also for God’s blessing and protection on the ‘Challenge Camp’ (27-31 August). Pray with Elle Bryce for a profitable time at a missionary conference in Karuizawa, and her contact afterwards with a non-Christian friend. 

Pray with Matt and Bex Ooi for God’s sustaining strength and spiritual refreshment through summer, as Matt balances ministry commitments and language learning. Pray with Dave and Beck McIntyre as Alyssa and Natasha start a new school year, remembering also the many kids who find it difficult to return to school after the holidays. Pray with Steven and Sandra Parsons for freshness and inspiration as summer holidays come to an end, and ministries gear up to start again after a break. Pray with Adam and Helane Ramsay for rest and refreshment for their family once summer camps and sermons are over. Pray with Nathan and Maki Clapham as they begin a cafe this month to help build relationships in the local community. 

Pray with Bruce and Libby Hayes for a suitable teacher to replace Libby by October. Pray too for Bruce preparing a ‘Advanced Equipping in Trauma Healing’ seminar for folk across South Asia. Pray with Co-Mission Partners (CoMPs) Sam and Sharmila Budhathoki, Ashish Christian and Karuna Sharma, and Jiwan and Binita that God may give them courage and boldness in speaking the gospel as opportunities arise. 

Thank God with A for the joy and mutual encouragement received during Home Assignment. Pray as she prepares to return to location at the end of August. Pray with M and K as they begin a two-week holiday in a neighbouring country: that their first ever ‘out of country’ holiday will be the rest and refresher needed. Pray with E that August would be a refreshing time before starting the new school year. Pray with K (and A) that she might have more opportunities to share the reason for her hope with her colleagues. Pray with S and E for their kids starting school this week. Pray for the family to find a good apartment to rent, with great neighbours. 

Thank God with R for the growth of her church, and pray as they search for a lead pastor. Thank God with J and P for a restful summer break. Pray for J as he settles into the new work environment: for good relationships with co-workers and students, and for wisdom as he works through the IT needs of the school. Pray with J and S for a believing family they are coming alongside, who face challenging circumstances. Pray with S and D for a healthy child due to enter the world this month: for a safe and smooth delivery, and that God would bless their family in these changes. 

Give thanks with J for her new team, and ask that they would be a support to one another in life and ministry. Pray with S and M for believers and non-believers alike to put their trust in Jesus’ eternal Kingdom in the midst of continuing war and despair in the region. Pray with Dan and Marg as the school year commences, that new students, teachers and families would settle in well and serve faithfully. Pray with Gavin and Megan Rosser that lots of people will join church in August and September, and that the Rossers would welcome them well and bring the gospel to each one. Pray with Derk and Susan as they interview a Christian Studies teacher who will be joining Susan. Pray that they work together well and that the new teacher will have an ongoing love for God, the teaching of his Word, and a love for the students. Thank God with L for the strong and faithful support he is receiving for his return to gospel work in the Middle East. Pray with M for God to speak through his sermon preparation, youth group talks, and small group studies. 

Pray with B as she begins her Home Assignment, that God would stir many to join in prayer that Jesus be known and worshipped amongst the unreached of the Middle East. Give thanks with C for the generosity, encouragement and joy of connecting with so many people in her time back in Australia. Pray with J as she heads back to location, that God would raise up more workers to send to the Middle East—especially men. Pray with M for the opportunity to rest and spend good time with family before she returns to the Middle East. Pray with W and S as S and others from their church prepare to begin a mothers’ and toddlers’ group for refugee families in their community. Pray that women with soft hearts will register, and that there will be many volunteers to serve them. Thank God with S and P for their church, and for the people who have stepped in to teach in their absence while on Home Assignment. 

Pray with Morgan and Olivia for encouraging visits with some of their partner churches, and for good times with extended family before they return to the Middle East in late August. Pray with Elizabeth that she would finish up language learning well this month, and transition back to her normal role, while using deepened language skills to serve the Kingdom for God’s glory. Pray with John and Deb for a good week-long break with family in Melbourne, and a restful break on the way back to the Middle East, before they hit the new year in September. Pray with Craig and Lisse for good planning as the kick-off for the ministry year fast approaches. Ask that God would be at work in their church and city. Thank God with Ray and Sandy for the ministry of Kids Church and pray for this gospel work as they restart in September. 

NSW & ACT: Give thanks for CMS Mission Up Close Live and all who attended to hear of God working in the Middle East. Pray for upcoming Camps MMM Junior and Central, and the team as they prepare. 

QNNSW: Give thanks for the recent Mission Encounter event in Tamworth, and for the encouragement and faithfulness of supporters in regional areas across QNNSW. 

SANT: Praise God for the Annual Online Dinner on 24 July and the many who could join in. Pray that those who participated would continue to have their eyes lifted to God’s global mission. 

TAS: Pray with Amanda and Maurice Jacobson as they re-adjust to life and ministry at Elim Bible School in Cambodia after a fruitful Home Assignment. Pray for Yumin (student minister) as she studies at Moore College, ministers at a large international church and prepares for ministry in SE Asia next year. 

VIC: Praise God for the launch of the ‘Capital Campaign’ for missionary accommodation. Pray that people would respond with generosity. 

WA: Give thanks for God’s provision over the last financial year. Pray that CMS-WA would have wisdom in dealing well with new mission applicants. 

Thank God with David and Cathie Sandifer for time with supporters and family in the USA in July and August. Pray also for the family camp that they will be serving at in France on return. Pray with Co-Mission Partner Jotham Booker for the church leadership team to keep working well together. Pray with Klaus and Jude Hickel as they prepare to launch a church plant on 1 September. 

Pray with Simon and Jessica Cowell for a refreshing break with some CMS colleagues, and for a preaching conference later this month on ‘the Law’, where Simon will present a seminar on ‘the tabernacle’. Pray with Co-Mission Partner (CoMP) Andrea (and Geanne) Becciolini for much needed physical and mental rest as they take a couple of weeks of holiday. Pray that God will refresh them and prepare them for a new academic year. Pray with Jason and Hannah Fairclough that the summer break would be a great chance to refresh, connect with co-workers, and prepare for their new baby. Pray with Gillian Law for visits to partner churches in Tamworth, Orange, and Armidale this month. Thank God for many in these churches who partner with his work among uni students in Rome. Pray with CoMPs Bostjan and Lidija Cifer for strength to persevere in grace and ministry. Pray with CoMP Manuel Ardolino for GBU summer camp, an evangelistic camp at the end of the month in Sicily, where students will invite their non-believing friends to spend time together in the Bible.

Pray with Jim and Tanja French for safe travels, refreshment and good family time during their holidays. Pray with Lauren Raiter for her church in Madrid (Agua de Vida), as the church chooses a denomination to join, and continues to faithfully pursue God and declare his glory. Give thanks with Miriam Bradshaw for time to rest and recharge during holidays. Thank God with Chris and Kristy Galea for the wonderful support and encouragement from partner churches this month while on Home Assignment.  

Pray with Karina Brabham for students to grow in their knowledge of and love for God’s Word through the GBU summer conference (17—23 August). Pray with Colin and Catherine Puffett nearing the end of Home Assignment: for their transition back to France, and that the mutual encouragement experienced with supporters will help bear fruit for the kingdom in both France and Australia. Pray with Josh and Susannah Apieczonek for many moments of connection, encouragement and prayer with churches and supporters in Australia. Thank God with Gillian Akers for an apartment, three weeks of intensive language learning, and deepening friendships both at church and with other Christian women. Pray with Michael and Rani Grivas-Allison for a restful family holiday, and for grace in travel and at home as Michael travels for an IFES conference later in August. Pray with Howard and Patricia Spencer that students will be ready to serve the GBU groups in September when uni begins again. Praise God with Emma Payne for the beginning of deputation and so many generous link churches. Pray that many will capture the vision to see a France that knows Jesus. 

Thank God with Marty and Jenny Foord for the new ETCAsia students, and pray for more space to accommodate the growing needs of the college. Pray with Christopher and Julie Dean for the third two-week training block for non-ordained church leaders, starting on 26 August. Pray for Chris as he does part of the teaching, and for both Chris and Julie as they help with translation for visiting Australian teachers, and in various practical ways. Thank God with Chris and Grace Adams, as each week recently Grace and the Scripture Union team have had the opportunity to give a kids’ Bible presentation to children and mothers who are victims of sexual and physical abuse. Pray as they continue this emotionally challenging ministry. Pray with Malcolm and Leanne for Hanoi Bible College as it works towards a move to a new campus in September. Praise God with Taulama Siuhengalu for a smooth transition to life in Vietnam, and pray that he might continue to dig deep into language and culture learning. Pray with Co-Mission Partner T (and N) for daily growth in the fruit of the Spirit. 

Pray with Nick and Rebekah for a safe labour for Rebekah at the end of the month. Pray with Rowan for the first intake of students at the new Theological College in South East Asia, that they will grow in wisdom, grace and faithfulness through their studies and practical placements. Pray with Andrew Buchanan and Abi Tandiseru for mutual encouragement as they begin deputation. Thank God with Chris and Erin for their upcoming CMS pastoral visit this month.  

Pray with Julie that her new visa process would advance enough to allow her to start uni on 2 September. Pray with Jon and Deborah for a good start to the new academic year—especially with Simeon in his last year of school, and Ollie in his last year of uni. Pray with Rebekah for God to send more students to study at the college, and for those who begin this month to start well. Thank God with Josh and Nici for encouraging visits from family and friends. Pray for Josh as he starts teaching for the new academic year, and the kids as they return to school—especially Eva and Lily as they start middle school.