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Pray for the work of the Bible Society and Good News for Everyone: https://goodnewsuk.com/the-bible

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Let's pray for those in government and our local MPs.

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Below are some general pointers to help you pray about Parliament, politics, government and the role of the church. Join our mailing list to receive termly prayer letters.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
- 1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV UK

Parliament

Pray for your MP: that they will make wise decisions for the good of their constituents and that they will be able to cope with the stresses and strains of public office. Why not write to your MP to let them know that you are praying for them?

Pray for the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords: that good and just decisions will be made and that the tone of debate is measured and constructive.

Pray for Christian MPs, Peers and staff: that their faith will grow and that they will seek to serve God, being salt and light in Parliament. Pray that all Christians working in Parliament will model disagreeing well and be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Thank God for the freedoms we enjoy to pray and worship and to participate in public life.

Politics

Pray for politics of wisdom, integrity, self-sacrifice and policymaking for the good of all.

Pray for effective and gracious Christian presence and influence in political debate.

Pray for the wise explanation of God's truth in the public square.

Pray that the wisdom of the Bible would be listened to in what it says about human flourishing across all policy areas.

Pray that the Christian groups in each of the main parties would grow in influence and the positive contribution that they can make.

Government

Pray for wisdom for the King, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

Pray for integrity, truth and compassion throughout Government.

Pray for the positive influence of God's people for the good of all throughout all Government departments.

Pray that the UK Government would be a strong force for good in foreign policy and bringing relief to those suffering throughout the world.

Church

Pray for greater Christian engagement in local and national politics and that churches will effectively support and encourage those who feel called to serve God in politics.

Pray for good relationships between churches and their local MPs and that churches will seek ways in which they can support MPs in serving their communities.

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Below are some general pointers to help you pray about Parliament, politics, government and the role of the church. Join our mailing list to receive termly prayer letters. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

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Helpful prayer points for Venezuela!

You can also support the aid work here: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/venezuela-earthquake-appeal

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How to pray for Venezuela after the earthquakes

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Join Tearfund in prayer for every person whose life has been impacted in some way after two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela at around 6pm local time on 24 June.

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Pray for the mission and evangelism taking place through the World Cup.

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Jesus Film Project · World Cup 2026 Activate

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Jesus Film Project Activate — share World Cup 2026 videos in the language that matches your audience.

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Pray for this topical issue and the needs of those in our own city who are hungry today.

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Follow Jesus to people suffering the hunger crisis

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Hunger is closing in on families like Esther’s around the world. Jesus’ love calls us to act.

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Read the attached to help you in your prayers for Lebanon and the Middle East

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This guide helps individuals, churches, and groups pray for the crisis across the Middle East.

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Pray for Sudanese people fleeing conflict and facing extreme poverty as a result of the ongoing violence, that God would be their healer and comforter and provide for all their needs.

Pray for strength for Tearfund’s partner as they provide cash support and life-saving aid to communities in East Darfur.

Pray that the international community will pursue a ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access.

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Sudan is at breaking point. Sign our petition to demand the UK Government takes action to save lives now.

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Pray for the Church

Pray for stability

Pray for those in power

Pray for justice

Pray for Iranians in the UK concerned for family and friends

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1. For young people in Milton Keynes
Pray that Youthwork+ can support children’s and youth leaders reach the many young people across Milton Keynes, especially those not connected to a church.

2. For leaders and volunteers
Pray for encouragement, wisdom, and strength for the youth and children’s leaders in their networks. Asking God to raise up more passionate leaders to join the work.

3. For partnerships
Thank God for the churches, charities and other youth initiatives involved across the city and pray for deeper unity and collaboration across Milton Keynes and beyond.

4. For Youthwork+’s growth and provision
Pray for God’s guidance, resources, and opportunities as Youthwork+ expands its work with the children’s and youth leaders in the city and beyond.

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The Bible teaches us to steward God's creation. We can pray about this issue using the Tearfund link attached.

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COP30, this year’s UN annual climate conference, is one vital opportunity for us to live out our Christian calling both to love our neighbours as ourselves and to care for God’s creation. Read more here about COP30, including why Tearfund will be there, what we’ll be doing, and who we’re taking along.

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Let's pray for an end to all forms of modern day slavery

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Please note that this prayer guide contains facts and information relating to human trafficking and slavery that are shocking and uncomfortable. If using this in a group context, please be aware that different experiences and contexts may mean this material could be troubling or difficult for individuals.
Today, human trafficking and slavery are illegal in almost all the nations of the world - but they continue to happen. In fact, it's estimated that around 50 million people are currently trapped in some form of modern slavery around the world (1) .

How do we pray for such an overwhelming crisis? In this guide, we'll go through a few areas to focus your prayers.

Along with ways to pray now, we've also given you a few ideas for how to continue to pray for this issue in your daily life. Let's be persistent in prayer to see an end to this global crisis.

Get informed

Before you start praying, let's get a snapshot of the situation. Human trafficking is a hidden crime, so it's difficult to get exact figures, but experts estimate that:

Human trafficking happens all over the world - no nation is exempt.

Of the 50 million people being trafficked today, a significant proportion (anywhere from 17 to 22 million) are women and girls trapped in forced marriage .( 2)

The rest are trapped in commercial sexual exploitation, in brothels and online, as well as in forced labour across many industries.

The revenue generated by human trafficking is around $150 billion every single year, and more than 60% of that comes from sexual exploitation . ( 3)

Around 12% of people forced into modern slavery are . ( 4)

These are sobering statistics. As you read them, allow the Holy Spirit to bring your emotions to the surface. You may feel anger, grief, or shock - invite God to be with you in these feelings, and ask Him to share His heart with you.

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Pray for an End to Human Trafficking - 24-7 Prayer International

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This prayer guide marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. You can use it to inform your own private prayer, or as the basis for praying together as a group

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Pray for the church in china facing a new crackdown from the authorities this week. Pastors have been arrested and many ordinary people harassed. Pray for strength for our brothers and sisters and thank God for the 44 million Christians in that country. See Reuters report.

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Pray for this family in their first year serving Christ overseas.

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Ingrid and Roger Hamlet joined BMS World Mission as specialists in orthotics and prosthetics. On completion of their missions and language training, they will serve at Guinebor II hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, where they will set up a Prosthetics and Orthotics Department in 2025.

They met at university, where they both studied prosthetics and orthotics. They felt God's call to mission work before they married. As a teenager, Roger wanted to use his education to serve in mission work and Ingrid chose her degree so she could be useful in a developing world context.

Roger enjoys rock climbing and river kayaking. Ingrid loves drawing and painting. In recent years, they have spent a lot of time at the playground with their two children, Mark and Joel!

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Ingrid and Roger Hamlet | BMS World Mission

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Ingrid and Roger Hamlet joined BMS World Mission as specialists in orthotics and prosthetics. On completion of their missions and language training, they will serve at Guinebor II hospital in N'Djamena, Chad, where they will set up a Prosthetics and Orthotics Department in 2025. They met at university, where they both studied prosthetics and orthotics.

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Pray for peace and justice. Every day, Ukraine loses innocent civilians - among them children, women, and the elderly. Cities and villages are systematically shelled. Millions have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other cities or countries.

Pray for the protection of Christians in Ukraine

Pray for comfort for the grieving and for the rebuilding of churches.

Pray for the return of abducted children. Children have been kidnapped by occupiers.

Pray for an end to all violence

For more information: https://prayforukraine.org.ua/

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A Call for Spiritual Unity.A Cry for Heavenly Intercession.A Light of Hope Amid Darkness.

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Give thanks to God for the work of His Spirit across this nation - we're hearing of great things happening.

Pray for revival to start in our own hearts.

Revival often begins in unified communities seeking after God’s heart together. Pray that we will become desperate for God's presence.

Cry out for God’s Spirit to move, for the Church to be equipped for mission and for people to hear and respond to the good news of Jesus. (Acts 2:1-41)

Pray for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done where there is deprivation or difficulty (Matt. 6:10)

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Pray for Alpha restarting 24th September

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Pray for Alpha restarting 24th September

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Pray for the guests: to feel at home with us and for an openness in their hearts so that they can connect with Jesus.

Pray that the Lord will bring the people to us that He has planned.

Pray that the Holy Spirit may prompt questions about Jesus and for discussions to be fruitful

Pray for an anointing of wisdom and compassion for all who are leading the small groups.

Pray for those who are volunteering to prepare the meals and offer practical hospitality.

Pray for courage for us all to invite our friends

Pray for people to come to faith in Christ.

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As Ukraine marks it's independence, let's continue to pray for peace across the nation.

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A Call for Spiritual Unity.A Cry for Heavenly Intercession.A Light of Hope Amid Darkness.

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Pray for people - mercy, protection and safe passage

Pray for problems - pray for solutions to the complexities of the situation

Pray for those in power - that they will work towards peace

Pray for principalities - there are forces of evil at work that only God has the power to break

Pray for believers - to point people to the love of Christ

These prayer points are a summary of information posted by 24-7 prayer. They are not our own.

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Pray for peace and the strengthening of the church.

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Use the link to help you pray for those affected by the earthquake.

https://www.tearfund.org/stories/2025/04/pray-for-myanmar

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Let's keep praying for people like Olana and Oleg and pray for peace

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Mission workers

Air raid sirens go off so frequently in Kyiv that most people ignore them now. While so many still feel the traumatic effects of those first few hectic months of war in Ukraine, a sense of uneasy normalcy has settled over the nation. Piles of rubble and the threat of strikes are constant reminders of the conflict, yet life still goes on between the bullet-damaged buildings and burnt-out cars. It's in these spaces where Ukrainian Christians are at work - determined to bring light where there is darkness.

When war first broke out, the Ukrainian Baptist Union (UBU) and the European Baptist Federation, both longstanding BMS World Mission partners, swiftly began their response. As refugees fled from the east of the country, many went on to other countries in Europe to find safety. But almost three years on, the UBU response is focusing more on those remaining in their communities and internally displaced people. People like Alona and Oleg.

Alona and Oleg are from Luhansk, a region that is currently occupied by Russia. Alona is a teacher and Oleg is a pastor and church planter. When the invasion first began, they fled with just a grab bag, leaving their home and everything else behind. Over 500 miles later, they arrived in Kyiv. With nowhere to go and no family with them, they didn't know where to turn - until they found a local Baptist church that was offering support to displaced people.

At the peak of the war, churches in Kyiv were welcoming over 1,000 people a day seeking refuge. Not only did Alona and Oleg receive hot food and vital medicine - they found a community who could support them when they needed it most. And Oleg could see that people also needed a sign of hope during the horrors they were facing, so as soon as he could he began preaching and serving refugees in need, showing them that they had a God of peace and justice they could believe in.

But it would be two more years before they would see this small ministry come into fullness. In 2022, the owners of a casino nearby left the country - leaving an ideal space for Alona and Oleg to fully plant a new church. The bar has been repurposed into a kitchen, and there's plenty of space for the congregation and children's groups to share fellowship together. And their conviction of God's plans and faithfulness for their community led to the ideal name: God's Design Church.

The heart behind the church is to emulate the support Alona and Oleg received when they first arrived in Kyiv: "those who come to church come first because of humanitarian assistance," says Oleg. Since the church's official founding two years ago, 36 people have been baptised and they have 90 regular attendees on a Sunday. It's a beautiful thing to behold, seeing how the Lord is at work and transforming lives in the mess of war - and, thanks to your support, it's something we're seeing across the whole of Ukraine.

Thanks to the generous gifts of BMS supporters, Baptist churches across Ukraine are receiving help and warmth this winter. You're helping provide winter fuel to over 500 churches across the country to create crucial warm spaces for people facing a bitterly cold winter. You're also making it possible for mobile kitchens to distribute hot meals to people living in some of the worst affected areas in eastern Ukraine. Thank you so much for remembering Ukraine - and let us pray that God's love and peace will continue to be made known across this nation.

Author: Laura Durrant

Published: 12/12/2024

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Pray for Ukraine - refugees coming to faith

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Discover how Ukrainian Christians find hope and faith amidst war. Read about Alona and Oleg's inspiring journey to found God's Design Church.

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Pray for the Church in Ukraine as we pray for peace.

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Mission workers

Air raid sirens go off so frequently in Kyiv that most people ignore them now. While so many still feel the traumatic effects of those first few hectic months of war in Ukraine, a sense of uneasy normalcy has settled over the nation. Piles of rubble and the threat of strikes are constant reminders of the conflict, yet life still goes on between the bullet-damaged buildings and burnt-out cars. It's in these spaces where Ukrainian Christians are at work - determined to bring light where there is darkness.

When war first broke out, the Ukrainian Baptist Union (UBU) and the European Baptist Federation, both longstanding BMS World Mission partners, swiftly began their response. As refugees fled from the east of the country, many went on to other countries in Europe to find safety. But almost three years on, the UBU response is focusing more on those remaining in their communities and internally displaced people. People like Alona and Oleg.

Alona and Oleg are from Luhansk, a region that is currently occupied by Russia. Alona is a teacher and Oleg is a pastor and church planter. When the invasion first began, they fled with just a grab bag, leaving their home and everything else behind. Over 500 miles later, they arrived in Kyiv. With nowhere to go and no family with them, they didn't know where to turn - until they found a local Baptist church that was offering support to displaced people.

At the peak of the war, churches in Kyiv were welcoming over 1,000 people a day seeking refuge. Not only did Alona and Oleg receive hot food and vital medicine - they found a community who could support them when they needed it most. And Oleg could see that people also needed a sign of hope during the horrors they were facing, so as soon as he could he began preaching and serving refugees in need, showing them that they had a God of peace and justice they could believe in.

But it would be two more years before they would see this small ministry come into fullness. In 2022, the owners of a casino nearby left the country - leaving an ideal space for Alona and Oleg to fully plant a new church. The bar has been repurposed into a kitchen, and there's plenty of space for the congregation and children's groups to share fellowship together. And their conviction of God's plans and faithfulness for their community led to the ideal name: God's Design Church.

The heart behind the church is to emulate the support Alona and Oleg received when they first arrived in Kyiv: "those who come to church come first because of humanitarian assistance," says Oleg. Since the church's official founding two years ago, 36 people have been baptised and they have 90 regular attendees on a Sunday. It's a beautiful thing to behold, seeing how the Lord is at work and transforming lives in the mess of war - and, thanks to your support, it's something we're seeing across the whole of Ukraine.

Thanks to the generous gifts of BMS supporters, Baptist churches across Ukraine are receiving help and warmth this winter. You're helping provide winter fuel to over 500 churches across the country to create crucial warm spaces for people facing a bitterly cold winter. You're also making it possible for mobile kitchens to distribute hot meals to people living in some of the worst affected areas in eastern Ukraine. Thank you so much for remembering Ukraine - and let us pray that God's love and peace will continue to be made known across this nation.

Author: Laura Durrant

Published: 12/12/2024

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Pray for peace. Pray for humanitarian aid. Pray for all those who have lost so much because of this violence. Pray for the work of Tearfund.

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Violence upon violence: devastating escalation in the DRC

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Ongoing fighting and attacks by armed militia are forcing many to run again as the violence has escalated in Democratic Republic of Congo. Humanitarian work has been paused as NGOs like Tearfund tell their staff to stay at home for safety.

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My grandson's schoolfriend "Dennis" went back to Ukraine this week. He is 7 years old and he has been a refugee here for the last 2 years-learning English in a local school. He (and his mother ) want to see his dad again. Dennis is under the barrage of drones again frightened for his own life and for all his family but at least he gets to see his soldier dad until he is recalled to active service once more. Pray for all the little dennis s out there and their brothers and sisters worried about being kidnapped if something happens to their parents. Pray for peace for the children of Ukraine and freedom from fear.

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Heavenly Father, Your people in Syria have suffered so much over the past decade. Refresh their spirits and pour new hope into their hearts. May they draw renewed strength and inspiration from Your Holy Spirit as they seek to be salt and light in their communities, particularly following the devastating earthquakes last year. We cry out for peace in their conflict-ridden nation. Show warring factions a better way of living, with the good of all people at its heart. May this year be one of welcome and lasting change in Syria. Amen.

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This is a helpful document to pray for the US elections.

Pray for the process, the nation, and it's future.

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Pray for more Christians to come forward to serve in remote and unreached parts of Bangladesh.

Pray for the BMS-supported training programme, that it will effectively equip faithful men and women to share help and everlasting hope across Bangladesh.

Pray for protection over these evangelists and the new believers they’re supporting, many of whom face persecution.

Pray for families who are living with the constant threat of flooding. Pray that the BMS- supported team will be a lifeline for as many people as possible.

Pray for many thousands of people to come to know Jesus and experience the abundant life only he can provide.

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Please pray for a single parent mum, juggling her work, two teens with autism (one refusing to go to school) and looking after elderly grandmother with dementia who lives with them.

And please pray for me as I help care for nanna. They know I’m a Christian.

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Pray for the polio vaccination campaign in Gaza.

640,000 children to be vaccinated against this devastating paralysing disease in 10 days in the chaos of Gaza at war. Pray for peace that would make picking up any ‘missed ‘children in the aftermath of the main campaign and freedom for hostages. Pray that politicians on all sides will see the futility of war when they look at the effect of this conflict on their own children.

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How we can pray for our children and young people

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How we can pray for our children and young people

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Pray they will know Christ, that they will love God's word, that they'll stay in Church, that they'll have discernment and follow wise guides.

Pray also that they will fight temptation, grow godly friendships and pursue healthy relationships.

Pray that they will stand out as beacons of light, that they'll endure suffering well, and will have wisdom.

Pray that they will do great things for God!

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Pray for France and the Summer Olympics in Paris

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Pray for France and the Summer Olympics in Paris

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Pray for the elections and the economic and justice issues the nation faces

Pray for outreach during the Olympics and the work of BMS World Mission in particular

Pray for open hearts towards the gospel and for boldness for the church in sharing their faith this summer.

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BMS World Mission workers John and Sue Wilson have spent 36 years supporting church planters in France and this summer, their church at Avenue du Maine in Paris is gearing up to welcome Olympic athletes, coaches and spectators from all over the world! Their church will be hosting a team from a church in the USA, and they'll be hosting an open house where visitors can drop in, rest and find refreshment. They're also planning on holding cross-cultural evenings where visitors can taste different cuisines, talk about their love of sport and hear the good news about Jesus.

To mark this historic event, special Olympic Games editions of the New Testament in English and French are being produced and distributed across Paris. The New Testaments contain twenty testimonies from Christian athletes, including the French handball player Joel Abati and the American sprinter, Alysson Felix. John and Sue are encouraging their church members to give these New Testaments to their friends, family and colleagues.

The Wilsons' church are praying for the many athletes arriving this summer.

Outside of their Summer Olympics plans , Baptist churches in Paris are still seeking to minister to people on the margins of society. France-Lise, who is a member of the Wilsons' church, regularly visits inmates as a prison chaplain. This past Easter, she invited John to come and preach at a service she was organising.

One of the inmates, Arlette, wanted to be baptised. Since immersion was not permitted by the authorities, she decided to give her testimony in anticipation of her baptism after she was released. Amazingly, fifty people from the men and women's sections of the prison gathered in the gymnasium to hear John preach the gospel. Afterwards John and France-Lise were able to pray for some of the inmates and had several encouraging conversations over refreshments.

Whether it's handing out Olympics-themed New Testaments or preaching the gospel inside a prison, Christians in France are finding creative ways of telling people the good news about Jesus. Please keep the Paris Olympics and Paralympics in your prayers this summer. We're hoping to share more on how this ministry is going as the summer goes on, so look out for more updates coming soon!

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On the 26 July, the eyes of the world will be on Paris as the Summer Olympics and Paralympics begin. Baptist churches across the city are preparing to welcome visitors with open arms.

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What's it like to be a Christian in North Korea?

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What's it like to be a Christian in North Korea?

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It is the most difficult place to be a Christian. Here's how we can pray.

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The power of prayer is needed more than ever in North Korea. You can play your part today.

The Holy Spirit is moving in North Korea, and it is incredible. Christians are worshipping there, praying there, and sharing God's love there. And yes, the demonstrations of faith may well be monitored and contained, but people are following Jesus. They're doing so with tremendous courage and belief, often alone, hidden, or under the gaze of an observer, cut off from the global community of Christians we're so privileged to access.

What you can see below are images from North Korea. Look at the streets, the metro and the buildings, and imagine what it would be like to be a Christian there. Then read the prayers. Read them aloud, to your friends, or in church. Pray wherever you can, just don't let them go unspoken. Don't let your brothers and sisters in North Korea feel alone when they're not, and don't let the darkness stop others from seeing the light of Christ in their lives. Pray for North Korea today.

How amazing would it be for the Word of God to be preached one day on this riverbank in Pyongyang?

1. PRAY FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE THE GOSPEL

Please pray for opportunities for people to speak Jesus' name and share his ministry without fear. Pray that the Bible is read and understood, and that it reaches people yet to hear the truth of our living God.

So many people in these homes have yet to hear the good news. Pray today that would change.

2. PRAY FOR A REPEAT OF THE CHRISTIAN REVIVAL

Pray for thousands of people to accept Christ into their hearts, just as thousands did in Pyongyang in the early 20th century. Pray for the Holy Spirit to sweep through North Korea's capital city and beyond, liberating people in the freedom that comes with following Jesus.

Pray that people would come to use the Bible as their source of truth.

3. PRAY FOR PROTECTION AND BOLDNESS FOR CHRISTIANS IN NORTH KOREA

Please pray for encouragement for the Christians who want to worship openly in North Korea. Pray that they would be kept safe, and would feel the freedom of rejoicing that you feel in church.

May Pyongyang Railway Station one day become a start point for people wanting to share the gospel in North Korea.

4. PRAY FOR THE REUNIFICATION PROCESS

Pray that the leaders of North and South Korea would repeat their handshake of earlier this year. Pray that both nations would pursue a peaceful relationship that would allow families separated by the border to become whole again for good.

Join us in praying for economic prosperity for the people of Pyongyang and beyond.

5. PRAY FOR THE ECONOMY TO GROW

Pray for economic development for North Korea, one that is sustainable and ensures people have plentiful access to food and healthcare. Pray too that leader Kim Jong-un would accelerate his country's focus away from the military, and towards developing the economy.

6. PRAY FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED MEDICINE

Pray that people who are sick do not suffer from the sanctions imposed on North Korea. Pray that medical supplies are plentiful, and that aid workers are not restricted in trying to reach people who need help.

Join us in praying for students who want to leave Pyongyang to study overseas.

7. PRAY FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO TRAVEL

Please pray for North Korean students who would like to travel abroad to further their studies. Pray that travel restrictions would not be imposed upon them, and that they would be welcomed into other nations and classrooms with open arms.

This story was originally published on the BMS World Mission website and is used with permission

BMS World Mission, 05/09/2018

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The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) is the Baptist family in England and Wales (there is also the Baptist Union of Wales). It is made up of churches, regional associations, the national resource centre and Baptist colleges. The Union works with others in mission locally, regionally and internationally.

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Pray for refugees around the world using this resource from Tearfund.

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-for the political situation to stabilise
-for all those who are displaced for shelter, water, clothing
-for the young people who’s education have been disrupted and have joined in fighting for their country
-for darkness to be defeated and Jesus’ love and light to be known
-for detained pastors and their families that they will be comforted and have the provisions needed
-for Christian’s to be encouraged and persevere in their faith to avoid failing into despair
-for the power of addiction to be broken and the availability of drugs to be disrupted
-for God’s mercy to be upon Myanmar, and that he would bring about justice and righteousness in place of oppression

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Pray for peace in Ukraine and particularly for persecuted pastors serving in the occupied zone.

Pray for peace in Israel and the Christians working to bridge the ethnic divide between Palestinians and the Jewish community .

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There's so much goodness to see - let's give thanks to God!

Remember the most marginalised and most vulnerable

Remember everyone who serves in this community for it's prosperity

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-the high levels of poverty and pollution
-for God’s intervention of justice for everyone
-the church that leaders will be raised up to serve effective and faithfully
-Protection as persecution of Christian’s increases

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Please pray for my friends who are missionaries in Iraq. Last night the airport near them was airstriked. They are safe, Praise the Lord! Please pray for protection and guidance from the Lord in what He wants them to do. Thank you.

Anca

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Pray for an end to all violence and injustice in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

Pray that the church might be a beacon of hope for the people around through their testimony in words and actions.

Pray that the Lord will comfort those who have lost loved ones, or who are waiting to hear about missing family and friends.

Pray also that the international community will work towards lasting peace in the Holy Land

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Thank you for praying for little M. He is back at home and back to his normal self. God is good.

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Please can you pray for little M. who is in hospital with a virus that has caused chest problems. Thank you.

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Pray for peace in this nation
Pray for women and girls
Pray for the education projects and mental health programmes
Give thanks continually

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Use these resources to help you:

https://www.24-7prayer.com/resource/pray-for-an-end-to-human-trafficking/

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Please note that this prayer guide contains facts and information relating to human trafficking and slavery that are shocking and uncomfortable. If using this in a group context, please be aware that different experiences and contexts may mean this material could be troubling or difficult for individuals.
Today, human trafficking and slavery are illegal in almost all the nations of the world - but they continue to happen. In fact, it's estimated that around 50 million people are currently trapped in some form of modern slavery around the world (1) .

How do we pray for such an overwhelming crisis? In this guide, we'll go through a few areas to focus your prayers.

Along with ways to pray now, we've also given you a few ideas for how to continue to pray for this issue in your daily life. Let's be persistent in prayer to see an end to this global crisis.

Get informed

Before you start praying, let's get a snapshot of the situation. Human trafficking is a hidden crime, so it's difficult to get exact figures, but experts estimate that:

Human trafficking happens all over the world - no nation is exempt.

Of the 50 million people being trafficked today, a significant proportion (anywhere from 17 to 22 million) are women and girls trapped in forced marriage .( 2)

The rest are trapped in commercial sexual exploitation, in brothels and online, as well as in forced labour across many industries.

The revenue generated by human trafficking is around $150 billion every single year, and more than 60% of that comes from sexual exploitation . ( 3)

Around 12% of people forced into modern slavery are . ( 4)

These are sobering statistics. As you read them, allow the Holy Spirit to bring your emotions to the surface. You may feel anger, grief, or shock - invite God to be with you in these feelings, and ask Him to share His heart with you.

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Pray for an End to Human Trafficking - 24-7 Prayer International

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This prayer guide marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. You can use it to inform your own private prayer, or as the basis for praying together as a group

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Thank you for praying for me. I have the peace of God in my heart and have been reassured of His love. "You will not be forgotten by Me" Isaiah 44: 21. A.

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Pray for the church and for Tearfund’s partners who are responding to the ongoing needs of people affected by the earthquakes. Ask God for strength and protection and for sufficient resources.

Lift up all those who lost their homes in the earthquakes. Pray for provision and also for emotional and psychological healing.

Pray for peace in Syria. Ask God, especially for children, that they would have opportunities to thrive and to fulfil their God-given potential and that the future will be full of hope.

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I am being harassed by my neighbours and finding life quite difficult as I am alone and unwell.  There are also other problems, and it is just one situation after and on top of the other. My family are not
understanding and I do not have a church family.  I am trying to be strong and know that God is for me I, but feel spiritually attacked.  I ask that you pray for me and that God will help me to come out of my current situation and be able to move forward.  Thank you A.

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Pray for our national and local politicians

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Pray for our national and local politicians

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https://www.christiansinparliament.org.uk/get-involved/pray/

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Below are some general pointers to help you pray about Parliament, politics, government and the role of the church. Join our mailing list to receive termly prayer letters.

I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
- 1 Timothy 2:1-4, NIV UK

Parliament

Pray for your MP: that they will make wise decisions for the good of their constituents and that they will be able to cope with the stresses and strains of public office. Why not write to your MP to let them know that you are praying for them?

Pray for the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords: that good and just decisions will be made and that the tone of debate is measured and constructive.

Pray for Christian MPs, Peers and staff: that their faith will grow and that they will seek to serve God, being salt and light in Parliament. Pray that all Christians working in Parliament will model disagreeing well and be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Thank God for the freedoms we enjoy to pray and worship and to participate in public life.

Politics

Pray for politics of wisdom, integrity, self-sacrifice and policymaking for the good of all.

Pray for effective and gracious Christian presence and influence in political debate.

Pray for the wise explanation of God's truth in the public square.

Pray that the wisdom of the Bible would be listened to in what it says about human flourishing across all policy areas.

Pray that the Christian groups in each of the main parties would grow in influence and the positive contribution that they can make.

Government

Pray for wisdom for the King, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet.

Pray for integrity, truth and compassion throughout Government.

Pray for the positive influence of God's people for the good of all throughout all Government departments.

Pray that the UK Government would be a strong force for good in foreign policy and bringing relief to those suffering throughout the world.

Church

Pray for greater Christian engagement in local and national politics and that churches will effectively support and encourage those who feel called to serve God in politics.

Pray for good relationships between churches and their local MPs and that churches will seek ways in which they can support MPs in serving their communities.

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Below are some general pointers to help you pray about Parliament, politics, government and the role of the church. Join our mailing list to receive termly prayer letters. I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.

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Lift up every person around the world who has had to flee their homes and all that they have known in order to find safety. Ask God to provide for their needs.

Pray for emotional healing and for comfort for the many who have experienced or witnessed scenes and situations of an extremely traumatic nature.

Bring before God the situations around the world that result in people having to flee. Pray that there will be peace and restoration, and for the Church to be actively involved in every level of this restoration.

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Young people to choose not to carry knives and for them to turn to Jesus.

All those who are working to bring change and keep the peace on our streets.

Christians to come together and do what needs to be done together to support young people in their communities.

All those who have lost loved ones and all those who have been impacted by knife crime in any way.

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Pray that we will become convinced of the resurrection of Jesus.

Pray that God gives us a heart for the lost which stirs us to pray

Pray that we keep the conversations going

Pray for the courage to give someone a Bible and invite someone to Church

Pray for children and young people

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-For God to continue to give wisdom to all who are involved in producing the Good News newspaper and running the ministry – editor, writers, designer, finance officer, administrator, representative, correspondence counsellors, and trustees.

-For personal, gospel outreach across the UK, that Christians would grasp the urgent need and that God would open hearts to the Saviour.

-For yourself and your church as you seek to reach those who need the Saviour using the Good News newspaper as a help.

-Thank God for several new prisons that have started to use the paper with inmates. Please pray for all the Christian chaplains as they seek to make our Saviour known.

-For Christians in prison, both those who have been saved in prison or those who have strayed.  As they come towards the end of their sentence, many struggle with how they will survive “outside” without employment or even a home or family, and fear they will go back to their old ways.

-Pray God’s Holy Spirit would move mightily in our needy country, bringing souls into His Kingdom.

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Alongside praying for Syria and Turkey, please also pray for the earthquake zones not to extend. There has been a recent earthquake in Romania today aprox 2 hours ago, no victims, but of a higher magnitude and affected a wider area, than when it occurred at the same time with the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Thank you

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Alongside praying for Syria and Turkey, please also pray for the earthquake zones not to extend. There has been a recent earthquake in Romania today aprox 2 hours ago, no victims, but of a higher magnitude and affected a wider area, than when it occurred at the same time with the earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Thank you

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For the Emergency response

* Lift up first-responders and pray for energy and strength as they work around the clock to save lives.

* Pray for clear roads and bridges, so that emergency services and supplies can quickly reach those in need.

For the people affected by the earthquake

* Pray for comfort for those who have lost their loved ones and healing for people who are injured. Ask God to draw near to them in this time of grief and uncertainty.

* Pray that vulnerable people – such as people with disabilities, orphans and pregnant and nursing mothers – will be protected and that no one will have to suffer alone.

For the church in Syria who are responding

* Pray that God’s power will be revealed through the church in this situation – bringing a message of love and hope in the midst of the tragedy.

* Pray that the work they are doing to support others will inspire other churches across the region to unite in action to care for communities in need.

For peace

* Pray for a lasting peace and recovery for Syrians who have suffered more than a decade of conflict.

* Pray for peace and comfort as people are further traumatised by the earthquake and already are feeling anxious, depressed and fearful. Pray that people will not lose hope – even in these challenging times.

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Grateful for how the Lord encourages. A few weeks ago, was in a tight place and in prayer I had an image of a funnel. The Lord God is worthy of Praise and Him Alone!!! When we praise Him, whether we feel restricted,  saddened, burdened, fearful or even confused or paralysed, Heavens open and the LOVE OF GOD flows in. The posture of Praise is like a funnel. Then, we become channels of His Love, vessels and our cup is filled and overflows. In His Love, we are FREE of that which restricted us and we see His Will for us, for that situation or person we prayed for and thus we partner with the Lord in our prayers, even thoughts, feelings and actions.
'Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped ' Isaiah 35:5 NKJV
Anca 🙌🙌🙌

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•Pray that God will draw Qataris to himself and give them a clear understanding of the gospel.

•Ask God to give Qatari leaders wisdom and compassion to rule responsibly for all people in Qatar.

•Pray for workers in Qatar to receive justice and care.

•Ask that Muslim-background believers in Qatar will be able to work and worship in freedom and security.

•Pray that God’s Word will become readily available in Qatar in print, online, and through creative media.

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Pray that our response to the needs in the world around us will be wise.
Pray for the partnership work of WV.
Pray for communities to be changed through their work

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Pray for comfort for those who are mourning
Pray for hope for the future of the nation
Pray for courage for the Iranian Church to be faithful throughout

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•Pray for people affected by hunger and water shortages

•Pray for world leaders and politicians

•Pray for the church

•Pray for vulnerable children and adults

•Pray for peace

For more information and to give financial support to Tearfund click here: https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/east-africa-hunger-crisis-appeal

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Please pray for my mother, she has had a few weeks of post covid recovery but is still fatigued. Also, please pray that she encounters the Lord Jesus on her journey of grief, that she may be able to taste of Him and to long for His Presence and Word. Thank you. To God be all the Glory!🙌🙌🙌 Anca

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-for peace in young people as they return to school
-for KH well-being groups as they set up
-that KH groups will be well received in schools
-for KH social media, that youth would engage and become better able to look after their own and their friends’ mental health and well being

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For my friend Lawrence who has been in hospital for 12 weeks, they have, just found out he has refractory coeliac disease type 2. This will be life changing even when he is well enough to return home. Please can I ask for your prayers for our gracious Gods continued intervention to guide the doctors to a solution and aid his recovery and return of his strength. He is asking questions about God, please also pray that he may hear our Lord’s answers. Thank you 🙏 x

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We give thanks to God for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. We pray for her family, this nation and all those she served and ask for God's comfort.

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-For wisdom as he seeks to lead our partner organisation;

-For deepening of relationships with local friends and colleagues, despite the distance;

-For the family as they settle back in to life in the UK;

-For peace and stability in Afghanistan.

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Please pray for the family of Peggy who sadly passed away yesterday.

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Please pray for for Peggy, a Loughton resident, age 99 fell and broke her hip Saturday morning , successfully operated on Saturday afternoon, thank you NHS. Pray for a good recovery.
Thank You.

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•Thank God for the opportunity
•Pray for their faith in Christ to be made stronger
•Please pray for their health and safety
•Pray that they come away from this week on fire for Christ, filled with passion to share His word and serve Him daily.

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Lots to give thanks for but continue to pray for the team and the events being run. Pray for all those attending that they'll engage and be impacted by the message.

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•Tony and the core team as they prepare for a Central Baptist Association visit on 28th July to gain formal recognition as a Baptist Church

•Wisdom for the core team as they seek affirmation of Tony as the full-time minister and for the completion of administrative and constitutional tasks

•Sufficient funding to support growth and to respond to needs

•Tony and his family in balancing the demands of ministry and home life

•Transformation in the hearts and minds of individuals who have yet to hear or accept the Gospel of Christ

•Whitehouse Church to grow numerically and spiritually

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-William
-Eric
-Stephen
-Jo
-Izzy

Lord please change their hearts and open their eyes to you. Thank you for your holy spirit and help me to be your witness to these people.

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Pray for your neighbours, colleagues, and people of this city!

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For peace. For the church to be encouraged. For diplomacy to win through

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Use this page to help you: https://www.bmsworldmission.org/news/pray-for-ukraine/

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Through our long-standing partnership with EBF and with your prayerful and financial support, BMS World Mission has been helping at-risk communities in Ukraine since 2014. As recently as December 2021, your support enabled Baptist churches to distribute essentials like blankets, heaters and thermal underwear to the people living within the fragility of Donetsk and Luhansk to help them get through the winter.

In the words of Elijah Brown, "the path to peace is possible as we look at the model of the Baptists in Ukraine who, in the midst of challenging circumstances, have served with a holistic witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The path to peace is possible when we remind all of our leaders that millions of individuals here in this region long for peace."

With those words on your hearts, please join us in prayer - and please give to the BMS Ukraine appeal.
Through giving, you can help churches in Poland and other neighbouring countries to become safe havens for people who are frightened and fleeing for their lives. You can provide food, a warm bed and a place where they can feel safe. And if and when possible, your gift will be used to help directly in Ukraine.

£11 could provide a hygiene pack with essential toiletries to stay clean and comfortable

£30 can provide a night's shelter and food for someone fleeing the war

£99 can give a mattress, pillow and blanket to someone so they can rest, recover and find renewed strength for the future

If we receive more gifts than needed, they will be used to support those who have been displaced in other regions of the world. Use the giving form on this page or call the donation line on 01235 517641, Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 4 pm.

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Through our long-standing partnership with EBF and with your prayerful and financial support, BMS World Mission has been helping at-risk communities in Ukraine since 2014. As recently as December 2021, your support enabled Baptist churches to distribute essentials like blankets, heaters and thermal underwear to the people living within the fragility of Donetsk and Luhansk to help them get through the winter.

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Pray for peace and protection and for war to be averted; pray for the church to be faithful; pray for diplomacy to win through

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I had submitted a prayer request for my exams, cleared them, Praise the Lord ! Thanks for your prayers and wishes.

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Pray for your employer

Pray for your colleagues

Pray for your witness

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Please pray for my friend Becky and her family - her mum has just been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

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-Thank God for the opportunity for us to serve him through our work

-Pray for resilience for those working in the NHS whilst staff absence levels are high

-Pray for patients suffering the effects of Covid either directly or due to the wider impact it may have had on treatment for other conditions

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Please pray for my friends: Damian, Emanuela, Elian and Yan, as they have recently begun an evangelical mission in Iraq. Please pray for protection and for their hearts to be in tune with the Holy Spirit. Although they have been there for only a couple of weeks, they already had one person receiving Christ and His baptism. Praise God! thank you
Anca

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We thank God for His creation. May we all be good stewards of all that we have. Amen

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Please pray for a long time friend of mine. She’s heard the gospel and believes Jesus is lord but he is still not her personal saviour! She is going through a very tough time atm but I have invited her to come and stay for a couple of days with me and she has agreed as she is struggling where she is living. I know the lord is in this! Her name is Tina. Thanks family x

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Please pray for a young man who has an alcohol addiction and has been living in a tent near a canal in MK. He has since disappeared from there and his family are very anxious for his welfare.
Pray for all who have this addiction.

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Please pray for justice for victims of domestic violence. Pray for God to sustain and help them in times of trouble

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Pray for them today! Pray God heals them

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Thank you Lord Jesus for the course and the blessing!

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Thank you Lord Jesus for the course and the blessing!

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Alpha begins soon. Pray for friends to come. Who will you invite?

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Alpha begins soon. Pray for friends to come. Who will you invite?

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Please pray for an acquaintance, young man in his 30s who suffers with very severe end-stage kidney disease. Please pray that he will access dialysis very soon and that in this storm him and family come to know Christ as their personal Saviour. Thank you
Anca

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Give thanks that all our friends have safely evacuated Afghanistan. Let's continue to pray for them and the nation remembering in particular women, children and churches.

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Give thanks that one of our friends and her children were evacuated on a flight this morning. Please pray that our other friends leave today. Pray for the nation. 

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Give thanks that one of our friends and her children were evacuated on a flight this morning. Please pray that our other friends leave today. Pray for the nation. 

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Please pray for Afghanistan  - for peace and for the safety of our friends there 

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Please pray for Afghanistan  - for peace and for the safety of our friends there 

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We’re so thankful that my brother has been offered a job