India, Christine Matthews Health and Development Society: Pray for Dr Kumuda and her staff at the clinic in Seduvalai, that God would bless them in their work and would use them to bring hope and healing to patients and their families.

India, Christine Matthews Health and Development Society: Pray for the CMHDS management committee, under the leadership of Augustine Aiyadurai, that God will guide them as they make important decisions about the ongoing work of the Society. Pray for CMS Britain Mission Partners, Hugh and Debbie Skeil, as they support the Society in a voluntary capacity.

Sudan: 2010 is a crucial year for Sudan. General Elections are due to start this month, and a referendum is to be held next January. Please remember Sudan at this time, praying that God’s hand would be upon the election process, and that it would be a peaceful time.

Sudan, Kajokeji Diocese: Give thanks to God for the positive response to the Micro-Economic Scheme in the Diocese, supported by CMS Ireland. Many groups have repaid their small loans. Pray that this will continue and that the scheme will empower the women and continue to enable them to fight poverty.

Sudan, Kajokeji Diocese: Pray that God would continue to bless the work of the Diocese. Give thanks for the success of the Diocesan Synod and the Pastors and Spouses’ Training in January. As the Diocese seeks to raise funds for the Cathedral, pray that God would provide the necessary resources.

Rwanda, Shyogwe Diocese: Pray for the leadership of Shyogwe Diocese in Rwanda, under Bishop Jered Kalimba. Pray that the Bishop and his staff will be blessed with wisdom, courage and sensitivity as they lead the Diocese and that they would know God’s blessing on their holistic mission initiatives.

Rwanda, Shyogwe Diocese: Pray for the many church building projects that are going on in Shyogwe. As the church grows, pray that it will not lose touch with local communities. Also, pray for the Diocesan Training Centre, that it will move towards completion.

Ireland, CMS Ireland Volunteers & Board: Give thanks for all those who volunteer to support the Society in many different ways such as helping in the office, acting as Parish Reps, and speaking about CMS Ireland and their experiences. Pray that God would bless them as they serve Him.

Ireland, CMS Ireland Volunteers & Board of Trustees: Give thanks for the members of the Board who freely give of their time to help direct the work of the Society. Pray that God would equip each of them with His wisdom and discernment as they meet together and make decisions. In particular, pray for Clifford McSpadden, as he chairs the Board.

Palm Sunday: Today, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, joining with God’s children throughout the ages to declare: “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! Hosanna in the highest!” [Matt 21:9].