RWANDA, Kibungo Diocese: Pray for Cyinzonvu and Nyabitare Parishes as they have started to build permanent churches. Pray for God’s guidance, wisdom and provision for this process and for the local congregations, as they are involved in its construction.

RWANDA, Kibungo Diocese: Pray for the completion of phase one of building of the Karama Health Centre. Pray also for the provision of funds for the construction of the remaining two phases so that the Health Centre can begin helping pregnant woman and children.

RWANDA, Kibungo Diocese: Bishop Josias Sendegeya is retiring at the end of this year. Pray for the consecration and enthronement of the new Bishop, which is scheduled for today. Also, please pray for the preparations and safe travel for those who will attend this event from different parts of the world.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Staff & Volunteers: Pray for David Gough in his work as Partnership Coordinator for Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, DR Congo and Zambia. Pray that he will continue to help develop good relationships with Global Partners in these countries and with Link Parishes who support them. Pray for David’s work with a number of META teams in the coming months.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Staff & Volunteers: Pray for Niall Manogue, Partnership Coordinator for Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, as he works intensively with a number of link churches to develop plans to help them grow their link relationships with the Church in Mid-Africa.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Staff & Volunteers: Pray for Gillian Maganda in her role as Personnel Coordinator. Ask God to bless her relationships and contact with Mission Partners, short-term volunteers and those who are exploring possible mission service. Pray that Gillian will be a blessing to all with whom she has contact through her role.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Staff & Volunteers: Give thanks for CMS Ireland’s volunteers, many of whom will be in the offices next week to help with the mailing of the next magazine and prayer diary. Pray especially for Emily, our International Volunteer in the Belfast office, that God would bless her time with the Society.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Marketplace: Give thanks for the success of Marketplace during the busy Christmas season of craft fairs. Pray that all those who purchased items would remember the impact Marketplace makes on local people in our partner locations.

IRELAND, CMS Ireland Marketplace: Pray for new bookings for Marketplace during the next few months as more stock is ordered from overseas partners. Give thanks for the skill and talent of the local craft makers.

UGANDA, Ruwenzori Diocese: Over the past few years, the Ruwenzori Construction and Training Unit has been forced to close. Please pray for Bishop Reuben as he attempts to raise support to set up the scheme again.