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In CMSI, we get to hear lots of incredible stories: stories of God’s people engaging in God's mission; stories of lives transformed; stories of hope, renewal, light and love.
Our news and blog updates will give you a flavour of how God is at work in our world. Our monthly updates, inMission magazine and Link Letters from our Mission Personnel will inform and inspire you - and fuel your prayers.
We hope that these stories encourage you to connect, equip and transform.
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Two rivers run through Egypt
With a population of around 110 million, Egypt is teaming with people. It is however mostly desert and 95 per cent of the population live...
Nigel Quinn
Nov 27, 2024
Partnership with Gitega Diocese – an opportunity for growth and mutual understanding
A new Partnership Agreement between the Diocese of Armagh, the Diocese of Gitega, Burundi and CMS Ireland was inaugurated at the Armagh...
Roger Thompson
Nov 8, 2024
Wading into Justice
Each year we select a theme that helps scaffold our thinking, giving our communications a shape and structure upon which to sculpt our...
CMSI Communications
Sep 17, 2024
“Here I am, Lord, what would you have me do?”
I sit at my office desk struggling with the complex global issues that trouble my mind and heart with each news bulletin: more...
Jenny Smyth
Sep 3, 2024
Mission Posture
One of the many advantages of working for CMSIreland is getting to connect with people living in far-flung places. Whether it’s joining...
Linda Abwa
Aug 20, 2024
United in both joy and grief - God is good...all the time!
We have had a busy and varied final few days in Ibba, including meeting with a local Mothers' Union group, visiting the local health...
Rev Dennis Christie
Aug 9, 2024
Stephen's Journey at the Vocational Training Centre in Ibba
I have had a very humbling 2 weeks here in Ibba with very Godly and kind people (not forgetting Rev Dennis and Niall). I would like to...
Stephen McCallion
Aug 8, 2024
An Update on 'The Three Amigos'
Niall reflects on the first phase of their visit to Ibba. First of all, it’s an absolute pleasure to be here in Ibba, South Sudan. I...
Niall Campbell
Aug 6, 2024
when our hands are God’s hands
Turning the Tables on Trauma Over the past 12 months our island has seen significant public unrest. This summer attacks on small...
Jenny Smyth
Aug 6, 2024
Welcome to Ibba
Rev Dennis Christie recounts their first few days in Ibba. What a welcome we received when we landed at Ibba Air Strip on Tuesday. Choir...
Rev Dennis Christie
Aug 1, 2024
Enjoying official Irish visits
There is great celebration amongst all concerned when friends from Ireland visit our global partners and CMSI mission associates. Whether...
CMS Ireland
Jul 26, 2024
The high and lows of recent months
For the Tujisaidie Self-Help Group in Kayole, Nairobi, the first six months of 2024 brought some happy and some sad events. The happiest...
Isabelle Prondzynski
Jun 12, 2024
Serve God with all our being
In Ephesians we read that salvation is a free gift from God. There is nothing we can do to earn God’s favour. So why should we serve God?...
Gillian Maganda
Jun 3, 2024
I can go home but Burundians are home
One of the biggest challenges facing anyone doing any kind of business in Burundi is that the country is chronically short of hard...
Keith Scott
May 29, 2024
‘A beautiful country’: Rev Arsène visits the walled city
When visiting somewhere for the first time, we each have an opportunity to really look around and see before familiarity sets in and...
CMSI Communications
May 23, 2024
Shared Tradition
As part of his time in Ireland, Rev Arsène attended the Church of Ireland’s General Synod in Armagh from 10th – 11th May. Hosted by Lynn...
CMSI Communications
May 22, 2024
Rev Arsène Mafurebe in Sligo
Shortly after his arrival, Rev Arsène Mafurebe spent some time in Sligo with Ven Patrick Bamber. Here are his thoughts on that...
CMSI Communications
May 21, 2024
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