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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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Niall Campbell
Aug 6, 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...
Jenny Smyth
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...
Rev Dennis Christie
Aug 1, 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...
CMS Ireland
Jul 26, 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...
Isabelle Prondzynski
Jun 12, 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...
Gillian Maganda
Jun 3, 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?...
Keith Scott
May 29, 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...
CMSI Communications
May 23, 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 22, 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 21, 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 20, 2024
“O taste and see that the Lord is good”
Rev Arsène Mafurebe reflects on his visit to Ireland. Straddling 5 weeks across April, May and June, CMSI and the wider Church of Ireland...
Roger Thompson
May 9, 2024
#mentalhealthmatters
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ". Galatians 6:2 HDCS-Namuna Community Hospital is a 15-bed community...
Joanne & Andrew Quill
May 9, 2024
Zande Bibles
6 weeks in and Joanne and Andrew are beginning to adjust to life in Ibba. They keep us up-to-date with what they are up to but Joanne...
Keith Scott
May 9, 2024
Floods and Mudslides
Early in my stay here in Burundi I got an email from the travel agent which handles all of CMSI’s travel arrangements. It was a warning...
CMS Ireland
Apr 29, 2024
From Kayole to Kells and back again
At the end of April, we had the joy of a shared meal and time to hear from our Associate Mission Partner, Isabelle Prondzynski, who has...
Keith Scott
Apr 29, 2024
Power
I had forgotten some of the facts of African life but have been rather dramatically reminded of one in particular: power cuts are a...
Keith Scott
Apr 19, 2024
City Centre Standstill
Well here I am, back in Burundi, teaching students at Bujumbura Christian University. Last year I arrived and found it all very new and...
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