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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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Linda Abwa
Apr 4, 2024
Extreme weather causes destruction in Olo and Ibba, South Sudan
On Easter Tuesday we received greetings from Bishop Tandema Obed of Olo Diocese, South Sudan. However, in spite of his joy over how many...
Lynn Wilson
Mar 13, 2024
#internationalschoolmealday
The hot meals prepared daily in the Tujisaidie School in Kayole, Nairobi, are an impressive example of truly sustainable nutrition for...
CMS Ireland
Mar 8, 2024
The Bari Bible
There are moments in all of our lives when we seem to get a glimpse of the other side of the tapestry – a ‘God’s-eye view’ you could say...
Linda Abwa
Mar 4, 2024
DRC: Learn more, pray more
This week we received further difficult news from Eastern Congo. Bishop Bahati, of Bukavu Diocese, explained that the violent attacks in...
Roger Thompson
Feb 27, 2024
Changed lives in a Kenyan school through gospel partnerships
“This same Good News that came to you is going out all over the world. It is bearing fruit everywhere by changing lives, just as it...
CMS Ireland
Feb 23, 2024
Quills: Commissioned
While many of us are familiar with Jesus’ ‘Great Commission’ and phrases like ‘every member ministry’, Joanne and Andrew Quill have felt...
CMS Ireland
Dec 1, 2023
Apply now! Down and Dromore Team to South Sudan 2024
This team is a fresh opportunity for those who have heard about Down and Dromore's CMSI Diocesan link with Maridi, to take part in this...
CMS Ireland
Nov 16, 2023
Holiday Food Distribution
At the end of October CMSI’s Mission Associate, Isabelle Prondzynski, sent us an update of Tujisaidie’s school lunch programme. Friday...
Jenny Smyth
Nov 10, 2023
Gravity
This is a transcript of Jenny’s talk from Ignite 2023 which introduced the annual new theme ‘God on the Ground’. Gravity I have been...
CMS Ireland
Oct 24, 2023
Missional movement in a post-colonial, post-Christendom age
Lambeth call on Mission and Evangelism: ‘The people of God are chosen, set apart, equipped, and sent into God’s world ‘that you may...
CMS Ireland
Sep 28, 2023
God on the Ground– our new theme
At the start of September, CMSI launched 2023-24’s annual theme, ‘God on the Ground’. The purpose of having an annual theme is to help...
CMS Ireland
Sep 20, 2023
Stirred up to joy, sacrifice and hope
The Templepatrick Presbyterian Youth Team presented their reflections to church members who had supported them in their visit to Arua,...
Linda Abwa
Sep 20, 2023
Peace for all
On this international day of peace we remember the life of Raymond. As a young man looking towards building a business, Raymond trained...
CMS Ireland
Jul 28, 2023
Simplicity: living by faith
Amidst the daily hustle of our lives, we often neglect the enchanting beauty of simplicity. This resonated with me on our team's recent...
Patrick Bamber
Jul 28, 2023
Football, school improvements and Holy Communion in Kindu
Archdeacon Patrick Bamber sent this update on the first week in Kindu with the team of three from CMSI link parish of Calry. We have been...
Patrick Bamber
Jul 25, 2023
Calry Parish visit Kindu Diocese, DRC
It was just a few weeks ago that Gillian and Linda travelled to Sligo to be at Calry Parish as they commissioned Archdeacon Patrick, Gus...
CMS Ireland
Jul 18, 2023
Unexpected unity
In an area where political relationships have been complex, Billy reflects on the unexpected unity experienced when walking alongside...
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