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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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Roger Thompson
May 5, 2023
Heading to Heathrow
I said a short prayer as the BA flight took off from Belfast City noting a young woman sitting across the aisle who was doing the same,...
Keith Scott
May 4, 2023
The Best Laid Plans…
Sometime plans go astray: nowhere in the world more than in Africa. Things just happen and everything you planned to do goes out the...
Michael Kenning
Apr 27, 2023
One body, one Spirit
On the 26th April I had the privilege of visiting two churches in the refugee camps of Sherkole and Tsore; St John’s and Holy Emmanuel....
Jenny Smyth
Apr 25, 2023
Ruminations and Reflections
South Sudan Passing the free magazine stand in Heathrow Airport, I lifted a copy of The World of Interiors to peruse during the final leg...
Billy Smyth
Mar 28, 2023
Complete Unity
I have been pondering for sometime now the theme of unity and oneness within the body of Christ. We find in the gospel of John chapter 17...
Rev Patti Johnson
Mar 14, 2023
Children of God
Patti reflects on a domestic scene that illuminates a right relationship with God. Patience set her chair next to her father and kept...
Rev Patti Johnson
Mar 14, 2023
Sunday in South Sudan
It was a beautiful morning – roosters crowing and birds chirping with the first light. A regular Sunday in South Sudan. A quick wash...
Dave Malsan
Mar 13, 2023
Reflections from Dave Malsan
– seeing South Sudan for the first time. This is my first time coming to South Sudan, first time in Africa, first time where I do not...
Linda Abwa
Feb 23, 2023
Ashes to Ashes
On Sunday I had a message from Bishop Moses of Maridi Diocese South Sudan saying: “Pray for Archdeacon Wilson Misa of Manguo Archdeaconry...
Dean Geoff Wilson
Jan 26, 2023
“I will build my church”. Mt 16: 18
Since arriving in Maridi, I’ve met many people and had many conversations. One conversation, with a young man I met last week, stands out...
Dean Geoff Wilson
Jan 16, 2023
Re-building land, Re-building lives
“The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I sat down and wept....
Dean Geoff Wilson
Jan 12, 2023
Peace in the PAYOT
I was a stranger and you invited me in. Mt 26:35 I’ve only been in Maridi a few days now, but already I’ve found a place of sanctuary in...
CMS Ireland
Dec 20, 2022
Dean Geoff's visit to Maridi: praying inMission
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged....
CMS Ireland
Dec 19, 2022
Sustainability amongst the staff team!
The CMSI staff team are trying to live more sustainability. Here is a flavour of some of the ways this is being worked out in each of our...
Jenny Smyth
Dec 12, 2022
Imago Dei
image bearers in Uganda Seeing the image of God It was a long and arduous journey to a small ill kept village home. Nankya saw the...
CMS Ireland
Nov 24, 2022
Kingdom Voices Speak
Mothers’ Union, Bishops’ Appeal and Tearfund Ireland shared stories and listened to the reality of gender based violence from a South...
Jenny Smyth
Oct 22, 2022
Partnership, Projects and Pounds
Sitting here, enjoying the warmth and birdsong, I am in a reflective mood. I have come to Uganda to attend the CMS network meeting. The...
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