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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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A vision of hope
Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya, where our small team of Rev Jonny, Linda and myself are on an 11 day partner visit with the Tujisaidie...
Lynn Wilson
May 22, 2023
Church Growth in Rwanda founded on prayer and vision
Arriving in Shyogwe Diocese, Rwanda, for my long awaited first visit, I was warmly welcomed by my host Bishop Jered Kalimba and met by...
Roger Thompson
May 22, 2023
The words we speak
Burundi has one main language, Kirundi. Wherever anyone goes in Burundi everyone speaks Kirundi. This makes it very different from many...
Keith Scott
May 22, 2023
Prayers and Partnership in Burundi
As I write this, Emily and I are awaiting our 3rd and final flight as we return to Belfast. Reflecting on our final few days in Burundi,...
Johnny Lowden
May 18, 2023
Back to school
At the mid-point of our time in Burundi, I had the privilege of being able to spend some time in a few local primary schools (as a...
Emily Lowden
May 18, 2023
Confirmation in Gitega
Last Friday I travel led with Bishop Aimé Joseph and Madame Bénigne for a confirmation in Gitega Diocese. It was a five hour round trip,...
Roger Thompson
May 15, 2023
Beyond the green lungs of the city
As part of his on-going placement in Ethiopia, Michael Kenning is gaining experience in ministry at St Matthew’s Parish, Addis Ababa....
Michael Kenning
May 15, 2023
Navigating the day-to-day with us, in Burundi
It's been a fruitful few days here in Matana diocese, Burundi. Roger left us on Tuesday on his way to Gitega, and we were given the day...
Johnny Lowden
May 15, 2023
Ruzizi River
This past weekend, I went with a very friendly Clément Ninziza for lunch at a rather flash hotel along Lake Tanganyika. It was great to...
Keith Scott
May 10, 2023
Hello from Burundi!
It is our third full day here, and today we have been blessed by beautiful sun! It is currently the rainy season, which can make travel...
Emily Lowden
May 9, 2023
Rock-Hewn Churches
Michael Kenning, as part of his ongoing placement in Ethiopia was able to take time to visit, Lalibela and the world famous Rock-Hewn...
Michael Kenning
May 9, 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,...
Roger Thompson
May 5, 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...
Keith Scott
May 4, 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....
Michael Kenning
Apr 27, 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...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 25, 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...
Billy Smyth
Mar 28, 2023
A visit from Archbishop Mbanda
There was a wonderful buzz about the CMSI office on Tuesday this week as we welcomed some very special visitors from Rwanda - Archbishop...
Roger Thompson
Mar 15, 2023
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