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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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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
Communicating across differences
'Lovely morning!' It sounded really incongruous in the sand and heat of the pyramids on Thursday morning. Tourists from far and wide with...
Patrick Bamber
Aug 31, 2022
Fond farewells and warm welcomes
CMSI link parish members, stars and staff met on Zoom with Archbishop Mouneer Anis on 24th May. Gillian Maganda who, along with husband...
Linda Abwa
Jun 8, 2021
No strangers in our midst
As part of Drumbeg Parish's CMSI link Nigel Quinn completed a one month STEP placement with our Global Partners in Egypt, just before...
Linda Abwa
Apr 25, 2021
The Saints Next Door
In April, Paul Elie of the 'New Yorker' magazine, wrote an article about Pope Francis's response to Coronavirus. In it he quotes a...
Linda Abwa
May 21, 2020
He Is Here
A Message From our partners in Egypt Covid-19 restrictions began in Egypt at a similar time to those in the UK. On 6th April the official...
CMS Ireland
Apr 9, 2020
Lessons in the rain
There has always been plenty of water in Cairo. It just doesn't stick around very long. In fact, it is mostly contained within the banks...
CMS Ireland
Feb 27, 2020
Alexandria
Sunday 23rd February On my study at home, buried under piles of books and assorted family memorabilia, is a tattered black and white...
CMS Ireland
Feb 26, 2020
Church tours and trash talk
Friday 21st February The image to the right is part of the Karnak Temple Complex situated just east of the River Nile in Luxor, Upper...
CMS Ireland
Feb 25, 2020
A Challenging View
Above is an image reflecting the view I have each time I leave the offices of Refuge Egypt here in Cairo. Below is another image which...
CMS Ireland
Feb 20, 2020
Shoots of hope in Menouf
Saturday 15th February Today was market day in Menouf and it was busy; very busy. Menouf is a town some one and a half hours North of...
CMS Ireland
Feb 17, 2020
Getting started
Thursday 13th February Don't be fooled. Egypt may be a desert country but as I discovered upon rising on Tuesday morning, it is not...
CMS Ireland
Feb 13, 2020
Sunday Schools Support CMSI Mission Projects
Children and young people across Ireland have been taking part in the CMSI Children's Resource for almost 20 years. Not only have they...
CMS Ireland
Jan 22, 2020
The Life-Light Blazed Out Of The Darkness
Jenny Smyth shares her thoughts on recent news events in the build-up to Easter celebrations across the world. Watching in disbelief as...
CMS Ireland
Apr 17, 2019
Marvellous and maddening
'Marvellous and maddening, full of secrets and surprises, peopled with the whole spectrum of humanity... This is Cairo, my home. Please...
Jenny Smyth
Oct 12, 2018
Crossing Bridges Colourful Competition
The CMSI offices were awash with colour as the Crossing Bridges competition entries arrived from over 100 children and young people from...
CMS Ireland
Jun 5, 2018
Different flavours, common ground
I have had a busy few days here in Cairo. I have been getting to know the different programmes that the Church runs such as the Refuge...
CMS Ireland
Apr 17, 2018
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