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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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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...
Linda Abwa
Apr 4, 2024
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
Dec 1, 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...
Linda Abwa
Sep 20, 2023
Joy and Sorrow in Maridi
Bishop Moses described the centenary celebrations in Maridi at the end of March as "colorful with mixed activities such as worship...
Linda Abwa
Feb 25, 2022
South Sudan - ten years on
On 9th July 2011, then President, Barack Obama congratulated the new nation of South Sudan saying ‘Today is a reminder that after the...
Linda Abwa
Jul 9, 2021
Greetings from Bishop Levi Marandulu
On his eighth day as the third Bishop of Yei, Jenny Smyth and Linda Abwa were delighted to be able to speak to Bishop Levi via Zoom. It...
Linda Abwa
Jul 2, 2021
Thank you from Yei!
There were great celebrations in Yei on Sunday 20th June when Bishop Levi Marandulu was consecrated and installed as third Bishop of Yei!...
Linda Abwa
Jun 25, 2021
BATC on lockdown after one week of new term
Bishop Allison Theological College is the theological training college of Yei Diocese, South Sudan. Although the original campus remains...
Linda Abwa
Jun 9, 2021
Worlds Apart
Updating policies is not my favourite task. Complying with protocols is a matter of great self-discipline! However, with the ever...
Jenny Smyth
Oct 26, 2020
Lessons In Hope From South Sudan
In March, Bishop Tandema set up his C-19 plan to help 100 of the most vulnerable people with handwashing resources, essential food items...
Linda Abwa
Jul 22, 2020
Update from Yei & BATC
Last week, Bishop Hilary sent us his thanks for funds gifted by Lisburn Cathedral for pastors in Yei Diocese who were struggling to feed...
Linda Abwa
Jul 1, 2020
Update From South Sudan
As part of its current series of Global Partner Updates, CMSI has published the latest news from its partners in South Sudan: Ibba,...
CMS Ireland
May 14, 2020
Bursting Forth
The theme of my last blog was 'Staying with the global Church after the crisis is over'. Since I wrote it, the mask-sewing Mothers’ Union...
Linda Abwa
May 6, 2020
CMSI Friday Update 24/4
During this period of Covid-19 restrictions, CMSI is increasing its output of stories, news and prayer updates. We are doing whatever we...
Roger Cooke
Apr 24, 2020
Prayer Letter From Yei
We received the following prayer letter yesterday from Bishop Hilary of Yei Diocese in South Sudan. Please continue to remember Bishop...
CMS Ireland
Apr 23, 2020
Staying - to close the gap
Yesterday, the head of the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) issued a stark warning about the impact of Covid-19 on food shortages in some...
Linda Abwa
Apr 22, 2020
CMSI Friday Update 10/4
During this period of Covid-19 restrictions, CMSI is increasing its output of stories, news and prayer updates. We are doing whatever we...
Roger Cooke
Apr 10, 2020
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