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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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Green Shoots Of Hope
I was passing through the lobby in a hotel in Juba and noticed the displays on the occasional tables. Not the expected flower...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 10, 2020
CMSI Friday Update 3/4
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 3, 2020
South Sudan Update
Many of you will be especially interested to know how the pandemic is affecting our Global Partners. Here is the news from South Sudan...
Linda Abwa
Apr 2, 2020
Lessons In Reciprocity
As a Partnership Coordinator, one of the things I often try to convey about CMSI’s approach is the reciprocity of partnering with each...
Linda Abwa
Mar 31, 2020
Resuscitating a grey lady
Friday 20th February It is hot here - at over 30 degrees each afternoon. The VTC students received a visit from Bishop Hilary today. It...
Billy Smyth
Feb 22, 2020
South Sudan Update
These are critical days for South Sudan. Tomorrow (22nd February) is the deadline set for launching the new Government of National Unity....
Jenny Smyth
Feb 21, 2020
Signs of growth
Tuesday 18th February After much repacking I managed to fit a large full tool box, extension cable and electrical fittings for a...
Billy Smyth
Feb 19, 2020
Billy Smyth South Sudan Interview
Billy Smyth is preparing to go to Yei Diocese, South Sudan for the latest in his ongoing support of our partners there. We had a chance...
CMS Ireland
Feb 12, 2020
Porridge, Partnership & Warm Welcomes
Nina Coffey is a CMSI Star and volunteer who has had an active engagement with our partners in Maridi Diocese, South Sudan in recent...
CMS Ireland
Oct 24, 2019
Come to the table
Rev Patti Johnston has been a good friend to CMS Ireland for many years. She is a priest from Albany Diocese, USA and also chair of the...
CMS Ireland
Oct 7, 2019
Finding Refuge in Yei
On Sunday 21st September, Bishop Hilary made an announcement at Immanuel Cathedral in Yei, South Sudan, appealing for any available...
Linda Abwa
Sep 26, 2019
Bishop Moses Confirmed For Ignite
We’re delighted to confirm that the Rt Revd Moses Zungo, Bishop of Maridi Diocese, South Sudan, will join us for our annual conference,...
Roger Cooke
Aug 2, 2019
South Sudan College Appoints New Principal
In a recent update from Bishop Allison Theological College (BATC) we learned that Rev. Lokosang Emmanuel is the new Principal of the...
Linda Abwa
Jun 10, 2019
Bringing Hope to South Sudan
Billy’s Blog May 2019 The church: God’s embedded people: God’s chosen courier of hope After a roller coaster 3 weeks Billy is now safely...
Jenny Smyth
May 16, 2019
Surfing... it's all about timing
Billy’s Blog Yei, April 2019 (Compiled by Jenny Smyth) Companion Placement Yei Vocational Training College, South Sudan Surfing…it’s all...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 30, 2019
Pope urges Leaders to 'Stay in Peace'
At the conclusion of a two-day spiritual retreat for the leaders of South Sudan, hosted by Pope Francis with Archbishop Justin Welby in...
Jenny Smyth
Apr 12, 2019
A Giant Leap of Faith
​Billy is now safely back home in Moira. It is hard to imagine that the struggle for safety and survival continues unrelentingly for so...
Jenny Smyth
Feb 27, 2019
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