Bishop Moses described the centenary celebrations in Maridi at the end of March as "colorful with mixed activities such as worship service, singing and praising, dance and drama." He, along with the Diocese, was overjoyed by the activities of the evangelists who were engaged in prayer for healing healing and setting the captives free of idols and witchcraft. With equal joy 350 candidates were welcomed in confirmation, hundreds turned to Christ and thousands broke bread togeth

The main centenary celebration (Maridi) The posh chairs from the grandstand have been downgraded and new larger gold chairs have appeared, the dais is decorated with tinsel and there are two red carpets. It is important to observe protocol and everyone seems to know the correct way to manage and address special visitors. I find myself floundering, so resort to copying those around. Bishop Moses has given me a special centenary shirt to wear today, but the speeches will be by

Sunday 30th January "Today is Sunday, so you will eat another." Joy has just come with another flask of clove and cardamom water for my second breakfast, along with cassava and bread. A bucket of warm water was waiting in the washroom at 6.00 when I woke. Overwhelming kindness, thoughtfulness and hospitality that touches my heart. The children have swept the compound. I can hear the women chatter as they stoke the fire, wash up from last night and get ready for the day. The b

On Monday 31st January, Wendy Houston joined the CMSI staff team as interim Administration Coordinator. Wendy will be covering for Megan Totten while she is on maternity leave. Wendy comes with a rich and broad experience of work, having spent 30 years in education - as a teacher and a principal - and, more recently, having worked with Girlguiding Ulster, for whom she was already a long-time volunteer. Wendy has been a CMSI supporter over many years and, in 2021, she was a 'v