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Patti reflects on a domestic scene that illuminates a right relationship with God. Patience set her chair next to her father and kept...
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Rev Patti Johnson
- Mar 14
Sunday in South Sudan
It was a beautiful morning – roosters crowing and birds chirping with the first light. A regular Sunday in South Sudan. A quick wash...
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Dave Malsan
- Mar 13
Reflections from Dave Malsan
– seeing South Sudan for the first time. This is my first time coming to South Sudan, first time in Africa, first time where I do not...
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Linda Abwa
- Feb 23
Ashes to Ashes
On Sunday I had a message from Bishop Moses of Maridi Diocese South Sudan saying: “Pray for Archdeacon Wilson Misa of Manguo Archdeaconry...
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Dean Geoff Wilson
- Jan 26
“I will build my church”. Mt 16: 18
Since arriving in Maridi, I’ve met many people and had many conversations. One conversation, with a young man I met last week, stands out...
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Dean Geoff Wilson
- Jan 16
Re-building land, Re-building lives
“The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I sat down and wept....
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Dean Geoff Wilson
- Jan 12
Peace in the PAYOT
I was a stranger and you invited me in. Mt 26:35 I’ve only been in Maridi a few days now, but already I’ve found a place of sanctuary in...
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CMS Ireland
- Dec 20, 2022
Dean Geoff's visit to Maridi: praying inMission
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged....
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CMS Ireland
- Dec 19, 2022
Sustainability amongst the staff team!
The CMSI staff team are trying to live more sustainability. Here is a flavour of some of the ways this is being worked out in each of our...
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CMS Ireland
- Nov 24, 2022
Kingdom Voices Speak
Mothers’ Union, Bishops’ Appeal and Tearfund Ireland shared stories and listened to the reality of gender based violence from a South...
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Jenny Smyth
- Oct 22, 2022
Partnership, Projects and Pounds
Sitting here, enjoying the warmth and birdsong, I am in a reflective mood. I have come to Uganda to attend the CMS network meeting. The...
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CMS Ireland
- Oct 14, 2022
The Pearl of Africa
Sunday 9th October 2022, Independence Day. 60 years since Uganda was a British protectorate. A moment for Uganda to stand proud? A moment...
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CMS Ireland
- Oct 12, 2022
A reviving visit
On day two of Jenny’s Uganda visit she met up with an old friend, Bishop Ivan Lugolobi. Ivan and his wife, Allen, founded Revival Church...
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Roger Thompson
- Sep 30, 2022
Together Again – Reflections on Ignite
After a three year gap, it was fantastic to be able to gather once again in person for our annual CMSI Ignite Conference earlier this...
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CMSI Communications
- Sep 27, 2022
Living Lights – our new theme
At the start of September, CMSI launched its annual theme for 2022-23, ‘Living Lights’. The purpose of having an annual theme is to help...
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Patrick Bamber
- Aug 31, 2022
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...
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