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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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Progress and planning in Yei
Jenny Smyth's second update from her visit, with Billy Smyth, to South Sudan. Monday 24th January ‘Rejoice in hope, be patient in...
Jenny Smyth
Jan 26, 2022
Back In Yei
Jenny and Billy Smyth are currently in South Sudan, where they previously served as CMSI Mission Partners. Here's Jenny's first update -...
Jenny Smyth
Jan 25, 2022
Advent Silence
In Matthew chapter 11, we read the following words from Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest....
Gillian Maganda
Dec 20, 2021
Turning the world upside down
I’m a big fan of maps. I’m partial to a leaf through a decent atlas and I’d far rather follow some pre-printed map sheets than use...
Roger Cooke
Nov 25, 2021
Living Legacies
‘..impacts beyond those that were anticipated’ Thus begins a report from Shalom Reconciliation Ministries (SRM) which received funds from...
Jenny Smyth
Aug 17, 2021
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
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
Everyone Is Needed
In a celebrity-driven age like ours and even in our churches, it’s easy to applaud and celebrate those who work up front, or those who...
Gillian Maganda
May 29, 2021
The God of Bricks and Beans
Kiwoko Hospital (KH) is a community based hospital located in the Anglican Diocese of Luweero, central Uganda. Born in 1987, it has grown...
Gillian Maganda
Apr 7, 2021
Small Beginnings – Huge Impacts
….the bible study group at St Mark’s, they are not a big group.... but the transformation they have made in Kayole is tremendous!
Roger Thompson
Mar 30, 2021
Take action for Vaccine Justice
The arrival of 132,000 doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine into Juba, South Sudan on 25th March is certainly something to give thanks for....
Linda Abwa
Mar 29, 2021
Lent: a time for lament; a window of hope
Lament: The passionate expression of grief or sorrow. As we enter the season of Lent, amidst an ongoing pandemic, lockdowns, isolation...
Jenny Smyth
Feb 16, 2021
So Full Of Life
100,000 deaths in the UK attributable to the pandemic…a shocking statistic. Yesterday morning, Dan Walker interviewed Archbishop Justin...
Jenny Smyth
Jan 28, 2021
In The Midst: A Reflection On Hope
In my recent hunt for inMission cover images, I re-discovered this painting. It hangs in the National Gallery in London, which is where I...
Roger Cooke
Dec 18, 2020
Give and see what happens
There are many ways to bring a smile to someone. My phone kept buzzing as WhatsApp photos arrived. First a carpenter’s workshop with some...
Jenny Smyth
Dec 16, 2020
Advent Hope: The Painful Wait
On 7th December, we received the following news from Eastern DR Congo:* “On Friday more people were killed … so far it’s 20 people...
Linda Abwa
Dec 14, 2020
Connected, Equipped, Transformed
In September, the CMSI staff bade a fond farewell to Rachel Brittain, who moved on to embrace new opportunities after 16 years on the...
CMS Ireland
Oct 30, 2020
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