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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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AGM 2020 & Annual Accounts
CMS Ireland will hold its Annual General Meeting at 2pm on Saturday 28th March 2020 in the Church Of Ireland Theological Institute,...
Roger Cooke
Mar 3, 2020


Lessons in the rain
There has always been plenty of water in Cairo. It just doesn't stick around very long. In fact, it is mostly contained within the banks...
CMS Ireland
Feb 27, 2020


Briggs' Farewell Service
Around 100 family, friends and supporters gathered recently at St Jude's, Ballynafeigh to give thanks and pray for Ronnie and Maggie...
Roger Thompson
Feb 26, 2020


Alexandria
Sunday 23rd February On my study at home, buried under piles of books and assorted family memorabilia, is a tattered black and white...
CMS Ireland
Feb 26, 2020


Church tours and trash talk
Friday 21st February The image to the right is part of the Karnak Temple Complex situated just east of the River Nile in Luxor, Upper...
CMS Ireland
Feb 25, 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


A Challenging View
Above is an image reflecting the view I have each time I leave the offices of Refuge Egypt here in Cairo. Below is another image which...
CMS Ireland
Feb 20, 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


Shoots of hope in Menouf
Saturday 15th February Today was market day in Menouf and it was busy; very busy. Menouf is a town some one and a half hours North of...
CMS Ireland
Feb 17, 2020


Getting started
Thursday 13th February Don't be fooled. Egypt may be a desert country but as I discovered upon rising on Tuesday morning, it is not...
CMS Ireland
Feb 13, 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


Job Opportunity with CMSI
Join the CMSI Staff Team. Part-Time: 20 hours per week Salary: £22,020 (pro rata) CMSI is seeking to appoint an Administration Coordinator...
Roger Cooke
Feb 5, 2020


Sunday Schools Support CMSI Mission Projects
Children and young people across Ireland have been taking part in the CMSI Children's Resource for almost 20 years. Not only have they...
CMS Ireland
Jan 22, 2020


Time Well Spent
CMSI staff and members of the Board of Trustees took time out of their weekend to meet together on Saturday 18th January in the Belfast...
CMS Ireland
Jan 22, 2020


Good news of great joy!
Bishop Aimé Joseph of Gitega Diocese, Burundi, has just dedicated a new church! In 2018, I travelled with the bishop to Gihamagara to...
Jenny Smyth
Dec 14, 2019


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
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