This year’s appeal will be to help with the training of clergy to try and bring peace and reconciliation to the Country, this is very much in line with what we pray for them.This training will help 3 clergy from each of the 9 Dioceses, together with others, to learn about Leadership and Reconciliation in all the country.This appeal will allow them to prepare training of 30 or 40 clergy and it will be appreciated by all Bishops and the Archbishop.To give to this appeal, you can do it on the following ways:By BAC’s transfer Sort code 08-92-99 – A/c 67231032Reference ‘Burundi’ or ‘Burundi GA’ if you are gift aiding
Each year we hold ‘Burundi Sunday’ services which was on the 20th October. At these services our focus is on this small country in Central Africa who we have had links with since 1975. Part of our Burundi Sunday is an appeal to raise money to help them with projects.This year's fund-raising appeal will be to support much needed building works at Buterere sub-parish. St Marks have previously funded the laying of the foundations at this church and we now have an opportunity to further bless our friends with doors and windows which they currently don't have. This year we have raised an incredible £4,732.60 *Update July 2025 - The windows have now been fitted and the work is progressing to finish the church
Changes that occurred in leadership of Makamba Diocese where St Mark's GAHOSHA is. The Current Bishop Martin is retiring in August, the Diocesan Synod has elected Revd Onesphore NDAYIZIGAMIYE to be the 2nd Bishop of the Diocese of Makamba. His installation is due to take place on 3rd August 2025. Other appointments are: Rt Revd Aimé Joseph KIMARUNGU, the Bishop of Gitega Diocese has been appointed to the Position of Deputy Président of Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Retiring Bishop Martin Blaise NYABOHO has been appointed to the position of President of National Independent Commission of Human Rights. Prayers are needed for the appointed Bishops. Regarding the previous Archbishop Bernard's health, sadly Bernard passed away recently, please pray for his family and the church in Burundi following his loss
We just wanted to send greetings from Guatemala now that we have been back just over a month. We have finally started to settle back into life and routine here. We feel very blessed and encouraged by the time we spent in England and were especially encouraged by the visits to our wonderful Link Churches and supporters, it was a very special time. You can read a little more in our latest CMS Link Letter, no.26 Our prayer requests:Please do keep us in your prayers as we continue to settle back into life here and start back with activities in the vulnerable community, Bethania.We are excited to be back and able to share with the children and youth again.Also pray for us as I, Azaria, start back with the mentors I support and also as I do referrals of new mentors to start serving in the children’s homes.Please pray for David too as he continues to support and work with the worship bands through discipleship.We also just wanted to say thank you again for your prayers for my brother Zeph, he is continuing to receive treatment and overall has been and is doing well.It is still a long road ahead so please do keep him and my parents in your prayers. Thank you, we especially appreciate and value your prayer and support at this challenging time. You can find out more through her new blog site: https://azaria.blog/
