The following day he visited St. Mary’s Church, Jobarpar where he joined a youth seminar which was arranged for the SSC and HSC examinees. Bishop delivered a speech using Matthew 6:33 `But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.’ In his speech he said that our values as a human being have much declined and we are now desperately after the worldly things. He reminded everyone that we should not be like that as a Christian. We should follow the word of God, obey His commands and also should follow our parent’s instructions. He referred to many Bible passages on those views. There were a total of 40 youth from Jobarpar and Khulna Deaneries attended the seminar.
On 7th August Bishop left for Khulna and attended the Khulna Deanery’s Council meeting on the following day and delivered speech. He reminded all the church leaders that we should not forget the objectives of our Church. He added Church is not like a club where you can do whatever you like. He reminded the people that they should seek His will and work for His Kingdom here in this earth. Therefore, we all should keep Him first in our lives and also in our Church’s life.
He also stated he felt it was sad to say that sometimes people leave God behind and try to go forward without Him. There were 40 members present at the council.
The same evening Bishop visited several parishioners in Khulna.
On 9th August Bishop Paul visited Elizabeth Marble Primary and Play Schools. There he spent some time with teachers, students and guardians of the schools. Mr. Michael A Roy, Asia facilitator, Anglican Alliance was present partly that time.
The following morning Bishop left Khulna for Satkhira and visited some members of Church of Bangladesh. There he led a Holy Communion service. Later that day after lunch he left for Jessore. There is no church in this area however once a month Rev. Kirtonia the Priest in Charge at Khulna Parish visits and provides Holy Communion service
On 10 August, Sunday Bishop Sarker led the Holy Communion service at Christ Church Jessore andconfirmed 14 young people.
After the Holy Communion service Bishop met Mr. George Biswas the Principal of Christ Church Trade School (CCTS) and Mr. David Mondal the accountant. There he discussed on reaching the poor and school dropout in order to build up their career and lives for His glory in the world. Bishop also emphasised onCCTS’s sustainability.
He thanked and prayed for the partners ICCO, the Church of Scotland and KNH-Germany who are continuing their support to CCTS that builds up the youth and helps them to be self supported skilled people.
After lunch he left Jessore for Dhaka. During the visit Mr. Jones Loton Roy, Information and Documentation Secretary accompanied Bishop.
