On 30th November 2022 AD, Barishal Diocese held a seminar on “What to do against Human Trafficking” at All Saints Church, Buruabari, of Barishal Diocese. The theme of the seminar was: ‘Deliver the needy and the poor, deliver them from the hand of the wicked’ (Psalm 82:4). All priests, catechists, and deanery leaders of Jobarpar deanery of Barishal Diocese attended the seminar. Its objective was to raise awareness of human trafficking among all priests, catechists and leaders and they actively participated in the event to work for prevention of human trafficking. At the same time, we should work for those who are poor and unemployed so that they may not fall into danger in any way
As usual February this year was the month of ‘Spiritual Revival’ gatherings in the Church of Bangladesh (COB) and they took place in six deaneries. Every congregation separate selected separate themes and the speaker discussed the theme. A range of 1000-5000 people gathered from different villages and towns assembled and many of them walked a long distance to the venue. They ate simple food and spent the cold winter nights in basic facilities with one aim to attain mercy and blessings from God. At all the congregations the Bishops, Priests and guests conveyed revival messages to attendees.