There are 9 new churches in the mountainous district of Khagrachhari in Bangladesh, The members are all indigenous, such as Marma, Chakma, and Tripura indigenous people. The new churches are located in a hilly area, so transportation is very difficult and risky. Development opportunities and facilities are not easily accessible. The indigenous people here are very backward in education, hygiene, and economics. Church of Bangladesh is running primary schools in several new churches. Education, healthcare, and clean water supply are very important. Recently, two priests have been appointed for the continuous care of the new Churches of the indigenous people in Khagrachhari by the Church of Bangladesh. They are Reverend Ripon Roy and Reverend Ajoy Ritchil. In addition, several catechists from this area are also providing impeccable care to these new Churches. Regular worship, religious festivals, Sunday school, women’s programs, and youth programs are conducted in each Churches.
It should be noted that the Church of Bangladesh has been working on evangelism and the economic development of the indigenous brothers and sisters in the Khagrachhari hill district for nearly 15 years. Prayer is needed for the care of the new Churches in Khagrachhari.
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.
