On the 25th February 2014 Ambassador Dan W. Mozena, USA paid a visit to Oxford Mission. He was warmly welcomed by Oxford Mission staff and the local community. In his short speech he expressed thanks to the Oxford Mission brothers and fathers for their remarkable contribution to assist the poor […]
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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.
On 20 December 2013 14 victims severely affected by the collapse of Rana Plaza were provided with some support by COB to enable them to initiate alternative livelihoods. The Moderator Bishop Paul S Sarker of COB handed over support to the victims at Savar Conference Centre. Mr Michael Roy Asia Facilitator of Anglican Alliance, Revd Shourabh Pholia Mission Programme Secretary, Mr Thomas Das Director of CBSDP, Mr Paul Nishit Das the Director of CMCY, Revd Mrittunjoy Mondal Parish Priest in Savar and relatives of the victims were present at the event.
The Church of Bangladesh has introduced UMOJA to integrate the church and its community responding to the need of the people more effectively. It is expected that UMOJA would help the congregation to be aware about their resources and understand that God has given a lot to meet their needs. The concept is to encourage all to work and contribute together to the needs of people and to various issues of the church and society. Church of Bangladesh has been trying to be self-supported and it is expected that UMOJA may strengthen that process.
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Anglican Alliance director Sally Keeble connects the London event up with Bishop Paul S Sarker in Bangladesh. |
On 25 August 2013 a Holy Communion service and baptism took place at Brahmanbaria. The service was administered by Moderator Bishop Paul S Sarker of COB and he was assisted by Revd Hemen Halder, Dean of Dhaka Deanery. A total of 100 people attended the service and 8 Children were baptised. It is to be mentioned, there is no church of COB in B’baria. A privately owned Christina Memorial Hospital is being used for service on Sunday under the care of a local committee. The Christians come here in search of livelihoods from different parts of the country attend the service.