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The project offices of CBSDP observed International Women’s Day on 8th March 2014. The theme was ‘equality for women is progress for all’.
Mr. Thomas Manas Das
In March 2014 farewells were said to the Director of CBSDP Mr. Thomas M Das following completion of his contract with CBSDP from February 2010-March 2014. Mr. Das was assigned particularly to reorganise the process of CBSDP according to the recommendations of the external evaluation conducted in 2009. The Chairman Bishop Paul S Sarker and all departments of synod, CBSDP and CMCY staff members thanked him for his significant contribution to the build CBSDP. In the farewell Mr. Michael A Roy was introduced as the person responsible to take over the responsibility of Mr Thomas M Das on behalf of the Executive Board of CBSDP until a director is replaced.
On 19th Dec’2013 Pre Christmas Programme held at Synod Hall Room, Dhaka. There all staff members from Synod office, CBSDP and CMCY attended to celebrate Christmas who were away from Dhaka during Christmas time. It was a great time for the staff and their family members. The day was started […]
At the end of 8th Synod Council of Church of Bangladesh, Moderator Rt. Rev. Paul S. Sarker, Deputy Moderator, Rt. Rev. Samuel S. Mankhin and Dr. Lesley Morgan, PCUSA distributed 28 Laptops to the Priests of the Church of Bangladesh. These were donated by the First Presbyterian Church, PCUSA with […]
From 5th February to 7th February 2014 the 8th Synod General Council Meeting of Church of Bangladesh held at Retreat cum Conference Centre, Savar, Dhaka. Theme of this Synod Council was: 1 Thess. 5: 11. It was chaired by Bishop Paul S. Sarker. Deputy Moderator Bishop Samuel S. Mankhin, Mr. Joseph Sudhin Mondal, Secretary and Mr. Lolit Drong, Treasurer of synod were present in the Council. A total of 80 representatives from different areas and sectors attend the Council.
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 […]
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.