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I understand that over 2,000 participants from all over Bangladesh, from 385 churches, along with your partners will assemble together in Barishal on 24-27 November to mark this historical milestone,” Sauca wrote. “Our global fellowship sincerely congratulates you on this special occasion.”
He noted that the Baptist Church in the Bengal region is a vibrant member church of the WCC, and further noted the relevancy of the theme of the church’s gathering, “ ....to hold on to what you have until I come.”
“From the pioneering work of missionary William Carey in your region, your church has continued to show creativity and compassion all these years,” he concluded. “Your gathering will only strengthen the relevance of ‘being church’ during the changing context of today, and inspire future generations of the church.”
