Our morning at Encourage has included a time of worship with @ask2ndchance, a warm welcome from our Chairman and a ministry overview from our International CEO, @ColinBloom. #encourage

Today on St Barnabas Day, we give thanks for Barnabas, the “son of encouragement” (Acts 4:36). We are named after Barnabas, a good man, full of faith and the Holy Spirit. He strengthened the body of Christ and advocated for Paul when others were hesitant (Acts 9:26–27).

With 3 weeks to go, the countdown to Encourage is on! Barnabas Aid are so excited to meet supporters old and new at our yearly event. With worship, prayer and teaching, it will be a faith-strengthening day. 🔗 Confirm your free place: brnbs.link/1i

Our free magazine Barnabas Aid comes out every two months sharing stories, news and updates about the persecuted Church, plus the projects we’re supporting. The May/June issue is out now! Check it out online or sign up to get a copy delivered to you: brnbs.link/11

Sovereign Lord, we rejoice in Your victory over the grave in raising the Lord Jesus from the dead. Please inhabit the praises of Your Church worldwide as we exalt Your Name today. Amen.

Today at Barnabas, we remember and celebrate Good Friday. On the day of sacrifice and true love, Jesus, in His perfection, willingly gave His life for the sins of us, His children. John 19:30 "Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

✝️ Today marks Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent - a season of reflection, prayer, and service. May this Lent be a time of renewal for all who observe it.

There are about 1 million Christians held as ‘slaves’ working in Pakistan’s brick factories. I’ve been there, it’s utterly horrific. Join @BarnabasAid @AjudaBarnabas to see what you can do to help suffering and persecuted Christians in places like this.

I’ve been to brick kilns in Pakistan, just like the one in this video. The unbearable heat, smell and misery is hard to explain. I thank God that @BarnabasAid is freeing so many Christians from this inhuman situation. Join us, and be part of something that sets slaves free.

The amazing @BarnabasAid are there trying to help - but this is what we are up against! Five Christians beheaded by Islamic State in North Kivu, D. R. Congo barnabasaid.org/gb/news/five…

It’s time to learn about the real Barnabas - the Encourager in Chief!

Huge congratulations to @PaulMerse celebrating seven years of sobriety. What a great encouragement to others struggling with alcoholism or any other kind of addiction. One day at a time!

"You can only be safe and secure in a society that practises tolerance, cherishes harmony and can celebrate difference." Rabbi Hugo Gryn (1930 - 1996)

(2/2) Barnabas Aid is a non-denominational Christian ministry that helps Christians in need around the world.

Thank you, Colin, I appreciate your expression of solidarity and your commitment to support Jamaica during this period of recovery. With the resilience of our people and the support of our friends, Jamaica will overcome this difficult moment and emerge stronger.

Barnabas Aid CEO Colin Bloom reflects on his recent visit to Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the Caribbean at the end of October.

Here are some powerful photographs I took in #Jamaica that show the overwhelming destruction wreaked by #HurricaneMelissa. Thank you @AndrewHolnessJM for your leadership, be assured my colleagues and I at @BarnabasAid will do what we can to help. Galatians 6:10

In the US it is a criminal offence to pretend you were a military hero. It's called the Stolen Valor Act 2013. There are so many Walter Mitty characters, fakers, chancers and wannabes. 'Fake' admiral with suspicious medals sparks a wave of angry accusations from veterans after turning up to lay wreath at Remembrance Sunday event | Daily Mail Online