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Videos of Christians forgiving IS go viral in the Arab world

The SAT-7 Egypt Director sees impact of “Resistance through forgiveness.”

Videos of a 10-year-old Iraqi displaced by Islamic State (IS/ISIS) and of a brother of two Egyptian labourers beheaded in Libya both voicing forgiveness for their persecutors have been watched by a million viewers and drawn the attention of mainstream Arab media which rarely covers Christian news.

Farid Samir said, “These clips provide a counter-shock to the horrifying videos of killings that people receive on mainstream media and to their effect on viewers. Myriam’s and Beshir’s calls are a form of resistance through forgiveness. Forgiveness is the core of the Christian message and the core of the message of SAT-7 at a time when mainstream media avoids reporting on Christians.”

Please use the link below to view the full article and the video clips:

http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=c9050727faac9e308bf3ba305&id=28c2a65e36&e=e06a23e9ff

 

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Breaking News – Egyptian Response to Slaughter.

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“Dear friends,
This is a very sad time in Egypt where we are in seven days of official mourning for the 21 young Christian men who were brutally slaughtered by ISIS in Libya on Sunday (22 February)…..”

So begins a letter from Ramez Atallah, General Director of The Bible Society of Egypt. If you do not know about this atrocity, please read the attached letter, and hopefully you too will be moved and strengthened by its contents.

Two-Lines-English – Egyptian Martyrs

Egyptian Response to 2 rows walking

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SOMA Mission to Uganda

In May, four members of St Barnabas Church will be going on a Mission to Uganda, with SOMA (Sharing of Ministries Abroad). Stephen Dinsmore, National Director of SOMA UK, preached at St Barnabas on 15th February, sharing the vision of SOMA and praying for the team members.
Rev Canon Derek Smith is the team leader, who has led a number of other teams in Nigeria and Kenya. Please use the link below to view the leaflet for further information.
SOMA-Leaflet-2015 pdf
Please pray for this Mission and give towards the costs if you are moved to do so. Thank you.
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Blankets created for Mother Teresa Orphanage in Baghdad

Remembering Trees Project.

As part of a Diocesan project, many of our members and friends were busy knitting squares which were then made into blankets.  This project was called Remembering Trees, as the squares were dedicated to loved ones and used to decorate trees – in the case of St Barnabas’ the large tree in the courtyard at the back of the church.  When completed, some of the blankets were taken to Synod where other churches in the Diocese also brought blankets that they had made.  In total twenty one blankets were taken for a Mother Teresa orphanage for severely handicapped children and young people in Baghdad – one for each of them. Some have gone to an orphanage in Kenya, others to the needy in Cyprus

The photos show some of the blankets displayed at Synod.

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Other blankets made by St Barnabas’ will be donated to local charities through​​ Caritas who​ support migrant families in the local area .

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Christmas Bazaar, Saturday 29th November 2014

The annual St Barnabas Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday 29th November from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Father Christmas arrives at 11:00 a.m. and you can visit him in his Grotto.  This is always a popular event and provides fun for all the family.

As well as Santa, there will be a raffle (first prize €300), games, stalls, refreshments and entertainment.  Come along and join us in a fun day.

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Children and Young People at St. Barnabas Summer / Autumn 2014

We welcome children and young people to our church.

We meet at 10:00 a.m. in Church, then different groups ake place.

See the weekly Notice Sheet for more derails, especially the Pancake Party!

Please use the link below to access the details of our Sunday activities:

Website Junior & Youth Church 2014

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Auction of Gifts and Promises

An Auction of Gifts and Promises will be helod on Wednesday 11th June 2014 following the Patronal Festival Service at 6:00 p.m..

The viewing of the Gifts and Promises begins at 6:30 p.m. with the Auction beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m.

The auction will be around the tree behind the Church building.

There will be a finger buffet available please bring your own drinks.

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Cyprus Musical Ministry: Two Sisters and a Funeral

Friday 22nd November at St Barnabas, Limassol

The musical is based on the story of Lazarus and you can take part in this, with Roger Jones, the well known composer of the musical, who is flying over from UK with a team. The amazing thing is that you only need to come to three rehearsals, including one on the actual day of the performance, with Roger Jones himself. All you have to do is get the CD, and score, if you wish, listen and sing along in the car and turn up for the rehearsals.

Some mums have asked if children and young people can take part – and we would love to have them. Make sure they learn the songs and practise before the rehearsals.

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Get your CD!

Practice in the car!

Come along to a few rehearsals and

Take part on the night!

Learn the words and music with a CD for voice – soprano, alto, tenor or bass.  CD’s are available from St Barnabas’ church, price 1 euro each. Score is available from Derek price 6 euros – email Derek Smith at stbac@spidernet.com.cy to say which voice version you require.

Rehearsal times

at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Limassol

  • Friday 8 Nov: Sopranos 6.00-7.30
  • Saturday 9 Nov: Altos 6.00-7.30
  • Friday 15 Nov: Tenors 6.00-7.30
  • Saturday 16 Nov: Basses 6.00-7.30
  • Sunday 17 Nov: ALL 3.00-4.30

Download the Programme

Limassol performance

Friday 22 November
St Barnabas Anglican Church
Performers 4pm for 7.30 performance

Island wide performance in Nicosia

Sunday 24 November
American Academy School
Performers 2pm for 5pm performance

Fr. George Vidiakin appointed

Bishop Sean and the Council of St Barnabas Limassol are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend George Vidiakin as Parish Priest.

Revd George is currently serving as a House-for-Duty Priest of Christ Church Ayia Napa, where he has ministered since July 2024. In addition to his parish responsibilities he also serves as Chair of the House of Clergy, offering leadership and support to his fellow clergy across the Diocese, and is a member of the Bishop’s Task Force and the Constitutional Review Committee.

Revd George was ordained deacon in June 2013 and priest in November 2014, both ordinations taking place in the Russian Orthodox Church. In March 2020 he was received into the Anglican Communion by Archbishop Michael Lewis of Cyprus and the Gulf, and in October 2021 he was licensed as an Associate Priest of St Helena’s Church, Larnaca.

The Revd George holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Theology from St Tikhon’s Orthodox University for the Humanities (Moscow, Russia). He is currently completing his dissertation as part of the diocesan ‘Exploring Faith’ programme.

Revd George will be Licensed at St Barnabas Limassol on Saturday 13 June 2026.