Pietro Sarubbi, who played Barabbas in The Passion of the Christ, wasn’t just acting—he was being transformed.

Though he originally wanted to play Peter, Mel Gibson cast him as Barabbas, telling him: “Don’t look at Jesus until the moment your character is freed.”

When that moment came and his eyes met Jim Caviezel’s-Sarubbi said it felt like an electric shock. In that gaze, he felt as though Jesus was truly looking into his soul.

That single moment sparked a deep spiritual awakening that led him to embrace Christianity.

He later shared his testimony in the book “From Barabbas to Jesus – Converted by a Look”. Ш

Sometimes, one look is all it takes to change everything.

24/7 prayer are delighted to announce that they will l be coming together in Birmingham from 15-16 May for The Gathering 2026!

This conference is for anyone who wants to gather with us as a prayer movement to worship, pray and get equipped. Whether you’ve been joining us in prayer for years or have just started joining in.

This gathering is for everyone, but if you’re based in England and Wales this gathering is especially for you!

Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.

https://alpha.org.uk/try-alpha#matomo-btn-try-alpha

We plan to start an Alpha course on Sunday September 28th

Yoou would be welcome. use the contact form for more information

Inviting Believers in the locality to pray together

This year, people across the country are invited to join together in the National Week of Prayer, from 6-14 September 2025 or host a gathering for those local to you, to come together to pray.

We will hold an event on 4th September leading up to this week at Channel view 10.30am

July 2nd This week we will be exploring what Jesus said about life from the gospel of John chapter 10

An opportunity for members of different churches to come together to pray

As tensions in the region escalate, Christians in Iran, Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Syria are urging us to join with them in prayer. Please pray for wisdom for all leaders in the region, comfort and strength for everybody caught up in this crisis – particularly Christians vulnerable to increased persecution – and, above all, for lasting peace. (Open Doors)

An hour of worship open to everyone.

There is a displacement crisis in sub-Saharan Africa with more than 16.2 million Christians having to flee their homes due to violence and conflict. Last year OPEN DOORS launched the “Arise Africa” campaign in response to the call from the African church to help them stop the violence and start the healing.

The Arise Africa petition calls for protection, justice and restoration for believers. 200,000 have already signed from 193 countries.

http://opendoorsuk.org/ariseafrica