Romani language: Gospels of John were distributed at conference for Roma leaders
The Alliance for Saturation Church Planting invited Rom leaders from the broader evangelical denominations to a conference. The conference included training by Pastors Stefan Pap and Peter Pristiak. It was an opportunity to distribute the Romani translations of the Gospel of John. The projected publication of the Eastern Slovak Romani New Testament next year, coincides with the unprecedented growth of Roma churches taking place in Slovakia.



Lesicek Church Leader Laci introduces himself
Lesicek is the youngest of the Roma church plants that are part of the Hermanovce Cirkev Bratska. The leader of the fellowship, Laci, shares his testimony of God’s grace: “I was a very bad person—I drank a lot, I gambled, I was a thief and got into a lot of fights. I had a terrible home life. My wife and children suffered a lot. My life was running away like water, but—praise God—the brothers from Rokycany and Pierre came to Lesicek. When they preached God’s Word, I was deeply touched by what they said. I thank God that Jesus then came into our lives—mine and my wife’s—and changed us. I am so glad that God found us here in Lesicek, for now we live only for Him. I serve Him, because I came to know that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Manie and Lettie v.d.Heever with their children.

Over the past 10 months Manie v.d.Heever has checked the outstanding books of the New Testament, viz. Hebrews, Revelation, James, 1 and 2 Peter, Jude, and 1, 2 and 3 John, with six translation teams (Zigua, Kwere, Ndamba, Pogoro, Nguu, and Lughuru). It is wonderful to know that these six language groups will soon be able to read the New Testament in their heart language!

In addition, he checked the Gospel of Luke with another five teams (Yao, Mwera, Zaramo, Ma- konde, and Nguu) and conducted four workshops for exegetes and translators. He will also be teaching at the annual training event for Bible translators in September.

Jud Jusell and Teri Sheffield of TWFTW USA holding copies of the newly-published New Testaments in Dawro, Gamo and Gofa.

“Happy are those who… find joy in obeying the Word of the Lord, and they study it day and night” (Psalms 1.2)  

November 2011 was a joyous month for three nations in Ethiopia. The New Testament was published in the languages of the Dawro, Gamo and Gofa people!

This was a joint project between The Word for the World and The Seed Company. The translators were all members of the Dawro, Gamo and Gofa nations, who were translating into their own language.  They were trained in The Word for the World’s training program, and were assisted by consultants from both organizations.
  

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Come and celebrate with the Chikunda people of Zimbabwe! They recently received The New Testament in their heart language, for the very first time! On the 1st August 2009, many government and church leaders, dignitaries, school teachers and children celebrated with supporters and local people. So many TWFTW partners and team members worked together to accomplish this victory! All glory and honour to God.

 

There were several outreaches by churches to the Achikunda. These churches also bought copies of the Bibles and distributed them. Please pray for provision for the 3,600 remaining copies of the Chikunda New Testament.

CHILDREN SING ABOUT THE NEW TESTAMENT IN CHIKUNDA

The gift we have been waiting for Has come to us this day 2X Our God is great we thank you Old and young, let’s thank Him The gift of your Word is great Help us to understand the Word Let’s follow God’s ways So that we may be blessed The gift we have been waiting for Has come to us this day 2X Because you know our need to hear the Word of God You have given us this great gift today We thank you Lord Our hearts are glad because you are our Helper in all things Although we may have many things Your Word is more precious than all We thank you Lord Help us to live by your Word So that we might have life for ever and ever. Composed by Chapoto Blessing