I want every Christian on planet Earth just to open the Bible and read a verse and say, “Thank you, Lord, because you are speaking to me through Thy Word. And God, You are speaking my language.” I want them to speak that out loud, because we are privileged. And many, many people are out there without the Word of God.
–Dr. Tilahun Mendedo
Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo serves as the Executive Development Officer of Lutheran Bible Translators.
Tilahun draws on his experiences and relationships in Ethiopia and the USA. He is delighted to serve God by making His Name known to those who have never had the Bible in a language they understand.
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እግአብሔር ከእርሶ ጋር ይሁን ለሐገራችን በረከት ያድርግላችሁ!!
Just listened to the conversation with Tilahun. So well done. Thanks!