Pray for:

Botswana

Pray for the Khwedam translation team as they prepare for the launch of a publication.

Cameroon

Pray for the Subula* language community as they update and record and distribute a Subula songbook

Ethiopia

Pray for the ongoing training of the 35 Bible translation students at Mekane Yesus Seminary (MYS).

Pray for God’s provision upon the LBT-MYS building project.

Pray for the Kambata translation team as they review the books from Galatians to Revelation.

Ghana

Pray for Michael and Naomi Ersland as they serve with the Komba Old Testament translation program.

Liberia

Pray for the Bandi translation team as they review and check the books of Ruth, Jonah, and Genesis.

Pray for the Dan translation team as they plan the printing and distribution of the book of Psalms.

Nigeria

Pray for the training of Bokyi literacy teachers.

Papua New Guinea

Pray for Ipili translators as they work towards Scripture engagement in their region.

Sierra Leone

Pray for Amy Formella as she serves with the Mende Old Testament translation program.

Southeast Asia

Pray for the video dubbing and distribution of the Gospel of John video.

Tanzania

Pray for the Kerewe translation team as they host a large community checking seminar.

United States

Pray for the involvement of congregations in Bible Translation Sunday this September.

*Note: Specific details were intentionally omitted or changed to protect the affected language community.

Birthdays

August

Valerie Federwitz

Tim Miller

Ruthie Wagner

Kara Kuhn

Rich Rudowske

Amy Gerdts

Katie Hogan

Mariah Olson*

Member Information

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Here you will also find:

• Information about the 2021 election for the Board of Directors

• Details on how to request nomination and voting information for the 2021 election

• Information about the Annual General Meeting

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If you would like to see Messenger as a printable PDF, click on this link to get the PDF: Messenger Spring 2021.