Telling God's Story

I thought I would share an article from the Wycliffe Associates Website showing one way God's story is being shared around the world.

 

Many cultures in Papua New Guinea revolve around oral storytelling. Thanks to you, villagers there are now telling stories of God’s love.

Families and neighbors sitting under the stars, gathered around a crackling fire, eyes wide and ears open as they listen intently to the person who is telling the next story. Jesus was known for telling stories, and this is also a common scene in Papua New Guinea, where oral storytelling is an integral part of the many communities and cultures.

To help reach these people with God’s Word in a way that is meaningful to them, a special storytelling workshop was recently held at the Alotau Translation Center’s new facilities, which was completed last year through the support of generous partners like you. Attendees from seven different language groups learned how to accurately and effectively communicate key stories from the Bible. As a result, people who live in areas where the Bible has yet to be translated are hearing God’s truths before the Scriptures come into print in their languages, and lives are being greatly impacted.

“I have heard that story many times,” said one excited villager. “But the way you told the story in my language, that touched my heart. Now I want to change.”

Your support helped workshop graduates to present God’s Word in this culturally relevant way that deeply touches their lives and moves them to obedience.