Update on Madagascar from the Wycliffe Main Website

I thought some of you might be interested in this update from the Wycliffe Associates website. This project and these people are the ones I was working with on my last trip.


CURRENT PROJECT UPDATES
MADAGASCAR TRANSLATION PROJECT

More than 22 million people—most of them practice animistic worship—live in the island nation of Madagascar. Millions are living in utter spiritual darkness!
Ten different translation efforts have begun in this spiritually barren region of the world and another six are waiting to launch.
Most of the translation efforts in Madagascar are done painstakingly by hand.
Hand written notes and translations go back and forth—then the final draft can be typed.
Every verse . . . every Scripture by hand.
Imagine the time and commitment!
Two strong and very brave missionary ladies, Lioni and Bev, have been training and consulting national Bible translators in Madagascar for decades.
They are isolated and alone. Their training location has changed hands—it’s no longer available. The task is overwhelming!
A WORK IN PROGRESS
Wycliffe Associates is prepared to come alongside Leoni and Bev, and the 10 Bible translation teams with support and much-needed encouragement.
Prepared to empower them to accelerate Bible translation—we will provide a new translation training center, technology, and other resources.
Leoni and Bev have no one else to turn to for support!
Please help! The need is so great. People are waiting for even a word of Scripture. Eternity is literally on the line for millions of men, women, and children.
You are their best help. Help place the priceless Word of God in the hands of people in desperate need of truth and hope.
Without your help today NO new startups can begin in Madagascar . . .
And the current translation efforts could be stalled!
Would you prayerfully consider giving a generous gift to support Bible translation efforts for these spiritually hungry people?
Or, would you consider volunteering? Be an encouragement with your presence. Help advance Bible translation in Madagascar!
To contribute to this project, you can donate online, use the printable giving form, or call us at
1-800-THE WORD (1-800-843-9673). Thank you!
If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please complete a sign-up form.


If you wall like to see this post from the Wycliffe Associates website click this link.
http://www.wycliffeassociates.org/ministries/project.asp?id=50