An introduction from the CEO of Bible Society Australia
Dear Friend,
Translation projects across the South Pacific, in nations such as New
Please, will you Open The Bible for people to
Caledonia. Local teams are preparing to translate the Old Testament It is a joy to welcome you to Bible Society Australia’s 2024 Project Prospectus.
in Ajië, the New Testament in Nelemwa, digitise existing Bible with a Bib $44 and provides four people
world translations among three other languagesaround spoken inthe the nation.
You will find inside many exciting and ground-breaking initiatives to
The revision of the Tok Pisin Bible in Papua New Guinea, which aims
reach even more people around the world and help them to Open The
to reach more than 8 million people. Localeach churches areGod’s desperate with word (your gif
Bible in their heart language. And, as they do, the light of the gospel
$136
helps teach four people to rea
for an updated edition of this Bible to keep pace with changes in the
will shine in more homes, in more communities, in more nations.
language and invite a new generation of believers into the word.
Praise God!
Training more Bible translators acrossdoubled Australia to expand the work Your impact for China! of translating the Bible into Indigenous languages. More than 10,000
The vision for this year is that all our faithful supporters, donors, prayer
people will be impacted by the Pitjantjatjara Old Testament Translation
partners, volunteers and staff will be united to help Open The Bible
alone — and this project will reach even more! China as your gift is doubled t
around the world, through language, engagement, advocacy and distribution projects. As Jesus declared:
$20
provides the paper to print clos
As well, the vital work of distributing the Bible to all corners of the
$80
teaches up to eight believers t word, because your donation t
earth continues, with projects in China and across Asia, throughout “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every
Africa, in hotspots in the Middle East, and many more. Millions who
branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit
need the hope of the gospel will gain an opportunity to Open The
he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. No branch can bear fruit
Bible in their own heart language in 2024, through the generosity of
by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you
friends like you.
remain in me.” John 15:1-4, NIV
You will change lives, as people encounter Jes
I invite you to prayerfully the opportunities in thetimes. And loveconsider and comfort in theseoutlined uncertain As you prayerfully consider the projects within the prospectus, may
Christians in China. 2024 Bible Society Prospectus — and the impact you can make in
you be inspired by the tremendous harvest that God is preparing —
the hearts of many, as you invest to help them Open The Bible.
the fruit that will be borne in the hearts of millions as his people unite to celebrate and share his word, through ...
Thank you so much. Your partnership, suppor we can bring the hope of Jesus and the messa
Wishing you God’s every blessing,
Wishing you God’s protection and deep abidin
Advocacy projects, including the goal of bringing the gospel to 10,000 people in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia through the Jesus. All About Life project. The church there is young and dynamic, and yet only 2% of Mongolians know Jesus.
Grant Thomson CEO, Bible Society Australia Group Grant Thomson
CEO, Bible Society Australia