Throughout the world today, there are about 2,300 language groups that do not have a Bible translation project started in them. About 80% of these languages are in three areas of the world.
These are the three areas and the numbers of how many languages are left to be started:
Aren’t these numbers amazing? When you think about how many different languages are spoken in such a small region alone, your mind can start to spin. But these are just the languages that don’t have a BIBLE TRANSLATION started yet.
God is doing amazing things in these regions of the world and others. There are thousands of missionaries around the world that are following God’s call to bring God’s Word to the least, the last, and the lost. You can get involved in this great work through praying, giving, or even going!
I read a really cool stat today about the country of Nigeria. For every one missionary that we send into the country through Wycliffe, FIVE Nigerians are sent out of the country for their own missions work!
Our friends, Chris and Christie, are leaving today to begin working in Nigeria. If you think of it, keep this young family in your prayers as they travel, set up their home, and begin their assignment in one of the areas of greatest need for Bible translation. Chris was working in the Offices of the President until last month, and their family has encouraged us greatly on our journey until this point. They have a little guy named Judah (who happens to be cute as a button!) that you can be lifting up during their transition as well.
For more info on where in the world Wycliffe is at work, go here!
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