Link between Wycliffe and Avatar?

While I haven't seen the movie Avatar yet, it IS all over the news. Here is an article I was made aware of by the Wycliffe USA blog that talks about how Wycliffe is using an avatar to explore new ways to translate the Bible for the deaf communities across the globe. Fascinating!

USA (MNN) ― With the popularity of the new movie Avatar, you may be amazed that Bible translators may need to use that type of technology to aid in Bible translation. In fact, this technology could help people groups all over the world in some of the most difficult places for evangelism with deaf speakers/listeners. Julia, with Wycliffe Bible Translators, says she wants to make sure these people can understand God’s Word clearly. Read more.

MNN's Greg Yoder and 'Julia' with Wycliffe at Urbana 09 in St. Louis, MO.