IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN NICARAGUA NEED OUR PRAYERS

Excerpt from the Canadian Bible Society

In 2020, Alejandra* feared that her parents would pass away after they contracted COVID-19 as she only had them. She says, “I felt terrified of the prospect that they would die and I might get sick and die at the same time.”

Even more tragic is when a child suffers harm. Alejandra has had her fair share of hardship at a young age. She was raised in a tiny tin and wood house in a desperately impoverished part of Nicaragua, just near a garbage dump.

Challenges in the Bible Mission Field 

In one of Latin America’s poorest countries, Nicaragua, getting access to even the most basic services can be difficult. The 6.5 million-people nation’s long-term cycle of poverty is linked to ongoing unrest and violence, extreme disparities between the urban and rural populations, and natural calamities.

Bible Ministry has a life-changing impact on the lives of the people in Nicaragua. That is why the distribution of Scriptures there helped provide 100,000 Bibles to families during the pandemic. 

 

Impact on God’s People

Alejandra and her family are shown God’s love during this period despite the difficulties they are going through. When she reads the Bible, she says, “I feel so happy when I read the Bible because I am learning about Jesus . . . and His love for children. I am so excited about this gift. The Bible has changed me.” Alejandra’s parents are now well once more, and the entire family goes to church.

The Bible not only provides many things to individuals and hurt children who read it, but it also serves as a platform for healing and hope.

There is Still Much Work to be Done

The Bible Society of Singapore strives to work closely with our sister Bible Societies across the globe to help the displaced and destitute by sharing the love of Christ and His life-changing Word. 

We thank God for His grace that sees His people through all circumstances. Your partnership and support in the Bible Mission enable us to be a channel of blessing to those around us so that the Word of Hope will uplift many more lives.

PRAY FOR THE PRISONERS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Excerpt from the Bible Society of Australia

Can you imagine enduring years without receiving a hug from a loved one? This is life for the prisoners housed in South Africa's 243 prisons. Prisoners like Jeffrey, who was serving time for a double homicide and surrounded by dangerous street gang members fuelled by drugs and alcohol and racked with rage and hatred, appeared to have little hope that their circumstances would ever improve.

Then one day, a group of volunteers explained to Jeffrey how God might pardon our sins. In his cell alone that night, Jeffrey experienced a powerful conviction that led him to commit his life to God.

Challenges in the Bible Mission Field 

The country has high crime rates because 40% of South Africans live below the poverty line and have a high unemployment rate. The number of convicts in South Africa is among the highest in the world.

Bible ministry is having a life-changing impact on the lives of prisoners. However, the issues that put a person on a pathway towards prison often start at a young age. That’s why Bible Society of South Africa decided to provide Bible-based literacy materials in disadvantaged areas for children, assisting them with additional literacy training and introducing them to the Bible.

 

 

Impact on God’s People

“I am only comforted by the word of God,” Charles Sadiki—a former prisoner and now a pastor—explained. He is grateful for the conversion experience from the prison ministry and Bible Society of South Africa, working with volunteers and other ministry partners. In a participative and private setting, inmates study the Bible, relate their painful experiences, and come to understand God's unfailing love.

Hence, The Bible Society of Singapore strives to work closely with our sister Bible Societies across the globe to help marginalised people and vulnerable children by sharing the love of Christ and His life-changing Word.

There is Still Much Work to be Done

We thank God for His grace that sees His people through all circumstances. Your partnership and support in the Bible Mission enable us to be a channel of blessing to those around us so that the Word of Hope will uplift many more lives.

PRAY FOR THE ABUSED CHILDREN IN KENYA

Excerpt from an article by Australian Bible Society

Young Kenyans face social difficulties, including child marriage, female genital mutilation, and bullying. Nancy—a 12-year-old pupil at Kianjokoma’s St. Peter’s Day Primary School—was bullied but found comfort through her Bible. Her mother runs a shop in a market, and her father works as a farmhand. However, many other pupils at her school have lost one or both of their parents due to HIV/AIDS. Principal Nyaga shared that children might not eat breakfast before going to school because of poverty, and some are even abused since no one was there to shield them.

Challenges in the Bible Mission Field

According to the Kenyan Ministry of Health, at least 5,000 incidences of sexual assault were reported in 2020, with females under 18 being involved in 65% of those incidents. Many of these kids live in poverty, just like Nancy. Hence, The Bible Society is advocating for Bible-based trauma healing courses so that trauma survivors can experience the comfort that God offers. Through the Trauma Healing Institute of the Bible Society, hurting people rediscover their joy and find hope for the future in God’s Word.

Impact on God’s People

“Bible reading helps me to keep busy with good things and to be honest,” Nancy says. The Bible Society’s mission is to make the Word of God available to people worldwide in a language they can comprehend, and in a format that they can utilise. Giving Bibles to children from low-income families has encouraged family-wide regular Bible reading.

There is still much work to be done. Together with you, we thank God for His grace that sees His people through all things. Your partnership and support in the Bible Mission enable us to be a channel of blessing to all those around us so that the Word of Hope will uplift many more lives.