DECEMBER 3
The Gift of Hands-on Hope
Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord. —Psalm 31:24 NIV / ASLV
More than 300 Deaf communities still do not have access to any Scripture in their sign languages. They eagerly hope for it!
Your generosity supports an emerging approach to Bible translation that mobilizes local communities. With this approach, Deaf Bible Society is developing new custom software called MEET: Mobilize and Engage Emerging Translations.
Our staff is already using MEET toolsets as they support the hands-on involvement of Deaf leaders, Deaf churches, and partner organizations. Plus, there are community checks of Scripture translation drafts to ensure that the sign language videos are clear, accurate, natural, and acceptable.
See a community check, in action in the Dominican Republic!
Celebrate
In 2023, 8 sign language communities have mobilized with Deaf Bible Society support for a new emerging approach to translation. Five communities have already used early prototypes of MEET toolsets to publish their first video verses in the Deaf Bible. They are participating in hands-on hope!
Pray
- That Deaf communities do not lose hope as they long for access to sign language Scripture
- For our partners: United Bible Societies, GSLT, Romania Sign Language Team, and the Dominican Republic Sign Language Team.
More Good Gifts!
If you have missed any of the good gifts we have shared since December 1, you can catch up here.
