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9,000 Scriptures provided to Beirut families after deadly blast

Bible Society supporters have helped provide almost 9,000 Bibles or Scripture portions to families who have been rebuilding their lives since the deadly chemical blast that left Beirut looking like a war zone.

Are Harvest Festivals biblical?

Through September and October churches of most denominations have a Harvest Festival. The modern harvest festival developed over time, drawing on biblical themes and local traditions.

From grief to belief and a Bible mission in communist Laos

A woman tells us of her challenging ministry in the communist country of Laos.

July Gardening tips

Long days and frequently warm weather mean that July is a joyous month to garden. For many of us, this is now more possible than it was, if we are still working from home...

Pray for schools

With children, teachers and parents preparing for the start of the new school year, Back to School Sunday and Education Sunday are brilliant opportunities to pray for schools and for the next generation.

The true God triumphs in the land of the pharaohs

There is an oasis of opportunity for Bible work in Egypt, especially in the digital realm, reports Ramez Attalah, leader of Bible Society in Egypt.

A host of Bible leaders trained in Egypt

Giving someone a Bible is one thing, but getting them to engage with God’s word by reading and understanding it can be a big challenge

Families of murdered Bible Society workers forced to flee homes in Cameroon

The families of two Bible Society workers who were murdered by Islamist terrorists in Cameroon are being moved to a safer location after two more villagers were killed.

Will you help provide 4x4s in Africa?

Mission teams are urgently asking for your help to replace failing vehicles. They’ve got piles of Bibles waiting to be delivered to remote communities that the teams can’t reach without new 4x4s.

May Gardening tips

April has not lived up to its ‘April showers’ reputation. Where I live it’s been one of the driest months on record, with just 10 per cent of the normal annual rainfall. So, we go into May with ground that looks like concrete.

Happy St David’s Day

You could say it all started in Wales – Bible Society, that is!

One year on: 5 things we've learned from Covid-19

We've known grief, fear and frustration, writes Mark Woods – but we've been taught some life lessons too.

My journey into the shadow of death

Cameroon Bible Society leader Luc Gnowa tells us of his dangerous and emotional trip to the village of two Bible Society workers who were murdered by Islamist terrorists.

Bibles and aid get through to vulnerable people in Iraq

The relief and joy were visible in the woman’s face as the package with food and Scripture was placed into her hands.

Christians are gaining hope and confidence during the pandemic through reading the Bible, a survey finds

The findings come in a survey for Bible Society, carried out by Christian Research.

Please DO walk on the grass

How about creating a Psalm 23-inspired community garden? Hazel Southam shows us how it’s done.

Schools remain open to the word of God despite pandemic

One thing the pandemic has failed to stop is Bible storytelling at schools in England and Wales through our Open the Book programme, writes Martha Flavell.

Racism: why we need a heart MOT

This Sunday churches around the UK are marking Racial Justice Sunday – and according to Bible Society's BAME Church Relationships Manager, it's a chance for Christians to do an ‘MOT of the heart’.

Mozambique pastor helps terror victims after taking trauma healing course

Pastor Julia felt she was quite a tough woman. But when she welcomed 13 victims of terrorist violence into her house in 2020, even she needed help.

Will you bring the Bible to remote communities in the shadow of extremism?

People living under the threat of Boko Haram are longing to hear God’s word. You can put the Bible in their hands today.

 

 

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