AudiBible

The TWR workshop was beneficial in so many ways.  One subject about which we received good information was the area of digital devices which play audio programs.  We knew of the existence of these devices; we had heard about them several years ago when they first came on the scene.  At the time, however, they seemed very expensive.  In addition, they were programmed from the factory with mostly English programs and they were not solar powered, so batteries would be needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the workshop we found these devices have improved.  Some are now solar powered, they are durable and easier to use; additionally the repertoire of programs and available languages for these programs has expanded greatly.

A Great Commission Christian group named ACROSS (African Committee for Rehabilitation of South Sudan) is producing programs for these devices and providing the programs in many South Sudanese languages.

Illiteracy is a big issue in South Sudan.  Over 70% of South Sudanese are illiterate according to the statistical yearbook.  This is especially true among women.  Remote areas have difficulty getting radio reception and people have less opportunity to hear the gospel story. 

So we bought five of these players and had them programmed with peace building messages, some literacy training and the New Testament all in Dinka. (Dinka is the language of the people who live in and around Rumbek.)

We charged it up with the sun and took one to church with us on Sunday.  It was well received.

Concentrating on the message from the audiBible, these women and children are excited to have the Bible read to them in their own language.




We thank God for new technology and the audiBible.

 As people  hear the Bible spoken in their language, pray that they would learn more about God and His love for them.

Pray that many would come to know Christ, His sacrifice on the cross for their sins, and by faith believe.