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Celebrating the launch of the Runyankore/Rukiga Braille Bible in Uganda

In the early 1960s, the publication of the very first Runyankore-Rukiga Bible provided the Nkore and Kiga peoples of south-western Uganda with access to God’s Word in their mother tongue. More than 50 years on, the Bible Society of Uganda celebrated a new version of the same Bible, but one with a difference. Standing two metres tall and weighing over 30kg, the Runyankore-Rukiga Braille Bible has brought the Word of God to people with visual disabilities.

In a country with a population of around 42 million, it is estimated that 2.6 million are visually impaired or blind—one of the world’s highest rates of visual impairment. The Bible Society of Uganda, recognising this need, has implemented a wide range of innovative ideas to reach this audience.

FRIENDLY VISIT OF ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TO BSI, CENTRAL OFFICE

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Mr. Bhaskar Rao, Additional Director General of Police, Karnataka made a friendly visit to the William Carey Centre, BSI Central Office on February 13th, 2021. During his visit, Rev. M. Mani Chacko, General Secretary, BSI felicitated him with fruit basket, shawl and the greatest gift ‘The Bible’. Mr. Bhaskar Rao appreciated the work of the Bible Society.

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AUXILIARIES’ ACTIVITIES – March 2021

ANDHRA PRADESH AUXILIARY

The BSI Andhra Pradesh Auxiliary conducted Bible Sunday at St. Mary’s CSI Church and Cantonment Baptist Church in Vizianagaram. Also, organised Bible Display Cum Sale.

ALLAHABAD AUXILIARY

The BSI Allahabad Auxiliary celebrated Bible Sunday at Katra CNI Church.

CALCUTTA AUXILIARY

The team visited various Churches and Christian families in Kharagpur, West Bengal. We were grateful to the people of God who extended their love and hospitality.

Team BSI Calcutta Auxiliary visited the Visually Challenged and presented Braille Calendars and walking Sonar Canes. The Audio Bibles were given to the adults who were in need.

DIMAPUR AUXILIARY

We thank and praise God for enabling our BSI Dimapur Auxiliary to inaugurate BSI Wancho Branch at Arunachal Pradesh. Women Empowerment programme was conducted at Metei Baptist Church, Bokajan, Assam.

GUJARAT AUXILIARY

The BSI Gujarat Auxiliary celebrated Bible Sunday at Church of Surendranagar, Saurastra.

ABALPUR AUXILIARY

The BSI Jabalpur Auxiliary celebrated Bible Sunday at Christ Church, Bhopal, CNI Church in Indore and in Ratlam.

KARNATAKA AUXILIARY

The Bible Exhibition was organised in Hubballi by the BSI Karnataka Auxiliary, People from all denominations took part actively in visiting the stall and buying the Bibles. We are thankful to all the Church Leaders in Hubballi.

ODISHA AUXILIARY

The BSI Odisha Auxiliary celebrated Bible Sunday at Odia Baptist Church and arranged Bible Stall at Union Church, Bhubaneswar.

RANCHI AUXILIARY

The Ranchi Auxiliary celebrated the Bible Sunday at CNI Church, Chaibasa.

SHILLONG AUXILIARY

The BSI Shillong Auxiliary visited the Christian School to spend time with the children to share Christ’s love.

“Your Gifts of Faith could help us to get the WORD around”

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Rev. Dr. M. Mani Chacko ,General Secretary

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the international community to make 2021 “a year of healing” in his video message for the New Year. Excerpts of his speech are worth pondering over:

“Together, let us make peace among ourselves and with nature, tackle the climate crisis, stop the spread of Covid-19, and make 2021 a year of healing. Healing from the impact of a deadly virus. Healing broken economies and societies. Healing divisions. Healing the planet. He also added that “that must be our New Year’s Resolution for 2021”.

CHURCH RELATIONS’ DAY / UNITY OCTAVE

The BSI Church Relations’ Day and Unity Octave was observed on January 22nd, 2021 at 9.00 a.m. virtually across India.

Being the handmaiden of the Church, the BSI deeply values the support and partnership that she shares with the Church as an agent of God’s Mission to spread the Love of God.

Rev. Dr. Dexter Maben, Assistant Secretary, Church of South India, Karnataka Central Diocese and Presbyter-in-Charge, St. Andrew’s Church, Bangalore brought God’s Word. Dwelling on the Gospel of John 15:1-17, the speaker re-iterated the importance of being rooted in Christ the true vine to show unity in life, faith and witness amidst challenges in life.