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Senior Citizen’s Meet

The BSI Allahabad Auxiliary conducted a special meeting for Senior citizens. This first-time ever initiative had a good response. The event was filled with laughter, sharing of life and memories and prayer for the Bible cause.

This was a unique program and many participants wanted to have another get-together again. Most of the participants were members of the Bible Society. Mrs. Aruna Swarup, another participant at the event said: I am proud to be a member of the Bible Society. I am blessed and I thank God for the opportunity to be a part of the Bible Society Movement”. We pray that God would help us bless people with innovative programs to reach out to those who love the Bible and the cause of the Bible!.

“So even to old age and grey hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to another generation, your power to all those to come.” Psalms 71:18 (ESV) Senior citizens are mostly neglected if not forgotten. The BSI Allahabad Auxiliary conducted a special meeting for Senior citizens. This first-time ever initiative had a good response. About 100 senior citizens attended the program and were blessed. Rev. Chittaranjan Polson, Secretary, BSI Allahabad Auxiliary shared about how Apostle Paul viewed the sunset years of his life and encouraged the senior citizens to find strength, hope, and comfort in God’s Word. Mrs. Shirley who attended the program wrote saying, “ Thank God for the lovely get together with people of my age. I pray for courage to pass the rest of life in the presence of God”.

A single tract changed my life and destiny.

Charles Finny was at the verge of giving up on life. “ I am frustrated with life. My burdens are too much to bear. I don’t want to live anymore”, Finny told himself as he walked aimlessly around Chennai City. By that evening, he had almost decided to end his life and went to Marina beach to drown himself in the sea.

With just a few meters to the sea, a little boy handed a tract to Charles. The tract was titled, “Who is Jesus?”. Charles Finny stopped to read the tract and found great hope and comfort. “ A single tract changed my life and my destiny. I found hope and comfort when I read it”, he says. Charles found Jesus who helped him pick up his shattered life and turned his life around. “ I was an alcoholic and the gospel changed me completely. Today, Charles is part of the United Christian Auto Drivers (UCAD) who give out tracts published by the Bible Society of India to people they meet everyday. “ A single tract changed my life. Now, I want to be an agent of change”, he says.

The Bible Society of India (BSI) has several specially developed Scripture portions and selections such as “True Friend “, “Daddy, Where are you? “, Fear Not “, “Assurance of God “s Help “, “Answer to your problems”, “Life Forever “, etc., These tracts have been also translated into many languages. These tracts are distributed by many volunteers. B.G. Luke is one among the many volunteers who distribute Scripture portions and selections published by the Bible Society of India. The former scientist with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is still passionate about sharing Hope and comfort that the Word of God brings.

Luke has been faithfully distributing tracts to many college students, young people, college students, broken families, drug addicts and alcoholics in and around Bangalore. “People respond differently. Some ask for tracts while others simply refuse. I get jeered too”, he says. Luke recognises the importance of sharing Scripture portions with people. “I know the Scripture verses will bring about a change in their lives. I feel happy and satisfied when I give tracts to people”, he says.

Luke has distributed several hundreds of the tract ‘ Is Liquor the Answer’ in Bangalore. “I still think that the tract is the best way of presenting the Gospel”, he reiterates. “ BSI prints many scripture selections and portions in many different languages and occasions. This means I can give out the copies to anyone one I meet”, he adds.

Each month, BSI distributes tracts through a team of dedicated volunteers. Lives are transformed. Brokenness is healed as people find hope and comfort.

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Obituary Announcement

It is with deep sadness we are informing you of the passing away of Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitian, the supreme Head of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, and the 21st Mar Thoma Metropolitan, on the 18th October 2020, at 2.48 a.m. at Thiruvalla, Kerala. He was 90 years old. Metropolitan was a respected member of the Executive Committee of the Bible Society of India since 2013 till date. He was also the President of the BSI Kerala Auxiliary between 1998 to 2001. Metropolitan’s contribution and guidance in building up the organisation of the BSI as a whole was exceedingly valuable.

Most Rev. Dr. Joesph Mar Thoma Metropolitan was an extraoridinary servant of God who had great impact on the ministry of the Church and whose life has touched and transformed innumerable lives, both the clergy and the laity. He was a great philanthropist and a person of deep empathy for the suffering humanity. Metropolitan’s funeral will take place at the Mar Thoma Church Headquarters at Thiruvalla at 3.00p.m. today.

May we uphold the bereaved family of the Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the Mar Thoma Church and all those connected to the Metropolitian and are feeling the void and loss.

We express our deep gratitude to God for the remarkable life and witness of the Metropolitan and for what he meant to the BSI, to the Church and the humanity at large.

BSI will truly miss the Metropolitan, especially his presence and input at the Executive Committee Meetings.

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Chennai Bible Exhibition

‘ I have come to get an ESV bible’ said one visitor to the Bible Exhibition. ” I have come to get a large print Bible for my mother”, said another. “I got a children’s Bible for my daughter”, said a father.

There was a Bible for everyone at the Chennai Bible Exhibition.

The Chennai Bible Exhibition is a flagship distribution progam of the Bible Society of India. This is a much awaited annual event. Like always, we have an overwhelming response from churches, Book shops and the faithful.

Happy to be at the service of those who read God’s Word, love it and live by it. We pray that the Bibles will reach every hand, heart and home!

I have never seen such an awesome collection of various versions of the Bible. Extremely well organised. And very customer friendly. I wanted to buy an audio Bible and the person in charge personally made sure I got it on time. Hats off to the Bible Society Of india – Carol Rebekah

Making the Bible available for the Visually Challenged

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BSI Day @ the Ecumenical Convention

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Rev.Matthew Skaria, BSI Auxiliary Secretary, Kerala shared the Word on the BSI Day at the Ecumenical Convention, Kattapara, Idukki, Kerala. The Auxiliary also conducted a Bible Exhibition. We thank God for oppotunities for the promotion of the Bible cause and Bible advocacy.

BSI Central Council Meeting

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Every three years the Executive Committee of the BSI along with the delegates from the BSI Auxiliaries across the country gather together to assess the Bible work and work on strategic direction for the next triennium . The Central Council consists of the Executive Committee, the office bearers of the Auxiliaries, and delegates representing the Auxiliaries across the country.

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This year about 115 delegates gathered for the 27^th Triennial Central Council meeting in Bangalore. As many as 16 youth representatives (under 30) attended the council for the first time.

The theme of the Central Council was Philadelphia Promise: Resourcing the vision and mission of the BSI. The key characteristics of the Philadelphia Promise are:

Focus on Audiences and their representation in our programs
Strengthen Church Relations and build new relationships with Churches not involved in our work
Share resources such as expertise, talent and scholarship with neighbouring Bible Societies
Mobilise resources to Support Bible work in needy areas
Integrate digital into our Mission to reach new audiences generating greater engagement
Promote succession planning and talent management
Increase Sustainability, minimise waste and maximise impact
Develop Wholistic Programs to meet total needs persons or of communities.

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It was a privilege to have Rev.Dr.Robert Cunville, President, UBS, Mr. Michael Perreau, (Director General of UBS) along with Rev.Dr.Roy Pererson (the President & CEO of ABS) at the Central Council meetings.

A good number of leaders from various Bible Societies and denominational Churches brought Greetings and Goodwill messages:

The Most Re Dr. Joseph Mar Thoma, Metropolitan, Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church
The Most Re Dr. Yuhanon Mar Chrysostomos.Metropolitan, Malankara Orthodox Church
The Archbishop Felix Anthony Machado, Bishop of Catholic Diocese of Vasai, Mumbai
The Re Dr. Mar Atsongchanger, Executive Secretary,Ao Baptist Church Association Mission Centre
Mr. Alwan Masih, General Secretary of the Church of North India Synod
The Rev. Liton Mrong, General Secretary, Bangladesh Bible Society
The Rev. Mathew K. Punnoose, General Secretary, Malaysian Bible Society
Dr. Julian Sundersingh, Ministry Resource Facilitator& Global Literacy Coordinator, Global Mission Team: Global Ministry Exchange
The Revd. Daniel Cheng, General Secretary, Bible Society of Taiwan

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The General Secretary and the Directors presented their reports of the respective departments. They also presented their strategic plans for the next 3 years. The work of the BSI Auxiliaries were appreciated and awards were presented for “Excellence in contribution and distribution”.

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Aizawl Auxiliary received the award of excellence for raising contributions.
Tamil Nadu received the award of Excellence for Bible Distribution
Kerala Auxiliary received the Award of Excellence for Overall Performance

Awards of Appreciation was also distributed to the Auxiliaries in recognition of their Bible work. The Central Council also elected the Most Revd. Dr. P.C. Singh as its President, Dr. Mrs. Leela Bose – as Vice President and Revd. Premkumar Soans the Treasurer. The Outgoing Office Bearers, namely, President, Vice President and Treasurer were honoured for their faithful service.

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To God be the glory for all great things that God did in and through the Bible Society of India Team during the Triennium as well as what God is going to do during the next Triennium.

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DIGITAL BIBLE ENGAGEMENT

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The BSI Ranchi Auxiliary organised a two day workshop on Building Digital Communities to build awareness on the digital Initiatives undertaken by the BSI. The two workshop included ‘talks’, ‘discussion groups’, and ‘hands-on’ experience on using the digital.

Mr. Samuel Thambusamy presented the opportunities and challenges of the digital for Bible Societies. He introduced the digital initiatives ( such as Dot Bible, Project Engage, Social Media) undertaken by the Media department and how these initiatives can help in Scripture Engagement, Bible Advocacy and the promotion of the Ranchi Auxiliary.

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We had over a 100 people attend the first day of seminar, which was primarily focussed on BSI supporters.

The second day of the seminar was primarily focussed on the youth. Surprisingly, even adults wanted to be a part of the Bible Funshop. The Bible Funshop is designed for groups to read the Bible together in a new and creative way using arts and the media.

The Bible Funshop is about reading familiar passages of Scripture in unfamiliar ways and learning from one another! We had a great time reading John 6: 1 – 12 together at Bible House Ranchi. Young people made Vblogs and Facebook posts based on the lessons they had learnt.

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Children and young people were introduced to the Digital Bible tools such as Bible Apps, Youversion Bible reading plans, and Bible game Apps such as Guardians of Ancora. It is always a joy to help children and young people engage with Scripture and see them take a deep dive.!

We hope that children will

Read the Bible
Listen to the Bible
Learn from the Bible
Live out the Bible

And share it’s Light to people!

The response to the Digital Initiatives was overwhelming and it was amazing to see people’s willingness to embrace the digital.

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Senior Citizen’s Meet

A single tract changed my life and destiny.

BSI Kannada Audio Bible Releasing shortly

Obituary Announcement

BSI E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2020

Chennai Bible Exhibition

Making the Bible available for the Visually Challenged

BSI Day @ the Ecumenical Convention

BSI Central Council Meeting

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