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Borehole income – October update

October 30, 2009

Here’s an update on the donations received for the borehole in the village where I live in Togo. Many thanks to all who have given so generously! Total raised so far = £8945.69. Total needed = £11,500. Help us reach our target.

Borehole income - October 2009

Borehole income - October 2009

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Genesis published in Lama language

October 26, 2009

Ten years ago, I was involved in setting up the Lama Old Testament translation project, so I was pleased to hear the news this month that the book of Genesis has just been published. Here’s what one Lama man had to say:

“I couldn’t make it to the dedication of the book of Genesis last Saturday, but I spent the whole of the following day reading the copy that my neighbour had bought. Later in the week, I cycled over from my village to Kanté, a round trip of about twelve miles, just so that I could buy my own copy. I’m so impressed with it. French is difficult for me, but it is so clear in Lama. Even if I die today, I can say that I was able to read the first translated book of the Old Testament in Lama. I’m grateful to God for that.”

Genesis in the Lama language Team

Genesis in the Lama language Team

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