April–May 2005 — Number 392
Contents

Bible Society supports efforts to care for Kenya's poorest ‘flock’
‘Leftovers’ from Down Under move hearts behind bars in Zambia
    How did Brekky at the Lake find its way to Zambia?
Translation and literacy go hand-in-hand in Côte d’Ivoire


Reaching people who can’t read
Feeling their way towards faith
Bibles for the blind – ten cents a book
Every Thursday Mrs Raadavid takes the Good News to murderers and rapists
Radio, TV and listening centres broaden chances of hearing the Gospel
Increased distribution, broadcast output – and saving Bible House: the impact of O-21

‘He is my son’– an update to the story of the forgiving widow (Rwanda)
Henriette’s dream (Rwanda)
Bible prices cut for churches (South Africa)

Producing children’s videos in colloquial Arabic ‘well worth the effort’ (Egypt)
Jesus film and Bible videos get passers-by thinking (Egypt)
Ad campaign reawakens interest in the Jesus film (Egypt)
Food and hope for deprived communities in Gaza
‘The greatest gift of Christmas…’ (West Bank)
Snowed in with the Book of Job (UK)
Taking the Bible to theatre-goers (UK)

The ‘last place on earth’: Gospel in the Saa language (Vanuatu)
Translators bring Varisi New Testament to their people (Solomon Islands)
Solomon Islands – many languages, many challenges
Society an active participant in AIDS education campaign (PNG)
Making the Bible heard across Adelaide (Australia)

Latest technology ensures inclusion of Brazil’s visually impaired
‘My prayers to God are now full of confidence’: Carmelo’s story (Bolivia)

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Editor: Andrew Mathewson l Writer: Andrea Rhodes l Writer/Digital Resources Administrator: Mary Frank l Fundraising Development Manager: Mark Cook l Electronic Communications Manager: Julian Phillips l French Translator: Claire Bedot l Spanish Translation by Athalla Jaramillo

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