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Different people, different needs: the continuing challenges
of Bible work in Ghana
GHANA — Since it was founded more than 40 years ago, the Bible Society of Ghana has successfully brought God’s Word to people from many different backgrounds: speakers of local languages, for example, and people who need the Scriptures in audio format. But there is always more work to be done. On a recent journey by road east from Accra to Lomé, the capital of neighbouring Togo, UBS Media Consultant the Rev Dr Francois Sieberhagen found that, while some people he met are already reading the Bible regularly, others do not yet have access to the Scriptures in a suitable format. Jessica Arthur (29) sells bread at a roadside stall in Kpone. Each week she attends both a Bible study and a prayer meeting. “I love reading my Bible,” she says. Everywhere in this rich agricultural area, people grow crops to sell at the roadside. Near Hwakpo, Patience Korgly (36) and her son Joseph (18) are planting tomato seedlings. “This is tiring, back-breaking work,” she explains. “My son usually attends school, but today we need his help because he’s strong.” On learning that she is talking to staff from the Bible Society, her face lights up. “We have our own Bible,” she says. “It’s important for us to read it. How else will be able to thank God for his goodness?” Near Prampram, Jonathanter Nati (24) is breaking stones for use in concrete. “This is very hard work,” he says. “I would really like to find another job, if possible.” His constant companion is a small radio. “I really enjoy listening to my radio. It’s lonely sitting here by myself with nobody to talk to.” Across Ghana, there are many people like Jonathanter who would greatly benefit from Scripture broadcasts on the radio. The Bible Society is already involved in a Radio Bible project in the north of the country, but there is a clear need for it to be expanded. (WR 406/8 - 11.06) [5 photos] |
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