Project Codename: Matthias

Overview

The goal of this project is to establish Bible printing hubs in three (3) locations, each with two (2) heavy-duty printers.

The Bible printing hubs will allow for large scale printing and distribution of scripture in places where it is difficult to import Bibles. This will allow local teams to distribute copies of scripture in their own languages without many of the risks, costs, and delays associated with shipping Bibles.

Testimonies

Testimony 1

"This printing support came after many prayers, and it has become a big help for our ministry work here. Many people from the outside may not understand how important simple printed paper is for us. Especially when it is printed in local languages. In many areas people do not use internet, some cannot read properly on mobile phones, and in some places it is not safe to speak openly about faith. But paper can move quietly from hand to hand. We are very thankful for the audio Bibles too as many people cannot read and God is helping them to listen to the word of God and audio Bibles play a very important role in ministry. For past years we prayed for printed word to be given to youth as families insist us to share printed copies in their local language they want their young generations to read for them and also grow. These printing projects are both an ongoing need and a current help. They stay behind even when we leave the place. Printing has now become one of the strongest tools for ministry work."

Testimony 2

"Another leader shared how printed Scripture helped him follow up with a family who never comes to fellowship meetings. He said the family is afraid to be seen, but they read the Bible quietly at home. One day the mother told him softly that they read the printed paper every night and asked him to bring more when he comes again. This gave the leader more courage to continue the work even when people around are not friendly or open. He shared that many people are not yet introduced to Jesus, but he wants to keep sharing printed Scripture so the Word can reach them safely. During a recent visit 127 leaders came together from different areas. Some traveled many hours, and some came quietly and left quickly because of safety reasons. We sat together on the floor, shared tea, and talked openly about the work and simple strategies for sharing hope. Many leaders shared that printing has reduced many challenges for them. But still it is risky to share printed copies and God will continue protecting them. One leader said that now the Word is always with them. Even if they cannot speak much, the paper will speak. Families love to read the Bible and spend time in prayer at night before going to sleep."

Testimony 3

"The ministry teams also shared that children are very attracted to printed Bible stories. When children take the papers home, parents also read them and those who cannot read they make their children read for them. One leader shared that one night he felt a strong burden to print Scriptures. Electricity came late at night, and he printed quietly. The next day he traveled to a nearby village and gave those papers to only two people. After 2 days one of those people came back secretly and said that others warned him not to listen, but when he read the paper alone, he felt truth in his heart. The leader said this was a very risky area, but the printed Word entered without noise. Another leader shared not about healing of the body, but healing of fear. A woman in his area lost her husband and was living in deep fear and sadness and never comes outside. The leader gave her printed Psalms. After some days she told him that when fear comes, she reads that paper and feels calm. Later she asked for the Gospel of John. The leader said he did not preach long sermons. Only the paper did the work. God is opening hearts through this simple help."