props to Kahunapule for the picture.
This is a picture taken at the Lote New Testament Dedication. Only the people decided to call it a Launching. Launching is a great term, because it means that receiving the Word of God is the BEGINNING of something big.
On the left, the cardboard box is one case of Bibles.
The bamboo cover behind that is decorated with 'bilas' or decorations.
The people are gathered around to watch the presentation.
The man in the blue shirt was key in translating and is VERY happy to see this.
The ex-pats on the left have been here for over 2 decades working on this.
The man in the back with the whitish skirt (laplap) on is overwhelmed with joy at this occasion.
This picture, is a symbol of 23(approx) years of hard work, intense relationships, spiritual struggle, and teamwork.
I have been told by a friend who was privileged enough to be there for this occasion, that they've been to many dedications over the years, and THIS was THE one to be at. The people were so in tuned with what God wanted, and so excited to be receiving HIS Word.
Feb 4 there will be another dedication. THIS WEEK!
THIS YEAR there are planned to be 10!!!
TEN DEDICATIONS... TEN completed New Testaments!
TEN literacy programs
TEN audio/video programs
TEN languages to receive the Word of God.
That's an exciting prospect!
