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2007

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#446 (PDF) Iraq: Bible Society offers a message of hope through drama Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#445 (PDF) Philippines: Workshop encourages bold approach to communicating the Scriptures Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#444 (PDF) Gabon: Young people spearhead Bible distribution Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#443 (PDF) Togo: Christians promote peace and reconciliation Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#442 (PDF) Hong Kong: Bible exhibition commemorates arrival of first Protestant missionary in China Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#441 (PDF) Nicaragua: ‘As I am speaking to you, 22 people are in what remains of my
house asking for more Portions to read’ Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#440 (PDF) China: Spreading God’s Word to football fansPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#439 (PDF) Slovakia: Festival presence raises profile of Bible SocietyPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#438 (PDF) Guatemala: Historic day for the Chuj people Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#437 (PDF) West Indies: Society partners Salvation Army in ministry to hurricane victimsPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#436 (PDF) Hungary: Bible Society values presence at youth festival Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#435 (PDF) Peru: Earthquake claims lives of relatives of Bible Society staffPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#434 (PDF) Iraq: Bible Society to open office Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#433 (PDF) Ghana: Through the rain – with joy – to Dagbani Bible launchPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#432 (PDF) Israel: Ministry to Sudanese refugees a strong calling Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#431 (PDF) South Pacific: Bible drought at an end for Tonga's ChristiansPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#430 (PDF) Kuwait: Exposing the heresies of the Gospel of JudasPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#429 (PDF) Sri Lanka:Third edition of New Sinhala Bible launched to meet needs of younger generationPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#428 (PDF) Malaysia: Roadshow brings revised Bible into the heart of the communityPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#427 (PDF) Israel: Palestinian team ministers to Sudanese refugees Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#426 (PDF) South Pacific: Suva children enjoy fun and fellowship Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#425 (PDF) Swaziland: Bible Society helps people to find answers in God’s Word Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#424 (PDF) Congo (Republic): Exciting opportunities for ecumenical activity Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#423 (PDF) England: Campaign shows people of Manchester the continuing relevance of the Bible Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#422 (PDF) Austria: Bible Society helps Austrians to love the strangers in their midst Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#421 (PDF) South Pacific: The disaster is going to affect us in a big way Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#420 (PDF) Nepal: Many gather to give thanks for registration of Bible Society Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#419 (PDF) Oman: Cyclone damages Bible CenterPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#418 (PDF) Lebanon: Business as usual after the bomb but please pray for usPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#417 (PDF) Sierra Leone: Day of prayer unites supporters of Bible Work Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#416 (PDF) Latvia: New translation opens God’s Word to allPhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#415 (PDF) Uganda: God’s Word for all Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#414 (PDF) Uganda and Austria: Day of Prayer inspires outreach to needy people Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#413 (PDF) Australia: The complete Bible: a first for Australia’s indigenous people Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#412 (PDF) Ethiopia: Special Bibles for a special timePhotos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#411 (PDF) West Bank: Staff at the Palestinian Bible Society request prayer Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#410 (PDF) Togo: Young footballers and their fans hear God’s Word Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#409 (PDF) Austria: Daily bread for body and soul at Viennese fair Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#408 (PDF) Gabon: Government welcomes Good Samaritan initiative Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#407 (PDF) West Bank: Gaza bomb attack: "Please pray for the Bible Society team" Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information.
#406 (PDF) Nepal: Bible Society gains official recognition Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#405 (PDF) Cameroon: Spiritual food for orphans and vulnerable children Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#404 (PDF) Yemen: God’s Word is spiritual food Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#403 (PDF) South Africa: Largest language group welcomes audio New Testament Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#402 (PDF) Mozambique: Tropical cyclone adds to flood misery Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#401 (PDF) Bangladesh: Bible Society present at leading literary and cultural event Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#400 (PDF) South Pacific: Children’s Bible an instant hit in Fiji and Vanuatu Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#399 (PDF) Estonia: Unusual production in an unusual theatre Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#398 (PDF) Philippines: Fiesta rounds off National Bible Week Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#397 (PDF) Gaza: Community development program is good news to women and children Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#396 (PDF) Mexico: New Bible translation in indigenous language Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#395 (PDF) Ukraine: Bible Society brings Churches together Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#394 (PDF) Congo (Republic): Scriptures distributed at African youth football championship View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#393 (PDF) Lebanon: Special guests hear the Bible message at Christmas Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#392 (PDF) Iraq: ‘We really need your prayers now’: sad news from Iraq View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#391 (PDF) England & Wales: Dismay at loss of Bibles on board beached cargo ship View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#390 (HTML) Scripture Language Report (2006) :2006: a productive year for Bible translation Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
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#389 (PDF) Congo (Republic): Bible Society forges closer links with Churches View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#388 (PDF) USA: ABS offers the Bible in ‘an innovative and highly accessible format’ View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#387 (PDF) Cameroon: God’s Word prominent in celebrations in Yaoundé Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF
#386 (PDF) Latvia: Children's Bible meets local needs Photos are available to accompany this item. Please contact the UBS Photo Department [photos@ubs-wsc.org] for more information. View French PDF View Spanish PDF

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