July 2005 — Number 394
Contents


Asia-Pacific

Literacy the key to rebuilding society in Cambodia
Day of Prayer reaches children in need in the Philippines
A dream comes true for a visually impaired man: Peng’s story (China)
‘I clutched the Bible tightly like a precious treasure’ (China)
Bible Societies offer long-term support to tsunami victims (Sri Lanka & Thailand)

Americas

A precious gift called Sebastián (Paraguay)
‘I escaped from Hell’: how God spoke to a survivor of the supermarket fire (Paraguay)
New Museum of Biblical Art aims for broader audience (USA)
Bible to guide addicts to recovery (USA)

Europe-Middle East

Leading Russian writers work on minority-language Scriptures (Russian Federation)
Albanian translation project makes good progress (Albania)
Children the key to a brighter future for Albania
‘Walking’ through Scriptures in Switzerland

Africa

Bible Society materials put a smile on the faces of Swaziland’s most vulnerable
From debauchery to a life in God’s service (Congo, Republic)
Police officer becomes ‘brave soldier for Christ’ (Congo, Republic)
Gabon’s President welcomes gift of Bible
Images from Cameroon

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