Mission Possible! Lost for Words
Online event
Wed 24 May 2023 7:30-8:30pm AEST
Online event
Wed 24 May 2023 7:30-8:30pm AEST
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Kathy Dadd, Bible translation advisor in Darwin, spoke on “Why does only one Indigenous Australian language have the whole Bible?”
Who was John Wycliffe and why was his name used to reignite the Bible translation movement? What is the difference between Wycliffe and SIL? What are the latest translation, literacy and Scripture engagement trends? What are my strengths and how would I work best in a multi-cultural team? Where do I best fit into the Bible translation ministry?
Worldwide Wycliffe answers all the questions above and introduces the world of Wycliffe to new Australian members and volunteers. Whilst we run the workshop for those starting assignments, we welcome anyone wanting to better understand the history and ethos of our organisation and partners.
Course topics
1. History of Bible translation
2. Organisational structure and ethos
3. Introduction to Wycliffe Australia National staff and departments
4. Introduction to SILA
5. Insight into the latest translation, literacy and Scripture engagement trends
6. Multi-cultural teamwork and personal resiliency
7. Regional office resources
The workshops will be presented as an online webinar.
Accommodation is available at www.wycliffe.org.au/retreats.
Cost: Single $80 Couple $110
For more course details see our brochure or contact:
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Here is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Come and learn the five skills of biblical storytelling:
The workshop will be held at the Bendigo Presbyterian Church (corner of Forest and Mackenzie Streets, Bendigo) in three sessions over the weekend of 22-24 July 2022, as follows:
Participants must plan to attend all workshop sessions.
In addition, participants will be welcome – and are encouraged – to attend the Celebration of Bible Translation dinner at the same venue from 5:30 – 9:00 pm, and to join a team to tell Bible stories in three churches on the Sunday morning.
Cost: $50 per person. To register, click the orange button above.
Registration for the celebratory dinner on Saturday night is separate – click here for details.
Further information: Keith Bell, keith.jenny.bell@gmail.com or 0438 719 956
. or Keith Benn, keith_benn@wycliffe.org.au or 0450 430 922.
(N.B. There area similar events in Brisbane and in Gympie. Click the city name for details.)
There are still 1.5 billion people in the world, speaking 6664 languages, who do not have a full Bible in their first language. The need for Scripture translation is too great for western missionaries to complete the task in this lifetime, but God has been working to equip Christian speakers of these languages to translate the Scriptures into their own mother tongues, and even to prepare some of them to be translation consultants. The focus of this evening will be on the progress in recent years in the training and equipping of local translators and consultants.
There will also be an opportunity to hear illustrated live reports of the recent Wycliffe Australia study tour to Israel (‘K2K’) from those who were there.
Date: Friday 21 July 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Eaglehawk Presbyterian Church, 75A Victoria Street, Eaglehawk Victoria 3556.
GUEST SPEAKERS:
Cost: $25
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Further information: Keith Bell, keith.jenny.bell@gmail.com or 0438 719 956
. or Keith Benn, keith_benn@wycliffe.org.au or 0450 430 922
The greatest thing you can do to transform your life is engage with the opportunities that God puts before you.
On the MAD trip, you will have the opportunity to visit two Aboriginal communities where Bible translation is taking place. See for yourself the great impact that having God’s Word in their own language makes in their lives. Learn cross-cultural communication skills and put them into practice with Aboriginal people as you encourage one another in your faith.
Ministry
• Live in a remote Aboriginal community
• Share life and faith with locals around the campfire
• Minister through testimonies, skits, songs and dramas
• Learn and perform songs in Aboriginal languages
Adventure
• Experience life in the outback first-hand
• Spend time with Aboriginal people in their traditional hunting grounds
Discovery
• See how God is at work in Bible translation, discipleship and other ministries
• Explore new opportunities to use your gifts
• Gain an understanding of issues facing Australia’s Indigenous people
• Take time out to reflect through team devotions and journalling
Register by: 15 May 2023
Contact: David Wake
Cost: $2200 pp.
Price is for travel from Melbourne to Darwin, food and accommodation. It does not include airfare for returning from Darwin.
The trip starts early Saturday morning leaving from 70 Graham Rd, Kangaroo Ground and finishes in Darwin.
Everyone organises their own flights home anytime on Tuesday 11 July.
Everyone will need to have a current Working with Children Check.
Waiting is hard, isn't it. But imagine waiting 2000 years for Scripture in your language! Thanks for your patience. And thanks for your generous support which will help bring the long wait to an end...