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December 23, 2016 By Andrea Rhodes Leave a Comment

Bringing Christmas cheer to suffering families in Syria

Amidst the devastation caused by the ongoing war in Syria, the Bible Society there has been hard at work preparing for Christmas. “This is a busy time of the year. We are happy to be in His service right now. It’s exciting!” says George Andrea, Director of the Bible Society in Syria. “We’ve just printed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christmas, Conflict

October 10, 2016 By Communications Leave a Comment

“Pray for us,” says Bible Society leader in war-torn Aleppo

Article republished with kind permission from Kari Fure, Dagen.no “Pray for us,” says George Andrea, head of the Bible Society in Syria, based in Aleppo: This has been one of the worst weeks of the ongoing war there. “Every day that we live is a gift from God,” he continues. People in Aleppo are living […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Christianity, Conflict, Middle East, News and topical issues, refugees

February 19, 2016 By Andrea Rhodes 1 Comment

Bible ministry in Syria continues amidst war

Nearly five years into the conflict in Syria, which has killed or displaced half the population, staff members of the Bible Society there are continuing their ministry to provide Scriptures for all who need them. “The thirst for Scriptures among Christians here has only increased with all the unrest,” notes the Society’s director, who, along […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bible distribution, Conflict, ISIS, Middle East, refugees

October 13, 2015 By Andrea Rhodes Leave a Comment

More violence in Central African Republic: please pray

Following another upsurge of violence in his troubled country, Sylvain Ndjendolé, General Secretary of the Bible Society in the Central African Republic (CAR), has sent the following update and prayer request: “For nearly 25 years, CAR has been embroiled in a political crisis of unprecedented proportions and horrific consequences. Each violent regime change has left […]

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September 1, 2015 By Anders Orsander Leave a Comment

Ethnic conflict in South Sudan: please pray for peace

South Sudan

“The future for our whole country is uncertain. The economy is very fragile and disease is rife, especially malaria. But at the Bible Society in Juba we always encourage each other through God’s Word,” says Edward Kajivora, Executive Secretary of the Bible Society in South Sudan. “Members of the Dinka community have clashed with several […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Conflict, Peace, Prayer, Prayer request, South Sudan

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