Bible Society of Ghana – Responding to Mark sixteen:15 with a Bible for all and sundry

everyday Secretary and CEO of Bible Society of Ghana, Rev. Dr. Enoch Aryee-Atta offering Bibles to IGP, James Oppong-Boanuh with all Covid-19 Protocols followed

A charge to retain I actually have, A God to glorify, A on no account-loss of life soul to save, And healthy it for the sky. That's the lyrics of the usual hymn by means of Charles Wesley.

This cost and the directive with the aid of the Saviour Jesus Christ in Mark 16:15 – "And He said to them, go into the entire world and preach the gospel to each creature", looks to be the guiding principles underpinning the mission and vision of the Bible Society of Ghana (BSG).

BSG is a non-denominational Christian firm with voluntary membership registered below the corporations Act, 2019 (Act 992). Its imaginative and prescient is, "The Bible for each person".

As a member of the United Bible Societies (UBS), which operates in over 240 countries, BSG contributes to the usual task of attaining the widest feasible, positive and meaningful distribution of the Holy Scriptures to aid each person have interaction with the observe of God.

Its mission is, "to make God's observe available and low-cost, and motivate its use to radically change lives".BSG's Core Values which can be deeply rooted in scripture, ebook its operations. These are; Faithfulness, Integrity, Partnership, miraculous customer service, Professionalism, Responsiveness and Prayerfulness.

As stewards of God's substances (1Cor 4:2), BSG's workforce are committed to their work, hence are trustworthy. Trustworthiness in all their dealings (Daniel 6:four) isn't compromised in order that they have Integrity. as a result of they need to go some distance, they don't go alone- they work with stakeholders to obtain the company's Mission and vision (1 Cor three:6), they work in Partnership with others.

because they have got the appropriate level of competencies, capabilities and angle, they be sure Professionalism (Col. 3:23-24) in their service start. With this, what else can valued clientele expect however excellent client carrier that exceeds expectations (John 13:15). All of this can best turn up once they work together as a team and reply to the wants of stakeholders (Gal. 5:25) and that's being Responsive.

indeed, BSG's imaginative and prescient may also be summed up as making certain that there's a Bible for each person. How giant then, is the Bible so far as Christianity is concerned?

Christianity is defined to suggest the religion this is in accordance with the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, or his beliefs and practices. A Christian is therefore any person who has approved Christ as his/her Saviour and Lord and living in every day obedience to Christ.

anybody who professes Christianity for this reason, can't do with out the Bible-the be aware of God. In basic phrases, a Christian is somebody who's Christ-like.

This derives from the undeni able fact that the Bible, or the Holy book, because it is pointed out in different quarters, is tremendous for Christians in lots of methods:

The Christian ManualIt serves as a step-with the aid of-step ebook to how to are living a Christ-like existence. Christians can hence confer with it for assistance, assistance, and reassurance with reference to their day by day lives.

The supply of the lawThe Bible consists of the law of God to humanity. The Ten Commandments are examples."i'm the Lord thy God, thou shalt no longer have any peculiar gods before Me,Thou shalt no longer take the identify of the Lord thy God in vain,remember to maintain holy the Sabbath day,Honor thy father and mom,Thou shalt now not kill,Thou shalt not commit adultery,Thou shalt no longer steal,Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor,Thou shalt no longer covet thy neighbour's wifeand Thou shalt no longer covet thy neighbour's goods." Exodus 20.

These are directives with the aid of God, which ought to be obeyed, without any 'ifs or buts'. in reality, any breach of those laws is considered sin. If the Bible tells us that the wages of sin is loss of life (Romans 6:23), then compliance with the directives contained in the Ten Commandments is the simplest option attainable to Christians/humanity.

three. The basis of compliment and WorshipDuring compliment and worship capabilities in church as well as in our particular person buildings, texts or passages from the Bible are chosen, read and discussed. ethical training are derived and applied to our every day lives. God's awesomeness, His mercy and all-understanding nature is touted with compliment and adoration given to His identify all the way through such classes.

4. Rites of Passage

The Bible has assumed an necessary function in the efficiency of rites of passage in Ghanaian communities.

"…be fruitful and multiply, unfolded across the earth and multiply upon it," So says the Bible in Genesis 9:7. As such, when Ghanaian Christians respond to this name and the time is due for the outdooring of their offsprings, they go to church. References to Bible verses represent such ceremonies in its place of ordinary prayers and incantations.

AdulthoodAmong Ghanaian Christians, transition from early life into adulthood is marked with church features in preference to 'Dipo' or 'braguro'. Baptism, confirmation, and induction into formative years Fellowships is the norm among Christians. therefore, the Bible turns into the supply of training for youths in churches/homes as they grow into adulthood.

Marriage"for this reason shall a person go away his father and his mom, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." Genesis 2:24. When Ghanaian Christian men and women decide to heed this directive from God, the Bible types a part of the objects that make up the bride expense. Passages from the Holy e-book are relied upon to propose the clean couple on a way to navigate the slippery path of the lifelong experience called marriage, that they're about to embark upon.

DeathAt the end of it all, when Christians are known as to glory or comfortably die, the Bible turns into the supply of encouragement for the bereaved family. Ecclesiastes three:20, "All are from the dust, and to dust all return," is always cited to remind the bereaved household of the inevitability of demise. other verses are noted to underscore the incontrovertible fact that God is aware of why the deceased has departed the earth at a particular time.

Lyrics of Gospel SongsApart from Hymns, gospel songs form a cardinal part of church services in Ghana. Lyrics from hymns such as the one through Charles Wesley stated above, and gospel songs by means of artistes like Daughters of superb Jesus, Tagoe Sisters, Joyce Blessing, Nii Okai and Joe Mettle among others, which might be Bible-primarily based, are sung to inspire worshipers and raise their spirits.

definitely, the role of the Bible in the lifetime of a Christian is imperative. the search through BSG to make this all crucial tool attainable and low in cost to Christians across the country is, evidently God sent- within the appropriate direction.

Bibles to be donated

To do this quite simply and successfully, BSG has developed meaningful programmes, the use of all types of media in which it may reap its set objectives of, facilitating the distribution and use of the Bible in church buildings and via individuals. during this regard BSG does the following: Translations, Publishing and Distribution, Bible Engagement Programmes and Fundraising.

TranslationsIn Ghana, it isn't every Christian who's in a position to examine in English. The intention of BSG is hence to attain out to every domestic with a Bible in a native language they can study and understand. currently, the Bible has been translated into 9 essential Ghanaian languages, specifically; Asante Twi, Akuapem Twi, Ga, Mfantse, Ewe, Dagbani, Dangme, Nzema and Esahie. Work is ongoing to encompass extra languages, whereas the older types are being revised.

BSG is currently translating the ancient testomony into Dagaare (upper West) and Gurune(higher East). the brand new testomony is also being translated into the Bono language.

Publishing and DistributionBSG ensures the widest distribution of scriptures to each a part of the nation. currently, the Bible Society has seven leading distribution aspects the place its offices are located. These are; Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, Ho, Hohoe, Tamale and Sunyani.

moreover, there are over forty distributors spread across the nation. BSG additionally distributes a few of its Bibles without charge throughout very special pursuits. First year college students of universities in Ghana who are participants of Christian fellowships obtain Bibles for free. Braille Bibles are additionally given out to the blind.

currently, the Bible Society offered over 5000 free copies of the English common version look at Bibles to college students in theological institutions, and 20,000 copies of the protection features, throughout the nation.

Presentation of Bibles to the Ghana defense forcePresentation of Bibles to the Ghana Prisons carrier

Bible Engagement ProgrammesBSG is worried in Bible engagement and advocacy tasks to enable individuals engage with the notice of God. These encompass; next generation for the youth, Trauma curative, Literacy, infants's tasks, signal Language, Braille and visible impaired assignment, Peace holding Bible undertaking, etc.

FundraisingBSG's programmes and actions are difficult and money-intensive, hence requires monetary assist from stakeholders.

The Bible Society hence raises money to support the interpretation of the Bible as well as to subsidize the can charge of the Bible. The money raised are additionally used to execute a couple of activities geared against facilitating the distribution and use of the Bible in church buildings and with the aid of individuals.

Others

The Christian service provider undertakes different activities which encompass; Annual Bible Week social gathering within the 2d week of February and Bible sabbath.

Launch of Bible Sabbath at Garrison SDA, Burma Camp, Accra

stories on activities and affect on Bible work are put together in a biannual e-newsletter referred to as, link, for ease of reference as well as function a one-stop-source of guidance on the business enterprise for all stakeholders.

From the foregoing, it is a sarcasm to claim that BSG is assisting Christians to have entry to their raison d'être- the Bible.

clearly, the success of BSG, a no longer for income firm, in attaining its targets depends largely on availability of cash to fund its laudable programmes.

It behooves people and businesses with the wherewithal to support this Godly project. As we say in Ghana, no amount is simply too small.

So come on board. turn into a lifestyles member of the Society – this capability you consider within the Bible trigger and are inclined to donate any amount of cash. that you could also be a one-time donor to any of BSG's initiatives.

for people that don't seem to be financially endowed, that you could pray for the Society continuously or volunteer your time and or talents during the Bible Society's programmes.

Let's assist in BSG's response to Mark sixteen:15. One person, one Bible. The advantages of God watch for us.

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And let God lead you in your entire endeavours. Amen.