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Imagine walking into your church on Sunday morning only to find that there were no Bibles. No printed copies. No digital versions. No Scripture at all. For millions of people around the world, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario — it’s their reality.

At House of Blessing Church in Kissimmee, Florida, Pastor Jayfred Morales and his congregation were going about their usual ministry plans when something changed. During their annual convention, guest speaker Pastor Stephanie de Oliveira introduced them to Adopt-a-Verse, an initiative that allows individuals and churches to sponsor the translation of Bible verses for a specific people group still waiting for Scripture. In an instant, their perspective shifted.

“When the project was presented to us on a Tuesday night of our convention, we saw families literally running to the altar,” Pastor Morales recalled. “They wanted to be part of something bigger than themselves.”

That night, something deeper took root: a realization that Bible translation can’t wait.

Answering God’s Call

Rather than continuing with their original 2025 ministry project, House of Blessing Church chose to shift gears and adopt eight chapters of the Gospel of Mark for the Wiwa people of Colombia — a group who doesn’t yet have the full Bible in their language.

“It’s been a tremendous challenge,” Pastor Morales admitted. “But also a blessing.”

Their commitment isn’t just financial — it’s deeply personal. The church now dreams of traveling to Colombia to meet the Wiwa community and see firsthand how God is using their generosity to transform lives.

“It’s Only Good News If It Gets There in Time”

As Pastor Morales reflected on their decision, one thought kept coming back to him:

How can people believe if they’ve never encountered Jesus? And how can they know Jesus if they don’t have His Word? As Romans 10:14 reminds us: “But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” (NLT)

For the House of Blessing Church, this wasn’t just another ministry initiative: It was an urgent call to action.

“There are things in the church that can wait,” Pastor Morales says. “But Bible translation isn’t one of them.”

A Challenge for Churches Everywhere

Pastor Morales believes more churches — especially within the Latino community — need to step out in faith and support the work of Bible translation.

“I know it’s a challenge,” he acknowledged. “We’re always thinking about how to grow our local church, how to manage our resources. But let’s not lose focus on what God calls us to do. Many times, we plan too much and forget what’s truly a priority — missions and, in this case, Bible translation.”

His encouragement to other pastors and church leaders?

“Just do it.”

You Can Help Bring God’s Word to Those Still Waiting

The House of Blessing Church took a leap of faith, and their impact will last for generations. But millions are still waiting to receive Scripture in their language.

Your church can help. Your small group can make a difference. You can be part of Bible translation.

Will you answer the call?

Involve Your Church in Global Bible Translation

Be part of bringing hope and transformation to every nation through the power of God’s Word. Your church can make an eternal impact by supporting Bible translation — through prayer, resources and partnership — equipping believers worldwide with Scripture in a language they clearly understand. Together let’s take the next step in fulfilling the Great Commission.

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