Each September 30, Wycliffe celebrates an important day: Bible Translation Day. It’s a historic day when we pause and thank God for all the ways that He is at work in the world. Through your partnership in Bible translation — by praying, giving and advocating — you are a part of God’s great move to draw even more people to Himself through Scripture in a language they clearly understand.

As we look ahead to this year’s Bible Translation Day, here are a couple of stories about the impact that translated Scripture is having in the Chatino community in Mexico.

Transformation Through Scripture

Jaime is pastor and church planter, but until recently he didn’t use his language much in ministry. He hadn’t learned to read Chatino well, so he grew accustomed to using Spanish instead.

But things changed when he acquired an audio device preloaded with Chatino Scripture.

He listened while working in the fields. He listened every night when he got home. He listened as he traveled to speak at churches. He even used the audio device to share the gospel with others.

God’s Word in Chatino touched him in a way that Spanish could not.

“I am listening and paying attention to every detail of the narration,” he said. “Every day I fall more in love with the one who saved me.”

Praise God for the way He is working in Jamie’s life through translated Scripture!

A Reignited Faith

Floriberto had fallen away from his walk with the Lord. But he encountered God’s Word at a community gathering where they were testing Chatino Scripture drafts for accuracy, clarity and naturalness — and his faith was reignited.

Seeing Floriberto’s desire for more, team members gave him an audio device with recorded Scripture, and other believers gave him a Chatino New Testament. Project staff now are witnessing a real change in Floriberto.

A team member said, “He doesn’t miss the worship services. … He always comes with his New Testament in his hand, attentive to see the passages that are preached.”

By partnering in the Bible translation movement, you are helping more people like Pastor Jaime and Floriberto experience the life-changing power of God’s Word. And that has an eternal ripple effect: Imagine how many people these men will minister to in their families and communities!

Make a Difference in Lives Today

If you’re looking for additional ways to support this important Bible translation work, consider the many gift-planning solutions available through Wycliffe Foundation. Our gift-planning advisors can help you steward the resources that God has entrusted to you to further the work of your local church and favorite ministries. Tools like:

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  Will and Estate Plan

  
  

  Is it time for you to finally start (or update) your will and estate plan? Wycliffe Foundation offers a complimentary will planning service to help you create a biblically-based will and estate design that honors God while helping you achieve your goals.

  
  


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  Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

  
  

  If you’re looking for an end-of-year deduction but want more time to make thoughtful giving decisions, consider a donor-advised fund (DAF). Our senior gift planning advisors can help you establish a DAF in your name with Wycliffe Foundation. You can make grants from your DAF now and in the future to support Bible translation as well as other ministries you care about.

  
  


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  Charitable Gift Annuity

  
  

  Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs) enable you to receive lifetime income payments and leave a legacy that supports Bible translation. And with new increased payment rates, your lifetime income benefits are even greater!

  
  


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  Beneficiary Designation

  
  

  Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets, such as your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is an excellent way to make a gift to Wycliffe Bible Translators. If you’re like most people, you probably will not use all of your retirement assets during your lifetime. You can make a gift of your unused retirement assets to help further our mission.

  
  


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  IRA Charitable Rollover

  
  

  People age 70½ or older who own an IRA can make gifts directly from their IRA to charity. For many people, this is the best tax-wise way to give. An IRA rollover gift will not be included in your taxable income and may qualify for your required minimum distribution.

  
  

How can you make a difference in Bible translation work around the world — now and for generations to come?