The Holy Spirit is moving powerfully around the world, causing the global Church to expand at an unprecedented rate. As God works through Bible translation, people’s lives are eternally changing — people like Basira* in Africa.

Basira lives in a part of Africa where people have endured decades of conflict and instability. Sadly, Basira’s husband died during these times, which left her with the challenge of raising their 3-year-old son by herself.

Feeling alone in the midst of her struggles, Basira heard the message that Jesus loves her and died for her sins. God touched Basira’s heart in that moment, and she chose to follow Him.

Since that day, Basira has joined a Bible translation team where she is working to bring the Good News of Jesus to her people in a language and format they clearly understand.

“My life has greatly changed in the things of God,” she said. “The process of translating the Bible stories has helped me to preach and share the gospel in a much better way than previously.”

God is using Basira, and other local translators just like her, to accelerate Bible translation in communities that are waiting for His Word in their language.

You can join this global movement through your gift today which supports Bible translation in Africa.

And thanks to a group of generous donors, your gift before Nov. 30 will be matched — dollar for dollar — up to $100,000 to provide even more of God’s Word for those still waiting.

Through your gift today, you make it possible for Wycliffe and our global partners to say “yes” to more of these opportunities to start, sustain and complete Bible translation. New opportunities for partnership are continually happening.

Thank you for your generosity and your commitment to sharing the Good News. May we never forget the joy and privilege it is to be part of helping people encounter Jesus through His Word in their own language.

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