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Multi-language Bible arrives in Palmerston North

Posted on Apr 23, 2009

On April 21 the Multi-language Bible arrived in Palmerston North, by the hands of Pastor Daniel Herrera. The timing of the Bible's arrival coincided with the lower North Islands cluster meetings held at Palmerston North Church, which gave time for all ministers present to reflect on how the Bible throughout history has changed many lives.

On the evening of April 22, a special service was conducted to celebrate the Bible's arrival. A good crowd of curious adults, youth and children were eager to touch and read from this Bible knowing that it was traveling the world over. But all had to wait as Pastor Errol Singer encouraged each person to renew their love for God's Word, and to make a serious commitment to spend time in reading the Bible.

After Pastor Ed Gallagher gave opportunity for anyone to share what the Bible means to them, and gave people of different ethnic backgrounds an opportunity to read portions of the Bible. Some read in Papua New Guinea, Pidgin English, Swahili, Maori and English. After participants where invited around the Bible and were encouraged to touch it as a prayer of commitment was conducted.

Everyone was challenged to make the word of God a more important part of their lives, to live by God's word, and let it effect every area of their life. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Article by Pastor William Arama