Pray! Deaf People in Ecuador Long for God’s Word in Sign Language
In Ecuador, approximately 213,000 people are Deaf, but only 40 of them go to church. That’s because only three churches provide sign language interpretation. Additionally, there are no Bible materials available in their heart language—Ecuadorian Sign Language. Deaf people in Ecuador need to know that God loves them. They need to know that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and…
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