An Egyptian boy waves his Kingo flag. Photo by Malorie Tull. The first thing that strikes you is the volume — the sound of thousands of children singing and clapping, as more and more stream in. For a moment, the heat and grime of the surrounding shantytown are forgotten. Read More
Operation Compassion, Water Missions International and ABS worked together to meet immediate needs for water after the earthquake in Haiti. Photo by David Singer “I am asking God to give me strength I need to participate in [the reconstruction] of my country. We have to rebuild it,” declared… Read More
Soldiers unload supplies for Haitian earthquake victims (Photo courtesy of Water Mission International) “The thought of my pain, my homelessness, is bitter poison. I think of it constantly, and my spirit is depressed. Yet hope returns when I remember this one thing: The LORD's unfailing love and mercy still… Read More
Sill from the original JESUS film movie. The JESUS film, an internationally renowned movie that recently hit a landmark number of 1000 translations, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The American Bible Society played a key role in the film’s development as the boundary-breaking translation of ABS’… Read More
American Bible Society helps local churches reach remote people in China with the truth of the Bible. In Egypt, children in garbage city learn about the Bible’s message through a friendly lion named Kingo, and in Tanzania, the Datooga people finally have a New Testament in their heart language. Read More
My parents, the Reverends William and Mildred Bateman Given by Mrs. Alice Hamlin My sister, Louise Doris Bechlein Given by the trust of Harry E. Bechlein My aunt, Mrs. Myrtle Rosenquist Carmichael Given by Ms. Elaine Rosenquist My father, Jere Lawrence Crook Jr. Given by… Read More
The colorful faith of the Russian people is shown in military distribution programs. Photo courtesy of Bible Society in Russia. The Bible Society in Russia was founded in 1813, during the period of history recounted in War and Peace. As the story goes, in 1812 the mighty Emperor Napoleon… Read More
Katherine Hsu made contributions to pediatric medicine, and was a champion of the Bible cause. Photo courtesy of Katherine Hsu Foundation This past September, at age 93, Katherine H.K. Hsu, MD, went home to the Lord. Yet she leaves behind a lifelong legacy of giving to others. Born… Read More
Rev. Simon Barnes. Photo by David Singer The Rev. Simon Barnes has served the American Bible Society for more than 14 years. This has taken various forms. Most recently, he led a partnership with Geneva Global Inc., where he helped demonstrate the effectiveness of the Bible Society’s programs… Read More
The Bible brings peace and hope to the Middle East and new opportunities for women and girls in India. At the American Bible Society archive, Dr. Liana Lupas catalogs Bibles that have changed the world for hundreds of years. Download this issue
