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In Memoriam
Eugene Albert Nida 1914-2011 American Bible Society mourns the passing of Eugene A. Nida, the distinguished linguist and Bible translator who introduced, developed and promoted the innovation of thought-for-thought translation. Beginning in 1943 and for more than 50 years, Dr. Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society and subsequently the intellectual leader of the global…
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Words to Live By
Burt and Jerry DysonBurt Dyson likes to point out that he became a believer at the age of 33, the same age that Jesus died. Over the 60 years since, Burt has had many adventures in his native Texas, around the U.S. and across the world. In World War II, he served as a machine gunner off the back of…
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Dr. Eugene Nida (Nov. 11, 1914 – Aug. 25, 2011)
The global Bible translation community lost one of its iconic figures with the passing of Dr. Eugene Nida, who died yesterday at age 96. For more than 50 years, Nida was the leader of the translation program of American Bible Society. “Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Eugene Nida,” said American Bible Society President Lamar Vest. “Dr.…
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In Memoriam
Rock Becker Given by the Haydens via Tammy Hayden My parents, Omar and Hilda Erlandson Given by Mrs. Jean G. Beard My parents, Robert and Betty Jane Etter Given by Linda Rose Etter Our brother, Walter Groce Jr. Given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Groce Our mother, Gertrude Hopp Given by Nadine J. Hopp and sisters My aunt, Norma…
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Quiet Time
July 2011 God's Word Goes Forth Tell of God's Mercy and Forgiveness 1 Psalm 32 2 Psalm 103 3 Genesis 32.1-32 4 Genesis 33.1-20 5 Genesis 41.1-36 6 Genesis 41.37-57 7 Genesis 42.1-38 8 Genesis 43.1-34 9 Genesis 44.1-34 10 Genesis 45.1-28 11 Genesis 46.1-27 12 Genesis 46.28—47.26 13 Genesis 47.27—48.22 14 Genesis 49.29—50.26 15 Exodus 33.1-23 16 Exodus 34.1-35…
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400 Years Young
Dear Friends, This is one of those wonderful moments in history, when a big birthday for the Bible reminds us how vital the Word of God continues to be. Across this year, it has been our joy to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible — the most published, most read, most influential and the most lasting translation…
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