Worldwide Projects Fund 2026 Report - Flipbook - Page 8
Ekiti-UtugwangErowha Cluster
Nigeria | Africa
Language(s): 30
Goals: Old Testament (11 languages),
New Testament (19 languages)
T
hrough the Ekiti-Utugwang-Erowha Cluster project, 30 translation teams
are producing Scripture for their people! Of these, 11 will translate the Old
Testament, and 19 others will translate and publish the New Testament as well as dub
“JESUS,” a film based on Luke’s Gospel. These 19 teams will also conduct literacy efforts,
such as training teachers and creating dictionaries, so that the community can engage
deeply with written text.
>> Join us in
praying that the
story of Jesus, the light of
the world, would be clearly
understood as people encounter
Him through Scripture in
languages and formats
that capture their
hearts!
In the Ahan Bible translation team, two families had flatly refused to help them.
Both households were devoted followers of another religion; even so, translators
had asked them to contribute their deep knowledge of the Ahan language
to develop literacy materials and dictionaries — resources that were not
inherently Christian.
After the families declined, staff members didn’t expect to see them at the team’s
community health outreach. To the surprise of the project workers, both parties
attended.
As the event progressed, the team spread awareness of their other work, including
drafted Scripture. The two families began to show interest in the texts. They listened to
the material, pointing out unclear passages and suggesting alternative words. At the
end of the gathering, the households pledged to work hand in hand with the team
from then on.
During a visit to
Nigeria, Jackson
Vusaka expected that his
first stop would be to meet
the community and see the
translation work. Instead, he was
taken to meet a king. Watch
as Jackson shares how the
local king championed
Bible translation in
his community!
These families were not the only ones who warmed up to God’s Word during
the event. Staff had selected Scripture to share that addressed themes such as
trauma, illness and financial struggles. After hearing the passages in their
language, many people came forward and shared their own experiences with
these issues, leading to a time of unified prayer and encouragement.
“We give God the glory and honor for this project, which is
like a light in our darkness,” an Ahan translator said. “It has
brought some people closer to God.”
