Wycliffe Bible Translators reports that the translator/coordinator of the Tarok translation project in Nigeria was kidnapped in Jos on December 16, reportsMNN. The Seed Company says roughly 70 percent of the Tarok people are Christians.* The New Testament and the "JESUS" film are already available in their heart language. However, Tarok believers are eager for more background material. The Old Testament can provide a foundation to better understand Christ's teachings in their New Testament. A team was formed, and the project got underway. Excitement grew as people began to understand how much their culture would benefit from both an oral and a written form of the Bible. As a result, a partner organization will record an audio version of the New Testament and put it on digital players to foster listening groups around the mother-tongue Scriptures. As the Old Testament is completed, the whole Bible will be produced in both printed and audio formats, to support people's spiritual growth. The kidnapping is a crushing blow for the team. Please pray for the coordinator's safe release. Ask God to minister to him during his captivity.
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