SIM Literature & Media Blog

Highlighting the Francophone PBS

Written by Joel Purcell

Praise the Lord!  SIM has decided to promote the Francophone PBS in its July ministry update mailing.  Please pray that God will touch people's hearts and they will be generous and sense the urgency for this project.  Historically, this has been the bedrock of support for the book set projects.

A Good Day for the Francophone PBS

Written by Joel Purcell

Got word today from an associate in France that another author would like to see his book as part of the Francophone Pastors' Book Set, and is willing to seek the resources to make this happen.  What a great way to speed this project on to completion.  This is a huge help, and a lightening of the load for raising funds.

Meeting of Africa Bible Commentary Editorial Board

Written by Joel Purcell

I felt honored to be a part of the meeting of the editorial board of the Africa Bible Commentary.  We heard news of the advancement of the different translations of this book, as well as the progress of the Hippo Press, an exclusively African Press for which the ABC paved the way.  In 2008, the Swahili and Portuguese translations will be printed.

French Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) Launch

Written by Joel Purcell

There were two choirs that helped us celebrate the launch of the French Africa Bible Commentary in Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire today.  

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Francophone Pastors' Book Set News

Written by Joel Purcell

Today we were informed that a foundation has decided to donate 1,000 book sets for the Francophone Pastors' Book Set project.  Praise the Lord for this amazing provision!  Each pastor is so important and to think of a single gift that blesses so many in one swipe is great.