Isenye Matthew Celebration!

 A few months ago, we shared the exciting news about publishing the book of Matthew in the Isenye language of Tanzania. (If you want a reminder, check here: Merry Christmas to the Isenye and Ngoreme people) Ben was able to help the team finish all of the final publication checks on the book, then he typeset it and oversaw the printing. This was the first complete book of Scripture ever printed in the Isenye language...EVER! 

The Isenye people were so excited to have God's Word that they threw a big party. There was singing and dancing and praying and preaching.

The Isenye translation project is a new project, but already they have enthusiastic support from the Isenye communities. Here's a picture taken at the launch party. It shows members of the Isenye Language Committee, representatives from local villages, and members of the community reviewers team.

Pray that the Isenye translators will continue to translate God's Word accurately and naturally. And pray that the Isenye communities will continue to support the work. And of course, pray that Isenye people will be transformed when they read about Jesus in their own language.