Wycliffe Bible Translators
Out of our world's 6,900 language groups, there are about 1,900 language groups (encompassing around 180 million people) who have never heard the Word of God in their own heart language. Cameron Townsend wished to end this Bible famine when he started Wycliffe Bible Translators, the first Bible translation organization.
A woman once compared having the Bible in a language she didn't understand to eating a banana, except the peel was still on it. She wanted to spit it right back out. But once she had the Word of God in a language she could fully understand, it was like eating that banana with the peel finally off. It was sweet and satisfying. That is exactly the need Wycliffe aims to meet. In 1995 Wycliffe launched Vision 2025. This project aims to have a Bible translation project started in every language group still needing one by the year 2025. The Bible can change lives, communities, and the world when given the opportunity. Everyone is needed to complete this task.
Bible translation takes all kinds of workers, from linguists to pilots to teachers. I will be supporting Bible translation through children's education. Teachers are used for several different purposes. Two of which are: they allow the parents to focus their gifts on translation and teachers encourage missionaries with families to join the mission field. Both speed up the translation process.
I've always wanted to teach. Even while I was in elementary school I wanted to be an elementary school teacher. I received my training at both Ozark Christian College and Missouri Southern State University and now God has led me to use that gift and passion to support Bible translation in Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea. This nation is home to over 800 different languages. Over 300 of those languages still do not have access to the Bible in their heart language. They are hungry and waiting.
Letters and Packages
Receiving letters and packages can be so encouraging! If you're interested in sending a letter or package, below is my address, an updated Amazon wishlist, and some mailing tips.
Mailing Address-
Abigail Armstrong
PO Box 1(155)
Ukarumpa
EHP 444
Papua New Guinea
Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YO8575DLGFPH?&sort=default
Mailing Tips-
1. Ship letters and packages through USPS. Talk with them ahead of time to figure out the best method of mailing something from your area (flat rate box, keeping a package to a certain weight, etc.).
2. Letters and packages will take at least 4-6 weeks to get to me. That's guaranteed, so do not pay for it to get there faster. It'll just be a waste of money. If it's for a holiday, it's best to plan accordingly.
3. Put anything that might break or melt into a ziplock bag (or multiple). Packages can be handled pretty rough, and Papua New Guinea stays pretty hot. Wrapping things up this way ensures items don't get ruined on the journey. Plus, I'll reuse the ziplock bags since they are pretty expensive to buy in Papua New Guinea.
4. If you think anything will "disappear", wrap it in wrapping paper and claim it as a gift on the customs form. You'll still have to write the approximate cost on the form, though.
If you have any other questions, please contact me at [email protected].
Mailing Address-
Abigail Armstrong
PO Box 1(155)
Ukarumpa
EHP 444
Papua New Guinea
Amazon Wishlist- https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1YO8575DLGFPH?&sort=default
Mailing Tips-
1. Ship letters and packages through USPS. Talk with them ahead of time to figure out the best method of mailing something from your area (flat rate box, keeping a package to a certain weight, etc.).
2. Letters and packages will take at least 4-6 weeks to get to me. That's guaranteed, so do not pay for it to get there faster. It'll just be a waste of money. If it's for a holiday, it's best to plan accordingly.
3. Put anything that might break or melt into a ziplock bag (or multiple). Packages can be handled pretty rough, and Papua New Guinea stays pretty hot. Wrapping things up this way ensures items don't get ruined on the journey. Plus, I'll reuse the ziplock bags since they are pretty expensive to buy in Papua New Guinea.
4. If you think anything will "disappear", wrap it in wrapping paper and claim it as a gift on the customs form. You'll still have to write the approximate cost on the form, though.
If you have any other questions, please contact me at [email protected].