Wuvulu SALT

James Hafford and Wuvuluan read Scripture.

Wycliffe Bible Translator, James Hafford, completed the translation of the Wuvulu New Testament in just nine years; and, the Wuvulu SALT course was our biggest course yet.

 
  
Islanders waiting for Sir Michael to arrive.

 Welcoming the Prime Minister to Wuvulu.

 

Charles Benjamin, the Manus Province Open Representative to Parliament, personally purchased 300 Bibles as a gift to the people of the Island. At the dedication ceremony Mr. Benjamin said:

“By translating the Bible into the Wuvulu language, you have brought God into this island community and into each person’s heart. The Gospel has now been contextualized to fit the people of Wuvulu.”

“The completion and the launching of the Bible in the Wuvulu language has made us whole and complete as pure Wuluvuans – working, fishing, playing and worshiping God in the same language. The Gospel has now, through the Bible in this language, grown roots that are everlasting and will not die.”

“The Bible is powerful – more powerful than a nuclear bomb and sharper than a two edge sword. It will explode and destroy our bad habits and shape our character to be like Jesus. It is a map that will show us the road to heaven.”

“On behalf of the government of Manus and its people, I thank SIL-PNG for this wonderful gift to our people on this island. We thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts and wish you God’s blessing as you continue your ministry of bringing God’s Word to millions of people the world over.”

The Prime Minister then helped our SIL-PNG Director, Brian Hodgkin, distribute Bibles to the Wuvulu people!

Prime Minister distributes Bible.

Our biggest SALT course yet!

 

SALT Participants

 
Reading the Wuvulu Bible
  
197 Graduates of the Wuvulu SALT course.

The Wuvulu New Testament dedication and SALT course broke all previous records and reflected the government of Papua New Guinea’s appreciation for SIL-PNG’s work in this country.

May God be glorified for His good work!