SIM Literature and Media Blog

The LABC Marches On

Joel Purcell — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:00:00 +0000

The production of this significant work for the whole of Latin America is going ahead on schedule in spite of all kinds of obstacles. This is a massive undertaking of over 90 individual contributors who are doing outstanding work both in Portuguese and in Spanish. Please pray that the Lord would provide the finances needed for this project. We have over 75% of the amount needed but some generous support is still necessary. These types of global and strategic projects are a challenge to manage but by God's grace this one is advancing on time and with great enthusiasm?

More Conferences to Come

Joel Purcell — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

. . . and we are not even done yet!! Conference planning is occurring right now for the following countries: Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Niger, Benin and Togo. Pray that the upcoming PBS conferences will be effective in shaping Christian men of integrity for this country.

Four Conferences in Burkina Faso

Joel Purcell — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:00 +0000

A total of 3,000 participants attended four conferences in Burkina Faso during the first two weeks of November. One of the leaders said this about the conferences: "The participants have been overwhelmed-good teaching in the conferences and great resources. They are very thankful."

Conference in Senegal

Joel Purcell — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

The Christian population in Senegal is quite small. The Muslim faith has made huge inroads in the last 100 years. The books in the set on reaching Muslims will be very helpful for the pastors and church leaders in this country. There were 300 sets distributed in Dakar on October 25-28.

Packing Books in France

Joel Purcell — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I am in France with a 5-person mission team packing books for the Francophone PBS project. Listen to what one team member wrote:

"Another wonderful, productive day! It was a drizzly, gray day, perfect for packing boxes. Are you sitting down? Because you need to be for this. Crazy Americans always want to measure what we've done, and so we took a few minutes to estimate this afternoon. Each pallet weighs approximately one ton, and holds between 64 and 80 boxes (the set is in two boxes). We estimate each box, when filled, weighs 20 pounds. Each packing line does approximately 5 pallets, and we will have worked 6 full days by the time we leave. If all that is somewhere close, we will have picked up, packed, stuffed, placed on pallets and moved 60 tons of books. And that is a drop in the bucket, compared to the total project. I feel very tired, just writing that. But very joyous!"

Francophone PBS Conferences in Mali and Guinea

Joel Purcell — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:00:00 +0000

The first of two conferences in Mali ended on October 9th. All went well at the first conference which had about 300 participants. The conference was even featured on national television. Mali was allotted 400 book sets. Guinea, allotted 300 book sets, held conferences the first two weeks of October. Initial reports are that they could have used more book sets!

Francophone PBS Conferences Begin

Joel Purcell — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000

The island nation of Mauritius, off the coast of Madagascar, received 600 book sets at their September 4th conference. The attendees were impressed with how the Lord brought all of the different denominations together in unity, and were most appreciative of the resources for the ministries.

Praises for Support of the LABC

Joel Purcell — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000

As I write, dozens of scholars and church leaders throughout Latin America are writing their allotted section for this unique commentary. I am excited to share that the Latin America Bible Commentary has just received a grant to continue work on this important project: $50,000!!! We are so thankful for the generosity of those who understand the need for this strategic work in Latin America. Please pray with us that this important resource will have a far-reaching impact on Latin America.

Francophone PBS Conference Planning

Joel Purcell — Tue, 31 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

Please continue to uphold those coordinating the Book Set project in the 14 countries receiving the books. Plans are coming together for the conferences to be held in early 2012. This labor of love is incredibly hard and challenging. Pray for these leaders who need our support in prayer as they make many important decisions each day concerning the Francophone PBS.

Another Book for the French PBS

Joel Purcell — Wed, 18 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000

An incredible praise is that an additional book on Christian Ethics has been included into the Francophone Pastor's Book Set by the remarkable effort of Daniel Arnold, the author, who worked tirelessly so that this book would be a blessing to African pastors.