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Translation Into Three Languages!

Cecil Hook

Because it is so exciting to me, I am leading with this report. Opportunities beyond my dreams continue to open. Disciples who are convinced that Free In Christ can be of great value among people of their cultural languages are in the process of translating it into three of those languages for free distribution. Neither of the groups has finances for the printing of the of the books. You may help turn these dreams into realities by your help.

Spanish

As I have reported before, Robert Acosta is working on translating Free In Christ into the Spanish language for free distribution. He has the help of six other persons of the Culver Palms Church of Christ in California where he attends. They hope to finish the translation by the end of September. At that time, Robert states, it will be ready to be posted on the internet and for formatting for printing in book form.

I promised from the beginning to use money from our work fund for the first printing. It will strain our present resource, but I trust you to support this work.

You may contact Robert at ACOSTA2@aol.com, (818)-367-7800, 15640 Larkspur St., Sylmar, CA 91432.

Telugu

Dr. Prasad, with the help of others in India, is about finished with the Telugu translation of Free In Christ for use among the 16 million in India who speak that language.

Since my last mailout, 318 more books have been sent him, making about 450 in all. He is distributing them to evangelists, trainees, teachers, pastors of other churches, and many doctors with positive and enthusiastic reception. He feels that the Telugu translation will help tremendously among those unskilled in English.

He is working by faith on this project without any money promised for the printing of the book. This seems to be an opportunity we would dream of, and it can be a reality. It can be changed from dream to reality only with your help in providing resources for printing the book. You are invited to share in this exciting venture. Dr. Prasad has given up his medical practice (except for giving free clinics) in favor of being an evangelist. He travels the different areas evangelizing and confirming disciples, having no vehicle of transportation of his own.

Without a definite bid on the cost of printing, it is thought that the books can be produced for about one dollar each. If you wish, you may contact Dr. Prasad: Dr. J. B. M. Prasad, H. No.11-37 OPP. SBI, Jaggampeta 533435, E. G. Dist. AP, India; telephone 0091-08858-33564.

Malayalam

An evangelist of the Pentecostal Church of God of Joplin, Missouri, an Indian by birth but now an American citizen, contacted me in May. He had come across Free In Christ and my other writings on the internet and was thrilled about them. He wrote, "I have not seen such profound thoughts written though I had been in schools and colleges all my life." Then he commented, "I am 100% satisfied with the content. I wish we could give a copy of these books to every Christian in India. I would like to translate these books in Malayalam where 29 million people speak this language. But I cannot bear the expenses by myself. I will share the printing cost if anybody would like to join me in this great ministry."

He returned to India June 4 where he intended to buy a printing press. But the cost is beyond his ability. He thinks he can get books printed at a nominal cost. He has already circulated five copies of each of my five books among leaders there, and they liked the content very much, according to his report.

Another unbelievable opportunity! Who wants to grasp it? The books could be helpful in bringing two segments of believers together in the fertile mission fields of India. The missionary is Samuel K. Thomas, Pentecostal Church of God, P. O. Box 27, Punalur, Kerala, India, Ph. 011-91-475-224943.

I know that the salvation of souls is not dependent upon my books. Sadly, many missionary efforts in all countries nurture much divisive legalism. How good it is, then, to offer correction of course in the earlier stages of church development in this country of eager learners! What a satisfying endeavor for someone, or some ones!

I have never asked you for money and am not starting to do so now, but I am telling you of what I am convinced are great opportunities. If you wish to have part in these efforts, please let me know. Your prayers will help. Thank you. []

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