Latest Prayers by Wycliffe Bible Translators

Pray for Bible translation work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, especially for the Bunia cluster teams working in a challenging and often insecure region. Praise God for the start of New Testament translation in five languages. Ask for protection and strength for the 18 translators and 12 literacy teachers. Pray that stable internet connections will support the progress of their work.

The Standard Romani translation team are working to translate the Bible into the language of the Roma people in Romania. The committee wants to start an organisation, The Word for Roma, to have more impact in the lives of Roma people. Pray that this will be able to happen. Pray for strong and fruitful collaboration with Romanian language teachers following their September meeting, so that language skills can support clear and faithful Bible translation. Pray that Jesus continues to guide the Standard Romani team in all they do following a busy summer, so their work brings lasting fruit among the Roma people.

The ongoing war in Sudan has caused widespread devastation, disrupting Bible translation efforts. Bible translation teams in Sudan remain committed despite the destruction of resources and the scattering of teams. Ask God to bring lasting peace to Sudan, healing its people and enabling the translation teams to resume their vital work. Pray for the translators, scattered by the conflict, to find safety, strength, and the resources needed to rebuild. Pray too for provision as the translation team replaces stolen equipment and plans future projects amid immense challenges.