The Chronicles of Meng

This morning we are working our way through Amos and the minor prophets. The team has shown real dedication so far, showing up at 7am each morning and usually only leaving at 6pm in the evening. It has been great to see how focused they all are at making sure we present the best possible recordings to the Tswana people!

We start every session with prayer, knowing that nothing worth while can be accomplished without prayer. So far we have completed nearly 50 chapters or about 5% of the Bible. Please be praying for grace for the narrators as it is an intense process. Pray also that The Lord would enable us to keep on schedule without sacrificing quality in what we are doing. 

Starting week two of the recording phase. This morning it is Levy reading through Joshua. So far we have made it through chapter 11 including the proof listening. This afternoon will be Pastor Joseph continuing through Genesis. 

For those who read our most recent newsletter you know that the Audio Bible Project has been reborn under the direction of Davar Partners International. Davar specializes in bringing the Bible to the oral cultures of the world in their own heart languages in audio format. You may remember that I was previously partnering with Davar in order to facilitate the distribution of the Tswana Audio Bible. Unfortunately, for various reasons, we are unable to utilize the recordings that Levy and I previously completed and thus with the financial backing and direction of Davar are beginning the recording process again. This time around we have been able to find 3 additional narrators as well as 8 proof listeners involved in the recording process. Personally I am thanking the Father for the two recording technicians from Davar who are handling the actual recordings. My role in all this is to make sure that everyone stays on track and to organize the schedules of all involved. As of Tuesday we of...