Bultfontein (a small rural town) in South Africa is Hosting a Virtual Active for Bibles
The Bible Society of South Africa exists to serve the church and all the people of South Africa by providing affordable Bibles for everyone in their own language and in suitable formats so that all may experience the life-giving message of the Word.
Bultfontein is hosting a virtual Active for Bibles
What to do to be part of this exciting movement:
1. Give your donation
2. Do any active deed that makes you happy
3. Challenge your friends and family on social media to do the same
4. Post yourself doing the activity and tag @active_4_bibles on Instagram or Facebook
5. All proceeds go to the Bible Society of South Africa
objective
To make Bibles available free of charge in a responsible manner to those who are unable to afford it.
background
- According to Stats SA, 30 million South Africans live in poverty.
- The food poverty line is R561 per person per month. This refers to the amount of money that an individual will need in order to afford the minimum required daily energy intake.
- The median wage in South Africa is R3 300. It supports 3,5 people (R930 per person or R30 per person per day).
According to the latest figures, 29,1% of the economically active population of South Africa is unemployed. - The Bible brings hope, but many people cannot afford a Bible of their own. On a daily basis requests pour into our Bible Houses from people who would love to receive a Bible of their own or from churches that would like to help the poor.
- A strategy is in place to ensure that the Bible reaches the right people.
Expected impact
- The Bible is placed in the hands of people who desperately need it, but who are unable to afford it.
- The power of the Living Word will bring comfort and hope to people who sometimes feel that they have been rejected and forgotten by society
How can you help?
Every R100 received will help to make Bibles available to the poor.