Argentinian floods – pray for Toba Bible translators
Last month, Bishop Nick Drayson from our link diocese of Northern Argentina reported on the plight of the Toba people who have been displaced from their homes and villages by severe flooding.
The Bible Society has also received news from the area, asking for special prayer for a team of natives that have been working on the translation of the Bible to the Toba del Oeste indigenous language.
Three of the translation team – Ana, Osvaldo and José – live in Churcal village on the banks of the Pilcomayo River. At the end of January, the water level in the river began to rise uncontrollably, and within a few weeks, it had burst its banks and river water poured through the village destroying so much in its wake.
Praise God that the translators’ computers suffered no damage and were taken to a safe location. However, there is just no way that their work will not be hindered in some way. Besides the personal difficulties for their families, some of their reference books, dictionaries, biblical commentaries and study Bibles were completely destroyed.
Rode Classen, a journalist working with the Argentine Bible Society, invites us to pray for Ana, Osvaldo, José and for their families. He also asks for prayer for the rest of the team working on this Bible translation as they will all need wisdom and provision in this challenging season. This situation will mean changes to their work plan and their budget.
Ask God for his mercy and provision for the whole team and the work. Pray that they will see God turn this around for His glory and their good.