Fellowship: Odia Translation

In 2014, we first met a brother from Odisha and presented the ministry to him. Later, two more brothers were brought into fellowship. Since then, they have been pursuing the ministry and l the translation work into Odia had begun. But due to various reasons not new to me, the translation work has been dragging. Then, a few more translators were brought in. Some how, after much waiting three free booklets distributed by Rhema were printed and distributed, and the remaining four titles books were translated too. But, the work needs improvement with a proper set up of qualified translators. Therefore, this trip to Sambalpur was taken to meet one of the translators and then to Khariar Road, where all the three key translators came together for an afternoon session of translation fellowship. 

Though, I was not directly involved in the translation fellowship, I was with all the brothers for all the supporting services. I believe this was a milestone in Odia translation service and a new beginning. There are millions of seeking Christians all over Odisha waiting for the healthy teaching of the ministry of the word. May the Lord gain His chosen ones to cook healthy spiritual food for all His odia speaking children.

Besides, we also had a time of gospel preaching to a relative of a brother and let her to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as her Saviour and also used the Scriptures to show her the spiritual meaning of water baptism as she believed into the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Then, another time, I had a time of preaching the gospel to the neighbors of a brother who came to hear about the Lord Jesus Christ. I also gave them the opportunity to receive the Lord at their own will. 

As one seeking sister came to purchase the ministry literature, the Lord burdened me to show her and other believers present there, how to seek and know God’s will. We had a wonderful time of fellowship and prayer. The Lord has been quietly carrying His work in Odisha. 

Lord, bless Your move in Odisha!