Ministry of the Word Journey to Chikkamangaluru, Kadur, and Belur

Chikkamangaluru, a land of Coffee, teeming with lush green coffee gardens welcomed us to the Christian bookstore first, where we introduced the Recovery Version to the owner who was also a Pastor. This brother led us to a Pastor's meeting where we were given 15 minutes with translation in Kannada to introduce the Recovery Version. Within that time period, I introduced the Recovery Version. While doing so, I noticed the leader of the association video recording my introduction. I was little concerned but exercised my spirit to speak what the Spirit led me to speak faithfully. Once it was done, we left to meet some other Christian leaders in town. 

Then, we met one of the senior Pastors who received us warmly. Upon introduction of the Recovery Version, he was so excited and thanked the Lord that such a new translation has been made available in Kannada. 

Later in the evening the Pastor who took a video of my Recovery Version introduction came to vist us at our hotel room. For the first one hour, he was carefully listening to my detailed introduction of the Recovery Version emphasizing on accuracy of translation; the footnotes that explains crucial verses, phrases, and words by using various other Bible verses; subject of every book along with outlines; and maps and charts. Then, he was so impressed by the Bible as we presented the Kannada New translation from Greek to the Kannada speaking Christians, he took the initiative to call up some of his known Pastors and believers and introduced the Kannada New Testament on our behalf. He further requested each one who was interested to pay the amount right away. One entire box of 16 copies were left to him for the distribution. 

Beside, another Pastor took some copies for display in his Christian bookstore. 

Not too far from Chikkamangaluru, we also visited two localities, Kadur and Belur. In both the places we introduced the Recovery Version to the Christian leaders. They appreciated the new translation in Kannada and some of them purchased it right away. Though some wanted to wait and get the Bible later for which we have given the bookstore name and contact person.

In this way, the Lord led us to these places for the introduction and distribution of the Recovery Version for His move in Karnataka.