Words fit for a prince
Wycliffe Foundation
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By Jenny Evans, The Seed Company Prince Bello is 78 years old, but he’s young as a Christian. Just nine years ago, he left the major religion of his Okphela forefathers to follow Christ. The Nigerian prince held a variety of prestigious positions during his career and speaks fluent English. Many would question whether this […]
By Jenny Evans, The Seed Company
Prince Bello is 78 years old, but he’s young as a Christian. Just nine years ago, he left the major religion of his Okphela forefathers to follow Christ.
The Nigerian prince held a variety of prestigious positions during his career and speaks fluent English.
Many would question whether this well-educated English speaker and his English-speaking church need a translation in their language. But Prince Bello has experienced its value for himself.
At the end of a service that included the reading of Romans 8:31–39 in his language, Prince Bello rose and declared, “Now, for the first time in my life, have I understood the meaning of these verses.”
The prince’s situation isn’t unique. Throughout Nigeria, churches among people groups that don’t have mother
tongue Scripture use English for their services. Those who don’t know English often rely on the quick translation of a
pastor from the pulpit. Today there are over 300 Nigerian language groups like the Okphela that still need God’s Word.
The Seed Company works with other Wycliffe organizations, Nigerian churches and local ministries to plan and implement creative projects throughout Nigeria like the Okphela project. To learn more, visit http://theseedcompany.org.