Bible Society celebrates bicentenary
People are welcome to drop off a donation in support of Bible work.
THE Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) is celebrating its 200th year celebration of Bible work in South Africa this month.
The BSSA is a part of a global fellowship of 151 Bible societies known as the United Bible Societies (UBS), the third largest non-profit globally.
Its milestone bicentenary comprises of a 2 Million Bibles Project which includes free Bibles for Grade 7 learners, the blind and deaf, prisoners, Bible-based literacy material for youngsters and for the poorest of the poor.
Due to the Covid pandemic most of their events have been shelved, however a virtual Run/walk for Hope will take place on the weekend of 22 and 23 August.
The virtual 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km run/walk will be hosted in association with Modern Athlete.
Participants can register online and signup to donate.
Visit: https://bit.ly/2XOdGD0.
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A birthday ‘drive by’ event will also be on Saturday, 22 August at the Durban Bible House, 70 Ramsay Avenue, Mayville, from 9am to 1pm.
People are invited to drop off a donation in support of Bible work, have your photo taken for the social media gallery and receive a gift of appreciation while in your own vehicle.
Covid-19 regulations will be adhered to in order to ensure people’s safety.
Make a donation to BSSA with the following bank account: account name: Bible Society of South Africa, ABSA bank, account number: 40-5826-9909, branch code: 632-005, reference: Your name.
Furthermore, by sending an SMS with the word bibleskzn, bybelskzn or amabhayibheli to 38774 for a fee of R10 per SMS you will contribute to the 2 Million Bibles Project. Contact Zukie Hlahla at the Bible Society reception on 031 207 4933 or email: bibdbn@biblesociety.co.za.
Visit: www.biblesociety.co.za.
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