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The need
Greater freedom means the Chinese church is exploding. Official estimates state there are 22 million Christians in China, although there are suggestions that the actual number could exceed 100 million.
Bibles are frustratingly out of reach for many believers. There are simply not enough to go around! The fact that many people – especially in rural areas – do not have the means to purchase a Bible for themselves is also a significant barrier.
Yet the door is wide open for Scripture distribution throughout China.
Since 1987, Bible Society has printed and distributed over 50 million Bibles with the approval of the Chinese Government through the Amity Printing Company.
Amity’s new printing facility is capable of producing 12 million Bibles per year. 80% of these are distributed within China itself, with a fleet of vans taking them out to churches in more remote areas.
Making a difference
You can help reach many more in China by providing funds for the paper that Amity uses to print Bibles. Supplying subsidised paper reduces production costs by half and allows Bibles to be sold at a lower price.
You can also experience first hand the joy of giving Chinese Christians the most precious gift of all when Bible Society leads a Bible Distribution Mission to China in 2010.
Changed lives
Bible Society supporter Helen Manning was overwhelmed by the desperate hunger for the Scriptures she witnessed when she travelled to China in 2009 with a Bible distribution team.
“There were so many enthusiastic hugs and handshakes and teary eyes as we actually handed the Bibles to the people. I was especially moved by the reaction of our guide, Mr Sun. I will never forget his joy at receiving his own Bible, and his heartfelt words: ‘This is the best present I have ever received! This book will change my life…’ His excitement was electric!”
Reaching the goal
• 5000 Bibles to be distributed on 2010 missions trip
• Provide $20,000 towards paper subsidy
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