Embera New Testament celebrated
Despite some last-minute issues that cut into attendance, the Aug. 13 dedication of the Embera New Testament went well, translator Doug Schermerhorn wrote.
“We did have over 500 Embera people come from different rivers and most voiced their joy at receiving the Scriptures in their own language. The church services on Friday and Saturday night were attended by around 600 people,” wrote Doug.
The day before the dedication in an Embera church in Panama, the Bibles were taken upriver by canoe, and the process was completed before the day’s rain began.
The New Testament was a joint project of New Tribes Mission and Wycliffe Bible Translators, and is designed so it can be used by both major Embera dialects – the dialect used by the Emberas in Panama, where churches are planted, and by the Emberas in Colombia.
“It was a great blessing to be a part of that day and to participate with the Emberas that attended. God has given me a great priviledge by allowing me to get to know these people and be involved in their lives. Their friendship and love will always be a special part of my life. The blessings of all this will be added to each of you that has supported this project through your prayers and gifts,” Doug wrote.