Genesis 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was But the Spirit of God was moving over the water.
s barren, with no form of life; it was under a roaring ocean covered with darkness hine!” And light started shining. God looked
MEANING Building kingdom people Advocating for the life-changing message of god’s Word within rising generations, America’s mili
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AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 07 Letter from the president dear Friends, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this r
DOMESTIC Working across the united states to bring god’s Word to people in need of its message of good news and hope MINISTRY
DOMESTIC MINISTRY “You listen to the longings of those who suffer.You offer them hope, and you pay attention to their cries for
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 11 “i like reading the Bible because it gives me peace and hope and structure for my
DOMESTIC MINISTRY HISPANIC OUTREACH >>> The Hispanic community in the U.S. is growing rapidly; the American Bible Society is wor
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 13 “i feel as though there is a purpose in my life, and with god i feel very protecte
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MINISTRY Focusing this past year on 106 Bible projects around the globe GLObAL bIbLE
GLObAL bIbLE MINISTRY “All nations will place their hope in him.” —Matthew 12.21 The American Bible Society continues to extend
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 17 “Bible society has sent us a wonderful collection of biblical books … the stories
Through the generous support of the American Bible Society, this generation of Thai people and the Pwo Karen tribal group now ha
LiVes impaCted aroUNd USA providing a powerful alternative to the perils of urban life, the American Bible society’s elementz of
d the worLd: 3,528,329 EUROPE While struggling with ongoing unrest and displacement, the Bible society partnered to help provide
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MINISTRY PARTNERSHIPS Joining hand in hand with exceptional Christian ministries to help extend god’s Word
“… We hope for something we have not yet seen, and we patiently wait for it.” —Romans 8.25 FEED THE CHILDREN >>> In December 200
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 25 “i have attempted to read through the Bible many times, and never made it. never b
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SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT using the best of Web 2.0 technology to deliver hope
“And the mystery is that Christ lives in you, and he is your hope of sharing in God’s glory.” —Colossians 1.27b SHARE YOUR STORY
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 29 Two new Bible engagement sites that were launched CIRCLE OF PRAYER >>> The America
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EqUIPPING
the church supporting the whole Church with Bible engagement ministry tools
EqUIPPING THE CHURCH “We have heard of your faith in Christ and of your love for all of God’s people, because what you hope for
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 35 “Lectio Divina is giving trust and confidence to members of our community to use t
RESEARCH RESOURCES reinforcing the work of the Bible society with solid foundations SCHOLARSHIP & SCRIPTURE
“Now his promises should greatly encourage us to take hold of the hope that is right in front of us.” —Hebrews 6.18b SCRIPTURE R
AmericanBible.org god’s Word speaks Hope | 39 Upon completion of each project, GSI conducts an Impact Assessment that evaluates
Global Scripture Impact researched ministry opportunities in China and key ministry initiatives in the country were funded as a
Financial report support For gloBAl sCripture progrAm $100,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $
Contact BOARD OF TRuSTEES — BEGInnInG JuLY 1, 2007 dennis C. dickerson Chairman of the Board bible House Alberto Cutié (elected