Baegu and Baelelea of The Solomon Islands

The Baegu and Baelelea people (total pop. 17,000) of North Malaita island are challenged to earn a living in the wake of a political coup in 2000. And while most call themselves Christians, fear of spirits, witchcraft and cults is prevalent in the area. Local churches long to see true and lasting transformation, but they need God’s Word in the languages of their people. They’ve been using the Bible in English, which many don’t understand well.

Starting in 2008, two highly qualified local translators have set out to complete portions of the New Testament in both languages by 2010. They anticipate the next project in which they’ll complete the entire New Testament.

  • Pray for translator Alyosius who’s drafting the Gospel of John in Baelelea.

  • Pray for translator Erastus who’s drafting the Gospel of Mark in Baegu.

  • Praise God for gifted technicians who help maintain technology in the remote location where Alyosius works, no doubt speeding the translation process.

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