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Olgam of South Asia
Most Olgam speakers live in small villages scattered among remote hills and the narrow valleys in between. Today they practice a lifestyle and wear clothing that has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. The Olgam practice a traditional animistic religion, attributing power to the spirits of ancestors, trees, water and other objects that they believe control their lives. Because the concept of Christianity is new to the Olgam people, they remain very resistant toward the Gospel. Fewer than 10 people have accepted Christ, so Christianity hasn’t yet had an impact upon their community, and the Olgam people continue to be ruled by fear and superstition. The Olgam people are currently very resistant to the Gospel, but have shown active interest in seeing their language in written form. The translation team has been welcomed into the community to learn the language and develop initial literacy materials.
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The translators have accomplished much on Matthew’s Gospel. A consultant reviewed the book, as planned. Thank the Lord for a job well done.
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Another pair of translators revised Mark, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon and James to get them ready them for a trial publication, Pray that these trial editions of NT books and other biblical materials will minister spiritually to those who read them and generate input from people to make the translation better.
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One translation couple is rejoicing at the safe delivery of the baby of their language helper wife. Praise God for the safe delivery in answer to prayer.
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When the Olgam Scriptures are read to people, their responses are, “This is our language” and “It speaks very much to our hearts.” Thank God for positive community response to God’s Word in the mother tongue.