Activities at Bible Society
TRANSLATIONBible Society of Uganda is in charge of translating the Holy scriptures into the various local languages of Uganda. Currently the Bible has been translated into 9 languages, and the New Testament has been translated into 14 languages. Soon the Bible will be available in the Ngakarimojong and Lusoga languages while a New Testament in Dhopadhola, Lumasaaba, Lusamia-Lugwe and Kumam are being worked on. The translation projects are jointly done in consultation and cooperation with the churches. For every translation project, there are translators, review committees and a Translation Consultant to ensure faithfulness to the original texts and clarity in the receptor language. Translation and reviewing processes take a long time and cost large sums of money.
PRODUCTION
We endeavour to publish scriptures in appropriate print and electronic
formats that are relevant to the needs of the church. The Bible is
meant to be used over and over again and therefore only the highest
quality of paper is used.
DISTRIBUTION
In an attempt to reach the widest audiences, we distribute the scriptures
through the following channels: Bible Society Bookshops, Distribution
Vans, Volunteers, Church Bookstalls and procurements, commercial Bookshops
and Stationery shops. In addition some Mission Agencies help us in
distribution programme. A commission or discount is given to distributors
who are not full time employees of the Bible Society.
FUNDING
We depend on gifts and donations from members and friends of the Bible
Society who desire to further the Bible Cause to fund our activities.
Some of the ways in which funds are raised are:-
Donations:
We receive donations from people of all walks of life including school
children, individuals and companies. The donations can be regular
or one- time donations.
UBS :
Ever since Bible Society of Uganda started work, a very large fraction
of the funds have been coming from the global fellowship. Due to the
new doors opening in Europe plus other factors, this contribution
is on a steep decline. Time has come for us to shoulder the burden
of raising funds locally to meet the scripture and operational needs.
Church Contributions :
Every year during the Bible Week, churches are requested to give offerings
to the work of the Bible Society. Collections on the Bible Sabbath/Sunday
are supposed to be sent to Bible House for the Bible ministry.
Membership:
We encourage you the enroll as a member or renew your membership as
shown below:
Full Member (Couple) 20,000/= p.a
Full Member (Single) 15,000/= p.a
Associate Member 5,000/= p.a
Student Member 1,000/= p.a
Group/Congregation 30,000/= p.a
Company Membership 200,000/= p.a
Fundraising Projects:
In addition to the above we raise funds through activities like Bible-A-Month
Club, Bridge the Gap and others. Details are available upon request.
Other projects include sale of Bible Society Souvenirs, bequeaths
and endowments. You are encouraged to join us in this rewarding enterprise.
For further details please contact the General Secretary
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