AROUND THE WORLD

Nearly 3.3 million Bible studies were completed worldwide during 2006 in areas with active Bible League ministry—that’s 376 every hour. Bible League provided 19.3 million scriptures in 2006—a twelve percent increase from 2005. Since 1938, the Bible League has provided more than 712 million scriptures to people around the world. Two examples of the tremendous growth last year are Thailand and Cameroon. In Thailand, 61,377 Bible studies were completed last year, an increase of nearly three hundred percent over 2005. In Cameroon, the number of Bible studies increased by 106 percent. “We give thanks and rejoice, not only for all that God has done, but also for the faithfulness of his people who serve in and through Bible League ministries around the world,” said Mike Southworth, executive vice president of ministries for Bible League. (Bible League)