Overview
This project is aimed at expanding Bible mission in the South Pacific, starting with the Jesus. All About Life (JAAL) campaign in Easter 2024. By supporting the church with Bible resources and campaigns to promote Scripture awareness, advocacy and engagement, Bible Society hopes to contribute to spiritual growth and renewal in the South Pacific. The project also supports the Bible month celebrations, wherein Bible Society prepares study booklets for churches and other groups. The Bible Society team also conducts Trauma Healing workshops for individuals and families.
Most of the South Pacific’s youth, severely impacted by the global pandemic, have faced job loss, school closures, and increased substance abuse. Communities often grapple with financial and emotional challenges, compounded by existing issues like violence, abuse, and addiction. Natural disasters also worsen fears and trauma.
Church leaders in this region have met with Bible Society, stressing the urgent need for Trauma Healing and Youth Camps amid rising secularism in the Pacific islands. Restoring relationships, fostering peace within families and promoting personal healing are vital in addressing these multifaceted challenges, alongside building resilience in communities affected by disasters and political or ethnic conflicts.
Statistics:
- 2.8 million population in the South Pacific
- 2,080 Easter booklets were distributed to 24 villages over Easter 2023
- 3,360 Easter books were distributed to 7 orphanages (as well as a church) in 2023
- 3,500 people attended the Easter Production over 3 nights in the greater Suva area as part of the Jesus. All About Life campaign, with 3,431 Easter booklets distributed at the production
My Donation
South Pacific: Jesus. All About Life & Bible Mission
If the appeal is oversubscribed or the project changes due to unforeseen reasons, we will reallocate remaining funds to similar projects.
