{"id":103531,"date":"2026-05-19T11:19:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T23:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblesociety.org.nz\/?p=103531"},"modified":"2026-08-27T14:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T02:45:49","slug":"bamrg-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/bamrg-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"BAMRG Members Report – June 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lebanon<\/h2>\n

 \u201cWhenever life upsets me, I remember love, forgiveness, and faith.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

These words were shared by Tima (name changed), a 12\u2011year\u2011old girl from a Syrian refugee family in Lebanon, after attending the Bible Society of Lebanon\u2019s Summer Children Program. Through an interactive drama about the prophet Elijah, who believed God had abandoned him, only to discover God was always present, Tima was reminded that she is never alone.<\/p>\n

Born and raised in a Syrian refugee family, Tima, like many children around her, has grown up surrounded by the effects of war, loss, and uncertainty. In such an environment, anger, despair, and fear can easily take root, dictating your life. The gentle reminder of God\u2019s love, forgiveness, and faith offered through the program has become a lasting source of comfort and hope for her.<\/p>\n

Lebanon is home to around 1.3 million Syrian refugees like Tima\u2019s family, many of whom face extreme poverty and limited access to basic services. In response, the Bible Society of Lebanon partners with local churches and humanitarian agencies to establish the \u201cReconcile!\u201d <\/em>program. The program aims to provide spiritual care and trauma healing for refugee children through drama performances, presentations on biblical stories, and the distribution of Bibles. The Biblical drama will help children understand forgiveness and reconciliation amid the ongoing turmoil. The project aims to reach 5,500 refugee children and distribute 1,000 Arabic Bibles <\/strong>to camp leaders across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and northern Lebanon.<\/p>\n

Your gift through Bible a Month Regular Giving helps bring God\u2019s Word, hope, and comfort to refugee families, offering light amid hardship.<\/p>\n

Prayer Points for Lebanon<\/h2>\n

For the children in refugee camps
<\/strong>Pray for children growing up in unsafe and unacceptable conditions, that they may experience protection, healing, and hope.<\/em><\/p>\n

For program leaders and facilitators
<\/em><\/strong>Pray for wisdom, strength, and encouragement for those leading this program, and that they may be equipped and inspired as they receive and use the Arabic Peace & Justice Bible.<\/em><\/p>\n

For healing and restoration
<\/em><\/strong>Pray that this program will help heal the wounds of trauma in children\u2019s lives and replace fear with peace, trust, and renewed faith.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pray more with us here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FURTHER BIBLE MISSION PROJECTS<\/h2>\n
\"Tonga<\/figure>\n

Tonga<\/h2>\n

Tonga is a Pacific nation where Christianity plays a central role in daily life, with most of the population identifying as Christian. The Bible is widely read and deeply respected; in response to this growth, the South Pacific Bible Society is working to translate the Tongan Bible into contemporary language and later distribute it in printed and digital formats.<\/p>\n

The project aims to strengthen faith, deepen biblical understanding, and support churches in their mission and ministry. Ongoing prayer and support are essential as this important work continues, helping to equip present and future generations in Tonga with Scripture they can easily read, understand, and live out.<\/p>\n

Sri Lanka<\/h2>\n

In Sri Lanka, low literacy rates remain an ongoing challenge, particularly for children, including those within the Christian community, limiting access to education and understanding of Scripture.<\/p>\n

The Literacy Project supports children and youth aged 8 to 16 in the Western, Southern, and Central Provinces, with a focus on underserved rural communities. The project aims to develop reading, writing, comprehension, and communication skills in Sinhala and Tamil, while fostering deeper engagement with the Bible and confidence in sharing Scripture in their own language. In 2026, the program seeks to reach 1,500 children, equipping them with essential literacy skills, renewed confidence, expanded educational opportunities, and guidance in their faith journey.<\/p>\n

Guatemala<\/h2>\n

Guatemala faces a growing crisis affecting girls and adolescents, with some of the highest rates of child abuse and teenage pregnancy in the region. Many girls become mothers between the ages of 10 and 19, losing access to education, healthcare, and protection, and experiencing deep emotional and psychological trauma.<\/p>\n

The \u201cChildren Having Children\u201d project aims to bring spiritual, emotional, and psychological healing to young mothers as they face their new reality. Each year, the project supports healing groups for 100 girls, equips local churches to provide ongoing care, and train 10 young mothers to support their children. Prayers are needed for healing, restored hope, and strong community support for these young mothers and their children.<\/p>\n

Haiti<\/h2>\n

Like many parents in New Zealand, Haitian parents also long to bring the joy and the real message of Christmas to their Children. On the other hand, there is a high demand in Haiti for Children\u2019s Ministry resources. Therefore, the Haitian Bible Society launched the \u201cA lighting Christmas for Haitian Children\u201d project.<\/p>\n

This project aims to bring back the joy of Christmas and deliver its true meaning by distributing Family Bible \u2013 100 Steps in French and Creole, alongside toys, to help them experience love and learn about Jesus at a young age. Pray that these distributions continue to bring joy and a deeper understanding of God\u2019s love to children and families across Haiti.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your contribution to Bible a Month Regular Giving this month will play a crucial role in supporting Bible mission in Malawi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":89518,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":267,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[10,11,12,9],"class_list":["post-103531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bamrg-members-report","tag-bible-engagement","tag-bible-mission","tag-bible-poverty","tag-get-involved"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=103531"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103531\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":105720,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/103531\/revisions\/105720"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=103531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=103531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newzealandmarketing.co.nz\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=103531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}