IBS Teams with Christian Leaders and Churches in Colorado for Massive Scripture Distribution
On Sunday, Dec. 19, a customized New Testament will arrive at approximately 100,000 Colorado Springs homes in the wrappers of their local newspaper for what may be the largest Christian outreach in the area in decades.
This Sunday, a customized New Testament will arrive at approximately 100,000 Colorado Springs homes in the wrappers of their local newspaper for what may be the largest Christian outreach in the area in decades.
The International Bible Society (IBS) and more than 125 local Christian leaders and churches are teaming up to provide the gift of Scripture to thousands of individuals and families in Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
“The IBS approach seems to me to be such a healthy thing,” said Dr. Michael Sayler, pastor of First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs. “The people who are distributing the Word of God care enough about the people of the community to personalize it.”
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‘Our City, God’s Word,’ the distinctive New Testament, features local scenes familiar to residents, information about the city, photos of local sites from yesterday and today, and testimonies of Colorado Springs residents.
The text also includes informative notes for people unfamiliar with Scripture, while the newspaper wrapper features spiritual encouragement and a website address to help recipients connect with local churches.
“Our City, God’s Word is a fantastic outreach tool,” said IBS President Peter Bradley. “By using the people, sights, and flavor of Colorado Springs, we believe many will not only discover but engage the New Testament. It’s also great to see the Christian community working together to make the Scripture outreaches possible.”
According to Bradley, IBS has a track record of success using hobbies, issues, and life stages as bridges to connect people to the Bible. ‘Our City, God’s Word’ represents the latest in a long line of specialty Scripture materials produced by IBS for use by churches and ministry organizations. Earlier this year, local newspaper subscribers and other residents in two major U.S. cities—Jackson, Mississippi, and Houston, Texas—received specialized IBS Gospels of Luke. The ministry also presented every residence in New York City a Bible on three separate occasions during the middle of the 20th century.
Since 1809, IBS has faithfully translated and reached out with God’s Word “so that people around the world may become disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His Body.”
For more information please visit www.ColoradoSpringsBible.org.
