At least 300 people were present at the celebration last night, which was held at the Apostolic Church in Sabinov, Slovakia. There were songs of praise, prayers of dedication, sermons and many readings from the new translation. During a time of fellowship, people from around the world hugged and shook hands, celebrating the work of many people - and a mighty God - in the creation of this translation that will serve so many Roma in this part of the world.
One Roma pastor from a nearby village summed up the feelings of those present. With great emotion but a strong voice he said: We Roma are only a small nation. We're not much, really just a spot on the map. But small as we are, now we have God's Word in our own language! I'm so thankful!
The first hard copies of the New Testament (see photo at right) were sold during the event for a small price, and these printed copies are already spreading across Eastern Slovakia. A website URL kept popping up on slideshows, handouts and bumper stickers - links to the recorded copy, which may be even more significant than the printed copies, since many Roma in the area can't read it for themselves.Great things are happening among the Roma in Slovakia - thanks be to God!
A group of pastors and translators join all those present in praying God's blessing on this new translation.
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