The Jamaican Deaf community gathered at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston recently to celebrate the launch of the Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) Bible Translation, spearheaded by Tashi and Blake Widmer. Community members from across the island came together to learn about and celebrate another beginning in God's ongoing work among the Deaf of Jamaica.
Participation came from local Deaf schools and churches; from Wycliffe Caribbean and even the Global Sign Language Translation Team from SIL, a global, faith-based nonprofit that works with local communities around the world to develop language solutions. The endeavour was launched with the theme "God's word made alive in JSL"
Renca Dunn, a veteran Bible Translator from the American Sign Language (ASL) Bible, reminded the audience that Bible translation is not easy, yet God provides what we ask. Matt Knapp of HarvestCall and Zandrea Pitterson, one of the translators, exhorted the audience to focus on knowing God and making Him known. There were songs, dramas and Bible stories shared, young and old coming together as one, including Jamaican Country Sign.
International guest speaker from Deaf Millennial Project, the founder Brandon Gaskin inspired the audience and encouraged all to think and to dream about what God could and would do in and through this ministry. Special communal prayer was offered on the JSLBT staff and engaged the whole audience in coming together and praying that God would sustain and add the increase as they begin training and research.
With the support of Krystal Clear Productions, the launch was also streamed on Zoom to the diaspora. Danya's Coffee Barrel provided delicious fare. With volunteers happy to serve, it all came together as a well-executed, encouraging and uplifting event. glorifying God and the beginning of something fruitful and beautiful... God's word being made alive in Jamaica Sign Language. Please follow the team on Instagram and YouTube @jslbibletranslation or email info@jslbibletranslation.com
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Special Guest Brandon Gaskin prays for the JSL Bible Translation Team (l-r): Sheree Henry, Zandrea Pitterson, Damion Stewart, Tashi Widmer, Clifton Blackellar, Blake Widmer and Francine Richards.
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