Record 2023 Issue

This issue of Record magazine shares how God is using your gift of Scripture to change hearts and lives around the world! Meet children in Vietnam who received their first Scripture thanks to you. Journey to Benin and witness the Aja people joyfully welcome the first New Testament in the language of their hearts. Discover how one of American Bible Society’s youngest partners invited friends to join her in sharing the good news. And hear from a grateful Hero Squad mom whose family received your gift of Military-specific Scripture resources, right when they needed it most! Thank you for answering prayers across the globe by sharing the life-changing message of God’s Word with all people!

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Lucy’s Gift

Like many 11-year-old girls, Lucy loves horseback riding, playing outside, and making crafts. She loves her cat, Tulip, and wants to be a farmer when she grows up. And, just like you, Lucy loves the...

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For a Time Like This

There are three things Illianna Morel never expected for her life. One: for her husband to join the U.S. Army. Two: for her family to adopt their third child. And three: for faithful, supportive...

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Welcoming the Word

It’s a common practice for Christians in Benin: church on Sunday morning, voodoo temple on Sunday evening. For many of the 1.2 million Aja speakers living in the West African nations of Benin and neighboring...

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Praise from the Prison

This spring, I spent time with several of our American Bible Society ministry partners in the Middle East. I had the immense honor of worshiping in a small underground church with a handful of Christians. ...

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Ministry Milestones

1 Million Bibles for Africa! Since 1816, believers like you have helped send more than 6.9 billion Bibles around the world. This year, you added to that number by 1 million! Thanks to you, people in 34 African nations now...

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No Longer Forgotten

A field laborer who wakes up at 4 a.m. each morning to provide for her daughter. A rural Sunday school teacher without any Scripture resources. A young child who helps his family scrape together a...

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