 Xplore Translation
Have fun with language learning, find out about how translation happens, how to learn about other cultures and what it𠏋 like working in a language project. What we learn in this one day training course focusses on meeting some friends from Southern Sudan. We get to enjoy their distinctive cuisine over lunch! NEWS For NSW & QLD� MAY 2008 � Xplore Translation on 14 June, Sat. Have fun with language learning and find out how Bible translation comes together while meeting friends from another culture. Xplore Translation is a great opportunity to spend a day getting a well-rounded overview of what Wycliffe people are involved in. It𠏋 an opportunity not to be missed if you are thinking of becoming a prayer partner or an advocate for people without Scripture in your church. The course is also a good introduction for those considering being involved as a Volunteer or a participant in a short-term field experience. There are four workshops: Learning Language, Translation, Scripture Use and Learning Culture. The workshops are interactive with the examples focussing in on the language and culture of our host culture friends. Lunch is always a highlight, when we enjoy a cultural meal together! - In Language Learning, have fun getting a practical introduction to learning language and recognising unfamiliar speech sounds.
- Wouldn㦙 it be much easier if there really was a 颷abel Fish� that we could put in our ear and hear a translation of any language in the world? In Translation you𠑥l get a picture of how it𠏋 really done! Translating the meaning of something from one language to another actually isn㦙 just an intellectual exercise. It involves spending time with real people and getting to know them � finding out how they view and describe their world and discovering the richness and quirkiness of their language structures and idioms.
- Through translated Scripture we really want to see people knowing God and growing as disciples. Scripture Use touches on how to help people connect with Scripture, through literacy, printed and recorded Scripture and through Bible storytelling.
- Learning Culture is so important to every aspect of translation. Discover a basic model about how people view the world and find out about some of the things that it𠏋 important for Language Surveyors and Program Planners to learn as they connect with communities.
Other Coming Events � Hunter ReachOut on Saturday 17 May at Islington Baptist Church in Newcastle. The main speaker is Omar Djoeandy, Director of SIM Australia. There will be mission displays and interactive seminars including one from Wycliffe, 飊ccess to God in your own language: Bible translation�. The seminar looks at the diverse shape of Bible translation programs in our culturally and linguistically diverse world and the many and changing roles of those working in the Bible translation movement. There𠏋 lots of information available at the event website www.hunterreachout.org. � Illawarra Mission Days Youth Event on Friday 23 May from 6.30 pm and Saturday Experience on 24 May from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm at the McKinnon Building, University of Wollongong. On Friday, hear Johan Linder who has worked for 14 years in Thailand in a church planting and evangelism ministry. On Saturday hear Phill Marshall speak from his experience in Peru about making a difference in the world through involvement in AIDS ministries and theological education. For more information contact John Vidler on vidlerjl@tpg.com.au or 0416 053 402. � Probe on 14 to 18 July. Get some basic training in how to learn language and culture and some of the subjects covered by those who work in Bible translation. A Bible Storytelling Seminar in Brisbane (from 6 to 9 June) is a training event for participants in the Og-okhod short-term field experience in the Philippines from 27 June to 23 July. Participants will facilitate a Bible Storying Festival for the Bontoc people. Spaces are still available for this experience as well as the MAD: Ministry Adventure Discovery � 27 June to 20 July field experience to Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. But please register soon at www.wycliffe.org.au Thanks so much for your interest and partnership with us, Daniel & Dominica Lai | 
