KABAR BAIK BERGAMBAR DAYAK NGAJU

The Ngaju Dayak People live in Central Kalimantan,which is their homeland,but now they have also spread to other parts of Indonesia,not only Kalimantan but also other Island,such as Java and Sumatera.In Central Kalimantan they number about 62,000 people,whereas in East Kalimantan,South Kalimantan,and West Kalimantan they total 20,000 people,with another 10,000 people living outside his large island.If second language speakers of other Dayak ethnic group would be included,then Ngaju Dayak speakers would number about 800,000 people,since the language is also used a lingua franca among different ethnic group in the area.

The Ngaju language is still used by all layers of the community from small children to old people,and also used even in Jakarta when Ngaju people communicate with each other.In several schools,especially in school that train young people in the art of preaching in the Nganju language,lesson are given on knowledge of the language.A natural love for the language is still apparent among young people,even though they may have mastered the Indonesian language already.

The Indonesia Bible Society plans to publish the Illustrated Children’s Bible in the Ngaju language.It is hoped that this publication will foster love for their own language among Ngaju children and at the same time cultivate their fondness for Bible stories.

The support of all of us is requested for this publication so that in due time it may be enjoyed by Nganju Children.Fund needed for the program of publishing 5,000 copies of the Ngaju Illustrated Children’s Bible :

Translation Rp. 17.108.000,-
Copy editing & Typesetting Rp. 2.560.000,-
Printing Rp. 175.000.000,-

Total Rp. 194.668.000,-


If you want DONATE for this program please contact Indonesian Bible Society – Church and Community Departement Jl.Salemba Raya 12 Jakarta 10430 or Contact Regional Representative of Indonesian Bible Society ( please see in Right Box )