Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) General Secretary Rev. Mareweia. Riteti and KUC Bible Translator Rev. Iote Tebaio attended a 4-day meeting of the Bible Society of the South Pacific (BSSP) in Suva, Fiji.
Six church members of the BSSP—representing the the Methodist Church in Fiji, United Church of the Solomon Islands, The Salvation Army in Fiji, Assembly of God in Fiji, Anglican Church of Vanuatu, and Kiribati Uniting Church—met to discuss a new strategic plan for more convenient, affordable service.
They discussed three key concerns.
First, the shortage of Bibles is one of the most common problems faced by the South Pacific churches. BSSP member churches decided that Bibles should be ordered in bulk and in a container. Second, the cost of Bibles is quite high, and those gathered agreed the BSSP should work on more affordability. Last, they proposed establishing or reestablishing the BSSP Bookshop in different areas. The BSSP Bookshop is responsible for providing the Bible in different versions, as well as Bible commentaries, diaries, and other materials.
