Ten years ago very few Chimane people in Bolivia owned a radio, but today they have more than 600 receivers and are now picking up a stronger signal than ever.
Last week a new, well-built and easy to use transmitter was installed at Radio Horeb and reports are that it is working great. One group of Chimanes said they have always used some wire for an antenna to help receive a signal, but with the stronger signal they no longer need the wire.
Julio, a dedicated Christian who works as a full-time electronics teacher at night after his day job of fixing broken equipment, worked hard at getting the transmitter operating. With help from HCJB in Indiana and SIL missionary Ray Rising e-mailing back and forth to Julio, problems were isolated and repaired.
"Praise God for so many team members who helped to get this project up and running," wrote missionary Bruce Johnson. "Many work teams have come with their hearts, hands, prayers and financial help to meet these projects head on."
The station began recording several years ago with a boom box, a 12-volt battery and a solar panel. It now runs 20 hours a day, and six language groups hear recorded Bible programs in their own language at different times during the week.
"This Thursday through Saturday we are having our second 'shareathon' in the language of the Chimane people," wrote Bruce. "We are doing this twice a year and we are excited about the results. We started right after our last shareathon with ideas for the listeners to become involved."
"Please pray for those who listen to this station," wrote Bruce. "God's Word doesn't return void and faith cometh by hearing. The Chimane people are blessed and other groups are hearing."
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