A heartwarming, urgent request has reached GCMM from Kathmandu, Nepal: Could we help provide 2,000 Maithili-language New Testaments to 30 churches in time for Christmas?
Is there a Bible passage you turn to when life becomes difficult? Perhaps a promise that has brought you peace or words of Jesus that have sustained you through challenging times?
Our GCMM local ministry partners in Kathmandu have reached out for the opportunity to bring New Testaments into the country: “The immediate need is for just over 2,000 New Testaments. Would GCMM be able to help?”
GCMM CEO and founder Hannu Haukka’s response was immediate:
Of course we’ll help!
— Hannu Haukka
With your help, more people could soon be reading God’s Word in their own language!
Distributing Maithili-language New Testaments up to this point has been challenging since the books would be printed in Delhi, India. Our local partners now, however, have an opportunity to bring in a shipment into Nepal before Christmas!
The comfort and hope found in God’s Word are beyond measure. Yet for many people, experiencing that same encouragement depends on something very practical—having a Bible that can be read in their own language.
Who Are the Maithili People?
The Maithili people are a large ethnic group living in northeastern India and Nepal.
- Their native language is Maithili, spoken by approximately 50–70 million people.
- They live in a region deeply influenced by Hinduism.
- Less than 1% of the Maithili people are Christians.
- They remain among the people groups largely unreached by the Gospel.
Sharing the Message of the Prince of Peace
We pray for peace for people and nations suffering from war—that families may live in safety. And even amid uncertainty and fear, they may once again look to the future with hope.
The message of God’s peace is more important than ever. Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace foretold in Isaiah 9:6, promised His disciples:
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” (John 14:27)
This message of peace does not replace the need for food, shelter, or safety, but we also want to share the message of God’s love, forgiveness, and hope—a message that belongs to every nation, including the Maithili-speaking people of Nepal.
Perhaps your own experience of reading the Bible helps you understand why this appeal is so important. When God’s Word is available in one’s own language, a person can take time to reflect on it, ask questions, study, pray, and return to the passages over and over again together with the family or church community.
We believe God speaks through His Word and that the Holy Spirit works in the hearts of those who read it. That is why we are delighted to help make the New Testament available—so that they can discover Jesus for themselves and grow in their faith.
Building on Years of Ministry in Nepal
GCMM’s connection with the Maithili-speaking people began in 2011-2012 during a Mega City Media Campaign. One significant and lasting result of our ministry in Nepal to date is the Maithili-language version of Superbook, translated and produced through GCMM, bringing Bible stories to children in their own language. Today, GCMM’s partners continue working alongside local communities, and providing New Testaments to churches is the next important step.
Printed Christian literature has long been central to GCMM’s outreach. Unlike a television program or a brief encounter, a book, Bibles, and Testaments remain available to be read again whenever someone seeks answers, encouragement, or a deeper understanding of Jesus.
Help Bring 2,000 New Testaments to Nepal This Christmas
Our goal is to provide 2,000 Maithili-language New Testaments to 30 churches.
A gift of $35 can provide 10 copies of the New Testament. Every gift, regardless of size, will help us respond to this urgent request.
Christmas reminds us that God came near to humanity through Jesus Christ.
This Christmas, your gift can help bring the message of the Prince of Peace to families and churches across Nepal. Together, let’s make God’s Word available to more people in their own language.
