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Home Page - Wycliffe Canada Support Indigenous Initiatives in Canada Stand with Indigenous Canadians as they translate Scripture and preserve their heart languages for generations to come. Your impact will be doubled. Double My Gift Today Translating Scripture. Transforming Lives. God is transforming lives around the world through translated Scripture. Double My Gift Today Accredited Member of the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities Why Bible Translation? Across the world, people are waiting for Scripture. You can be the reason they experience hope that transforms lives. Bible Translation‎ ‎Scripture Engagement‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ Literacy‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Capacity Building‎ Bible translation allows people to engage with God’s Word in a language that speaks to their heart. EXPLORE Transformation begins when people meaningfully engage with Scripture through study, song, art, apps or videos. EXPLORE Learning to read and write enables people to experience Scripture for themselves, and opens up a world of opportunity. EXPLORE Building capacity fosters sustainable ministries, equipping the local church. EXPLORE All people should have access to God's Word in the language they know best. 0+ languages spoken or signed worldwide WHY THIS WORK MATTERS 0‎ ‎ languages with Bible translation underway LEARN ABOUT OUR PROJECTS 0+ ‎ languages still waiting for their first Scripture SUPPORT BIBLE TRANSLATION Through the translated Scriptures, people can encounter God in their own language and the whole community flourishes . Ready to take action? Together, we can end Bible poverty and bring lasting hope to communities around the world. Join Scripture Sowers Get Involved Support a Missionary’s Journey Partner with Us in Prayer

Become a Sower of Scripture with a monthly gift - When you become a Sower of Scripture, you are standing with thousands of people across the globe who are still waiting for God’s Word. Become a Sower of Scripture with a monthly gift When you become a Sower of Scripture, you are standing with thousands of people across the globe who are still waiting for God’s Word. Your monthly undesignated gifts provide the reliable support needed to end Bible poverty. Why become a Sower of Scripture today? When you join our monthly donor community, you will benefit from the convenience of pre-authorized payments. You will receive a welcome package, then a customized Bible translation ministry update every month. “If we gradually read the Bible. . . God will do a miracle in our hearts. He will slowly change us. I would like to thank you so much because if there were no supporters, I might not know God like this.” – Rungsin, an Eastern Lawa speaker in Thailand. Your monthly support will: Give Bible translation a solid foundation Your monthly support provides a reliable source of funding, ensuring each language project crosses the finish line. Join a like-minded community Thousands of fellow Christians across Canada, just like you, have made the task of translating the Scriptures their own. You’re joining a movement to see the end of Bible poverty. ‎ Help address pressing needs and exciting opportunities As a Scripture Sower, your undesignated monthly gifts allow your support to go where it is most needed. ‎ Leave a powerful legacy The gift of God’s Word keeps on giving. Once available, the Scriptures remain accessible from generation to generation. ‎ Have a greater impact Monthly giving helps increase the number of languages involved in Scripture translation. More projects mean more lives transformed through God’s Word! ‎ Become a Scripture Sower “When you realize God has put you in a place where He has given you an opportunity to give and to make a difference, there’s great joy in that.” - George, a Wycliffe Canada donor in British Columbia If you want to give monthly to a specific project or Wycliffe member, explore our projects around the globe: GIVE NOW

Imagine longing to know God—but being unable to access His Word. Imagine living without the message of hope and transformation found in the Bible. Maybe you hear bits and pieces about Jesus in a language you barely understand. You might even accept Christ, but then struggle to read or grasp the gospel since it’s written in another language. WHY BIBLE TRANSLATION? Imagine longing to know God—but being unable to access His Word. Maybe you hear bits and pieces about Jesus in a language you barely understand. You might even accept Christ, but then struggle to read or grasp the gospel since it’s written in another language. This describes reality for millions today. Together, we can change that. WATCH VIDEO Today, more than 7,300 languages are used worldwide. Bible translation is complete, or is taking place, in 4,012 languages—bringing hope, dignity and transformation to communities everywhere. But the work isn’t finished. More than 540 languages are still waiting for their very first Scripture. For these communities, even a single verse can open the door to understanding God’s love in a whole new way. This is why Bible translation matters. This is why your partnership makes a difference. God’s Word changes everything When people finally access Scripture in their own language, transformation begins—hearts are healed, communities grow stronger, and faith deepens. Bible translation leads to lasting change through four key pillars that guide everything we do. BIBLE TRANSLATION Bible translation allows people to engage with God’s Word in a language that speaks to their heart. BIBLE TRANSLATION LITERACY Learning to read and write enables people to experience Scripture for themselves, and opens up a world of opportunity. LITERACY ENGAGEMENT WITH SCRIPTURE Transformation begins when people meaningfully engage with Scripture through study, song, art, apps or videos. SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING Building capacity fosters sustainable ministries, equipping the local church. CAPACITY BUILDING How we work As a member of the Wycliffe Global Alliance, we’re part of a global movement that’s advancing Bible translation, literacy, capacity-building, and activities that encourage meaningful engagement with translated Scriptures. We partner with local churches, translators and global alliances to ensure that each project is locally led, culturally relevant and sustainable. Our goal is not only to translate Scripture, but to help communities read it, use it and live it—long after the project is complete. Why Bible translation matters ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ Jum‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ Nyan‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎Adiru‎ ‎ ‎ ‎‎ ‎ ‎ Pastor Luis Jum encountered Scripture in the language she understands best. Then his story of struggle began to transform into a story of hope. MEET JUM Nyan heard Scripture in his language for the first time. Then everything changed—God’s Word became a treasure he could finally understand. MEET NYAN Adiru heard the Bible in his own language. Then faith began to take root in his heart in a whole new way. MEET ADIRU Pastor Luis waited 20 years for the Bible in his language. Then he held it in his hands and felt God speak to him personally. MEET PASTOR LUIS All people should have access to God's Word in the language they know best. You can help ensure everyone has access to God's Word in a language that speaks to their heart.

All people should have access to God's Word in the language they know best. - You can help ensure everyone has access to God's Word in a language that speaks to their heart. All people should have access to God's Word in the language they know best. You can help ensure everyone has access to God's Word in a language that speaks to their heart. Become a Scripture Sower Help people encounter God through translated Scripture by giving faithfully each month. Become a Scripture Sower Give to a Member’s Work Support the ministry of a Wycliffe Canada member as they help share God’s Word. Give to a Member’s Work Give to a Project Give a gift that lasts by supporting Bible translation projects that bring Scripture and education to communities. Give to a Project More ways to give Give by Phone Make your gift by credit card or banking information over the phone. Call us toll-free Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm MT. Give by Mail Send your cheque to Wycliffe Canada. For member gifts, include a note with the member name(s). Give by E-Transfer Send a one-time gift directly from your Canadian bank account, then complete a short form so we can issue your tax receipt. Non-Monetary Gifts Give through real estate or publicly traded securities. A Development Officer will guide you through the process. Planned Giving Learn how you can make a lasting impact through legacy gifts, wills, and estate planning.

WHY PRAYER MATTERS - Evangelist D.L. Moody once said: “Every work of God can be traced to some kneeling form.” Incredibly, God gives us the privilege of participating in His mission to draw people to Himself. We don’t view prayer as a prelude to the “real” work of His global mission. Prayer is the real work! Will you be part of God’s mission as an intercessor for Bible translation? PRAY WITH US Join Our Prayer List WHY PRAYER MATTERS Evangelist D.L. Moody once said: “Every work of God can be traced to some kneeling form.” Incredibly, God gives us the privilege of participating in His mission to draw people to Himself. We don’t view prayer as a prelude to the “real” work of His global mission. Prayer is the real work! Will you be part of God’s mission as an intercessor for Bible translation? Remember, God hears and responds to prayer. Your intercession makes a difference for eternity—for individuals, families and entire communities around the globe. Become an Intercessor Email intercede@wycliffe.ca HOW YOU CAN PRAY Please join us in praying urgently for . . . People and language groups who still need Scripture in the language and form that serves them best, that God’s Word will reach them soon. Open doors and open hearts. The emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing of ministry workers. They face huge obstacles, both human and spiritual. Prayer Resource PDF JOIN OUR PRAYER LIST Subscribe now to our monthly Prayer Alive newsletter. You’ll read stories of how prayer and the Word of God bring hope and life to the people, communities, and churches we serve in Bible translation projects around the world. Name * First Last Name Last Email Address * SIGN ME UP

Americas ALLISON, Sean and Lezlie Sean and Lezlie have been members of Wycliffe since 1995, and since 1998 have been involved in a translation project in West Africa. In addition to their translation work, Lezlie teaches at Wycliffe’s translation training partner in Canada – Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) and Sean provides linguistic training and mentoring for translation projects in French-speaking Africa. Support our ministry GIVE NOW https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341555QE&id=40 Previous Next

Americas WUERMLI, Sam and Dolores “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.’” Psalm 32:8 (NLT) Sam was born in Switzerland and is the second oldest of four boys. Their parents worked for Gott hilft (God helps) as houseparents for a home of about 30 children. There was much activity, work in the garden, farm and home, hiking, playing soccer and enjoying just being kids. On a regular basis, missionaries would come and do VBS weeks to instil world mission and needs around the world in the hearts of the children. Sam immigrated to Canada in 1976 as a young man and worked on a dairy farm in Fort St. John, B.C. A few years later he moved to Calgary and worked for Digital Equipment (DEC) in computer hardware. Dolores was raised in B.C. and she heard about Wycliffe at Bible school (CLBI). She began working in the finance department at the Calgary office in July 1980 as a short-term assistant. She stayed on for five years working in various roles in the department. During this time she met Sam, and they were married in 1982. The Lord blessed them with two children, Natashia and Josiah. In 1987 they moved back to Fort St. John to the same dairy farm. After eight years working in this amazing community, the Lord began to touch their hearts to consider missions once again. In September 1995 they joined Wycliffe as career members. Sam and Dolores took assignments with the South Asia Group (an SIL entity) based at the Wycliffe UK centre in Horsleys Green, England in 1996. Over their 15 years in England, they filled support roles in computer and finance, maintenance and as house-parents for volunteers. The Lord guided the Wuermlis to return to Canada, orchestrating the plan and preparing them for roles with Wycliffe Canada. In the Calgary office, the work they do is transforming lives and helping minority language groups to hear about God and His love letter for them. The Wuermlis’ prayer is that the church will rise up and pray, give and go to serve the Lord where He calls them. They are grateful to be involved in this work, and invite you to partner with them as the Lord leads you. Their family has grown in the past 10 years. Natashia (their daughter living in Airdrie AB) and Josh have a daughter, Adelaide and a son, Oliver. Josiah (their son living in High Wycombe, UK) and Hannah have three children, Emilia, Georgia and Ruari, along with their dog, Pippa. Support our ministry GIVE NOW https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341555QE&id=173 Previous Next

November 21, 2024 More valuable than jade and gold By Ruth Richert Back to all stories This post shares Nyan’s* story from our Christmas mailing. Learn more about Scripture engagement in Nyan’s region at wycliffe.ca/project/kinsha/ Note: To protect identities in a sensitive area, this story is a compilation of several workshop participants’ stories and quotes. “I saw that my children were more valuable than jade and gold, and they deserved quality time with me.” For most of his parenting journey, this was not a statement that Nyan* would have made. Rather, his children were often a source of conflict in his life, and a reminder of his failures. The middle-aged farmer lives in a sensitive region of Southeast Asia, a place where uncertainty is a constant. But Nyan’s struggle went deeper than external circumstances—his life was marred by generational anger, violence and addiction. A representative photo from Nyan’s region. Photo: Wycliffe Global Alliance Growing up, Nyan had watched his father battle substance abuse. He had also witnessed anger and violence in his own home and in those of his relatives. “My grandmother was always angry, and she passed this on to my mother, who passed it on to me,” he recalls. “Then, one day I realized that my son had an anger management problem [that he had learned] from me, too.” This knowledge didn’t solve anything—rather, it added guilt to the burdens that Nyan was already carrying. Like his father before him, he found himself in the throes of addiction, consumed by anger. His marriage and relationships with his children were filled with conflict, and life seemed hopeless. But then one day, a neighbour invited Nyan to a Scripture-based workshop about strengthening families. It was an unusual invitation—Nyan and his neighbours had never before had the opportunity to receive training on how to have healthy family relationships. Intrigued, he decided to attend. As he listened to the workshop facilitator teach lessons on family life drawn from newly-translated Scriptures, Nyan was amazed. There was a God who loved him and could forgive his sins. Not only that, but this loving God also cared for his family and wanted to heal his broken relationships. “The workshop taught me that parenting is a God-given responsibility. I learned the importance of being a good father…and that children are a gift from God.” Nyan now believed that his children were indeed more valuable than jade and gold. This revelation led him to search God’s Word for wisdom that he could apply to all facets of his life. He committed himself to Christ and began the process of reconciling with relatives and breaking free from substance abuse. Today, Nyan praises God for the restoration and peace that are increasingly present in his family life. He is involved with ministry at his church, and faces the future with hope. “I regret my parenting style in the past. I made many mistakes raising my kids and did many things wrong… Now I know that parenting is precious and my children are priceless gifts from God. I will teach this to my church, youth, Sunday school—so that no one else has to suffer like me. “I now have hope.” Workshops like the one Nyan attended are multiplying across this region of Southeast Asia, drawing thousands of people. Despite the great obstacles they face in participating, their hunger for truth and healing are greater still. Through the lessons on family life drawn from the translated Scriptures, attendees not only learn practical wisdom for parenting, but also encounter the God who loves them and their families. Meaningful engagement with God’s Word transforms individuals, families and communities. Would you consider sharing the gift of Scripture in a region like Nyan’s? You’ll enable someone like him to access the Bible and apply its principles to their lives. Visit wycliffe.ca/project/kinsha/ to learn more. *pseudonym Posted in Impact Previous Next

April 15, 2025 The story that must be told By Guest Contributor Back to all stories This story is taken from our 2022 In Other Words newsletter. It highlights the importance of culturally-appropriate digital media tools in overcoming barriers to Scripture access around the world . We use pseudonyms and representative photos to protect identities. For quite some time, Khalid* had been feeling that his life was torn in two. It all started when he encountered Isa (Jesus). Khalid was hardly able to contain his excitement about the new path he was walking. Yet, in the Middle Eastern country where he lived, talking about Isa was dangerous. You might be seen as a traitor to your family and nation, since anything “Christian” was associated with “the West.” While Khalid longed to share his excitement with others, he didn’t dare do so, since the few books available about Isa had a distinctly Western flavour. He longed so much to tell his story, but just didn’t know how—until the day he came across a CD that looked and sounded like many others in the Middle East. Representative image from Khalid’s region . Photo: imb.org Bright colours adorned the CD cover; the title, Lives of the Prophets , was painted in a beautiful font. The speaker’s accent wasn’t foreign-sounding, the music was familiar—and the stories! Stories of the prophets his people had always cherished and revered, like Adam, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, David, and even Isa. Nobody who picked up this CD would consider it foreign or threatening. Khalid had finally found a way of sharing his journey with his family and friends. Taken by Surprise Representative photo from Shokrat’s region. Photo: Marc Ewell, Wycliffe Global Alliance At the same time, nearly 2,000 km to the northeast, Shokhrat stared at his phone in disbelief. He had just downloaded the Lives of the Prophets app—out of sheer boredom and because he liked traditional stories and music. He hadn’t expected much, but this was really good. The music was professional and the narrators sounded very natural. They even used the same idiomatic expressions as everyone else in his part of the world. He liked the respectful way they talked about the prophets of God. It sounded credible and trustworthy. He was particularly intrigued by the person of Jesus. He had always been curious to learn more about him, but would have never touched a Bible. This series now walked him through a story that was so much bigger than he had imagined. Starting with Adam and Eve, he followed the procession of prophets throughout history, men and women sent by God to guide people to the truth. When he came across yet another app, this time featuring the Bible in his language, he was ready to download it as well, eager to know more. He never regretted that moment of boredom which ended up changing his life. Thirst for More In a country further west, Memyan was furious: her daughter, the child she had raised to follow the traditions of her people, was helping to record stories from another religion. There was nothing Memyan could do about it. But because her daughter was already shaming the family name by siding with Christians, Memyan reasoned that she might as well listen to what they were producing. So one afternoon, Memyan slipped her daughter’s Lives of the Prophets CD into their player. As she listened, she was immediately drawn into the stories her daughter narrated. Not only did her daughter’s voice sound so beautiful, so full of life, but the stories themselves were incredibly powerful. Soon her anger changed into an unquenchable thirst for more, and she listened to the CD again and again, often together with her daughter. This was the most natural way for Memyan to learn: since she was barely literate, a book would never have worked for her. But sitting and listening allowed the stories to speak straight to her heart. Trust in the Scriptures started to grow in Memyan and when she passed away just a few years later, she, too, had become part of God’s story. Representative image from Memyan’s region. Photo: imb.org Countless people like Khalid, Shokhrat and Memyan are being touched and transformed by stories from the Lives of the Prophets. The series deliberately builds bridges to help people of another world religion receive the gospel message. The stories tap into what people already know, drawing on their reverence for the prophets who are also part of their religious tradition. The way the stories are presented removes the barriers that come from linking the gospel to Western cultural expressions. With those barriers removed, people are less likely to see the message as threatening, and view it instead as honourable, beautiful, and trustworthy. As a result, lives are being changed for eternity in some of the most spiritually challenging places on earth. *All characters are based on real people. Story contributed by Silke Sauer Posted in Engaging with Scripture Previous Next

Region SCHETTLER, Nathan and Nicole Nathan and Nicole, along with their kids Aryn and Emma, hail from the small city of Steinbach, Manitoba. The Schettlers joined Wycliffe’s staff in January of 2025, and are looking forward to working remotely with a small animations team through SIL International, Wycliffe’s key field partner. Nicole is exploring a possible role in administration with Wycliffe Canada, while Nathan is excited to use his knowledge and skills in video game design and development to help the team in their current projects. You can follow their work at internationalmediaservices.org/animation As a family the Schettlers love to spend time playing family games, everything from board games to video games, reading, drawing, and getting outside for walks. Support our ministry GIVE NOW https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E341555QE&id=405 Previous Next