The new modernized version of the Inuttitut Language Bible was started in 2005 and translations were completed in May of 2007.

The final print was finished in 2008.

Joan Andersen is the Chair of the Newfoundland Moravian Churches.

She is happy to say the launch of the Inuttitut Bible is happening now and is very thankful to all of the translators.

Andersen says the new modernized Inuttitut Bible includes all parts of the bible in one book.

She says there used to be 7 Testament Books printed.

The new bible is titled: “Gudip OKausingit”.

Andersen says there are many different people who contributed to the bible invited to the launch.

She says representatives from the Canadian Bible Society who did the printing will be there along with north coast community Chapel Servants and translators of the Bible.

As well, Reverand Brian Burrows of Hopedale will attend along with the Moravian Church board.

Andersen says a Liturgy Book church service will take place at 2 pm tomorrow in Goose Bay, with Rev. Brian Burrows saying the sermon.

The Happy Valley choir will be singing and there will also be speeches from the Moravian Church Board, Canadian Bible Society, translators of the Bible and an elder.

She says at 3pm, they will go the Annex to hold the bible launch ceremony where one of the translators, Hilda Lyall, will light the Kullik.

This will be followed by speeches from the Canadian Bible Society, and a welcome message to the delegates.

Andersen says there will be displays including Moravian books from the 1790's, the first school text book printed in Inuttitut done by a German Missionary.

Also, a dictionary made by the late Rev. Fred W. Peacock and more printed pages from past Ministers.

Andersen added a Holy Communion service is also scheduled for tomorrow night at 7 pm.

In other NL Moravian Church news, a public meeting will be held in Nain on January 21^st at the Community Hall.

Andersen, will be in attendance, accompanied by Bishop Paul Graf and Loren Gendro (Labrador's Representative on the Board of World Mission.)

The meeting will be an information session for the public about the Provincial Board and any other Church issues.

There will also be a question and answer session during the meeting.

Other issues that may be discussed include how the church can get more involved and do more for the youth, or do you have any questions about Heritage Buildings?

She says she hopes the public attends the information session on January 21^st so they can find out how the community feels and discuss ways to move forward.