3.2 m copies of
Bibles printed
last year

A TOTAL of 3.2 million Bibles were printed by Amity Printing Company last year for local distribution by the China Christian Council.


Disclosing this, The Bible Society of Singapore said in its BSS e-news that the council anticipates demand for Bibles this year will also be 3.2 million copies.


Last year's production of 3.2 million copies represents a significant increase from the 1.4 million copies printed in 2001 and 2.8 million in 2003.


Since the establishment of Amity Printing Company, a cumulative total of 40 million copies of the Bible and New Testament have been printed at the press, with 33 million copies printed for distribution in China. The rest were exported to Bible Societies and other publishers abroad.

Plan to publish
congregational
songs

THE Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and Faith Alive Resources plan to publish a collection of congregational songs based on New Testament texts.


Although many selections will be drawn from works already published, authors and composers are invited to submit additional materials for consideration.


The deadline for submission is June 1, 2005. Send three copies of each submission to: New Testament Songbook Submission c/o Joyce Borger, 2850 Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49560.