Mexico (MNN) ― A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude struck the Oaxaca region of southeastern Mexico early Tuesday. The quake was the strongest of the 40 in Chiapas this year.
The quake briefly cut off power in the Chiapas state capital, and although the temblor incited panic, Audio Scripture Ministries' Tom Dudenhofer says they dodged a bullet this time. "The earthquake epicenter was apparently several miles away from the area and in an area that didn't have too much population. Under those circumstances, the good news is that there are no immediate reports of serious damages or injuries."
Though their partners felt the tremors, their work has not been interrupted. Dudenhofer says, "Audio Scripture Ministries helps the partners that we have in the Oaxaca area with some of the production and processing of audio files of translations that are being recorded. I think that it would be good if people continued to pray for the distribution of these languages that are taking place in that area."
Over the years, ASM has been making inroads in many of the rural areas throughout Mexico. For most of these people they're reaching, listening to the Good News on cassette will be the only way that they will ever have access to it.
According to ASM, the written translation of the New Testament can take more than 20 years to complete, but 99% of the people groups will not be able to read it. A recording of that New Testament can be finished within 3 months, and the entire people group, young and old, will be able to hear God speak to them in their own language.
Dudenhofer urges prayer for groups like the Zapoteco of the Yalalag language group. A translation was completed in November and is ready for distribution.
Praise God and pray for those who will receive this recording in their own heart language.
