Bugisu Bible Society

Translating from the ANTIOCH (not Alexandria) Codices

Bugisu Bible Society
P.O.Box 2369
Mbale
Uganda
East Africa.

Tel: 256-751-949268

INTRODUCTION

Bugisu Bible Society is located in Mbale Town in Eastern Uganda. It's a non governmental, non profit; charity organization registered by the government of Uganda under 1989 non government organization registration statutes. The organization was registered officially on 13th April, 2007. The Board of Trustees and the staffs are accountable to its members of the organization.

Our general objective is to faithfully translate, circulate, distribute and printing of the Bible in all languages of Uganda so that people may come to faith and life in our LORD Jesus Christ. Our major goal is the Word of God to be widely known as possible, accessible enough for everyone to have a copy in the language they can understand.

THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE OF BUGISU BIBLE SOCIETY

1. Getting the Holy Scripture and other spiritual literature ( i.e. dictionaries, reference books, magazines etc.)
   1. Available to all residents of Eastern Uganda,
   2. In a language which can be easily understood,
   3. Of acceptable format and design,
   4. Via printed books,
2. Publishing activity and participation in translation of Scriptures into indigenous languages of Eastern Uganda
3. Charitable activity through carrying out special projects to help those in needy communities
4. Popularization of spiritual and moral wealth of the Bible; involving people into the process of revival and development of national spirituality

OUR MISSION

1. To demonstrate the love and teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2. To faithfully translate and sow God's word so that people may have faith and life in our Lord Jesus Christ, to use the variety of means available in the world today to expose people to the truths of the Bible in the language they can understand with the conviction that "All scripture is inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16.)
3. To further biblical study and reflection through a variety of means — supporting Christian based educational programs at school, supporting scripture unions in schools and higher institutions of learning, and bible distribution to prision — so that the people may come to faith and life in our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. To bring about change for good on behalf of people in needy communities, and encourage them to participate in processes which enhance their equality, self-reliance and long term sustainable development. Wherever possible to provide practical support which allows children (orphans) to grow up within their own families and communities.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• The Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible and authoritative Word of God. The Word is the divine and final authority for the Christian life.
• There is one living and true God, who is infinitely perfect and eternally existent in three persons; the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. This triune God created all, upholds all, and governs all.
• Jesus Christ is the union of God and man. He is True God and True Man, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He lived a sinless life and died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of all men. He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father as our high priest and advocate.
• Man was created in the image of God, but fell into sin, which resulted in his spiritual death and separation from God. Only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit cansalvation and spiritual life be obtained. This process of regeneration, referred to as being "born again" in the Word, takes place through a combination of faith and confession.
• The Holy Spirit, who has come to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment and regenerate, sanctify, and empower in ministry all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe in the Hoy spirit indwells ever believe in Jesus Christ. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the proper biblical use of all gifts (healing, teaching, prophecy and etc) of the Holy Spirit as reflected through the work of the same spirit.
• Without faith it is impossible to please God. The Word tells us that the just (those who have been justified by the blood of Jesus) shall live by faith. The redemptive work of Jesus not only provided salvation for the believer, but healing and prosperity as well for our spiritual, soulish and physical man. We are redeemed from the curse of the law - poverty, sickness, oppression, and any thing that prevents us from fulfilling His plan.
• The premillenial Second Coming of Jesus Christ is two-part in nature; He will come in the air to resurrect the righteous dead and catch away the living saints; He will then come to the earth to establish His physical Kingdom, and begin His thousand-year reign.
• There will be a bodily resurrection of the dead; the believer to everlasting joy with the Lord and the unbeliever to judgment and eternal punishment

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF TRUSTEES

• Wamushiyu Dison (Chairman)
• Kakai agatha (Secretary)
• Kutosi Robert (Treasury)
• Wobomba Florence (Human resource)
• Namukowa Peter (Ag, chairman Joint translation)
• Waisan Richard (Chair charity)

ATTENDERS TO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS

• Bishop Wabulakha Samuel
• Bishop Ben Nabugodi
• Ps. Nangosha John
• Ps. Wabomba Jackson

STAFF

• Mabala Fred (CEO)
• Khisa Anthony (Director of translation & charity)
• Nabwire immaculate ( Director administration & finance)
• Wwalyaula Samali (Secretary)

VOLUNTEER STAFF

• Tumwa Sailas
• Nabwrire scovia
• Namono Judith.
• Nanduntu Josephine.
• Kutosi Caleb
• Kabaale Geoffrey
• Wetsenge Joy

VOLUNTEERS

• Watasa David
• Namarome Agatha
• Mulokwa Evarine
• Wanyisi Ronald
• Nanduntu Lydia

EXTERNAL AUDITOR

• Kabakhuma Margaret, Chartered Accountant