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Jurgen and Katja Hofmann

Vanya, Issa, Abbey, Dani and Simeon

Sent from Evangelische Gemeente ‘De Ambassade’

The Hofmann family have lived among the Tanala people of Madagascar since 2015. They began their ministry by studying the local dialect and culture so they can communicate the gospel in the heart language of the people. They have already translated 40 Bible stories in Tanala language. They are now using these stories to tell the gospel from village to village, and are working on translating the books of Luke and Acts.

It is the Hofmanns’ passion to tell the good news of Jesus Christ to those who have never heard; to give them the chance to believe and be saved; to see lives – a country – transformed.

The Tanala are among the least reached people groups and are eager to hear the gospel. On the most recent survey the elders of a village expressed: ‘If the Bible is good news our people need to hear it!’ And then: ‘When will you come?’

Could you partner with the Hofmanns in this work?

Latest Prayer News

Pray for Jurgen and Katja Hofmann and their work on translating the Bible among the Tanala people of Madagascar. Pray for Jurgen as he visits a local village and encourages local believers there. Pray for the Hofmann family as they begin preparations to return to the Netherlands for their Home Assignment in February. Pray that they will be able to hand over ministry tasks and responsibilities well before they return home. 

Pray for the work of the Hofmann family who have lived among the Tanala people of Madagascar since 2015. They began their ministry by studying the local dialect and culture so they can communicate the gospel in the heart language of the people. They have already translated 40 Bible stories into the Tanala language. They are now using these stories to tell the gospel from village to village. They are also working on translating the books of Luke and Acts.

The Hofmann family have lived among the Tanala people of Madagascar since 2015. Give thanks that the Antanala translation of the Book of Acts they have been involved in is now complete and ready to be printed. Pray that the printing would be successful and error-free and would be a blessing to the Antanala people. Pray for practical support for Jurgen and Katja as they seek funds to repair their car in order to travel to their village and pray also for the provision of replacement guttering and metal sheets to defend their house from water and termite damage. 

Today we pray for Jurgen and Katja Hofman and their work on translating the Bible among the Tanala people of Madagascar. Give thanks that the book of Acts has almost finished being translated into Antanala. Please pray for the last chapters to be completed with minimal corrections needed and that God would use his word to touch the Tanala people in their heart language.  

Jurgen and Katja Hofmann serve among the Tanala in Madagascar. Now that they live in Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital, they are able to help new missionaries that come to Madagascar, including answering questions about life in the country and welcoming new missionaries when they first arrive. Praise God that they are able to offer this support, and please pray that this blessing will help new missionaries as they begin their ministries. 

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