"Thank You" in Many Languages

Saying "thank you" can come in many different forms.  It may be a card, an email, a voicemail, a smile, a thumbs up, a gift or a simple verbal two-word statement from one person to another.  During this time of year, I'm sure you're receiving an escalated amount of "thank you's" as people express their gratitude for your work, ministry, influence in their life.  So...how many different languages do you hear your "thank you's"?  HCJB Global gets a lot!

God has brought HCJB Global (marking 80 years this month!) together with partner ministries to plant nearly 400 Christian radio stations in more than 100 countries.  Translation...a LOT of different languages!  As a result, they regularly receive their fair share of "thank you's" that require translation assistance.  Here are just a few:

Japanese-speaking listener, Japan: "Many of my friends were lost in the tsunami. When I visited a place here bodies of the victims were laid I was speechless. My heart cried out, 'What a tragedy! Why did this happen? Where is God?' But as I saw the love and compassion of many people from all around the world who came and helped care for the evacuated families, my heart was encouraged. I felt the intimate, genuine love of God and realized He must be at work here!"

Listener in Bangladesh: "Your station is the best of all the radio stations around the world because of your presentation, talking style, friendly attitude and informative, educational programs. We always discuss your programs and introduce them to other people. Now all my colleagues listen to your programs every day!"

Estonian-speaking listener, Central Asia: "I am a great admirer of your broadcasts. I often listen to your radio station and consider your station one of the best I can get here. Also, several friends now listen. Thanks for broadcasting the gospel!"

Hindi-speaking listener, India: "My friends and I have been listening to your programs for the past three years. We learn a lot of good things and get information on many things. We request you to please start a program in Bengali. This would be helpful for many people."

On behalf of HCJB Global, THANK YOU for your partnership in broadcast ministry this year.

Katie Burke
Ambassador Advertising Agency: We Connect. Ministry and Media.

P.S.  Also celebrating a big milestone this year is HCJB Global's Technology Center in Indiana -- Happy 25th Anniversary!  (Read more)