Principals in Bible Translation Course

We began in May preparing for Colombia to come and teach us in the basic principals of Bible Translation in Sign Language. Five from our team were able to attend the Conference. Others from our team came when they weren´t working or attending the University.

Left to Right: Toni, Grisel, Claudia, Violeta, José Eduardo


Colombia Team consisted of three very important people.
Left to Right:
Martha C. Vargas C. - Interpreter Advisor of Bible Translation
Robert Van Zyl - Consultant and Lingüist for Bible Translation in Sign Language
John Jaider Avila A. (Deaf) - Advisor in Bible Translation


Four countries attended the Conference: Colombia (who was teaching) Guatemala, Honduras and of course, El Salvador.

Each country had to have their own interpreter. It was quite interesting to watch. There were also Spanish and English speakers in attendance. As you can imagine by the end of the week, I didn´t know which language I was supposed to be using. Even the Deaf were mixing their Sign Languages. It was quite humorous.