JAARS Day

By Jacob -
Yesterday we spent at JAARS Day. It is a day long presentation done biannually by the JAARS Center showing how Bible translation relies on JAARS for boats, airplanes, 4WD, media, software, and many other practical technologies available today. There are booths set up around campus describing the different support roles JAARS serves in with many practical demonstrations and even some hands on activities for the kids!



Silas, pointing out where we will be going in Africa!


The cafeteria at the JAARS Center. Tanzania's flag is the one on the top left of the photo (blue, black, yellow, and green stripes)


One of the shelves of Bibles that have been translated around the world (there is another cabinet on the other side of the stage).



Silas "Daddy, when I was big like you I used to fly airplanes like this one!"



The Helio Courier that I am currently training in!




During the JAARS Day event, two Helio Couriers and one R-44 helicopter gave rides. 


Silas and Jason watching the air demonstrations. Helicopters and airplanes making lots of noise is one of few things that will actually get them to sit still for a few minutes.


JAARS operates a few boats like this in areas where transportation by water is more feasible then air transportation. This particular boat will be shipped out to Papua New Guinea. It can carry more than 20 passengers in addition to a small crew. 


And boat rides on the picturesque JAARS pond...I think the maritime services had the best strategy for keeping their audience in one spot while presenting what they are about :)


This is a solar panel which can be rolled up and then stretched on top of a roof. It is meant to be a mobile source of power which enables Bible translators to use their equipment just about everywhere.


This is Doug Deming. He is among many who have spent their entire lives working with JAARS because they believes in the JAARS vision. With 30 years in Puru and a total of more than 60 years with JAARS, he has literally given his life to God's work of Bible translation.

It takes a team to translate the Bible. Just to name a few, this team consists of boat crewmembers, construction workers, receptionists, managers, teachers, writers, electricians, nurses - and the list goes on. See how you can Become Involved!

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