Scottish Bible Society
Since 1809, Scottish Bible Society has sought, under God, to put the Bible into people's hands and hearts. Our goal is to make the Bible available in every language, form, and at an affordable price, to enable genuine encounters with God.
In partnership with individuals, churches, and organisations across the globe, we distribute Bibles, New Testaments, and other Scripture-based materials in a range of media. Our volunteer network includes Action Groups, local Church Representatives, and speakers, all helping to spread the Word of God and finance the distribution of the Scriptures at home and overseas.
Our vision is to see individuals, communities, and cultures transformed as people encounter the God of the Bible. Our mission is to equip people in Scotland and around the world to share this Bible so that these encounters can take place.
Project details
Fewer than half of 0-2-year-olds are read to every day. We want to help change that. Reading to young children helps them feel safe and loved. It builds self-esteem, grows their vocabulary, and fires their imagination. Reading the Bible can help bring a family together and closer to God. Our vision is to offer every baby born in Scotland a free Share a Story toddler Bible on their first birthday. Every birthday after that, until age five, we will send a Bible related gift. On their fifth birthday each child will receive an early reader Bible to take them through their primary school years. The Bible gifts are wrapped by volunteers each month and an individual birthday card is written to every child. Before each package is posted we pray over them, knowing that God cares for these children and their families. This program costs just £50 per family for the five years and means that from a child's earliest memories and through their school years, the greatest stories from the Bible will play a part in shaping their lives. Our aim is to register up to 1000 babies per year, with the cumulative cost per year reaching £50k.