British Sign Language

Location: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland
Speakers: 88 thousand
Project Status: Gospel
Christian Population: unknown

British Sign Language (BSL) is the primary sign language used by the deaf community in the United Kingdom, featuring its own grammar, syntax, and regional variations distinct from English. In 2003 it was officially recognized as a minority language in the UK and relies on hand gestures, facial expressions, and body language for communication.

Good progress has been made with a draft version of the Gospel according to John, in which the signing is to be placed in video above the English Authorised (King James) Version on our Online Bible App. Although the original project overseer has continued to be very unwell, we are grateful that others are now involved and a process for drafting has been implemented. Please remember this project in your prayers.

‘And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away’ (Isaiah 35.10).

How to pray for this project:

• Pray for those involved in the production including the person signing, video editors, and production staff.
• Pray that the technical aspects of the production will proceed smoothly.
• Pray for the deaf community in the UK to be blessed by these Scriptures.