A recording session for the book of Ruth.

The Maninka Audio Media Outreach project (MAMO) is reaching the Maninka people of Guinea by producing dramatic recordings of Bible stories. This is a effective tool to communicate God's word in the oral Maninka culture.

Recently, project manager Mark Wilson and his staff have produced the book of Ruth. A draft recording of Jonah is also in the hands of volunteers who are giving feedback.

Even though Ruth is a short book, it had a cast of 11 different Maninka speakers. Each part was read aloud in short phrases for the speaker to repeat back into the microphone. In addition to allowing non-literate speakers to play the parts, this method yields a more dramatic recording and keeps it from sounding as if it is being read.

Future plans for MAMO include recordings of 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Exodus, a new introduction and conclusion for the JESUS film in Maninka, and the translation from French and recording of a 100-lesson radio series called "The Way of Righteousness."

Pray

• for wisdom for project manager Mark Wilson as he oversees translation and recording of the "Way of Righteousness."
• for God's help with the new introduction and conclusion to the JESUS Film, working with Campus Crusade technicians.
• for creativity to maximize the distribution of cassettes among the Maninka people, as well as airing programs on the local government radio station.