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Earlier in GNS' history, quality Bibles (i.e. those that could
withstand many years of heavy use) were purchased in various countries such as Germany and imported to Eastern European
countries. Since the collapse of the communist regime, nearly all the Bibles are now purchased in the
country where they are distributed. While generally always costing much less than printing in the West, this approach saves
shipping costs and sometimes prohibitive import taxes and duties. The dollars saved enable us to use your gifts to purchase
and distribute even more Bibles.
As far back as the spring of 2008 GNS learned
(from another mission) that a container of Bibles bound for Moscow was to have been charged approximately US $15,000
by customs agents. Sadly the mission didn't have the funds, and the Bibles were returned. While this same mission
has since imported Bibles without the exhorbitant duties the situation could change - without warning - at
any time. GNS saves time and money, and avoids these sometimes extreme import duties in Russia, by printing
inside the country - often on an old government printing press. gggggggggggggg Your support
of GNS goes further and touches more new believers including street children, orphans, and teens. Some are from
non-believing homes where the parents come to the Lord through their children.
Click here to stay informed about the shortage of Bibles in Eastern Europe
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| HAND-WRITTEN HYMNALS & BIBLES |
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| MANY CHURCHES - EVEN LARGE CONGREGATIONS - ARE SO POOR THEY MUST USE HAND-WRITTEN COPIES |
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