SCOTTISH BIBLE SOCIETY

That this House notes that 2009 is the bicentenary of the Scottish Bible Society (SBS); applauds the work of the SBS over the past 200 years in taking the Bible into the world, including Scotland and in promoting its use in all aspects of life including family, work, church, health, education and elsewhere; commends the innovative and creative ways that the SBS has developed to deliver the Bible's message of peace, hope, love and transformation; highlights the contribution that the Bible has made to countries throughout the world; and wishes the SBS success in partnering with the Bible Society of Brazil to use a bus to provide medical and dental treatment as well as a sheltered scripture-learning space, which will help to foster community inclusion and belonging.