On Saturday, 6 January 2024, the Big Family of Tongkonan Sangulele - Synod Worker Board (BPS) of the Toraja Church held a Christmas 2023 Celebration and New Year 2024 Thanksgiving Service at the Toraja Church Headquarters in Rantepao, North Toraja. In the midst of the joyful atmosphere, the Good News Picture (KBB) in Toraja language was launched.

Prior to the launching ceremony of KBB Toraja, the Chairperson of LAI, Rev. Dr Henriette T. Hutabarat Lebang and the General Secretary of LAI, Dr Sigit Triyono, gave a brief introduction. The purpose of publishing KBB Toraja is basically to build Torajan children's love of reading the Bible from an early age in their mother tongue and at the same time preserve the Torajan language. The publication of KBB Toraja is made possible through the support of LAI Partners in various regions, including Toraja Church members living in various cities in Indonesia.

The launching of KBB Toraja was done by the Chairman of LAI accompanied by the General Secretary of LAI and the Chairman and General Secretary of BPS Toraja Church.

A Sunday School child was invited to the front to read one of the stories from the KBB Toraja. The fluent reading drew applause from the audience. Through the publication of KBB Toraja, it is hoped that Torajan children, both living in Tana Toraja, as well as in other parts of Indonesia, will learn to love God's word from an early age and love Torajan culture and strive to preserve its noble values from generation to generation. (ST & DR)