We thank you for your recent interest in the ministry of distributing the Word of God.

We regret that we are not able to comply with your request. The Gideons distribute the Word of God according to very specific guidelines in hotels, motels, hospitals, prisons, etc. Unlike the Bible Society or other organizations, we are not at liberty under our guidelines to supply Scriptures to individuals. If we were to do so we would be compromising our integrity before the Christian public who support us. We have already indicated to them the specific avenues and manner in which we distribute the Bibles purchased with the money they so kindly supply. I am sure you would wish us to be honourable with our contributors.

I trust that you will be able to secure the Scriptures you request from either the Bible Society or through a local Christian Book Store.

May the Lord encourage your heart as you seek to serve Him and grow each day by searching the Scriptures.

Sincerely in Christ,

Paul Mercer
Executive Director

City, Province/State or Country Vancouver Island Canada