As part of the Bible Month 2025 celebrations, the Bible Society of the South Pacific – Fiji Mission successfully hosted a week-long Public Bible Reading in Suva, while partnering with churches in other towns across Fiji to hold similar events.
In Suva, the reading took place at the Government Service Centre carpark on Scott Street, from 30 June to 5 July 2025. The open location allowed the Word of God to be read aloud in the heart of the city, reaching passersby, market vendors, and shoppers alike. Over the course of the week, 38 individuals participated in the Suva reading sessions.
One of the faithful participants was Nau Olivia from the Centenary Church Women’s Fellowship, who was also part of the Witness March and Opening Service. Her consistent presence throughout the week inspired many.
On the final day, a group of young boys from Verata, who were wandering the city while their parents tended stalls at the Suva Market, became the youngest participants. They enthusiastically read several chapters from the Fijian Bible, capturing the hearts of those who listened.
A father and son from Nasinu Wesley Church made the Bible reading their week’s mission after hearing about it during their Sunday service. Their commitment to reading daily was a testimony of intentional spiritual practice.
In a moving moment, a man passing by heard the sound system echoing Scripture through the streets. Prompted by the Holy Spirit, he came forward and offered help just in time to fix a technical issue, allowing the reading to continue smoothly.
Another man, in town running errands with his wife, remembered hearing the announcement in his church and decided to stop and join the reading as well.
Participants came from a wide range of churches and ministries, including:
Amazing Grace AOG Church
Calvary Temple AOG
Centenary Church
Nasinu Secondary School Chapel
Nasinu Wesley Church
Campus Crusade
Bible Society staff and volunteers
Over the course of the week, 31 books of the Bible were read aloud, including all New Testament books, along with Psalms, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Song of Songs. The reading sessions not only fostered spiritual engagement but also showcased the power of Scripture in drawing people together from different walks of life.
Beyond Suva, other locations also joined in.
Calvary Temple AOG hosted public Bible reading sessions from their carpark, a space well-positioned to engage people during peak traffic along Princes Road and Edinburgh Drive.
Nasinu Revival Centre AOG held readings from their church extension, ideal for visibility and participation near Kings Road and the Ratu Dovi Road junction.
These moments of open, public engagement with Scripture allowed the Word of God to be heard in the streets, connecting with people in unexpected and life-giving ways. The Bible Society of the South Pacific hopes to make Public Bible Reading a yearly tradition during Bible Month—bringing the Word to the heart of our communities, one verse at a time.
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