Sharing the Good News of Jesus with Every Generation

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1 TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK JUNE 2018 Sharing the Good News of Jesus with Every Generation REMEMBER THE MUSIC GOD S FAITHFULNESS TO EVERY GENERATION LEAVING A SPIRITUAL LEGACY page 4 page 5 page 6

2 WE HEAR! Sharing Hope in Four Languages Of course, media is a major key to reaching every generation not only in this nation, but in every corner of the world. You see, those of us in the Englishspeaking world have grown accustomed to having the luxury of hearing outstanding Bible teaching any time we want. We re spoiled! Many of the most encouraging, insightful, and spiritually gifted Bible teachers in the world teach in the English language. WE RECOGNIZE THAT THERE ARE ENTIRE GENERATIONS WHO STILL DON T HAVE THE PRIVILEGE WE HAVE... media is a major key to reaching every generation not only in this nation, but in every corner of the world. ACCESS TO THE WORD OF GOD IN THEIR NATIVE LANGUAGE. Yet we recognize that there are entire generations who still don t have the privilege we have access to the Word of God in their native language. Which is why Laurie and I are excited to bring you the news that we are launching a new programming initiative, Audimus. Audimus is a Latin word meaning we hear. This name is rooted in the second chapter of Acts. You may recall that on the Day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the Church, those assembled in the upper room began to speak with other tongues, and each member of the diverse crowd of onlookers that gathered because of the commotion heard the Believers declaring the Gospel in his or her own native language: hen I think of all God accomplished with my parents simply through their willingness to follow in faith wherever He led them, I m at once thankful and challenged. What they began way back in 1973 impacted that generation. More importantly, it is still impacting current generations! The question for us (Laurie, me, and you) is: What will we allow God to do through us together in our generation? Where will we, by faith, let the Lord take us? What kind of Kingdom legacy will we leave for the next generation to build upon? God s heart is for every generation every age group to be radically changed by His grace and the power of His Spirit. He is equally concerned about the wayward grandchild, the stressed-out father, and the ailing grandmother. W We hear! That makes Audimus a very appropriate name for an initiative created to bring some of the world s most widely appreciated teachers to new audiences in their native tongues. For example, our good friend Pastor Joel Osteen is a born encourager. This is why we re excited the Audimus project will begin with translating his content. As you read this, we are actively translating Pastor Joel s messages into four languages Spanish, Italian, German, and Polish for broadcast on the appropriate TBN networks in Europe.» They were completely amazed. How can this be? they exclaimed. These people are all from Galilee, and yet we hear them speaking in our own native languages! Here we are Parthians, Medes, Elamites, people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, the province of Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, and the areas of Libya around Cyrene, visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism), Cretans, and Arabs. And we all hear these people speaking in our own languages about the wonderful things God has done! (Acts 2:7 11, NLT, emphasis added). Pastor Joel Osteen is set to be translated into four languages Spanish, Italian, German, and Polish Trinity Broadcasting Network. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of TBN. Sending the hope and grace of Jesus to the world! 1 2

3 Pastor Robert Morris, author of The Power of Your Words, and his wife Debbie sit with Matt and Laurie on Praise. And now, behold, the LORD has kept me alive, as He said, these forty-five years, ever since the LORD spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered in the wilderness; and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old. As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in (NKJV). Words have power! Through the Audimus translation project, we know we will be able to reach more people with the Gospel and equip more Believers to live impactful Christian lives in those nations. The nations of Europe in which Spanish, Italian, German, and Polish are spoken need the Word of God! Words have power! As we prepare to reach the generations in new and exciting ways, we want you to know that whatever season of your life you re in right now, it is the time for you to shine brighter than you ever have. Caleb was still ready to conquer more ground with God at the age of 85! Passages like this clue us in on God s heart for every generation.... God has a different perspective when it comes to aging than the world does.... He wants us to believe Him for bigger impact as we grow and mature in Him! All it takes is a realization that God s promises to you have no expiration date. He s not less concerned about you now than in the past. You may even be approaching the twilight of your life. Yet God has a different perspective when it comes to aging than the world does. This reminds me of Caleb s words in Joshua 14:10 11: completely different story. No matter what season of life you re in right now, we need you. We want to partner with you in impacting lives. Christians all over the world marked the annual Day of Pentecost just a few weeks ago. As we ve already seen, on the original Day of Pentecost, ordinary Believers did extraordinary things when they allowed God to put His words in their mouths. That s why this month, in thanks for partnering with us and helping to make projects like the Audimus initiative possible, we wanted to bless you with resources built around Robert Morris revolutionary teaching series The Power of Your Words. As you partner with Laurie and me in TBN s global outreaches, we want to invest in your life helping you flourish as you learn to harness and direct the God-given power of your words. Every Generation Matters. You matter. And together, we re building a legacy of transformed lives that will last for eternity. Thank you. REMEMBER the MUSIC Discover the intriguing stories behind Christian music s most notable artists C hristian music has been a source of inspiration and change for decades. What began within the church walls expanded to include contemporary sounds and styles. Today, it remains a powerful force in modern culture, pushing the boundaries of praise and worship. Now TBN presents a brand-new series, Remember the Music, chronicling notable musical pioneers whose innovation and creativity were the catalyst for the rise and spread of contemporary Christian music. Tune in this month for the debut and discover the story behind the music of some of your favorite artists like Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Sandi Patty, Nicole C. Mullen, and more! EVERY GENERATION MATTERS. Premieres June 4th Airs Tuesdays at 9:00pm PDT Thursdays at 3:30pm PDT Saturdays at 12:00am PDT, 9:30pm PDT He doesn t want us to decrease our expectations of impact and fruitfulness as we age. On the contrary, He wants us to believe Him for bigger impact as we grow more mature in Him! In a culture that celebrates youthfulness, it s easy to forget this. Yet Scripture tells a 3 Pictured: Michael W. Smith 4

4 Impacting the World and WE HEARD LEAVING A SPIRITUAL LEGACY YOU! AS A TBN PARTNER you have a voice, and your feedback helps shape the future of Christian broadcasting. We take your opinions and suggestions that seriously. Recently, we surveyed some of our partners and were delighted with their input. As we strive to serve you better, while simultaneously pushing to send the Gospel to the unreached, we want you to know you are highly valued and what you share matters to us! GOD S GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, and POWER to EVERY GENERATION TBN s JUCE network provides wholesome Christian programming for teens and young adults, delivering biblical truths to a generation hungry for content that encourages and inspires as much as it entertains. Twentyfour hours a day, young people can find extreme sports, music videos, reality TV, talk shows, and more. Powerful testimonies from TBN Partners giving aggressively for a better future Some acts of love will cause a ripple effect for generations to come. TBN is blessed to have partners who go over and above in their generosity in order to ensure the Gospel of Grace continues to broadcast throughout the earth for years to come. As partners with TBN for over twenty years, we consider our prayer and financial support as among our most important contributions in helping reach the world with the message of God s love. It really feels good to know that in part because of our efforts, every moment of every day, people in every part of the world are watching programming that is changing their lives and destinies. TOP REASONS PEOPLE WATCH TBN TBN is a positive alternative for viewers and their families. TBN is a place we can hear the Word of God taught. TBN s SMILE network provides entertainment and education for our children and grandchildren. Children from ages 2 to 12 will find timeless truths and positive values on the premier faith-and-values network parents can trust. Morally sound animated stories, music, action, sports, and kid-friendly movies deliver content that entertains and educates. TBN provides 24-hour access to uplifting and encouraging programs. DAVE AND BEV, TBN PARTNERS WHAT THEY RE SAYING Thank you so much for what you are doing through TBN. It has given us such wonderful encouragement, teaching, and hope as we face great challenges in our lives at this time. It s like fellowship at home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke, UK My wife and I have been so blessed to have TBN in our lives. For many years we have participated in TBN s lifetime charitable gift annuity program. We have been able to contribute multiple times through the years, and the monthly checks we receive have been such a blessing. We know that when we are both in heaven, our contributions to the ministry will continue to win souls to Christ. TBN in Africa is the best channel, all about life and God and understanding about our Lord. I m honored to be seeing things and good news about God. Well done to TBN in Africa. Gabriel, Kenya ROBERT G., TBN PARTNER If you desire to create a spiritual legacy and impact the generations to come, call or visit TBN.giftlegacy.com today to find out about our legacy giving program! I love the new look of TBN and all the new programming. Vanessa, New York City FPO FOLD > YOUR OPIN ERS! NER SURV 1. 5 ION MAT T 2017 PART 2. EY QUESTION S TBN netwo rks have trad itionally bee antennas as n available well as cab through ove le and satelli our reach to r-the-air te. In recent be available years, on AppleTV, and ios, and Roku, YouTub we ve expanded the Internet e, apps for at itb of these new Android er avenues? N.org. Do you watch TBN throug h any Viewers lov e our But have you long-standing progra ms from pop sampled som ular Bible tea Out of the pro e of TBN s chers. grams listed new origina l programm below, are there ing? YES 3 NO NO OPINION 6

5 Reveal the hidden force behind your words. SHAPE YOUR FUTURE with the Words You Speak Today! WORDS CARRY ENORMOUS POWER the the power to heal or wound, encourage or discourage, reveal truth or deceive, praise or criticize. In fact, the Bible says that death and life are in the power of the tongue. Since that s true, we all definitely need to learn how to control our tongues. In this 4-disc CD series, The Power of Your Words,, Pastor Robert Morris shows you: Why it s vital to get your words in agreement with God. How to harness the power of words to draw you closer to God. Three simple acts to keep yourself from saying things you ll regret. And much, much more! THIS POWERFUL RESOURCE IS YOURS AS OUR THANK YOU. For your gift of support to TBN. Let these seven transformative messages open your eyes to the power of your words and turn them into a force for life and blessing! With The Power of Your Words bundle, you will be equipped to unleash the dynamic ability of God over every area of your life. Receive The Power of Your Words 4-CD set, The Power of Your Words 3-DVD set, The Power of Your Words book, and as an added bonus, The Secret Power of Speaking God s Word book by Joyce Meyer. RECEIVE ALL THESE RESOURCES AS OUR THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT. For your gift of $125 or more in support of TBN s global outreach. 3 WAYS TO GIVE MAIL PHONE check or card Thank You for Partnering with Us! ONLINE P R AY E R L I N E : (toll free in U.S. and Canada) / International: E M A I L Y O U R C O M M E N T S T O : comments@tbn.org E M A I L Y O U R P R A Y E R R E Q U E S T T O : prayer@tbn.tv F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T T B N, P L E A S E G O T O T B N. O R G O R W R I T E T B N A T P. O. B O X A, S A N T A A N A, C A L I F O R N I A