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continued on next page… J V N B eloved partners: Who would have ever dreamed of a day when whole nations would come running to us, the church of the living God?! But, they are, and I’ll tell you why in just a minute or two. What a glorious change from my parents’ day and the previous generation of our forefathers. My parents and grandparents went to Egypt in the early 20 th century. They had to run to the nation with the word of God by planting churches, holding revival meetings, starting Bible schools, and birthing orphanages. It was hard, grueling work. Many gave their lives running to bring the Gospel to lost and blinded souls. My own cousin Rachel Crouch died from a smallpox epidemic. Her little body is buried in the desert sands of Egypt. I nearly died on the trip home from Egypt. Our ocean liner had to make an emergency stop in Genoa, Italy, where I hovered between life and death for 30 days. Bacillary dysentery is the killer kind, and the war had broken out with Italy and Germany! The only medicine had to come from Switzerland and this special serum was not available. I was only five years old, so my precious father and mother had to trust in God alone. I could write another book how the Italian government forced us to leave — we were Americans we were the enemy! But, God in His great mercy spared my life and the rest is history. So, why tell you all of this? The trials and tribulations of previous generations who had to go through 30 days of seasickness on an old ocean liner, and as I said, many of those pioneer missionaries, like David Livingston, never made it home. Their graves in the nations around the world are a testimony of how they ran to the nations with the Good News simply because Jesus said to “Go”! But, dear, dear partners: we have entered into a glorious NEW DAY! Isaiah saw it, though he probably did not understand it. Yes, the day he saw and recorded is here! Glory be to God most High — “Nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the Lord thy God.” Isa. 55:5 As I write this letter I am having dinner tonight with a precious former Moslem man — son of one of the founders of Hamas, the notorious Palestinian Wonderfully saved and delivered from a life of prostitution and drugs Annie Lobért, founder of Hookers for Jesus, has a special calling to take God’s message of love, forgiveness and salvation to teens and women working in the sex trade industry. Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. K.C. Frederick Price, Fred Price, Jr., now serves as the head pastor of the historic Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, CA. He spoke with host Paul Jr. of how God moved him into this place of service and ministry. Jimmy Olander and Marty Roe, two members of the Christian award winning American country music band, Diamond Rio, spoke with Praise host Jason Crabb about life with the band and their latest music projects. David Klinkenberg, former child prodigy and passionate violinist since early childhood, contemplated studying law, but was led by God to share his music. David thrilled us with sounds from his latest album, “Legacy….Hymns of Our Heritage.” Cast as a Mouseketeer on Disney Channel’s “The New Mickey Mouse Club” at age 10, Holy Land Experience singer and actress Jennifer McGill led us in praise and worship with her beautiful, anointed singing. Kim Clement, prophet, psalmist, author, and singer, who travels weekly across the U.S. sharing prophetic messages through creative musical concerts, blessed and encouraged us with his prophetic insights. His program, “Secrets,” airs on TBN Sundays at 10:30 PM and Fridays at 10:00 PM (PT). Host Pat Boone welcomed legendary silver screen actress, untiring philanthropist and recipient of countless awards, Rhonda Fleming, who inspired and encouraged us with her acting career anecdotes and dynamic Christian testimony. David Barton, founder and president of WallBuilders, helped us gain a whole new appreciation for our nation’s heritage, as he explained the role of Christianity in the founding of the United States. Raul Ries, former martial artist and Vietnam veteran, now serves as senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, California. Pastor Raul told his miraculous testimony of coming to faith in Christ. U.S. Army Chaplain Major Jonathan Etterbeek, enlightened us about the physical and spiritual challenges faced daily by our men and women in uniform, and discussed the ministry and services provided them by the military chaplaincy. Health and nutrition were the topics of a special “Doctor’s Night” on Praise hosted by Matt and Laurie. Their guests included (from left to right): Dr. Raafat Girgis, Dr. Eric Braverman, Dr. Ken Wagner, Kevin Leville and Dr. Scott Stoll. Praise the Lord SPECIAL MOMENTS THEY SHALL RUN UNTO THEE! “BEHOLD, THOU SHALT CALL A NATION THAT THOU KNOWEST NOT, AND NATIONS THAT KNEW NOT THEE SHALL RUN UNTO THEE BECAUSE OF THE LORD THY GOD…FOR HE HATH GLORIFIED THEE”! ISA. 55:5 The “latter rain” prophesied in Joel 2 is falling. Precious souls around the world are running to us—the church of the living God!

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Beloved partners: Who would have ever dreamed of a day when whole nations would come running

to us, the church of the living God?! But, they are, and I’ll tell you why in just a minute or two. What a glorious change from my parents’ day and the previous generation of our forefathers. My parents and grandparents went to Egypt in the early 20th century. They had to run to the nation with the word of God by planting churches, holding revival meetings, starting Bible schools, and birthing orphanages. It was hard, grueling work. Many gave their lives running to bring the Gospel to lost and blinded souls. My own cousin Rachel Crouch died from a smallpox epidemic. Her little body is buried in the desert sands of Egypt. I nearly died on the trip home from Egypt. Our ocean liner had to make an emergency stop in Genoa, Italy, where I hovered between life and death for 30 days. Bacillary dysentery is the killer kind, and the war had broken out with Italy and Germany! The

only medicine had to come from Switzerland and this special serum was not available. I was only fi ve years old, so my precious father and mother had to trust in God alone. I could write another book how the Italian government forced us to leave — we were Americans — we were the enemy! But, God in His great mercy spared my life and the rest is history. So, why tell you all of this? The trials and tribulations of previous generations who had to go through 30 days of seasickness on an old ocean liner, and as I said, many of those pioneer missionaries, like David Livingston, never made it home. Their graves in the nations around the world are a testimony of how they ran to the nations with the Good News simply because Jesus said to “Go”! But, dear, dear partners: we have entered into a glorious NEW DAY! Isaiah saw it, though he probably did not understand it. Yes, the day he saw and recorded is here! Glory be to God most High — “Nations that knew not thee shall run unto

thee because of the Lord thy God.” Isa. 55:5 As I write this letter I am having dinner tonight with a precious former Moslem man — son of one of the founders of Hamas, the notorious Palestinian

Wonderfully saved and delivered from a life of prostitution and drugs Annie Lobért, founder of Hookers for Jesus, has a special calling to take God’s message of love, forgiveness and salvation to teens and women working in the sex trade industry.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Dr. K.C. Frederick Price, Fred Price, Jr., now serves as the head pastor of the historic Crenshaw Christian Center in Los Angeles, CA. He spoke with host Paul Jr. of how God moved him into this place of service and ministry.

Jimmy Olander and Marty Roe, two members of the Christian award winning American country music band, Diamond Rio, spoke with Praise host Jason Crabb about life with the band and their latest music projects.

David Klinkenberg, former child prodigy and passionate violinist since early childhood, contemplated studying law, but was led by God to share his music. David thrilled us with sounds from his latest album, “Legacy….Hymns of Our Heritage.”

Cast as a Mouseketeer on Disney Channel’s “The New Mickey Mouse Club” at age 10, Holy Land Experience singer and actress Jennifer McGill led us in praise and worship with her beautiful, anointed singing.

Kim Clement, prophet, psalmist, author, and singer, who travels weekly across the U.S. sharing prophetic messages through creative musical concerts, blessed and encouraged us with his prophetic insights. His program, “Secrets,” airs on TBN Sundays at 10:30 PM and Fridays at 10:00 PM (PT).

Host Pat Boone welcomed legendary silver screen actress, untiring philanthropist and recipient of countless awards, Rhonda Fleming, who inspired and encouraged us with her acting career anecdotes and dynamic Christian testimony.

David Barton, founder and president of WallBuilders, helped us gain a whole new appreciation for our nation’s heritage, as he explained the role of Christianity in the founding of the United States.

Raul Ries, former martial artist and Vietnam veteran, now serves as senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, California. Pastor Raul told his miraculous testimony of coming to faith in Christ.

U.S. Army Chaplain Major Jonathan Etterbeek, enlightened us about the physical and spiritual challenges faced daily by our men and women in uniform, and discussed the ministry and services provided them by the military chaplaincy.

Health and nutrition were the topics of a special “Doctor’s Night” on Praise hosted by Matt and Laurie. Their guests included (from left to right): Dr. Raafat Girgis, Dr. Eric Braverman, Dr. Ken Wagner, Kevin Leville and Dr. Scott Stoll.

Praise the Lord SPECIAL MOMENTS

THEY SHALL RUN UNTO THEE!“BEHOLD, THOU SHALT CALL A NATION THAT THOU KNOWEST NOT,

AND NATIONS THAT KNEW NOT THEE SHALL RUN UNTO THEE BECAUSE OF THE LORD THY GOD…FOR HE HATH GLORIFIED THEE”! ISA. 55:5

The “latter rain” prophesied in Joel 2 is falling. Precious souls around the world are running to us—the church of the living God!

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terrorist group in Israel. He was featured on a Fox News special and told of his miraculous conversion to Christ. The key to his new faith was simply the words of Jesus, “Love your enemies”! Oh, the power of the plain, simple word of our God! Praise the Lord! It has been reported that over 16,000 people a day in the Middle East alone are turning from false religions to serve the living Christ! Testimonies abound from precious Arab believers that Jesus actually appeared to them in visions and dreams!

OH, PRAISE GOD — THEY ARE RUNNING TO US!

Dear partners, God is also honoring our investment in those 70 satellite footprints all over the world. Thousands of testimonies by email, regular mail and phone calls confi rm the fact that multitudes are RUNNING! On our own TBN website alone we get an average of 28 million visits a month — many asking for Bibles and more information about our Christian faith! Praise God again! Some days I cry out to God, “Help us! Show us how to respond to this fl ood of humanity, burned out on the horror of false demonic religions and seeking ‘the way, the truth and the life!’” What a joy to point them to that “only name under heaven whereby we must be saved.” Oh say it with me: JESUS, JESUS, JESUS! My tears fl ow and my heart burns for the lost sheep that are truly running to the Light! Earlier I said I would tell you why I believe we are seeing this awesome harvest of souls — Joel’s prophecy is the answer: “Rejoice in the LORD your God: For he hath

given you the former rain moderately, but he will cause to come down for you…the latter rain in the fi rst month.” Joel 2:23

We know the former rain was the day of Pentecost — the apostle Peter confi rms this. But, blessed partners, I say to you by the word of the Lord, WE ARE IN THE LATTER RAIN! Joel goes on to say that the Holy Spirit will fi nally be poured out upon ALL FLESH! Remember the sweet, old hymn, “Mercy drops round us are falling, but for the showers we plead”? Well, say it with me: OH GOD, LET THE SHOWERS COME! They are here, praise God; now, let’s ask for the TSUNAMI! Glory, glory to our God most High — it is happening and YOUR TBN is in the middle of it! Normally, I try to give you the glorious new growth of TBN in my January newsletter, but statistics are often dry and boring, but let me at least give you the bottom line of the most awesome growth of TBN in the last 36 years. We shouted and danced back in 1973 and 1974 with one little station, which we believed would become a TV network. Well, 36 years later we have 9 separate networks with footprints covering the whole world: TBN; The Church Channel; JCTV youth channel; Smile of a Child — Jan’s network for children; Enlace USA, the Spanish language network; plus our foreign networks: The

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A limited quantity of love gifts is ordered each month. If we run out of the gift, a substitute will be sent in its place. The love gifts offered are not for sale. Please do not ask for more than one love gift. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for delivery. NO PHONE ORDERS, PLEASE. Keep the lines open for Salvation, Prayer and Pledge Calls ONLY. God bless you!

WOW! It’s true — Jeff’s platinum voice, which once sounded on Broadway in Jesus Christ Superstar, brings to life some of the all time classic hymns! For many of us, it will bring back “PRECIOUS MEMORIES” of old time church and camp meetings. I’m sure you see that Precious Memories is one of the ten great gospel classics of all time. How could we not be blessed with Rock of Ages, Redeemed, The Haven of Rest, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, and I had to include Just Inside the Eastern Gate, and of course — Sweet Beulah Land. Some virtually forgotten hymns like Satisfied, Knowing You’ll Be There and Yes, I Know makes this an historical treasure you will listen to again and again. Jan and I love you dearly and try our best to bless you with

love gifts in appreciation for your love gifts to YOUR TBN! Your gift or Praise-a-Thon pledge will bring you this gift of music you will cherish forever!

JEFF FENHOLT SINGS CHRISTIAN CLASSICS

SEND YOUR LOVE GIFT TODAY TO: TBN, P.O. BOX A, SANTA ANA, CA 92711

Call TBN’s Prayer and/or Pledge Line: 1-888-731-1000 (toll free in U.S. and Canada) International: +1-714-731-1000To make or renew your Praise-a-Thon pledge, or for more information about TBN, please go to www.tbn.org

© 2010 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.

Healing Channel Arabic language network; TBN Nejat TV in Farsi; TBN Italy; TBN Europe; as well as several programs subtitled in German, French, Hungarian, Urdu and Chinese. Finally, with Cablevision and Time Warner Cable, our New York station now reaches ALL of greater New York/New Jersey! After 25 years of prayer and agony! Our new station in Denver reaches 1.5 million new households, and as of the fi rst quarter of 2010, TBN and The Church Channel will be on the Dish Network (14 million new homes) — both TBN and The Church Channel are already on DirecTV. Overseas, all Russian prisons are seeing Russian language Christian TV 24/7. Now, we are placing dishes in all Russian orphanages! Dishes are pouring into Egypt, India, Sri Lanka and other Middle East nations — plus our American prisons! Dear partners, I have only scratched the surface of the overwhelming growth of your TBN! But, we cannot and will not rest until every soul on planet earth can at least hear the Gospel of salvation! Jan and I are overwhelmed. I am keeping the networks humming — Jan is doing an amazing work in Orlando with The Holy Land Experience theme park. Up to 2,000 souls a day pour through this great soul saving station! BUT, we still need YOU! We, together, are bringing in our part of this amazing harvest — will you help us? Our arms grow heavy at times, but we know you are there — we love you more than words can express as we see the fi nish line in view. Yes, they are running and together we are catching them in Jesus’ Name!

In 2009, TBN provided hundreds of satellite receiving dishes to villages in India, Sri Lanka and Egypt. These “mini” TV stations, are reaching thousands of precious souls with the message of the Gospel!

From Saudi Arabia: “I fi rst came across JCTV in 2004. It changed my way of thinking. It has helped me get closer to God. Thank you so much…. Keep doing what you guys do.”

From Nigeria: “I’m from Nigeria and as a Christian teen in this beautiful but Godless society, it is not easy to live as a child of God. But thank God for JCTV. By watching JCTV, I’ve learned to always stand for Jesus no matter what.”

From Australia: “Just letting you know Top 3 and JCTV have fans in Australia! You guys at JCTV have given me so much strength in God…Thank you for all that you do and your encouragement.

2009 was a banner year for the JCTV network. New programs like “O� the Record” hosted by Brandon Crouch, and favorites like “Top 3” (pictured le� to right: Top 3 host Larissa Lam, guest Rebecca St. James and host Reba Toney), reached young people around the world with the message of the Gospel!

Last year, The Holy Land Experience was host to special guests Franklin Graham, (pictured with Jan and cast

member, Les Cheveldayoff ) and actor Jim Caviezel (pictured with Paul Jr.), as well as Praise the Lord, Behind the Scenes, First to Know, and other programs. Jan and her team worked overtime creating great new productions, exhibits and other attractions at this wonderful Bible theme park dedicated 100% to Jesus!

For more information on The Holy Land Experience go to: www.holylandexperience.com

TBNʼs Second Chance prison outreach ministers hope and restoration to thousands of men and women incarcerated throughout the U.S. Over 450 satellite receiving systems have been sent to prisons across the country bringing the message of the Gospel to inmates via TBNʼs four networks: TBN, The Church Channel, JCTV and Enlace USA.

Second Chance Highlights of 2009:• Indiana Department of Correctionsapproved installation of Second Chance in all adult correctional facilities. Potential impact: Over 28,000 inmates statewide.• Oklahoma Department of Correctionsapproved Second Chance for 17 adult prison institutions, including two for women. Potential impact: Over 13,500 prisoners.

• Florida Department of Juvenile Justiceapproved bringing the JCTV youth network to 25 regional detention centers and 9 state-operated residential programs, including 100 privately contracted residential programs in Florida. Potential impact: An estimated 54,000 troubled youth. • The GEO Group, a world leader in the delivery of correctional, detention and residential treatment services to federal, state and local government agencies, announced an agreement to bring Second Chance into all 47 of its U.S. correctional facilities and detention centers across 15 states. Potential impact: More than 45,000 inmates.• Louisiana Department of Correctionsapproved Second Chance pilot program in three facilities. Potential impact: nearly 4,000 inmates.

For more information about TBN Second Chance, or to make a donation online, please go to: www.tbnsecondchance.org

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