CBN Philippines - We assisted 32,579 people in northern Mindinao in response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Sendong. Disaster relief efforts included distribution of household items such as mats, blankets, soap and bottled water as well as medical services for those affected. Our staff also organized neighborhood clean-up efforts in Cagayan de Oro, a major city.
Praise Reports
West Africa: Through our CBN centers last month, 45,994 people heard the gospel in 81 evangelistic outreaches with 6,314 praying to receive Jesus as their Savior.
The prayer center in Nigeria responded to 13,225 calls and received 277 emails/letters and 3,388 text messages. As a result, 99 people prayed to accept Christ.
CBN staff drilled fresh water wells in 25 rural communities in Ghana, Nigeria and Liberia benefitting 24,260 people. 422 prayed to receive salvation.
East and Southern Africa:120 video evangelism events were held in all 9 provinces in South Africa. 14,759 people attended and 8,840 made decisions for Christ.
Turning Point is now airing on NTV in Uganda.
SSTV in South Sudan already broadcasts Turning Point and
The 700 Club, and now the classic Superbook series will
be airing.
CBN’s Operation Blessing International (OBI) staff met with 350 farmers in Kenya. They distributed dry maize for them to eat and seedlings to plant. Also, a water tank was provided.
French Africa:45 Christian leaders celebrated CBN’s 50 years of life-transforming ministry around the world with our staff.
A foundation was laid for a renewed strategic partnership with churches in Senegal to advance the Kingdom of God in this nation.
12,694 people contacted the media ministry centers among our 18 countries in French Africa. Of these, 1,626 committed their lives to Jesus.
17,300 people attended evangelism events in Burkina Faso and 1,230 attended prayer meetings. As a result, 1,302 gave their lives to Christ.
Testimony
Negolot is blind and lives with her grandchildren in Kenya. They depend on food from the government but it is not enough for the whole family. She was grateful when OBI provided dry maize. “My heart is filled with joy to know my grandchildren and I will have something to eat. You were sent by God.”
Prayer Requests
Please pray for our missionaries in East Africa who have completed a year of God’s service and for those who will replace them.
Pray for the 30 children in Senegal that received cleft lip/palate surgery.
East & South Center |
West Center |
French Center
Praise Reports
United Kingdom:The prayer center received 2,938 calls and 70 letters/emails/text messages. 70 people committed their lives to Christ.
We sponsored a three-day summer camp for neglected children in Wales. Activities included sports and motivational programs by Christian athletes.
The UK 700 Club website now offers video of daily shows compatible with both computers and iPad, iPhone and Android mobile devices.
Testimony
“Thanks to your prayer team for praying and bringing Jesus closer to me. I will trust in His forgiveness from now on and put my faith in Him.” Mrs. Bauer, who watches The 700 Club in Germany
Prayer Requests
Pray for our staff as they write German 700 Club show scripts and a newsletter.
Pray that the new Superbook® DVD Club website will reach the hearts of children in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Europe Center
Praise Reports
CBN Hong Kong was invited to offer training to the congregations of all of the Three Self Churches in Guangdong province. We began a year ago with the Union Church. In October a toll-free counseling hotline was launched. After receiving official blessing from the State Administration for Religious Affairs, the church promoted the service more widely.
15 cleft lip/palate surgeries were completed along with 4 heart surgeries.
500 winter school uniforms were distributed to students in Guizhou.
Mongolia: CBN’s Orphan’s Promise (OP) is caring for 25 orphans at the Gerel Orphanage, including abandoned and special needs children. This month, the provision of food was increased to help nourish the kids so they will have better growth.
Testimony
12-year-old Du Yu is an orphan who attends primary school in Shi Ban Ho. There are 400 students and some of them must walk for hours to attend the only school in this remote village. CBN staff members walk 3 hours each week to teach English classes. CBN is not only offering a better education for the children but we are showing how much we care about them.
Prayer Requests
Pray for wisdom for our staff as they distribute scholarships to students through the Rewarding the Diligent University project.
China Center |
Hong Kong Center
Praise Reports
The Kiev prayer center received 3,839 calls/letters/emails/text messages resulting in 145 decisions for Christ. Also, 3,440 people joined church fellowships and 329 cell groups were established.
3,014 children benefitted from humanitarian projects resulting in 28 salvations.
10,736 young people and church leaders attended Bible training seminars in Ukraine.
Testimony
“I watch The 700 Club and really like it. I am an Orthodox Christian and decided to become a partner. I have a small salary but want to give to you every month.” Liana from Russia
Prayer Requests
Pray about our plans to start missionary schools in Kazakhstan and Moldova.
Russia/CIS Center
Praise Reports
15,340 calls, letters/emails/text messages were received in response to CBN television shows; 93 prayed to dedicate their lives to God. Also, 97 people made decisions for Christ through our internet media ministries.
16,742 benefited from 60 fresh water bore-wells drilled. As a result, 85 people came to Christ.
28,743 patients were given medical care through 98 outreaches, 147 received cataract surgeries, 856 were given eyeglasses, 15 wheelchairs were distributed, 6,698 people received anti-parasite medicine and 2,261 HIV patients were provided medicine and ministry. During these outreaches, 298 made the decision to follow Jesus.
OP sponsors 12 centers that provide education and mentoring for 1,260 at-risk children which enables them to attend school.
Testimony
“We used to get water from taps but that was irregular because of power cuts. Very often we had to miss work so we could fetch water. We are all happy now about the bore well that you provided because there is plenty of water and we can draw it any time.” Rani Kumari from Andhra Pradesh
Prayer Requests
Pray for wisdom as the new Superbook® series is launched across India.
India Center
Praise Reports
47,528 calls, letters/emails/text messages were received in response to CBN television programs; 869 professed Christ as their Savior.
Medical services were given to 28,551 patients through 58 missions. 13 cataract surgeries were completed; 10 cleft lip/palate procedures were provided.
Dina Hiji Mangsa, the new version of Solusi in Sundanese captured first place in its time slot. The show airs on STV in West Java.
Testimony
“My name is Chika. I used to smoke, drink alcohol, and use drugs. One day, after watching OneCubed.tv, I contacted your prayer center for deliverance and accepted Christ as my Savior. Now when I think I may slip back into my old destructive ways, I am reminded by God to pray for strength. He is then present in my heart, thoughts, and actions.”
Prayer Requests
Pray for wisdom for our staff as they produce Solusi in Sundanese. They are considered the world’s largest unreached people group.
Indonesia Center
Praise Reports
During the past month across the region, 55,097 people benefited from humanitarian aid and 1,050 from ministry-related outreaches. Also, 3,624 calls were answered. Through all these efforts, 1,506 committed their lives to Christ.
Caribbean Islands - CBC Channel 8 is now airing Turning Point in Barbados.
Ecuador - CBN partnered with a local church in Quevedo for their annual Christmas outreach. This is the eleventh year the event for families was organized. It was held in the city’s stadium where over 10,300 people attended. The highlight was a musical theater adaptation of CBN’s Spanish children’s TV show Agua Viva (Living Water), which teaches the true meaning of Christmas and Jesus’ mission on earth. Evangelistic tracts were handed out in the thousands. Buses brought kids from the most impoverished areas. About 5,000 children, youth and adults accepted Christ as their Savior.
El Salvador - Following a tropical storm, OBI provided people with hygiene kits that included soap, shampoo, tooth paste, and tooth brushes.
OBI teams shared advice with farmers about papaya production and budgeting.
Honduras - Following a fire at the New Hope Home for children, OBI donated cradles, clothing, toys and a picnic table.
Jamaica - The Homestead Child Care facility was added to the five homes OP supports.
Mexico - Multimedios began airing Vida Dura on Channel 9, reaching an audience of 1.5 million.
OBI donated and installed a water unit in a community of 8,000 people affected by Hurricane Jova.
Nicaragua - Canyon orphanage reported that every child passed their grade in school. This is the first time the kids have succeeded in this task. OP was thanked for providing support for the proper nutrition that helped allow these results.
Peru - OBI distributed 2,250 pairs of TOM’s shoes to needy children.
Pacifico TV is now broadcasting Club 700 Hoy, Mundo Cristiano and One Cubed. The station airs in Lima through cable TV and the internet to a potential audience of 2.5 million.
Testimony
“I am thankful for your excellent programs. Every day, I can reaffirm my faith that God does exist. He is with each one of us and listens to our prayers.” Mario from Colombia
Prayer Request
Pray for favor with TV stations so more CBN shows will be aired across Latin America.
Latin America Center
Praise Reports
The annual “Holiday of Hope and Cheers” program brings toys and the love of Christ to children in impoverished neighborhoods.
This year 9,627 kids were given Christmas presents. Toy distribution events included songs, games, Christian children’s videos and Bible stories. CBN staff and volunteers shared the gospel with the youngsters. 5,553 received Jesus into their heart.
The prayer center handled 7,225 calls, 151,160 text messages, 948 letters/emails and 1,615 online chats. These responses resulted in 11,021 decisions for Christ. Additionally, 1,473 new believers were referred to local churches.
2,869 children attended Kids Camp. 2,014 asked Jesus into their hearts.
6,746 people received care at medical clinics resulting in 1,872 salvations. Also, 42 wheelchairs were donated.
Discipleship training was conducted for 108 pastors and 167 lay workers from 81 churches.
Books were distributed to public schools and a day care center that benefited 1,250 children.
Testimony
“Because of your help, many good changes have happened in our community. With this livelihood project, we were able to recover from the devastation of Typhoon Frank from three years ago. Thank you.” Village Chief Pilayo
Prayer Requests
Pray for more volunteers who share the vision of our prayer center to win people to Christ.
Philippines Center
Praise Reports
Myanmar - 20 wells were drilled that provide 4,540 beneficiaries with clean water.
Thailand - In Thailand, where child sexual abuse is a major concern, we are making a difference. Sponsored by OP, the first educational initiative called “3-3-5” was attended by children and parents. Kids learned how to protect themselves and their friends from sexual abuse. They were taught 3 important things about themselves; 3 things they should do if they feel unsafe; and 5 things a friend can do when a child is abused. In 2012, we will join with ministry partners to bring this training to an estimated 10,000 youngsters.
CBN Siam participated in the Global Day of Worship. 70% of the 760 who attended were young people. The event was streamed on the internet.
Testimony
“I appreciate the topic of abuse and children’s rights. We have value and should receive love and justice. It was good to learn how to protect ourselves and give advice to others.” 14-year-old girl from Thailand who attended the “3-3-5” training
Prayer Requests
Pray for good weather in Laos during our construction of the latrines and bore wells.
Pray for the girls at Victory House in Vietnam who have aged out of orphanages and are being discipled while they complete their school studies.
Thailand Center
Cambodia Center
Laos Center
