6 | FROM THE OFFICE
Mark Dijkens Regional Director
It is already April and 2021 is well on its way! We have some great updates to share with you as our valued partners and friends. It is because of your prayers and financial support that we are able to effectively share the Gospel through CBN’s ministry projects. We ultimately thank the Lord for the opportunities He gives each day. The privilege to share hope and life to the people we love and serve.
United Kingdom & Ireland CBN Hope Line. In June this year, CBN celebrates 19 years of ministry in the UK and Europe. CBN first registered in the United Kingdom in June 2002 with the aim to start broadcasting the Gospel message through programming on TV and offering follow up ministry through the 700 Club Prayer Line. Today, our CBN Hope Line is touching the lives of thousands of callers each month and remains one of our most effective tools to reach out to viewers with the love that Jesus deposited in our hearts for them. Each call is an opportunity to see the Holy Spirit move in someone’s life, and see desperate situations turned around for good.
precious man prayed a daring prayer: “God, if Jesus is real, show me and set me free from my doubts and fears. Fill me with Your Spirit, cover me in the blood of Jesus and make me born again”. These were his very words. God is faithful and Jesus came into his heart, that very moment. The Bible teaches us that the angels of God rejoice over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10) and we know there was much joy in heaven, as well as on earth that day! This is just one story and we have so many more. We are grateful for the opportunity to share the best news ever to anyone who wants to hear it. What an honour to see lives changed!
In recent months we have received more than 3500 inbound calls, and our team made more than 500 outbound calls. We have ministered to people in varied circumstances and from all walks of life. One memorable call was from a Muslim man who was searching and seeking for truth. A Hope Team member shared about Jesus and His love for us. During that call this
Operation Blessing. Besides sharing the Good News through media, CBN also shares the love of Jesus in practical ways. CBN’s Operation Blessing provides much needed relief and support to people all around the world by providing food, clean water, medical assistance and disaster relief. In the United Kingdom, we are helping vulnerable families through our Hope
