SENDING THE HOPE AND GRACE OF JESUS TO THE WORLD

JUNE 2021 Newsletter

02 — Embracing the FATHER’S HEART for You

Don’t miss this year’s K-Love Fan Awards — Airing Friday, June 4th @ 8/7c

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Michael W. Smith Father’s Day Special 05 — Airing June 18th@8/7c —

05 Insights Israel gives you a 06 International Network: 07 The Abraham Accords: TBN fascinating inside look at Bibel TV is taking God’s series explores historic Middle — the modern Jewish nation — love across Germany — East peace agreements une is one of the most excit- fathers who were abusive, unen- Recently Laurie and I sat down ing months of the year, filled gaged, distant, or absent. with singer and worship leader Jwith anticipation and a whole Michael W. Smith to talk about his The good news is that, regard- lot of joy for just about everyone. own dad, and what he learned from less of what kind of earthly father Summer is beginning, the school him about the true character of the we had, through Jesus each of us year is ending, young people are has access to a heavenly Father heavenly Father. Michael has laid it graduating from high school and who loves us without measure, is all out in his just-published book, college, and folks everywhere are ever present in our lives, and is The Way of the Father: Lessons From looking forward to vacations, fam- absolutely committed to our good. My Dad, Truths About God. ily trips, get-togethers, and sun- filled weekends of picnics, barbe- Calling his dad his personal hero, cues, and other good times. Michael writes that Paul Smith was the “kindest, gentlest man I have And right at the center of a lot of ever known. The person in my life those good times are the dads we who was always the most like Jesus celebrate on that one special day to me and consistently reflected the heart of the heavenly Father — and God was the first and the ultimate heavenly Father who gave His most in June called Father’s Day. It’s a qualities of my Abba Father.” the servant heart of Jesus — through Father, so He can father you. In precious Son to adopt us into His day set aside to thank the men who his deep love, support, care, and fact, He wants to father you. He forever family. That same heav- helped bring us into the world, recall A blue-collar worker in a Ken- commitment to his family, his com- longs to father you. At any age and enly Father promises to protect us the good times we’ve enjoyed, and tucky oil refinery for over forty passion toward others, and in his any stage of life, He is there, ready. (Psalm 23), guide us (Psalm 32:8), honor them in every way we can. Michael W. Smith with Matt and Laurie years, Paul effectively modeled to faithfulness to his place and pur- Regardless of the presence or provide for us (Matthew 6:31-33), pose in life. absence of your dad or your mom, and to never, ever leave or forsake God can be a Father to you.” us (Hebrews 13:5). Even in the years when Michael drifted from his faith, his dad and Friend, we could never over- Embracing the mom never stopped believing Regardless of the state the importance of your prayer in him and praying for him. And presence or absence and partnership with TBN as we throughout Michael’s career in of your dad or your deliver this crucial message of the Christian music, no one was a bigger FATHER’S HEART for You mom, God can be a Father’s love to individuals around support than his father. “If there’s the world. Thank you for standing any good in me — other than God at “ Father to you. with us. Eternity alone will reveal work in my life,” Michael once said, — Michael W. Smith, Laurie and I are both grateful for the And for fathers who have fallen his son the behavior and attitude the fruit of your commitment to “it’s because of my dad.” The Way of the Father fathers we were blessed with, and short, God extends the promise of of a man committed to excellence this ministry. Reading those words, I can’t thankful for the legacies they passed forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and recon- in what God had given him to do. Sadly, notes Michael, that Our love and prayers for you help but reflect on how closely on to us of loving God and reaching ciliation (Malachi 4:6) because of “Even if he was sick, injured, or presence of godly fathers is grow- ” always, others with His hope and grace. the finished work of Jesus. exhausted, all those years he was ing less and less common. “In our they parallel the vision and mis- at his station working the swing culture today, I am well aware that sion that is at the heart of all we Of course, I know from my own Nowhere is the life-changing shift,” writes Michael. “His work many people don’t have my tes- do here at TBN. Across the earth experience as a dad that at their truth of the Father heart of God there are untold millions — even ethic and commitment to his co- timony of strong, godly parents,” best every father is imperfect and more evident than in 1 John 3:1, billions — of individuals in need of workers were only surpassed by his he writes. “There was not a great falls far short of all he would like which declares: “Behold what father who reflected the image of a father’s love and care. And for love for his God and our family.” to be and do for his kids. And it’s manner of love the Father has God. Not even a good father. For nearly fifty years the core message certainly no secret that many indi- bestowed on us, that we should be Throughout the book Michael some, no father at all. But part of threading its way through every viduals struggle with memories of called children of God!” writes of how his dad mirrored the the great news of the gospel is that program we air is that there is a Matt and Laurie Crouch

2 Trinity Broadcasting Network — Sending the Hope and Grace of Jesus to the World TBN 24 Hour Prayer Line: 714-731-1000 or go to www.TBN.org/Prayer 3 TBN PRAISE & PROGRAMMING WATCH WEEKNIGHTS@8/7c MICHAEL W. SMITH Airs Friday, June 18, @ 8/7c And view all your favorite past Praise shows on-demand at watch.tbn.org/praise. Father’s Day Special

on’t miss this special Watch and Worship With the K-Love Fan Awards DTBN music worship program, as Michael W. he K-Love Fan Awards Smith honors all fathers — Treturn to TBN June 4, as Matthew West hosts the only and encourages us to fan-voted awards program in run to the arms of the Christian music. This year’s DANNY GOKEY heavenly Father, who show features performances by knows and loves us a “Who’s Who” of contempo- more than any earthly rary Christian singers and wor- Airs Friday evening, June 4 @ 8/7c. dad ever could. shippers, including Crowder, Steven Curtis Chapman, Bethel DOWNLOAD THE TBN APP TO YOUR FAVORITE DEVICE Music’s Jenn Johnson, For King WE THE KINGDOM & Country, Cory Asbury, Na- talie Grant, Elevation Worship, We the Kingdom, Tauren Wells, Mercy Me, and many more. TAUREN WELLS Don’t miss it! INSIGHTS ISRAEL & THE MIDDLE EAST is an exclusive TBN documenta- ry series that gives viewers an inside look into modern Israel and its unique MATT AND LAURIE IN- role in the Middle East. Produced by the TERVIEWED TBN Israel studios, Insights Israel fea- HOST SHANNON BREAM tures stories about what the nation and on how God uses women to people of Israel are accomplishing in fulfill His purposes. Shan- regards to technology, innovation, faith, non’s new book is The Wom- and more, and includes interviews from en of the Bible Speak: The Israelis who are leaders in their indus- Wisdom of 16 Women and Airs Thursday evenings tries and disciplines. Their Lessons for Today. @ 9:30/8:30c

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REFLECTIONS of the FATHER n his new book The Way of the Father, Grammy® winning Isinger-songwriter Michael W. Smith offers a deeply personal reflection on the life and legacy of his father, Paul Smith, relating the many ways in which his dad modeled the love and faithfulness of the heavenly Father. Sharing how his dad inspired him using biblical principles and virtues, through this deeply engaging account Michael shows that no matter who our earthly parents have been in our lives, our Abba Father will never fail us. Our thank you this month for your gift of any amount to TBN!

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n Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness, Eric Metaxas presents exquisitely crafted short portraits Iof seven historic, influential Christian men: George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and . Each biography brings to life a man who stood strong in the face of nearly overwhelming opposition and circumstances. Through these stories of faith and fortitude, Seven Men encourages us to lift our gaze to the author and finisher of our faith.

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