2014 Annual Report
CONTENTS Our Vision and Mission
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Outreach: Medical Clinics
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Outreach: Festival
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Outreach: Miracle of Israel
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Media
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Online
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Publications
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Education
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Events
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Thank You From
JONATHAN BERNIS Dear Friend, When I look back at 2014, it was an incredible year of ministry, made possible because of friends like you. As we walked through newly opened doors of opportunity, we saw so much fruit and so many lives touched by the Good News of Yeshua (Jesus). I am amazed at all you helped us accomplish! In several ways, 2014 was a year of firsts for Jewish Voice. We launched a new humanitarian aid ministry to elderly Holocaust survivors in Israel. We conducted our first Messianic Leadership Retreat in Ethiopia, encouraging Messianic leaders from all over that country. We also held our first citywide pastor’s gathering in Ethiopia, making great strides in dispelling prejudices against Messianic Believers and the Jewish People among evangelical pastors. Over 1,200 local leaders participated in this historic event, which included representation from every major church in Addis Ababa. We also reached out to a new location in Zimbabwe, bringing medical care to those desperately in need of help. And it was there that we celebrated the milestone of treating our 250,000th patient since beginning these medical outreaches! In Israel, we filmed some exciting new teaching footage from biblically historic locations in Israel, which allowed us to release two brand-new products for you to help spread the Good News: Yeshua’s Final Passover and His Final Footsteps: Retracing the Last 24 Hours of Jesus’ Life. Jewish Voice was also recognized by the United Nations as an international NGO (non-governmental organization) for the first time — an incredibly significant recognition! None of this would have been possible without you! I can’t thank you enough for your support.
As you look through this specially prepared report outlining the great things we accomplished together in 2014, I hope you realize just how important you are to Jewish Voice and the work that God has called us to do together. Thank you, and God bless you for your part in a wonderful year. We look forward with tremendous excitement to all God will do in and through us as we minister together in 2015. Serving together,
Jonathan Bernis President & CEO Jewish Voice Ministries International
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OUR VISION AND MISSION V I S I O N
Romans 11:26 states very clearly that the Lord has ordained a set time in history when “All Israel shall be saved.” This occurs as the “fullness of the Gentiles” comes in and the blindness comes off of the eyes of the Jewish People. I believe we are living in those days. Now is the “set time to favor Zion,” the time that God has ordained for the restoration of the Jewish People. Jewish ministries, like Jewish Voice, are destined to move into central focus as the Church understands the role Israel and the Jewish People play in the Last Days preceding the return of the Messiah.
M I S S I O N
“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile” (Romans 1:16). JVM’s mission is two-fold: Proclaiming the Gospel to the Jew first, and also to the Nations (Romans 1:16), and equipping the Church—providing education about the Hebraic roots of Christianity, the Church’s responsibility to Israel and the Jewish People, and how to share Messiah with the Jewish People. The Good News is proclaimed through television, print, humanitarian/medical outreaches, and large-scale international festivals.
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OUTREACH Medical Clinics People don’t care what you know until they know that you care. The free medical and dental clinics we offer to impoverished Jewish People from Lost Tribes communities around the world open the door for sharing the Good News that Yeshua is their true Messiah.
36,310
6,552
PATIENTS TREATED
PEOPLE CAME TO FAITH
5,637
4,851
DENTAL PATIENTS
LIFESTRAWS® DISTRIBUTED
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9,169
EYE GLASSES DISTRIBUTED
Gondar, Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Woliso, Ethiopia
270
Buhera and Gutu, Zimbabwe
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OUTREACH Festi val! Holocaust Sur vi vors 2014 left Ukraine weary and war-torn. Our Hear O Israel! Festival of Jewish Music & Dance in Kiev ministered hope to thousands of hungry souls during Rosh Hashanah, a time of reflection and drawing near to God. Local congregations are following up with 12,500 people who filled out cards, most of them Jewish!
Too many aging Holocaust survivors in Israel are in poverty, unable to live their final years comfortably with such things as eyeglasses and certain dental care. In 2014 we were able to launch a brand new ministry meeting these needs free of charge to these precious people who have suffered so much.
12,500
FOLLOW-UP CARDS COLLECTED
80%
1,600
OR MORE STOOD AND PRAYED
EYE GLASSES DISTRIBUTED
Kiev, Ukraine
Jerusalem, Israel
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OUTREACH Miracle of Israel Three years in the making, “The Miracle of Israel” was created as an outreach tool to reach Jewish People in the United States with the Good News of Yeshua the Messiah. This award-winning documentary is a historical snapshot of the Jewish People and their miraculous survival and restoration to their Land. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, it tells the story of the only nation in world history that maintained a national identity for centuries without a homeland, pointing to the miraculous providence of God for His People. Jonathan Bernis plays a key role in the film, sharing his views on Messianic and Last Days’ prophecy and the identity of the Messiah. The documentary aired on major networks in cities across the U.S. with significant Jewish populations, and local Messianic congregations engaged in following up viewer inquiries and interest.
2014 VIEWERSHIP: Cities Aired in 2014: Chicago Cincinnatti Cleveland Columbus Hartford Houston Kansas City Las Angeles Las Vegas Orlando Pittsburgh Portland San Francisco Seattle St. Louis Toronto/Buffalo Tucson Washington, DC
566,976 HOUSEHOLDS
1,417,440 VIEWERS
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MEDIA
Jewish Voice with Jonathan Bernis is a half-hour, high-definition television program featuring expert guests and anointed Bible teaching. This timely program delivers lively discussions about the Jewish roots of the Christian faith, Last Days’ Bible prophecy and where we are on God’s timeline, current events of Israel and the Middle East, and inspired Bible teachings from Rabbi Jonathan Bernis.
AVAILABLE TO
108+ MILLION AIRS ON
HOMES IN THE U.S.
30
STATIONS/NETWORKS IN
40 COUNTRIES
AVAILABLE TO
700+ MILLION HOMES WORLDWIDE
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ONLINE
It’s an Internet world and we are committed to maximizing ministry by engaging all generations through various online communications channels. The Jewish Voice website is a rich resource for learning about Yeshua, Messianic Judaism, our outreaches, and much more. Emails, the Jewish Voice Blog, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media avenues reach out with Middle East news, prayer points, outreach stories, photos, and information on upcoming Jewish Voice events. Online webcasts bring relevant topics and expert guests to the internet for live, call-in events.
1,168,000
33,000
WEBSITE VISITS
UNIQUE WEBCAST VIEWERS
139,000
22 MILLION
BLOG VISITS
197,000 FACEBOOK FANS
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TV SHOW STREAMING MINUTES DELIVERED
PUBLICATIONS Connections newsletter is an intimate look at the work of Jewish Voice conveying field updates and personal stories of changed lives. Also available online.
Jewish Voice Today magazine is a vibrant tool enlightening readers on world issues pertaining to Israel, Bible prophecy, the Hebraic roots of New Testament faith, and the importance of standing against rising anti-Semitism. Also available online. JEWISH VOICE TODAY MAGAZINE SENT TO
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COUNTRIES
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EDUCATION Sadly, many Believers in the Church today do not understand that God’s covenant with Israel stands as an everlasting covenant. Many Believers mistakenly think that Jewish People have a separate way of salvation other than Yeshua. This often results in the neglect of evangelistic focus on not just an entire people group, but of God’s chosen People. Our Church Relations team takes the Mission of Jewish Voice to local churches and ministries, and helps Believers understand the Jewish roots of Christianity, the Church’s responsibility to Jewish People and to Israel, and how to share Messiah with Jewish People.
OUR SPEAKERS VISITED 24 STATES, PLUS CITIES OUTSIDE THE U.S.: Ontario, Canada Saskatchewan, Canada St. Petersburg, Russia Uppsala, Sweden
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EVENTS Alaskan Cruise
Israel Tour
Amid the impressive beauty of Alaska, cruise participants enjoyed spiritual renewal, worship, and fellowship together. They shared inspiring teaching by Jonathan Bernis and moving concerts by Marty Goetz and Maurice Sklar. Thirty-two couples recommitted themselves in a marriage rededication ceremony, and approximately 140 people enjoyed a Jewish Cooking Demonstration by Jonathan Bernis!
What an amazing experience! Walking where Yeshua walked inspired the faith of tour members like nothing ever before! Many participated in a water immersion in the Jordan River, where John the Baptist immersed Yeshua. One of the most powerful teaching times occurred at Megiddo where Jonathan Bernis explained the site where all history will culminate. Looking down on the valley where the Battle of Armageddon will take place, the Bible was brought to life like never before!
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FINANCIAL 15% INCREASE IN TOTAL GIVING
A 15% increase in giving allowed us to accomplish so much in 2014! We were able to: • bring a medical clinic and the Gospel to a new location in Zimbabwe • help disciple new Believers and establish new congregations among the Lemba of Zimbabwe • treat our 250,000th patient since we began conducting medical outreaches • achieve UN recognition as an international NGO • conduct the first-ever Ethiopian Messianic Leaders Retreat • gather together evangelical pastors from across Ethiopia’s capital city and inspire repentance for previous misunderstanding and prejudice toward Jewish People and Jewish Believers • launch a new ministry within Israel to help fragile Holocaust survivors and share the love of Yeshua with them • bring the message of Yeshua Messiah to war-torn Ukraine through our Hear O’ Israel! Festival of Jewish Music & Dance • and continue carrying out the vision and mission of Jewish Voice through humanitarian outreaches, television, print and online media, and speaking engagements.
Th ere is so much more to do in 2015!
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEWEST 2014 PLATINUM SHALOM PARTNERS
We are so thankful for our valued partners in ministry! None of what we do is possible without their faithfulness! We are recognizing our Platinum Shalom Partners whose regular monthly pledges allow us to plan ministry ahead of time. This allows our ministry to respond to emergencies, and to be better stewards of God’s resources to maximize our Kingdom impact. Thank you to our NEWEST 2014 Shalom Partners listed below. Mark & Donna Adams-Sesow Janie Almodovar Mr. Juan A. Alonzo Ms. Sandra Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Apperson Joan Ashmore Isaac & Cynthia Autny Mr. Albert W. Baker Ranee Cervania & Martin Barnhart Mr. Bernabe Z. Benavidez Jr. Mr. Russ Bernard Mr. Marty Bitela Rosa L. Blankenship Ms. Margaret A. Bowser Mrs. Elleen R. Britton Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown Rochelle Brown Mr. Roland H. Broyles Mr. & Mrs. Rick Bullard Mr. Jim Byrnes Karen K. Caraway Mr. Marion C. Carter Ms. Robin L. Chenal Charlie & Hattie Choate Julian P. Cockrell Mr. John Collopy Arceli S. Colvin Alicia Cook Ms. Irene S. Cooperman Ruth Copeland Mrs. Janette J. Cox Ms. Linda R. Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Loyd A. Davis Ms. Barbara E. Dawson Mr. Allen D. Diercks John & Tracy Dillon Richmond Douglas Sylvia Duckworth Bernardine Edson EJ Contracting LLC Ms. Donna K. Epping Miss Stephanie Escamilla Mr. & Mrs. John G. Evans Ty & Niccene Farrow Dr. Bobby J. Franklin Dr. Thomas Franks Faye Freeman Ms. Mona A. Ghaffari Mrs. Sylvia J. Gibson Mrs. April R. Given Sharon N. Golder Shametta Goodlow Mr. Dennis Gouveia Mrs. Sarah Green Andrea Green Lori Greene Larry Greene Wanda Grimes Gary Hall Mr. Frank E. Haniacek Mr. William Harris Mr. Kirby J. Harter
Guy A. Hawthorne Mr. Larry Hearne Mr. William Herron Gloria Hester Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hickox Ms. Patricia Higley Linda Hogan Ms. Claudia Dee Holder Barbara J. Hollingshead Mrs. Barbara A. Howard Miss Darla M. Howell Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Howlett Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hughes Ms. Tracy Ingram Mr. Thomas Jarrett Mr. & Mrs. Francisco Javier Guerra Mr. William Jenkins Mr. Luke M. Johnson Mr. Adam Jones Diane Karr Cindy Kipling Monica Kiss Mr. David Koh Mrs. Garnet A. Kokoscenski Mr. Louis La Barbera Joyce Lamoreaux Linda Langford Mr. & Mrs. Gene Langhofer Lisa Lauren Mr. & Mrs. Ron Leef Ms. Gloria D. Lochman Mr. Jonathan MacLucas Dr. Barney Maddox Manuel & Kathryn Madrid Mr. & Mrs. William Main Mrs. Terri Margolis Mrs Patricia Marvin Mr. Gregory R. Matthews Mr. Oscar A. Maxey Joeann McClandon Mr. David J. McConnell Ms. Vanessa R. McDaniel Miss Marcia J. McGrory Thomas McLean Mark G. McWhirter Anita Meyer Mr. Roosevelt Middlebrooks Sr. Miss Marilyn B. Miller Bill Miller Kathleen Milner Ms. Virginia Mitzel Laura Montano Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Montgomery Ms. Stephanie L. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Morgan Leslie Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Christopher A. Morgan Mrs. Rosa Morrison Mr. Roberto Q. Murillo Mr. Farai Mutsambiwa Ms. Cathy E. Nunn Nancy Odom Betty J. Ogle
Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Violet Oglesby David Orona Pauline Ortega Floria Overton Marion W. Palmer Dr. April Perry Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Peterson Dr. Robert A. Petrarca Sonda Phillips Mrs. Mary E. Pratt Mary A. Preston Mrs. Heidi R. Pszanka Karla L. Puente Charles C. Regg Mary Richard Ms. Betty Richardson Richardson Waste Removal LLC Mr. Efrain Rivera Ms. Joella Robbins Mr. Frederick Robinson Maritza Rodriguez Larry Rollins Mr. Ruben Rosales Phyllis Rosete Abigail Roudon Ms. Winona Sanders Ms. Sandra M. Schell Allen & Marcie Schindler Jennifer Scott Mr. Travis Shenefield Neal D. Sheppard Mr. Clyde D. Shoffner Darrell W. Sias Ray Sines Dennis H. Smith Jessica Smith Mrs. Charlotte A. Smith Spirit Song International Mr. & Mrs. Charles & Susan Staffel Miss Secunda Steele Miss Jean Stidham Mrs. Diane Stipp Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Stollings Mr. & Mrs. Glen Strand Miss Ava Taylor Kenny Thomas Dr. Bill Tomasik Emma Tounians Julie Vachal Mr. Darrell VanBuskirk Jesus Verastegui Sharleen Villegas Mr. & Mrs. James Wallace Mr. & Mrs. John Weitzel Mr. & Mrs. Ken Wendt Nancy Whitlow Mr. C. D. Williams Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Wills Sherry Wilson Mr. Duval Witter World Outreach Worship Center Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Yeager
Thank you to ALL of our faithful Shalom Partners who have contributed to the successes in 2014. www.jewishvoice.org
THE STORY OF ONE She hoisted the wheelbarrow and leaned all her strength into it to begin pushing. Wobbling at first with the awkward cargo, she eventually found balance, and began a steady walk. It was not easy to push the weight of her 39-year old husband, but it was the only way. They lived an hour’s walk from our 2014 Gutu clinic in Zimbabwe and her husband needed medical help. Wilson is a farmer, a strong man who works the hard ground to provide for his family. He chops wood for fires that chase away the night frost and keep his tiny home warm. Two days ago, his ax missed the wood and slammed into his foot instead. And broke a bone. It was a hard road to walk all the way to the JVMI medical clinic, but an even harder road lay ahead of this farming family if they did not go. This kind of injury is serious no matter where one lives. But in the Zimbabwe bush country, with no access to medical care, the possibilities were grim: almost certain infection, possible gangrene, fever, losing the limb entirely, or even death. And then, a widow and children left to fend for themselves. But, we were there when they needed us. And with a baby on her back, Wilson’s wife pushed him in a wheelbarrow for over an hour to reach us. Doctors cleaned his wound, set his bone, and sutured him up. Without our care, Wilson could
have lost the use of his leg, or a possible much worse outcome. With new hope, the husband and wife settled themselves back into their wheelbarrow positions, and with a heave and push, they headed off. They would do it all over again the next day as they would come back for doctors to check the wound and change the dressing. “What could have been” was changed into hope for an entire family. The damage of an ax could have meant devastation, but the impact of the skilled and compassionate care of our outreach team was life-changing. We go because of people like Wilson. We go to heal lifethreatening conditions, relieve pain, and restore vision. As powerful as this is, the most important gift we bring is the Good News of Yeshua – the offer of healing for their hearts. This is just one story, but there are thousands more. Tens of thousands of lives were changed in 2014.
We – you and JVMI – are making a difference. TOGETHER we are healing bodies, drying tears, and bringing hope.
Thank You for partnering
with us in 2014! ...standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel... —Philippians 1:27 (NASB)