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people praying for the Peace of Jerusalem
175 Nations Praying in unity for the peace of Jerusalem
48 Countries Participated in 21-days of fasting and prayer for Jerusalem
22 languages materials for praying for Jerusalem were translated into
1000 People Participated in 72-hour Awake Jerusalem event
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From the Ends of the Earth, the Global Church Awakens to Jerusalem Over the course of twenty-one days, something extraordinary happened. From September 10 through September 30, over 1000 people from 48 nations participated in three weeks of global fasting and prayer focused on Jerusalem. Led by Bishop Robert Stearns along with over thirty global Christian leaders, this fast included special prayer sessions on Facebook Live with various special guests, including a session with an Orthodox Rabbi, which had over 100,000 views. The fast led up to the global Awake Jerusalem gathering in Jerusalem October 7-9, which began with the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem! This year the Day of Prayer event was broadcast live to 190 nations, featuring internationally-acclaimed worship and dance artists, and a keynote speech by Deputy Prime Minister of Israel, Dr. Michael Oren. Following that event around 500 young millennial Christians from 20 nations participated in a 72-hour round-the-clock event known as Awake Jerusalem, worshiping and prayer in key locations across the city and also with the Christian Arab community in Bethlehem.
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As students connected their faith to the Land
For the 15th consecutive year, Eagles’ Wings
brother” the Jewish people.
and people of Israel, the love of these young adult Christians visibly grew for their “elder
sent Christian student leaders from colleges and universities across the nation to be participants in the 2018 Israel Experience Dubbed the “Christian Birthright” by the Jerusalem Post and Eretz Magazine, the Israel Experience is connecting young millennial Christians with the roots of their faith in Israel, among the Jewish people and also the Christian Arab community. One of this year’s highlights was when the students had the opportunity to give blood to help provide for future emergency needs
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“There will always be a part of me in the land that I now hold near and dear to my heart.” ~ Jessica 2018 Israel Experience ................................................... Already over 80 young people are planning to participate in the 2019 Israel Experience trip.
in Israel.
“This land has given me so much, including my faith, and this is the least I can do to give back to the people.” ~ Garrison, 2018 Israel Experience
50 Students Visited the Holy Land and were transformed for life!
Transformed
47 Pastors and will now help impact the furture of Israel!
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Impact
Millennial Pastors and Leaders Trip Thanks to the generosity of our partners we were able to bring 47 young millennial pastors to Israel. In January we brought a group of key leaders from America and in October we brought some of the most significant key millennial leaders in Brazil. The impact of this trip cannot be overstated, both in its significance for Israel, America and for Brazil. The combined social media reach alone of the pastors on these trips were 5 million followers. This trip was a strategic moment to allow these major influencers of the next generation to get to see first-hand what Israel was all about. The trip not only changed their perspective about Israel but bonded these leaders together in a profound way. As Bishop Robert taught them throughout the journey, they began to understand why this land was so important for Christians today. Each day they would post what they were learning to their social media,
5 Million
combined social media reach of these pastors
educating tens of thousands more. The pastors’ group had a chance to meet and interact with government leaders, Jewish religious leaders, and Palestinian Christians. They also visited the Eagles’ Wings Abraham’s Bread Feeding Center that is caring for those in need in the land. Many are already planning to return to with their congregations.
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Visiting Israel Transforms
Millennial Pastors Mission to Israel - Continued
Meetings local Israelis and learning about the culture.
One of the many social media posts from the trip with tens of thousands of views
Special dinner at the Sea of Galilee
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“Going to Israel with Eagles’ Wings has completely transformed our entire church.” ~ Matheus, leaders in Brazil
4 Open Doors in Brazil Following the successful Brazil Millennial leaders trip, doors have opened for Eagles’ Wings to have an ongoing presence in Brazil. In partnership with Dunamis movement, Eagles’ Wings is now working with over eight different movements in the nation of Brazil representing over 50,000 Christians. Bishop Robert and the Eagles’ Wings team have been invited to speak at eight key churches in Brazil, focusing on the topic of why Christians should stand with Israel. We are also working with several movements in the nations to bring as many as 1,000 Brazilian Christians to Israel in 2019. In addition Bishop Robert’s books No We Can’t and the Watchmen on the Wall manual are being printed in Portuguese for widespread distribution across Brazil.
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5 European Impact This summer saw our impact in Europe
book No We Can’t was printed in the Czech
increase in dramatic ways as Bishop Robert
language and given personally to every
was invited on a ministry tour speaking and
member of the Czech parliament at a beauti-
leading worship throughout Germany and
ful ceremony in the government palace. Just
the Czech Republic. Bishop Robert and the
weeks after this event Czech President Milos
team ministered In Karlsruhe, Germany with
Zeman visited the Knesset to announce that
dear friends Pastor Daniel and Isolde Mueller
the Czech government was considering mov-
who pastor one of the largest Charismatic
ing their embassy to Jerusalem.
Czech parliamentarians receiving the “No, We Can’t” book
Caption: Robert Stearns meets with Eagles’ Wings German attorney about the future of our work there
congregations in the nation. Then Bishop ministered at Die Tabue, a vibrant congregation in Heidelberg, Germany. From there he traveled to Prague in the Czech Republic where Bishop spoke at the national auditorium on praying for Israel as a Watchmen on the Wall. Following that conference, thanks to our generous partners Bishop’s
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“Through Robert’s teaching and the strong Presence of God, the Lord brought me out of my Prison. I received new Power, to take the next steps in preparation for Israel.” ~ Dorothy, Heidelberg, Germany
Bishop Robert teaches on Israel at national conference in Prague, Czech Republic
A view of the Charles Bridge in the city of Prague
and regions impacted
100,000+ miles traveled
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Over 20 cities
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New York, Los Angeles key hubs for global movement Bishop Robert and the Eagles’ Wings team ministered in over 20 cities and regions throughout the United States in 2018. Through dynamic teaching and powerful worship over 500,000 people were ministered to and equipped to pray for and stand with Israel. Our presence in the Los Angeles area through the Israel Christian Nexus saw an increased impact in both the Jewish and Christian communities. The New York City area continued to be a key region for this growing movement. Through Celebrate Israel events in key cities, conferences, and guest ministry with leading churches across the country this global movement continued to grow in its scope and impact.
500,000 Impacted by teaching and worship
8 Celebrate Israel year as the songs of Zion filled the air as
“It’s not often that you will see a Rabbi short of words, but (tonight) I’m a little speechless…this (Celebrate Israel) event could not have come at a better time.”
Eagles’ Wings hosted Celebrate Israel events
~ Rabbi Eric Berk of Temple B’nai Sholom,
A sea of waving hundreds of blue and white Israeli flags filled church after church this
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in Alabama, Ohio, Connecticut, and Los Angeles. In the wake of events such as the tragic Pittsburgh synagogue shooting these events took on a deeper meaning as a declaration of support and solidarity against the forces of anti-Semitism. Not only were the many Christian attendees encouraged and inspired but our Jewish guests shared poignantly of the impact of these events.
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“It was an overwhelming joy at seeing so many blue and white Israeli flags waving throughout the Church; such a joyous and inspiring celebration of Israel.” ~ Rabbi Mitch Hervitz, Temple Sholom, Greenwich, CT
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“My parents would never believe that I, a child of Holocaust survivors, would ever be welcomed into a church – much less invited to share. In many ways, we are living miracles.” ~ Rabbi Joseph Schonberger of Temple El Emeth, Youngstown, OH
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EW Updates
New Website
East Coast Conference
Awake Jerusalem
Global Updates
Pastor Joe Green
KSOM
We launched a completely
Our twenty-fifth East Coast
Global 3-day gathering
Eagles’ Wings launches a
Joins Eagles’ Wings
Kairos School of Ministry
redesigned web platform
Conference “Fire & Presence”
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worship with many of those in attendance experiencing personal transformation.
2019 Look Ahead We want to thank all of our partners who have supported this global movement through their prayers and support. This is just a glimpse of the difference you are making in countless lives. This impact is only increasing as we look to 2019.
for making this impact possible!
Millennial Pastors Israel Trip
January 30 – February 8
East Coast Conference “Awake” in Cranford, NJ
July 10-14
Awake Jerusalem September 30 – October 12 Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem October 6 Trip to Korea October 15-19 For more information on all other EW events throughout the year please visit E A G L E S W I G N S . O R G ...................................................
Donations If this report has touched your heart and you believe in the impact we are making together, then would you consider making a donation to the efforts that are ahead in 2019? It’s an honor to Partner with you to see Gods work unfold around the world.
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