Christmas  Specials !

December 19
10:00 p.m.   Christmas Memories with Joni Eareckson Tada - Reflecting on a Christmas long ago.Joni's timeless and consistent  encourage- ment brings us right back to the manger in Bethlehem
 

December 21
3:00 p.m.   Candlelight Carols  - 49th performance of Moody Bible Institute  Christmas pageant with music performed by the Moody Symphonic Band, Moody Chorale, Men's Collegiate Choir and Women's Concert Choir.

7:00 p.m.  Wheaton College Christmas Special - music groups from Wheaton College.

8:00 p.m.  A Christmas Carol - Dramatic interpretation of Charles Dickens classic work as read by Mike Kellog
 

December 25
2:00 p.m.  The Messiah - Christmas portion of Handel's Oratorio
8:00 p.m.  Celebrate the Child - A Special with Michael Card - sharing the hope that Jesus brings to our world.

Christmas Greatings to Each of You !

As we celebrate Christmas, this is the fifth time that I have had the privilege of wishing all of our listeners a blessed time of the year. I am thankful to God for allowing me to work, and to be a part of a team that represents Christ and is concerned about getting out the message that he came to live, die and rise again so that we might receive the greatest gift of all, eternal life. Every time I hear the song "I Can Only Imagine," it sets my mind to thinking about that time when we will see Him face to face.  What an awesome gift! May our gifts to each other reflect that sentiment. 
God bless you all.
Billie,  Secretary

A special holiday Greeting to all the WCIF Family. The listeners, staff and all the pastors, youth ministers, teachers, Moms, Dads, students who share the love of Jesus every day of the week.   Families are important.  Being a part of a family is a part of being human. Whether its gathering for fellowship at our local churches or getting together at granny's for that holiday dinner. We like to be together with those who care about  us, who really love us beyond our faults. So who is our family? We are all a part of an even greater world wide family of believers all over the planet. I just received an E-mail from a brother I worked with in Ecuador. We worked together on mission radio projects spreading the Good news of Jesus in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, & Ecuador. From my work in these coun- tries I have found My family extends to the ends of the earth. Why not let God use you this holiday season  and all the year to be family to someone who needs one. 
Jim,  Engineer
 

My wife and I love celebrating Jesus' birth. And we always say this is going to be the best Christmas ever!  We sure have enough decorations to remind us of the season. We have so much Christmas stuff that we have to keep it at my in laws house. My wife brought it all home the other day and it was 7 super large Tupperware type of containers. I asked what in the world was in those storage containers and she said, with a smile on her face, " Christmas decorations!" She turns the house into something between Santa's workshop and the birthplace of Jesus. She does a great job and it takes her quite awhile to do it.
Last year we started a tradition to write down in this big book all the ways God has blessed us in the past year and the many things we are thankful for. I look forward to looking over what we wrote last year and adding to it.   This year  we are sending out Christmas cards with a picture on the front of our black lab with reindeer antlers on and from the antlers hang Christmas light bulbs. It looks hilarious! I don't think Kiley likes it too much but she does get a big rawhide on Christmas Day.
I sure hope that you will join us for another special Christmas at  WCIF. We are going to have some awesome Christmas specials and once again the Christmas music that reminds us what this time of year is all about -  Jesus and his birth!!!!
Merry Christmas,
Scott,  Announcer

Living my life as a Christian single can make things a bit lonely during the holiday season. It's always a challenge to keep my spirits up when I live so far away from my family.  That's why it is a true blessing to me when friends go out of their way to make sure I am not alone for the holidays. I am grateful to God for the John Anderson family who invites me into their heart and home for Christmas Day.
I don't know what I would do otherwise without this wonderful invitation on an annual basis. I would hate to have to spend Christmas alone.  But it is a certainty that there are hundreds, even thousands, of people who face spending the holidays alone. Won't you make this Christmas especially exciting by inviting someone into your home and adopting them as your family? Both you and your guest will be blessed.  Remember those in need and those who are lonely throughout the Christmas season. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Cliff,    Announcer
 

An exciting season is here!  It's a time for celebration and a time to clarify our thinking.  For a little while we can set the world aside and focus our joy knowing there is more to life than what the world has to offer!  Listen to the significance of the second verse of the prayer found in Psalm 20,  "May He send you help from the sanctuary and strengthen you out of Zion".  Now that is going straight to the top for assistance.  During this special season as we celebrate Christ's birth we are assured that the problems we face have been handled decisively.  Our sins are dealt with and our path leads home.  Jesus has come!
The verse also reminds us not only is our past and future taken care of but so is today.   Help is needed - help is available from the One who knows we need to be sustained on a daily basis.  The victory is won but the enemy must still be engaged until God says it's time.  Our instructions and encouragement are in His Book for all to see.  He just never leaves us to our own resources does He?
So my prayer for you this special season - May He (continue to) send you help FROM THE SANCTUARY and strengthen you from Zion!
Lee,   General Manager
 

Sleep in heavenly peace ... These words from a familiar carol have been in my thoughts recently. In fact the desire for peace has surely echoed in many hearts as the world offers anything but peace.  Twice in the past couple of  weeks, I've heard the story of the King who held an art competition to select the picture that most portrayed peace.  The winning artist showed a storm; however, in the midst of the storm was a  small bird, peacefully caring for its nest behind a waterfall.  "Seek peace and pursue it" (Ps. 34:14)  the scripture says, and, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee". (Isaiah 26:3).   I n the prophecy about the coming Savior, Jesus is called our Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6).  Jesus tells us  "In this world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer,  I have overcome the world." (John 16:33).  What a wonderful  promise that  we have through the Prince of Peace. He is our answer.  May God's heavenly peace reign in your life this Christmas and throughout the year. Merry Christmas!
Martha,    Operations Administrator
 
 

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During this month it is essential that we hear from our listeners.  The last month of the year brings added expenses including our traditional calendars.   Even if this would be the first time you have contacted us this is the right time.  Your total contribution record for tax purposes will be mailed in January.  To be included as a 2003 contribution  your envelope must  be postmarked by December 31, 2003.
 
 

Cocoa -  I am a truck driver and on the road from 4:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. from Titusville to Palm Bay.  Thanks for being there.  I sent my support . . .

Melbourne -Words cannot express how thankful I am for WCIF.  You all have been wonderful to me . . When I first came to Melbourne in 1989 the first thing I did was look for a Christian Radio Station, thank God I found 
you.  All of you have been a great blessing to my husband and myself.  May God continue to supply all your needs

Titusville - Blessings and Love come to all of you at WCIF.  I have been at home sick.  But I've been blessed to hear your programs and they bring me joy and peace.  Thank you for your Godly love you give each day as you work for our Lord Jesus and send out His Word to so many people.  May all of you and your loved ones have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Palm Bay - I can say praise to God for WCIF and all the people that work there.  It gives so much peace and comfort in my life with all the preachers that comes on also the songs I love to sing and it fills me up every day.  Here is a small token to help in some small way.  God Bless everyone.

Statesville, NC - I sure do miss WCIF.  I never realized how much I depended on WCIF to get me through  each day - reminding me to always to put Christ first!  Love & prayers.

Melbourne - Thanks for providing Melbourne with a uplifting place to go when all around us Satan is trying to show his power.
 
 

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Grace to You 
(Weekdays 11:00 a.m.)  John MacArthur
December 1 - 5 - Series:  The Foolishness of God   (I Cor. 1 & 2)
December 8 - 12 - Series:  The Sufficiency of Scripture
December 15 - 26 - Series: The Promise of Christmas (Luke 2)
December 29 begins the series Reaching for the Prize (Phil. 3)

In Touch
(Weekdays 2 & 9:30 p.m.)  Charles Stanley
December 5 - The Words Of Our Mouth
December 8 & 9 - Dealing With Immorality
December 10 - How God Sees The Unbeliever
December 11 & 12 - Praising the Lamb of God
December 15 - The God Who Cares Enough To Reveal Himself
December 16 & 17 - The God Who Cares Enough to Rescue Us
December 18 & 19 - The God Who Cares Enough to Relate to Us
December 26 - The Confidence To Face The Unknown
December 29 - Adjusting to God's Plan
December 30 & 31 An Anchor For The Storms Of Life

Focus Radio Theater
(6:30 Saturday)
The First Chapter of Luke Reports I airs through December 20, Luke Reports 2:  A Time of Madness begins December 27.
 
 
 

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December 1 - Anonymous in honor of  Dr. Larry Bazer, the staff and families of First Baptist Church of Melbourne
December 3 - Sweelen Yee in honor of her sons Michael and Astor who she loves and prays for
December 6 - JoEllen Murphy in honor of her husband Patrick on his birthday
December 16 - Curt and Linda Smith in honor of their daughter Christina Galik on her birthday
December 17 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their grandson Austin Garner on his ninth birthday
December 18 - Brian and Liz Hedleston in memory of  his father Bill Hedleston  on his birthday
December 19 - Richard and Susan Laszlo in honor of their forty-fourth wedding anniversary
December 22 - A brother and sister in Christ in thanksgiving to God for sobrietyand serenity
December 23 - David and Diane Gierling and family in memory of their daughter Dannah Lois Gierling
December 24 - Wally and Betty Stansbury in thankfulness for all their blessings through Christ their Lord and Savior
December 25 - Robert Hodges  to honor Jesus on his birthday
December 26 - Scott and Vicki Easterling in honor of their parents Joseph and Bertha Dantoni and Horace and Joan Easterling
December 27 - Loyd and Boots Butler in honor of their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary
December 31 - Jerry and Lynda Sinclair in memory of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sinclair

Thanks to our Day Sponsors who have underwritten the cost of a broadcast day. If you, your church or business would like information about being a Day Sponsor you can call WCIF at 725-9243 or 1-877-725-9243 (toll-free).   You can also reach us by e-mail at info@wcif.com.

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