WCIF - CHRISTIAN RADIO: The Newsletters

The December 1999 Newsletter

FROM THE MANAGER by Lee Martinez

Christmas Specials in the WCIF program

Christmas Greetings from the WCIF staff

Looking Ahead to this month's programs.

Happy Birthday to our broadcasters.

Letters from our listeners.

Memorial Gifts to the WCIF ministry.

WCIF Day Sponsors -those who underwrite the cost of an entire broadcast day.

Pastor of the Week heard weekdays at 5:30 pm.

We plan to mail our 2000 calendar very soon. If you have not requested your calendar and wish to receive one please call the station now at 725-9243 or 1-877-725-9243 (for those who live outside the local calling area). Remember if you have given to the ministry of WCIF during 1999 you will automatically receive a calendar.

FROM THE MANAGER
Lee Martinez

"We are now approaching . . . and are cleared for landing -fasten your seat belts".

Anyone who has traveled by air has responded to these words. First by making sure they are securely seated. And many times by dealing with a small dose of anxiety. "What if. .?", and then we choose the ending to that phrase. Let's face it when you're in the air, you're out on a limb. Your are not in control and usually feel far from your normal structured and stable existence.

Our need for control has led our society into the present dilemma. As the population grew we needed a system which would keep all our facts and figures in order and at our fingertips. We also needed a way to streamline and repeat routine tasks. Computers fit the need and advances in technology made them so easy to own that nearly everyone has one and everything is tied to or controlled by some sort of digital processing. At our fingertips there are great resources and unbelievable potential. Once again we as a society have the feeling we are approaching that point where nothing stands in our way of being completely free from any restraints. "Like god" is the status we humans have been grasping at for centuries and we feel a step closer. Who would have thought a small thing such as the way our computers handle the turn of the century could prove to be their weakness and one of the costliest corrections the nation and the world has ever seen?

As the experts make adjustments, their predictions have more the tone of guesswork than confident assertions. What will happen when the clock turns 2000? Fasten your seat belt, all we know for sure is we are approaching the new century and our foundation may be shaken. Or will it?

My question is, even with all the advances we make are we ever really in control? Who has the say over our lives? It's interesting that, should we run into system failures in January, no one wants to be at the mercy of those who could take control. I don,t blame them but I do want to have the mercy of He who is always in control. Of course it has always been and will always be the Lord. He made the greatest provision for us when He sent His Son and then accepted Him back once He had paid for each of us. With Y2K on the horizon I feel an even greater sense of how precious God's Christmas gift is. Christ is King and we belong to Him. That brings confidence and security. Don,t let the world steal your peace. Go into the new year praising God for our Lord Jesus Christ who freely gives us all things including His own life for our eternal safety.

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

I wish you peace and the ability to lift up your head and praise God for His exceptional gift.

Lee J. Martinez

Christmas Specials

INVITE A FRIEND TO TUNE IN AND ENJOY THE MUSIC OF CHRIST's BIRTH - a wonderful way to introduce someone to WCIF - 106.3 FM. Some of our programming will be preempted to bring our community a greater opportunity to hear the real meaning of Christmas.

Celebrate Christmas - Sunday, December 19, 6:00 p.m.

Christmas at the Ranch - Wednesday, December 22, 9:00 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS TO CLIFF LETHBRIDGE as he begins his eighth year as a WCIF announcer this month!

Christmas Greetings!

Charles Dickens said, It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child Himself. There isn't any bigger child during Christmas than me. I look forward to Christmas with a childlike anticipation that is unmatched anywhere. My heart starts pumping a little more blood through my body when I start thinking Jesus, birthday is almost here. The excitement builds and builds and I can't fall asleep days before the 25th. But those aren't the only reasons I think of myself as a child during Christmas. I eat chocolate, cookies and other candy much more than a normal person would. Sometimes I eat so much my wife has to hide all the sweets. I'm ready for Christmas Eve service 2-3 hours ahead of time and have to wait patiently before we can finally leave. I shake presents, I dress my Black Lab like Santa Dog and maybe the worst of all is I wake my wife up very early in the morning on Christmas day so we can start celebrating right away, all day!

One aspect of Christmas where I'm not as childlike is my understanding of why we celebrate Christmas. To honor and lift up the Lord's name because He came to this world to show us how much He loves us. And that gets me as excited as a child on Christmas day.

Have a God-filled Christmas, Scott Terry

Holiday greetings and best wishes for the new year from me and my husband John who is a volunteer here at WCIF. We are so happy to be able to be associated with this ministry. We have now been involved with the radio station for one and a half years and we have come to love and appreciate the folks who are so faithful in helping support the work with their time, talents and material blessings. This year at Christmas we hope to travel north to visit with our family in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. While we are OEenjoying, the winter type weather our hearts will be thinking of our spiritual family here in the sunny south and trust you will all have a wonderful holiday celebrating the birth of our wonderful Lord.

Billie Norczyk

There are two Christmas television programs that, although I have seen them many times, still make me cry. Of course, the first is the classic film "It's A Wonderful Life". The second is perhaps a bit lesser known, but just as powerful. Do you remember the first Christmas episode of the TV show "Happy Days"? It was aired in 1974, before the show had really caught on in popularity. In the episode, Ritchie Cunningham accidentally finds out that Fonzie has no place to go for Christmas.

Fonzie is too proud to admit that he will be alone, so Ritchie, much to the dismay of his father, hatches a series of schemes to invite Fonzie into the Cunningham home for Christmas Eve festivities.

I'm not one to recommend secular television viewing, but this is one of the most touching of all the Christmas programs I can remember. Not only because it is very well presented, but because the message hits so close to home.

I find myself away from family every Christmas, and it can be a very lonely time. I also struggle with being too proud to let people know I am lonely. Thankfully, God always provides a family that is willing to adopt me for a day, and it makes all the difference in the world.

Do me a favor. Invite the Fonzie in your life over for Christmas in your house this year. You'll never regret it!

Cliff Lethbridge

"Are you ready for Christmas?" - I've been asked that question many times and I'm never ready. But I know Christmas is coming. It's a "ready or not here I come" situation. My getting ready list includes many things - a tree, gifts, wrapping paper, food, rehearsals, baking, the list could go on. But most of all I want to get ready to celebrate Christ's birthday. I want to prepare my heart to honor him. I want to celebrate Christ's birth in my life.

Some of my preparations are made. Some gifts are selected and wrapped. I've bought baking ingredients. My Christmas tree is ready. In fact, it's been ready all year! I came to a point in time and decided I'd be more prepared if I just left it decorated, standing there in my living room. My tree serves to remind me that I want in the same way to have my heart ready for Christmas all year. God expects us to be ready in any season to give an account of what He's done and is doing in our heart. We are to give testimony of His salvation which is available to all - at Christmas and all year through. As we approach the year 2000 Let every heart prepare Him room! Merry Christmas.

Martha Root

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US AT WCIF!

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Looking Ahead

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY- Dr. James Dobson
(Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.) Dr. James Dobson (Schedule is subject to change)

December 6 & 7- To Date or Not To Date, Author Joshua Harris talks to young
people about sexual purity, and seeking God's best for their lives.
December 8- The Wendy Bergren Story, The story of a young mother who
developed terminal cancer.
December 9 &10- The Powerful Impact of a Healthy Diet, Dr. Robert Eckel
joins Dr. Dobson for an in-depth discussion on our diet.
December 13 & 14- Is Your Parachute Packed? Capt. Charlie Plum talks about
his life as a prisoner of war.
December 15 &16 - Set Free, Jacqui and Bob Strothoff talk about their lives
before meeting Christ and each other.
December 17& 20- Defusing the Aging Process, Dr. Ken Cooper talks about
some exciting medical breakthroughs.
December 21 & 22 - Difficult People in Our Lives, Marilyn Hontz talks
about the unconditional love of her mother and the rejection of her father.
December 27 & 28 - Wounded Hearts, Author Frank Peretti talks to parents
and their teens and offers hope to hurting souls.
December 29,& 30- Those Were The Days, Dr. Dobson presents memories,
historical milestones, and cultural favorites and finds that no matter how
life has changed, values remain the same.

IN TOUCH Charles Stanley (weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)

December 6 & 7 - The Courage To Face Life's Trials
December 8-10 - When It's Wise To Wait
December 13 - The Big Picture of Christmas
THE COMING OF CHRIST series:
December 14 & 15 - The Preparation For Christ's Coming
December 16 & 17 - The Purpose For Christ's Coming
December 20 & 21 - The Peace Christ Offers at His Coming
December 22 - The Promise Of Christ's Coming Again
THE REASON FOR MY HOPE series:
December 27 - That Hopeless Feeling
December 28 & 29 -The Source
December 30 & 31 - God's Love
WCIF 106.3 FM

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1-877-725-9243

Happy Birthday

Each month we list our broadcasters that have birthdays that month. We encourage you to remember these friends and their ministry with special prayer on that day.

December 12 - Dr. J. Leland Hall,
Daily High Light, - Monday-Friday 12:00 noon,
Saturday, 11:50 a.m.

December 17 - Ron Hutchcraft,
Threshold - Saturday, 4:30 p.m.,
P.O. Box 1818
Wayne, N.J. 07474-1818

December 31 - Don Johnson,
Afterglow - Saturday 10:30p.m.,
2345 Howard Road
Germantown, TN 38138

June Hunt,
Hope for the Heart - Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m.,
P.O. Box 7
Dallas, TX 75221

Letters

PALM BAY - My wife and I have recently moved to Palm Bay. Fortunately for us, we tuned in and listened to various programs we were used to in Miami. I called your station and was informed about a place to worship. Many thanks for your help, we will continue to listen and enjoy your daily programs. Please accept the small donation enclosed.

MELBOURNE - Just a note to let you know we are listening every day to your great programs. The selections are just wonderful and we appreciate the opportunity to have such a varied menu. Thank you for always being there for us. Please accept our donation with our love and prayers for you daily.

MELBOURNE - Enclosed is our check for the pledge we made at Sharathon ,99 time. Hope that all is going well for WCIF and that no damage was experienced from the numerous hurricanes that passed through your area.

MELBOURNE - It is fall and I have fallen behind in my commitment to you. I have had a beautiful summer and returned to Florida just in time for "Floyd". I was fortunate to have only a little damage, praise the Lord. Your music and message continue to bring us hope through each day. I pray that the Lord will continue to bless WCIF.

Memorial Gift

A gift has been given to the ministry of WCIF

In memory of
Bertie Castleberry

WCIF Day Sponsors
November 18 - In honor of Cecil and Ella Jones on his birthday and celebrating her birthday on December 7 with great appreciation from their devoted family for his contribution in the establishment of WCIF, continuing to hold the standard high

December 1 - Anonymous, in honor of Dr. Larry Bazer and the Staff of First Baptist Church, Melbourne

December 2 - Anonymous, in memory of her mother on her birthday

December 6 - Fred and Mary Hummel in honor of their grandson Michael Owens on his twelfth birthday

December 17 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their grandson Austin on his fifth birthday

December 18 - Dr. Rod Pejsar in honor of his twin daughters Robin and Karen on their birthday

December 19 - Ted and Delores Stahre in memory of loved ones

December 20 - Scott and Pat Zinn with thanks to God on their thirteenth wedding anniversary

December 21 - Sue and Roby Buckalew in honor of their thirty-second wedding anniversary on December 22

December 22 - Mo and Annette Davenport in honor of their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary

December 23 - David and Diane Gierling in memory of their daughter Dannah Lois Gierling

December 24 - Mo and Annette Davenport to the Glory of God

December 25 - Robert Hodges, to honor Jesus on His Birthday

December 26 - Dr. Rod Pejsar in honor of his great-grandparents who were pioneers and preached to the American Indians

December 27 - Loyd and Boots Butler in honor of their fifty-second 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 on WCIF. If you or your church would like information about being a Day Sponsor call 725-9243. WCIF 106. FM Home page: www.wcif.com E-mail address: wcif1063@iu.net LEE MARTINEZ, General Manager at WCIF began his seventeenth year at WCIF on May 23! SCOTT TERRY, Morning Announcer for WCIF begins his third year as full ti

Pastor of the Week

A program featuring pastors of local churches heard weekdays at 5:30 p.m.

December 6 - 10
Pastor Larry A. Attig
Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene

December 13 - 17
Pastor Mark Balmar
Calvary Chapel
West Melbourne

December 27 - 31
Pastor Pat Leverington
First Baptist Church
Mims

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR WCIF

IT'S OUTREACH TO NEW AREAS AND IMPACT ON PEOPLE'S LIVES FOR CHRIST. WITH THE INCREASE IN OUR SIGNAL THERE ARE MANY MORE PEOPLE WHO CAN RECEIVE WCIF.

PRAY FOR WAYS TO REACH THESE AREAS THAT THEY MIGHT TUNE IN TO 106.3 FM AND BE BLESSED BY WHAT THEY HEAR.

PRAY FOR OUR STAFF AS WE SEEK TO FOLLOW GOD's LEADING IN ALL AREAS.

SUMMER IS VACATION TIME. PRAY FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE AWAY AND WHO FILL IN IN THEIR ABSENCE.

INVITE A FRIEND TO TUNE IN

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