WCIF - CHRISTIAN RADIO: The Newsletters

The February Newsletter

From the Manager by Lee J. Martinez

Happy Birthday to our broadcasters.

Looking Ahead to this month's programs.

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.

1997 Inspirational Calendars are available free of charge!

PRAY FOR SHARATHON - MARCH 3, 4, & 5 - Entrusted with the Gospel

Please fill out this form and give us your feedback about our ministry. We would love to hear from you!

From the Manager
Lee J. Martinez

What are the events of your life you most remember? Whatever they are they probably help you mark the progress of your life. WCIF has progressed through 17 years and in the events of that progression there have been a few sad events as well as many happy ones.

We are at a point of mixed blessing. As we approach our seventeenth anniversary and the SHARATHON which traditionally goes along with that date we are excited! We look forward to a great celebration and commissioning as we receive pledges for the next year of operation. I say it is a mixed blessing because one of our "family" members will be missing. Jack has decided to pursue another career. We couldn't get him to repent and he is going to be missed by all of us, listener and staff alike.

One of Jack's favorite speakers is Steve Brown whose program Key Life aired during Jack's shift. I remember Steve saying frequently, "God isn't mad at you". If you really think about it isn't that what we are all about? We are here to tell others about the God who loves them. Most people have the feeling that if there is a God, He would have to be displeased with them. We are justified in thinking that because we have not performed in a way that would satisfy God. Then we see how much God loves us and realize our relationship to God is based on His performance and not our own. "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life", reminds us and anyone who will hear it, "God isn't mad at you".

As ambassadors, (2 Cor 5:20) we are here to represent our most gracious, holy, kind and loving God. Christian radio is one of the most effective ways to inform our world since a person can listen to what we say in privacy and weigh the evidence against what he sees in the world around him. The world around him will include Christians living their faith through the grace and mercy of God. The faithful are in turn supported and encouraged by the Word and fellow believers. WCIF is here to provide that encourage- ment and support on behalf of our Christian community. We are here to be of service to the seeker and the saint.

Even we who have already heard of God's love need the reminders we hear each day on WCIF. If we miss our daily contact with the Lord, we could end up like the couple who had gone for counseling. One of the wife's complaints was that the husband never said he loved her. His answer was, "I told her I loved her when we were married, if that changes I'll let her know". We all know once is not enough. God has to constantly remind us and He does so in life and in His Word. Each day we must be refreshed from the Lord, that is our makeup. WCIF has that opportunity and goal. And thanks to your support we can continue to seek the best for our listeners for another year. Please take an active part beginning with SHARATHON 1997. It will be conducted March 3, 4 & 5. And as much as you can count on us during the year we are counting on you to give us a good start.

Lee Martinez

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.

February 7 - Dr. Joseph Stowell,
Moody Presents, - Sunday, 5:25 p.m.
Moody Bible Institute
820 N LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60610

February 18 - Valerie Strickland,
Secretary - WCIF
P.O. Box 366
Melbourne, FL 32902-0366

February 19 - Mel Johnson,
Action, - Weekdays - 6:50 a.m.
Young World, - Weekdays - 3:25 p.m.
Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Avenue N
Roseville, MN 55113

February 21 - Richard DeHaan,
Radio Bible Class, - Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
P.O. Box 22
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

Looking Ahead

Key Life
(Weekdays, 6:15 a.m.)

Steve Brown focuses on Going Deeper beginning February 13. A Question and Answer program will air February 21.

Insight for Living
(Weekdays, 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.)

Chuck Swindoll focuses on God's Masterwork: A Concerto in Sixty-six Movements.

The weekend broadcast is heard at 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and features the series Shedding Light on Our Dark Side.

Grace to You
(Weekdays, 11:00 a.m.)

John MacArthur continues his series Guidelines for Singleness and Marriage through February 14. When Bad Things Happen to God's People (II Corinthians 1:3-11) airs February 17 - 24. Enjoying the Presence of God series starts February 25.

In Touch
(Weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)
Dr. Charles Stanley

February 10 - Learning to Live With Life's Load

February 11 & 12 - Failure: The First Step to Victory

February 13 - Through Troubled Waters

February 14 - How We Profit From Suffering

February 17 - 25 - Series on Growing Strong in Faith

February 26 - When Facing Temptation

February 27 - Opening Yourself to Demoninc Powers

February 28 - Undistracted Devotion

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
(Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
Dr. James Dobson, host

February 10 & 11 - Parents Salute Their Children - special messages to their children in this call-in

February 13 & 14 - Making Love Last - Gary and Norma Smalley join Dr. and Mrs. Dobson with Mike and Nancy Trout

February 17 - Faith in Action - Do religion and politics mix? - Chuck Colson is guest

February 18-21 - When God Doesn't Make Sense - Dr. Dobson explains how tragedy affects our faith in the Lord.

February 24 - Dale Evans: God's Help in My Life - Dale Evans provides a comforting message.

February 25-27 - Attention Deficit Disorder - The disorder that often labels children as trouble makers shows how they are often intelligent and creative.

February 28 - Seeds for the Harvest - Mike Adkins shares his testimony.

Letters

WEST MELBOURNE - Enclosed is my pledge for Jan., Feb., & Mar. Please keep all the good programs coming. Without your station on the air we would dry up spiritually. We need daily food. Please keep Chuck Swindoll on.

ROSELAND - We sure enjoyed your Christmas music. May you all have a healthy and Happy New Year. May God bless all of you.

MELBOURNE - Enjoyed the Christmas music and programming very much. Just great!

MELBOURNE - Thanks for excellent programming and the beautiful calendar.

BAREFOOT BAY - We appreciate your station when we are in Florida. Please send a new schedule. Thank you.

PALM BAY - We slipped up and forgot to mail in our pledge made in March. But this gives us the opportunity to thank you all again for the marvelous ministry you have undertaken, and for the daily blessings which we have received from WCIF. May God continue to bless you all as we enter this new year 1997. Enclosed is our pledge of $. We would still be appreciative to receive your 1997 calendar if it's available. Yours in Christ.

INDIALANTIC - I wanted to take a few minutes to tell you how much we enjoyed the continuous Christmas music and the gospel message that was presented during your broadcast. I hope that you will plan to follow the same broadcast this next Christmas. Having this fill our home added to our Christmas celebration. Thank you for your great station and all that you do to present Christ to the listening area.

MERRITT ISLAND - Thank you so very much for the wonderful gift of Christmas music. I never tire of the old Christmas carols and appreciate the fact that last year and this year you did not stop the Christmas music when Christmas Day ended. I have the radio on all night too and enjoy your connection with the Moody Network, especially since we both attended MBI . . . We were wondering which gentleman in the Christmas Photo is Jack? We really enjoy him in the mornings. You may send us the answerby e-mail if you like.

MELBOURNE - Thank you for all the inspiring music this past holiday season. Sorry I can't give more. My income has been cut way down. Praying for you in 1997. May God really bless all your efforts.

SATELLITE BEACH - Thanks to everyone there for the Christmas music and everything was beautiful. Oh yes and thanks for the beautiful calendar. They get prettier each year. Got your newsletter also today. Reminded me that I hadn't sent in your check. Time goes so fast. I'm tired. Holidays are beautiful and love every minute of it but one does get forgetful now and then. Enjoyed the newsletter. Thanks for all the goodies. God bless all.

MERRITT ISLAND - Thank you so much for your beautiful and inspirational calendar (even though I forgot to request one). I appreciate it and will enjoy using it . . . I am so thankful for your radio programs that keep my spirit up, and I keep my dial set on WCIF in both house and car. God bless your thoughtfulness!

ST. CLOUD - We thank you for our lovely calendar. Also would appreciate a program copy. The one we have is getting worn out. Enclosed is a donation. God's Blessings, Love.

PALM BAY - Pray for me as I start a new job.

PALM BAY - I was unable to send my $ donation in December due to financial problems but the Lord has been there and I keep praying. Thanks be to God who knows our needs. God bless you.

MELBOURNE - I know that I'm supposed to keep you in prayer and I have. But you have ministered to me over Christmas in so many ways . . . I have relied on my radio to keep me spiritually uplifted. And you have. I also pray that each one of you will realize that you are lifted in prayer daily.

PALM BAY - I continue to be blessed by the programs, and I pray for the safe operation of your equipment. God bless you all.

MELBOURNE - I've enjoyed your station for two and a half years-since my "Christian birthday". 2 Cor. 5:17 Thank you for giving what no other radio station comes close to offering. Keep up the good work. I promise to listen to you daily as I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God.

ROCKLEDGE - The Christmas music was wonderful this season. We appreciate our Christian radio station so much. Thank you.

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH - The Christmas music has been wonderful. Thanks!

WEST MELBOURNE - Just wanted to thank you for "The Music of Christmas". The songs interspersed with the Word and testimonies really bring the true meaning of Christmas alive. We are sure many will find their way to Christ and salvation as they listen. This is our prayer, God bless you and your beautiful ministry.

ORLANDO - We miss your fine station. There is nothing in comparison in the Orlando area.

PENNSYLVANIA - I pray that each one of you have a blessed holiday season and a blessed New Year. You folks are in my thoughts and prayers. I surely did enjoy WCIF while I was in FL. I found your station the first night I was there and never changed the station. Keep up the good work for our Savior.

MELBOURNE - For the #l Station - the Christmas music was so good, Thanks.

ROCKLEDGE - Please send me one of your bumper stickers. Thanks for the calendar.

MELBOURNE BEACH - This will be our last donation. By this time next month we will be living in Houston (hope our new house is finished). We've enjoyed our affiliation with you and the entire staff. A great station. Give our regards to all.

VERO BEACH - To all the people that work so hard at WCIF. I wish you a Happy New Year. May the good Lord Bless you in the year to come. Your friend in Christ .

Memorial Gifts

A gift has been given to the ministry of WCIF:

In Honor of
Larry Carlson

In Memory of
Emma Wallace's mother
from the Friendship Sunday School Class
First Baptist Church of Melbourne

Sharathon Phone Volunteers

If you can help answer phones for two or three hours one day during Sharathon call WCIF - 725-9243, email us, or fill out this form. A training meeting is planned to help you know what you will need to do.

WCIF Day Sponsors

February 8 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary

February 12 - Gloria Burk in honor of her husband Ron on his birthday

February 14 - Drs. Jess H. Yates, Millard P. Kimball and Clint Wilkinson to Thank God for providing an outstanding staff to work with and a wonderful family of patients to serve

February 15 - Marcella Nail in honor of her husband Clark Nail on his birthday and their twenty-eighth wedding anniversary

February 24 - Tanya Roberts in honor of the Singles Sunday School Class at Harbor City Baptist Church

February 28 - Anonymous, in honor of the WClF Listeners

Thank you to our Day Sponsors who have underwritten the cost of a broadcast day on WClF. If you or your church would like information about being a Day Sponsor call 725-9243 or send E-mail to

Pastor of the Week

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

February 3-7 -Pastor Clark Scott
Palm Bay Christian Church

February 10-14 - Pastor Ron Parker
Community Alliance Church, Port St. John

February 17-21 - Pastor Myrue Spivey
Grace Bible Sanctuary, Melbourne

February 24-28 - Pastor Bill Kelly
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach

1997 Calendar Request

We are planning one last mailing of the 1997 Inspirational Life Calendar. If you have not requested a calendar and wish to receive one please call the station now at 725-9243 or just fill this request form with your correct address. These are available free of charge.

If you requested a calendar and did not receive it, please let us know.

INVITE A FRIEND TO TUNE IN

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"I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, in order that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity."

1 Timothy 1:1&2

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