The June 1998 Newsletter

CONGRATULATIONS to Scott Terry as he begins his second year as a full-time WCIF announcer!

The air quality in our area has changed. For awhile we will have to put up with a problem those in Los Angeles, Denver, New York experience much of the time. You may notice a haze in the air. Our blue sky seems more gray and at times you can see the pollution settled in like fog. There's relief available when the winds and the humidity pick up. All this will collect and blow away.

When we become more aware of our delicate environment we are more receptive to instructions, and words like "avoid", "watch". "control", "conserve" and "minimize" are positive and helpful. There are times these same words would seem negative and oppressive.

God has put our living conditions together in such a careful manner and with such precision that if anything is out of balance just a little, we feel the tremors. We are being made aware of what effect we are having on our air, land, water and wildlife. Though we may not agree on how to cure our ills, everybody knows something needs to be done.

We know how clean air and water make us feel and we want it to always be that way. In my teens I remember camping trips which would take us miles from home. From those experiences I thought every creek and river was clear enough to see the bottom, cold enough to refresh you and clean enough to drink without a second thought. I haven,t seen that for years and I miss it. I want to do something to help restore that environment and let children see what I mean rather than just telling them how it used to be.

But where would we start? Everything needs attention now and the task is overwhelming. Special interest groups want us to start with their pet project first. But each area needs equal attention and right now. Does God say anything about restoring our living conditions once we have depleted them? Is there a missing element or key? I think there is, because most people need to know about another essential for living.

There is another area subject to pollutants. We as human beings must manage it in order to survive and prosper. It's in the area of our minds and hearts. We are in danger of polluting our minds because whether we want it or not we are in a society that is straying further from God and closer to man-defined pleasures. Romans chapter 1 gives us some terrible insights into what happens when men love themselves more than God. It talks about the mind and heart being corrupted but you can see what effect being so self-centered could have on our surroundings as well.

When God has your heart and mind He promises to set everything else in balance for you. It can happen for an individual, a nation, the world. The filters that can clean the mind and save the soul are in God's hands. When He is pleased with us He can do what we have seen is impossible on our own, He can restore what we have lost. Through Jesus Christ we can be restored to a relationship with God. In a right relationship with God, He can bless our land.

For good reason the principles of 2 Chronicles 7:14 are getting our attention today. I think God is warning us to get the main things right and He will take care of the rest or else our very surroundings will cave in on us.

Mind pollution can creep in at work, during your leisure time even at home where you feel safe. It comes through the TV (soaps, comedy, talk shows, and investigative reports come to mind first), from certain forms of reading material and from unchallenged discussions with others.

To protect your environment, you must be aware everything is not for your ears and eyes. You must determine to avoid things which appear to be evil. You are the one who needs to practice control for your own good. You can conserve and use your time wisely on things which will at least not hinder your relationship with the Lord. You can minimize the effect the world has on you by remembering your adversary the devil is out there looking for a means of luring you into a destructive lifestyle. Greater is He that is in us than he in the world. Keep your spiritual battery charged. A phrase in Romans 12:2 reminds us to "be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

Even more important than paying attention to your surroundings is giving attention directly to the Lord on His terms. I,m always amazed that He wants contact with me . I,m always rewarded when I make the effort and have contact with Him through His Word and prayer (or quiet listening time). I,m always able to face challenges more easily and with better results. So our first priority should be getting things right with the Lord. He can take care of the rest. Someone out there besides you needs to hear about this.

Lee J. Martinez

2 Chronicles 7:14 --If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Proverbs 4:23 --Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

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Looking Ahead

INSIGHT FOR LIVING
(Weekdays 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
Chuck Swindoll continues Christ at the Crossroad of Integrity series through June 22. Joseph: A Man of Integrity and Forgiveness begins June 23 starting in Genesis 37.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
(Weekdays, 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
Dr. James Dobson
June 5 - Paying the Price for Allegiance - excerpt from "Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom
June 7 - Christian Child Rearing - Dr. Paul Meier addresses child-rearing principles
June 11 & 12 - Military Families - insights into handling frequent military moves and separations
June 14 - Overcoming Adversity - Dan Miller, a man paralyzed by polio reminds us joy is a choice.
June 16 & 17 - The Healthy Heart - Dr. Dobson and guests talk about diet and exercise
June 18 - Tribute to a Good Man - Dr. Dobson shares favorite writings of his late father
June 22 & 23 - Hiding Places - Patsy Clairmont humorously discusses how we hide the hurt inside
June 26 - Helping Black Youth Build a Better Tomorrow - Dr. Harold Davis, Linda Woodall and Michael Wynn on positive strategies
June 29 & 30 - Parenting for Fun and Profit - Ken Davis on the ups and downs of parenting.

IN TOUCH
(Weekdays, 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)
Dr. Charles Stanley

June 3 & 4 - The God to Whom We Pray
June 5 - The Touch that Transforms
June 8 - 11 - The Rapture of the Church
June 12 - The Final Judgment
June 15 - Be Careful Who You Listen To
June 16 - The Family Influence: Good or Bad
June 17 - The Char- acter of a Godly Man
June 18 & 19 - Essential How-To's for Fathers
June 22 - 26 - Know What You Believe
June 29 - 30 - The Healing of America

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Our power increase is stalled while we try to make the best of our tower location. What had first been available to us has been changed and we,re trying to make some adjustments. Pray that everything will straighten out and we can get on with our upgrade. It's just as frustrating to us as it is to those of you who are waiting for a clearer signal. We will also be anticipating an increase in audience as we reach out further.

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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.

June 10 - Wayne Pedersen
New Dimensions
Sunday through Friday 9:00 a.m.
KTIS
3003 N Snelling Avenue
Roseville, MN 55113

June 11 - Pastor Dan Hendley
The Bible and Life
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian, Church
720 Emerson Dr. NE
PalmBay, FL 32907

June 19 - John MacArthur
Grace to You
Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m.
P. O. Box 4000
Panorama City, CA 91412

June 28 - Les Lamborn
Our Daily Bread
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.
Radio Bible Class
P. O. Box 22
Grand Rapids, MI 49555

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Letters

MELBOURNE - Thank you for encouraging me to live for God through your radio station. Heb. 6:8-10

PALM BAY- Thank you again for WCIF! I love it! My pledge was for $ a month, but I want to try to do better than that. God Bless You.

VIRGINIA - This is a bit late for the Sharathon, but am sure you will have a use for it. We enjoy your station so much while we are in Florida (Barefoot Bay). Wish we could get you in Virginia - stations here just don,t have something you do! God Bless you all. Does Wayne Pederson come on any other station? I,ve never heard him except on WCIF and he is really wonderful.

PALM BAY - Bless the Lord oh my soul and let all that is within Praise the Lord. He is our refuge and strength, a present help in all times. God bless all at WCIF. I am enjoying all service, a great blessing to my soul. When I am down hearted I get a great lift in the still watches of the night. May the Master of all keep this station strong that men will know that there is a God, and He is coming soon.

PALM BAY - Thank you friends for being there. I continue to be blessed by your programs. Enclosed is my pledge. I continue also to pray for you all. God Bless.

MELBOURNE - I thank the Lord for your ministry and pray He will bring many to Jesus Christ through it, in these very troubled times in our nation. God bless you and all who work with you.

INDIALANTIC - On the final day of Sharathon I pledged a one time gift of $. I really enjoy the music and the morning teachers, such a Chuck Swindoll, J. Vernon McGee, John MacArthur. May God bless you richly as you continue to serve Him through your programming.

COCOA - Thank you for your loving endeavors in the airing of the Godly and inspiring broadcasts of "Songs in the Nighto/oo, "Moody Church Houro/oo "Sound of Majestyo/oo and "Voices from the Pasto/oo. Thank you for helping the Lord exalt His local servants.

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH - Thank you for being there when I turn on my radio.

INDIALANTIC - Enclosed is our check for program expenses for May. God bless you all and keep up the superior programming. I love the inspirational music!

MELBOURNE - Many thanks for the excellent job you do every day. I especially enjoy the old hymns. I like all the preachers, can,t mention them all here. I wish you could repeat Dr. J. Vernon McGee since I have to miss some of the 10:30 am program. Keep up the good work. Enclosed is my check.

BAREFOOT BAY - Thank you so much for the cassette on "Heaveno/oo. I don,t know what I would have done without WCIF and WMBI ^ they have been such a blessing to me over the years (66). Many thanks. We moved here in 1975 from the Chicago suburbs.

PALM BAY - Hello and may God bless you. My husband and I would just like to express our thankfulness to you. We appreciate all that you are doing for the Christian community. Please keep up the great work. May God Richly bless you all! Here is the $ donation we promised to give towards your ministry.

ROCKLEDGE - Thank you so much for your ministry of Christian radio. We, the listening audience, don,t express our thanks often enough for your inspiration and blessings you send us over the air. The great programs and wonderful music really honors the Lord. May His grace and blessings continue to be with you as you serve Jesus Christ with Christian radio in the space coast area.

PALM BAY - It is with great pleasure that I am writing this letter. It is a long time over due. We, my wife and I have been blessed by God to be able to listen to the many wonderfully, divinely inspired Christians that come to us via WCIF. Swindoll, MacArthur, Stanley, Evans, Pederson, Johnson, Rogers and the list goes on and on. And the God-loving, Bible-believing staff headed by Mr. Martinez. As God Himself has said, He always has His remnant. He has supplied us with "prophets that speak as the Holy Spirit moves them." May God continue to bless all of you and produce fruit for His Kingdom.

MELBOURNE - Enclosed please find my check for the amount of $ which is my faith pledge for Sharathon, 1998. It is such a blessing to be a small part of this ministry. Sharathon is such an exciting time and I look forward to it each year. Six years ago I became a regular listener to WCIF. Let me add my words of encourage- ment to the many you,ve received, to keep up the great work! I look forward to Sharathon 1999.

PALM BAY - Please accept my contribution for the radio station WCIF. I am blessed by all the programs. I am not receiving your newsletter and would like it.

MELBOURNE - I missed the Sharathon this year so here is a small donation toward it.

MELBOURNE - Sounds of Majesty is our favorite program. We enjoy Dr. Stanley.

INDIALANTIC - Keep the programs and inspirational music on the radio. Enclosed check is for the programming expenses.

ROCKLEDGE - Thank you for providing wonderful Christian radio for our area. It is a blessing to our lives. We especially enjoy the music, Focus on the Family, Larry Burkett, Swindoll, Charles Stanley, and many others. May the Lord bless you richly! Keep up the good work!

INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH - Here's a small offering for now! We hope to send more in the near, near future! Your faithfulness and obedience to Almighty God's leading is deeply appreciated! The music and messages you air do lift up our Lord Jesus and will draw all men unto him! God bless you all!

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Memorial Gifts

Gifts have been given to the ministry of WCIF:

WCIF Day Sponsors

May 20 - Wade and Shirley Lovings in memory of her mother Jessie MacKenzie McKim on her birthday

May 21 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their new granddaughter Abigail Lauren Harrison who was born May 18 to Reed and Cindy Harrison

May 30 - Bill, Sheila, Hunter, Madison and Foster Gaylor in loving memory of Oliver Stanton Gaylor and Sheila's father Colonel Lorentz Fladmark

June 1 - Jim Wargo in honor of his wife Terri on her birthday and their anniversary

June 2 - Faye Brooks in memory of her husband Lawrence Brooks, Sr. on his birthday

June 6 - Mr. and Mrs. David Rickert in honor of David's mother Oliva Pillivant and their four grandchildren

June 8 - Dale and Carolyn Tyler in memory of Bill Vice and Eric Helton

June 9 - Ronald and Loretta Leslie in honor of their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary

June 10 - Scott and Patricia Zinn in honor of their son Matthew on his tenth birthday

June 16 - Tim Williams in honor of his wife Donna on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary

June 19 - Pete and Vicky Sorensen in honor of their twenty-second wedding anniversary

June 20 - John and Janice Prentice celebrating the 20th Anniversary Reunion weekend at Covenant Presbyterian Church. We rejoice and stand amazed at what the Lord has done these past 20 years and we delight in how the Lord has used this radio station to encourage us.

June 21 - Hank and Jeanette Gibbons in honor of their eighteenth wedding anniversary

June 22 - Bob and Rachel Bowling in honor of their thirty-fifth wedding anniversary

June 27 - Austin and Martha Ann Schuman in honor of their wedding anniversary

June 28 - Linda Smith in honor of her husband Curt on his birthday

June 29 - Phil and Kaye Couey in honor of their twenty-ninth wedding anniversary

June 30 - Bill and Vonda McClelland in honor of their forty-second wedding anniversary

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
 

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Pastor of the Week

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

June 8 - 12 Pastor Ronnie Fields
Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ, Melbourne

June 15 - 19 Pastor David Teague
Grace Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, Indialantic

June 22 - 26 Pastor Bill Kelly
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Vero Beach

June 29 - July 3Pastor J. Wayne Vaughan
Rockledge United Methodist Church

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The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Isaiah 9:2