The March 1999 Newsletter

Well here it is, time to take stock of what God has allowed us to do and where He wants us to go in the coming year. SHARATHON is upon us and preparations have been made to make this one of the most memorable three day events we have had.

It hardly seems possible that we will begin our twentieth year on Wednesday, March 10. In these years significant things have happened each day as people have made decisions, been comforted, inspired and instructed by the programming. Remember the steady planting of the Word has helped strengthen members of the community.

As I look back I marvel at how faithfully God has carried our projects and problems to successful ends. In this last year we have seen God give us the expanded coverage we had prayed and planned for since the beginning. He did it in such an overwhelming way that there is no doubt these were His accomplishments.

Well now it's time to stop a minute, reflect on what He has done and give Him thanks. Then we will take time to look to the near future as we ask you to help us prepare for another twelve months. Your part is crucial. The three day campaign is essential to the 362 which will follow! These few days are like the rudder on a ship, though very small in terms of time, they will set the course for the year. If it were up to you where would we go? Where will we be in the next century?

Could I suggest you plan to spend as much time with us as you can on the 8th, 9th and 10th? As you listen, pray and participate you,ll find that this is an important part of what Christian radio is. We've had people tell us how much it meant to them to see God rally His people for this worthy cause. I,m sure you will feel the sense of unity among believers and cheer as we reach each plateau.

Pray that God will inspire each person who speaks to you during this time. Their encouragement will help the time go quickly but it is taxing to be on the air for long stretches.

Thank God for so many who will volunteer to see that we succeed. By the time we are through we expect there will be over one hundred who will follow their pledges with time in praying, answering phones, keeping pledges straight and seeing that everyone is as comfortable as possible while they are working.

Well, now it's time to put it all in the Lord's hands again. We've been asking Him for the victory. Will you contact us after you have talked to the Lord about your part?

Here are some considerations as you think of what you can do to help: some will give based on their income and their ability; others will go beyond sight feeling the Lord's prompting to do so; some will give sacrificially; some will share because of the value to their lives; some will help seeing the value to others. All of these are valid considerations. We want you to do what the Lord gives you the ability to do and for your reasons.

For the first time in three years we have adjusted the day sponsor cost by a total of $2.00 per month. We waited as long as we could before making this decision.

May God bless us all as we HELP OTHERS FIND THE WAY into the next century.

Lee J. Martinez

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Looking Ahead

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY - Dr. James Dobson
(weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
March 4 & 5 - Tilly - A mother's life is changed when she meets a sweet mysterious girl.
March 11 & 12 - Protecting Your Marriage - Author Jerry Jenkins with advice to help couples avoid temptation
March 15 & 16 - Health Care: What you Need to Know - Dr. Dobson with panel of medical professionals
March 17 & 18 - Pastors and Addictions - Psychologist Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. H.B. London join Dr. Dobson to discuss the problem of pornography addiction among pastors.
March 22 - Something New for Boomers and Beyond - senior adults and how to use your wisdom and talents to serve the Lord
March 23 - A Visit with a Saint - Dr. Dobson talks with a friend whose husband, daughter and son were killed in separate accidents.
March 24 & 25 - Christian Teens: A Challenge to Commitment
March 26 - Timeless Wisdom - how to thrive in the midst of day-to-day pressures.
March 29, 30 & 31 - I Will Never Leave Thee - Darlene Rose, missionary in New Guinea during World War II, tells how the Lord stayed with her.

IN TOUCH - Charles Stanley
(weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)
March 11-23- Series on Winning Over Life's Struggles
March 24 - Is There Any Hope?
March 25 & 26 - A Life Changing Prayer
March 29 & 30 - Jesus: To Believe or Not to Believe
March 31 & April 1 - God's Plan for the Resurrection

INSIGHT FOR LIVING - Chuck Swindoll
(weekdays 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
The series Coming to Terms with Sin, A Survey of Romans begins March 12 through April 20.

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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.

March 3 - Larry Burkett,
How to Manage Your Money, - weekdays 12:30 pm
Money Matters, - weekdays 3:30 p.m.
601 Broad Street SE
Gainesville, GA 30501-3729

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Letters

INDIALANTIC - Enclosed is my check for January and February Christian programming. I did receive my calendar and I really make good use of it. . . Most of all I really love the wonderful programming. I heard you mentioning last week that you could send an extra programming guide which I would like to share with friends and or neighbors.

MELBOURNE - I am writing to congratulate you and your staff for the performance of the new trans- mitters emitting stronger signals thus WCIF will be able to reach farther and reach more souls with the Gospel. Sustained financial supports will eventually help a lot. We will continue with our two monthly pledges with the intent to upgrade it next year for the con- tinuance of spreading the Gospel. I am certain that God will continue to assist and bless us on our journey to glorify His name.

COCOA - I would like to say a joyful thank you for this radio station. The first time I heard the radio was during Christmas time quite a few years ago. I was starting to go through my divorce, and I was seeking, and I found the Lord. I have been faithfully listening to the radio ever since. I am thankful for the increase in power as I can listen as I go back and forth to work, and even have my alarm clock set to this station. I can never give justice to describing how different programs have helped me in my growth in the Lord. I do pray for this station, and may the station keep its focus on the Lord. Again I say thank you, and give the Lord the glory for directing me to listen to this station and for the faithfulness of all the ones working there.

PALM BAY - WCIF is such a blessing in my life. I could not go through a day without it. Please accept my pledge for 1998. . . Please send a pledge card for 1999.

INDIAN HARBOR BEACH - Here's another gift with the love of our Lord Jesus! We appreciate ALL you do for the glory of our mighty God.

MELBOURNE BEACH - Thank you for the calendar and for the wonderful mix of music over the Christmas holidays. After Christmas when everyone else stopped playing it, you could still enjoy the Christmas spirit at WCIF. What a blessing! Keep up the great job you are doing of glorifying our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God bless each of you.

MELBOURNE - We are all so thankful for WCIF. The beautiful music and the teachings are at our fingertips. We will pray for you that the Sharathon will be a success. Enclosed is my first donation for ,99. May God continue to bless your endeavors.

PALM BAY - God bless you all as you continue to bless me and my family with your programs.

WEST VIRGINIA - Today I,m enclosing my check to be used at Sharathon time. Wish I could be there with you.

MELBOURNE - I am renewing my pledge throughout 1999. Your station is a blessing.

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TEN WORDS CAN CHANGE A LIFE
by Cliff Lethbridge

It has been almost ten years since my voice was first heard on WCIF. Over the course of the last decade I have been consistently amazed at the power of WCIF to impact - and in some cases change - the lives of our listeners.

During the Christmas season, the WCIF announcers typically say, "WCIF, where Christ is at the center of the Christmas Season" to let our listeners know that it is our goal to keep "Christ First" in a time of the year that can be very distracting with other things.

Well, let me tell you, when you say "Where Christ is at the center of the Christmas Season" enough times, it becomes like second nature and often more of a habit than a message. At least it used to seem that way to me.

That is until I got a phone call from one of our listeners one Christmas season. I do not even know this man's name, but his testimony has changed the way I view Christian radio and especially my role in it. This man was riding in the car with his mother, who did not know the Lord. As they listened to WCIF on the car radio, they heard me say, "Where Christ is at the center of the Christmas season" like I had said maybe a hundred times before. But this time, God used those ten simple words in a powerful way. The man's mother asked him what I meant when I said Christ was at the center of the Christmas season. A miracle followed when the man was able to share the clear gospel message with his mother, and she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour.

Wow! I still get goosebumps. Now understand I was not preaching or teaching and I gave no invitations. I simply said something which had become "routine" to me. And look what happened as God allowed me to open a door in someone's life without even knowing it.

This, friends, is the true power of Christian radio. I am convinced that God uses every minute of every broadcast day to work mightily in the lives of His people. As you prayerfully consider your participation during Sharathon, please remember - ten words can change a life!

Cliff

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Meet the Sharathon Team

Mel Johnson	MEL JOHNSON - was the first director of Children's Bible Hour and one of it's founders. With over 50 years of radio experience Mel is chairman of the board at Northwestern College. Mel and his wife Janet have been married 57 years and have two children and three grandchildren.
Todd Isberner	TODD ISBERNER is co-founder of Share Media, a company devoted to helping improve and expand the ministry of Christian Radio. A devoted husband to wife Sharon and proud father and grandfather, Todd has dedicated his life to helping spread the Gospel through Christian Radio.
Neil Stavem	NEIL STAVEM is now Executive Director of Programming and Promotion for Northwestern College Radio Network. He and his wife Shari have been married over 20 years and have three children.

If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1-3

SHARATHON is March 8, 9, & 10.

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WCIF Day Sponsors

February 1 - Tannie Landry

Februrary 14 - Drs. Jess H. Yates, Millard P. Kimball, and Clint Wilkinson thanking God for wonderful family, great staff and terrific patients.

February 16 - Carolyn Shannon in honor of her husband Tom on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.

February 21 - Curt and Linda Smith in honor of their twelfth wedding anniversary

February 25 - Fred and Mary Hummel in honor of their forty-third 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.

March 1- 5 - Pastor Ken Babington
First Baptist Church, Cocoa Beach

March 15-19 - Pastor Tim Gault
Fellsmere Community Church

March 22- 26 - Pastor Jim Whittle
Northside Presbyterian Church, Melbourne

March 29 - April 2 - Chaplain Douglas Pruiett
Sr. Brevard County Detention Center

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