The May 1999 Newsletter

Three specials are planned for the Mother's Day weekend. We hope they'll be a blessing for this special occasion:

SATURDAY, May 8
11:00 a.m. The Treasure of Mom - A radio special celebrating the legacy of motherhood from Focus on the Family

6:30 p.m. A Joyful Reminder - Inspiring, encouraging and always with a touch of humor Barbara Johnson will leave everyone refreshed and uplifted with timely, heartening words for moms.

SUNDAY, May 9
6:30 p.m. A Tribute to Moms - featuring Elisa Morgan, president of Mothers of Preschoolers International

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Understanding the Times

In 1 Chronicles 12, there is an interesting description of David's army, using several illustrative words and phrases. One is a "time" phrase. We are told that David's army was made up of men "who understood the times" (I Chronicles 12:32). The writer then says this phrase means they "knew what Israel should do". In other words, a part of our knowing what to do is understanding the times in which we live. The church must understand the culture to which she speaks and to which she ministers.

We need to understand that we live in what has been called the "post-Christian culture." Today less than one-third of the people in the U.S. say they believe the Bible is the Word of God. In a broader sense, there is a prevailing view that there is no such thing as absolute truth. So when we say, "The Bible says . . .," fewer than one in three people are ready to listen. Therefore, it is increasingly important that our lives reflect and validate the words we speak.

Further, we must understand that the problems the world is facing (and trying to resolve by political, economic and educational means) are spiritual problems that will be solved only by spiritual solutions. We need to understand that while we can pass laws, we cannot change hearts. We can guarantee everyone an income, but we cannot guarantee them meaning in life. We can guarantee everyone an education, but we cannot make him or her use that knowledge in the right way. Someone has reminded us that education without Christ produces only clever devils.

Appointed Times

On several occasions throughout Scripture, we encounter a simple "time" phrase with a profound theological implication. It is a phrase "appointed time". The phrase itself appears five times in Numbers 9, but the idea appears in any number of places, including Genesis 21:2, where it is rendered "...at the very time God had promised him." In Exodus 9:5 we are told that "the LORD set a time," and in Mark 13:33 we are told to be ready since, "...You do not know when that time will come." In each of these instances and many others, the point is the same: God has a plan that is being worked out in the course of history. He has appointed the time at which certain things will take place.

God is in control.

History and, therefore, our lives are not just a series of unrelated, chance occurrences. God's plan is behind it --the plan of the One who loves us and wants the best for us. In addition, it is the plan of the One who is sovereign and who is powerful enough to work His plan. What tremendous hope and confidence that ought to give us. Our life and times are in the hands of the Lord Jesus Christ who is too wise to make a mistake, too kind to do anything cruel and too powerful for anything or anyone to thwart Him in
carrying out His plans for us. Even when we do not know the details and cannot see how it all fits together, we can know that life is not just left to chance. The details of our lives happen on His schedule and according to His plan.

Reprinted from Hope for the Heart Devotional Guide May 1999. Copyright 1999. Used by Permission. June Hunt is heard weekday mornings at 10:00 on WCIF.

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Looking Ahead

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY- Dr. James Dobson
(Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
May 3 & 4 - The Parent /Teen Connection- Gary Smalley and his son Dr. Greg Smalley joins Dr. Dobson to talk about building relationships between parents and teens.
May 5 - Coping With Anxiety - Dr. Paul Meier provides advice on combating anxiety and depression using biblical figures who suffered from anxiety.
May 6 - Listening to God - Discover the joy of listening to our heavenly Father and the blessings that result.
May 7 - Thinking About You, Mom - Dr. Dobson presents a tribute to mothers, featuring heart-warming reflections, inspirational stories and special music.
May 11 & 12 - Innocent Victims - Hear how the Thacker family dealt with a potentially fatal disease in three members of the family.
May 13 & 14 - Reconciled Marriages - Jim Talley author of "Reconcilable Differences," discusses remarriage and forgiveness of former spouses.
May 17 & 18 - Preparing for Adulthood, IX and X - Dr. Dobson talks to teens about the deadly lure of pornography. Programs may not be suitable for young children.
May 19 & 20 - One Surrendered Life - He had all the drugs, sex and OEgood times, that Las Vegas could offer. Listen to Pastor Bob Cory recount his dramatic journey out of darkness into light.
May 24 - God, Touch My LifeΣ A fathers prayer for his son's salvation was answered in a most unusual way.
May 25 & 26 - Preparing for Adulthood, XIII and XIV - Finding God's Will for Your Life - Whom should I marry? What career should I choose? Dr. Dobson helps teens answer these questions.
May 27 & 28 - Is Your Parachute Packed? - Listen to Capt. Charlie Plumb who was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for 6 years.
May 31 - Enjoying Nature With Your Children - Nature photographers Bill and Patti Ivy reveal ways to share God's creation with your children.

GRACE TO YOU - John MacArthur
(weekdays 11:00 a.m.)
May 4 - 7 God's Design For A Successful Woman
May 10 - 28 God, Satan, and Angels

INSIGHT FOR LIVING - Chuck Swindoll
(weekdays 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
The series One on One Discipleship: Ministry Up Close And Personal, a 23 message series that begins on May 3. Weekend edition is heard on Saturday at 8 p.m., starting May 8, Chuck will be speaking on You and Your Child.

KEY LIFE - Steve Brown
(weekdays 6:15 a.m.)
Steve Brown starts off on May 3 with Covering of Women in Church. For two weeks beginning May 10 Steve will discuss How to Destroy a Church. Beginning May 24 the study centers around the Lord's Supper, titled A Dinner Invitation. On May 31, Steve begins a seven part series on Spiritual Gifts.

IN TOUCH - Charles Stanley
(weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)
May 2 - 8 Our Loving Father
May 9 - 17 My Assurance - God is in Control
May 20 - 29 God is Our Keeper

THE ALTERNATIVE - Tony Evans
(weekdays 6:30 p.m.)
May 4 & 5 - The Christian Mind
May 6 - 8 - Women Who Moved God's Hand
May 10 - 31 Strengthening Your Marriage

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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.

May 25 - Martha Root
WCIF Operations Administrator
Box 366
Melbourne, FL 32902

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Letters

MELBOURNE - Thank you for your station. I listen to you almost every day. Please add this check to your operating fund.

PALM BAY - To all my friends, yes I enjoyed the SHARATHON as usual. I was blessed and I pray God's blessing on you all. I will continue to send in my offering "in Jesus name".

COCOA - Here is my check as part of my pledge. WCIF is fantastic and I would be lost without it. God's message is so very important, especially today. Would that your of salvation and this wonderful free gift of Grace would sound around the whole world. Thanks for all you do in delivering this message to those who listen. God bless you all.

WEST MELBOURNE - Keep up the wonderful work. You are my "inspiration on wheels;" and so often touch me with needed infor- mation; especially Focus on the Family, Dr. V. McGee, Chuck Swindoll, John MacArthur and many others. - God's blessing be upon the ministry and your continued broadcast to radio listening communities. This check is a special contribution from the blessings I have received.

MELBOURNE - We are going to trust the Lord this year in sending WCIF so much a month. We appreciate the times you have advertised for our school and the church.

PALM BAY - WCIF has been an anchor in troubled waters for me on so many occasions in the past eleven and a half years of listening. I have truly been blessed to be part of the Sharathon volunteer network for the past 10 years. I wake up to WCIF and go to sleep with it. Thank you for your faithfulness.

SEBASTIAN - I renewed my sharathon pledge even though I was paying what I promised last year. I now thank our God that I can catch up and even send next month's pledge. His faithfulness enables me to remain faithful to my pledge. Thank you for all the great programming.

VERO BEACH - Dear ones in Christ, I am so thankful for the stronger signal that makes it possible to hear the messages each day. There is nothing better than the music and messages to hear when I go to sleep.

MELBOURNE - Several months ago I was laid off from work. After 14 years I found myself in the unemployment lines. I have only recently begun to rebuild my life. Thank you for your station and the many programs that seem to uplift me in my winter of discontent.

WEST MELBOURNE - Enclosed is my pledge which I called in during the Sharathon, God bless your efforts of reaching souls through radio.

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The Victory is Yours

by Charles Stanley

 5 Steps To Winning The Spiritual War

Satan's primary goal is to discourage and defeat you. Peter tells us he prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you (I Peter 5:8-10).

Reprinted from In Touch magazine May 1994, copyright 1994 In Touch Ministries, Inc. Used by permission. Charles Stanley is heard on WCIF at 2:00 and 9:30 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays at 9:00 p.m.

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WCIF Day Sponsors

May 1 - Fred and Leona Lee in grateful appreciation to God for enabling Fred's retirement today
May 2 - Suntree United Methodist Church in honor of their sixteenth anniversary
May 3 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their granddaughter Catherine Harrison on her ninth birthday on May 4
May 4 - Weldon and Margaret Young in honor of their wedding anniversary
May 5 - Teamwork Appraisal Service for the Love of the Lord in honor of their office staff at Teamwork
May 6 - Willie and Nancy Gray in honor of their thirty-second wedding anniversary
May 7 - Aileen and Greg Bongers in memory of husband and father Bob Bongers on his birthday
May 9 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their grandson Brian Harrison on his eleventh birthday
May 11 - Larry and Judy Robson in honor of Ashley Cadieu on her graduation from Brevard Community College with honors
May 14 - Ruth Miller and Sara Howard in honor of granddaughter and great niece Sara Ellison Beckham on her birthday
May 17 - Frederick and Wynn Herscher in honor of their son Dale on his birthday
May 18 - Dudley and Sue Garner in honor of their granddaughter Abigail Harrison on her first birthday
May 20 - Unconditional Love Incorporated in honor of their eighth anniversary of ministry to people living with HIV
May 23 - Peter and Janey Staudte in honor of of their granddaughter Alaina Rose Staudte born on April 15, 1999 to their son Jeff and his wife Aileen Staudte
May 25 - Larry and Judy Robson in memory of her mother Dorothy Robison.
May 26 - Hank and Sherry Nelson in honor of their twenty-sixth wedding anniversary
May 29 - Len and Mary Barrow in honor of Charles Scrivener IV on his graduation as valedictorian of his class from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in St. Augustine.

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 wcif1063@iu.net.

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Pastor of the Week

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

May 10-14 - Pastor R. Harold Brantley
Director of Missions, Brevard Baptist Association

May 17-21 - Pastor Luther V. Laite
Christian Life Family Church, Melbourne

May 24-28 - Pastor Donald Smith
Rockledge Church of the Nazarene

May 31-June 4 - Pastor Russell Frahm
Faith Lutheran Church, Merritt Island

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