The February 2002 Newsletter
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ANOUNCEMENTS
SHARATHON PHONE VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED - March 11, 12, and 13! If you can help answer phones for two or three hours one day during Sharathon call WCIF. A training session will be held so that you may be fully prepared. To volunteer call 725-9243 (1-877-725-9243 for those outside the local calling area)
A note from one of our broadcasters:
PRETTY EXCITING!
Thank you for setting aside spots for Need Him! It's working. Over 150 times a day, somebody calls and speaks to a Need Him volunteer. For the month of January, there was an average of 10 individuals who called daily to make a decision for Christ. Pretty exciting!
PRAYER REQUEST
Our Sympathy to Don Johnson of Afterglow (10:30 p.m. Satudays) in the loss of his beloved wife Ann on January 17 She was 52. Cards can be sent to Don at 6223 Lochlevin Cove, Memphis, TN 38119. Don Johnson is scheduled to receive the Milestone Award at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in February. The Milestone award is given for 50 years of broadcasting.
SHARATHON - MARCH 11, 12, &13
PLEASE PRAY AS WE PREPARE and GOD PREPARES THE HEARTS OF OUR LISTENERS!
If you have a testimony about how WCIF has helped you - consider sharing it
- it might encourage others.
If you need more information call 725-9243
"So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12
Contribution records were mailed in January. If you have a question regarding yours please call the station at 725-9243. If you requested a calendar and did not receive it please let us know. Every year some of our calendars don't arrive at their intended destination.
FROM THE MANAGER
Lee Martinez
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Twenty-two years ago WCIF was established. On March 10th we will begin our twenty-third year of all Christian broadcasting. There have been many changes in those years. |
Most of the faces have changed. The equipment has been upgraded as the need arose and the funds were available. Personnel were added as the budget would allow. Programming was adjusted based on the felt needs of our community and the determined purpose of the station.
From the beginning WCIF has been a faith ministry. We determined early that God would use His people to maintain the work. This was not an easy decision since there are more lucrative ways to operate and some that are profitable by world standards. Many Christian stations have chosen those methods and that's all right for them.
One of our concerns was that you be able to hear the Word of God and uplifting music in an uninterrupted manner. Your connection with the Word should be consistent without having to put on the brakes for a minute or two at the most inopportune time.
Another benefit of being a faith ministry is that God can make us listen if we get ahead of or fall behind His plan. It's like having a flow of living water. If the flow slows down we check to see if the source is still open to us. We had such a check last year after September 11th. We found that people had rerouted their charitable giving to meet another need. I'm not sure that is a defensible principle but it now looks like things are
starting to get back to normal. We feel that WCIF has been raised up for a time like this. Even during the crisis of last year we heard from many seeking comfort and stability from the Word of God. We've always been glad God called us to this area and this work.
As we approach our twenty-third year we are excited and ask you to feel the excitement too. Through WCIF, you have the opportunity to reach this dear community with the precious Word in a form people will understand and appreciate. Pray with us as we continue to bring the comforting Word of God to our area. As you pray, reaffirm your willingness to take part in holding up the Word of God through WCIF. We know God can provide an abundance if His people are willing.
Lee J. Martinez
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KEY LIFE
(Weekdays, 6:15 a.m.)
Steve Brown series for the month is When Your Rope Breaks.
INSIGHT FOR LIVING
(Weekdays 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8:00 p.m.) Chuck Swindoll
Weekends:
Strike the original match
Feb. 2 & 9 - Bricks That Build a Marriage, 1 Peter 3:1-9
Feb. 16 & 23 - Who Says the Honeymoon Must End? Genesis 2:25
Weekdays:
The series Practical Christianity begins on Feb 6.
Feb. 6 & 7 - Marks of a Practical Christian
Feb. 8 & 11 - How to Trust When You're Troubled
Feb. 12 & 13 - How to Say "No" When Lust Says "Yes"
Feb. 14 & 15 - Cultivating Our Marriage With Christ
Feb. 18 & 19 - How to Discern Without Judging
Feb. 20 & 21 - A Triumph of Trust
Feb. 22 & 25 - When to Muzzle Your Mouth
Feb. 26 & 27 - When is it Right to Fight?
Feb. 28 - No Substitute for Worship
GRACE TO YOU
(Weekdays 11:00 a.m.)
John MacArthur
Series - The Marks of a Healthy Church
Feb. 7 & 8 - What God Wants the Church to be
Series - Benefiting from Life's Trials
Feb. 11-12 - The Purpose of Trials
Feb. 13 - 20 From Trouble to Triumph
Feb. 21 & 22 - Whose Fault is Our Temptation?
Feb. 25 & 26 - Born to Holiness
Feb. 27 & 28 - Fighting the Noble War
FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
(Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
Dr. James Dobson
Feb. 6 - 7 - Merging Premarital Expectations - Dr. Dobson, Toben & Joanne Heim discuss great expectations and what shapes them.
Feb. 8 - Unequally Yoked - Dr. Dobson, Pat DeVorss and Beverly Bush Smith discuss difficulty raising children when one spouse has no interest in spiritual matters.
Feb. 11 - 13 Women and Sexuality - Dr. Dobson, Linda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus - Godly and Sensuous? FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.
Feb. 14 & 15 - Straight Talk to Young Couples - Dr. Dobson with Kay Coles James about what she wishes she had known BEFORE she got married.
Feb. 18 & 19 - Joshua Harris, Dr. Dobson - Joshua tells benefits of courtship.
Feb. 21 - 22 - How to Fight Fair - Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott
Feb. 25 - 26 - Intimacy With Jesus - Susie Shellenberger, Kathy Trocolli and Dee Brestin on entering into a love affair with your Lord.
Feb. 28 - When Death Takes a Spouse - Dr. Dobson interviews Bruce Nygren regarding the death of his wife
IN TOUCH
(Weekdays, 2:00 & 9:30 p.m.)
Charles Stanley
SERIES - Learning To Pray The Bible Way
Feb. 7 - What Are You Living For?
Feb. 8 - When Things Seem Impossible
Feb. 11 & 12 - Learning To Pray The Bible Way
Feb. 13 - In Jesus Name
Feb. 14 & 15 - A Winning Combination in Time Of Need
Feb. 18 & 19 - A Pattern for Prayer
Feb. 20 - The Place of Fasting in Prayer
Feb. 21 & 22 - Testing Our Spiritual Growth
SERIES - The Revelation
Feb. 25 - 28 - The Rapture Of The Church
BACK TO THE BIBLE
(Weekdays, 8:00 p.m.)
Woodrow Kroll
Feb. 4 - 8 - Tempting, Isn't It (Tony Beckett)
Feb. 11 -15 - Prodigals (Woodrow Kroll)
Feb. 18 -26 - Taking the Next Step (Tony Beckett)
Feb. 27 - 28 - Asking the Right Questions (Woodrow Kroll)
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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.
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March 3 Larry Burkett Crown Financial Ministries 601 Broad Street SE Gainesville, GA 30501-3729 |
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WEST MELBOURNE - I know this is late getting in, but we have had a very tough year. We wanted to still honor our pledge. Your station has really helped us through the tough times with very uplifting programs. Thank you for being out there.
MELBOURNE - Received the calendar, thank you so much! The Lord Bless you all and may many souls be saved thru your ministry, and many believers grow in their walk with the Lord. Praise His Holy Name. He is Awesome.
PALM BAY - WCIF, We want to send you this donation of $. WCIF has been such a wonderful blessing to us. Thank you for all that you do. The Lord has really blessed area with your station. May the Lord bless all of you.
MELBOURNE - While here in Melbourne for the winter months, we truly enjoy the programs and outreach of your station. The nite music and Bill Pearce's program are a blessing as we retire for the day. After hearing much bad news from 6 P.M. on, it's a comfort to turn off the T.V. and just listen to radio and your station. God bless all of you and keep up the good work.
SAINT CLOUD - I may not be able to give after this. My husband is in a nursing home and I have very little left when that bill is paid. I am 90 yrs old & listen to your station a lot. The Lord comfort and encourage you.
MERRITT ISLAND - I had extra income this month and wanted to share with W.C.I.F. May our Lord supply all your needs now and thru the remainder of this year.
SATELLITE BEACH - I want to thank you for all your efforts at WCIF. I have been a listener from "day one" and appreciate, beyond belief, having WCIF with me at any hour of the day or night. For many years my day has begun with Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living. That sets the stage for my work day. And often when I,m working at home late into the night I have company and calm with WCIF. I pray God's continued blessings on each of you and the organization itself.
MELBOURNE - We are snow birds that really appreciate finding a good Christian Radio Station. May God continue to bless.
PALM BAY - It is such a blessing to have all the Christians in a station where Yes Christ Jesus is First; Alleluia!
MERRITT ISLAND - Sorry we didn't give during "Sharathon" as we were away at that time. Please receipt this gift for the year 2001. May the Lord bless your ministry.
PALM BAY - Thanks for the calendar and for the songs and the Christmas Carols. Living alone that is what keeps me going. I know that the good Lord is always with us. Enclosed $, keep the good work going. God bless you all.
ANONYMOUS - I want to thank you for many years of listening pleasure. I am moving out of the area so will no longer be able to hear WCIF. Keep up the good work. I,m sure you are a blessing to many. God Bless & keep you. Please remove me from your mailing list.
MELBOURNE - Praise the Lord our God for your ministry. Your programs aired daily transform lives and because of that you are creating a community of believers. Since we came here more than a year ago. WCIF is my FM station. I firmly believe that our God is using you (WCIF Family) as a source of Spiritual strength.
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HOPE FOR THE HEART UPDATE
In October Hope for the Heart host June Hunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. The cancerous tumors were removed in two surgeries and chemotherapy has begun and will be followed with radiation. June shares her thoughts:
My recent diagnosis of breast cancer has been a teachable time for me. Up to this point in my treatment and recovery, the two greatest gifts from God have been faithful friends and the absence of fear. I have received unimaginable help from supportive friends.
I have also learned this is not the time to be too independent. A caring, reciprocal friendship involves not only giving, but also receiving, and I,m learning to receive. We all need friends, and the gift of friendship is just one of the many ways God extends His love toward us. And just as I have valued my friends nearby to meet my needs, I have valued your friendship and your support of our ministry. What a blessing you are!
Lovingly,
June
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Feb. 5 - In loving memory of Mildred and Paul Potts from their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Feb. 9 - Doug, Cindy, and Carolyn Youngblood in memory of Max
Feb. 14 - David and Helen Tibbetts, on this day set aside for love, to honor God, the author of love. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends. John 15:13
Feb. 15 - Russ Springstroh in honor of his wife Joanne on her birthday
Feb. 16 - Cecil and Ella Jones in honor of their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary
Feb. 17 - Mr. and Mrs. J. Marvin Grant in honor of their grandson Christian Andrew Grant on his first birthday
Feb. 21 - Curt and Linda Smith in honor of their fifteenth wedding anniversary
Feb. 22 - Curt and Linda Smith in honor of their granddaughter Gina Marie Galik on her third birthday
Feb. 24 - David and Carolyn Tooley in honor of their children: Michael on his twentieth birthday on Feb. 25; Matthew; and Amy and James Riley as they celebrate their first wedding anniversary today
Feb. 26 - Jim and Helen Crockett in honor of their granddaughter Lauren Ashleigh McNeal on her second birthday
Our 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 please call WCIF at 725-9243 or 1-877-725-9243.
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Pastor of the Week
A program featuring pastors of local churches heard
weekdays at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 4 - 8
Pastor Erick Brookins
Coastal Community Church
Port St. John
Feb. 11 - 15
Pastor Al Jiron
Master's Community Church
Melbourne
Feb. 18 - 22
Pastor Loyal Bowman
Islander Alliance Church
Merritt Island
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WCIF 106.3 FM
725-9243
1-877-725-9243 (Toll free)
E-mail: wcif1063@iu.net
Please feel free to use the toll free number if you live outside the local calling area. If you live in the local calling area (including Cocoa, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island and Beaches) please use the regular number to contact WCIF. We're glad to hear from each of you!
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