The November Newsletter

You hear it every day, the crime rate continues to climb and it doesn't seem to matter where you live. The most alarming part is that children are being charged with what were once known as adult crimes - crimes which were too violent or too wicked to be thought up by an innocent child.

Anyone with concern for the future of their own family begins to look for solutions. Parents are seeking to protect their children from those they are around in school. They examine what is viewed on television and screen what the children watch. We need help because the problem takes more than preventive measures and includes more than just the children.

If we go with the government solution we allow it more money and let them hire an army of police. We put up with any abuses this might cause and write it off as the cost of being "free". Wouldn't you know it, God has a better solution, even for those who still need to call on His name for the first time. It requires something of everyone and the more you give the more you get.

Social science has confirmed it. Stable neighborhoods produce stable people. Stable people are more likely to ward off the advances of crime into their neighborhoods. The children do better in school and are faithful to family values. They are more resistant to the persuasions that lead to even petty offenses. While this may not be the answer to all the problems it is a lasting solution with a built-in foundation in godly principles.

Stable means more than a neighborhood watch program although that's a start. It means more than "you watch my back and I'll watch yours". It has to do with seeing the people next door and down the street as friends. It's knowing each others' names and interests and trying hard to like one another. It's coming to a point where you could correct or protect the children on your block without social or legal complications. In short, it's regarding the neighborhood as you might your own home. It's where you live so make it something worthwhile.

When asked, Jesus said our neighbor was anyone in our life who needs help. My question to you is who are your neighbors? What are their names? What are they really like? If you began to understand them do you think they might want to understand you and possibly try to understand what your faith is all about? God intended being neighborly for more than protection, He intended us to learn to love each other and share common interests. That may be a far cry from those of us who have been Christians for a long time and seem to have only church friends now.

What I am saying is our neighboring skills probably need to be sharpened. Our natural inclination is toward insulation. We get home and close off the outside world. If someone needs help it would be a surprise to us. A friend of mine had finished some work for a widow. As he prepared to leave she asked if he knew anything about plumbing. There was a leak she needed fixed. Now there's an area that can get you into a mess. He decided to at least see if he could confirm she needed a plumber. He found it was her garden hose which needed a washer between connections. He told the lady and she quickly came up with the washer. I wonder how long a little thing like that had worried her and why she wasn't close enough to a neighbor to get this done, saving her an expensive house call. Most of the time neighboring can be easy and has built-in rewards.

We need to start somewhere in taking an interest in making our neighborhoods friendly. One great idea is to combine spiritual exercise with the physical. It's called prayer-walking. Taking time to walk in the evening, praying for each household as you go. It involves saturating your neighborhood with prayer and watching how God puts opportunities in your path. Everyone wins when neighbors start trusting each other and relying on their friendship. It takes effort and concern on your part. But I would rather put the effort here than in worrying how our community will turn out. So tell me who is your neighbor?

Lee J. Martinez

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INSIGHT FOR LIVING - (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.)
Dr. Chuck Swindoll
ESTHER, a Woman of Strength and Dignity. Beginning October 31 and running through the entire month of November, Dr. Swindoll talks about a remarkable woman of the Bible.

IN TOUCH - (weekdays, 2:00 and 9:30 p.m.)
Dr. Charles Stanley
November 3 - 7 Series on How to Keep Your Kids On Your Team
Nov 10 -11 The Confession of Our Sin
Nov 12 - Healing Our Hurts
Nov 13-14 - Testing Our Spiritual Growth
November 17 - 20 Series on Living Above Your Circumstances
Nov 21 - The Godly Quality of Generosity
Nov 24-25 - Reasons For Believing in Eternal Security
Nov 26-27 - The Key to Giving Thanks in Everything
Nov 28 - Sifted For Service

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY (Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 p.m.)
Dr. James Dobson
Nov 4-5 - Dr. Grant Martin and Rick & Jerilyn Fowler discuss Attention Deficit Disorder as found in adults
Nov 6-7 - A Positive Look at Life - Guest Luci Swindoll
Nov 10 - Memories: A Time of Grace
Nov 11-12 - Lord, Keep Us Free - Former Nazi youth leader Hansi Maria Hirschman
Nov 17 - The Sandwich Generation - practical advice for caring for elderly parents
Nov 20-21 - Five Things I Know About People - Dr. John Maxwell speaks on five things people have in common
Nov 24-26 - Learning to Communicate - Gary Smalley and John Trent offer help on how to take the guesswork out of communication
Nov 27-28 - Thanksgiving Call-In Share in a time of giving thanks with listeners who call in

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Letters

MELBOURNE - Here is my donation for September-November. I'm sorry I have fallen behind. I enjoy your radio station. The music brings me back to God's love; whenever I am down or straying, the music sets me back on the right path and restores my attitude. I also love listening to Dr. Dobson's Focus on the Family; many times he has helped me with inspiring messages and direction/guidance for a better Christian life. Thanks so much for your station. I pray God will continue to bless this station and pray too that others will come to know God and Jesus because of your being here.

PALM BAY - Due to vacation planning we overlooked our September pledge. Kindly accept our apologies with this two month's pledges - we must keep WCIF on the air.

SEBASTIAN - Thanks for being there this week as I was "singing the blues". But God came through - just like He always does - I turned on the radio and the music you were playing uplifted my spirit and reminded me that - God is still on the throne! Yes, I still have the same burdens but God is carrying them for me now. Praise His name. Please pray for my family . . . Our October pledge is enclosed - keep up the "good news" and music.

INDIALANTIC - Thank you for being there in my time of need.

MELBOURNE- Enclosed is my donation for the past summer months. I am happy to be back in WCIF territory. I do praise the Lord for your continuing broadcasting on the air, the music and all the programs continue to feed the Word to many.

MERRITT ISLAND - Just a quick note to let you know your station is a real blessing in my life. My car radio is set to 106.3 and so is the one at home. So I can hear you whereever I am. I especially enjoy listening when I get up in the morning and get ready for the day. Thank you for being a Christian voice in Brevard County.

E-MAIL - Thank you so much for your broadcast!! I just wanted to let you know what a blessing your station has been to me. . . .Your program format, especially Charles Stanley's messages, and the songs, I have rededicated my life to doing God's will - not mine. I won't bore you with the details, but God uses your broadcast to reach people. Thank you again and God Bless.

MELBOURNE - Last weekend when I couldn't get WCIF on my radio, I realized how much you help with your programs. Thank you. Enclosed is a small amount to add to thank you.

MALABAR - Thank you so much for including the weather forecast every morning at 6:35. It really helps me plan my day. The programs and music get me up and started, then I have lunch with you and John McArthur. You are doing a great job so please keep up the good work. Praise the Lord.

PALM BAY - Enclosed is $. Hopefully, it is only the first of many . . . Keep up the excellent programming with the truth of God's Word as your banner.

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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.

 November 3 - Robert A. Featherstone,
Think About It, - Weekdays, 8:15 a.m.,
1745 Hendersonville Road, #K2
Ashville, NC 28803

November 3 - Dr. D. James Kennedy,
Best of Truths that Transform - Sunday, 10:00 a.m.,
Box 33
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33302

November 4 - Uncle Charlie (Charles VanderMeer),
Keys for Kids - Weekdays, 6:15 p.m.,
Children's Bible Hour - Saturday, 9:30 a.m.,
Box 1
Grand Rapids, MI 49501

November 7 - Dr. Billy Graham,
Hour of Decision - Sunday, 5:30 p.m.,
P.O. Box 9313
Minneapolis, MN 55440

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Memorial Gifts

Gifts have been given to the ministry of WCIF:
 

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WCIF Day Sponsors

November 3 - Bob and Joni Van Kley, in honor of their forty-first wedding anniversary

 November 5 - Dr. J. Leland Hall, in honor of his wife, Bette, on her birthday

 November 7 - Curt Smith, in honor of his wife, Linda, on her birthday

 November 8 - Skip and Lynne Wren, in honor of their daughter Amanda, on her eleventh birthday

 November 9 - Anonymous

 November 13 - Jimmie Vickers, to the Glory of God, and in honor of his wife, Betty, on her birthday

 November 23 - Jim and Nancy Boyd, in honor of their thirty-eighth wedding anniversary

 November 24 - Richard and Carolyn Beard, in honor of their thirtieth wedding anniversary on November 23

 November 25 - Harley Watkins, in honor of the birthdays of his wife Muriel, and daughters Jennifer and Aimee, mother-in-law Irma, and sister Barbara, all who celebrate November birthdays

 November 27 - Thanksgiving Day - Dr. Kimball, Dr. Yates, and Dr. Wilkinson want to thank God for their wonderful families, their fabulous staff and their great patients
 
 

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.

November 3-7- Pastor C. Ross Rowland
Oceanside Evangelical Free Church, Satellite Beach

November 10-14 - Pastor Harvey Webb
First Baptist Church, Indialantic

November 17-21 - Reverend Ken Long
First Church of God, Vero Beach

November 24-28 - Minister Jack M. Bliffen
First Christian Church, Cocoa Beach

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Oh come let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence w ith thanksgiving; Let us shout joufully to Him with psalms.

Psalm 95:1 & 2

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