The September 2000 Newsletter

FROM THE MANAGER
Lee Martinez

Are you ready for some football!? With those words a new season begins. Until this week, we hadn't heard that question since the Super Bowl.

I got excited. I like football and I'm looking forward to it. To me it makes for an interesting evening. But I know that even as I get excited about the season there are those who heard that and groaned. Wives mostly, but others too know they now have competition for a family member's attention. I'm sure they have all heard that amusing phrase, "don't talk to me until the commercial", and know the truth of it.

I plan to be more careful about my viewing this year. There is a tendency to keep watching just because there's a game. So, if the teams don't interest me or they are completely mis-matched I plan to do something else with my time. There is more than football on Monday night.

For me this renewed awareness came as I read Chuck Colson's book," How Now Shall We Live", and as he wrote of how much time Americans devote to entertainment, I saw some of the very things he was saying creeping into my own habits. In the latter part of the book, one of the problems Chuck identified was that when you condition your mind to accept an overload of entertainment you begin to expect everything to be entertaining. Your ability to reason and discern, and your desire to work on things that require disciplined mental effort begins to wane. Soon the only things that can get through to you must be served up in an entertainment format. And with your discernment compromised you become a target for thoughts and ideas you would normally reject in an instant.

Anyone who speaks with a little authority and seems to have a half-thought-out idea can get your attention because for one thing they appear to have done your thinking for you.

This has a relationship to the programming of WCIF. There are times when someone will ask us to be more "entertaining". Plan more music or be more youth oriented (inferring music is their only need). Be more like the other stations in the area. I would be the first to say we always have room for improvement and I'm glad to listen to those who understand what God has called us to and can help us reach that goal better. I would also say we understand our role to present the Gospel in an entertaining manner but we also have to keep in mind the instructional, encouraging and inspirational aspects of what God has given us. There are times when each of us needs to be strengthened and our mood may not be responsive to something amusing. "Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart" (Proverbs 25:20). This our role, to be there on your behalf when God wants to lift up those heavy hands. God teaches us to never leave our wounded behind.

The difficult part is balancing our programming so our listeners hear the message that God loves them in the sunshine and in the shadows. I am amazed to hear from those who call and say how God has ministered to them with just what they needed at just the right time. Soon after someone with other needs says the same thing, God was there for them in the music and the messages.

Our logo is a lighthouse and it was aptly picked. If you live by a lighthouse you can always get your bearings. It stands out in a storm and instills confidence. When there is danger look for the light. Even on a clear night the consistent reach of the light says all is well. The focus of our light is Jesus. He fills all our needs.

When you listen, leave room for others. We would like every minute to be focused on your needs and wants but sometimes, for just a moment, God may be reaching into someone else's life to bring them to where you are in your relationship with the Lord - isn't it exciting to be His?

Lee J. Martinez

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WCIF OPEN HOUSE

You're Invited

3301 Dairy Road

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
5:00 - 6:30 P.M.

You're invited to come by and see our new facilities and also tour the new
home of First Baptist Church of Melbourne 3301 Dairy Road
The contemporary music trio Ransom will be presented in concert by First Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. following the open house.

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Looking Ahead

INSIGHT FOR LIVING
(Weekdays 8:30am & 7:30pm)
Dr. Charles Swindoll
Series: Following Christ, the Man of God runs through September 26. The
Series: Exalting Christ, The Lamb of God begins September 27.

IN TOUCH
(Weekdays 2:00 & 9:30 pm)
Dr. Charles Stanley
September 11 & 12 - God's Guide to a Fruitful Life
September 13 - A Personal Invitation from God
September 14 & 15 - Wandering From the Word
The Series: A Firm Foundation: Six Essentials to Christian Living will air September 18 - 29.

KEY LIFE
(Weekdays 6:15am)
Steve Brown
September 4 - 14 - The Holy Spirit (parts 19 & 20)
September 18 - 28 - Old Testament Survey: Genesis

HOPE FOR THE HEART
(weekdays 10:00 a.m.)
June Hunt
September 11- 15 - Decision Making
September 18 - 22 - Homosexuality

GRACE TO YOU
(weekdays, 11:00 a.m.)
John MacArthur
September 8-15 features the series The Test of True Repentance. A Radical Alternative to Political Activism is the series September 18-27 and The Christian and Government series begins September 28.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY
(Weekdays 1:30 & 9:00 pm)
Dr. James Dobson
September 11, 12 & 13 - The Healing Power of Forgiveness - the story of Debbie Morris who survived a brutal crime and learned to forgive
September 14 - Post-traumatic Stress Disorder - Dr. Dobson
September 15 - Staying Connected: Devotions for Couples - Dr. and Mrs. Dobson
September 18 & 19 - Why Women Need Women - Dee Brestin September 20 & 21 - Accepting Your Mate's Differences - Psychologist Kevin Leman looks at the differences between men and women especially in the context of marriage
September 22- Communicating Without Words - Rhea Zakich
September 25 & 26 - Preparing Children for Learning - Author and former teacher Cheri Fuller describes the vital role parents play in education
September 27, 28 & 29 - What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women

THE ALTERNATIVE
(weekdays, 6:30 p.m.)
September 11-26 - Afterlife: Glimpses of Heaven and Hell
September 27 & 28 - Standing Firm

BACK TO THE BIBLE
(weekdays 8:00 p.m.)
September 11-15 Primary Causes of Bible Illiteracy
September 18- 22- The Impact of Bible Illiteracy
September 25 - 29 Is It in You? Does It Show?

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Letters

MELBOURNE - Congratulations on your new facility, it's beautiful. I pray many will be saved through the work there. You are in my prayers.

MELBOURNE - Just a note to say God bless all at WCIF. I pray He will continue with us all OEtill that glad day when we will lay our crowns at His
feet.

PALM BAY - God bless you all for the wonderful work you are doing. Please use this contribution towards the building of the homes in Jamaica.

PALM BAY - Brothers and sisters in Christ, my husband and I give thanks and praise for this station every morning. When we turn on the radio, the programs give us the strength for the day.

MERRITT ISLAND Thank you for great Christian programming.

MELBOURNE - We start our day at 6:15 with Key Life. We appreciate Dr. Charles Stanley and think "Sounds of Majesty" is the best musical program on the air.

PALM BAY - My wife and I take this opportunity to commend all at your radio station for your tremendous work in Christ. We have been blessed for about a year now since our arrival in the area. We listen daily to your programs, it keeps us in tune with our Savior.

PALM BAY - Enclosed please find my final pledge for the year. Thank God I'm able to pay it off on time. I have been really blessed by you and the Good Lord.

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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 call 725-9243.

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Pastor of the Week

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

September 4 - 8
Dr. Douglas Pruiett
Senior Chaplain, Brevard County Detention Center, Sharpes

September 11 - 15 Pastor Brent Drake
New Life Church of Central Brevard, Viera

Setpember 18 - 22
Pastor Merton L. Clark
Truth Revealed Ministries, Palm Bay

September 25 - 29
Pastor Roger Boehm
First Baptist Church Scottsmoor

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