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Volume 33 • Issue 4 November - December 2016
A MINISTRY MAGAZINE OF FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.Montgomery WLBF, Andalusia WSTF and Dothan WDYF
But when the fullness of time had come,God sent forth His Son... Galations 4:4
Ministering at Christmas(pages 8-9)
UpcomingEvents(page 4)
Crosses atChristmas
(page 5)
2016 A Year inReview
(pages 10-11)
“O HolyNight”
The Story Behind
the Song
(page 13)
The GivingTradition(page 15)
from the Faith Radio staff!
10our features... Here are the featured albums and songs playedon Faith Radio throughout our local music-oriented programs:
All Sons & DaughtersPOETS & SAINTS
I Surrender
Bethel WorshipHAVE IT ALLHave It All (featuring Brian Johnson)
Casting Crowns THE VERY NEXT THING
One Step Away
Jonny DiazEVERYTHING IS CHANGINGBreathe
Gateway WorshipGATEWAY WORSHIP VOICES139 (featuring David & Alena Moore)
Josh GilbertWORSHIPHoly Spirit Come
Danny GokeyHOPE IN FRONT OF METell Your Heart to Beat Again
Hope in Front of Me
Grace Covenant Worship(Chantilly, VA)
YOU ARE GODYou Are God
Todd SmithTHERE’S A LIGHT
There’s a Light
Soulfire RevolutionWE WILL RISE UPAfterglow
It truly is the most wonderful
time of the year. It’s a time when we
stop to celebrate the birth of our
Savior; to celebrate how God took
on human flesh and broke into our
broken world to make a way for us
to be saved. It is also a time when
people are often more open to
talking about spiritual things. As a
result, it is a great time for outreach,
and opportunities abound to share
the real reason for the season.
In this issue, we have high-
lighted some incredible ministry
efforts taking place in our
community during the Christmas
season. Some of these events
have become annual holiday
traditions that have touched
hundreds or thousands of people
over the years.
We encourage you to support
the God-honoring outreach activities
undertaken by the churches and
organizations in your community.
Volunteer to help where needed.
Pray for them. Let’s join together as
the body of Christ and reach
our world during
this Christmas
season. It truly
is the most
wonderful time
of the year!
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Your letters, e-mail messages and phone calls are encouraged and invited. Your opinions, comments, concerns, prayer requests and suggestions provide us with helpful input from our most important listener - YOU!
A 501(C)(3) ministry.Contributions from listeners at tax deductible.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:Mark Williams..........PresidentGlenn Cook.....Vice-PresidentShan Stallings ...........SecretaryJohn Lucas...............TreasurerJohn Albritton, Jr......DirectorMike Murphy.............DirectorDeanne Jones ............Director
FAITH RADIO STAFF:Russell Dean General ManagerBob Crittenden Director of Special ProjectsBilly Irvin Director of Ministry RelationsWiely Boswell Chief EngineerRamona Henson Graphic Design CoordinatorJeremy Smith Operations ManagerKim Sauce Office ManagerBeth Garland BookkeeperKelly Treadwell Editor, Host of “FaithSongs”Kim Hendrix Host of “Shine”
CONTACT US:Main Office Numbers (334) 271-8900 or (800) 239-8900Fax Number (334) 260-8962Comment Line (334) 271-8988Mailing Address P.O. Box 210789 Montgomery, AL 36121Website www.faithradio.orgE-mail Address [email protected]
A 501(c)(3) Ministry.
from our listeners...
PROGRAMMER SPOT LIGHTSHeard on Faith Radio
“The true celebration of Christmas is when we ponder
afresh the grace of God who, became human, entered
history through a virgin’s womb, and brought redemption
to the world.” - David Jeremiah, Turning Point
"If we could condense all the truths of Christmas into
only three words, these would be the words: ‘God with
us.’ We tend to focus our attention at Christmas on the
infancy of Christ. The greater truth of the holiday is His
deity. More astonishing than a baby in the manger is
the truth that this promised baby is the omnipotent
Creator of the heavens and the earth!"
- John MacArthur, Grace To You
"Love is giving someone what they need the most,
when they deserve it the least, at a great personal
cost to yourself." - Chip Ingram, Living on the Edge
Contributions from listeners are tax deductible. “I mailed a check yesterday to support one day of broadcasting
for Faith Radio. I wish I could do more. The programmingon Faith Radio is a bright beacon in what is becoming a darkworld. I am so blessed to be able to do this. It is not possiblefor me to reach the breadth of people for God that FaithRadio does, but I can help by being a part of sending God’sWord to my world even if it is only for a day. My prayers alsocome with this donation that those listening will not only hear but also see and know Him.” - Notasulga, AL
“Thank you for sending the football schedules and the ministry magazines. Several more men want more.” - Mt. Meigs Prison, AL
“Thank you for your prayers, cards of encouragement, andyour prayer team for praying for me.” - Geneva, AL
“Thank you for all the ministries you support.” - Anonymous
“Thank you for your service - sharing the GOOD NEWS ofJESUS!” - Prattville, AL
Cover photo taken
by Jonalan Wright,
An Eclectic Ministry.
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Kari Jobe in Concert, Wednesday, November 16: Frazer UMC, Montgomery
Friday, November 18: Dothan Civic Center
A Montgomery Family Christmas: Celebrate Christmas with Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey, Thursday, December 1: Montgomery Performing Arts Centre
Collection for Montgomery Baptist Association Toy Sale, Monday, December 5: Heritage Baptist Church, Montgomery
Live Nativity
Sunday – Monday, December 18-19: Baptist East, Montgomery
Faith Radio Christmas Cross Distribution
Montgomery - Monday, November 21, Faith Radio StudiosDothan - Wednesday, November 30, First Baptist ChurchEnterprise - Tuesday, December 6, Mitchell Nissan
For more information on any of these events, please visit www.faithradio.org or call (800) 239-8900.
Tickets available through the MPAC box office
(334) 481-5100
and TicketMaster.
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Sunday, DEC. 18 • Monday, DEC. 19
DEBOER BUILDING301 Brown Springs Road
Montgomery, Alabama(Behind Baptist East campus and across
from the Winton Blount Post Office)
Baptist Health and Faith Radio would love to see you and your family at the
2016 Live Nativity! Please call (334) 273-4389 for more information.
Upcoming Faith Radio Events! Over 10 years ago, Clay and Carrie Phillipsbegan making and distributing Christmas crossesthat have now become a River Region tradition forFaith Radio supporters. The Phillips family andfriends build hundreds of these 7-foot self-standingwooden crosses for Faith Radio to distribute to listeners in exchange for a donation to our ministry.We are excited to expand our distribution areas toDothan and Enterprise this year. Clay and Carrieshared, “We provide crosses at Christmas becausethey are a symbol of hope in a fallen world and areminder of Christ’s love for us.” Seeing neighborhoods lit up with the real reasonfor the season is encouraging to our community.These Christmas crosses are a tangible way to shareChrist with your neighbors, and they provide a spiritual reminder to help others grow in their faithas they see God's light shining brightly in the darkness. In fact, many of our listeners also displaytheir crosses at Easter, while some leave them up all year long. With a donation to Faith Radio of at least $35 per cross, you can tangibly share Christ in yourneighborhood while giving a gift that helps fuel ourministry operations. These crosses are made ofuntreated wood, but with a little paint or varnishyour cross will be ready to last for years. Add astrand of 300 lights and allow the light of Christ toshine brightly from your home!
The Traditionof Crosses at Christmas
Faith Radio on the Road
Faith Radio Events
We had a few of our international ministry partners visit our studios so we could pray and
plan for doing our very best for growing the Kingdom. Storley and Kate Michael from Haiti
visited us, and we took a fun opportunity to make a selfie with Daniel Okabe from Uganda.
(above) We like to go out and
bring you stories of God at
work. At the Alabama Family
Retreat at Camp ASCCA,
Jason and Katherine Wolf
ministered to families
with disabilities.
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(below) At Riverwalk Stadium, thousands of people enjoyed our Family Faith Night #2
featuring Patrick Dopson in a pregame concert and a time to encourage area pastors
in the pastor line-up on the field.
Family Faith Night #2
Faith Radio Visits Churches(below) We are always blessed to be
invited to speak and share with churches.
Billy Irvin and Daniel Okabe shared with
our friends at Heart of God Ministries!
Studio Visits (right)
Having visitors for the State
Combined Campaign visit
our studios lets us share the
importance of our ministry and
thank them for supporting God’s
work with their campaigns.
(below) Bob attended the International Christian
Retail Show in Cincinnati and visited with Babbie Mason.
He also traveled to the site of The Ark Encounter, the
new Noah's Ark replica as seen in the background, and
talked with developer Ken Ham.
(below) We attended the Gridiron
Men’s Conference in Birmingham
along with 7,000 other men. We had
special interviews, including time
with speaker Andy Andrews.
(above) We saw hundreds come to Christ
at the Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s
Conference in Andalusia, where
thousands of men gathered to worship
and grow in their walk with Christ.
faces...
(below) Dozens of area churches participated
in the River Region Judgment
House Banquet held at Frazer UMC,
where new lead pastor Larry Bryars
met First Baptist pastor Jay Wolf.
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An Eclectic Christmas
“It is the best way to legitimately forgetabout where you are… and just take itin.” Those were the words of JonalanWright, board member and publicitydirector of An Eclectic Christmas, as hedescribed the interactive, walk-throughChristmas presentation that has beenenjoyed by attendees from CentralAlabama and beyond. As visitors followthe path of Mary and Joseph, theyencounter horse-backed soldiers andcharacters from the biblical accounts.
The one-hour, three-quarter milewalk immerses visitors in the firstChristmas. The journey begins with thecensus before Caesar and continuesalong the path to Bethlehem. Wrightsaid, “we take a lot of time and effort tomake sure that what we do is as realisticas possible. We just stay out of the wayand let the Lord do His work.” The presentation requires over 200volunteers each night, representing 50to 60 area churches. This year, it will bepresented on 10 nights, and the websitehas been open to take reservations sinceLabor Day.
The Ride to BethlehemThe church members at Westview BaptistChurch in Opp have taken a differentapproach to telling the Christmas story ontheir “Ride to Bethlehem” event, a hayridejourney to a Bethlehem village. Along the route, which crosses the church’sexpansive property, visitors hear theChristmas story and a gospel presentation.
Throughout the Christmas season, churches and organizations in the FaithRadio listening area are ministering to their communities in unique and creativeways. Some of these ministry efforts have become annual traditions that peopleinclude as a regular part of their Christmas celebration. Faith Radio is here tohelp spread the word about these events and to support opportunities to sharethe good news of Jesus Christ during a season when many are open to hearingthe gospel. We have chosen to highlight three popular events here, but for acomplete list, visit the online Community Calendar at www.faithradio.org.
Ministeringat Christmas
Pastor Gary Miller desires for people“to picture in their mind’s eye what itmight have been like” as Mary and Josephtravelled along the road to Bethlehem.The gospel, which is presented in front ofthree crosses, is key to the event. Millernoted, “that’s why Jesus came.”
He believes the church’s involvement“draws you closer to one another butmost of all, closer to the Lord.” He said that it is now “part of ourChristmas,” and over 100 church members are present in period costumeseach night of the presentation.
Holiday Spectacular ParkAt the Holiday Spectacular Park inWicksburg, near Dothan, over 14 mil-lion lights shine brightly to help share
the message of Christmas. Open everynight in December, over 15,000 peoplevisit the park yearly to see the life-sizeChristmas scenes, crosses, and nativity,while also enjoying the many children’sactivities, including hayrides. Maxine Chappell, the co-founder ofthe park, shared with us her love forChrist and Christmas. She stated, “He isour provider, He is the source of oursalvation, He is our peace, He is our joy,He is our everything! We built this parkbecause we want others to be blessed byknowing the peace and love of JesusChrist.” Christmas music is very impor-tant to the Chappell family, and theycover the park with a variety ofChristmas music, including liveChristian music on the weekends. Shealso shared that they have a large num-ber of crosses, including a Christmascross from Faith Radio, located in frontof the Chapel. We encourage you to gather yourfamily and friends and support thesecommunity outreach events. And let usknow of any others in your area!
by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House and Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
www.aneclecticministry.org
www.westviewbaptist.org
www.holidayspectacularpark.com
A Ride to BethlehemWICKSBURGHoliday Spectacular Park
OPPThe Ride toBethlehem
ECLECTICAn Eclectic
Christmas
Please support
these and many
other Christmas
events in
the Faith Radio
listening area.
Count it all joy! How busy we are duringthe Christmas season, but we “count itall joy” because we get to experience somany wonderful events of our listenersand churches. Activities such as theMontgomery Family Christmas, LiveNativity with Baptist Health, MontgomeryChristmas Parade, and Faith RadioChristmas crosses are regular events onthe December calendar.
As we approach the year’s end, wereflect back on many of the excitingevents that filled our 2016 Faith Radiocalendar. February was our annual tripto the National Religious Broadcasters(NRB) meeting. We are still learners, andthis gathering provided an endless flowof information as to how Christianbroadcasters can be more effective insharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Music was a highlight during March.The Beautiful Offerings Tour featuringBig Daddy Weave stopped at FirstBaptist Church of Prattville. AudioAdrenaline joined Michael Tait and theNewsboys as they opened the God’sNot Dead Tour at Montgomery’sGarrett Coliseum.
Faith Radio was there whenFranklin Graham’s Decision AmericaTour came to the Capitol steps in April.There was a large contingent fromacross the state that came to pray forour leaders and our nation.
May was an event-filled month.Family Faith Night #1 with theMontgomery Biscuits featured specialguest Natasha Owens. First BaptistChurch of Prattville hosted Sandi Patty’s
by Russell Dean, General Manager
Farewell Tour. Faith Radio team members attended various NationalDay of Prayer gatherings across thelistening area. Our big event for the month was the celebration of ourown Bob Crittenden’s 25 years withFaith Broadcasting!
Phil Waldrep’s Gridiron Men’sConference in Birmingham and FamilyFaith Night #2 were a part of our June-July highlights. Patrick Dopson led abeautiful worship service before thegame at Riverwalk Stadium.
A football fan knows the season isnear when Landmark Church hosts theGridiron Kickoff in August. ChrisSpielman delivered a dynamic testimonyat the powerful men’s event.
Last, but not least, was the annualFaith Radio Golf Tournament inSeptember. The weather was beautifuland the fellowship was bountiful at ourchief fundraising event of each year. Wewere grateful to Jesus and our ministrypartners. Thank you for supplying forthe needs of Faith Radio! God is usingthis ministry to proclaim His Word tothe lost and the saved.
Natasha Owens was our guest worshipleader for Family Faith Night in May.
Count it all Joy!
Over 200 participants enjoyed a perfect dayon the golf course.
Billy and Bob caught up with the BenhamBrothers at the 2016 National ReligiousBroadcasters Convention in Nashville.
Faith Radio staff and friends enjoyed theNewsboys concert at the Garrett Coliseum.
Bob and Billy interviewed Franklin Graham afterhis Decision America speech at the Capitol.
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The staff celebrated with Bob Crittendenfor being at Faith Radio for 25 years!
We always enjoy visiting with others atthe Gridiron Kickoff at Landmark Church
of Christ in Montgomery.
Christmas is always a mean-ingful time at The MeetingHouse, and I am devoted to
providing inspiring comments fromguests to enhance our celebration ofour Savior’s birth.
One of my particularly intriguingguests, who has made severalappearances on the program, isauthor Ace Collins. He has written anumber of books related to aspectsof the Christmas season, including,Stories Behind the Great Traditions of Christmas.
During his most recent visit to theprogram, Ace explained the origins ofseveral Christmas traditions. Forinstance, the Christmas tree wasbrought to the church some 1,500years ago in pageants, in order toteach children about creation.Latvians hung the trees upsidedown, but the French later turnedthe tree over as we typically see ittoday. Apples were placed on thetree to signify the Garden of Eden.Martin Luther is said to have placedthe first lights on a Christmas tree,using candles to explain that theworld was dark until Christ came.
How about mistletoe? Ace saidthe plant was used by early mission-aries visiting the Vikings, Druids,and Celts, who believed all plantswould die. The mistletoe lived out ofdead wood, representing Christ,who lived after being crucified on dead wood. The green color 12 “...God sent forth His Son...” Galations 4:4 Faith Radio’s Ministry Magazine - Nov-Dec 2016
Collins “Aces”Christmas Traditions
The Meeting House helps capturethe spirit of the season
by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House O Holy Night The Story Behind the Song
by Jeremy Smith, host of Morning Praise
You probably wouldn’t think that oneof the most beloved Christmas songs ofall time was the work of two men whoreally didn’t show that much interest inChristianity, but that was the case with “O Holy Night.”
Placide Cappeau was a wine merchant in the small French town ofRoquemare. He was also known for hisstirring poetry. He was asked by theparish priest to write a Christmas poemto be read at a special service celebratingthe repair of the church’s organ. Thisrequest must have come as a surprise toCappeau as he was an outspoken socialist who had been critical of thechurch. Using the gospel of Luke as hisguide, Cappeau imagined witnessing thebirth of Jesus in Bethlehem. By the timehe arrived in Paris, he had completed thepoem “Cantique de Noel.”
Cappeau decided that his “Cantiquede Noel” was not just a poem, but asong that needed a musician’s touch.Not musically inclined, he asked his
musician friend, Adolphe Charles Adams,for help.
The son of a well-known classicalmusician, Adams had studied in the ParisConservatoire and composed music fororchestras and ballets around the world.Adolphe, however, was Jewish and didnot believe in Christ. Therefore, thewords of “Cantique de Noel” representeda day he didn’t celebrate and a man hedid not view as the son of God.Nevertheless, the composer acceptedthe assignment and the song was performed just three weeks later at aMidnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
The song has gone on to have a richhistory throughout the church and iseven historically significant because on Christmas Eve, 1906, ReginaldFessenden, a Canadian inventor, broadcast the very first AM radio program which included him playing aviolin solo. The hymn he chose as thefirst musical piece to ever be broadcastvia radio airwaves was “O Holy Night.”
represented eternal life,the red berries werereminders of the bloodof Christ, and thewhite berries showedthe purity of Christ.The plant was used in weddings to remind
them of devotion to Christ. Becauseof what happens at the end of a weddingceremony, mistletoe earned the reputation asa “kissing plant.”
According to Ace, the oldest Christmastradition is giving gifts, and the second oldest is carved nativity scenes. The onlyNorth American Christmas tradition is thepoinsettia, which came from Mexico. Thelegend goes that a child had nothing to taketo Jesus, so the child took the plant and theleaves turned red, signifying that Christ hadaccepted the sacrifice.
Christmas traditions and legends can be powerful ways to symbolize and communicate the meaning of Christ’s birth. Thanks to Ace Collins for helping us learn about the history of these Christmassymbols and practices.
Lauren DaigleBehold: A ChristmasCollection
Matt RedmanThese Christmas
Lights
Matthew WestUnto Us: A
Christmas Collection
Listen for these and moregreat Christmas albums...
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A memorial gift is a meaningful way to honor someone at the time of death by recognizing that person’s
Christian faith and testimony. Similarly, an honorarium is a tangible way of honoring a living person’s
testimony. We are thankful for individuals listed below who choose to honor friends and loved ones through
a gift that extends the message of Christ through Faith Radio’s ministry.
Gifts In Memory of...Paul Adams John & Inez Evans, AndalusiaBob Armstrong Mac & Levonne McGee, Pike RoadFletcher & Beatrice Barton Ralph & Gloria Riley, AndalusiaMr. Jerry G. Beasley Mr. & Mrs. Terry Brown, Columbia, SCJerry & Glenda BeasleyTheir Children & Grandchildren, MontgomeryDavis “Buddy” Bragg Friends in Wren Bible Study Class, FBC MontgomeryAdam Philip Brooks Mom - Jennifer Brooks, WetumpkaLarry Brown Kevin & Lana Spivey, ClaytonMaudine Bulger Frank & Linda Plaster, AutaugavilleCarol Burch’s Sister “Dot” Margaret Rogers, WetumpkaMary Jule Burleson Dorothy Hawthorne, MontgomeryMrs. Tom (Hilda) Butts Rev. Leonard & Mrs. Carlyn Howell, PrattvilleCharles Larry Crews Jan Knight, MillbrookDezmond Davidson Paulann Moorer, Georgiana Mary McKenzie Dease Jo Ann Knox, AndalusiaMike Dixon Jr. Kevin & Lana Spivey, ClaytonJohn William Edward Evans John & Inez Evans, AndalusiaBetty Faye Fatzinger Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, Montgomery Paul & Katherine Johnson, MontgomeryMarcella Foster Paul & Katherine Johnson, MontgomeryDick Gamma Jackie Butler, MontgomeryMrs. Doris Hall Geraldine Cole, DeatsvilleMrs. Ouida Hall Mrs. Nita F. Hall, Eclectic
Rodney Harvey Geraldine Cole, DeatsvilleJohn Wilson Howard, III Mrs. Ann S. Howard, PrattvilleKathy, Kathryn & Micah Kelley Ben Kelley, MontgomeryVirginia S. Kammerer Byron & Linda Golden, WetumpkaGay Lane Phil & Lauri Mitchell, MathewsJimmy Marvel Mr. & Mrs. Charles Knight, MillbrookRaymond Mathis, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Knight, MillbrookFrances McGuire Margaret Rogers, WetumpkaEldon Blair Miller Friends in Wren Bible Study Class, FBC Montgomery Ladies Bible Study, FBC MontgomeryMr. Ken Morgan Geraldine Cole, DeatsvilleAllen Parker Mr. Jimmy Peavy & Ms. Belle G. Peavy, GeorgianaJanine N. Parmelee Luke H. Parmelee, Columbus, OHRoland Pond Dr. and Mrs. Rick Dobbs, MontgomeryJamie Pouncey Ms. Belle G. Peavy & Jimmy Peavy, GeorgianaDarrel Rader Mr. & Mrs. Lothar Zell, MontgomeryAnne Inez Rogers Sherril Bird, TallasseeElaine Roth Frank & Sharon Marsh, Pike RoadDavid Rushton W. Greg Jones II, DadevilleMr. Pete Russell Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, MontgomeryJohn Seale Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, MontgomeryLucy Singleton Carol & Sherrill, Notasulga
Cindy Smith Charlotte & Gene Brown, MontgomeryMrs. Connie Smith Mac & Levonne McGee, Pike RoadMr. Henry Steindorff Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Paul & Katherine Johnson, Montgomery Mac & Levonne McGee, Pike RoadRev. Harry Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Edward Culver, Jr., WetumpkaAnn Thorpe Stuart John and Teresa Stanley, MontgomeryCoach John Tatum Billy and Gisele Echols, WetumpkaGladys Terrell Harold & Janice Terrell, DeatsvilleThomas Oneal Till Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gene Johnson, Gulf Breeze, FLErcyl Vidrine Chris & Sherril Bird, TallasseeDerrick L. Walker Jolinda H. Walker, DothanEdna Bragg Watters Geoffrey & Ramona Henson, Montgomery
Gifts In Honor of...Rev. Chuck Ashley Col. & Mrs. William M. McCrary, MontgomeryJohn Ashworth Col. & Mrs. William M. McCrary, MontgomeryAhna Bagget Donica Knight, MillbrookBea Bailey Jan Knight, MillbrookJimmy & Peggy Bazzell Bill & Gailya Phelps, PrattvilleCindy Bean Neal & Gwen Westbrook, MontgomeryMelissa Carlisle Laurie & Ben Barnett, PrattvilleRev. Travis Coleman, First Baptist Church-Prattville Reginald Strickland, Prattville
Gifts in Memory and in Honor of...
Gifts made as of September 27, 2016
Virginia M. Collier Winford H. Collier, DeatsvilleBob Crittenden Ellie Wade Ficken, MontgomeryBetty & Dave Davis John & Inez Evans, AndalusiaMitzi Holladay Ronnie Holladay, TylerBilly & Camilla Irvin Ronnie Holladay, TylerBilly Irvin & Staff Mae Irvin Fain, Montgomery
Jesus Christ our Savior Carol & Sherrill, NotasulgaOfficers and Staff – Opelika Police Dept Stephanie Gray, OpelikaChief Paul Register, Officers &Staff – Auburn Police Div. Stephanie Gray, OpelikaScott Rogers Neal & Gwen Westbrook, MontgomeryTeri Villar Schweers and Family Don & Kristen Stephens, Opelika
John & Teresa Stanley Eddie & Karen Reinhardt, Pike RoadKen Webb & Katherine Jackson Alissa & Slade Parrish, Pike Road Mrs. Ginger Espy Page, MontgomeryStephanie Westbrook Neal & Gwen Westbrook, MontgomeryJay & Mary Ruth Wolf Mae Irvin, Montgomery
Gifts in Honor of...(continued)
HeGiving is what Christmas is all about. God startedthe giving tradition when He gave the gift of His Son – agift of love wrapped in human flesh and tied securelywith His promises. John 3:16 tells us that the motive forthat gift was love – “God so loved the world that He gaveHis only begotten Son.” At Christmas, we celebrate thatgift by giving gifts to those we love. We also celebrate thefact that the Gift would become the Giver, when Jesus, motivated by love, gave His life for us.
Because we are the recipients of so many gifts, wealso should be givers. We give the gift of our time whenwe sit at the bedside of a loved one or patiently comfortthe cries of a friend. We give the gift of the gospel when we witness to a coworker. We give the gift of ourtalents when we serve faithfully in our church or work hard at our job. And we give the gift of our financial resources when we support ministries that sharethe love of Christ.
Faith Radio is blessed to have many listeners whopartner with us in our mission of sharing the love ofChrist throughout our area. When you give financially to Faith Radio, you help share the Gospel with your community, give encouraging words to families, and help believers worship through song. You are part of a powerful ministry that is impacting people all across the globe. Will you partner with us this Christmas season? If you
have not yet joined us as a ministry partner, we encourageyou to come alongside us and give a Christmas gift thatwill change lives for Jesus Christ. Faith Radio is helpingstrengthen your community and is sharing the gift ofChristmas all year long. Will you join us?
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