Faith Radio Ministry Magazine Nov 2022

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As we approach Thanksgiving, which is the gateway to the Christmas season, we enter a period of expectation. Families look forward to reuniting over the holidays, while children expectantly fashion their Christmas lists. We even use tools like Advent wreaths to count down the days to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

For the Christian, all of life is lived in expectation. Yes, we annually celebrate the birth of Christ, just as we annually celebrate His death and resurrection. But, as believers, we are to live in daily expectation of His return. One song traditionally sung at Christmas beautifully captures both the ancient expectation of the first coming of the Messiah and the Christian expectation of His return. As we enter this season, meditate on the words and prepare your heart for Jesus.

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Here are some featured songs played on Faith Radio throughout our local music-oriented programs:

CAIN I’m So Blessed

Steven Curtis Chapman Don’t Lose Heart

7eventh Time Down By Faith DOE

What I’m Waiting For

Davy Flowers Oh But God

Tasha Layton How Far

Elle Limebear Rest On Us

MercyMe Then Christ Came

Katy Nichole and Big Daddy Weave God is in This Story

Cade Thompson Arms of Jesus

Come, thou longexpected Jesus,Born to set Thy people free;From our fears and sins release us, Let us find ourrest in Thee.

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“The real message of Christmas is not the gifts that we give to each other. Rather, it is a reminder of the gift that God has given to each of us. It is the only gift that truly keeps on giving.”

- Greg Laurie

“A lot of us will be able to show how God’s gifts benefitted us. But that’s not the question. The issue with a steward is, how did the King’s business fare under your management? Is the King better off? Was His agenda furthered?”

- Tony Evans

“As God’s children, we are not to be observers; we’re to participate actively in the Lord’s work. Spectators sit and watch, but we are called to use our spiritual gifts and serve continually.”

- Charles Stanley

“No words can express the magnificence of the gift God gave us in His Son, Jesus.”

- Chuck Swindoll

“Don’t assume you have to be extraordinary to be used by God. You don’t have to have exceptional gifts, talents, abilities, or connections. God specializes in using ordinary people whose limitations and weaknesses make them ideal showcases for His greatness and glory.”

- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth

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REDEEMING MESSY FA MILY TREES

At Faith Radio, we are a trusted source for Biblical truth. We are blessed to share some phenomenal family programs that help strengthen and encourage the family unit to grow together and make a Kingdom impact. A listener shared recently, “I have really enjoyed listening to Family Life Today. I grew up in a broken home, and after experiencing a divorce of my own, I struggled with my faith. I’m now part of a blended family, and Family Life Today has given me great insight, encouragement, and resources to grow my family. They also helped me understand that God can still redeem my broken family.”

Our ministry is here to encourage you with the truth of God’s Word. We want to remind you that you can never be undone in the love of Jesus. Out of a family line that looks like a mess, God brought the Messiah. God is the relentless rescuer of prodigals. Your life is never too messed up for Jesus to repair it. Jesus claims the wounded and worn out as His own.

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Faith Radio’s lineup includes top-notch, solid Bible teaching from an assortment of some of America’s greatest Bible teachers. We want to keep you informed about how God is using these valuable members of our programming lineup.

From His Heart, featuring the Bible teaching of Jeff Schreve, is now heard weekday afternoons at 2:30. This is in addition to the normal programming time of Sunday mornings at 9:00. Schreve has been Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in Texarkana, Texas, since 2003, and the church now has in excess of 4,500 members. From His Heart was launched in 2005 on both radio and television. The daily broadcast is heard on over 700 outlets, including Faith Radio. The website says, “Pastor Jeff passionately ‘tells it like it is’ with clear biblical content combined with engaging, personal stories that are relevant, compassionate, and humorous.” We invite you to tune in Monday through Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:00 a.m. to hear messages that are “filled with proven principles for victorious living.”

Tony Evans, who is heard on The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, weekdays at 9:30 a.m., is encouraging believers to exhibit kindness. His ministry has launched a national initiative called “Kindness in the Culture” to spread an atmosphere of hope across the nation. Based on the Romans 12:21 admonition to “overcome evil with good,” the initiative is designed to “challenge believers to reclaim the attitude of civility that’s necessary for a peaceful and kind environment in our homes, our workplaces and our society.” On the website, individuals can become a Kingdom Kindness Ambassador and order free gospel cards and other resources. Evans encourages Ambassadors to do one act of kindness a week for someone and share the gospel with them. Visit tonyevans.org/kindness-in-the-culture to join this dynamic new initiative.

November brings two events presented by ministries of two Faith Radio programmers:

• The SoCal Harvest is a two-day event in Anaheim, California, featuring speaker Greg Laurie and a variety of musical guests, including Crowder, Phil Wickham, The Newsboys, and Jeremy Camp. Laurie can be heard on A New Beginning weekdays at 2:00 p.m.

•A Warrior Weekend in Lawrence, Mississippi, is “designed to serve American servicemen and women who have visible and invisible injuries as a result of war.” The event is sponsored by the ministry of Joni and Friends, which has two different features on Faith Radio, including Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope, heard weekdays at 10:25 a.m.

We are thankful for the tremendous community support that we receive for our Faith Radio Golf Tournament. In addition to the many sponsors, we are thankful for volunteers and the opportunity to share God’s love message at the tournament. The proceeds from our golf tournament provides for just over 20 days of programming.

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It’s always an exciting event when we partner with Energize Ministries! For Pastor Appreciation, our contest of a VIP experience at the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race went to Pastor Joe Ward from Coffee Springs. His guest was his worship leader, who happens to be his 92 year-old father, Ralph! It was a spectacular day, and we are thankful to Andy Bowersox for this experience to encourage a pastor.

God has provided us with many invitations over the last few months to pray for the community, schools, and security teams, and lift up the name of Jesus.

We were very blessed to be at the Sav-A-Life banquet in Covington County. In addition to seeing the ministry work at the Family Hope Center and meeting their Director Christy Watts, we were encouraged by the many listeners stopping by the Faith Radio booth.

God’s Gifts forUs UNWRAPPING

“Come and See”

by Bob Crittenden, Director of Special Projects

In the first chapter of the Gospel of John, we read that John the Baptist and two of his followers saw Jesus walking by. John pointed to Jesus and said to them, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” John’s disciples heard this and immediately followed Jesus. When they asked where He was going, Jesus replied, “Come and see.” The next day, Jesus called Philip to follow him, and later that day, when Philip told Nathanael that he had found the Messiah, he told an incredulous Nathanael, “Come and see.”

Come and see.

In the Christmas narrative, we see God gathering a group together as He introduces His Son to the world. With a similar “come and see” message, the angelic host announced His birth to

awestruck shepherds. A bright star appeared as a guide to the magi to “come and see.” Jesus gathered the players in the story together and He desires for us to see the wonder of His coming to earth through their eyes.

Throughout the New Testament, we see a repeated invitation to all humanity to “come and see” Jesus and experience the gift of salvation. The thrill of unwrapping a package on Christmas morning can be exhilarating, but it cannot compare with the joy that we can experience when we truly “come and see” Jesus for ourselves. He wants us to “unwrap” His truth and to receive the gifts that He has provided, gifts that reflect His love for us.

In this year’s Faith Radio Advent Guide, 25: A Christmas Adventure, the theme is “Unwrapping Christmas.” The first seven days portray personal experiences of the characters of the Christmas story and show us gifts that we can “unwrap” for ourselves. We consider Mary’s declaration of worship to God and His gifts of salvation, mercy, and satisfaction. We also explore Zechariah’s words about the holiness and righteousness that are afforded to us, and the statement that Mary and Joseph “marveled” at what Simeon said to Him. Who can forget the proclamation to Joseph about Emmanuel, the beautiful name for Jesus that means “God with Us?” We also examine the precious gift of worship exhibited by the angels, shepherds, and the Magi. The remainder of the Guide looks at the numerous gifts that are available to the believer through Christ.

During this Christmas season, we will give and receive many wonderful gifts. We pray that you will allow this Advent guide and the teaching and music you hear on Faith Radio to motivate you to “unwrap” the gifts the Lord has provided us. Look more deeply into what God has done for us through Jesus. Not only will you experience the immeasurable blessings of those gifts, you will come to know the Giver better and worship Him more completely.

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Unwrapping Christmas

The Bible tells us in James 1:17 that, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.”

He gave! During this Advent season, we can consider God’s gifts. A topic and Scripture can be used each day in December or can be incorporated into weekly Advent readings. (First Day of Advent: November 27)

SALVATION - Luke 1:46, 47

“My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.”

MERCY - Luke 1:50

His mercy is on those who fear Him From generation to generation.

SATISFACTION - Luke 1:53

He has filled the hungry with good things, And the rich He has sent away empty.

HOLINESS AND RIGHTEOUSNESS - Luke 1:74,75

We, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve Him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before Him all the days of our life.

EXCITEMENT - Luke 2:33

Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.

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WORSHIP - Luke 2:14,20; Matthew 2:11

“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen. They saw the young Child with Mary, His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him.

ETERNAL LIFE - John 3:16

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!

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HIS PRESENCE - Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

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TRUTH OF GOD’S WORDJohn 1:14

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory.

PEACE WITH GOD - Romans 5:1 Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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UNLIMITED JOY - Psalm 16:11

In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

ACCESS TO THE THRONE OF GOD - Hebrews 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

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EMPOWERMENT FOR SERVICE - 1 Peter 4:10

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

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CONFIDENCE IN PRAYER -

1 John 5:14-15

Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.

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A DESIRE TO KNOW HIMPhilippians 3:10

That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.

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VICTORY OVER SIN -

1 Corinthians 15:57

Thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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HIS WISDOM - 1 Corinthians 1:30

Of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God--and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.

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ETERNAL HOME IN HEAVENJohn 14:2-3

I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.

FINANCIAL RESOURCES2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness…

THE BODY OF CHRISTColossians 1:18

And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead.

SECURITY - Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.

LOVE FOR GOD AND OTHERSMatthew 22:37-39

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

A MEASURE OF FAITHRomans 12:3 God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

HIS GRACE - Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.

RENEW OUR MINDS, RELEASE HIS GIFTS The Meeting House Encourages You to Encounter God This Christmas

by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House

Faith Radio is preparing for another exciting Christmas season as we celebrate through our Faith Radio programs, our continuous Christmas music from the day after Thanksgiving to the end of Christmas Day, and by offering a free Advent guide to you through our website.

The Meeting House will once again include content that complements the daily readings from our Advent guide, 25: A Christmas Advent-ure, entitled, “Unwrapping Christmas.” You will be hearing from a variety of guests throughout the Christmas season to enhance your experience.

My coverage of the Summer 2022 Christian Product Expo in Lexington, Kentucky, included two Christmasrelated conversations and interviews that centered on a variety of common threads.

Christine Trimpe, who has released an Advent guide, called, Seeking

Joy through the Gospel of Luke, which explores a chapter of the book of Luke each day during December until Christmas Day, discussed the importance of experiencing the joy of the Lord during the Advent season. Rhonda Robinson, who is adopted and used her biological name, Theresa White, as a pen name for her children’s book, The Legend of Christmas: An Untold Story of the Real St. Nicholas, instructs readers about the man upon whom the Santa character was based.

There were other common threads woven throughout conversations at the CPE event, including one that has been covered regularly on The Meeting House: how the Bible can help us to deal with mental health struggles. Guests speaking to that overall topic area included:

Julie Busler, who serves as President of the Oklahoma

Women’s Missionary Union, and who has written, Joyful Sorrow: Breaking Through the Darkness of Mental Illness

Michelle Nietert, who is a Licensed Professional Counselor and co-author of the book, Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life, and Cynthia Ruchti, who has authored a hope-filled work of fiction in which the main character is experiencing a number of struggles, including depression.

Other guests spoke to issues surrounding our identity in Christ, including: Amanda Pittman, founder of Confident Woman Co., who has written the book, Stand in Confidence: From Sinking in

Insecurity to Rising in Your God-Given Identity, and

Bryan McIntosh, who has served in pastoral ministry and as an adjunct professor at a Christian college, the author of Made for Eden: Promises and Provisions for the Life God Created You to Live.

Other topics explored during the CPE event included strengthening marriages (Ryan and Jenny Brown, Pam Farrel), God’s faithfulness in difficult times (Andy Clapp, Carol Kent), and teaching children God’s Word (Eva Marie Everson and Michelle Medlock Adams, Mike Nawrocki and Amy Parker).

gifts in memory and in honor of...

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 made as of October 1, 2022

Charlie Parker

Kevin & Lana Spivey, Clayton Baby Will Parrish

Foch & Lori Smart, Wetumpka Don Cook, Montgomery

Tommy & Kelly Treadwell, Montgomery Rudolph J. Phillips

Janett M. Phillips, Tuskegee Robert J. Pridgen

IN MEMORY

Billy Joe Alberson

Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery

Dorothy Whitt Bass

Mike & Sharon Whitt, Montgomery

Jeannie & Billy Bass

Bill & Susan Summerlin, Wetumpka Ann Beck

Mark & Kellie Kelley, Elba

Nancy Boldog

Gail & Phillip Jones, Andalusia

Jennice Boutwell

Charles & Patsy Matthews, Elba Adam “Philip” Brooks

Mom - Jennifer Brooks, Wetumpka

Clyde Butler

Byron & Linda Golden, Wetumpka Jean Cagle

Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Cecil Colson

Frank & Kay Bray, Montgomery Doyle R. Cumbie

Brenda Cumbie-Adams, Newton Leon Dansby

Alan Cotton, Andalusia Catherine Bell Dozier

Cathryn K. Dozier, Selma Carl Edwards

Teresa Rains, Elmore

Frances Flippo

Byron & Linda Golden, Wetumpka Deanglis Gibson

Annie C. Gibson, Union Springs

Susan Gilmore

Michelle English, Enterprise Keith Guthrie

Kevin & Lana Spivey, Clayton

Don & Ernestine Weaver, Clayton Kellie Weaver Kelley, Elba Oree Hardy

Melissa Wimbish, Ashford

Earl Hayes

Nett Hayes, Samson Mae Head

Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Ronnie Holladay Mitzi Holladay, Tyler John W. Howard

Mrs. Ann S. Howard, Prattville Sandra Hutto Lana Spivey, Clayton Robert Seamon Jones

Ronald & Dianne Lansdon, Montgomery Margie Kennedy Tommy & Kelly Treadwell, Montgomery Beatrice Kilgore

Tommy & Kelly Treadwell, Montgomery Bobby Kilpatrick Brenda & Billy Pollard, Montgomery Ann Louise Kline Charlotte & Gene Brown, Montgomery Dr. Ed Lammon

Mark & Kellie Kelley, Elba Dr. Joe Maddox

Gail & Phillip Jones, Andalusia Mark Ray Matthews

Charles R. & Patsy Matthews, Elba Peggy McGalliard

D.J. Livingston, Montgomery Randy Moody

Earl Ellis, Troy Chrystal Morris

Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Cheryl Morrison

Inez Evans, Andalusia Michelle H. Norsworthy Cindy Hinton, Glenwood Foster Oates

Mary Helen & Ross Cotter, Enterprise Robert Owen

Lee Ann & Danny Clements, Montgomery

Linda Mack, Opp Cooper Daniel Rainey

Great Granny Rev. Danny W. Rogers, Sr. Joy Rogers, Elmore Nancy Rost

Paul Rost, Cincinnati Brett Savage

Geraldine Cole, Deatsville Ray Scott

Judy Hooper, Pike Road Nell Sellers

Tommy & Kelly Treadwell, Montgomery B.J. Smith

Ricky & Amanda Harrelson, Andalusia Sarah Gilreath Thompson

Jenny Warlick Best, Athens, GA

Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Reuben Thornton

Wiely & Pamela Boswell, Montgomery William R. Dykes, Prattville

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy A. Gauntt, Eclectic Laurence B. Tipton

Cissy Harper, Montgomery Matthew Scott Tribby, Jr.

Paul & Evelyn Tribble, Pike Road Norman S. Uhler

Alison, Libby, Tiffany – Jack, AL Tara, Lynn, Dave – Jack, AL Howard Upchurch

Lee Ann & Danny Clements, Montgomery Ella Jean Vaughan

Mark & Kellie Kelley, Elba Randy Wetzel

Wanda Jones, Wetumpka John Williams

Slade & Alissa Parrish, Pike Road Roscoe Williams Charlotte & Eugene Brown, Montgomery Tommy Wright Beth Poundstone, Montgomery

IN HONOR

Steve M. Beck

Kathy Beck, Montgomery Mark Bethea

Gene & Cindy Bonner, Pike Road Lee & Norma Billings

Carrie Robertson, Eclectic Barry & Judy Bledsoe Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery James Bowles

Larry B. Jones, Cecil Amy Day

Jennie Goodman, Bonifay David & Idis Edwards

Clayton Spencer, Billingsley Faith Radio Staff

Carlyn Howell, Prattville Celia Hooks

Cindy Darnell, Wetumpka Rev. Andrew Howell Mother & Daddy Phillip & Gail Jones

Ziba & Pennye Anderson, Andalusia Lance Maddox- FBC-Andalusia Neal & Jennifer Dansby, Red Level

Dr. Danny Mathews

Charlotte & Gene Brown, Montgomery Douglas McElvy Roger Teel, Jr., Montgomery Pastor & Mrs. Gary Miller Gary & Becky Mullins, Wetumpka Jack Morrison

Inez Evans, Andalusia Randall & Ricky Michelle Painter Geraldine Cole, Deatsville Dewayne Rembert

Innes & Mitzi McIntyre, Montgomery Carol Roberts

Bill & Diane McCrary, Montgomery Bonnie Shanahan Charlotte & Gene Brown, Montgomery

Mr. & Mrs. Chip Vara

Jennie B. Goodman, Bonifay David Wise

Joan Johnson, Prattville Chauncey Wood

Larry & Charlotte Jones, Cecil

GIVING GIFTS AT

by Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations

To give at Christmas is what Christmas is all about. God started the giving tradition when He gave a gift of love wrapped in human flesh. Christmas is the celebration of the One who gave it all - the One who gave what we cannot earn. Jesus came to set us free from sin and death. We should be sharing this Christmas gift with everyone! Jesus came for you!

Because Jesus gave, we also should give. When you give to Faith Radio, you are sharing the best gift, the gift of our Savior. Will you partner with us this Christmas season? Your gifts to this ministry help others unwrap the greatest gift of all. Your financial gifts share the love story of how Jesus left the glory of the galaxies so He could come down into your depths. Faith Radio is helping strengthen your community, and is sharing the powerful Christmas message all year long.