In 1741, George Frideric Handel completed arguably his best known work, The Messiah. Parts of that work, particularly the Hallelujah Chorus, will ring out throughout churches and concert halls this Christmas season like every other for years before it. The work allows the singing of the beautiful messianic prophecy from Isaiah 9:6 (KJV):
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given . . . and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
It ends with the repeated refrain from Revelation 11:15: “and He shall reign for ever and ever.“
Throughout this Christmas season, may we be constantly reminded of, and focused on, the glorious truth that the Mighty God who is the King of Glory condescended to earth to become a child to sacrifice himself for our redemption. And that King will reign forever and is worthy of all honor and praise. Like Handel, who ended his manuscript “SDG,” for soli deo Gloria, to God alone the glory, may we seek to give Him the glory He is due.
favorites Cory Asbury feat. Franni Rae Only Jesus for My Pain
Here are some featured songs played on Faith Radio throughout our local music-oriented programs:
Josh Baldwin Made for More
Leanna Crawford Still Waters (Psalm 23)
Jordan Feliz Praise God for That
Brandon Lake Miracle Child
Laura Story Come Unto Jesus
Terrian He Sees You
Micah Tyler feat. Emerson Day People Like Us
Phil Wickham The Jesus Way Megan Woods The Truth
Voices of Faith Radio
“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
“Christmas is all about surrender. It’s all about the surrender of the Son to obey the perfect will of the Father and enter human history.”
- Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
“Because the birth of Christ changes everything. It changed the world, and it can change you. He can bring you joy in a world void of joy, hope in hopeless times, and peace in an uncertain world.”
- David Jeremiah
“Christians should aim to live peaceably with everyone—believers and unbelievers alike—but not at the expense of the integrity of biblical doctrine. We must exercise extreme caution because some calls for unity will tug at our emotions yet have no biblical basis.”
-
Jack Hibbs
“Remember, living for Him may cost us something but dying for us cost Him everything.”
- Gary Hamrick
“This is the only time in history when I get to fight for God. This is the only part of my eternal story when I am actually in the battle. Once I die, I’ll be in celebration mode in a glorified body in a whole different set of circumstances. But this is my limited window of opportunity, and I’m going to fight the good fight for all I’m worth.”
- Joni Eareckson Tada
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Mark Williams President
Mike Murphy Vice-President
Laurie Peterson Secretary
John Lucas ................ Treasurer
John Albritton, Jr. ........ Director
Shan Stallings Director
Glenn Cook Director
Deanne Jones Director
Chad Smith Director
FAITH RADIO STAFF:
Bob Crittenden
Director of Special Projects
Billy Irvin
Director of Ministry Relations
Wiely Boswell
Chief Engineer
Jeremy Smith
Operations Manager
Kim Sauce
Ministry Relations Assistant
Kelly Treadwell
Editor, Host of “FaithSongs”
Kim Hendrix
Host of “Shine”
Mary Kirkland
Host of “Praise”
Ken Senes
Host of “Praise Through the Night”
CONTACT US:
Main Office Numbers
(334) 271-8900 or (800) 239-8900
Fax Number (334) 260-8962
Comment Line (334) 271-8988
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 210789 Montgomery, AL 36121
Website www.faithradio.org
E-mail Address mail@faithradio.org
OUR GLOBAL REACH
By Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
If you listen to Faith Radio, then you have probably heard us share this slogan about our ministry: “Global Reach with a Personal Touch.”
In April, we celebrated 40 years of ministry, and we give God the glory for how He has profoundly blessed our radio ministry. He has extended the reach of the station far beyond the local communities served by our FM network of stations. Through the power of live streaming, we have connected with listeners across the globe. With some of our new technical upgrades, we have been able to see graphical radars of our online audience reach. While we wish we could measure our large FM radio audience, we are blessed to dial into these graphs above. We wanted to share these with you as we give God the glory for providing listeners from different countries to engage with our programming as they grow their faith in Jesus. These graphs demonstrate the power of technology as a tool for evangelism, allowing us to spread the Gospel message across oceans and borders to those who may feel isolated or disenfranchised. Notice there are days our online audience exceeds 800 listeners.
You may notice we have a number of listeners in Haiti and other countries. Some of our listeners have shared with us they invited and showed others while on missions trips to these countries to download our app and use this tool to help them grow their faith!
As we continue to share the truth of God’s Word, we remain committed to seeking God’s guidance, trusting that He will lead us to further opportunities to inspire and uplift through our radio ministry by reaching hearts across the globe with His love and truth. Thank you for praying for us and supporting our ministry.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
by Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
A great encouragement to our hearts and the hearts of our listeners is when you share your story of how God has used our ministry to touch your life. We are thankful to those who write, text, call and even leave a short sentence or two on our comment line: (334) 271-8988.
Let these comments bless you today:
As a new Christian, I really enjoy your radio station. Also as an Uber driver, I love the variety throughout the day with different topics and messages.
How very much I appreciate you! Your programs of teachers, and music is the life blood! Of course I have church friends and a small study prayer group, but I have you all hours!
Lately this ministry has been so vivid to me. I don’t always succeed, but thank God that tonight I did as I listen to the lyric, “What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus!!” God is using Faith Radio in a powerful way in my life, and I’m sure in so many other people as well. Heaven will tell the whole story, but this one is beyond grateful for God’s work through Faith Radio to me.
Thank you for your loyalty and obedience to our great God; for the raging fire that burns within every one of you & for glorifying Him. What a ministry! You are a big part of my life. You go where I, and many, can’t go and do what I, and many, can’t do. Every day I lift you up in prayer and thank God for you!
We encourage you to share as we give God the glory for what He continues to do through our ministry. It’s a real bonus to all of us if you call our comment line and leave your message at (334) 271-8988.
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It was a joyous occasion at the 32nd annual SavA-Life Banquet in Andalusia. The Family Hope Center of Covington County is performing tremendous ministry work, and we had much to celebrate as we gave God the glory while sharing with many of our listeners!
For many decades, Faith Radio has been blessed to be part of the State Combined Campaign. We always enjoy when their group of state employees from Alabama visit our offices and share how Faith Radio touches thousands of lives in our state each day.
We have a valued ministry partner, 4VEH, in Haiti that does outstanding Christian radio ministry! We were blessed when they stopped by our studios recently so that we could encourage one another and pray for one another as we asked God to provide for our needs!
During our 40th year of ministry, we also had our 25th year of the Faith Radio Golf Tournament. It was a great time for all, and we were blessed and encouraged to spend the day celebrating what God is doing through our ministry!
2024 FAITH RADIO ADVENT-URE
Christmas SYMBOLS OF
By Bob Crittenden, Director of Special Projects
During this Advent season, we celebrate symbols we find in the Scriptures that point us to our Savior, our King, who will reign forever! A topic and Scripture can be used each day in December or incorporated into weekly Advent readings. (First Day of Advent: December 1)
1
MANGER
Luke 2:7
“...she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger…”
2 ANGELIC HOST
Luke 2:9
“...an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.”
3
SWADDLING CLOTHS
Luke 2:12
“...this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
4 STAR
Matthew 2:2
“‘...we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’”
5 GOLD
Matthew 2:11
“...they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
6 FRANKINCENSE
Matthew 2:11
“...they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
7 MYRRH
Matthew 2:11
“...they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”
8 TEMPLE
Luke 2:27-28
“[Simeon] came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus…he took Him up in his arms and blessed God…”
9 WATER
Mark 1:10-11
“...coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. Then a voice came from heaven, ‘You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’”
10
LILIES
Matthew 6:28, 29
“‘Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.’”
11
BOAT
Matthew 8:23, 26
“Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him…He said to them, ‘Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?’ Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”
12 SPARROWS
Matthew 10:29, 31
“‘Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will… Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.’”
13
BREAD OF LIFE
John 6:35
“’I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.’”
14 SEED OF GOD’S WORD
Luke 8:11
“‘The seed is the word of God.’”
15 MUSTARD SEED
Matthew 13:31-32
“’The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field…when it is grown it is greater than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.’”
16 PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
Matthew 13:45-46
“‘...the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls, who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bought it.’”
17 5 LOAVES/2 FISH
Matthew 14:19,20
“...He blessed and broke and gave the loaves to the disciples; and the disciples gave to the multitudes. So they all ate and were filled, and they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments that remained.”
18 COIN
Luke 15:8-9
“‘...what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?’”
19 COMMUNION
Matthew 26:26-28
“...Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, ‘Take, eat; this is My body.’ Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins…”
20 CROWN OF THORNS
John 19:2
“...the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe.”
21 CROSS
Luke 23:33-34
“...when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals…Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”
22 HIS GARMENTS
Luke 23:34
“And they divided His garments and cast lots.”
23 SPEAR
John 19:34, 36
“But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out…For these things were done that the Scripture should be fulfilled, ‘Not one of His bones shall be broken.’”
24 EMPTY TOMB
Luke 24:2-3
“...they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.”
25 CROWN
Revelation 11:15
All Scriptures New King James Version
“The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!”
UNCHANGING TRUTH FOR CHANGING TIMES
Faith Radio unveils new evening, overnight lineup
We live in a changing world, which is why we need the unchanging truth of God’s Word and the unchanging hope that comes through Jesus Christ! In order to inspire you in the Word of God and in worship, Faith Radio is pleased to launch our allnew evening and overnight programming lineup. Here is our new lineup, beginning weeknights at 7:30.
7:30 - Know the Truth with Philip De Courcy
Philip De Courcy is from Northern Ireland and serves as Senior Pastor of Kindred Community Church in Anaheim Hills, California. Website: ktt.org
8:00 - Cornerstone Connection with Gary Hamrick
Gary Hamrick is Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Chapel in Leesburg, Virginia. He is the only pastor the church has had since it was formed in 1991. Website: cornerstoneconnection.cc
8:30 - Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk
James Dobson has been a trusted voice for quite some time, and his work with Family Talk and the James Dobson Family Institute are continuing to be impactful. Website: drjamesdobson.org
9:00 - Evening Praise with Mary Kirkland
Mary is returning to Faith Radio, having formerly worked as the midday FaithSongs host and as the editor of the Ministry Magazine.
11:00 - Turning Point with David Jeremiah
Turning Point, with David Jeremiah, Senior Pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in San Diego, California, which has been heard at 6:00 a.m. MondayFriday, returns for a second airing each day.
Website: davidjeremiah.org
11:30 - Connect with Skip Heitzig (26:00)
Skip Heitzig is Senior Pastor of Calvary Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has written multiple books and serves on the Board of Directors of Samaritan’s Purse.
Website: skipheitzig.com
Monday-Friday: 12:00 - 6:00 a.m. Praise Through the Night with Ken Senes
Ken is a Christian radio veteran and professional who returns to the position of overnight host after a stint as a Christian school headmaster.
We encourage you to tune in for this inspiring blend of new and familiar voices. You can access our program schedule at FaithRadio.org or through the Faith Radio app.
There are many ways to help us share the love of Jesus with others. From vehicle donations to memorial/honorarium gifts, we are thankful to God for each gift we receive. If you are an employee of the State of Alabama or Federal employee, we thank you for your service and encourage you to participate in your campaigns. Remember Faith Broadcasting as you select your charity. We are thankful for all of our ministry partners!
Christmas Crosses
Monday, November 18, 2024 • 7 am - 6 pm
Faith Radio Studios, 381 Mendel Parkway, Montgomery, AL
Reserve your Cross: FaithRadio.org or scan this QR Code
For more than a decade, Faith Radio has been building and distributing 7-foot Christmas Crosses to the community. These crosses not only enhance your holiday décor, but more importantly, serve as a powerful testament to the message of Jesus, inviting others to share in the joy of the season. While these 7-foot crosses come built on a stand, you can choose to add your lights and paint or stain the cross. Some people leave them out year-round, while others utilize them at both Christmas and Easter. Many people have told us how the cross displayed in their yard not only puts their focus on Jesus, but it is a conversation starter with their family and neighbors about the love of Christ dying on the cross for our sins. These crosses can be picked up at our studios on Monday, November 18th. Since they are 7-feet tall, a truck is best; however, a van or SUV with all the back seats down will also work. Faith Radio distributes these crosses courtesy of a donor who only asks that recipients make a generous donation to our ministry in exchange for a cross. Our donor tells us the materials to make the cross cost over $50 each. website.
EMBRACING OUR REIGNING SAVIOR Meeting House guests promote spiritual growth during Christmas season
by Bob Crittenden, host of The Meeting House
The Advent season presents a unique opportunity to grow closer to Christ. While we should be growing spiritually throughout the year, this season brings a special opportunity to allow the Holy Spirit to speak to us and to reveal more about our Savior. Faith Radio publishes an Advent Guide year after year in our Ministry Magazine as a resource that can bring a greater awareness of who Jesus is and what He has done for us. Through the symbols that fill this year’s Advent Guide, we can consider as individuals and families what the coming of Jesus to earth represents. We strongly encourage you to use the Advent Guide as a personal or family devotional during this Christmas season.
Particularly for those with children, an Advent devotion is a great way to study the Word together. Families gathering together and discussing matters of the faith can certainly help reinforce the truth of God’s Word while building incredible memories at Christmas. In addition to Faith Radio’s Advent Guide, there are numerous other solid resources that families can read at Christmas to help keep their family focused on Christ. Back in 2022 at the Christian Product Expo in Charlotte, I met two Alabama authors, Anna Nash and Katy Shelton, who had written a devotional book centered around the meaning of Easter, called, Easter Matters: A Devotional - How the Resurrection of Jesus Changes You. Prior to that time, they had written an Advent book intended to help readers learn more about
Jesus. The book was titled Christmas Matters: How the Birth of Jesus Makes a Difference Every Day, which is a journey through the book of Luke. The book parallels the 24 chapters of Luke with the 25 days leading to Christmas, helping the reader focus on the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Another Christmas resource for families is Liz Pitman’s Pete and Pal’s Christmas Surprise! This is a follow-up to her earlier book, Where is the Missing Puzzle Piece, which traces the journey of a puzzle piece named Pete, attempting to find where he fits into God’s plan. In the Christmas-themed work, Pete continues his adventure of finding that he is God’s special masterpiece.
Whatever resource you choose, select something that draws you into God’s Word and helps you stay focused on Christ this Christmas season. We can be sensitive to the leadership of God’s Spirit as He works in our individual lives and in the hearts of those around us.
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.
IN MEMORY
Meredith Dunn Aplin
Billy & Brenda Pollard, Montgomery
Bill Arant
Linda Holley, Wetumpka
Miriam Bailey
Phillip & Gail Jones, Andalusia
Sarah Ballard
Don & Ethel Hale, Montgomery
Kenneth Banks
Randy & Jane Martin, Montgomery
Hubert Beasley
Kevin & Lana Spivey, Clayton
Shaun Bice
Lee & Carrie Meriwether, Mathews
Ken Blakenship
Joyce & Charles Lee, Montgomery
Ken Boles
George & Barbara Bass, Prattville
Herman & Betty Bopp
Sara Wright, Montgomery
Glenn “Buddy” Borders
Wayne & Debbie Hooks, Eclectic
Barry M. Boyd
Beverly P. Ming, Letohatchee
Woody Bryan
Ron & Catherine Moore, Montgomery
Dr. Billy Joe Campbell
James & Julie Porath, Montgomery
Randy & Jane Martin, Montgomery
Carl B. Cobb
Jean R. Cobb & Dobbs Family, Prattville
Janice Cocking
Gene & Cindy Bonner, Pike Road
Jamie Hendrix Collins
John & Teresa Stanley, Montgomery
Gifts made as of October 3, 2024
Russell Colquitt
Joan Johnson, Prattville
Jesse Cone
Sherril & Chris Bird, Tallassee
Doyle R. Cumbie
Brenda Cumbie-Adams, Wicksburg
Robert Cunningham
Beverly P. Ming, Letohatchee
Barbara D’Alessandro
Steve & Debi Curtis, Ozark
Don M. Dobbs
Jean R Cobb & Dobbs Family, Prattville
Weldon Doe
John & Teresa Stanley, Montgomery
Dr. Bill Dubose
Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, Montgomery
Betty Fay Bopp Fatzinger
Sara Wright, Montgomery
Ann Gaddy
Mike & Carol Echols, Montgomery
Billy & Gisele Echols, Wetumpka
Hilda Glover
Billy & Brenda Pollard, Montgomery
Jean Goodson
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Arthur Joe Grant
Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, Montgomery
Faye Gulledge
Kevin & Lana Spivey, Clayton
Earl Hayes
Nett Hayes, Samson
Hunter Helms
Randy & Lisa Helms, Pike Road
Philip Hicks
Brenda & Billy Pollard, Montgomery
Dr. Don Hill
Billy & Brenda Pollard, Montgomery
John & Teresa Stanley, Montgomery
Donald Holley
Phillip & Gail Jones, Andalusia
Eugene Howell
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Doug V. Hubbard
Natha Hubbard, Montgomery
Wilbur Hufham
Gene Brown, Montgomery
John & Teresa Stanley, Montgomery
Charles & Sylvia Borden, Equality
Ed Hysaw
Gene & Cindy Bonner, Pike Road
Dr. John Allen Jones
Perry & Judy Hooper, Pike Road
Mark Kennedy
Mark Williams
Carolyn Kilcrease
Paul & Michelle English, Enterprise
Carolyn Kimbrough
Don & Ernestine Weaver, Elba
Mary Frances Kirkland
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Mary Lee Wallace Linton
Jimmy & Terri Hutto, Opp
Phillip & Gail Jones, Andalusia
Lesley Massey
Perry & Judy Hooper, Pike Road
Joyce Maxwell
Lee & Carrie Meriwether, Mathews
Mary Nell Mayo
Wayne & Debbie Moore, Tyler
Dr. David McCalman
Jimmy & Terri Hutto, Opp
Herman L. McDuffie
Myrna Bell and Paul & Shelly
English
Annette McGregor
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Eleanor Joan Leezer Miser
Mr. & Mrs. Lothar J. Zell, Montgomery
Dan Morrison
Dawn Cox, Deatsville
Teri Ingram, Titus
Dr. Tom Moseley
Dr. & Mrs. Gene Brown, Montgomery
Thomas Noland
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Michelle H. Norsworthy
Cindy E. Hinton, Glenwood
Rudolph J. Phillips
Janett M. Phillips, Tuskegee
James Ervin Porter, Jr.
Jim & Beth Edwards, Tyler
Glen Pruitt
Pat Watkins, Montgomery
Mary Louise Reed
Sheila P. Jackson, Montgomery
Louis Reynolds
Col (ret) & Mrs. Paul English, Jr., Enterprise
Thomas David Reynolds
Joan Johnson, Prattville
Brandy Rodgers
Carol’s Quilters, Wetumpka
Rev. Danny W. Rogers, Sr.
Joy Rogers, Elmore
Bobby Sessions
Randy & Jane Martin, Montgomery
Caroline Slawson
Lee & Carrie Meriwether, Mathews
Pastor Hubert J. Spann
Larry & Ellen Spann, Opp
Cecil Spear
Rush & Shan Stallings, Montgomery
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Stallings, Jr.
Rush & Shan Stallings, Montgomery
Lloyd Stockman
Ron & Maudis Jowers, Prattville
Mary Jane Strength
Billy & Grisele Echols, Wetumpka
Jim Taylor
Gene & Cindy Bonner, Pike Road
Charles J. Thompson
Larry & Ellen Spann, Opp
Matthew Scott Tribby Jr.
Alford P. Tribble, Pike Road
Johnnie Tucker
Billy & Brenda Pollard, Montgomery
Larry Walker
Paron Beeco, Caryville, FL
Janie Ward
Phillip & Gail Jones, Andalusia
Joe Watkins
Bill & Carol Dykes, Prattville
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Liner, Tell City, IN
Doris Wade, Millbrook
Rush & Shan Stallings, Montgomery
Innes & Mitzi McIntyre, Montgomery
Jerry & Elaine Bennett, Pike Road
Wayne & Debbie Hooks, Montgomery
KEEP HIM FIRST
by Billy Irvin, Director of Ministry Relations
Jesus! There is something so very special about that name. As we head into the Christmas season when there is so much celebration around us, let us never forget to keep Him first in all that we do. Let’s also remember the lyrics from a great song by Bill Gaither, “Kings and kingdoms will all pass away.” As we worship and as we give, let’s invest our time and money into what will reign forever: Jesus! The Bible tells us to lay up your treasures in Heaven, and one way we do that is by investing in ministries that are helping people go there. Will you help us during this important season? A gift to Faith Radio makes an eternal impact as we encourage other believers and lift up the name of Jesus. We want to finish our year strong with our finances as we boldly celebrate the forever reigning Jesus Christ!
