We’re on the lookout for talented WJTL listeners–we know you’re out there!  We want to see and hear your talents from musicians to jugglers to acrobats…and zany skills will do, too!  Individual performers and groups are welcome to enter!  10 contestants will be chosen to perform their talent on the Weaver’s Garage Stage at the Sertoma Chicken BBQ on Saturday, May 21st (in the afternoon).  Then, the audience gets to vote on their favorite performer–and that person or group will win a fabulous prize package!

THIS YEAR’S FABULOUS PRIZE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

*A Samson Expedition 300 Watt portable sound system courtesy of Lifesong Christian Books & Music in Quarryville

*4 balloon ride tickets from the US Hot Air Balloon Team

*A Photo Shoot with Brooke Courtney Photography

*A customized spa and hair package from New Creations Studio, Inc in Strasburg ($150 value)

*A $100 gift card to Red Robin restaurant (The gift card is good at any location.  FYI: A new Red Robin is opening in April at 2350 Lincoln Highway East!)

HOW TO ENTER:

Email your .mp3,  movie file or You Tube link to Contest@WJTL.com or mail your CD or DVD to WJTL, PO Box 1614, Lancaster, PA 17608! Be sure to tell us a little about yourself and your talent when you enter and include your contact information in your entry! Contest entry material (including CDs, DVDs, photos, etc.) will not be returned!  There are no age restrictions, but kids under 18 must have their parents’ permission before entering!

The deadline to enter is midnight on Wednesday, May 11, 2011!  We’ll announce the 10 contestants on the air during the 5:00 p.m. hour on Friday, May 13, 2011!  (Contestants will also be contacted directly by WJTL.)

**Comments left on this blog post will not count as official entries!**

**Only one entry per contestant!**

**Review WJTL’s contest rules here.**

Want to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 8th)?  WJTL wants to help!  We put together a fantastic prize pack full of stuff your mom will LOVE!

The Prize Pack ($555 value):

*Dinner for 4 at Miller’s Smorgasbord (newly renovated!) on Lincoln Highway in Lancaster County

*1 Dozen gourmet cupcakes from The Cupcakery at Rebecca’s Heavenly Goodies in Lititz

*A $50 gift card to Berean Christian Stores with locations in Lancaster and New Holland

*A fresh bouquet of flowers from http://flowersbyusonline.com/

*A family portrait with Jeremy Hess Photographers

*A bus trip for 2 to New York City courtesy of Bob Neff Tours

How To Enter:

*Email Contest@WJTL.com with “Mother’s Day Contest” in the subject and include the following:

-the title of a Christian song you’d like to dedicate to your mom on the radio and the artist

-your mom’s first and last name

-your name, age, address and phone number

*Entries must be received by the end of the day (Midnight) on Thursday, May 5th.  The winner will be contacted by phone or email and will be announced on the radio at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6th!

*Only one entry per person!

*Dads and grandparents: you may send in an entry for children who are too young to use the computer.

*If your mother or father won a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day prize pack from WJTL in the past, you are not eligible to win this time!

*Comments left on this blog DO NOT count as entries for this contest!

This week’s Winning Wednesday prize is “Songs Inspired By Jesus Calling” CDs!  Tune in all day Wednesday, May 4th for chances to win this disc with songs from Hillsong United, Steven Curtis Chapman, Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Audrey Assad, Robbie Seay Band, Mandisa, Luminate, Amy Grant, Sanctus Real, Christy Nockels and David Crowder Band!

Find out more about the book “Jesus Calling” by missionary Sarah Young by clicking HERE.

Gotee has a new artist named Jamie Grace.  This week WJTL’s Feedback Giveback is giving away a copy of her new “Hold Me” EP which features Toby Mac on the 1st track and Gabe Real of DiverseCity on the 3rd track!   Check out the video below to get a feel for her music!  And be sure to leave comments at our staff blogs at www.WJTL.com before midnight on Sunday, May 8th–that way you’ll automatically be entered to win!  We’ll announce the winner (and contact them by email) on Monday, May 9th!

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Nicole C. Mullen‘s NEW CD “Captivated” releases on Tuesday, May 03, 2011.  Tune in to WJTL on Monday, May 02 to win it before you can buy it!  We’ll have giveaways all day long!

We really LOVE INO Records!  Their artists include Mercy Me, Addison Road, Skillet, Todd Agnew, Caedmon’s Call, Jonny Diaz, Darlene Zschech and MANY more!  This week’s Feedback Giveback prize is an INO Records CD case with a bonus Short Stack CD compilation including radio singles from the past few months.  Click the pictures above for more details!

You’ll be entered into the drawing to win this prize if you leave a comment at any blog at our website before midnight on Sunday, May 1st!  We’ll announce the winner (and contact them by email) on Monday, May 2nd!

Tune in to Afternoons this week (April 25 – 29) with Kristi Leigh for chances to call in and win tickets to see Chabod Community Theater’s performance of “7 Brides For 7 Brothers” directed by Stan Deen!  The show is playing at Lancaster Mennonite High School’s Fine Arts Center on Friday, May 6th at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 7th at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.  For tickets and info, call 717-354-3355 or visit www.chabodacademy.com

This week’s Feedback Giveback prize is a nail cross from Sidewalk Prophets and lyrics from their new song, “You Love Me Anyway” from their “These Simple Truths” project.

Leave a comment at any blog at www.WJTL.com by midnight this Sunday night (EASTER SUNDAY! April 24th) and you’ll automatically be entered to win.  We’ll announce the winner (and contact them by email) on Monday, April 25th.

The “Spoken For Marriage Conference” is coming to Worship Center in Lancaster Friday – Sunday, May 13-15, featuring Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn!  They’ll bring their insight to speak to the heart of your marriage and help you learn more about your spouse.  There will be 3 feature sessions at the conference: a Friday evening dinner for women only, a Saturday morning breakfast for men only and a Sunday evening event for couples.  For information, call 717-656-4271 or click here!

Listen to WJTL this week for chances to win signed books!  We’ll give away Shaunti Feldhahn’s book “For Women Only: What You Need To Know About The Inner Lives Of Men” and Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn’s book “For Men Only: A Straightforward Guide To The Inner Lives Of Women.”

In celebration of FM Static’s new CD “My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go” (which features a car on the album artwork), this week’s super cool prize from WJTL’s Feedback Giveback is the ultimate FM Static Car Accessory Kit!  It’s packed with official FM Static fan gear including:

*Floor Mats

*Sun Shade

*Air Freshener

*Licence Plate Frame

*Key Chain

*Complete FM Static 5-CD library–perfect for every day commutes or road trips!

To be entered into the drawing to win, just leave a comment at any blog at www.WJTL.com by midnight on Sunday, April 17th.  We’ll announce the winner (and contact them by email) on Monday, April 18th!