JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Key Element for Thriving Relationships is Wisdom.

The way of wisdom leads to character qualities that build better relationships.

Wisdom can be defined as “the ability to discern what is true, right, or lasting.”

James 3:13 asks the question, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”

Verse 17 in that same chapter says, “Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”

Wisdom is a key element for thriving relationships that honor God.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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The conflict in Ukraine has left many people vulnerable and in need of aid.  As we continue to pray for all that are impacted by the invasion and unrest; there are organizations providing opportunities to lend critical support.

MCC is accepting donations for a response in Ukraine.  From their website: “MCC’s response will be focused on longer-term scale up of existing programs that support vulnerable people and extending those services to internally displaced populations. It will likely include psychosocial support and trauma healing, temporary emergency housing, emergency distributions of locally purchased emergency supplies such as blankets, and distribution of food packages. MCC also plans to resume shipments of material resources once the in-country conditions are stable enough to do so.”

Samaritans Purse is operating multiple medical facilities in various parts of Ukraine and providing food and non-food relief items through church partnerships in both Ukraine and Moldova.

Hope International has created a Hope Ukraine assistance fund

World Vision  is on the ground in Eastern Europe preparing to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families who have been forcibly displaced due to the escalating crisis in Ukraine.  Your donation can help provide children and families searching for a safe haven with protection and psychosocial support including Child-Friendly Spaces in neighboring countries in the Middle East and Eastern European region.

Mission Eurasia    Has established a Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund to help provide for the urgent, immediate needs of Ukrainians still living in the country, as well as refugees who have fled to neighboring countries.  Hear Fred’s interview with Don Parsons, Director of the Unreached People Groups Initiative here

Barnabas Aid   Sending funds to churches in the neighboring countries as they care for Christian and other refugees.  Barnabas supporters in the United Kingdom are donating food items, blankets and winter clothes, to be transported by van or truck across Europe to the borders of Ukraine to supply the local churches caring for the refugees from Ukraine.

World Without Orphans has established a Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund to support the work of their Ukrainian staff and partners in the country serving those who are internally displaced or fleeing to neighboring countries. A specific focus of their ministry is on safety and provision for orphaned children and their caregivers.

BCM International  Providing food, shelter, and medical supplies as well as aiding the displaced in their journey to western Ukraine and other international safe-havens.

Tying Vines  Vice President Melissa Mitchell is working with the Polish ambassador to help in organizing aid to the thousands of refugees flooding into Poland.

Compassion International has some helpful prayer targets published for times of turmoil around the world.

The Pocket Testament League is providing Ukranian Gospels through Blessings of Hope food containers and are also providing gospels to other ministries providing relief.

Tomorrow Clubs International is coordinating with local churches and Christ followers to provide basic needs for Ukranian refugees including hot meals, food packages, mattresses and medications and more.

Friends in Action International   University of Divine Grace (FIA ministry partner) Faculty and Bible school students are distributing blankets, hot drinks, food, and hope. The Chișinău university campus and support facilities have become a haven for refugees while providing an opportunity to learn about Jesus, our Prince of Peace. UDG also supports those traveling by vehicle with free maintenance and repair services, enabling stranded travelers to continue on their way into Western Europe.

Missions International is the organization Tommy Iceland partners with. This non-profit organization that directly helps those in need who are impacted by the war. All donations made will benefit the families in Melitopol and all over Ukraine.

Sunrise4Ukraine:  A global initiative encouraging churches to host an additional Sunrise Service on April 24 to join together in praying for Ukraine & Russia.  April 24^th is Easter Sunday for the Orthodox and for most Eastern Christians.

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verse is John 16:33.

Just before Jesus went to the cross, He prepared His disciples for what was to come. He said, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world!”

Jesus is the great overcomer who helps us to overcome the world.

Jesus overcame temptation. When Satan tempted Him, Jesus would resist by using the word of God. He showed us how we can overcome temptation with God’s Word.

Jesus overcame evil with good. At the cross, Jesus responded to the hatred that was poured out on Him by pouring out His love for us. His blood was shed at the cross for our redemption.

Jesus also overcame the grave, breaking the power of death, and freeing us from being paralyzed by the fear of death.

This Faith-Building Verse inspires us to be encouraged by the victory found in Jesus in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Faith-Building Verses are Romans 10:9 and 10.

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”

Billy Graham has said that “the most important events in human history were the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.” These are the events that give us ultimate hope in a loving God. He cared so much for us that He was willing to send Jesus to the world. Jesus did not come to us when we were at our best. He loved us while we were at our worst. The cross was a cruel way to die, and yet, hanging from that cross, Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

His death and resurrection means that we can live in the victory of His saving grace.

These Faith-Building Verses inspire us set apart Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior in the Year of Relationship.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

We’re celebrating Palm Sunday with a Praise & Worship playlist themed with songs of Hosanna to the King! See the whole lineup below, including Kari Jobe’s “Hosanna”, “Son of Heaven” by Brandon Lake, “Here Is Our King” from David Crowder, “All Hail King Jesus” by Jeremy Riddle and the new reimagined (15th anniversary) version of Paul Baloche’s classic congregational song “Hosanna”. I’m also featuring a brand new local song from Mission Worship that just came out Friday: “All Hail The King”!

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Kristi Leigh, WJTL DJ

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Song Title	Artist	Album	Year
6AM
Son Of Heaven	Brandon Lake	House Of Miracles	2020
All Hail the King	Mission Worship	Single	2022
Joy to the World-The King Is Coming	Christy Nockels	The Thrill of Hope	2016
Come Adore the Humble King	Matt Boswell & Matt Papa	His Mercy Is More	2019
Prepare The Way	Jeremy Riddle	The Now And Not Yet	2009
Praises Be Sung (Hosanna)	Victory Worship	Hope Has Come	2019
All Hail the King	Vertical Worship	Bright Faith Bold Future	2018
My King Forever (Live)	Josh Baldwin	Homecoming (Live)	2021
The King Is Here (Live)	Kim Walker-Smith	Still Believe (Live)	2012
King Jesus (Live)	Matt Redman	Let There Be Wonder (Live)	2020
Hosanna (Be Lifted Higher)	Covenant Worship	Never Going Back (feat. David Binion & Nicole Binion)	2010
7AM
Crown Him with Many Crowns	Shane & Shane	Hymns, Vol. 2	2019
Come Worship the King (feat. Shane & Shane)	Michael W. Smith	Glory Revealed – The Word of God In Worship	2007
Hosanna	Hillsong United	All Of The Above	2006
The Highest (Live)	Elevation Worship	For the Honor (Live) [Deluxe Edition]	2011
Shout To The North	Delirious	Cutting Edge	1997
Glory to the King	Eddie Kirkland	North Point Live: Here + Now	2012
Hosanna (feat. Steffany Gretzinger)	Ben Cantelon	Single	2021
All Hail King Jesus	Jeremy Riddle	More	2017
Prepare The Way	Jared Anderson	Live From My Church	2009
He Has Come For Us (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)	Meredith Andrews	(single)	2009
Raise Up the Crown (All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name)	Chris Tomlin	Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern	2004
Come to Save Us	All Sons & Daughters	Majesty In a Manger	2016
Crown Him	I Am They	Trial & Triumph	2017
8AM
Holy, Holy, Holy (We Bow Before Thee)	Shane & Shane	Hymns Live	2019
Hosanna (Reimagined)	Paul Baloche	A Greater Song (Live – 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)	2022
King of Heaven	Mack Brock	Covered – EP	2019
My Glorious-Sing To The King (feat. Laura Story)	Eoghan Heaslip	Worship Project H2.14	2005
Hosanna	Planetshakers	Nothing Is Impossible	2011
Prepare The Way	Charlie Hall	Passion: Our Love Is Loud	2002
Hosanna in the Deep	Brenton Brown	Single	2017
The King Is Here (Live)	Corey Voss	Songs of Heaven and Earth (Live)	2017
Hosanna	Christy Nockels	Passion: God Of This City	2008
What A Surprise (feat. Pat Barrett)	Kirby Kaple	Let It Be So – EP	2021
Prepare Ye the Way	Michael W. Smith	A New Hallelujah	2008
9AM
Here Is Our King	David Crowder Band	A Collision	2005
Marching On (feat. Hillsong Young & Free)	Rend Collective	Good News	2018
Make Way	Amber Brooks	Sovereign	2011
LION (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake)	Elevation Worship	LION	2022
Hosanna (Live)	The Belonging Co & Kari Jobe	Awe + Wonder (Live)	2019
Crown Him (Majesty) (feat. Kari Jobe)	Chris Tomlin	Burning Lights	2013
All Hail the King	Mission Worship	Single	2022
King of Kings	Chandler Moore & Essential Worship	Single	2021
Son of Heaven (feat. Dante Bowe & Matt Maher)	Brandon Lake	House of Miracles (Live)	2021

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