STACEY GAGNE – I haven’t blogged as much as usual this month… because my fingers have been furiously keeping up with the donations that have poured in!  WJTL had a need.  Listeners responded.  God provided.

I was unsure how things would look as we ended 2010.  I trusted that God would take care of us somehow, but wasn’t sure how that would look considering the economy, considering how everyone has responded to the need for so many other organizations in need this year, etc.   But here we are having met budget before the end of the day with donations still coming in.  What a treat to get to open the envelopes, read the notes, share them with the staff and see our needs being met once again.  I have been amazed.

The Jon Foreman Song “Your Love is Strong” is one I’ve really appreciated this year … and these lyrics from scripture seem especially appropriate for today.  I’ll post them below.

Happy New Year!

Stacey Gagne

Celebrating the New Year with joy and amazement!

“Heavenly Father
You always amaze me
Let your kingdom come
In my world and in my life
You give me the food I need
To live through the day
And forgive me as I forgive
The people that wronged me
Lead me far from temptation
Deliver me from the evil one

I look out the window
The birds are composing
Not a note is out of tune
Or out of place
I look at the meadow
And stare at the flowers
Better dressed than any girl
On her wedding day

So why do I worry?
Why do I freak out?
God knows what I need
You know what I need

Chorus (3x):
Your love is
Your love is
Your love is strong

The kingdom of the heavens
Is now advancing
Invade my heart
Invade this broken town
The kingdom of the heavens
Is buried treasure
Will you sell yourself
To buy the one you’ve found?

Two things you told me
That you are strong
And you love me
Yes, you love me

(Chorus 3x)

Our God in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name above all names
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us today our daily bread
Forgive us wicked sinners
Lead us far away from our vices
And deliver us from these prisons”

Praise & Worship Show New Year’s Eve Special!

FRED MCNAUGHTON – WOW! Talk about overwhelmed!  When WJTL started of the month of December facing it’s biggest end of the year deficit I was honestly not sure we were going to make it.  Yes, we all had faith that God could do it, after all we have experienced his faithfulness in this ministry for 26 years.  We also know the generosity of the WJTL family.  We tell everyone, we have the best listeners, barring none.

Still, it was an act of faith to announce the amount needed and trust in God’s timing and outcome.

I am pleased to tell you that not only did we come close to meeting the deficit, WE SURPASSED IT!

Thank you for your prayers and thank you for your donations.  God has shown Himself faithful once again. He has moved in his people, and we are overwhelmed by His response.

We are honored and thankful that you are part of the WJTL family.

Happy New Year. May God’s richest blessings continue to be yours in 2011.

FRED MCNAUGHTON – This month we’ve been sharing some of our pictures from our Christmas Card Photoshoot. As we kiss 2010 goodbye we want you to know how much we appreciate you. Thanks for listening and thanks for your continued support.  Happy New Year.  May God’s richest blessings be yours in 2011!

FRED MCNAUGHTON – This month we’ve been sharing some of our pictures from our Christmas Card Photoshoot (courtesy of TJ and Brooke Mousetis’ Smilebooth) so you can get to know us a little better.

Remember I said earlier in the month that Ann loved Dunkin Donuts?  I wasn’t kidding.  DO NOT try to take them from her!

FRED MCNAUGHTON – This month we’ve been sharing some of our pictures from our Christmas Card Photoshoot (courtesy of TJ and Brooke Mousetis’ Smilebooth) so you can get to know us a little better.

We’ve had a great 2010.  Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! We appreciate you making us part of your day.  We appreciate you making us part of your year.  We appreciate YOU!  Thanks.

WOW Hits 2011 is the must-have collection of the year’s most powerful Christian music hits on 2 CDs.  It includes 27 chart topping songs and 3 new artists–and spans Christian genres from pop to rock, worship and adult contemporary.  See pictures below for more specifics.

We’re giving away lots of  copies of WOW Hits 2011 December 27 – 31st.  Plus, one grand prize winner will win an additional 30 CDs from artists featured on WOW Hits 2011 (including Newsboys, Toby Mac, Steven Curtis Chapman, Francesca Battistelli, Casting Crowns and LOTS more!)

Here’s how to enter the drawing to win:

*Send an email to Contest@WJTL.com and tell us your favorite new Christian song from 2010.  (Click the pictures below for options.  However, your favorite song does not have to appear on the WOW 2011 CDs.)

*Include your name, age, mailing address and phone number.  (ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.  COMMENTS LEFT ON THIS BLOG DO NOT COUNT AS CONTEST ENTRIES!)

*Deadline to enter is 12:00 Noon EST on Friday, December 31st.

We’ll draw winners at random from all eligible entries each day to announce on the air, and will announce the grand prize winner on the Top 100 Countdown with Radio Friend Phil New Year’s Eve!  Winners will be notified by email.

Top Row:

“Beauty Will Rise” by Steven Curtis Chapman

“What If We” by Brandon Heath

“These Simple Truths” by Sidewalk Prophets

“The Lost Get Found” by Britt Nicole

“Josh Wilson” by Josh Wilson

2nd Row:

“Revelation” by Third Day

“Speaking Louder Than Before” by Jeremy Camp

“Love Is On The Move” by Leeland

“Awakening” by Passion

“Somewhere Down The Road” by Amy Grant

3rd Row:

“The Light Meets The Dark” by Tenth Avenue North

“Until The Whole World Hears” by Casting Crowns

“Let Love Win” by The Museum

“Hello Hurricane” by Switchfoot

“My Paper Heart” by Francesca Battistelli

4th Row:

“Born Again” by Newsboys

“Tonight” by Toby Mac

“It Is Well” by Kutless

“Pieces Of A Real Heart” by Sanctus Real

“Mikeschair” by Mikeschair

5th Row:

“The Story Of Your Life” by Matthew West

“Coming Alive” by Mark Schultz

“The Outsiders” by Needtobreathe

“Love Revolution” by Natalie Grant

“No Far Away” by Chris August

Bottom Row:

“What Life Would Be Like” by Big Daddy Weave

“Awake” by Skillet

“Alive Again” by Matt Maher

“Kerrie Roberts” by Kerrie Roberts

“More Beautiful You” by Jonny Diaz

This week’s prize from WJTL’s Feedback Giveback is “Timeless”, the 4-Disc collection from Selah.  It also includes pictures, song lyrics and more!  To enter the drawing to win, leave your comments on any staff blog before midnight on Sunday, January 2nd.  We’ll draw a winner and announce it on the radio Monday, January 3rd!

FRED MCNAUGHTON – Merry Christmas from the WJTL Staff.  We are spreading the Christmas cheer all December long while sharing pics and insights from our cast of characters.

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Merry Christmas. Peace to you! May our world experience the true peace that faith in Jesus brings.