JOHN SHIRK – From Romans 12:1.

“Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.”

Christians are called to holiness. This will NOT happen through legalism to a list of do’s and don’ts in the Bible.  And it won’t happen by ignoring God’s do’s and don’ts. Holiness occurs as we respond to the mercy of God by offering our bodies to Him as living sacrifices.

This involves loving God with our mind (what we think about), loving God with our heart (making Him our greatest treasure), loving God with our hands (acts of service), and loving God with our mouth (the words that we say). These are just some examples of how we can honor God with the various parts of our body.

Here is how the Message describes Romans 12:1: “Here’s what I want you to do, God helping you. Take your everyday, ordinary life-your sleeping, eating, going-to-work and walking-around life-and place it before God as an offering.  Embracing what God does for you is the best thing that you can do for Him.”

A surrendered life to God is a vital sign of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

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Here’s this week’s Real News of Inspiration from the Christian Post’s Anugrah Kumar

Do you know any Olympic Gold Medalists who have professed faith in Christ?  Recently, Scott Hamilton was featured in a video in which he professed his Christian faith and spoke on how he came to faith in Christ.  Hamilton met his wife during his diagnoses of cancer in 1997.  She was a Christian and took him to church.  There the pastor told him that Christianity is a faith of history and the events in the bible actually took place.  Hamiltom was intrigued and came to faith through that meeting.  He traced the events in his live and could see how God was there during the good times and bad.  At the end of the video, Hamilton sumarized, “I am Scott Hamilton and I am second.”

Praise & Worship Show Playlist

January 29, 2012

Twin Spins!

7:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.

“I Am Free” by Jared Anderson from  “51 Must Have Modern Worship Hits”

“Great I Am” by New Life Worship, Jared Anderson from “You Hold It All”

“God You’re Beautiful” by Anthony Skinner from “Forever & A Day”

“Prayer Medley” by Anthony Skinner from “Forever & A Day”

“Love Song” by Lamont Hiebert from “Worship Project P40.3”

“Unashamed Love” by Ten Shekel Shirt from “Open The Eyes Of My Heart”

7:30 a.m.

“A Mighty Fortress” by Christy Nockels from “Passion: Awakening Deluxe Edition”

“Healing Is In Your Hands” by Christy Nockels from “Passion: Awakening”

“Awakening” by Hillsong United from “Aftermath”

“Take Heart” by Hillsong United from “Aftermath”

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” by Chris Tomlin from “Amazing Grace”

8:00 a.m. — Legal I.D. with Translator Tag

“Our God” by Christ Tomlin from “Passion: Awakening”

“Give Us Your Courage” by Tim Hughest from “Happy Day”

“Everything” by Tim Hughes from “Happy Day”

“Furious” by Jeremy Riddle, Bethel Live from “Be Lifted High”

“One Thing Remains” by Jeremy Riddle from “Furious”

“Our Messiah Reigns” by New Life Worship, Glenn Packiam from “You Hold It All”

8:39 a.m.

“Dry Bones” by New Life Worship, Jon Egan, Mia Fields from “You Hold It All”

“Never Once” by Matt Redman from “10,000 Reasons”

“10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” by Matt Redman from “10,000 Reasons”

“The Stand” by Kristian Stanfill from “Passion: Awakening”

“Forever Reign” by Kristian Stanfill from “Passion: Here For You”

9:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.

“Be Lifted High” by Bethel Live from “Be Lifted High”

“What Does It Sound Like” by Bethel Live from “Here Is Love”

“No One Like You” by David Crowder Band from “Illuminate”

“Here Is Our King” by David Crowder Band from “A Collision”

“How He Loves” by John Mark McMillan from “The Medicine”

“Skeleton Bones” by John Mark McMillan from “The Medicine”

9:30 a.m.

“Alive In Us” by Hillsong from “God Is Able”

“God Is Able” by Hillsong from “God Is Able”

“The More I Seek You” by Kari Jobe from “Deeper”

“Revelation Song” by Kari Jobe, Gateway Worship from “Cover The Earth”

“Fling Wide” by Misty Edwards from “Fling Wide”

“See The Way” by Misty Edwards from “Always On His Mind”

STACEY GAGNE – Last Saturday night was another special night here at WJTL.  We had our inaugural concert here in the Millen Room at the Junction Center featuring Marty Shaughnessy of Rainchildren.   WJTL staff and some friends of the family were together to kind of kick off and preview what concerts in our new cafe setting will be like.  It was exciting for us to be able to enjoy the warm atmosphere together and also broadcast the concert live on WJTL.  (We will be doing a re-broadcast on WJTL soon)

It was an informal night with Marty playing familiar music, reminiscing, coffee, hot cocoa and other refreshments.  (I tried to keep the beverages hot and full while also taking in the relaxing vibe with my friends).  I couldn’t help but smile and thank God.

I’m looking forward to more events like this one here at The Junction Center.  Stay tuned as we have plans underway to bring more events here to The Millen Room in the near future.

Thank you to Sherri Gagne and Tim Landis for the great photos!

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! January 27, 28 and 29, 2012

5) 10th Annual Chambersburg Ice Fest tonite, tomorrow and Sunday (Jan 27-29) Pennsylvania’s largest ice festival – sculptures, scavenger hunts, slides, fireworks and much more. More info at icefestpa.com

4) St. David’s Church in Dover will be hosting a free event to watch the film”Courageous”, Sunday, (January 29) at 6:00 pm.  The church is located behind the Pizza Hut on Oakland Rd. on Rte. 74N.  More info call 717-764-0033

3) A free coffee house and hymn sing will take place at Enola Church of God, Sherwood Drive, Enola tonight (January 27) from 7-8:30pm.  For more info: www.enolacog.com

2) Free Denison Witmer Concert with special guest Matt Wheeler tomorrow (Sat. Jan. 28) at 7PM in the Community Room on Prince in Lancaster. More info: www.iheartlancity.com

1)  Come watch the Cardboard Derby at Ski Roundtop!!!Sunday (Jan. 29) Check-in for participants is at 12:30 pm – Judging at 2:30 pm and the Cardboard Derby Race: 4pm. More info at skiroundtop.com

JOHN SHIRK-From First Kings 18:21:

Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.”

The invitation of Jesus to His disciples was “Follow me.”  That invitation extends to us today as well. He is drawing us away from attachment to the things of this world-the pursuit of riches, fame, and selfish pleasures, and He is drawing us to a new way of life that includes placing our trust in Jesus and pledging our allegiance to Him with our souls.

Sometimes the voices in the world such as the media, our peers, or even family members in some cases, may try to apply pressure to put our faith somewhere else. Our own sinful nature wages war on our soul. Yet, God lovingly calls us to unwavering devotion to Him.

Elijah’s words challenge us to get off the fence of divided loyalties and go in the direction of the true God.

Unwavering loyalty to God is a vital sign of a changed life in the Year of Transformation.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

The prize for Winning Wednesday (January 25, 2012) is Ski Roundtop Snow Tubing passes!  We’ll give them away all day long, so keep our phone number handy s0 you can call in and try to win!  (717-392-FM90).

WJTL will broadcast live from the Cardboard Derby this Sunday– and there’s still time for you to get in on the fun!  Click here for info!  Or, click here to see WJTL’s Cardboard Derby photos!

KRISTI LEIGH — Are you a Gungor fan?  (Gungor grew out of Michael Gungor, then The Michael Gungor band.)  So many of us fell in love Gungor’s music from the “Beautiful Things” Project.  The band now hopes to put together a live CD/DVD, which their fans have been requesting for some time now.  You can help make it happen!  Check out Michael’s letter here or click here to help in their Kickstarter campaign.