FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! January 31, February 1 & 2, 2014

5) The Solid Rock Cafe, tomorrow (Sat Feb 1) 7-9pm located at Mount Zion Road Church of the Brethren, Lebanon. Featuring the band Right to Become, food, coffee, and fellowship. More Info: 717-933-4926

4)Emmaus Road Cafe – Trivia Night, tomorrow (Saturday,Feb 1) 7-10pm. Emmaus Road Cafe, Lancaster hosts its first-ever Trivia Night. Questions will cover a wide range of subjects. More Info: emmausroadcafe.org

3) Junior Art Workshops tomorrow (Sat, Feb 1) at Lancaster Public Library, North Duke St. [Ages 5-7, 10AM-12PM] [Ages 8-10, 1-3PM]Discover contemporary artists, create paper mache masterpieces, and learn watercolor painting. More Info:(717) 394-2651

2)  Groundhog Day at the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge in Quarryville- Cold or warm, featuring Octorara Orphie – Sunday, Feb. 2. The 106th observance of Groundhog Day begins at 7am with Coffee & Donuts, Parade, a skit and more.

1) Ephrata Groundhog Day, tomorrow (Saturday, Feb 1) 9am at Ephrata Park in Ephrata. The 12th annual Groundhog Day celebration, featuring Cocalico Cal, a human-sized marmot who walks and talks. Plus a Pageant and Parade and a dip in the Cocalico Creek.  More info: (717) 627-1105

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment of Celebration reflects on the key to God’s Divine pardon.

Many people today are familiar with the term “presidential pardon.” This is what happens when our nation’s leader chooses to forgive someone’s crime and the penalty associated with it. Interestingly, the acceptance of a pardon implies an admission of guilt.

According to the Bible, Jesus is the key that gives us access to God’s pardon for our sins. Facing the truth of our moral failures is essential for finding the release from guilt that we desperately need.

Through faith in Jesus Christ, our forgiveness is complete and our penalty has already been paid through the blood of Jesus shed at the cross.

Romans 8:1 says, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.”

Jesus, as the key to God’s Divine Pardon, is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Local worship leader, Chuck Gibson, just released his latest collection of songs called “What Pleases You”!  (Click here to purchase it on iTunes.)  We’ve been playing his new song “God Is With Us” lately on WJTL.  Tune in to WJTL all day long on Winning Wednesday, January 29th for chances to call in and win the new CD!  Keep our number handy: 717-392-3690 (392-FM90).  The DJs will let you know when it’s time to call in and win!

Chuck Gibson will lead worship at Vision 14, a conference that challenges students and leaders to become actively involved in God’s vision for the world.  The Neverclaim will also be live in concert and Ken Katayama will be this year’s speaker!  Tickets and information are available here.

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Moment of Celebration reflects on the power of God to save us and be our source of strength.

In Isaiah 30:15, this is what the Sovereign LORD says, “In repentance and rest is your salvation; in quietness and trust is your strength.”

Repentance is a turning point that acknowledges we have been going the wrong way and turn to Jesus for forgiveness and direction to follow His way.

Rest is a reliance on God’s grace to save us. We acknowledge that no amount of good deeds could ever outweigh our bad deeds to make us right with God. We do not have the ability to climb ourselves out of our debt of sin. But because of what Jesus did for us at the cross, we believe that He paid the price of our debt. And so, we depend on Jesus.

Quietness is a place of solitude at God’s throne of grace, convincing us that God is in control.

Trust is a place of confidence in the LORD even in times of trouble.

The power of God to save us and be our source of strength is a reason to be glad in the Year of Celebration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Our crew had a blast once again this year at the Cardboard Derby at Roundtop Mountain Resorts.  Teams came out with super creative vessels and even costumes to go along with the theme “Candy Rush”.  Some of the creations were speedy and went the distance, some fell apart before they made it down the hill and others just enjoyed the ride and the fruition of their teamwork.

Thanks to everyone that bundled up and came out to cheer on the teams and all who participated in another fun event.  Thanks also to Roundtop Mountain Resorts for inviting WJTL to be a part of the event.  Here are the results (by Team Name) from the judging and the races:

(video and photos to come soon)

Distance Youth

1st:  Nerds (from Calvary Chapel)

2nd:  Smartie Pants

3rd: One Sweet Ride

4th: Candy Crusher

5th: Nerds f(rom Zion Lutheran)

6th: Big Box of Skittles

Distance Adults

1st: Team Sour Patch

2nd: Mr B Entertainment

3rd: Flaming Marshmellows

4th: Nerds (from York)

5th: Darth Pez

6th: Backwards Piñata

Creativity/Appearance Youth

1st: Battle of the Bulge

2nd: Smartie Pants

3rd; Candy Canes and Bottle Caps

Creativity/Appearance Youth

1st: Candy Rush

2nd: Nerd Dragster

3rd: Darth Pez

Spirit Awards:

Youth:  Tootsie Roll

Adult: Candy Rush

Below us the January 26th Some Sort of Rock Show playlist.  Leave a comment with your mailing address  & you would could win your very own copy of I Anthem’s “West of Homeland”!

Casting Crowns will release their “Thrive” CD on Tuesday!  (Click here to pre-order.)  Tune in to WJTL on Monday for your chance to win it before you can buy it!  Keep us on speed dial (717-392-3690) and listen for the DJs’ cues to call in and win!

Plus, don’t miss your chance to see Casting Crowns live in concert!  The “Thrive Tour” is coming to the Giant Center in Hershey this March.  Details and tickets here.

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! January 24, 25 & 26, 2014

5)  4th Fridays in Columbia, Marietta and Wrightsville Tonight (Friday , Jan 24) Experience art galleries, antique shops, participating specialty shops and local eateries. Exhibits from local and visiting artists, and more.

4) The 2014 PA Auto Show at the Farm Show Complex Harrisburg. Features the latest models, as well as exotic vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles on display, the Certified Pre-owned Showcase. Sunday (Jan 26) is Family Day when ages 12 and younger are free (with a paying adult).  More Info: pafarmshowcomplex.com

3) Kids & Dogs: Making Friends and Staying Safe at the New Cumberland Public Library, Benjamin Plaza – A family interaction presented by Mary Hollis and her golden retriever Molly – Saturday (Jan 25) 1pm. Topics include how to greet a new dog, things kids should and should not do to dogs, and dog’s body language. More Info: newcumberlandlibrary.org

2)  Junior Art Workshops tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25th) 10am-12pm for Ages 5-7, and 1-3pm for Ages 8-10 at Lancaster Public Library on Duke St. Discover contemporary artists, create paper mache masterpieces, and learn watercolor painting. Each workshop will begin with storytelling and discussions about master artists  It’s free but registration is required. More Info : (717) 394-2651

1) Cardboard Derby at Roundtop Mountain Resort, Sunday, (Jan. 26th) – WJTL broadcasting live from 2-6. Check-in begins at 3:00 pm, judging at 4:00 pm.  Teams build crazy cardboard creations and ride them down the tubing runs.  Adult and youth divisions. This year’s theme is “Candy Rush.” More Info: skiroundtop.com

Family Life’s Weekend To Remember marriage getaway is coming to the Hershey Lodge over Valentine’s Day weekend, February 14-16, 2014.  (Click here for details and a BOGO FREE offer until January 27th. Use promo code “LOVE”.)

Each day, we’ll announce a winning couple–5 total.

Winning Couple #1:  Bernice & Darin Copenhaver

Winning Couple #2: Maghen & Kyle Singer

Winning Couple #3: Amy & Dean Livengood (GRAND PRIZE WINNERS!)

Winning Couple #4: Jessica & Jonathan Martin

Winning Couple #5: Lola & Craig Peters

They’ll get free registration to a Weekend To Remember marriage getaway and will go into the grand prize drawing to win free 2-night accommodations to the Weekend To Remember marriage getaway at The Hershey Lodge this year PLUS a prize pack of resources from Family Life including these books:

-“For Women Only” by Shaunti Feldhahn

-“For Men Only” by Shauntin & Jeff Feldhahn

-“Stepping Up” by Dennis Rainey

-“The 5 Love Languages Of Children” by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell

-“Growing Together In Forgiveness” by Barbara Rainey

HOW TO ENTER:

-Email TrueLove@WJTL.com with “Love Is In The Air” in the subject line

-Include your name, age, address, phone number, spouse’s name and how many years you’ve been married

-Tell us about one quality that made you fall in love with your spouse (one paragraph maximum)

RULES:

*Only one entry per person will be permitted; there can only be one winner per household.

*If you or your spouse won the grand prize in this contest in the past, you are not eligible to enter.

*Comments left on this blog do not count as official entries in this contest.

*Winners will be announced each day (M-F, January 20-24th)  on the Get Up & Go Show.  The Grand Prize Winner will be announced at Noon on Friday, January 24th.

*Grand prize winner of complimentary accommodations must be married.

*Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, January 23rd.

*Entries may be submitted by mail:
WJTL “Love Is In The Air Contest”

1875 Junction Road

Manheim, PA 17545