Memorial Day Weekend – May 24-27, 2013

5) Fourth Friday Mount Joy, tonight (Friday, May 24) 5-8pm food, prizes, art, music and  Bobby Wehner in concert at the Aspire Community Center Mount Joy. More info: Mainstreetmountjoy.com

4) Carlisle Memorial Day Parade, Monday (May 27th) beginning at 9am at Hanover St. and ending at High Street. The Carlisle Memorial Day Parade features trucks, floats, bands and many local organizations. More info: 717 226-1966

3) Free Coffee House at Enola First Church of God in  Enola tonight,(Fri. May 24)  at 7pm, Featuring “Heartsong”.   Refreshments will be served.  A freewill offering will be received.

2) Strasburg Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service,  Mon. May 27th. The parade begins at 9am. Colonel Stuart Roop, a 1984 graduate of Lampeter-Strasburg High School and a West Point graduate, will be the keynote speaker at the memorial service.  He is currently the Chief of Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.  There will also be a Hotdog Picnic following the parade at First Presbyterian Church in Strasburg.  More info: www.co.lancaster.pa.us/strasburg_boro

1) . Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade, tomorrow (Sat. May 25th) beginning at 2pm. The Mount Joy parade has its origin in the late 1800′s. This event is organized by volunteers and features many local fire companies, bands and organizations. Look for WJTL! More info: mountjoyborough.com

Steven Courtney will be Live From The Junction Center this Saturday, May 25th at 9AM during the Kids Cookie Break!  We’ll serve milk and chocolate chip cookies courtesy of Chick-Fil-A, the official cookie sponsor of the Kids Cookie Break!  Plus, moms and dads will enjoy coffee provided by The Good Java company!  Space is limited for this exclusive event.  Tune in to WJTL all day long on Winning Wednesday, May 22nd, for chances to call in and win spots for your family on our guest list!  Keep our number handy: 717-392-3690 (392-FM90).

May 17, 18 & 19, 2013

5) Tonight (Friday May 17) from 7-9:30pm at the Community Room on Prince in Lancaster – a Film Screening of the movie Blue Like Jazz followed by discussion around the themes within the movie.  Blue Like Jazz is adapted from the book by author Donald Miller and Produced and Directed by Steve Taylor. More info: 717-572-5914

4) Children of the World Choir will perform at Linville Hill School, Kinzer Rd., Paradise, Sunday evening, (May 19) at 7pm.   The choir is made up of disadvantaged and orphaned children from several countries around the globe.  More info: 717.687.5118

3) Emazing Grace (Emily & Grace) who have a song on the KCB4 cd, will be playing Christian Bluegrass on Sunday evening (May 19)7pm at the Church of God of Landisville.  A free will offering will be taken for the band. More info: 717-898-8144

2) Freedom Fun Fair tomorrow(Saturday, May 18)10am-2pm at Lebanon Valley Bible Church on the front lawn, Horseshoe Pike, Lebanon. Free Food, face painting, Angry Birds Booth, bounce houses, and more. More info: lvbiblechurch.org

1) 60th Annual Sertoma Chicken Barbecue, tomorrow (Saturday, May 18) 10am-6pm at Long’s Park, Lancaster – Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live, Concerts on the Weaver’s Garage Stage by Dan and Lauren Smith Band, Jeremiah Coyne Band, The Talent Challenge and more. Proceeds from the Chicken Barbecue meals benefits Long’s Park and it’s many benefits to kids and the community. More info: lancastersertomabbq.com

Congratulations to the Top 3 contestants (as voted by the audience) in WJTL’s 2013 Talent Challenge!

3rd place:  Drummer Christopher Kelly

2nd place:  Mackenzie Brubaker

1st place:  Youth Worship Band Disciples Of Praise

Thanks to all the contestants and the audience at the 60th annual Sertoma Chicken BBQ.  Visa Gift Cards were awarded to the Top 3!  $500 for 1st place, $250 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place.

Prizes are made possible by the Rohrer Family Of Companies!

Rohrer’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning

Benjamin Franklin the Punctual Plumber

Mister Sparky, America’s On-Time Electrician

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12th!  One way you could celebrate your mom this year is by entering her in WJTL’s “Love My Mom” Contest, sponsored by Pots by de Perrot!  10 moms will win a $50 gift card to choose from a variety of distinctive stoneware pottery, tile and knobs at Pots by de Perrot’s Studio & Gallery in Lititz!

HOW TO ENTER:

*Email Contest@WJTL.com with “Love My Mom” in the subject line and finish this sentence: “I love my mom because _____________________.”

*Include your mom’s name and city in addition to your name, age, address and phone number.

We’ll have a daily winner every weekday from May 06-17.  Winners will be announced on air and will also be contacted by phone or email.

RULES, ETC:

*The deadline to enter is Noon (Eastern) on Thursday, May 16th 2013.

*Only ONE entry per person.

*If you won a CD (or other small prize) in the past 30 days, that’s okay.  You are still allowed to enter this contest.

*Each mom can only win once.

*Comments left on this blog will not count as entries into this contest.

*Entries may be mailed to:

WJTL

atten: Love My Mom Contest

1875 Junction Road

Manheim, PA 17545

May 10, 11 & 12, 2013

5) 20th Annual Friendship Community Fest and Auction tonight and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday May 10 & 11) beginning at 4pm tonight and 7am tomorrow at the Friendship campus on East Oregon Road in Lititz. Auction Barbecue, Bounce Castle Balloon Rides, Jugglers and more.  More info: friendshipcommunity.net

4)  Kraybill Mennonite School Auction and Barbecue tonight and tomorrow (Friday and Saturday May 10 & 11) beginning at 4:30pm tonight and 7:30am tomorrow at the Kraybill Campus just outside of Mount Joy. Auction, Barbecue, Children’s activities and more. More info: lancastermennonite.org

3)Help Celebrate the Coolest Small Town in America with Lititz, tonight (Friday,May 10) 5-9pm. Music, Jugglers, Celebrations and more. Lititz will also be trying to break the record for people wearing sunglasses in the dark as it hosts the festival “America’s Coolest Small Town.” Organizers will be handing out over 2,000 pairs of sunglasses. More Info: at the Downtown Lititz Facebook Page

2) Life Church in Middletown is Hosting John James former lead sing of the Newsboys, tomorrow (Saturday, May 11th). From 2-4pm there is a special session for worship leaders and musicians, which is also free – but registration is required. Then, the Saturday evening special worship service is for everyone and begins at 7pm. To register or more info:  717-944-4455

1) Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services Walk/5K Run and Bike for Life, tomorrow (Saturday, May 11) 8am-noon, join with believers from across Lancaster and Lebanon counties to support the ongoing work of SVPS. Two locations Calvary Church, Lancaster and South Hills Park, Lebanon. Kids Zone, After Party, and WJTL and KCB Broadcasting Live. More info at SVPS.org

https://www.facebook.com/DowntownLititz

The National Worship Leader Conference is the premiere event for worship leaders and their teams.  It’ll be at Calvary Church May 13-15 with 70 unique workshops, 3 nights of worship plus speakers and worship leaders including:  Phillips, Craig & Dean, Brenton Brown, Aaron Shust, Meredith Andrews, Bellarive and The Neverclaim!  This event is packed with opportunities for all ages, denominations, skill levels and worship roles to be equipped and ministered to in a powerful way!

Learn more about the National Worship Leader Conference at Calvary Church here.  (Walk-ins welcome.)

Listen to our interview with Conference Director, Suzie Stablein, at our WJTL Casts page.

Tune in to WJTL on Thursday, May 9th, for chances to call in and win free registration for 2!  Keep our number handy: 717-392-FM90. (392-3690)

Dear WJTL Listener,

After a long and cold winter spring is finally here.  Spring is my favorite time of year as signs of new life are everywhere.  It is hard to miss the beauty of God’s creation around us.  I am reminded of God’s promise: “Behold, I make all things new!” (Revelations 21:5).

Things are also starting to blossom at the home of WJTL.  Phase One of the Junction Center Project has now been completed debt free and the studios are working great.  God has truly blessed!  This added space has enabled us to broadcast concerts in front of a live studio audience and to host many other special events.   We love meeting listeners!  The indoor capacity of only 50 people is clearly not enough to meet the demand.

Phase Two expands this vision with the construction of a large parking lot, restrooms and sewer system, landscaping with 65 new trees and a tent!  This high tech Saddleback tent has a completely open interior with no poles to hinder sight lines.  Featuring a great sound and lighting system the Junction Center Tent will be up from mid-May until mid-October starting in 2014.  If construction goes well the tent may actually open later this year.  The capacity will be 600 under roof plus additional open air seating outside.

Plans are for a WJTL summer concert series as well as a number of Kid’s Cookie Break and other events.  The tent will be able to accommodate a wide range of activities including concerts, seminars, banquets, comedy and theater.  “Christ. Community. Music.” is the current slogan for WJTL which also serves as the vision for The Junction Center.  We will also make this tent available to other select organizations.

WJTL is also excited to announce a long term agreement with the Hempfield Soccer Club to use our excess land for practice fields.  This relationship will bring thousands of young soccer players and their families to the Junction Center over the next ten years.

Long term plans are to construct a permanent community fine arts building on The Junction Center site.  This will allow for twelve months of usage rather than the six months provided by a tent.  As a matter of good stewardship though we will want to pay off the costs incurred for Phase Two first before starting anything new.  Currently Phase Two costs are estimated at $960,000 and it is our prayer that this debt can be retired within three years.  This will require a high level of participation from WJTL supporters as compared to the original purchase of the property where two major donors made it possible to purchase the foreclosed property at 28 cents on the dollar.  Your generous gift today will be a real boost to this effort.  Please join us in believing God for his provision and blessing on this ministry.

To donate online go to: http://wjtl.com/stationinfo/support/  

In Christ,

Tim Landis

President/CEO

WJTL / Creative Ministries, Inc