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Kids Cookie Break Fest 2019 is coming up in just a couple of months… August 24, to be exact. It’s become our annual traditional to offer FREE AM and PM sessions of music and Kids Cookie Break style family fun all over the property here at The Junction Center . What a fun way to wrap up the summer!
This special day for local families could not happen without our awesome team of volunteers. Many of our incredible team help at events year round, too! We are so grateful! Can you join us?
There are tons of areas that you could help us with: Parking, Ticket Taking, Craft, Bounce House Attendant, Pedal Cars, handing out pre-purchased Chick-fil-A Meals, Concessions/Drink Sales, Artist Merchandise, Trash and more! You must be age 14 on up in order to volunteer.
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people OR you could sign up with a friend or as a small group project.
I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Just email stacey@wjtl.com. OR if you would like to check out the various options and even sign yourself up, go to https://signup.com/go/MFQJhby
THANK YOU!!!
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Luke 22:51.
Jesus said to Peter, “No more of this.” Then, He touched a man’s ear and healed him.
Peter had just drawn the sword and used it on the servant of the high priest. That was when Jesus stepped into say, “No more of this”-meaning, No more violence. He was telling Peter to put away his sword.
Earlier, Jesus told the disciples to take two swords, but clearly, it was not for the purpose of preventing His arrest. Jesus told Pilate at His trial, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.”
The words of Jesus inspire us to use peaceful means in our defense of the Gospel in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
Goodness, Love And Mercy | Chris Tomlin | Nobody Loves Me Like You – EP | 2018 |
Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] | Hillsong UNITED | Whole Heart (Hold Me Now) [Live] – Single | 2019 |
Nothing Else | Cody Carnes | Nothing Else – Single | 2019 |
Alleluia | Matt & Kim Goss | The Worship EP | 2019 |
Reckless Love | I AM THEY | Reckless Love – Single | 2018 |
Generous Giver (Live) [feat. Brenton Brown & Giorgi Antinori] | Vintage Worship | Heaven All Around Us (Live) | 2019 |
Tis so Sweet (Live) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
Multiplied (feat.Steve Fee) [Live] | North Point InsideOut | Hear (Live) | 2015 |
You Delight in Me (Live) | Life Center Worship | Debut EP | 2019 |
Heart of God (feat. Chris Tomlin) [Live] | Hillsong Young & Free | III (Live at Hillsong Conference) | 2018 |
7AM | |||
The War Is Over (Live) | Bethel Music & Kalley Heiligenthal | Starlight (Live) | 2017 |
Living Hope (feat. Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson) [Live] | Phil Wickham | Singalong 4 | 2019 |
The Cross Has the Final Word (Live) | Cody Carnes | The Darker the Night / The Brighter the Morning | 2017 |
just the cross | Influencers Worship | Single | 2019 |
Praise Your Name (Live) | Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship | Songs of the House (Live) | 2019 |
Your Love Never Fails | Chris McClarney | Love Never Fails | 2008 |
Another in the Fire (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
10,000 Reasons | Rend Collective Experiment | Campfire | 2013 |
Hundred Miles | Crowder | I Know a Ghost | 2018 |
Heaven Fall | Cody Carnes | Heaven Fall – Single | 2019 |
Kings And Kingdoms | People Of The Earth | Single | 2019 |
8AM | |||
Breakthrough | Red Rocks Worship | spark. (No Other Love) | 2019 |
Even Louder (feat. Tricia) | People Of The Earth | Victory – EP | 2019 |
Good Grace (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | Good Grace (Live) – Single | 2018 |
Endless Alleluia (Live) | Bethel Music & Cory Asbury | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Beautiful Things (Live) | Eddie Kirkland & Lizi Bailey | North Point Live: Here + Now | 2012 |
Live Again | Sean Curran | Single | 2019 |
God of Breakthrough | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Monuments | GATEWAY | Monuments | 2017 |
Be Strong (Live) | Jon Egan | Unveil (Live) | 2019 |
As You Find Me (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | As You Find Me (Live) – Single | 2019 |
Follow You Anywhere (feat. Kristian Stanfill) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
9AM | |||
Jesus Only You | London Gatch | Jesus Only You – Single | 2018 |
Stand in Your Love (Live) | Bethel Music & Josh Baldwin | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Tremble // What a Beautiful Name (Live) | Phil Wickham | Singalong 4 | 2019 |
The Way (New Horizon) | Housefires | We Say Yes | 2017 |
Future | River Valley Worship | Single | 2019 |
Sky High | Tim Hughes | Pocketful of Faith | 2015 |
Exalt | Martin Smith | Iron Lung | 2019 |
Praise Before My Breakthrough | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
Thank You (feat. Jonathan David Helser) | Bethel Music | Have It All | 2016 |
Great Things | Phil Wickham | Living Hope (Deluxe) | 2018 |
God Is Always Good (Live) | Covenant Worship | Covenant Worship Live | 2018 |
Red Letter Wisdom-Cure for Our Sinful Condition
john : May 23, 2019 5:48 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Luke 5:31.
Jesus was responding to a question from the Pharisees, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Jesus spent time with people who had sinful reputations because He loved them. He sought to save them from their sins and change their eternal destiny from death to life. In reality, when He came to the world, He came to a situation where there was no one who always does right and never sins. That is the way the world is today too. That means, Jesus came for us in our sinful condition, not to condemn us, but to redeem us and be in relationship with us.
The words of Jesus inspire us to find the cure for our sinful condition in God’s amazing grace in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 28, verses 18 to 20.
Just before ascending to heaven, Jesus said to His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
This is known as the “Great Commission.” Jesus promises to be with us as we go in His name to produce more devoted followers of Jesus. Notice, the focus of this Commission is not just conversion. God does want us to give people the opportunity to come to faith in Christ. But that is not where it stops. Jesus also told His disciples to teach them to obey His words. That is the process of discipleship, which helps people to grow in their faith as they follow Jesus.
The words of Jesus inspire us to be part of the Great Commission in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
6AM | |||
Great Rejoicing | Crowder | American Prodigal (Deluxe Edition) | 2016 |
To God Be The Glory | Ross King | To Make God Famous Vol.2 | |
No Longer Slaves (feat. Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
All Things (Great Is the Lord) | Charlie Hall Band | The Death of Death | 2013 |
So Great (feat. Israel Houghton, Christy Nockels) | Michael W. Smith | WOW Hits 1 | 2008 |
You Are Great (Live) | Darlene Zschech | Here I Am Send Me (Live) | 2017 |
Oh Great God | Brad & Rebekah | All Youve Done (Deluxe Edition) | 2015 |
How Great You Are | Sovereign Grace Music | From Age To Age | 2012 |
Your Great Love | Bellarive | Before There Was | 2014 |
Isnt He Great | Brian and Jenn Johnson | We Believe | 2006 |
How Great | Glory Revealed | Glory Revealed 2-What We Proclaim | 2009 |
Our Great God | Casey Darnell | North Point Live: Here + Now | 2012 |
Your Great Name | Natalie Grant | Love Revolution | 2011 |
7AM | |||
The Greatness of Our God | Hillsong Worship | A Beautiful Exchange | 2010 |
1,000 Hallelujahs (Live) | Covenant Worship | Covenant Worship Live | 2018 |
Great Great God (feat. David Moore) | Gateway Worship | Great Great God (Deluxe Edition) | 2011 |
Greater Than We Can Imagine (Psalm 145) | Sovereign Grace Music | Psalms | 2008 |
Psalm 66 (You Are Great) | Robbie Seay Band | Psalms LP | 2015 |
Great Redeemer | Paul Baloche | Our God Saves | 2007 |
Greater Than Your Love | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Greatly To Be Praised | Citizens & Saints | Join The Triumph | 2014 |
How Great a King (Live) | Bethel Music, Paul McClure & Hannah McClure | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
Great Is Thy Faithfulness (feat. Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave) | One Sonic Society | (iTunes) | 2018 |
Great Are You (psalm 8v3,4 and 18v19) | Downhere | Downhere | 2001 |
Your Grace Is Enough/Grace That Is Greater | Jared Anderson | Songs 4 Worship Ultimate | 2011 |
Great God Who Saves | Laura Story | Great God Who Saves | 2008 |
8AM | |||
How Great Is Our God | Chris Tomlin | Passion: How Great Is Our God | 2005 |
Great Things (Live) | Phil Wickham | Singalong 4 | 2019 |
Greatly To Be Praised | Brian and Jenn Johnson | We Believe | 2006 |
Psalm 126 (You Have Done Great Things) | Charlie Hall | Passion: Our Love Is Loud | 2002 |
Behold (Then Sings My Soul) [Live] | Hillsong Worship | Let There Be Light (Deluxe) | 2016 |
Greater Things | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Greater Than (Live) | GATEWAY | Greater Than (Live) | 2018 |
A Greater Song | Paul Baloche | A Greater Song | 2006 |
Great Are You Lord | All Sons & Daughters | All Sons & Daughters | 2014 |
Here’s to the One (Live) | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
Great Things (Worth It All) | Elevation Worship | Wake Up the Wonder (Live) | 2014 |
Monuments | GATEWAY | Monuments | 2017 |
9AM | |||
How Great Is Your Faithfulness | Matt Redman | We Shall Not Be Shaken | 2009 |
How Great Thou Art (Live) | Shane & Shane | Hymns Live | 2019 |
Oh! Great Is Our God! | The Sing Team | Oh! Great Is Our God! | 2012 |
Great Is the Lord | Housefires | Housefires III | 2016 |
Greater Than All Other Names | Brian Johnson | After All These Years | 2017 |
Jesus, We Love You (Live) | Bethel Music & Paul McClure | We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] | 2015 |
When You Walk Into the Room | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come | 2013 |
Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson) | New Life Worship | You Hold It All | 2011 |
Greatest Love Story | Philip Herndon | Decade | 2019 |
Because Of Your Love | Chris Quilala (Of Jesus Culture) | Split The Sky | 2017 |
Thrill | Charlie Hall | The Bright Sadness | 2008 |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Psalm 23:3b.
With the LORD as my Shepherd, “He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”
In John chapter 10, when Jesus described Himself as the Good Shepherd, He said, “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.”
Jesus knows how to guide His people in the right direction. His grace teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age. Jesus will not tempt us to do what is wrong, but He will move us to do what is right for the glory of God.
Through Jesus, we are set free to walk on the righteous pathways where God leads us.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Freedom Phrase-Green Pastures and Quiet Waters
john : May 15, 2019 5:32 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Redemption, today’s Freedom Phrase is based on Psalm 23:2.
With the LORD as my shepherd, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.”
In a relationship with God, we can rest in His grace. His love will be our source of peace and confidence. In a works-oriented religion, a person tries to earn the favor of God with good deeds, but with that mindset, there is never any true security that we have done enough to please our Maker. When we see God’s love through the cross, we see His grace as a gift to be received by faith, not a paycheck to earn by our good deeds.
Our yearning for peace with God is satisfied in Christ, and our thirst for righteousness is satisfied by the gentle flow of His grace.
Through Jesus, we are set free to enjoy God’s rest and refreshment.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Wisdom from the Red Letters is found in Matthew 5:3.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus is talking about the blessing of being humble before God. A person who is proud does not recognize their need for God’s grace. But with humility, we see a clearer picture of who God is, who we are, and how much we need Him.
When David confessed his sin in Psalm 51, he said, “A broken and contrite heart, you, God, will not despise.”
The Kingdom of heaven will be filled with people who have turned to God in their brokenness.
The words of Jesus inspire us to be humble before God in the Year of Redemption.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Hello!
This morning’s lineup is special. It’s a Breakthrough Theme! These songs are powerful — helping us to sing our way through impossible situations. If you’re in one, or know someone who is, I hope you receive a boost of confidence that God gets our victory before the battle begins. Proceed with praise and faith!
Praying you are encouraged—and that your breakthrough is coming soon!
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” –Romans 12:12 (NIV)
“Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!”–Romans 15:13 (MSG)
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
Song Title | Artist | Album | Year |
6AM | |||
Breakthrough | Red Rocks Worship | spark. (No Other Love) | 2019 |
Impossible Possible | Jared Anderson | The Narrow Road | 2012 |
Yes and Amen (feat. Chris McClarney) | Jesus Culture | Living with a Fire | 2018 |
Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies) | Chris Tomlin | Burning Lights | 2012 |
Devotion | Newsboys | Devotion | 2005 |
91 | Radiate Worship | Come Alive | 2019 |
It is Well (feat. Kristene DiMarco) | Bethel Music | You Make Me Brave (Live) | 2014 |
Chainbreaker | Charlie Hall | The Bright Sadness | 2008 |
Unstoppable God | Elevation Worship | Wake Up The Wonder | 2015 |
Your Love Never Fails | Chris McClarney | Love Never Fails | 2008 |
Promises Never Fail (Live) | Bethel Music & Emmy Rose | Victory (Live) | 2019 |
I Will Overcome | Charlie Hall | On the Road to Beautiful | 2003 |
7AM | 2011 | ||
You Came (Lazarus) | Jonathan David & Melissa Helser | Beautiful Surrender | 2016 |
You Came To My Rescue (feat. Christy Nockels) | Passion | Passion: Take It All (Deluxe Edition) | 2014 |
Surrounded (Fight My Battles) | Michael W. Smith | Surrounded | 2018 |
Break Every Chain | Jesus Culture & Kristene Di Marco | Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago | 2011 |
You Never Fail (Live) | Hillsong Live | Glorious Ruins (Live) | 2013 |
You Cannot Be Stopped | Phil Wickham & Chris Quilala | Single | 2019 |
God Who Moves the Mountains | Corey Voss | Songs of Heaven and Earth | 2018 |
Highlands (Song of Ascent) | Hillsong UNITED | People (Live) | 2019 |
Do It Again | Elevation Worship | There Is A Cloud | 2018 |
Already Done | Free Worship | Already Done | 2019 |
Raise a Hallelujah (feat. Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
8AM | |||
My Hallelujah | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
Marching On (feat. Hillsong Young & Free) | Rend Collective | Good News | 2018 |
Not Be Moved (feat. Jon Egan) | New Life Worship | Blessed Assurance: The New Hymns of Fanny Crosby | 2015 |
My Feet Are On The Rock | I Am They | Trial & Triumph | 2018 |
Breaking Through (feat. Jeremy Riddle) | Bethel Music | Tides | 2013 |
Greater Things | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Praise The Lord | Kristene Mueller | Those Who Dream | 2008 |
Praise Before My Breakthrough | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Praise Before My Breakthrough – EP | 2018 |
God of the Promise | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Breakthrough | Chris McClarney | Breakthrough | 2018 |
Miracles (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] | Jesus Culture | Let It Echo (Live) | 2016 |
Yet Will I Praise You (feat. Crowder) | Passion | Follow You Anywhere | 2019 |
Praise Your Name (Live) | Corey Voss & Madison Street Worship | Songs of the House (Live) | 2019 |
9AM | |||
Even Louder (feat. Leeland) | Steven Malcolm | The Second City, Pt. 2 – EP | 2018 |
Be Strong (Live) | Jon Egan | Unveil (Live) | 2019 |
New Stories (feat. Brandon Lake) | London Gatch | New Stories | 2019 |
God of Breakthrough | Mack Brock | Greater Things | 2018 |
Defender | Rita Springer | Battles | 2017 |
God of Miracles (Live) | Chris McClarney | Everything and Nothing Less (Live) | 2015 |
When You Walk Into the Room | Bryan & Katie Torwalt | Kingdom Come | 2013 |
Victory Is Yours (feat. Bethany Wohrle) | Bethel Music | Victory | 2019 |
Wont Stop Now | Elevation Worship | Hallelujah Here Below | 2018 |
Every Giant Will Fall (live) | Rend Collective | Campfire II-Simplicity | 2016 |