JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines His constant presence.

According to Hebrews 13:5, “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Reminders of God’s constant presence serve to build our courage and release us from fear.

Joshua was about to face the battle of Jericho on his way to the Promised Land. The LORD said to him, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”

We might get nervous at the thought of telling someone else about our faith in Jesus, but the constant presence of Jesus encourages us to be His faithful witnesses. He said, “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.”

The constant presence of Jesus is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

This week’s edition of the program features mini-themed trios, including songs before the throne, to the King, at the ocean, giving God the breath in our lungs and beat of our heart. 

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Your Handcrafted Playlist for the October 13th/15th episode of Some Sort Of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Crash – Crossing Fire
2. The Broken One – We Are Vessel
3. Still Alive – RED
4. Tell Me – As We Ascend
5. Dear Life – Remedy Drive
6. Modern Slave – Sun City
7. Secret Weapon – Disciple
8. Touch This Light – House Of Heroes
9. Gather Round Now – Third Day
10. Hard Love – NEEDTOBREATHE
11. Sky Is Falling – Seventh Day Slumber
12. Fire With Fire – The Letter Black
13. Back In The Day – KJ-52
14. Facemelt – KJ-52
15. Get Down Get Down – KJ-52

Hour 2

1. Source Of Live – DaysEye
2. Underneath – Zahna
3. Dead In The Water – Army Of Bones
4. Get Down – Finding Favour
5. Evil Lies – GFM
6. Rise – Ashes Remain
7. Outro – NF
8. You Can’t Stop Me
9. Disappear – Jars Of Clay
10. Your Love Breaks Every Boundary – Light45
11. Stronger – Spoken
12. The Resistance – Skillet
13. Let Go – Set For The Fall
14. I’m For You – TobyMac

JOHN SHIRK – For today’s Life at the Crossroads Moment, taking up the shield of faith.

In Ephesians 6:16, faith is compared to a shield. “In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”

Do you see the implication of this verse? We are targets of the evil one. In the spiritual realm, he is firing off flaming arrows at us-Arrows of temptation, arrows of deception, messages of condemnation. After all, he is our accuser. His ultimate aim is to destroy us.

But faith is an adequate defense against the attacks of the enemy, serving as a capable shield to protect our heart and soul.

So, what is faith? Hebrews 11:1 tells us that faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. And then the rest of the chapter gives example after example of those patriarchs of the past who lived by faith in God, who is unseen, but gives us hope and confidence that can be seen in the lives of His followers. Faith is not wishful thinking, hoping something is true without any foundation. Faith is belief in a living God who is true. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that “without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” So, having faith means believing that God is real and that He is good. This faith leads us to acknowledge Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

Ephesians 6:19 and Hebrews 11 gives us wisdom for turning to God at the crossroads of life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
October 13-15, 2017

5 Manheim Community Farm Show Today’s the last day (Friday Oct. 13) Animal, Exhibits, Black Smith Demonstration, Jump Rope Man and Jesse Rothacker’s Forgotten Friends Reptile Shows in Exhibition Hall Stage 3 & 5pm. More Info: ManheimFarmShow.org

4 Community Day & Car Show tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 14) 10am-1:30pm at Grace Church Lancaster. Music, games ,kids activities, classic cars & hot rods. More Info: 717-397-9991

3 The 21st Annual Garden Spot Village Fall Festival tomorrow (Saturday, October 14) 7am-3:30pm. Silent Auction, country store, Craft Tables, book sale, Art Show, Children’s Activities, Music and more. More Info: GardenSpotVillage.org/Fall-Festival

2 Hinkletown Mennonite School HinkleFEST & Benefit Auction today 4-9pm and tomorrow 8am-3pm (Friday, Oct 13 & Saturday, Oct 14) at the school between Ephrata & New Holland. Chicken Chase/Family Fun Run, Auction, Children’s activities, bounce house, pony rides and more. More Info: www.hmsk8.org/Auction

1 Oregon Dairy Corn Pickin’ 5k and Kids Dash tomorrow (Saturday October 14) Registration begins at 7am. Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live 9am-noon. Runners will cross scenic farmland, run through Landis Homes Community, and finish with a lap through the Oregon Dairy Corn Maze! The run benefits Landis Homes Benevolent Care Fund. The First Responders Corn Maze and Pumpkin Pickin Day begins at 10am. From noon-2pm The Lancaster City Mounted Police and K9 unit will be on hand to raise money for the PA Breast Cancer Coalition. More Info: OregonDairy.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines His reliability.

In Jesus’ own words, God is reliable. He said in John 8:26, “He who sent me is reliable, and what I have heard from him I tell the world.”

The word of God is reliable for guiding us in the truth, and the grace of God is reliable for saving our souls. Just as we cross a bridge, it is common for us to trust it to support us. To an even greater degree, we can lean all our weight on God, knowing that He is our source of peace and security. He is our source of strength and salvation.

First John 4:16 says, “We know and rely on the love God has for us.”

God’s reliable words and love are reasons to trust in God for today and forever.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines His perfect timing.

According to Romans 5:6, it was at the right time, when we were still powerless when Christ died for the ungodly. Let that statement sink in. He did not wait for us to get our act together to come to us. He came to us in the midst of our junk and filth and depravity. He came when we needed Him most.

Verse 8 says that God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us.

If Jesus would have waited for us to shape up before coming to earth, He would have never come. But He did come, and that is because of His deep, deep love for us. He came to us so that we could be saved from our sins and enjoy a relationship with Him forever.

God’s timing may not be our timing, but He is never too early and He is never too late. He knows exactly when to intervene, and He will know when to come again for His treasured possession.

The perfect timing of the LORD is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Your playlist for the October 6th & 8th episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Your Love Is Enough – Jon Foreman
2. Your Love Breaks Down Every Boundary – Light45
3. Rise – Ashes Remain
4. Broken Lines – Foreverlin
5. Can You Hold Me – NF
6. Move (Keep Walkin’) – TobyMac
7. We Are The Broken – Seventh Day Slumber
8. You Gave Me A Promise – Fireflight
9. Source Of Life – DaysEye (closer look)
10. What I Believe – Skillet
11. Through It All – Spoken
12. Hurricane – Thrice
13. God Is With Us – Disciple (closer look)
14. Hold Me Now – RED

Hour 2

1. Until The Night’s Gone – Graceful Closure
2. Superhero – Family Force 5
3. Healer Of Souls – Switchfoot
4. Through Smoke – NEEDTOBREATHE
5. Parachute – Bread Of Stone (closer look)
6. Flood & Famine – About The Author
7. Let Go – Set For The Fall
8. Anchor Me – Decyfer Down
9. Live On Forever – The Afters
10. Daylight – Remedy Drive
11. Keep Me – Crowder
12. Gonna Be Alright – Crowder
13. Know About It – KJ-52
14. I’ll Find You – Lecrae
15. Look On Up – Relient K

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
October 6-8, 2017

5 East Petersburg Pumpkin Festival tomorrow (Saturday, October 7) 1pm-4pm at East Petersburg Community Park. The first three hundred kids in attendance will receive free pumpkins to decorate. Other activities include tractor-driven hayrides, barrel train rides, a bounce house, hot apple cider, Mining for Toys, and more. More Info: www.eastpetersburgday.com

4 Free First Fridays for Families at the Lancaster Science Factory tonight (Friday, Oct 6) 5pm-8pm. Access to more than 60 interactive exhibits relating to science, technology, engineering and math, as well as demonstrations and activities in the “Science Cafe,”. More Info: www.lancastersciencefactory.org

3 New Holland Farmers Fair today and tomorrow (Friday October 6 & Saturday Oct 7) The fair is centered on the 100 blocks of East and West Main Street in downtown New Holland. Tractor Driving Contest, Kids activities, Pedal Power Contest, Horseshoe Contest, Pet Parade, Tug of War, Exhibits and more. More Info: http://newhollandfair.org/

2 The 32nd annual Boehm’s Apple Festival tomorrow (Saturday, October 7) 9am-3pm on the Boehm’s Chapel Campus in York. Tour the chapel built in 1791, Craft stands, Homemade apple butter, apple ice cream, apple nuggets, apple dumplings, hot and cold cider, apple bread and more. More Info: www.boehmschapel.org

1 Woodcrest Retreat Fall Family Fest, Auction & Kids Camp Bonanza, tomorrow (Sat. Oct. 7) 9am-3:30pm. Auction, kids activities, Children’s Country Fair, and Kids Cookie Break Broadcasting Live 9am-noon with Chick-fil-A cookies, games, giveaways, door prizes, live song requests and more! More Info: woodcrestretreat.org