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Five Fun Free Family Things To Do February 17-19, 2017
phredd : February 17, 2017 8:53 am : Fred McNaughton, Staff PagesFive Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 17-19, 2017
5 Laudate in concert at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 18th) from 7pm-8:30pm. Laudate is a group of music majors from the School of Music at Cairn University who regularly perform at schools, churches, and special events with a program of sacred, classical, and non-classical repertoire. More Info: WestPCA.com
4 Handbell Concert, Sunday (Feb. 19th) at 7pm at First United Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg. The concert will include music performed by two handbell choirs along with two adult vocal choirs. Selections range from sacred to secular. Refreshments to follow. More Info: FUMChurch.com
3 Great Backyard Bird Count tomorrow (Saturday, February 18) beginning at 9am at Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick Environmental Center in Mount Gretna.
Help look for birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The birds will be reported to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The information is used to track how birds are doing and how better to protect them and their habitats. No experience is necessary. Bring binoculars. More Info: ParkatGovernorDick.org
2 “The Cat’s Pajamas” a 6 member jazz band dedicated to performing early jazz of the 1920’s, as well as modern tunes with the style of yesteryear in concert tomorrow (Saturday, February 18, 2017) 7pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Lancaster. A free will offering will be taken. More Info: StPeterslutheran.org
1 Fire & Ice Festival in Lititz, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday (Feb. 17th-19th) at the Lititz Springs Park and throughout downtown Lititz. Ice sculptures, Chili Cook-Off, concerts, Winter Wonderland Carnival, Dodgeball Tournament, Community Movie Night and more!! Look for WJTL Friday night 5-9pm. Get all the info and times at: LititzFireAndIceFestival.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Promise of Hope is based on John 15:8.
Jesus said to His disciples, “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”
Jesus explained to them that their fruitfulness would depend on staying connected to Him. In verse 5, Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Flowing out of our relationship with Jesus will be spiritual fruit that makes a difference in God’s Kingdom for eternity. He invites us into the Great Commission of making and growing disciples for Christ. Without God, we can do nothing; but with God, the ordinary person becomes an extraordinary witness for Christ.
The evidence of spiritual fruit is a promise of hope for those who follow Jesus in the Year of Trust.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines Jesus as our Great Physician.
According to the words of Jesus in Luke 5:31, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.” Then He said, “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Another way of saying that is that Jesus did not come for people who had their “act together”. He came for people who were messed up in sin and desperate for a Savior.
The truth is that no one is spiritually healthy apart from the saving grace of God. Romans 3:10 reminds us that “there is no one who is righteous, not even one.”
Our sin is a fatal disease. Jesus is our only hope for a cure. This is why He came to the world. This is why He went to banquets and spent time with sinners. Doctors can treat our physical ailments for a season, but Jesus is the only doctor who can take away our sin.
Knowing Jesus as our Great Physician is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Praise & Worship Show Playlist
kristi : February 12, 2017 6:00 am : Kristi Leigh, music, Staff Pages
Name |
Artist |
Album |
Year |
6:00 a.m. |
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My Jesus I Love Thee |
Michael W. Smith |
Hymns |
2014 |
What Wondrous Love Is This |
Michelle Tumes |
Listen To Our Hearts, Vol. 1 |
1998 |
Glowing Hearts |
Seven Places |
Glowing |
2007 |
My Love For You |
Jeremy Riddle |
Full Attention |
2007 |
See The Way |
Misty Edwards |
Always on His Mind |
2005 |
Amazing Grace/Jesus Loves Me |
Paul Colman |
Bridges – Classic Hymns, Modern Worship |
2005 |
Oh How I Love You (Live) |
Jesus Culture |
Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] |
2012 |
Here Is Love |
Matt Redman |
Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern |
2004 |
We Love You Jesus |
Shane & Shane |
Pages |
2007 |
Love Song |
Jason Morant |
Abandon |
2004 |
Your Great Love |
Bellarive |
Before There Was |
2014 |
Our God Is Love |
Hillsong Worship |
A Beautiful Exchange |
2010 |
A Love Like Yours |
Aaron Gillespie |
Grace Through the Wandering |
2015 |
7:00 a.m. |
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Psalm 18 (I Love You O Lord) |
Robbie Seay Band |
Psalms LP |
2015 |
Perfect Love (feat. Philip Herndon) |
Pathway Music |
Encounters |
2015 |
Love Song |
Glenn Packiam |
Desperation |
2003 |
Deep In Love with You |
Michael W. Smith |
A New Hallelujah |
2008 |
Unashamed Love |
Ten Shekel Shirt |
Open The Eyes Of My Heart |
2001 |
King of Love |
I Am They |
I Am They |
2015 |
You Are Love & Love Alone |
All Sons & Daughters |
Poets & Saints |
2016 |
My Heart Is Yours (feat. Passion) |
Kristian Stanfill |
Passion: Take It All |
2014 |
At The Cross (Love Ran Red) |
Chris Tomlin |
Love Ran Red |
2015 |
Heart Runs |
John Mark McMillan |
Borderland |
2014 |
Hands Of Love |
Crowder |
Neon Steeple |
2014 |
Ever Love You |
Leeland |
Invisible |
2016 |
Your Love Changes Everything (Live) [feat. Brock Human] |
United Pursuit |
Simple Gospel (Live) |
2015 |
8:00 a.m. |
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Real Love |
Hillsong Young & Free |
Youth Revival |
2016 |
If I Have Not Love |
Matt Redman |
Facedown |
2004 |
Psalm 118 (Your Steadfast Love) |
Robbie Seay Band |
Psalms LP |
2015 |
The More I Seek You |
Kari Jobe |
Deeper (Integrtity Music) |
2008 |
Jesus Loves Me |
Chris Tomlin |
Love Ran Red |
2014 |
Your Love Is Wild |
Zealand Worship |
Your Love Is Wild |
2016 |
Since Your Love (Live) [feat. Brandon Hampton] |
United Pursuit |
Simple Gospel (Live) |
2015 |
Perfect Love |
Leeland |
Invisible |
2016 |
Your Love Awakens Me |
Phil Wickham |
Children Of God |
2016 |
Heartbeats |
Hillsong UNITED |
Zion (Deluxe Edition) |
2013 |
King of My Heart |
John Mark & Sarah McMillan |
You Are the Avalanche – EP |
2015 |
Heres My Heart |
I Am They |
I Am They |
2015 |
9:00 a.m. |
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Strength Of My Heart |
Rend Collective |
The Art of Celebration |
2014 |
Jesus, We Love You (Live) |
Bethel Music & Paul McClure |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
2015 |
I Am In Love With You (Live) |
Jesus Culture |
Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] |
2012 |
Beloved |
Leeland |
Invisible |
2016 |
This Beating Heart |
Matt Redman |
Your Grace Finds Me (Live) |
2013 |
Unending Love (Live) |
Hillsong |
God Is Able (Live) |
2011 |
Playlist for the February 10th/12th episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:
Hour 1
Make Your Move – Hearts Like Lions
Way You Love Me – XXI
Voices – Out of Black
Need – Kutless
Anchor Me – Decyfer Down
Sick Of It – Skillet
Prove It (feat. K.B.) – Crowder
Never Going Back To OK – The Afters
The Change – AsWeAre
Something New – The Lasting Hope
Holy Water – Switchfoot
Gone – Switchfoot
God – Relient K
Be My Escape – Relient K
Out Of This World – Family Force 5
Hour 2
Hard Love – NEEDTOBREATHE
Running From The Scene – Manic Bloom
King of Kings – David Curtis
The Saving One – Starfield
Erase – Disciple
Light Up the Sk – Thousand Foot Krutch
Warm Up – NF
Nuthin’ – Lecrae
You Remain – Foreverlin
Unknown Land – Graceful Closure
Bummin’ – Relient K
Sadie Hawkins Dance – Relient K
I Won’t Let You Go – Switchfoot
Dare You To Move – Switchfoot
Five Fun Free Family Things To Do February 10-12, 2017
phredd : February 10, 2017 8:53 am : Fred McNaughton, Staff PagesFive Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
February 10-12, 2017
5 Indoor Winter Fest at Neffsville Christian Preschool tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 11) from10am-Noon. Free games, snacks, crafts, activities and lots of fun things to do. More Info: NeffsvilleChristianPreschool.com
4 Lancaster’s 2nd annual “All-Crow” Art Show ends today (Friday, February 10) 10am-5pm, at the Manheim Township Public Library.The crow-themed exhibit features professional, amateur, and student artwork. More Info: http://www.somethingtocrowabout.net/
3 Reading and Writing with Anne Frank traveling exhibit tomorrow (Saturday, February 11) 9am-4pm at The Milanof-Schock Library, Anderson Ferry Road, Mount Joy. The exhibit has never before been in Pennsylvania and is designed for young people and provides an overview of the personal life of the Frank family. More Info: mslibrary.org
2 Crispus Attucks and Edward Hand Middle School African American History Celebration tomorrow, (Saturday, Feb 11) 6pm at Edward Hand Middle School, Lancaster. Performances by Fusion Step Team, Millersville University’s Footprints, Enlite Steppers and The McCaskey Gospel Choir. More Info: cacc-lancaster.org
1 Blue Sky Falls in Concert at Emmaus Road Cafe in Lancaster tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 11) at 7pm.
Blue Sky Falls (formerly known as the Juan Catorce band) offers soaring three part harmonies, intricate instrumental work, and a love for making and sharing music. Emmaus Road Cafe is located on Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. More Info: EmmausRoadCafe.org
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines His watchfulness.
According to Second Chronicles 16:9, “the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.”
His vision is vast and His vision is perceptive. He is keenly aware of those who are fully committed to Him. He is also able to discern our motives behind our actions. Where God sees authentic commitment, He provides encouragement for our faith to keep pressing on in dedication and service.
Through eyes of faith, His view of us matters, and makes a difference in our words, actions, and attitudes.
The watchfulness of God is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Promise of Hope-Blessed Are The Peacemakers
john : February 3, 2017 3:57 pm : John Shirk, Staff PagesJOHN SHIRK – Today’s Promise of Hope is based on Matthew 5:9.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
When we serve as a peacemaker, we are reflecting the mission of Jesus, who came as a Mediator between God and mankind.
There are various forms of peacemaking that are valuable, such as conflict resolution, or being an influence to bring peace between nations. But the ultimate peacemaking mission is evangelism, where we serve as ambassadors for Christ, imploring people in this world to be reconciled to God. This is what Jesus calls His followers to do until the end of the age.
Being identified as a child of God is a promise of hope for those who follow Jesus in the Year of Trust.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines His creation of the stars.
According to Isaiah 40, verse 26, the Holy One invites us to probe and ponder this thought: “Lift your eyes to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.”
Astronomers estimate that there are at least 100 billion stars in our galaxy alone. The world population clock estimates close to 7.5 billion people living on the earth right now. So, if God can keep track of all the stars He has made, it stands to reason that He won’t lose track of the people He has made either. The point being made in Isaiah 40 is that God is our Creator. He will not grow weary or tired. No one can fathom His understanding. He holds the universe and the world in His hands. He will not let go of those who are captured in the grip of His grace.
God’s creation of the stars is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl
Name |
Artist |
Album |
Year |
6:00 a.m. |
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Breaking Through (feat. Jeremy Riddle) |
Bethel Music |
Tides |
2013 |
Psalm 134 (Bless the Lord) |
Robbie Seay Band |
Psalms LP |
2015 |
Awesome God Is He |
Darrell Evans |
Awesome God Is He |
2013 |
For Your Glory |
David Curtis |
One Voice |
2016 |
The Waking Sound |
Brian Campbell |
Hearts Wake to the Giver of Life |
2012 |
Plans |
Tim Hughes |
Pocketful of Faith |
2015 |
Sing and Shout (feat. Matt Redman) |
Passion |
Passion: Take It All (Deluxe Edition / Live) |
2014 |
Children Of Light |
Kristian Stanfill |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
2013 |
Heartbeats |
Hillsong UNITED |
Zion (Deluxe Edition) |
2013 |
Holy (Jesus You Are) [Live] |
One Sonic Society |
Live At the Tracking Room |
2012 |
Let There Be Light |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt |
Let There Be Light – Single |
2016 |
Jesus, We Love You (Live) |
Bethel Music & Paul McClure |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
2015 |
Thank You |
Hillsong Worship |
A Beautiful Exchange |
2010 |
Heres My Heart |
I Am They |
I Am They |
2015 |
7:00 a.m. |
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Come Thou Fount |
All Sons & Daughters |
Prone To Wander: A Collection of Hymns |
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Future / Past |
John Mark McMillan |
Borderland |
2014 |
Once And For All |
Chris Tomlin |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
2013 |
It is Well (feat. Kristene DiMarco) |
Bethel Music |
You Make Me Brave (Live) |
2014 |
10,000 Reasons |
Rend Collective Experiment |
Campfire |
2013 |
Good Good Father |
Housefires |
Housefires II |
2014 |
Almighty God |
Tim Hughes |
Holding Nothing Back |
2007 |
Ascend (feat. William Matthews) |
Bethel Music |
Tides |
2013 |
Burning Ones |
Jesus Culture |
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago |
2011 |
Let It Be Jesus (feat. Passion) |
Christy Nockels |
Passion: Take It All (Deluxe Edition) |
2014 |
8:00 a.m. |
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Christ Be All Around Me (Live) [feat. All Sons & Daughters] |
Leeland |
Christ Be All Around Me – Live |
2014 |
Nothing Holding Me Back |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt |
Here On Earth |
2011 |
Create In Me |
Rend Collective |
The Art of Celebration |
2014 |
This I Know |
Crowder |
Neon Steeple |
2014 |
Day After Day |
Kristian Stanfill |
Mountains Move |
2011 |
Fierce (feat. Chris Quilala) [Live] |
Jesus Culture |
Let It Echo (Live) |
2016 |
Forever (feat. Brian Johnson) |
Bethel Music |
Tides |
2013 |
Doxology |
Stars Go Dim |
Stars Go Dim |
2017 |
O Praise The Name |
Hillsong Worship |
Open Heaven River Wild |
2016 |
Great Are You Lord |
All Sons & Daughters |
All Sons & Daughters |
2014 |
Glorious |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt |
Here On Earth |
2011 |
God of Miracles (Live) |
Chris McClarney |
Everything and Nothing Less (Live) |
2015 |
Make a Way (feat. Jon Egan) |
Desperation Band |
Banner (Deluxe Version) |
2014 |
9:00 a.m. |
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Resurrecting |
Elevation Worship |
Here as in Heaven |
2016 |
Cornerstone (My Hope Is Built) |
Hillsong Live |
Cornerstone EP |
2013 |
He Is Faithful (feat. Bryan Torwalt) |
Jesus Culture |
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago |
2011 |
Yahweh |
Elevation Worship |
Here as in Heaven |
2016 |
No Longer Slaves (feat. Jonathan David & Melissa Helser) |
Bethel Music |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
2015 |
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