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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “Why is it important to praise God?”

There is a close connection in the Scripture between praising God and giving thanks to Him.

In Luke 17, there were ten men healed of leprosy. One of them came back to Jesus, praising God in a loud voice. Then he threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him.

Praising God is a significant way to express our gratitude to Him for who He is and what He has done. Psalm 150, verse 2 tells us to praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.

Praising God gives us the opportunity to give credit where credit is due. It’s the right response for a grateful heart.

Praising God is a joyful experience for us as we celebrate the goodness of God.

And praising God gives public testimony that gives others the opportunity to hear what His grace means to us, and how it is shaping our heart.

As the name of Jesus is lifted up, the hearts of people are moved to acknowledge Him as King and Lord in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend – June 10-12, 2016

5 Camp Swatara Family Camp Free Preview, tomorrow (Saturday, June 11) from 9-noon.  Check out the hiking, swimming, and other fun outdoor activities at Camp Swatara in Bethel during their Family Camp preview weekend!  Kids Cookie Break will be on hand with a Pop Up Part, the cookie car and will be Broadcasting Live. More Info:  campswatara.org

4 Living Hope Angels Concert, Sunday (June 12) at 6:30pm  at Manheim BIC. Living Hope Children’s Homes “Angels” will entertain audiences with their message of hope. Their program consists of traditional Chinese dance, singing, and personal testimonies.

3 Eicher Arts Center Jigger Day and Family Community Day at Tom Grater Park in Ephrata, Sunday, (June 12) from 3-8pm Entertainment, food and plenty of activities. Wildlife Guy Jack Hubley, Juggling team The DKers, One Man Band Nick DiSanto, face painting, balloon sculpting and jigger style Ice Cream Sundaes! Help Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Ephrata Borough! More Info: Eicher Arts Facebook page.

2 Free Family Movie Night, Tonight (Friday, June 10) at 7pm at The Junction Center. Come early and ride the pedal cars before the movie. Tickets are free and will be available at the Door. More Info: https://www.thejunctioncenter.com/

1 The WJTL Talent Challenge, (Sunday, June 12) beginning at 3pm at The Junction Center in Manheim.  Come and vote for your favorite performer!  Freedom Lights – last year’s Talent Challenge Winner, will also perform.

Here is your playlist for the June 10/12 episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Out of the Fire – Audio Adrenaline
2. Choices – Graceful Closure
3. Mirror – Kutless
4. Make It Bright – Remedy Drive
5. Wasn’t Enough – XXI
6. Loving Led – Ilia
7. I Just Wanna Know – NF
8. Superhero – Family Force 5
9. Bummin’ – Relient K
10. Satisfied – House of Heroes
11. Live While I’m Alive – Flagship Armada
12. Black Honey – Thrice
13. Running With Giants – Thousand Foot Krutch
14. Phenomenon – Thousand Foot Krutch
15. Live It Well – Switchfoot

Hour 2

1. Running From The Scene – Manic Bloom
2. Where The Money Is – NEEDTOBREATHE
3. Not Alone – Attaboy
4. One Heart – Mat Kearney
5. The Change – Bread of Stone
6. Rebuild Your Love – The Great Transparency
7. Shine On – Manafest
8. You Can’t Stop Me – Andy Mineo
9. Pain – Grammatrain
10. Roses – I Anthem
11. Feel Invincible – Skillet
12. Sayonara – Disciple
13. Heartbeats – Nine Lashes
14. My Dear – Matty Mullins
15. Fading Fast – Odds Of An Afterthought

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Exploration, today’s Reason to Believe is God’s control over the weather.

The disciples responded with awe and amazement when they realized that Jesus could settle a violent storm at the command of His word.

In Matthew chapter 8, they were in a boat when they encountered a furious storm. The waves swept over the boat, and the disciples feared that they would drown. They cried out to Jesus, “Lord, save us!” Jesus rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

The disciples responded to the sudden change in the atmosphere with these words, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

This puts Jesus in a completely different category from everybody else. None of us can control the weather. It takes a Divine presence to guide the path of the thunderstorm or calm the raging sea. Jesus has that authority.
His command over the weather is a reason to believe in God’s good news.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “Why do the nations rage?”

This question is raised in Psalm 2.

Verse 2 offers the response to this question. This is what the New Living Translation says, “The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.” They cry, “Let us break their chains, and free ourselves from slavery to God.”

There is a prophetic picture here showing what happens when the leaders of the nations rebel against the authority of God. There is a surge of anger, and that anger is directed against God. What they think leads to freedom actually takes their rage to a boiling point. God responds with His rebuke and terrifies the nations with His fierce fury. He will not be mocked or dethroned.

Psalm 2 can help us avoid this fate by responding favorably to the Lord’s authority. Verse 11 says, “serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.” Verse 12 adds, “What joy for all who take refuge in him!”

Under God’s authority, there is joy, peace, and liberty in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “What does it mean for our bodies to be temples of the Holy Spirit?”

This reference is found in First Corinthians 6:19, which says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”

A temple is a place of worship, so in reality, when we become followers of Jesus, our bodies become sacred houses of worship. How then, can we honor God with our body?

This passage specifically is referring to fleeing immoral conduct. It can also refer to how we use the various parts of our body to honor God. With our eyes, we fix our faith on Jesus. With our ears, we listen attentively to His word. With our heart, we desire to love Jesus and know Him better with every passing day. With our mind, we set our thoughts on things above, not on earthly things. With our hands, we serve in Jesus’ name. With our feet, we go to where He sends us to share His gospel.

These are some of the ways we can honor God with our body in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

ANN D’ALESSANDRO

The WJTL Talent Challenge has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 12th at 3pm at The Junction Center in Manheim!  This is a free event, so make plans to join us and vote for your favorite contestant!  Freedom Lights was  the winner last year. Here is the schedule:
2pm Doors open

3pm Talent Challenge:

1 Josh Zimmerman, Ethan Lum,Katie Atkins-Worship Band
2 Paul Stangl-Fingerstyle Percussive Guitar
3 Ethan Marlow-Guitar & Singer
4 Christ’s AmBrassadors-Brass Quintent
5 Randy Robbins-Singer

6Kimberly Robinson-Singer/Songwriter
7 Dawson Freeman-Pianist

8 Lauren Witman Lititz Singer

Approximately 4:15pm-Freedom Lights (2015 Talent Challenge Winners will perform)

Approximately 4:45pm-Announce 2016 WJTL Talent Challenge Winner

(Turkey Hill drinks will be available for purchase.   Sorry, no chicken BBQ this time!)

Ann D’Alessandro – ann@wjtl.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend – June 3-5, 2016

5 Family Fun Night at Annville United Christian Church tomorrow (Saturday, June 4) beginning at 5pm.  An evening with free food, games, music, entertainment and door prizes.  At 7pm “For His Kidz” ministry’s Forrest Davis will perform, mixing elements of fire, juggling knives, lasers, and a unicycle.  More Info:  www.AnnvilleChurch.com

4 Family Festival Harrisburg a Free Family Fun Day tomorrow (Sat. June 4( from 10am-4pm at Harrisburg Area Community College (main campus) in Harrisburg.  Live music and stage performances, a petting zoo and pony rides, Atomic bounce houses, storytime corner and lots of exhibitors with child-friendly activities. Children are also invited to dress up and walk in the costume parade or bring their favorite stuffed animal for a check-up. Also, bring something for the toy drive to benefit the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation! More Info:  http://familyfavoritesfestival.com/Harrisburg/

3 East Petersburg Music in the Park tomorrow (Saturday, June 4) beginning at 7pm at East Petersburg Community Park. Singer/Songwriter and all around good guy, Matt Wheeler will perform. Bring your lawn chairs. Hosted by the East Petersburg Events Committee. More Info: http://www.eastpetersburgday.com/music-in-the-park/

2 The Day presents a night of Worship with Jeff Deyo tomorrow (Sat. June 4) from  6pm-10pm at New Holland Community Park.  Rain location Petra Christian Fellowship. More Info: http://thedaynewholland.com

1 Lititz Area Mennonite School Auction and Barbecue, at the school on Newport Road in Lititz, tonight and tomorrow (June 3 and 4) tonight 4-9pm, tomorrow 6am-4pm. Games, food  and Kids Activities both days. Kids Cookie Break broadcasting LIVE Saturday. More Info: http://www.lams.info/auction/