KRISTI LEIGH–You may have heard Tenth Avenue North‘s new Christmas song “Deck The Halls” on WJTL lately.  And you may have seen their music video.  (I blogged about it back in November.  Click here to see it!)  But now, it’s time to go behind-the-scenes to see how their video was made!

Enjoy,

Kristi Leigh

Kristi@WJTL.com

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FRED MCNAUGHTON – Several years ago, Bob Lenz came to Lancaster to minister to the staff of WJTL and Creative Ministries at a staff retreat.  Bob shared his heart for Alaska.  He talked about the widespread drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, depression, and difficulties facing many Alaskans.  He also shared how the message of the Gospel was transforming those who heard and responded.  We knew then that we wanted to support Bob and be part of what God is doing in Alaska.  Catch up with this video of Bob and find out how the Holy Spirit is moving in Alaska.

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FRED MCNAUGHTON – WJTL is teaming with Bob Lenz to reach Alaska with the Gospel.  Bob give us an update on how things are going, and thanks the WJTL listeners for their support.

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FRED MCNAUGHTON – Evangelist, Speaker and WJTL friend Bob Lenz is spearheading an outreach in Alaska.  Bob is doing school programs, rallies and meeting with people one on one.  Bob asked WJTL to be a part of what God is doing through this outreach.  Join us in support of Bob. Please pray and watch this video to see what it’s all about.

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Also, listen to Kristi interview Bob at our WJTLCAsts page.

JOHN SHIRK – To be effervescent is to be vivacious, bubbling with energy and enthusiasm.

In the Christian life, effervescence flows out of a daily, vibrant relationship with Jesus. Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. As God’s Spirit moves in us, there is fruit in the form of godly characteristics. Love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness, to name a few. The influence of Jesus stirs us to be a radiant witness for Him.

Jesus says in John 7:38, “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water flow from within him.”

Effervescence is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

FRED MCNAUGHTON – WJTL is teaming up with Bob Lenz of Life Promotions as he ministers in Alaska.  Bob is conducting school programs and rallies.  Check out this video to find out what God is doing in Alaska.

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Bob’s intern, Brian is also blogging. Keep up with what’s happening here.

JOHN SHIRK – With a childlike faith, we live with the wonder and awe of what Christ has done for us. We rely completely on His grace. We trust hopefully in His promises. What He tells us, we will believe. Where we lack understanding, we ask questions with the sincere desire to learn what Jesus wants to teach us.

Oftentimes, adults think of ways they can be an example for children, but when it comes to faith, Jesus tells the adults to learn from the example of children.

In Matthew 18:2, Jesus called a little child and had him stand among them. Then, He said, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”

A Childlike faith is a humble character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Tim Landis – For the past twenty years or so the round red, white and blue logo of WJTL was an instantly recognizable symbol throughout central Pennsylvania . As a staff though we felt that it was time to freshen up the old logo. The basic design for the new logo has both 2D and 3D versions. The primary color is green although you will occasionally see the logo presented in other colors including orange. Obviously this means that your old bumper sticker is now either a collector’s item or obsolete depending on your view. You can pick up a new bumper sticker at any one of our live remotes or special events. We will also be sending out the new stickers in our receipt letters and other correspondence. Do you like the new logo? Please use the comment section below to let us know.

JOHN SHIRK – Fruitfulness can be described as “producing good results.”  Jesus talked about fruitfulness in John 15.  He said, “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”  This happens when we are connected to Jesus just like the branches are connected to the vine. Jesus is the source of our strength, nourishing our souls with His grace and truth, flourishing our witness for Him under the influence of the Holy Spirit.

As we walk with God, He not only saves us from our sins, but also develops our character so that our witness for Jesus has a fruitful impact on other people.

Second Peter, chapter one talks about various character qualities that grow in us as we grow in the Lord. “Faith, goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.”

Verse 8 says that “if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Fruitfulness is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Cooperation occurs when a group of individuals work together for a common purpose or benefit.

The church is described as a body-one unit with different parts.  It is necessary for the different parts to be working in cooperation with each other so that the head of the body, Jesus Christ, is honored in our efforts.  There are serious warnings in the Scripture about what will happen if the members of a church do not work together.

Galatians 5:15 says, “If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other.”

However, if we back up a verse or two, we see how the church can be a thriving place of ministry and outreach.  “Serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ” Jesus is the reason that the church exists and the purpose of our mission.  Ephesians 4:16 says, “From Him, the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

Cooperation is a character quality that enables us to represent Jesus in the world today.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com