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/

Here’s your playlist for the June 3rd/5th episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Holding On – We Are Vessel
2. Take Me Over – RED
3. Float – Switchfoot
4. Let Go – Abandon
5. Clarity – Come Wind
6. What Scares You Most – Manic Bloom
7. Through It All – Spoken
8. Angels & Demons – Disciple
9. I Just Wanna Know – NF
10. Desperados  – Andy Mineo
11. Roses – I Anthem
12. I’m Not Running Away From This – Hearts Like Lions
13. Black Honey – Thrice
14. The Artist in the Ambulance – Thrice
15. Bring It On – Seventh Day Slumber

Hour 2

1. Running With Giants – Thousand Foot Krutch
2. The Right Direction – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
3. The Change – Bread of Stone
4. Tonight – TobyMac Feat. John Cooper
5. Out of the Fire – Audio Adrenaline
6. Come Alive – Attaboy
7. Feel Invincible – Skillet
8. Come Alive – Ashes Remain
9. My Glorious – Delirious
10. Born To Live – About A Mile
11. Shine On – Manafest
12. Dance Like Nobody’s Watching – Family Force 5
13. Bummin’ – Relient K
14. Through Smoke – Needtobreathe
15. Colors Run – House Of Heroes

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Exploration, today’s Reason to Believe is the conversion of the Apostle Paul.

Before knowing Christ, Paul had reasons to put confidence in his flesh. He was a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. This was a man who had religion, but no relationship with Jesus. Then he met Jesus on the way to Damascus, and Paul was changed forever.

He says in Philippians 3:7, “Whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things.”

Paul might have lost confidence in his own credentials, but he gained a relationship with Jesus through faith, and that relationship became his greatest treasure, highest ambition, and source of confidence. From that point on, his boast would be in the Lord.

The conversion of Paul shows us that with Christ’s help, people can change. His conversion 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, “what are some Biblical guidelines for choosing a career path?”

One of the most significant guidelines that we find in the Bible regarding future endeavors is to trust in God and seek His will. Praying about our future prepares the way for God to direct our path.

Proverbs 3: 5 and 6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

Psalm 37:4 to 6 is another Bible reference that shapes our future according to God’s will. “Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

What do you like to do? Where are your gifted? What kind of training is needed to be qualified? Is it possible to glorify God in such-and-such a profession? These are some questions to consider when choosing a career path. They can be helpful as we seek God’s guidance for future job opportunities in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Here’s your playlist for the May 27th/29th episode of SSRS:

Hour 1

1. Live While I’m Alive – Flagship Armada
2. Broken Lines – Foreverlin
3. Feel Invincible – Skillet
4. Gravity Bomb – I Am Empire
5. Feel You Falling – Devin Williams
6. Winds Of Change – Kutless
7. I Just Wanna Know – NF
8. Power Trip – Lecrae
9. Wasn’t Enough – XXI
10. Sayonara – Disciple
11. Running From The Scene – Manic Bloom
12. Set The Dial – Run Kid Run
13. Out of the Fire – Audio Adrenaline
14. Some Kind Of Zombie – Audio Adrenaline
15. Born To Live – About A Mile

Hour 2

1. Out Of My Head – Fireflight
2. You Are The Light – Nine Lashes
3. Black Honey – Thrice
4. Mercy – Ravenhill
5. Roses – I Anthem
6. Inbetween – Lybecker
7. Running With Giants – Thousand Foot Krutch
8. View From The Top – The Wrecking
9. Overcome – Day of Fire
10. Holding On – We Are Vessel
11. Clarity – Come Wind
12. Stereo – Mike Mains & The Branches
13. Live It Well – Switchfoot
14. Look on Up – Relient K
15. Glow In The Dark – Family Force 5

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JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “What is the meaning of Jehovah Shalom?”

This name for God appears in the King James Version of the Bible in Judges 6:24. “Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD and called it Jehovah Shalom.” The New International Version describes the name of the altar as “The LORD is Peace.”

Gideon had just realized that he had seen the angel of the LORD, and it appears that he became fearful of death as a result. But the voice of the LORD broke through with reassurance. He said to Gideon, “Peace! Do not be afraid. You are not going to die!”

These are common messages for God’s servants found in the Bible. “Peace be with you” and “Do not be afraid.”

With Jesus as our Prince of Peace, we can have fellowship with God and freedom from the fear of judgment leading to death in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend – May 27-29, 2016

5 Construction Zone for Learning – Family Style tomorrow (Saturday, May 28) from 10:30am-noon at the Lancaster Public Library West – Mountville Branch.  Construct a building, a new gadget, or a robot with a variety of building materials. All children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. More Info:  lancaster.lib.pa.us

4 Columbia Memorial Day Parade,  Sunday (May 29) starting at 2:30 pm. The parade commemorates America’s war veterans. Bands, floats, special cars and trucks and a speaker from the military prior to the parade.More Info: http://lancasterpa.com/memorial-day-weekend-events/

3 The Mount Joy Memorial Day Parade tomorrow (Sat. May 28) beginning at 2pm.Look for WJTL! The Mount Joy parade has become a well known Memorial Day Parade in Lancaster County, with its origin in the late 1800’s. More Info: http://www.mountjoychamber.com/event/memorial-day-parade/

2 9th Annual For One Life Softball Tournament & Community Weekend tonight and tomorrow (Friday, May 27 & Saturday, 28) at Salisbury Township Park (aka Gap Park) The 30-team softball tournament runs from 11am-10pm today and 7am-9pm on Saturday. There will also be a concert Friday night at 7pm by Conrad Fisher & His Band and Saturday and on Saturday at 10am by Phredd and at 1pm by ventriliquist and comedian Ryan & Friends. Bring your lawn chairs. More Info: http://www.foronelife.org/events/softball-tournament/

1 12th Annual Fireman’s Festival and Country Cruise tomorrow (Sat. May 28) from 8am-1pm at Oregon Dairy in Lititz. Over a hundred classic and vintage cars and awards for the best in show. Lots of activities for families and kids, including fire engine rides, door prizes, Jump Pad, and a Pancake Breakfast on the Oregon Dairy Deck. Free to attend, food available for purchase.
All proceeds benefit Neffsville Volunteer Fire Company. More Info:  http://www.oregondairy.com/special-events

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Q and A Segment explores the question, “What is the meaning of Jehovah Jireh?”

This name for God appears on Mount Moriah as Abraham was about to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar. Just in time, the angel of the LORD intervened, drawing Abraham’s attention to a ram in a thicket caught by its horns. Isaac’s life was spared.

According to Genesis 22:14, Abraham called that place “The LORD will provide.” The King James Version tells us that Abraham called the name of the place “Jehovah Jireh”.

The ram can be seen as a foreshadow of Jesus. Just as the ram became the substitute sacrifice for Isaac, Jesus became the substitute sacrifice for us. He took our place by absorbing the punishment of our sin on the cross. As a result, we are set free by the shedding of His blood for our sins.

God has provided a precious gift for us in the form of Jesus, and by faith, we can accept His provision for eternal life in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com