The fire that devastated the historic town of Lahaina is among the deadliest US wildfires in over 100 years.  As Maui residents continue to sift through the ashes, they are in need of our prayer and support.  The following organizations are providing various types of relief.  We will continue to update this list as we receive additional information.

Samaritans Purse  “Our DC-8 cargo jet airlifted a volunteer team and 17 tons of relief supplies from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Maui, Hawaii, on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Among many other items onboard were solar lights, cooking kits, hygiene kits, and plastic tarp to provide immediate relief to survivors of the deadly wildfires. The plane also carried tools and equipment that will help our volunteers sift through ashes to recover valuables and treasured mementos for devastated homeowners.” To sign up to receive updates about volunteer opportunities on Maui, visit spvolunteer.org.  Contributions are being accepted here

The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is also on the ground ministering to the spiritual needs of people who have suddenly found themselves in displacement centers due to the fires. These chaplains are also assisting local law enforcement offices with a variety of duties. So far, there have been two reported salvations. Please pray for the suffering people of Maui and for Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Rapid Response teams as they extend the comfort and hope offered in Jesus Christ.

Harvest Christian Fellowship   Greg Laurie’s church, Harvest Kumulani, is located on West Maui.  The church building was unharmed by the fires but the church family has been dramatically affected.  They have set up the Harvest Maui Relief Fund   They are there as a community of believers to bring hope, relief and the gospel to the hurting people of the island of Maui at this critical time.

The Salvation Army  The Salvation Army provides food, emotional and spiritual care to survivors of the Maui wildfires.  The Salvation Army has been providing feedings, food distribution, safe havens and other services at their local community centers.

Mennonite Disaster Service: Currently praying, monitoring and assessing the needs.  “MDS has been communicating with its partner organizations—including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster—about potential long-term needs on the ground in Maui. “Please pray for emergency responders as they continue to face an unprecedented situation in their communities,” said MDS Executive Director Kevin King. “As we assess needs, please be aware that, particularly in the aftermath of a wildfire, MDS may not send volunteers for another nine to 12 months, as fire cleanup and relief operations will be unfolding during that time. ” Look for updates at mds.org.

Volunteer spots are available for this year’s Kids Cookie Break Fest happening on Saturday August 26.

We have two identical programs from 10 to 1 and 2 to 5 that include music and entertainment from Kids Cookie Break artists and friends, interactive vendors with fun activities for the kids, barrel train and covered wagon rides, food trucks and more!

We’re looking for friends (age 14+) that would like to help us bless the community with our annual free, family event centered around Christ, Community and Music.  You could be a helper for a few hours or the entire day.  We could especially use help during our 2 to 5 pm session.  Spots include helping with Chick-fil-A meals, parking, carnival games,  ticket taking, trash, and more.

Visit the Sign Up link at https://signup.com/go/qACsgJR

Check out pictures from last years KCB Fest.

Please email  stacey@wjtl.com with any questions.  I’d love to tell you more!

Please keep the people of Syria and Turkey in your prayers.  Please also pray for those being deployed to lend aid and wisdom for all who are leading those efforts.

The massive Feb 6 earthquakes and aftershocks have been devastating to the region are resulting in widespread fatalities and injuries.  Freezing temperatures are also affecting relief and rescue efforts.

As we learn of opportunities to provide aid, we will post links here.

Barnabas Aid      Sending containers of food, blankets and medical supplies.  Supplies of rice, lentils, beans, chickpeas, bulgar and noodles were sent 3 days after the earthquake and distributed immediately.

Do Something – A group with Do Something/Petra Church is going to Turkey in May through a partnership with Dwell Global.  They will be helping to build sheds to house 2 families per shed, provide practical needs and spend time playing with children.  Opportunities to give toward trip expenses at Petra.church/give  or DwellGlobal.kindful.com and following the link to give a tax deductible gift.  Questions can be directed to Dosomething4christ@gmail.com  Lin Fisher will also be our guest on the Morning Show on Monday March 6.

Food for the Hungry  is rushing clean water, sanitation, hygiene training and kits, shelter, and other emergency aid to victims to help children and families survive.

MCC is working with partners in Aleppo, Syria to provide emergency assistance such as food baskets, clothing, hygiene supplies, winterization supplies and water resources. MCC will also be providing partners with psychological and trauma training.

Samaritans Purse  Staff are on the ground working along side partners to assess needs and share the love of Christ with those who are hurting.  They are deploying a 52 bed Emergency Field Hospital and staff to address immediate medical needs.  They also will be airlifting in critically needed emergency supplies.

Tying Vines crisis response team is working with partners on the ground to bring relief to those in need. All donations to this campaign directly support the effort to get vital resources and supplies to these communities.

We’re really excited that the new family card game “Kids Cookie Shop” is being officially released on August 27th at Kids Cookie Break Fest as we celebrate our 10th year!  This brand new game is themed with favorite cookies and friends you’ve heard from on The Kids Cookie Break on Saturday mornings with Lisa Landis!

A sneak peek at the game and instructions are available on Youtube.  You can even follow along on Instragram.

The game will be available to Kids Cookie Break Fest attendees in the Artist Merchandise area at KCB Fest for $20.

It’s almost time for WJTL’s annual Christmas Open House drop in. You and your family are invited to stop by on Tuesday December 17th anytime between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Come say hi to the WJTL team and visit the studio. There will be cookies and beverages to enjoy (some Chick-fil-A of course). Kids can bring by their KCB tree ornaments to hang on the studio tree if they haven’t sent them in, yet. It’s also a chance to save postage and drop off your end of the year donation if you’d like.

We love this annual tradition and hope you’ll make it yours, too.

Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge presents “Celebrate” Summer Recovery Festival coming this Friday and Saturday on their campus in Rehrersburg, PA.  You are invited for a weekend of music, food, and fireworks as the graduation class of July 2018 is celebrated!

WJTL will be on site broadcasting live on Friday from 4-6pm.

Saturday’s Highlight will include Kids activities, Seminars, live music and the Graduation Service with guest speaker Rev. Willie Ramos and a spectacular fireworks display!   

Tickets are not required & a free will offering will be taken.  Proceeds benefit Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge…. providing Medical Detox, Short-Term Inpatient Treatment and Outpatient Treatment Programming and Long-Term Faith-Centered Residential Programming for adults struggling with life-controlling addictions. 

Click here for the complete schedule of events. 

Every Friday at Noon, it is my pleasure to bring you a Retro-Countdown over the Lunch Break from our 30 year history. It’s called the Friday Time Capsule. Now a special giveaway is coming to the Friday Time Capsule…I’ll give you a chance to win Dinner For 2 at Dutch-Way Family Restaurants in Myerstown, Gap, and Schaefferstown. Dutch-Way Family Restaurants feature breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets including Seafood Night Every Thursday with crab legs, clams, shrimp, baked fish, crab cakes and more.  Click here for more info.

I suggest keeping our phone number on file (717-392-3690) as you tune in Fridays at Noon for your chance to win a gift card for Dinner For 2 at Dutch-Way Family Restaurants!

Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to our winners!

Winners of conference registration:

Jennifer Nevil (Brad) of York

Nathaniel Lapp (Brianna) of Reinholds

Grand Prize Winner conference registration PLUS accommodations at Hershey Lodge during the conference:
Yvonne Slabach (Wendell) from New Providence

THE DEADLINE TO ENTER IS 5:00 pm TODAY (Thursday, January 25th)! 

Family Life’s Weekend To Remember marriage getaway is coming to the Hershey Lodge  February 16th -18th, 2018.

WJTL is giving 2 married couples free registration to the Weekend To Remember marriage getaway AND 1 grand prize which will include conference registration PLUS 2 nights at the Hershey Lodge!

HOW TO ENTER:

-Email TrueLove@WJTL.com with “Love Is In The Air” in the subject line

-Include your name, age, address, phone number, and spouse’s name

-Attach a favorite photo of you and your spouse

RULES:

*Only one entry per person will be permitted; only be one winner per household is allowed.

*If you or your spouse won the grand prize in this contest in the past, you are not eligible to enter.

*Comments left on this blog do not count as official entries in this contest.

*Winners will be announced at 4:20 on Friday during the Afternoon Drive

*Entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Thursday, January 25th.

Roundtop Mountain Resort has scheduled a “Church Snow Day” for Saturday, January 6th.   WJTL will be on site with Kids Cookie Break Pop Up Party starting at 9 am in the Main Lodge.    Lisa Landis will be there with the KCB Car KCB Goodies, fun games, & and to take song requests!

To receive special rates, tickets must be purchased online before January 6th.

CLICK HERE FOR PRICING INFORMATION OR TO PURCHASE TICKETS

1.  Enter Club Name:  26196  & Password:  snow

2.  Choose “See Available Items” right below the Church Snow Day logo

3.  Click the date under “Pricing and Availability” and select Saturday, January 6th

4.  Select the time frame you’d like to arrive

5.  Select the quantity and type of product you would like

6.  Click to add to cart, and select either “Continue Shopping” or “Checkout”

7.  You MUST re-select the date every time you select a new product.  We’re sorry, but the nature of wanting to provide both skiing, boarding, and        tubing means that we’re confusing our software a bit.

8.  When checking out, Change/Set Purchaser to the information of the person with the credit card.  This is the name the tickets will be under, at Group Sales, on the date of your reservation.

9.  You will receive an email confirmation upon completion.  Ignore all information and merely count it as a confirmation that your purchase went thru!  Tickets can be picked up at the Group Sales office on Jan 6th.  We’ll email directions for pickup by Wednesday before your visit. 

Questions?  Please call the Roundtop Group Sales Staff (Josh, Lori, David or Lutricia) at 717-432-9631 x 3723. 

Please Note:  Church Snow Day Pricing is valid for BOTH individual and group ticket pricing.

Looking for stocking stuffers for the WJTL fan in your life?  Tune in December 18-22 for lots of chances to call in and win good stuff that comes in compact sizes:

-Christmas music (including new Tenth Avenue North and For King & Country)

-Gift cards to Go ‘N Bananas Family Fun Center in Lancaster

-Artist T-shirts (Phil Wickham and Colton Dixon)

-Books

-Hot air balloon rides tickets from the US Hot Air Balloon Team

HOW TO WIN:

Keep us on speed dial: 392-FM90 (717-392-3690).  DJs will let you know when to call (and what you could win). You’re eligible to win these prizes if you haven’t won from WJTL in the past 30 days.