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JOHN SHIRK – Recently, my wife and I attended a funeral service and a wedding reception on the same day. It was the first time I had ever done that, and there was a wide range of emotions that we shared that day-from the tears of sadness at the funeral to the music on the dance floor at the wedding reception.
Ecclesiastes 7:2 says, “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone, the living should take this to heart.”
I thought about that verse that day. I was glad for the experience of the wedding reception for it was a celebration of life, and a celebration of committed love. There is real joy in that kind of celebration.
But the funeral was also a celebration of life, remembering someone’s faithfulness to the Lord, and someone’s special qualities that added joy to our lives while they lived. That person was my mother-in-law, and she will be missed.
Among the sympathy cards we received, one person noted how at the service, they were challenged with some legacy questions. After I am gone, how will I be remembered? Will I be remembered as someone who loved the Lord and loved my family? These are some of the ways that attending the house of mourning can help us make the most of the opportunities that God gives us with our window of time on this earth.
Ecclesiastes 7:2 gives us wisdom for turning to God at the crossroads of life.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Song Title |
Artist |
Year |
Album |
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6:00 a.m. |
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In Christ Alone |
Kristian Stanfill |
2013 |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
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Mountain |
Hillsong Worship |
2014 |
No Other Name |
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Since Your Love (Live) [feat. Brandon Hampton] |
United Pursuit |
2015 |
Simple Gospel (Live) |
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Jesus |
Chris Tomlin |
2016 |
Never Lose Sight |
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Jesus, Only Jesus |
Matt Redman |
2013 |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
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Seek First |
Jason Upton |
2015 |
A Table Full of Strangers, Vol. 1 |
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God I Look to You (Feat. Francesca Battistelli) |
Bethel Music |
2017 |
Starlight (Live) |
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Psalm 16 (Fullness of Joy) |
Shane & Shane |
2015 |
Psalms, Vol. 2 |
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Jesus, We Love You (Live) |
Bethel Music & Paul McClure |
2015 |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
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God of Miracles (Live) |
Chris McClarney |
2015 |
Everything and Nothing Less (Live) |
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7:00 a.m. |
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Starmaker (High Above the Earth) |
Phil Wickham |
2016 |
Children of God |
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Starlight (Amanda Cook) |
Bethel Music |
2017 |
Starlight (Live) |
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Shepherd (feat. Amanda Cook) |
Bethel Music |
2014 |
You Make Me Brave (Live) |
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Great I Am (feat. Jared Anderson) |
New Life Worship |
2011 |
You Hold It All |
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Who You Are (feat. Jenn Johnson) |
Bethel Live |
2012 |
For The Sake Of The World |
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Spirit of God |
Phil Wickham |
2016 |
Children of God |
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Build My Life |
Housefires |
2016 |
Housefires III |
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Holy Spirit |
Bryan & Katie Torwalt |
2011 |
Here On Earth |
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Forever (feat. Brian Johnson) |
Bethel Music |
2013 |
Tides |
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God Of Calvary |
Chris Tomlin |
2016 |
Never Lose Sight (Deluxe Edition) |
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8:00 a.m. |
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We Stand (feat. Chris Quilala) |
Jesus Culture |
2015 |
Unstoppable Love (Live) |
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Take Courage (Kristene DiMarco) |
Bethel Music |
2017 |
Starlight (Live) |
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Forever Reign |
Kristian Stanfill |
2011 |
Passion: Here For You |
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We Fall Down |
Passion |
2000 |
I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever |
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King of My Heart |
John Mark & Sarah McMillan |
2015 |
You Are the Avalanche – EP |
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How He Loves |
David Crowder Band |
2010 |
Passion: Awakening |
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10,000 Reasons |
Rend Collective Experiment |
2013 |
Campfire |
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Come Thou Fount |
Audrey Assad |
2013 |
Good to Me – Single |
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Great Are You Lord |
All Sons & Daughters |
2014 |
All Sons & Daughters |
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Who Can Compare [Live] |
Christy Nockels |
2015 |
Let It Be Jesus [Live] |
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Raging On (feat. Kari King and Jordan Buckwalter) |
LCBC Worship |
2017 |
We Are Lives |
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9:00 a.m. |
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Like An Avalanche |
Hillsong United |
2011 |
Aftermath |
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I Will Worship You |
Paul Baloche |
2016 |
Your Mercy |
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Here For You |
Matt Redman |
2011 |
10,000 Reasons |
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Famous One |
Chris Tomlin |
2002 |
Passion: Our Love Is Loud |
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Good to Me |
Audrey Assad |
2013 |
Fortunate Fall |
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What A Beautiful Name |
Hillsong Worship |
2017 |
Let There Be Light |
5. Free First Fridays for Families at the Lancaster Science Factory tonight from 5-8pm. Visitors receive free access to more than 60 interactive exhibits relating to science, technology, engineering and math, as well as demonstrations and activities in the “Science Cafe,” thanks to donations from PPL Electric Utilities. For more information: lancastersciencefactory.org.
4. The Bible Truck Museum and Exhibit on display Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 12:00 – 9:00 PM at the Harrisburg Mall in Harrisburg. It will be parked in the parking lot outside Bass Pro Shops. Guided tours will take place every half hour. It features information on how the Bible was written, distributed and translated, and offers various examples of ancient and modern Bibles. An outdoor planetarium will also be on site. Admission is Free. Fore more information harrisburgbibletruck.com.
3. Rural Life Festival on Saturday, July 8th from 9am-3pm at Newburg United Methodist Church in Newburg. Spend a day in the past with displays of antique farm machinery, small engines, working steam engine, and demonstrations of old-time farm and kitchen chores — grain thrashing, blacksmith, sheep shearing, log hewing, scrapple and butter-making. In addition, there will be many activities for children, an auction, and an abundance of food, including fresh apple cider, kettle cooked sassafras tea, black bean kettle soup, chicken barbecue and ice cream. Free admission and parking. For more information 717-423-6223 or shipsaves.com.
2. New Bloomfield Fire Company Carnival July 7th & 8th at 5:15pm at the New Bloomfield Fire Company. Delicious foods, thrilling rides and a family-friendly atmosphere. Free admission and free parking. For more information (717) 582-2144 or visit the New Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Company Facebook page.
1. Celebrate tomatoes at the 59th Annual Washington Boro Tomato Festival featuring live entertainment, carnival games, prizes, and food. Held at Washington Boro Community Park the festival offers free admission for all. The annual festival is this Saturday evening and next Saturday evening, July 16th from 5-9. Food starts at 4. Visit the Washington Boro Tomato Festival Facebook page.
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines Jesus as our Teacher.
According to John 13:13, Jesus was recognized as a Teacher. He said to His disciples, “You call me, ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.”
He was teaching His disciples about humble service to one another. He taught by His words, and He taught by example. Sometimes, it takes some time for Jesus’ disciples to learn the lesson plans of faith. But as we keep our ears tuned into His teachings we will find over time that we are starting to apply those lesson plans into our lives, and He is preparing us for productive service. In Luke 6:40, Jesus said, “The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.” That is the hope that we have as we follow Jesus. He will train us to become more like Him.
Knowing Jesus as our Teacher is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
Today we reflect on—and celebrate–our liberty in Christ. It’s a Freedom & Fire(works) themed playlist!
Happy Independence Day—we are free indeed!
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Artist |
Year |
Album |
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6:00 a.m. |
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Calling On Fire |
Bellarive |
2014 |
Before There Was |
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Like a Fire (feat. Steffany Gretzinger) |
Sean Feucht |
2016 |
The Things We Did at First |
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All-Consuming Fire (Live) |
Leeland |
2014 |
Christ Be All Around Me – Live |
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You Are The Fire |
Michael W. Smith |
2014 |
Sovereign |
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Chainbreaker |
Charlie Hall |
2008 |
The Bright Sadness |
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Set a Fire (Live) |
Jesus Culture |
2012 |
Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] |
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Fires |
Matt Redman |
2011 |
10,000 Reasons |
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Obsession |
Delirious? |
2001 |
Deeper – The D:finitive Worship Experience |
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Free |
Jeremy Camp |
2013 |
Reckless |
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We Are Free |
Aaron Shust |
2012 |
This Is What We Believe |
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Set Free (feat. Matt Redman) |
Chris Tomlin |
2011 |
Passion: Here For You |
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Forgiven |
Crowder |
2017 |
American Prodigal |
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7:00 a.m. |
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Break Every Chain |
Jesus Culture & Kristene Di Marco |
2011 |
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago |
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King of My Heart |
John Mark & Sarah McMillan |
2015 |
You Are the Avalanche – EP |
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Love Like Fire |
Hillsong Worship |
2010 |
A Beautiful Exchange |
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It Was For Freedom |
New Life Worship |
2011 |
You Hold It All |
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All Consuming Fire (Live) |
Chris McClarney |
2015 |
Everything and Nothing Less (Live) |
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Catch the Wind (feat. Melissa Helser) |
Bethel Music |
2017 |
Starlight (Live) |
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I Am Set Free |
All Sons & Daughters |
2012 |
Season One |
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Refiners Fire |
Brian Doerksen |
2011 |
Songs 4 Worship Ultimate |
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Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) |
Chris Tomlin |
2007 |
Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace |
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This Is Living (feat. Lecrae) |
Hillsong Young & Free |
2015 |
This Is Living |
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No Longer Slaves |
Bethel Music |
2015 |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
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We Are The Free |
Matt Redman |
2011 |
10,000 Reasons |
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8:00 a.m. |
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Freedom Reigns (feat. Kim Walker-Smith) |
Jesus Culture |
2010 |
Come Away |
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Chains |
Bellarive |
2014 |
Before There Was |
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Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains) |
Crowder |
2014 |
Neon Steeple |
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No Chains On Me |
Chris Tomlin |
2010 |
And If Our God Is For Us |
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Freedom Song |
Christy Nockels |
2015 |
Let It Be Jesus |
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Burning Ones |
Jesus Culture |
2011 |
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago |
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Break Free |
Hillsong United |
2006 |
All Of The Above |
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Burn Like A Star |
Rend Collective |
2014 |
The Art of Celebration |
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Burning In My Soul |
Brett Younker |
2013 |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
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Freedom (feat. William Matthews) |
Bethel Live |
2012 |
For The Sake Of The World |
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I Am Free |
Jared Anderson |
2007 |
51 Must Have Modern Worship Hits |
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Sweetness Of Freedom |
Citizens |
2014 |
Citizens |
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God Ablaze |
Charlie Hall |
2010 |
The Rising |
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9:00 a.m. |
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Christ Has Set Me Free |
Rend Collective |
2012 |
Homemade Worship By Handmade People |
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Consuming Fire |
Tim Hughes |
2009 |
Happy Day |
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Fire Never Sleeps (with Martin Smith) |
Jesus Culture |
2012 |
Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] |
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Set Me Ablaze (feat. Katie Torwalt) |
Jesus Culture |
2016 |
Let It Echo (Live) |
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America (feat. Matt Redman) |
Chris Tomlin |
2000 |
Passion: One Day Live |
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Praise Like Fireworks |
Rend Collective Experiment |
2013 |
Campfire |
Here’s your Handcrafted Playlist for the June 30th/July 2nd Episode:
Hour 1
- This Is Who We Are – Written in Kings
- Breaking Out – Sumerlin
- The Bigger Picture – Adelaide
- Satisfied – House of Heroes
- Pretty Little Phase – Hearts Like Lions
- The Window – Thrice
- Holding On – Sun City
- Until We Feel Alive – Lybecker
- Grindin’ (feat. Marty) – NF
- Ayo! – Andy Mineo
- Erase – Disciple
- Live Again – torndown
- Until The Night’s Gone – Graceful Closure
- Out Of This World – Family Force 5
- The Truth – I Am Spartacus
Hour 2
- Shouting Grounds – Crowder
- Nothing Left to Lose – PIONEER
- The Broken One – We Are Vessel
- Take It Out On Me – Thousand Foot Krutch
- Dying Inside – Facing Fire
- Back From the Dead – Skillet
- Where the Light Shines Through – Switchfoot
- Song of Deliverance – Zach Williams
- Wake Up Call – Relient K
- Safe & Sound – We Were Once
- Tell Me – As We Ascend
- Beautiful Lie – Decyfer Down
- Say It Again – XXI
- The Resistance – Anberlin
- Shadows – The Afters
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Song Title |
Artist |
Year |
Album |
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6:00 a.m. |
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The Ocean |
Matt Papa |
2013 |
Look & Live |
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Open Skies |
David Crowder Band |
2004 |
Illuminate |
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All My Fountains |
Chris Tomlin |
2011 |
Passion: Here For You |
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In the Garden (There Is None Like You) |
Watermark |
2006 |
A Grateful People |
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The Garden |
Kari Jobe |
2017 |
The Garden (Deluxe Edition) |
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Sailing On A Ship |
Phil Wickham |
2007 |
Cannons |
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Seas of Crimson (Live) |
Bethel Music & Brian Johnson |
2015 |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
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Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble? |
Jesus Culture |
2011 |
Live from New York (with Martin Smith) [Live] |
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You Hold It All (Every Mountain) |
Newsboys |
2016 |
Love Riot |
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Catch the Wind (Live) |
Bethel Music & Melissa Helser |
2017 |
Starlight (Live) |
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Soar |
Meredith Andrews |
2015 |
Soar |
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7:00 a.m. |
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Oceans Will Part |
Hillsong |
2006 |
Mighty To Save |
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God Moves In A Mysterious Way |
Jeremy Riddle |
2007 |
Full Attention |
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Here Is Our King (Live Version) |
David Crowder |
2005 |
Passion: How Great Is Our God |
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Beautiful Things |
Shane & Shane |
2014 |
The Worship Initiative, Vol. 1 |
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My Lighthouse |
Rend Collective |
2014 |
The Art Of Celebration |
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Grace Like Rain |
Plumbline |
2006 |
Louder Than the World: Burn II |
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Hallelujahs |
Chris Rice |
Deep Enough To Dream |
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Fields Of Grace |
Big Daddy Weave |
2003 |
Fields Of Grace |
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Heaven Song |
Phil Wickham |
2009 |
Heaven & Earth (Bonus Track Version) |
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Hallelujah Jesus |
Evan Wickham |
2005 |
Mysterious Things |
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How Great Thou Art |
Paul Baloche |
2007 |
Our God Saves |
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Let Me Feel You Shine |
David Crowder Band |
2011 |
Give Us Rest-A Requiem Mass In C |
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Touch The Sky |
Hillsong United |
2015 |
Empires |
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Indescribable |
Chris Tomlin |
2004 |
Arriving |
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8:00 a.m. |
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Holy Roar |
Christy Nockels |
2000 |
Passion: The Road To One Day |
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Wide As the Sky (Live) |
Matt Redman |
2013 |
Your Grace Finds Me (Live) |
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Sky Spills Over |
Michael W. Smith |
2014 |
Sovereign |
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Sky High |
Tim Hughes |
2015 |
Pocketful of Faith |
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Mountaintop |
The City Harmonic |
2012 |
I Have A Dream (It Feels Like Home) |
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Shine a Light |
Elevation Worship |
2016 |
Here as in Heaven |
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Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) |
Hillsong United |
2013 |
Zion |
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Light Will Shine |
Hillsong United |
2011 |
Aftermath |
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The Ascension |
Phil Wickham |
2013 |
The Ascension |
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Ascend (feat. William Matthews) |
Bethel Music |
2013 |
Tides |
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Mt. Zion (feat. Jonathan David Helser) |
Cageless Bird |
2014 |
Live At Home |
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Mountain |
Hillsong Worship |
2014 |
No Other Name |
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9:00 a.m. |
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Heaven Meets Earth |
All Sons & Daughters |
2016 |
Poets & Saints |
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Ocean |
Ten Shekel Shirt |
2001 |
Much |
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Heaven & Earth |
Hillsong Worship |
2014 |
No Other Name |
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Starmaker (High Above the Earth) |
Phil Wickham |
2016 |
Children of God |
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Love Shine Through |
Tim Hughes |
2011 |
Love Shine Through |
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Joyful, Joyful |
Laura Hackett |
2010 |
Joy (LIVE) |
Five Fun Free Family Things To Do June 23-25, 2017
phredd : June 23, 2017 8:53 am : Fred McNaughton, Staff PagesFive Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend
June 23-25, 2017
5 The 4th annual Civil War Living History Encampment of the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry/59th Regiment Volunteer Company D, today (Friday, June 23) noon-4pm tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) 10am-3pm and Sunday (June 25) noon to 4pm. The living history event happens on the grounds of the Robert Fulton Birthplace, Robert Fulton Highway, in Quarryville. Visitors to the grounds will be immersed in American history during the 1860s.
Soldiers and citizens of the era will recount stories, demonstrate skills, and re-enact daily life, both on and off the battlefield. The event is free, but donations are appreciated, and benefit the Solanco Historical Society and the Robert Fulton Birthplace. More Info: SouthernLancasterHistory.org
4 Carousel Organ and Calliope display and concert at Shupp’s Grove Antique Market, Adamstown, tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) and Sunday (June 25) 7am-4pm. The Carousel Organ Society of America will have large Carousel Organs, Calliopes and Han-Cranked Music Boxes on display throughout the market. A Carousel Organ and Calliope Concert will be Saturday at 2pm and Sunday at 1pm. More Info: ShuppsGrove.com
3 All Aboard: A Salute to the Great American Railroad: A free 30 minute show about trains for kids and their families, tomorrow (Saturday, June 24) at The Barn at The Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, PA. Showtimes are 10:30, 11:30, 1:30 & 2:30. Railroad songs, a choo-choo conga-line, giveaways and even a sing-a-long. More Info: RedCabooseMotel.com
2 Free Community Day tomorrow (Saturday June 24) from 10am-4pm at Word of Grace Church, Eckman Road in Lancaster. Tethered hot air balloon rides, bounce houses, barrel train, firefighter games, kids’ craft station, and more. More Info: wordofgracepa.com
1 Central Penn Parent Lancaster Family Festival tomorrow (Sat. June 24) from 10am-3pm at Long’s Park in Lancaster. This FREE event will feature music and stage performances, a petting zoo and pony rides, Atomic bounce houses, story time corner, Super Hero Parade, and lots of exhibitors with child-friendly activities. More Info: FamilyFavoritesFestival.com/Lancaster
Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ
Kristi@WJTL.com
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Artist |
Year |
Album |
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6:00 a.m. |
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Abba Father (feat. Kari Jobe) |
Klaus |
2008 |
Glory |
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Praise the Father, Praise the Son |
Chris Tomlin |
2008 |
Hello Love |
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Father, Spirit, Jesus |
Casting Crowns |
2005 |
LIfesong |
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Father Let Me Dedicate |
Matt Redman |
2004 |
Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern |
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Audience of One |
Big Daddy Weave |
2002 |
One and Only |
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Extravagant |
Meredith Andrews |
2016 |
Deeper (Deluxe Edition) |
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Our God Saves |
Paul Baloche |
2007 |
Our God Saves |
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Hallowed Father |
Jeremy Riddle |
2007 |
Full Attention |
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One And Only (feat. Jonathan McCarthy) |
LCBC Worship |
2017 |
We Are Lives |
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Salvation (feat. Charlie Hall) |
Passion |
2006 |
The Best of Passion (So Far) |
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Father |
Hillsong United |
2011 |
Aftermath |
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Our Father (Live) |
Jared Anderson |
2014 |
All the Saints: Live from the CentricWorship Retreat, No. 1 |
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Jesus, Son Of God (feat. Christy Nockels) |
Chris Tomlin |
2013 |
Burning Lights |
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7:00 a.m. |
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Father of Lights |
Jesus Culture |
2011 |
Jesus Culture Awakening: Live From Chicago |
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Our Father (feat. Jenn Johnson) |
Bethel Live |
2012 |
For The Sake Of The World |
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Father You Are All We Need |
Citizens & Saints |
2014 |
Join the Triumph |
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Abba, Father |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2012 |
From Age To Age |
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Our Father |
Hillsong Worship |
2014 |
No Other Name |
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Good Good Father |
Chris Tomlin |
2015 |
(iTunes single) |
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Close (Live) |
Hillsong Young & Free |
2013 |
We Are Young & Free (Live) |
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Risen King |
Sisterbrother |
2011 |
SisterBrother |
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You Made Us Your Own |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2009 |
Sons And Daughters |
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No Longer Slaves |
Bethel Music |
2015 |
We Will Not Be Shaken (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
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Children of God |
Phil Wickham |
2016 |
Children of God |
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How Deep The Fathers Love For Us |
Joy Williams |
2004 |
WOW Worship |
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8:00 a.m. |
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The Fathers Heart |
Hillsong Worship |
2010 |
A Beautiful Exchange |
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Strong God |
Meredith Andrews |
2013 |
Worth It All |
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This Is Amazing Grace |
Jeremy Riddle |
2012 |
Bethel Live: For The Sake Of The World |
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My Fathers World |
Jadon Lavik |
2008 |
Roots Run Deep |
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Psalm 66 (You Are Great) |
Robbie Seay Band |
2015 |
Psalms LP |
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The Fathers Love |
Sovereign Grace Music |
2009 |
Sons And Daughters |
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On Earth As It Is In Heaven |
Chris McClarney |
2015 |
Everything and Nothing Less (Live) |
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Children Of Light |
Kristian Stanfill |
2013 |
Passion: Let The Future Begin |
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Joyful, Joyful |
Laura Hackett |
2010 |
Joy (LIVE) |
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This I Believe |
Hillsong Worship |
2015 |
No Other Name |
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Abba Father |
Planetshakers |
2014 |
This Is Our Time (Live) [Deluxe Edition] |
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Who You Are (feat. Jenn Johnson) |
Bethel Live |
2012 |
For The Sake Of The World |
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9:00 a.m. |
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The Fathers Song |
Matt Redman |
2005 |
Blessed Be Your Name (The Songs of Matt Redman, Vol. 1) |
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Doxology |
Stars Go Dim |
2017 |
Stars Go Dim |
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Your Love Is Strong |
Jon Foreman |
2008 |
Limbs and Branches |
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Everlasting Father |
Elevation Worship |
2014 |
Only King Forever |
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Spirit Break Out (Live) |
Kim Walker-Smith |
2015 |
Still Believe (Live) |
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All Gods Children |
Delirious |
2008 |
Kingdom Of Comfort |
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Trust, today’s Focus on God examines the phrase, “Our Father in heaven.”
According to Matthew 6:9, Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.”
When earthly fathers are not loving examples for us, this is sometimes a difficult description to accept. However, other passages of Scripture lay out God’s design for fatherhood.
The Apostle Paul wrote in First Thessalonians 2:11 and 12, “You know how we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory.” And Hebrews 12:10 tells us that God disciplines us for our good, in order that we may share in his holiness.”
God’s grace moves us to embrace Him as our Heavenly Father. In the process of knowing Him this way, He brings out the best in us.
Having God as our Heavenly Father is a reason to trust in God for today and forever.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
