February 15, 16, 17, 2013

5) Community Parents Night Out tonight (Fri. Feb. 15th)  from 6pm to 8pm at York Springs United Methodist Church. A night of games, ice cream, food, movies, crafts, and more.  More info:717-528-4314

4) A Night of Worship with the Jimmy Emig Band tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 16th) at 7pm at Strasburg Assembly of God, Gap Road, Strasburg. More info: (717) 687-6865

3) Chris Ivey “Character Juggler” will be performing at Central Manor Church of God in Washington Boro tonight (Friday February 15th) from 6:30-7:30PM.  Donations accepted but not required.  More info: 717-872-2772

2) THE NATIONAL CIVIL WAR MUSEUM, Resevoir Park, Harrisburg is having a Community Free Day tomorrow (February 16, 2013) from 10am-4pm. Family fun for all ages! Children’s games with Thompsons Battery C, Lectures, Living Historians, Music. More info: nationalcivilwarmuseum.org

1) Lititz Fire & Ice Festival, tonight, tomorrow and Sunday  (Feb 15- Feb 17) Ice Sculptures, Chili Cook-offs, Friday night block party tonight 5-9 includes a fire eater, marshmallow roast, wing eating contest, and more. The weekend will continue with an art show and auction, live entertainment,  a Winter Wonderland carnival and more! WJTL broadcasting live tonight. More info: lititzfireandicefestival.com

JOHN SHIRK – In faithfulness, we fulfill our commitments. At work, we take responsibility for our assignments. At home, we fulfill our vows to our spouse, and responsibilities to our children to raise them up in the ways of the LORD.

As we look to the LORD and His strength, we see His faithfulness expressed in love. The cross is an example of His faithful love. That is where Jesus laid down His life so that we might be brought back to life and brought back to a relationship with God.

Deuteronomy 32:4 says about God, “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just; a faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he”

Faithfulness is a dependable quality. We can fully rely on the love that God has for us because of His faithfulness. His influence on our lives motivates us to express our love for others with honesty and faithfulness. First Corinthians 13:6 says, “Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.”

Faithfulness is a quality of love and is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things to do and one of the most powerful things we can do.

God sent His Son to die a cruel death on the cross, and as He was dying, Jesus prayed for those who were putting Him to death. He said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Someone nearby was noticing that Jesus was different, not like the others who were crucified. The centurion, who was a commander of 100 men in the Roman army, was near Jesus. When he heard Jesus cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely, this man was the Son of God.” He probably would have heard that prayer for forgiveness that Jesus uttered on his behalf.

Forgiveness does not excuse sin as okay. Forgiveness does not give someone license to hurt us with the same actions again. Forgiveness does give someone a second chance, and forgiveness does release us from the attempt to seek revenge. Because we are sinners, we have a great need to be forgiven, and we have a need to forgive others.

In Luke 17:3 and 4, Jesus taught, “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent’, forgive him.”

Forgiveness is a quality of love and is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – According to First Corinthians 13:4, “Love is patient.” By looking to the Lord, we see the ultimate example of patience and what it produces in the person who is responsive to His love. Second Peter 3:9 tells us why Jesus has not yet returned to take His followers to be with Him. “He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” He is giving people time to respond favorably to His grace and receive Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

He works with His people who are in process. Like the potter working with clay, His hand is at work in our lives producing a masterpiece that reflects His glory. It takes time for us to become mature in the faith and develop the character qualities that God desires for us.

We can express our gratitude to God for His patience by passing along the gift of patience with others in process, especially our loved ones. The closer we are to someone, the easier it is to see character flaws and weaknesses. That is when patience is necessary and effective.

Colossians 3:12 says, “As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Patience is a quality of love and is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

This morning’s show is packed with love songs — from our hearts to His.  Plus, we’ll also hear an hour of songs from the heart at 9AM.  It’s a sweet lineup!

Feel free to get in touch with questions/comments,

Kristi Leigh — WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

Feb 8, 9, 10 2013

5) FX Live is a 90-minute family production that builds character and faith – Glad Tidings Worship Center in West Lawn, tonight (February 8) 7pm (Doors open at 6 p.m.)  Glad Tidings will be collecting diapers, baby bottles and wipes for local crisis pregnancy centers. More Info: 610.678.0266 ext 290

4)  Free coffeehouse tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 9th) from 7-11pm at Immanuel Evangelical Free Church of York. August to October in concert. Open mic is before and after featured band. Games and activities are also provided. Held on the second Saturday of every month. More info: 717-755-2413

3) Family Hike in Landis Woods Park, tomorrow (Saturday, February 9) 9:30 am.  One and a half mile hike on trails. Hikers meet at the outdoor theater at the park just off the Lititz Pike in Neffsville. More info: (717) 892-2026.

2) Former Newsboy, Phil Joel will perform a free concert at Grace Fellowship Church in Shillington tomorrow (Sat. Feb. 9th) at 7PM. Doors open at 6pm. Galen Crew will open the program.  More info: 610-775-0151
1)  Steven Courtney and Phredd Concert-  Kids and family Show tomorrow (Sat Feb 9th) at 10:30 am at Manheim Brethren in Christ Church  in Manheim. Donations will be accepted, and proceeds will be going to help fund “Truth Matters,” a youth-oriented apologetics conference featuring Sean McDowell, on November 1-2, also at Manheim BIC. More info: 717-682-4746

JOHN SHIRK – I Peter 1:23 and 24 says, “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. For, ‘all men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.’”

Generations have come and gone, but God’s Word is still with us and is still the best-seller. As surely as God exists, His word will endure with Him.

Some people might try to dismiss the Bible as an ancient book that is outdated and old-fashioned. However, through the prophet Jeremiah, we learn of the value of God’s word to our soul.

In Jeremiah 6:16, this is what the LORD says, “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”

The endurance of God’s Word means that the Bible is still relevant for our lives today, and it will be tomorrow, and into eternity. It will never wear out.

The endurance of God’s Word is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.”

Through the expression and reception of God’s Word, faith is formed in our hearts. Not everyone who hears with their ears will believe with their hearts. However, if our hearts are thirsty for the truth, and craving for righteousness, the words of Jesus are sure to be a satisfying drink for spiritual nourishment.

Isaiah chapter 55 compared the acceptance of God’s Word to the rain cycle, which comes from heaven and does not return without watering the earth. The LORD says in verse 11, “So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”

Faith is born and thrives with the influence of God’s Word shaping our heart.

The life-changing impact of God’s Word is a lesson of faith to remember.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

6:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.
“Shadows” by David Crower Band, Lecrae from “Passion: Here For You”
“Holy” by Matt Gilman from “Holy”
“Like An Avalanche” by Hillsong United from “Aftermath”
“My Soul Longs” by Jesus Culture, Kim Walker-Smith from “Come Away”
“We Still Believe” by Kathryn Scott from “We Still Believe”

6:30 a.m.
“Be Still My Soul” by Leigh Nash from “Hymns And Sacred Songs”
“Come On My Soul” by Rend Collective Experiment from “Organic Family Hymnal”
“Taste Of Eternity” by Bellarive from “The Heartbeat”
“All My Fountains” by Chris Tomlin from “Passion: Here For You”
“Shekinah” by Cory Asbury, Jaye Thomas from “Joy (LIVE)”
“Ecclesiastes” by Tim Hughes from “Love Shine Through”
“Your Love Is Extravagant” by The Almost from “No Gift To Bring EP”

7:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.
“God Of Wonders” by The Glorious Unseen from “The Cries Of The Broken EP”
“Be Thou My Vision” by Brad & Rebekah from “The Things Of God”
“Grace That Is Greater” by Building 429 from “Iris To Iris”
“Be Lifted High” by Bethel Live from “Be Lifted High”
“All Praise To You” by All Sons & Daughters from “Season One”
“Love Song” by Jason Morant from “Abandon”

7:30 a.m.
“Wonderful God” by Hillsong from “God He Reigns”
“Hosanna” by Christy Nockels from “Passion: God Of This City”
“Hallelujah Jesus” by Evan Wickham from “Mysterious Things”
“Never Lose The Wonder” by Tim Hughes from “Mysterious Things”
“Shine On Us” by Phillips, Craig & Dean from “My Utmost For His Highest”
“Fling Wide” by Misty Edwards from “Fling Wide”

8:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.
“Better Is One Day” by Charlie Hall from “Better Is One Day”
“Psalm 118 (This Is The Day)” by Shane & Shane from “Psalms”
“Always” by Kristian Stanfill from “Passion: Here For You”
“All Glory” by Tim Hughes from “Love Shine Through”
“Take Heart” by Hillsong United from “Aftermath”

8:30 a.m.
“10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)” by Matt Redman from “10,000 Reasons”
“Great I Am” by Jared Anderson, New Life Worship from “You Hold It All”
“Come And Let Your Presence” by The Merchant Band from “The World Can Wait”
“Everything I Need” by Ross Wright Band from “Light Of Your Grace”
“Alive” by All Sons & Daughters from “Season One”
“Nothing But The Blood” by Andy Cherry from “Nothing Left To Fear”
“God You’re Beautiful” by Brian Johnson from “Love Came Down”

9:00 a.m. — Legal I.D.
“Lead Me To The Cross” by Francesca Battistelli from “Artists In Adoration”
“The Purest Place” by Watermark from “A Grateful People”
“At The Feet Of Jesus” by The Swift from “Singing Back To You”
“At Your Name (Forever)” by Tim Hughes from “Love Shine Through”
“Awakening” by Hillsong United from “Aftermath”
“Our God” by Chris Tomlin from “Passion: Awakening”

9:30 a.m.
“Center (with Turn Your Eyes)” by Charlie Hall from “Passion: Everything Glorious”
“More Than Amazing” by Lincoln Brewster from “Real Life”
“I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever” by Delirious from “The Cutting Edge”
“The Stand” by Hillsong United from “United We Stand”
“Forever Reign” by Kristian Stanfill from “Passion: Here For You”
“Beautiful” by Ross Parsley from “I Am Free”

JOHN SHIRK – We have seen some amazing accomplishments in our lifetime through technological breakthroughs. However, there are limits to what we can do and the capability of our inventions. We cannot save ourselves from death, and we cannot live perfect lives as Jesus did.

Isaiah 2:22 urges us to “stop trusting in man, who has but breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he.”

There are limits to the capability of weapons of war to protect us. Psalm 44:6 says to the LORD, “I do not trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory, but you give us victory over our enemies.”

There are limits to the security that human leaders can provide for us. Psalm 118:8 and 9 says, “It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.”

There are limits to the durability of money. Psalm 49:16 tells us that the rich man takes nothing with him when he dies. Money will not benefit him then. But God’s grace is trustworthy beyond the grave.

Psalm 13:5 says, “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.”

The limitation of man is a lesson of faith worth remembering.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com