Your playlist for the April 15/17 episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Running With Giants – Thousand Foot Krutch
2. Cage – Manafest
3. Look On Up – Relient K
4. Praise Him – Aaron Gillespie
5. Out Of My Head – Fireflight
6. Come Alive – Attaboy
7. Bring It On – Kutless
8. Cant Shut Up – Anthem Lights
9. Wasn’t Enough – XXI
10. It Was You – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
11. Dance Like Nobody’s Watching – Family Force 5
12. Move (Keep Walkin’) – TobyMac
13. Happiness – NEEDTOBREATHE
14. Quit – NEEDTOBREATHE
15. Feel You Falling – Devin Williams

Hour 2

1. Choices – Graceful Closure
2. Diamonds in the Dark – We Are Leo
3. Beyond The Stars – Spoken
4. Promises – Thrice
5. Clarity – Come Wind
6. Fading West – Switchfoot
7. Come Alive – Matty Mullins
8. Satisfied – House of Heroes
9. Without A Fight – Lybecker
10. Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains) – Crowder
11. Desperados – Andy Mineo
12. Messengers – Lecrae
13. So Far Away – RED
14. Take Me Over – RED
15. Running From The Scene – Manic Bloom

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend – April 15-17, 2016

5 Morning Birdwalk tomorrow (Saturday, April 16) at 8 AM at Berks County Heritage Center, Red Bridge Road, Reading. The Birdwalk will be led by Katrina Knight from the Baird Ornithological Club. Wear good walking shoes and bring binoculars. Beginning bird watchers welcome. More Info: www.countyofberks.com/parks

4 Shakespeare’s Sonnets featuring Robert Bigley and Christopher Brooks will be performed tonight (Friday April 15) at 8:15pm at The Trust Performing Arts Center in downtown Lancaster. Songs, Sonnets and Prose Performed. More Info: LancasterTrust.com

3 Eleventh Annual Single Reed Concert, tomorrow (Saturday, April 16) 5:30pm at Millersville University’s Biemesderfer Concert Hall. The Single Reed showcases the talents of guest artists for clarinet & saxophone. More Info:  ArtsMU.com/Event

2 The Lancaster Bible College Woodwind Quintet and Cavod Academy of the Performing Arts are coming together to present “Peter and the Wolf”, tomorrow (Saturday, April 16) for Two Performances: 9:30am & 11:00am at The Trust Performing Arts Center in Lancaster. Admission is free and tickets are not required. More Info: LancasterTrust.com

1 Lancaster Barnstormers Free Fan Fest, tomorrow (SATURDAY, April 16th) Gates for the event will open at noon with the Barnstormers taking the field against the defending Freedom Division Champion Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at 1pm for a Spring Training Game. Games, Prizes and meet the Barnstormers. More Info: http://www.lancasterbarnstormers.com/

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

Bread is a type of food that sustains our strength. Having human bodies, we need food to live. And Jesus encourages us to pray for our Heavenly Father to give us our daily bread.

In the days of Moses, the Israelites received manna from heaven. It would appear every morning except the Sabbath day. God would provide for their needs in this way, but they were not supposed to take more than they needed.

Bread is a symbol of what we need-no more, no less. Perhaps that is why Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” We need all the spiritual food that Jesus has to offer for the strength to live the Christian life, abundantly and eternally. Anything less would be insufficient. Anything apart from Jesus would be baggage.

Jesus said in John 6:35, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” His grace is the spiritual nutrition that truly satisfies our hunger and thirst for righteousness.

The bread of life 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 is the purpose of encouragement?”

Barnabas was a believer in the Lord known for his encouragement. When others were skeptical about the authentic conversion of the Apostle Paul, Barnabas served as a bridge to help him gain acceptance in the church. He explained to the apostles how the Lord had transformed his life.

On another occasion, Barnabas went to a place called Antioch, where he saw the evidence of God’s grace in people’s lives. Acts 11:23 records that he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord.

Encouragement offers someone support, confidence and hope. In the Christian context, it builds up faith in the Lord and spurs God’s followers to a life of love and good deeds. When we see God at work in someone’s life, that is an opportunity to point out specifically how God is moving in that person for redemptive purposes. With words of encouragement, we can motivate them to continue living for Jesus with a devoted heart in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Exploration, today’s Reason to Believe is the reality of earthquakes.

The Bible reveals that earthquakes have struck at strategic times in history. There was an earthquake on the day when Jesus died on a cross. There was also a violent earthquake on the morning that He rose from the dead. Zechariah 14 records there will be an earthquake at the time of Christ’s return. Jesus talked about the increase of earthquakes in various places as a sign of the end of the age.

As we see earthquakes happen in the world, we are reminded that physical life is fragile, our things in this world are breakable, and disasters can strike with sudden impact. But there is a place where security can be found for our soul.

In Hebrews 12:26, the Lord promises, “Once more, I will shake not only the earth, but also the heavens. The words ‘once more’ indicate the removing of what can be shaken-that is, created things.”

Verse 28 says, “Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so, worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.”

The Unshakeable Nature of God’s Kingdom in a climate of earthquakes is a reason to believe in God’s good news.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Exploration, today’s Reason to Believe is the faith of Jesus’ half-brothers.

There is a noticeable change in the attitude of family members toward Jesus as His ministry unfolds. Earlier, in Jesus’ earthly ministry, John 7:5 records that “even his own brothers did not believe in him.”

But that changed after the resurrection. First Corinthians 15:7 records that after Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to various people, including James, referring to His half-brother. James became an influential leader in the church in the book of Acts, and wrote the book of James.

Another brother who came to believe in Jesus is Jude. He is listed in Jesus’ family in Matthew 13. He also wrote one of the last books in the New Testament. Early in his book, he describes himself as the brother of James and a servant of Jesus Christ.

The transformation of Jesus’ half-brothers from unbelief to faith 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 were some tangible differences in Paul’s life after he converted to Christ?”

The conversion of the Apostle Paul to Jesus Christ was one of the more dramatic conversions in the whole Bible.

He was on his way to Damascus on a mission to persecute Christians, but as he was arriving, he became a follower of Jesus Christ. That changed everything regarding his purpose. Instead of wanting to destroy the church, he wanted to bless the church and build it up in the faith.

Where he once pursued legalistic religion, he saw the surpassing greatness of knowing Jesus Christ as his Lord.

Where he once took pride in his own righteousness, he was learning to gain the righteousness of Christ built on faith.

And his attitude changed. In Titus 3:3 he said, “At one time, we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.”

Paul’s transformation shows us that through Christ, our priorities and attitudes have a way of changing in the Year of Exploration.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com

Here’s your playlist for April 8th/10th episode of Some Sort of Rock Show:

Hour 1

1. Loving Led – Ilia
2. Ashes – Almost Taken
3. Running From The Scene – Manic Bloom
4. Forgiven – Relient K
5. Highway – August Rain
6. Aftermath – Fever Fever
7. Heartbeats – Nine Lashes
8. On My Own – Ashes Remain
9. Take Me Over – RED
10. Not Gonna Die – Skillet
11. Worthy – Scarlet White
12. More of You – Matty Mullins
13. Running With Giants – Thousand Foot Krutch
14. Bounce – Thousand Foot Krutch
15. I’ll Bleed – Seventh Day Slumber

Hour 2

1. Clarity – Come Wind
2. My Hippocratic Oath- Philmont
3. Wasn’t Enough – XXI
4. Gods & Kings – Finding Iris
5. Out Of My Head – Fireflight
6. Reach for the Sky – Red Letter Hymnal
7. Born To Live – About A Mile
8. I’m Not Running Away From This – Hearts Like Lions
9. Smash Hit – All Star United
10. Sweep the Leg – Family Force 5
11. Sayonara – Disciple
12. Heart Attack – Manafest
13. Happiness – NEEDTOBREATHE
14. Love Alone Is Worth The Fight – Switchfoot
15. Take A Bow – Flagship Armada

Five Fun Free Family Things To Do This Weekend – April 8-10, 2016

5 2nd Friday in downtown Lititz, tonight (Friday, April 8) 5-9pm
Musicians, dancers, artists and entertainers inhabit the shops, sidewalks, patios, and stores. Glass Blowing demonstrations and The Linden Hall International festival will be part of this month’s events. More Info: http://www.lititzpa.com/second-friday.php

4 West Shore Baptist Church “Come Fly Your Kite” event tomorrow (Saturday, April 9) 10am- noon at the Midway pavilion in Adams-Ricci Park in Enola. Fly a kite, or bring a lawn chair and watch. More Info: www.wsbc.org

3 YMCA Camp Family Fun Day – Sunday (April 10) from Noon-3pm at YMCA in Cornwall.  Try many of the activities available to campers including archery, canoeing, hiking, fishing, crafts, tours, games and more.  Hot dogs and smore’s provided. More Info: 717-272-8001

2 PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE & ART SHOW at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Mountville, fellowship hall tomorrow (Saturday, April 9) beginning at 6:30pm.  Entertainment at 7pm by Jesse Rothacker from Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. Refreshments served at 8pm.  More Info http://stpaulsmtv.com

1 The Mennonite Children’s Choir of Lancaster Spring Concert Series at Strasburg Mennonite Church tomorrow (Saturday, April 9) 7-8pm.  The 160-voice choir will also be joined by the MCCL Men’s Ensemble. More Info: www.mennonitechildrenschoir.org