RADIO FRIEND PHIL – Singer/songwriter Ginny Owens is back with a new project entitled, “I Know a Secret.” The new record is filled with Ginny’s superb piano playing and her unmistakable voice that continues to be a mix of confidence and vulnerability. Ginny was our guest this week on New Tunes at 9 https://wjtl.com/listen/wjtl-casts/ Ginny spoke about her affection for the piano, teaching songwriting at a middle school, and her forthcoming book, “Transcending Mysteries,” due on March 10. For more on Ginny Owens, go to http://ginnyowens.com/.

phil@wjtl.com

God’s people are called to live in community. The evidence of that can be found in the “One another” statements of the Bible. This week’s relationship-building principles take a look at some of these “one another” statements to better understand how God wants us to relate with other members of God’s family.

Today’s Relationship-Building Principle comes from Hebrews 13:1.

“Keep on loving one other as brothers and sisters.”

The command to love one another is given at least 12 times in the New International Version of the Bible. Here, the emphasis on love is to be consistent in expressing love for God’s people as family members. Sometimes, family members have conflict, but when the love of God is our guiding influence, these conflicts are opportunities to grow more mature personally, and grow closer in community.

Every new day is an opportunity to connect with a person in our church community and show them the love of Jesus. It could be through a phone conversation, a visit to the hospital, or a service opportunity. As long as we are serving the Lord, we will hear the Holy Spirit whisper in our conscience that there is more love to share with others. Romans 13:8 says, “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.”

Persistent love for others is a vital relationship-building principle to take to heart in the Year of Connection.

Your playlist for January 18th:

Show Love – Family Force 5

Messengers – Lecrae

All Around Me – Flyleaf

Satisfied – House of Heroes

Here’s to the Ones – Rhett Walker Band

Im Down – The Almost

Forever – RED

Gods & Kings – Finding Iris

My Allegiance – ILIA

How To Live – The Great Transparency

Hearing Voices – Anberlin

Destiny – Devin Williams

Brother – NEEDTOBREATHE

Burn Out Bright – Switchfoot

Furious Love – Veridia

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VIP – Manic Drive

Ayo! – Andy Mineo

Wait For You – Versus Angels

Get it Right – Silverline

The Fallback – Sumerlin

Without A Fight – Lybecker

Alive – P.O.D.

All She Wants – Seventh Day Slumber

You Are The Light – Nine Lashes

Outlaws – Disciple

Good To Be Alive – Skillet

Collide – Skillet

Between Love and War – I Anthem

No Plan B  – Manafest

Set Me On Fire – Thousand Foot Krutch

FIVE FUN FREE FAMILY THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND!!! January 16, 17 & 18, 2015

5. The new Susquehanna Art Museum 1401 N. 3rd Street Harrisburg will be open to the public for free tonight (Friday, Jan 16) from 6-9pm and Sunday (JAn 18) noon-5pm. The museum will house its inaugural exhibit, Pop Open, which displays pop art from Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha, Peter Max, Robert Indiana, and Robert Rauschenberg to name a few.More Info: http://sqart.org

4. Baltimore based contemporary folk duo Beggar’s Ride will be perfroming at Emmaus Road Cafe tomorrow (Sat. Jan. 17th) at 7pm. The cafe is located at 1886 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. More Info: http://emmausroadcafe.org

3. Coffeehouse & Open Mic Night featuring The Jayplayers Tonight
(Friday, Jan 16) 7-9pm at the Community Room on King, West King Street, Lancaster. More Info: http://www.facebook.com/CommunityRoomonKing

2. Third Friday at Square Halo tonight (Fri Jan 16) 6-9pm North Market Street in Lancaster featuring music by Matt Wheeler and Stuart Young. Art by Jordan Grove . More Info: http://www.squarehalobooks.com

1. 99th Pennsylvania Farm Show, the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the nation, ends this weekend (Saturday, Jan 17) so you have today and tomorrow to experience the 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits all happening at at the Farm Show Building in Harrisburg..  Admission is free. More Info: http://www.farmshow.state.pa.us/

RADIO FRIEND PHIL – Reilly’s new digital  song “Change Me God” is available now at http://www.reillytheband.com/. John Reilly says, “the heart behind the song is revival. Our world needs revival. Our nation needs revival. Our counties and neighborhoods need revival. Our schools need revival. And revival starts one heart at a time.” I encourage you to check out the new song, “Change Me God.”

phil@wjtl.com

JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Relationship-Building Principle comes from Ephesians 4:15.

“Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

The pathway to a thriving and growing church comes through the pattern of speaking the truth in love. We spur believers toward a stronger relationship with Jesus and with each other. We also give unbelievers hope that they can be set free from the guilt of their sins, by coming to faith in Christ as Lord and Savior. Jesus serves as the supreme example of upholding the truth while expressing love.

He told the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more.” This is a statement that extends grace while expressing the truth of God’s will.

Speaking the truth in love is a vital relationship-building principle to take to heart in the Year of Connection.

I hope you had the chance to enjoy the Top 60 of 14!  It’s a new year and I’m back this week with a brand new show!  Here’s what’s lined up for tonight…

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Hi everyone!

Did you hear my good news this week?  My husband, Sam, and I are expecting a baby boy in mid February!  Check out my blog post here.   This will mean some changes in my work schedule–but it won’t change anything on the Praise & Worship Show!  I’ll run some repeats for you around the time the baby is born…but I’ll be back with fresh material for Sunday mornings after that!

Sam & I have waited a long time for our family to start.  Since getting married 7 years ago, we’ve also both fought cancer (and are back to good health)!  This edition of the show will bring a powerful theme: “Songs To Sing Through The Storms Of Life”. Many of the songs in this playlist are ones that we sang–and were strengthened by–during those tough times.  You’ll see the playlist below and a few other tidbits.

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com

“Don’t you know that day dawns after night, showers displace drought, and spring and summer follow winter?  Then, have hope!  Hope forever, for God will not fail you!”  — Charles H. Spurgeon

Sixpence None The Richer puts this memory verse in song and encourages us not to worry about tomorrow; He’s got it under control.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart

    and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways submit to him,

    and he will make your paths straight.” 

 [Proverbs 3:5-6]

I am so excited to say that my husband, Sam, and I are expecting our first baby: it’s a boy!  Our hearts are overjoyed!  This is an answer to prayer we’ve been eager to see for quite some time.  Since getting married 7 years ago, we’ve both been diagnosed with cancer–and then treated and declared healthy again.  We’ve experienced God’s faithfulness, provision and encouragement in tough times; and that’s something I really try to pass along to you through the songs we air and the playlists I put together for the Praise & Worship Show.  I know you may be tuning in for a song of hope to help you turn to Jesus in your tough times.

With our little one due in a matter of weeks, I’m getting ready for the transition from full time DJ to full time mom.  I’ll hand the Afternoon Drive over to Eddie Daniels, who hosted the air shift at WJTL years ago.  (Remember “Out Of The Box” and the contest sounder featuring the “screaming little man”?  That’s the guy!)  You’ll be in good hands as you drive home from work or school–and he’ll provide great music and info for those of you who love listening while getting dinner ready.

My last day on the Afternoon Drive will be Friday, January 16th.  I’m glad to say that I will continue to join you Sunday mornings on the Praise & Worship Show!  (For the sake of sleep and sanity, I’ll play a few repeats of playlists you’ve loved during the weeks around the baby’s birth.)  And I also hope to see you at events in the community and at the Junction Center in the future.

I’m so grateful for WJTL and the whole family of listeners.  The station has made a big impact on my life from the time I started listening in my youth.  It’s been a privilege to be a part of this radio ministry and to experience your encouragement and support.  Thank you!  I’ll make sure you get to see a picture of the baby when he’s born.  Please do keep in touch.

Kristi Leigh – WJTL DJ

Kristi@WJTL.com