News & Views

April 30, 2026



Topics this week:

Prepping forSevere Weather

Michigan Authors Tour

Flood-water Safety

Gallimore on Galatians

(Note: Program schedules are subject to change.)

Spring Severe Weather

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Severe Weather Preparation

Severe spring weather will come. Learn how to prepare this Sunday at 3:30 am, and again on Monday at 4 pm, Wednesday at 9 pm, and Thursday at 1 pm, only on STR stations, STR apps, or online at STR.fm.

Michigan Notable Authors Tour graphic 2026

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Meet Michigan Authors

Learn how you can meet outstanding Michigan authors in person this Sunday at 5:30 pm, Monday at 10:30 am, and Wednesday at 12:30 am. Only on STR stations, STR apps, and online at STR.fm.

Closed fishing pier at Mitchell State Park due to flooding

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Flood Waters - Safety Risks

Recent flooding and damage from rain, snowmelt, and severe weather have spread across all 83 Michigan counties. Some areas experienced ice and tornadoes. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources advises outdoor enthusiasts to "Know Before You Go" and exercise caution when visiting DNR-managed facilities. Find up-to-date closures at  Michigan.gov/DNRClosures and search for "recent flooding."

Here are additional tips from the DNR and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services for dealing with standing or flowing spring floodwaters:

• Resist the urge to fish, explore, or put a watercraft in floodwaters or swollen rivers. Higher waters can cause fast-flowing currents, deeper and colder water, unpredictable conditions, and more debris floating under the water’s surface, especially on rivers.

• Walking or riding on flooded or saturated trails can cause unnecessary resource damage.

• Do not walk, wade, or try to swim in floodwaters; they may be contaminated with bacteria, hazardous waste, or chemicals.

• Floodwaters may cover live, downed electrical lines, which could cause a fatal shock.

• Stay away from lakes and rivers when the water is high. With soft ground, you can lose your footing and slip into water.



Information source: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Pastor Jay Gallimore

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Galatians with Gallimore

Enjoy the next segment of Pastor Jay Gallimore's  Galatians series this Friday at 1 pm and Saturday at 5 pm on STR stations, STR apps, or online at STR.fm.

Letters from listeners

STR enjoys your comments. Submit them to: Tom@StrongTowerRadio.org

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Kam Ferguson, Development Director, is speaking at events

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STR Events Calendar



Be a part of STR by joining us in person at one or more of the following events:

05/1-3 UP Kam Spring Retreat Mission Feature @ Camp Sagola

05/09 11:00 am David @ Marion SDA Church

05/16 11:00 am Tom @ Farmington Hills SDA Church

05/16 11:00 am Kam @ Houghton Lake SDA Church

05/16 05:00 pm STR Rally @ Houghton Lake SDA Church with STR Quartet and local soloist.

05/30 11:00 am Kam @ Urbandale SDA Church

05/30 05:00 pm STR Rally @ Marshall SDA Church with STR Quartet

10/30 11:00 am Kam @ Clio and First Flint SDA Church

11/07 05:00 pm STR Rally @ First Flint Lake SDA Church

"David" is David Bolduc - Founder and President

"Jilane" is Jilane Fenner - PR and Board Member

"Kam" is Kam Ferguson - Development Director

"Tom" is Tom Mejeur - Production & Marketing Director

"CAS" is the abbreviation for Camp Au Sable

"SDA" is the abbreviation for Seventh-day Adventist

"STR" is the abbreviation for Strong Tower Radio

Pastor Shane Anderson's sermons are

featured on STR's Fresh Manna

Photo source: Shane Anderson

Sermons on STR

STR airs Fresh Manna sermons, streaming at StrongTowerRadio.org, STR.fm, and STR's local stations, Monday through Friday, at 2 am and 11 am.

This Week's Sermon:

05/01 Grady Yonas - Raising Godly Children

Next Week's Mother's Day Sermons:

05/04 HMS Richards Sr - Behold Thy Mother

05/05 HMS Richards Sr - Praying Mothers

05/06 Pat & Tami Milligan - Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World

05/07 Steven Silva - Better than a Mother's Comfort

05/08 Ariel Roldan - Like a Mother's Love

STR Sabbath Sermons: Saturdays at 11 am

05/02 Shane Anderson - Knowing the Truth is Not Enough

05/09 Shane Anderson - Tomb Raider

05/16 Chris Holland - Foundation of our Faith Part 3

Hiring Job Posting

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STR Job Posting:

Broadcast Engineer

Strong Tower Radio is looking for an engineering director. Prior broadcast engineering experience is a must. General Radio-Telephone Operators License preferred. Work is mainly at the STR headquarters in Cadillac, but may involve travel. See StrongTowerRadio.org for the complete job description or contact us at 231-468-2087.

Ox yoke made by Abraham Lincoln

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Dependent Connection

Jesus invites us to yoke up with Him to live our daily lives effectively by His Word. Picture two horses yoked together to pull a wagon. The resultant movement is not helpful if one pulls forward and the other pulls sideways or backward. Jesus wants to patiently teach us how to work together with Him to reach others with lifesaving truth. He is willing to work through our sideways and backward motions and independent moves as we learn to "pull the wagon" with Him. The Creator of all things is willing to work with you, individually, to recover the gift of eternal life! What humility, what attraction when we see God this way, as He is!

Strong Tower Radio (STR) proclaims God this way, and listeners are attracted to Jesus as they hear the everlasting gospel. Each listener wants Jesus as He really is, and STR provides the light of truth in a darkened world. Thank you for investing in the lives of these precious souls searching for the Way, the Truth, and the Life. As you continue to support STR with your monthly gifts of prayers and finances, the Holy Spirit will multiply them throughout eternity to the praise and honor of our Heavenly Father. Together in Jesus Christ, our best days are still ahead!

Kam Ferguson

Development Director

****How to Make Your Investment Donations…

For a credit card charge or a bank account withdrawal go to our secure website, www.StrongTowerRadio.org, or call 231-468-2087.

Donations via check or money order: mail to STR, PO Box 567, Cadillac, MI 49601

Thank you for listening to, supporting, and praying for Strong Tower Radio, "Where God's Character IS Proclaimed!"

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Raise Right

Fundraiser

Here is a new & easy way that you can help us with our fundraising. I like to think of it as free money!! Do you use or buy gift cards? Especially this time of year? We are inviting you to join our gift card fundraising program.

The RaiseRight organization partners with hundreds of brands. You can choose from eGift cards, physical gift cards, or reloadable gift cards—all with no activation fees or expiration dates. Shop online with 550+ brands, dine at participating restaurants, even buy gas cards or book hotels and car rentals for massive earning potential. Over 50,000 organizations trust RaiseRight as their #1 fundraising platform.

You can also earn from all your online shopping. Log in at RaiseRight.com or the mobile app, then select the Shop Online tab to browse brands, shop directly on their websites, and earn on your purchases.

How it works: Let’s say you purchase a $100 gift card from a participating brand. In turn, they donate a percentage of the gift card's value to Strong Tower Radio, ranging from 1-14%, sometimes more. But your gift card is still worth the price you paid. The brand is paying the percentage, similar to what Amazon Smile used to do. That’s why I call it free money!

Use our unique enrollment code Y2V9HHQ9DXPN to help us fundraise! Please go to RaiseRight.com & join. Use gift cards that give back, earn anywhere, anytime with everyday purchases. Shop Now!  

Jilane Fenner

Public Relations, on-air host, and Board member

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Ways to Support STR

You can donate to Strong Tower Radio in several ways, each with its own impact.

The fastest and most effective ways to donate include giving directly via a mailed check, calling in a donation, or donating on our website at StrongTowerRadio.org. These allow you to designate the specific station you want to fund.

Another way is to give a gift to the Michigan Radio Ministry Fund via a tithe envelope or your church's Adventist Giving online  https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANFFFF

STR now accepts PayPal.

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PayPal:

Another Way to Give



PayPal is an easy and popular way to make payments, transfer money, and give to Strong Tower Radio. We have now arranged to accept PayPal for donations.

Go to:

1) STR.fm,

2) StrongTowerRadio.org/donate,

3) https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=HUSEG6XLACE2E,

4) or your PayPal account. Designate West Central Michigan Media Ministries (our legal name for doing business as Strong Tower Radio).

You may give, as with other methods, once, or automatically. You choose. Thank you for your prayers and your financial support of Strong Tower Radio.

Strong Tower Radio giving QR code

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STR Giving



You can give to Strong Tower Radio by accessing the giving page with your smartphone. Point, click, and give!