News & Views

August 29, 2026



Topics this week:

Strong Tower Radio Camp Meeting,

Friday & Saturday, August 28 and 29. 

Lifestyle Best Practices

RR Crossings & Bridge Safety

3ABN Camp Meeting

Note: If this newsletter is "clipped," scroll to the bottom of the document and click the link that says, "View entire message." It is in blue and underlined.

(Note: Program schedules are subject to change.)

Stretching before exercise

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Lifestyle Matters

Everyone needs a lifestyle coach. Linda Clark joins us this Sunday at 3:30 am, Monday at 4 pm, Wednesday at 9 pm, and again on Thursday at 1 pm. Only on STR stations, STR apps, and online at STR.fm.

Steve Kantner Coopersville RR 2024

Photo credit: Strong Tower Radio file photo

Railroad Crossing Risks

Too many people unnecessarily die at railroad crossings. Learn more this Sunday at 5 pm, Monday at 10 am, and Wednesday at midnight, only on STR stations, STR apps, or online at STR.fm.

2026 3ABN Homecoming Camp Meeting Logo

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3ABN Camp Meeting

Three Angels Broadcasting Network’s Fall Homecoming camp meeting theme will be Sabbath: Rest, Relationship, Redemption. Evening and Saturday sessions will air on Strong Tower Radio September 26 to 28.

STR Streaming Billboard Now Posted on I-69 SB Charlotte

Graphic credit: Jennifer Brooks

Sponsor the STR Streaming Billboard

In Your Area

How about sponsoring the billboard for as little as $800 for four weeks at its current location on I-69 southbound near Charlotte. Or would you like to advertise Strong Tower Radio in your area?

You can sponsor this sign graphic elsewhere throughout Michigan, Illinois, or anywhere in the United States. A sign can be posted anywhere since streaming is worldwide!

STR works with donors to find a space that fits. STR also helps negotiate the lowest possible billboard rental rate. Note that billboards do come in all sizes. Rental rates and availability differ with the area and with the seasons. During political campaigns sign availability is limited, and often signs are more available in January through March.

The good news is that we also have other printed signs for specific areas such as Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Bridgman, and South Haven. Sign printing costs an extra $500 to $1400 for other specific stations and odd sized boards.

To begin sponsoring an existing sign, or to commission a new graphic or location for your area, please contact Tom via phone or text Tom at 616.550.3555 or email Tom@StrongTowerRadio.org.

Handcrafted thank-you gift sent from a listener

Photo credit: Amy Fox

Letters from listeners

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

These works (beautiful wooden items) are to show my appreciation of Strong Tower. I listen daily and wish we could donate more to this inspiring radio station. Thank you so much for doing God's work.

- MB 102.7 Alpena

We really need this station going. We are no longer able to make it to church. 

- SP 93.9 Gaylord

I like to help God's people. His money, not ours. God bless all you guys for doing God's work. God bless.

-ED STR.fm Roulette, PA

Kam at the Decatur STR Rally

Photo credit: Nancy Duman

STR Events Calendar

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

09/05 09:00 am Kam @ Mesick SDA Church

09/05 11:00 am Kam @ Cadillac SDA Church

09/12 UP Camp Meeting - Kam

09/19 05:00 pm Iron Mountain Station Rally

10/03 10:45 am Kam @ Midland SDA Church

10/10 11:00 am Kam @ Grayling SDA Church

10/31 09:30 am Kam @ Clio SDA Church

10/31 11:00 am Kam @ First Flint SDA Church

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

Steve and Tammy Conway at Camp Meeting

Photo source: Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Sermons on STR

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

This Week's Sermons:

08/27 Steven Conway - Stewardship of the Family

08/28 Steven Conway - Stewardship of the Mind

Next Week's Sermons:

08/31 Sean Reed - God Is Good

09/01 Giancarlo de Miranda - Educating for Eternity

09/02 Steven Conway - God is In Control

09/03 JC Grajales - The Faith that Came by Hearing

09/04 David Austin - When God Speaks

STR Sabbath Sermons: Saturdays at 11 am

08/29 Shane Anderson - Good Teacher

Hiring: Job Posting/Resume Application

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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.

World Cup USA 2026

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Experience the Truth

The recent World Cup soccer matches, hosted by the United States (USA), provided an opportunity for many people to visit the USA for the first time. Various sources at home have told those from Europe that America is a declining country, the infrastructure is falling apart, there’s high crime and greed, and that citizens of the USA are cold and unfriendly. While you can find all of these problems in the USA, they don’t describe the majority of the country. After spending several weeks in the USA., most European visitors experienced the complete opposite of what they’d been told. The people in the USA. were very friendly and helpful; everything is so large and well-kept [stores, roads, travel centers], even the police are friendly!

Many people have a similar experience with God’s character. Lies are frequently told about God, and many also experience a distorted view of God through unfaithful Christian witness. We’re called to tell the truth about God’s character (Revelation 14:6-12), especially in this end time; in fact, “the last message of mercy to be given to the world is a revelation of God’s character of love" (Christ's Object Lessons p. 416).

When those who love the truth discover God’s character, they realize that they’ve believed Satan’s lies, told through many channels. Consequently, they abandon their distorted picture of God. Sadly, many don’t love the truth. It’s inconvenient, often unpopular, and requires change in the believer. We don’t let that deter us; all need to hear and see the truth that God loves them and wants to transform them back into His image.

You are called to be a part of that revelation, both in word and in deed. God has raised up Strong Tower Radio to help you proclaim God’s character of love in bold, clear lines across the airwaves in Michigan and Illinois. STR also streams globally 24/7/365!

Let’s go forward with greater boldness, into new areas, reaching more people in all regions where STR broadcasts! Thank you for living the truth. Thank you for spreading the truth by your prayers and financial donations. Thank you for helping others to experience the Truth for themselves. Jesus Christ is the Truth; He’s life-changing, and He’s reaching people through STR!

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!"

Graphic Credit: RaiseRight

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, and 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.

Photo Credit: PayPal

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

Graphic Credit: Jennifer Brooks  

STR Giving



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