November 28^th

Thanksgiving Edition

News & Views

Strong Tower Radio listener, John Partridge, baptized by Pastor Bob Benson.

Graphic Credit: Kam Ferguson

STR Changing Lives

Would you like to know the tangible result of Strong Tower Radio on listeners? Hear the debut of a new feature called, "Changing Lives." We will be recording the stories of listeners and airing them when these stories are appropriate to reveal. This periodic program will debut this Sunday at 3:30 a.m., Monday at 4 p.m., Wednesday at 9 p.m., and Thursday at 1 p.m., only on STR stations, STR apps, or STR.fm.

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Totally Thanksgiving!

Strong Tower Radio may be already airing our dedicated Thanksgiving programs by the time you read this. Tune in now so you don't miss any of this sacred time of gratefulness.

30 hours of continuous Thanksgiving stories, music, and sermons beginning Wednesday at 6 p.m. only on Strong Tower Radio stations, STR apps, or STR.fm.

P.S.: Make sure you share the best Thanksgiving station with your family, friends, and co-workers.

Captain Greg Bock with Tom Mejeur in his red kettle.

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In the Red Kettle



What does the Salvation Army red kettle and the Historic Adventist Village Christmas Stroll have in common? They are both featured on Strong Tower Radio Today this week. Plus, Pastor Tim Rumsey discusses his Strong Tower Radio Ministry News lead article regarding the hope in Jesus' 1st and 2nd coming and the reveal of the Strong Tower Radio Christmas programming. all this Sunday at 5 p.m., Monday at 10 a.m., and Wednesday at midnight only on STR.

One of two Abraham Lincoln marathon series aired Wednesday.

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Lincoln Marathons!

The great United States President Abraham Lincoln set the day of the modern-day annual Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. In this spirit, Strong Tower Radio will host two complete Lincoln story marathons this Wednesday. The Your Story Hour's Lincoln marathon starts at 3 a.m. and the Youth with a Mission's—Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom (by Janet and Geoff Benge) read by Tim Gregory starts at noon, only on STR stations, STR apps, or STR.fm.

Noah's Ark

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Finding Noah's Ark?

Tom Mejeur of Strong Tower Radio discusses whether they have found the final resting place of Noah's Ark. Andrews University Siegfried Horn Archeology Institute and Museum's director Dr. Randy Younkers gives us a fresh update for the proposed sites. He is part of a team of scholars who are looking at the various reported sites. We interviewed Dr. Younkers days after his last site visit where he shared details of his lecture and current knowledge on the topic. Join us for this real-time adventure next Friday (11/29) at 1 p.m. and Saturday (11/30) at 5 p.m. only on STR stations, STR apps, or STR.fm.

Historic Adventist Village Christmas Stroll discussed.

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Stroll in the SDA Village

Have you ever taken the time to participate in the Historic Adventist Village Christmas Stroll in December? We give you all the details for the family-friendly faith-enhancing December 14th event discussion with the Battle Creek site director and his assistant only on STR stations, STR apps, or STR.fm.

Call for Strong Tower Radio on-air greetings

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Birthday Greeting

Listeners, Strong Tower Radio’s 15^th birthday is December 23^rd. Would you like to send a 30-second birthday greeting to be read on the air on how this radio ministry has blessed your life? If so, write it and email it to Tom@StrongTowerRadio.org. Better yet, record a 30-second greeting and send it to Tom@StrongTowerRadio.org. Help us celebrate this milestone to the glory of God. Strong Tower Radio—Where God’s Character is Proclaimed.

Sharing!

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STR Sharing Month

Every month is a good month to share Strong Tower Radio (STR), but the first time Abraham Lincoln Marathon and the STR 30 Hours of Thanksgiving are great reasons to proclaim STR to your friends, family, church, and co-workers.

The Lincoln Marathon will start Thanksgiving Eve Day with our archive of Your Story Hour's and Youth with a Mission's HEROES OF HISTORY —"Abraham Lincoln: A New Birth of Freedom" written by Janet & Geoff Benge and read by Tim Gregory.

November is a good month to share one of our great presidents and our Thanksgiving programs with friends and family. Start by asking them what they know about it, listen, and then share.

Kam Ferguson speaking at a Strong Tower Radio Variety Hour.

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STR Events Calendar



Be a part of Strong Tower Radio by joining us personally at one or more of the following scheduled events:

11/30 9:00 a.m. Kam at Mesick SDA Church

11/30 11:00 a.m. Kam at Cadillac SDA Church

"David" is David Bolduc- Founder and President

"Jilane" is Jilane Fenner- Public Relations 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

Thanksgiving sermons.

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Sermons on STR



Here are the upcoming Fresh Manna sermons and speakers that will be streamed on StrongTowerRadio.org, STR.fm, and on Strong Tower Radio's local stations Monday-Friday at 2 a.m. and 11 a.m.

This Week's Sermons-

11/27 Sean Reed- "With a Grateful Heart"

11/28 Ron Kelly- "Why America? Why Thanksgiving?"

11/29 Steven Conway- "The Truth on Thankfulness"

Next Weeks' Sermons- Christmas

12/2 Victor Vaughn- "A Christmas Parable"

12/3 Daniel Ferraz- "The Fullness of Time"

12/4 Bob Stewart- "What If?"

12/5 Raymond Holmes- "What Christmas is all About?"

12/6 Ron Kelly- "The Journey"

12/9 Jermaine Gayle- "Greatness Wrapped in Cloth"

12/10 Garhett Morgan- "Peace on Earth"

12/11 Sean Reed- "Good News of Great Joy"

12/12 Raymond Holmes- "The Best Good News"

12/13 Mac Mills- "Ready for Immanuel"

12/16 Jermaine Gayle- "Seeing Salvation"

12/17 Steven Conway- "The Gospel"

12/18 Sean Reed- "Immanuel"

12/19 Malcolm Douglas- "And Shall Call His Name Part 1"

12/20 Ron Kelly- "Extreme Ownership, Infinite Infant"

12/23 Jermaine Gayle- "Greatness from the East"

12/24 Jim Nephew- "God with Us"

12/25 Chris Holland- "Twas the Night Before Christmas"

STR Sabbath Sermons- Saturdays at 11 a.m.

11/30 Chris Holland- "God Is the Relentless Redeemer"

12/7 Chris Holland- "God Still Speaks Part 1"

12/14 Chris Holland- "God Still Speaks Part 2" 

12/21 Chris Holland- "God Is the Deliverer"

Thankful.

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Thankful or Complaining?

During November, many people take a little time to ponder what they are thankful for during the past year.  Somewhat like a year in review, they reflect on the blessings they have received, though not all connect them to the personal, holy God Who loves them.

The faster life speeds by, the more inclined we are to overlook the many blessings for which we can be thankful, let alone express those thanks.  What do we tend to do instead?  We complain.  Whether by thought or audibly expressed, we tend to express more complaints than thanksgiving.  We want our situation or concern addressed.  Expressing thanks may not even occur to us in the moment.

Our mental and physical health will continually benefit by daily cultivating a thankful mindset to counter our self-centered tendency to complain about people or circumstances.   Proverbs 17:22 instructs us “A joyful heart (mind, attitude) does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.”

Paul urges us to “let the peace of God rule in your heart….and be thankful” and to “do all things without complaining…” (Col 3:15, Gal 2:14)

Jesus simply asks us to follow His example.  Without complaining, He lived and worked on Earth for 33.5 years with a thankful heart full of God’s peace.  He then gave His perfect life as a gift, giving us a second chance!  What a matchless gift, thank you, Jesus!

The everlasting gospel described in Revelation 14:6-7 summarizes Jesus’ call for us to follow His example.   Strong Tower Radio (STR) broadcasts the everlasting gospel, in varying formats, 24/7/365 to prepare people to meet a crucified, risen, and soon-returning Savior Who offers power to live victorious lives now.



As I ponder things for which I am thankful, you come to mind. Thank you, listeners, and thank you donors for keeping STR on the air, broadcasting the Three Angels Messages in much of Michigan and streaming to the globe.  The world needs the everlasting gospel NOW more than ever.

Your continued prayers and financial support will bless many.   As the calendar year end approaches, thank you also for remembering STR in your tax planning.

Kam Ferguson

Development Director

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Ways for STR Giving



You can donate to Strong Tower Radio in several ways with different effects.

The first is the fastest, most effective donation by giving directly via a mailed check, calling in a donation, or donating on our website at StrongTowerRadio.org. This allows you to designate a station or support the whole radio network through a one-time or recurring donation.

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

Breaking news- STR now accepts PayPal

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PayPal-

Another Way to Give

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

PayPal is an easy way to give.

Go to:

1) STR.fm,

2) StrongTowerRadio.org/donate,

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

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

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

Strong Tower Radio giving QR code

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