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KJOL E-Newsletter Vol. 63 – March 2010

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good, pleasing and perfect will."  

- Romans 12:2 (NIV)

Listener Comment Line- Ready to Take Your Calls
Listener Survey- Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Veggie Tales Contest- Win the DVD Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn't
Chick-Fil-A Family Night- Join us Tuesday, March 9th from 5-8 PM!
Easter Programming- Coming Soon!
From The Manager’s Desk- Gearing Up For Some Busy Days!
Kurt’s ♫Music Notes♫- Tale of two Idols: Mandisa's "Idol" pain, and a Christian rock band imposter
Listener’s Corner- Missing Us!

Listener Comment Line- Ready To Take Your Calls

If a friend asked you why you listen to KJOL, what would you say?  Now is the time to call in with those comments to 254-5566! We may even use your comments for our upcoming Sharathon! So, call our KJOL Listener Comment Line today at 254-5566!

Listener Survey 2010- Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Our most recent listener survey is available for download at our website or in your year-end receipts!  Your feedback plays a vital role in KJOL continuing to be an effective ministry!  Please return them to KJOL, 1354 E. Sherwood Drive, Grand Junction, CO 81501 or info@kjol.org today!

Veggie Tales Contest- Win the DVD Pistachio: The Little Boy That Woodn't

Click here or listening for your chance in the 4 o'clock hour March 1st - 5th on KJOL! If you are the one of two correct callers at 254-5555 when you hear the Veggie Tales sounds you'll win! Prizes limited to one per household.

Download the Pistachio Family Time Fun Guide here for FREE!

Chick-Fil-A Family Night- Join us Tuesday, March 9th from 5-8 PM!

Join us and bring your friends for a FREE viewing of the latest Veggie Tales DVD: Pistachio-The Little Boy That Woodn't! KJOL is teaming up with Chick-Fil-A to celebrate their 5th anniversary serving in the Grand Valley with a free viewing of Pistachio-The Little Boy That Woodn't, Tuesday, March 9th from 5-8 PM. It's a family night of fun at Chick-Fil-A with KJOL that you won't want to miss!

Easter Programming- Coming Soon!

Palm Sunday is March 28th this year! KJOL will once again be providing some of the best programming for the upcoming Easter season with music to focus on the death and resurrection of our Lord and special radio dramas to recreate the events of those days. Here's a quick preview of what you can expect. Check our Special Programming page for the release times as the dates approach.

Insight for Living:  Suddenly One Morning
 
This is an imaginative story set in the midst of historically accurate events, based on Chuck Swindoll's book by the same title.  You will witness the life of a Jerusalem shopkeeper during Passover week, as he follows Jesus from the triumphal entry to the cross.

 

 

This Moody Radio special relives the impossible-made-possible. Through painstaking research, creative drama sketches and expert commentary, you will be transported to the actual Holy Land sites where many of Christ's miracles occurred. This is a gripping audio experience concluding with a stunning defense of the resurrection of Christ.

From The Manager’s Desk-Gearing Up For Some Busy Days!

We're coming into some very busy days for local Christian radio. Sharathon is scheduled for April 21-24 (Wednesday through Saturday morning.) (By the way, Saturday the 24th will be KJOL's 28th Anniversary!) Sharathon will look - and sound - a bit different this year, as we will be emphasizing the need for new investors to come on board and join those who have been faithfully supporting KJOL. If you've never before invested in this ministry - or if it's been awhile since you have - please pray about joining ranks with those folks who've been paying the bills! And, if you are already numbered among those who invest, please be praying for those who aren't yet. Much opportunity exists to touch lives with the Good News through KJOL, even in these challenging times. I believe greater things are in store for local Christian radio, and you can play an important part in reaching the Western Slope with the saving message of the risen Christ.

We also want to move forward with construction on a new FM station in Montrose. This is a big assignment, and your prayers are essential. Funding and construction in these challenging times are, well, challenging! But, we are trusting God to provide and your prayers are coveted for this project, as well as for a FM station in Olathe.

And, get ready for some fun! Having aired the new radio special from Veggie Tales in February, we're giving away some new Veggie Tales DVDs during the first week of March. "Pistachio: "The Little Boy That Woodn't" is a very light-hearted but effective Biblical presentation, suitable for kids of all ages. And, KJOL and Chick-Fil-A are teaming up for the Tuesday, March 9th Family Night at Chick-Fil-A for a special presentation of the new DVD production. Bring the family and join us for fun, food and fellowship. (A special hint: it's the Grand Junction Chick-Fil-A's fifth anniversary!)

As always, thanks for your prayers and support...and for being a member of our radio family!

Ken Andrews, Manager
KJOL - 620 AM and 1400 AM and 99.5 FM
United Ministries

Kurt’s ♫Music Notes♫- Tale of two Idols: Mandisa's "Idol" pain, and a Christian rock band imposter

Mandisa takes on Simon Cowell

“American Idol”--one of the most popular shows on TV--is currently airing its latest season.  Several previous contestants have become successful Christian music artists, including Mandisa, a ninth-place finalist during the 2006 season who appeared at Nightvision in Olathe in 2008.

Plugged In Online recently featured an excerpt from her book “IdolEyes” about a painful comment that Idol judge Simon Cowell made about her weight.  (She has since lost 75 pounds and named her second album “Freedom” after breaking her “addiction to food.”)

Mandisa recalled that painful moment on "American Idol":

After my interview with Ryan Seacrest (host), the camera shifted to me singing "Fallin’."  Paula, Randy and Simon (judges) said nice things and counted down together as they sent me through to the Hollywood round.  The camera zoomed in on my beaming face, then showed me leaving the room in a joyous conniption fit.

Then, before a national television audience, Simon looked over at Paula and asked, "Are we going to get a bigger stage this year?"  Paula slapped him playfully and said I reminded her of Frenchie Davis, a former contestant.  Simon grinned cheekily and said, "She's more like France."

I swallowed hard and tried to smile.  I'd gone from my life's highest moment to one of its lowest.

When Mandisa appeared on stage the following week, she told Cowell:

"Well Simon, you didn't need a bigger stage, but you could have gotten me a bigger chair."  Randy laughed.  Paula smiled.  Having broken the ice, I sat down and looked Simon square in the eye.  

"Simon, a lot of people want me to say a lot of things to you right now.  But this is what I want to say—I want you to know that you hurt me.  I cried, and it was very emotional for me.  But the good thing about forgiveness is that you don't need someone to apologize in order to forgive them.  So Simon, I want you to know I have forgiven you, because if Jesus could forgive me for all the things I've done wrong, I can certainly extend the same grace to you."

Simon's smug grin disappeared.  He uncrossed his arms and hung his head.  "Well, I feel about this big," he said, holding two fingers an inch apart.  "Mandisa, I'm humbled.  Come here and give me a kiss."  

You can read the rest of the story at http://www.pluggedin.com/familyroom/articles/2007/forgivingwhenithurts.aspx

Kevin Max is a Christian Music “Imposter”

A new video is now out on DVD featuring a fictional Christian band called Grand Design.  The drama revolves around the lead singer, Johnny C (Kevin Max of dcTalk), who professes Jesus during the concerts, but lives a different set of values off the stage.  When his long-time friend (Jeff Deyo of SonicFlood) removes him from the band and his wife leaves him, Johnny C turns to his mentor (Kerry Livgren of Kansas), who shows him how to begin taking off his masks.  “But will it be enough to turn his life around?” asks the movie trailer.  You can find out if you watch the DVD: www.theimpostermovie.com

 

Listener’s Corner- Missing KJOL!

"Will be returning to work in Grand Junction soon - MISS KJOL!  God's blessings."
- Esther, Arizona

 

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