How Are We Doing?

Dave Andrews • Jul 13, 2022

How Are Finances?

That is a question I have received a number of times the last few years from other ministries, pastors, and listeners. During the pandemic, local churches and ministries’ overall tune was that finances were going surprisingly well…the pandemic seemed to focus people’s priorities, and support for God’s work was solid. But in 2022, that tune has really changed. 

It appears that in these stiff days of inflation, wars and rumors of wars, shortages, rumors of shortages…several churches and some ministries are starting to have to make cuts, even reducing their ministry reach because income just isn’t there right now. Christians on the Western Slope clearly have some hesitancy in their tithes and giving to ministries at this time. It is understandable…here at KJOL, staff is feeling the pain at the pump and the price hikes at the grocery stores just like everyone else. In addition, after the first half of 2022, the ministry of KJOL is also trying to operate at below projections because income is down. I would love to say it’s getting better, it isn’t...yet. It won’t without your help.

As our excellent Western Slope ministries all operate through the generosity of givers, I want to encourage you to make it a priority to remember to support our excellent ministries on the Western Slope in the months to come, and of course as always, your church needs it as well. While good times and bad times come and go, we just can’t afford to let the people shining the light of Jesus into our crazy world to come and go too. With so many hurting right now, it is also an opportune time for harvest. If you’re not sure who to support, I have plenty of recommendations!

One of those, biased though it is, is KJOL (ok you know I had to say that)! While there are plenty of radio choices out there, we are more than simply a Christian radio station. We are YOUR Christian radio station. In essence, we are much more than the many out of town stations that gives you the warm fuzzies, rather, we bring the depth, hope, love, and light of Jesus to our towns, actively evangelizing locally, connecting the body of Christ locally, and proclaiming the essential Word of God locally. And with radio still the nations strongest media format out there (more than 200 Million Americans 18 years of age and over listen every week), we can get to places other's just can't go. But again, we can’t do it without the financial support of KJOL's listeners just like you. 

If you can, please remember us with a one-time or monthly gift this month, either online, through the mail, or through your bank’s bill pay feature. And if you just can’t afford to do that...we also understand. Perhaps you would consider supporting us through non-financial means…such as City Market Community Rewards, prayer, or telling others about us? Thanks to those of you who have remembered us in your support this year. We are so grateful for you…you are making the difference!
 

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
-2 Corinthians 9:8

 
-Dave Andrews
KJOL Station Manager

Share The Light Tips of the Day

By Dave Andrews • 04 Apr, 2024
Our annual Spring FriendRaiser is underway for the month of April; and as a part of that, our theme this year is Share The Light. As you share the Gospel and the Light of Christ, KJOL has compiled 30 tips for every day of the month. Here they are:

Songs that say THANK YOU!

By Kurt Neuswanger • 04 Apr, 2024
During KJOL’s April “Friendraiser” month, we want to say THANK YOU to our faithful supporters. And THANK YOU to everyone who makes a first-time donation. And finally THANK YOU to God, the giver of all good gifts in our lives, starting with Jesus Christ! KJOL has a lot of new songs that say THANK YOU. I hope you enjoy them! That Thank You Song! Citizen Way Thank God Stars Go Dim Thank You Life.Church Worship I Thank God Housefires Thanks Giver Crowder Thanks and Praise Lucy Grimble and Vineyard Music A Thousand Thank Yous Sarah Kroger Thankful VERSES Thank You Jesus For The Blood Charity Gayle

Four More New Artists

By Kurt Neuswanger • 07 Mar, 2024
In January, we told you about four new artists at the KJOL music blog . This month, we have four more new artists. Jordan Smith “This Is Jesus” Jordan Smith is a 30 year old Kentucky native who grew up singing in the church choir. In 2015, he won NBC’s The Voice. He sang “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” and "Mary Did You Know." Natalie Layne “Amen” Natalie Layne is a 24 year old Colorado Springs native, where she was a worship leader at New Life Church. She received a masters degree in piano from Belmont University in Nashville. In 2019, she won Belmont’s Christian Showcase. She continues to serve as a worship leader at her church in Nashville. Terrian “Big God” Terrian (Woods) is a singer/songwriter from Memphis. She is also a member of TobyMac's band Diverse City. And she serves on the staff of AngelStreet in Memphis, which mentors girls as part of an all girls choir. Seph Schleuter “Counting My Blessings” Seph Schlueter ( pronounced “seff shleeter”) spent 7 years as a missionary. In 2020 he formed the worship collective Damascus Worship, in conjunction with the organization “Damascus” which conducts two-year programs to develop leaders who will impact their generation for Christ with the aim of bringing revival to the Catholic Church.

Oh The Many Repairs...

By Dave Andrews • 04 Mar, 2024
He had noticed we had been off the air on 94.5 FM in Delta…and I related to him it was one of “those” weekends for our poor equipment. Not only did our AM 1400 Delta transmitter go down causing us to make a very expensive replacement only weeks before, but our FM transmitter in Delta went down at the same time as our Montrose 91.9FM transmitter, and only hours after our whole network went down across the Western Slope!

February Update

By Dave Andrews • 05 Feb, 2024
The other day a kindly woman knocked on my door asking for a donation to help build the local swimming pool. I came back with a glass of water. Doesn’t it feel great to give to a good cause??

"How Great Thou Art" 75th Anniversary Edition

By Kurt Neuswanger • 31 Jan, 2024
The English version of the hymn “How Great Thou Art” turns 75 years old in 2024. To mark the anniversary, a new recording has been released, including a brand new verse by Matt Redman. First a little history… Swedish pastor Carl Boberg wrote the original lyrics in 1885. Boberg said that after a strong thunderstorm passed by, he opened his window and heard church bells ringing. He immediately was inspired to write his poem, set to the tune of a Swedish folk melody. It was translated into Russian, where English missionary Stuart Hine heard it while in Ukraine in 1931. He wrote two new verses (3 & 4) and translated it into English in 1949—which is the 75 th anniversary. British missionaries around the world soon began to spread the song. Eventually it reached Billy Graham and George Beverly Shea , who performed it during Graham’s 1957 New York Crusade. The audience liked it so much, they asked Shea to sing it over and over. Graham then used it every week on his Hour Of Decision radio program. Fifteen artists have now collaborated to record the 75th anniversary edition, called “How Great Thou Art (Until That Day)” . When you hear the song on KJOL, the first two voices are from Chris Tomlin and Hillary Scott . The remaining voices include: Kari Jobe and her husband, Cody Carnes Naomi Raine (Maverick City Music) Taya (formerly with Hillsong) Blessing Offor (from Nigeria) Matt Maher (who also plays piano) Matt Redman For the 75 th anniversary, the Stuart Hine Trust commissioned Matt Redman and Mitch Wong to write a new fifth verse: Until that day When heaven bids us welcome, And as we walk this broken warring world, Your kingdom come, Deliver us from evil, And we’ll proclaim our God how great You are! And we’ll proclaim, our God how great You are Redman said they wanted to tie the verse to Stuart Hine’s work in Ukraine, especially in light of the current conflict there. “I wanted the word ‘war’ in there,” said Redman . “It’s kind of a gritty word. But we have to sing about both the everyday and the eternal.” Time will tell if the fifth verse becomes a staple in hymnals. But few will argue that “How Great Thou Art” is one of America’s favorite hymns. And with this new rendition, hopefully it will continue to be loved by future generations.
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