MANNING GREAT LAKES CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS INC Shop 5 97 Isabella Street (PO Box 246) Wingham NSW 2429 Phone: (02) 6553 0116 Fax: (02) 6553 0117 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rhemafm.net

JULY 2020 “The righteous shall give thanks to Your Name; The upright shall dwell in your presence.” Psalm 140:13

I have played enough baseball to know Verses 15 and 16 confirms that He that when that ball is coming at high was overseeing us pre-birth, creating speed, there are only two things I can us as we are for a specific purpose in do. One is to face it and give it my best this life, and that someday, probably strike or pull back and let it go. sooner than we know, we will abide in Life is a little like that; it sometimes perfection forever in Heaven and be pitches us a mean ball. Our decision is surrounded by perfection. what to do with the circumstances. There are times when I wish I had a Face them or ignore them. greater range of abilities or possessed My heart grieves to see so much suf- certain talents, but on reflection I find fering and pain across our communities that I am who I was created to be on and particularly amongst our friends. this earth and for the purposes for We were never promised immunity which God designed me. from sadness. This is all the result of So: “Thank you Jesus for who I am the original ‘fall’ back there in the Gar- and for the situations I am in. You have den of Eden. Praise God however, the purposed it for a reason and I know burden of life can be made a lot easier that if I remain faithful to you in this for us if we rely on Him and respond to life I have a wonderful future awaiting His promise that He will never leave us me in Heaven once this life is over.” or forsake us. I am continually encouraged by Psalm 139. It is one passage that gives me confidence that our loving Father knows us and loves us better than we could ever realise. CHAIRMAN’S DESK

The AGM for Manning Great Lakes Christian Broadcasters was held on the 25th May. The Board for the com- ing twelve months consists of Ken Ringrose, Ruth Whale, Kirk Pierce, Sharon Duffy, John Shackleton and myself. The purpose of the Board is We were saddened to hear of the to provide oversight and facilitate passing of Christian apologist Ravi the running of the station by support- Zacharias who died on 18th June at ing Mark Spencer in his management his home in Atlanta, following a brief of the radio station. Thank you to battle with sarcoma. He was 74. Ravi Graeme Bingham for your service. Zacharias spent the past 48 years I wish to thank all the Board, Mark commending the Christian faith and and the faithful announcers of this addressing life’s greatest existential vital Christian radio ministry. If you questions of origin, meaning, morality believe the Lord is calling you to as- and destiny with eloquence and grace sist on the Board please give Mark, at Through his founding and leadership the station, or myself a call. of Ravi Zacharias International Thank you also to all our faithful Ministries (RZIM), he launched a sponsors, donors and listeners for global team of nearly 100 Christian supporting this ministry allowing the message of hope, found in none other scholars and authors who continue to than Jesus Christ our Lord, to be speak, resource, train and address transmitted in this area. the questions of millions around the Stay tuned to Rhema 106.5FM for world. Ravi Zacharias is survived by the many blessings of great music and his wife of 48 years, Margie. encouraging and uplifting messages spreading the wonderful message of DEPUTATION salvation through Jesus Christ. Our station manager, Mark God Bless, Spencer, is available to visit your Don Emms church or group to share about the ministry of Rhema FM. He is also available to preach if needed. We want to let people know what God is doing through this local mission. Give Mark a call at the office on 6553 0116 and find a suitable time and date for him to share. This is open to all denominations.

TAX DEDUCTIONS SPONSORS Once again we want to remind you We thank all our sponsors who faith- that all donations to Manning Great fully support this ministry. Without Lakes Christian Broadcasters over $2 their financial help, we would not be are tax deductible. able to continue to broadcast the As we have just begun a new financial message of hope in Jesus Christ. year, you may have received some All our sponsors have Christians who white receipts in your envelope with own or manage the business. We en- “The Word For Today”. These are for courage our listeners to support our your records as you do your 2019-20 sponsors. They include Yes Optus annual tax return. (Taree and Forster), Becker Family We would like to thank people for Funerals, Page 5 Office National, their generosity towards this ministry. ACE Mechanicals, Taree Discount Some contributions are substantial, Tyres, Ultimate Eyecare, MidCoast and others are given with a sacrificial Hearing, Don Emms Signs, Taree heart. Whether big or small, all of Christian College, Camp Elim, Susan these donations are gratefully received Baker Financial Planning, and AME and are used to advance God’s Kingdom. Antennas.

Added to this, the following churches also financially support Rhema FM: FROM AGM One Life Church, Presbyterian Church The election of the Board of Man- of Eastern Australia, Taree Seventh agement for the next twelve months Day Adventist Church, Wingham Bap- took place at our Annual General Meet- tist Church, Wingham Presbyterian ing on Monday 25th May. There were no Church and Wingham Uniting Church. new people wanting to be on the board. For as little as $55 per month, your It consists of: business (or church) will help keep us Chairperson: Don Emms on air. If you are an owner or man- Deputy Chair: Kirk Peirce ager of a business as a Christian, we Treasurer: Ruth Whale would love to hear from you. Or you Secretary: Ken Ringrose may know someone in business from Other members: John Shackleton and your church. Please speak to them Sharon Duffy. about becoming a sponsor of Rhema FM 106.5. Call us on 6553 0116. These people have been overseeing this ministry for many years, and you can be assured Rhema FM 106.5 is in good hands as they serve Jesus Christ. MONDAY – FRIDAY SATURDAY News & Weather Hourly from 7am – 5pm News & Weather Hourly from 7am – 9am

6.00am Breakthru Generation with Mal 6.00am Breakthru Super Special with Mal Garvin Garvin 6.30am Legacy Radio with Derek Prince 6.30am Leading The Way with Dr Michael 7.15am God’s Gang Youssef 7.30am Community Announcements 7.00am Community Saturday 7.35am Morning Devotions 7.25am Community Announcements 8.15am On This Day 7.30am Compassion Moment with Denis 8.30am Family Minute with Brett Ryan Burns (monthly) 9.00am Power2Change (Mon & Tuesday) 8.15am On This Day 9.30am Travellers Guide with Helen Mottee 9.05am Local News with Vicki Goodsell (Wednesday - Friday) 10.00am Road Ramblings with Chris 10.30am A Different Perspective with Goodsell Berni Dymet 11.00am 20 Countdown Magazine with 11.30am Focus on the Family with Jim William Ryan III Daly 1.00pm Artist Spotlight with Aaron Brown 12.30pm Enjoying Everyday Life with 3.30pm Science Scripture and Salvation Joyce Meyer 4.00pm Local News (repeat) 1.30pm Community Announcements 5.00pm Christianity Works with Berni 1.45pm Legacy Radio (repeat) Dymet 2.00pm Gentle Music Hour 6.00pm Radio Theatre by Focus on the 3.30pm Answers with Ken Ham Family 5.05pm Family Minute (repeat) 7.00pm Breakthrough Super Special (rpt) 5.10pm On This Day (repeat) 7.10pm TCM (Today’s Christian Music) 5.30pm Breakthru Generation (repeat) 10.00pm Artist Spotlight (repeat) 6.05pm Adventures in Odyssey 12.00am Christianity Works (repeat) 7.00pm Focus on the Family (repeat) 2.00am Leading The Way (repeat) 7.30pm (Monday) 3.00am Science Scripture and Salvation History Makers with Matt Prater 5.00am History Makers with Matt Prater (Tuesday) Homecoming Radio (repeat) All Rhema programs are subject to (Wednesday) availability and can change without 20 Countdown Magazine notice. The management of Rhema (Thursday) Aussie Gospel Show 8.00pm (Monday) Power2Change (repeat) FM does not necessarily agree with 8.30pm (Tuesday) Gospel Country (repeat) all the content of all the spoken 9.00pm (Monday) Light & Life programs. They are provided to 9.30pm Insight For Living with Chuck Manning Great Lakes Christian Swindoll Broadcasters and aired without 11.00pm A Different Perspective (repeat) editing. 12.00am Focus on the Family (repeat) 2.00am Enjoying Everyday Life (repeat) SUNDAY PROGRAMMING We appreciate your comments and 6.00am Breakthru Generation with Mal ideas on the programming and music Garvin that is aired by Rhema FM Manning 6.30am Leading The Way with Dr Michael Youssef Great Lakes. 7.30am Insight For Living with Chuck As a community radio station, we Swindoll want to meet the needs of the local 8.00am Hymnfest (1 hour of traditional area, so we appreciate your feedback. hymns) Our address is: 8.30am Hymns Old and New Rhema FM Manning Great Lakes 9.00am 4 Eternity with Helen Mottee Shop 5 97 Isabella St (PO Box 246) 10.00am Crossway Church Service Wingham NSW 2429 11.00am Light & Life Phone: 6553 0116 Fax 6553 0117 11.30am Focus on the Family Australia Email: [email protected] 12.15pm Let My People Think with Ravi Zacharias 1.00pm Sunday Lunch 3.30pm Science Scripture and Salvation It has become increasingly difficult 4.00pm Homecoming Radio with Bill and for us to provide copies of programs Gloria Gaither requested by our listeners. With 5.00pm Breakthru Generation (repeat) postage costs and logistics with the 5.05pm Gospel Country with Les Roberts copying, another alternative is to get 6.00pm Paws And Tales them from the program providers 7.00pm Focus on the Family Australia directly. Some have the programs for (repeat) free to listen on the internet. 7.30pm Hymns Old and New (repeat) Rhema Newcastle have a website 8.00pm 4 Eternity (repeat) called “Rhema Catch Up” where they 9.00pm Crossway Church Service (repeat) have their programs available for 10.00pm Insight For Living (repeat) those who want to listen again. Go to 11.00pm Light & Life (repeat) www.rhemacatchup.com where you 12.00am Focus on the Family Australia can hear programs such as Focus on (repeat) the Family, Legacy Radio with Derek 2.00am Leading The Way (repeat) Prince, Enjoying Everyday Life with 3.00am Science Scripture and Salvation Joyce Meyer, and Insight For Living (repeat) with Chuck Swindoll. 5.00am Let My People Think (repeat) If you are unable to access a pro- gram you want to hear again, and want a copy, we can still do that for you. Any donation towards the cost would be most appreciated. FINANCES God continues to meet our needs. Even though the money has not yet come through from the insurance claim from the bushfires last Novem- ber, it has all been approved. As you might know, you can’t rush insurance companies. As we have begun a new financial year, we would like to thank so many MEMBERSHIP of our supporters who have been very Thank you to our members who generous to this ministry. We remind support this ministry. We need you that all unallocated donations more members! When the ACMA made to the Manning Great Lakes (Australian Communications Media Christian Broadcasters (Rhema FM) Authority) call for permanent over $2 are tax-deductible. If you licence applications, membership in would like to electronically transfer the organisation is most important. money, the banking details are: So please encourage your friends RAB Account No: 500017880 and fellow church family to be BSB No: 932-000 members of Rhema FM. The cost is $60 per year, or $25 We have some supporters who give for concessions. You can join online financially monthly or fortnightly. via our website www.rhemafm.net This is appreciated so much. Perhaps or fill in the form included with you might like to set up regular giving this newsletter. to Rhema 106.5FM with your financial We regard members as partners institution. with us in sharing the gospel. With More people are giving online now, that, you will share in the eternal and this is our preference. Cheques rewards God has for us. Not only and credit cards incur a small charge will you be partnering with us in to us. Important: Please make sure this local outreach ministry, but that you include some details when you will be helping us stay on air. you give online, such as your surname, Each quarter you will receive our so that we can easily account for newsletter, along with Australia’s money transferred into our account. most widely read daily devotional And my God will meet all your needs “The Word For Today”. according to the riches of his glory in If you cannot financially support Christ Jesus. Rhema FM, please pray for us! FACTORY RESET I am encouraged when I read of the From the Station Manager early New Testament church, and how these Christians changed the world. Recently I was able to attend the They were radical disciples of Jesus Australia Christian Media and Arts who continued to do and say what Conference (online of course). There their Master did and said, as they were some interesting observations were led and empowered by the Holy about what God is doing in these days Spirit. of social isolation. They didn’t just go along to a weekly The majority of speakers were very service at church, they were church. positive about these times. One per- Everyone used the gifts God gave son made this observation about the them to build each other up and church: “The tragedy of this situation encourage each other to stand firm, will be if churches just go back to even in times of trial and persecution. whatever they were doing before this The result was the church grew, both pandemic”. numerically and spiritually. On many of our electronic devices, Just like with our electronic devices in the settings is an option “Restore we have added much over the years. I Factory Settings”. This will delete all think that is what has to the church the extra “stuff” we have added over over 2000 years. I wonder if Paul the the years and get the device back to apostle were to visit our churches: the way it was at the start. Would he recognise this as the body If you are a regular morning break- of Christ that he gave his life serving? fast listener to Rhema FM, you would hear just after 7.30am the morning May God’s blessing be on you all now devotions. Currently, I am going and until our Lord Jesus returns. through the book of Acts using “The Mark Spencer Message” translation.

Please visit our website www.rhemafm.net From there you can pay your annual subscription or donate to this ministry by credit card. You will also be informed on upcoming events. Email us directly from our website. for the many lives that have been for the local churches in the Manning changed over the years by the Great Lakes that we would seize the ministry of Rhema FM. opportunity God has given us at this time. that listeners respond to the that there would be spiritual revival in the good news of Jesus Christ Manning Great Lakes, and that the through this radio ministry. message of encouragement and hope for our volunteers who give of their time would be received by many people, and and energy freely; and for the members that many would come into God’s and sponsors who all enable us to kingdom by believing in Jesus Christ. continue broadcasting. for our Rhema FM volunteers, that they that we have been kept in the Father’s may enjoy good health and that all may arms during this pandemic. go well for them, physically and spiritually. for the provision of our studios and office for our Station Manager and his family, in Wingham. Pray that this ministry will that God would bless and sustain them. keep changing lives. Pray for all the families of our volunteers. for those who have given of their time and that God would meet all our needs and money for the kingdom of God locally and keep His protection over this ministry; abroad. Thank God that He continues to especially for all the equipment at the sustain this ministry. studio and the transmission site as well. NB: All Rhema supporters are asked to continue to uphold the ministry of Rhema FM. Please pray for us at your church, in your bible study groups and home groups We appreciate your faithful support.

TODAY’S CHRISTIAN MUSIC JULY 2020 TOP 10 CHRISTIAN SONGS ACROSS AUSTRALIA # SONG TITLE ARTIST 1 Together For King & Country [SINGLE] 2 Never Have I Ever Young & Free [SINGLE] 3 Another In The Fire UNITED + Taya [SINGLE] 4 Best Friends Young & Free [SINGLE] 5 Miracles Colton Dixon [SINGLE] 6 Love We Are Messengers Power 7 This Could Change Everything Francesca Battistelli [SINGLE] 8 Amen Micha Tyler [SINGLE] 9 Look Up Child 10 My Arms Ledger [SINGLE]