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.