Boonville, IN

From the desk of

Floyd E. Turner

From You

2018 Our Theme is

True to the Word.

“Thy Word is Truth”John 17:17

December 2018

WBGW 101.5 FM Evansville WBGW 1330 AM Evansville WBGW 106.5 FM Owensboro WBHW 88.7 FM Loogootee WBJW 91.7 FM Albion WBFW 94.5 FM Smith Mills WBGW 93.7 FM Tell City

Please keep playing the great songs on Sundays.

“Lives changed by the application of God’s Word through music and ministry”

Whiter Than Snow…We had an early start to our Winter a few days ago with a inch or two of snow across the area, and I always enjoy looking out the window as morning breaks and seeing the change that takes place to the landscape. The trees are sparkling in a fresh coat of ice, the farm fields are smooth and glistening with a layer of fresh snow, and houses and barns sport a new cap of white. Overall, the result is to make the drab and ugly pretty again, and I am reminded of the old Gospel song, Whiter Than Snow:

Whiter than snow,

Yes, whiter than snow.

Now wash me and I shall be

Whiter than snow.

The words are taken from David’s prayer of repentance found in Psalm 51, as he confesses his sin to God and asks the Lord to wash him “whiter than snow” (Psalm 51:7). He also asks that he would once again be able to “hear joy and gladness” (v. 8) as a result of God’s cleansing, and that is a concept that resonates in particular with me.

You see, every hour of every day, we are broadcasting a message of joy and gladness, of the Good News of Salvation, of God’s love and forgiveness over our network of radio sta-tions. We know it isn’t always received, or even heard by all of the hundreds of thousands of people in our broadcast area…but some do. Some are, as David did, hearing with spiri-tual ears and understanding the message given, joying and rejoicing in Him. They have a clean heart and a right spirit, and are “receiving” the message of His Word as we share it over the airwaves. But others are not, and during this Christmas season I want you to pray with us that God would, by His Spirit, draw them unto Himself, and wash them “whiter than snow.”

During this Christmas season, more than any other time of year, we have a unique oppor-tunity to point listeners to the REAL meaning of Christmas- Jesus Christ, our Savior. Join us as we pray for them to hear the Truth of God’s Word as they tune across the radio dial, to listen, to turn to a God who loves them…so that they too will hear real joy and real glad-ness this Christmas season as He washes them Whiter than Snow.Merry Christmas from all of us at Thy Word Network,

This Month’sDaysponsors

From You

Monroe City, IN

Listener LettersEvansville, IN – We are thankful for your ministry and your daily encouragement. Your network is certainly a blessing in our community. May God continue to bless you and your work!!

Petersburg, IN – Thanks for all you do. Love that 88.7 station.

2/7 – In memory of daughter, Donna Voges’ birthday, by Tom & Laura Fritz

12/9 – In memory of his wife, Eileen, by Jim Reifsnyder

12/10 – In memory of Doug Scudder by Glenda Scudder

12/10 – In honor of their wedding anniversary by Kent & Mary Frances Conn

12/12 – In memory of 20 years of marriage for Perry & Rebecca Uebelhor by Perry Uebelhor

12/25 – In memory of Sherrill Cutchin by Larry & Lisa Hite

12/25 – Celebrating Christmas by Jesus Christ Our Firm Foundation Church, Petersburg, Indiana

12/30 – In honor of their wedding anniversary by Rick & Colleen Birch

thyword.orgLove your station! A great way to start the day, along with prayer. God bless you in His service.

Boonville, IN – As always, thank you for Christian radio! We need your broadcasting in this troubled world, a world so far from the Lord.

Evansville, IN – Love all the music on Sundays; so beautiful!!

Washington, IN – I am so thankful for your station. I listen to 88.7 at least 5 days a week. I try to never miss Colin Smith and Alistair Begg, Joni too. We are blessed to have such a good source of music and teaching by so many dedicated men and women of God.

Procrastinators Anonymous:For those of us who seem to live by the motto, “Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow,” we have another deadline coming upon us quickly. December 31st will be here before we know it, and with it comes the deadline for 2018 giving. If it was up to me, I would let you carry over for a few weeks, but the IRS tells us that in order to receipt your gift for 2018, it must be postmarked by Midnight, Dec. 31……no excuses! Don’t forget you can give online quickly and easily at thyword.org, just click the DONATE button on the home page.

So don’t delay…and even more importantly, give a generous end-of-year gift, as Thy Word Network depends upon these gifts to continue operation in the New Year. If God has blessed you through the programming and on-air ministry, I hope you will give accordingly, and we will be blessed as well as, together, we broadcast God’s Word in 2019.

Joy to the WorldThy Word Network will be airing a number of Christmas specials in the coming month as we focus on the birth of our Savior. For a complete listing of Christmas specials, check our website www.thyword.org for dates and times.

Children’s Art Contest Entry Form

This December, Thy Word Network is giving away fun prizes for kids of all ages. For your chance to win, just complete the picture on the other side of this page and mail it to:

Thy Word NetworkPO Box 4164Evansville, IN 47724

There are four age categories in this contest, and three entries from each category will win a gift. The age group categories are 0 - 3 years, 4 - 6 years, 7 -9 years, and 10 - 12 years.

Rules:

• Only one entry per child.

• If more than one child per household wishes to enter the contest, photocopies of the • drawing may be made (or download a copy at thyword.org). Please include a name, •• address, phone number and age for each entry.

• There can be only one winner per household.

• Entrants may use crayons, markers, watercolor paint, glitter pens, cloth, or anything • else they like to fill in the details and color the picture. Be creative!

• Deadline for this contest is Saturday, December 15, 2018. Entries must be • postmarked by this date.

Entries will be judged largely based on creativity. Winners will be notified by mail and posted on our website at www.thyword.org.

Entry Information

Name:

Parent/Guardian:

Address:

City/State: ______________________________________ ZIP:___________________

Phone: _________________________________________________________________

Email:________________________________________________ Age: ____________

All entries become property of Thy Word Network and Music Ministries, Inc.