Pow88 Notes

"Give where you get your blessings!"

Mailing address: WBHY PO Box 1328 Mobile , AL 36633

Studios: 6530 Spanish Fort Blvd. Suite B

Spanish Fort, AL 36527

May 4, 2008

  URGENT

Religious Broadcasters May Face New FCC Rules

We need your help right now - and it won’t cost you a penny. The FCC is proposing a slew of new regulations that would make radio stations jump through many regulation hoops – including filing new extensive paperwork, reporting song playlists and paying for staff members to remain at the station during all hours of operation. Some stations may even be forced to move their studio location.

Besides the expense and man power to complete these extra burdens, Christian radio operators are concerned about plans for the federal government to mandate certain types of programming. There is uncertainty about just how far this could go. The National Religious Broadcasters says the proposal has the potential to “strangle” Christian media. The FCC wants stations to answer to Community Advisory Boards who could wind up changing the programming that you hear on radio stations.

Most troublesome of all, the new rules could be a back door for Congress to re-introduce what's called the Fairness Doctrine. That’s the old FCC rule that forced broadcasters to air “both sides” of controversial issues. It would mean Christian stations would have to air the views of people who are AGAINST what we believe.

Fortunately, the FCC is required to have a period of public comment before proceeding. We’re in that time right now. So here’s what we’re asking our listeners to do. Go to this FCC page:

http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi

Fill in the contact information but leave the law firm and attorney fields blank.  Put this number into Box One: 04-233. That way the FCC will know you want to give your opinion about what it calls "localism". In the comment section, explain in just a few words that you are against these new regulations.

Or write a regular letter to:

Federal Communications Commission
445 12th Street , SW
Washington , DC 20554

You can also write to your Senators and members of Congress. Take a stand with us against government intrusion into Christian programming. And thank you in advance for your help!

PLEASE SEND THE ABOVE INFORMATION TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS

CHRISTIAN NEWS REPORT

From ChristianNewsReport.com

  Giving to Churches and Charities The percentage of born-again adults who gave money to churches dropped to 76%. That’s the lowest level this decade because many Christians are now giving their money to different types of organizations rather than a church. Other findings: http://christiannewsreport.blogspot.com/

  Dobson up for Hall of Fame James Dobson is up for induction into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Besides the founder of Focus on the Family, other nominates include Bob Costas, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Howard Stern. To qualify, a broadcaster must have contributed to the radio industry on a national level for at least 10 years. Dobson’s Focus on the Family airs on more than 3000 radio stations each day and in 27 languages. Online voting starts today and runs through July 15. Inductees will be announced shortly afterward. This is the first time the public has been invited to vote on the nominees. The National Radio Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Chicago .

Cross Controversy at Western Wall Three church leaders from Ireland say have been prevented from praying at the Western Wall in Jerusalem 's Old City . A Roman Catholic Cardinal, the Church of Ireland Archbishop, as well as Presbyterian and Methodist Irish leaders refused to remove the crosses they were wearing. They left without visiting the remnant. The group is on a peace mission to Israel and the West Bank . The Western Wall was built by King Herod in the 6th century BC. Other sections of the temple were destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70.

FCC Rules on 700 Club The FCC has ruled that news and interview portions of Pat Robertson's 700 Club is bona fide news programming. That makes it exempt from the equal opportunities clause. That means the 700 Club can talk about politics or interview candidates without invoking the FCC rule that requires TV stations to offer free airtime to other candidates. However, Robertson didn’t get everything he wanted. The commission stopped short of declaring the entire program exempt.

  Getting to know the WBHY Staff. Kevin Thompson, Announcer  Power 88, WBHY-AM and WLPR  

After 17-years in secular radio, I have been blessed with the opportunity to change lives along the Gulf Coast through the airwaves of Goforth Media's radio ministry. Broadcasting what God is doing and has done and what He will do with the teachings of WBHY-AM 840 and with the classic Southern Gospel Music on WLPR-AM 960, has made my life a lot more enjoyable and less stressful!

The staff of Goforth Media, my co-workers, are a group of compassionate, faith-filled people, making this work and even the drive from Mobile to our new studios in Spanish Fort a lot more enjoyable.

Thank-you for listening! Thank-you for contributing and remember, "It's easier to build a child than to repair an adult!"

Kevin Thompson

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Recent visitors to Power 88. 

My prayers are with you

Thanks for all you do to bring Christian music into the community.  I hope your station will continue to Bless future generations.  My prayers are with you all and your wonderful ministry.

Bless the name of the Lord, for His mercy endureth forever.  Your humble servant, Sandra

We have yet to find a radio station like Power 88
Our family moved from Mobile to Charlotte , NC last year.  We have yet to find a radio station like Power 88.  I just wanted to thank-you for the many years that you blessed our family with your music.  I  started listening to Power 88 back in 1993 and did so until we moved Feb. 2007.

Tell us YOUR story of how Christian Radio has touched your life! Write power88.5@goforth.org

 live audio from Power 88 click on this link.

http://www.goforth.org/Power88/AudioFeed.asp

then click the "Power 88's Streaming Music Station!" 

Feel free to send this link to all your friends outside the Power 88 radio listening area.

OUR MISSION FIELD.

More than 550,000 people live in Mobile and Baldwin County alone. Although we may think of the area as part of the Bible belt, one-in-three of these residents have no church affiliation. And among those who are part of a religious group, about one-in-five do not recognize Jesus Christ as their Savior. Our mission field is not far away. It’s right next door. Power 88, it supporters and local churches are reaching out to make an eternal difference in the lives of these neighbors. And through live audio, we go even further over the internet, touching the lives of people around the whole world. God has called us to proclaim the Gospel through the electronic media. As trustees of these radio stations, our Lord has given us influence well beyond anything we could imagine through our natural abilities or personal goals. It is your support that makes this ministry possible.   

Kenny and the Weekend Spindown for the Week of May 2nd

1. I Will Not Be Moved - Natalie Grant

2. Call My Name - Third Day

3. God Will Take Care of You - Plumb

FUTURE TRACK- Without a Doubt - Seraph

4. Without You (I'm Not Alright) - Article One

5. Love is Not a Fight - Warren Barfield

6. Cinderella - Steven Curtis Chapman

7. One World - Tobymac

8. No Matter What it Takes - Jeremy Camp

9. All For the Glory of You - Mark Harris

10.  I Fought the La - Newsboys

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