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Life FM Gippsland Newsletter Archive 2007
December 2007 - PDF versionCelebrating the Real meaning of Christmas
There’s a Christmas feature each day at noon from Birthday and AGMWe had a great roll up to our annual meeting with around 40 people helping us to celebrate our 4th Birthday on air. CoM member Heidi McIvor who stood down this year made us a beautiful chocolate birthday cake and after our meeting - where Peter Devonshire was accepted to the CoM - we all had cake! Thanks to retiring CoM members - Stuart Lawson and Heidi for their service to Life FM.
2007-2008 Committee of Management
Traralgon Launch
Christian Bookworld is part of CLC International - an International Mission organisation whose focus is on providing Christian literature to local communities as well as to over 57 countries around the world. Christian Bookworld is run as a ministry to support the International ministry. If you would like to volunteer to help out at the store - call 5174 0147.
Randell is in the office on Tuesdays from 9:30am till 3:30pm - from 28th January.
This year we will be applying for the renewal of our licence so we need to boost our membership numbers. If you sign up as a new member in - store (Tuesdays only) you’ll receive a great Life FM membership pack with a free CD and book and other Life FM goodies.
Sue Stacey was first to sign as a new member on our launch day - sh's pictured here with Life FM's Yvonne Hope Radio DramaDuring the school holidays (from 24th Dec) we are introducing Adventures in Odyssey
Prayer and Praise
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It’s been a very busy few weeks since our last newsletter - on the 17th November we launched our production studio /office in Christian Bookworld’s shop on the highway in Traralgon. We believe this is a God appointed partnership and we have been really blessed to have great people to partner with in a fabulous ministry. 
We are also blessed to have Randell Green working for Life FM in the Traralgon office. You’ll be hearing much more of Randell over Christmas and next year on the air. We’ll be looking for volunteers for Life FM next year to learn audio editing and production - with the option of doing that from Traralgon or the main studio in Sale.
The Christmas Carol gargling was part of the activities at the Traralgon Baptist Church Life FM afternoon. See if you can recognise the carols....
31 days Accommodation Needed
Please join us with a table of 8-10Sat 25th August - 7pm |
Volunteers Needed
Community Notices Producer:
Someone with computer audio editing experience with Adobe Audition (or Cool Edit Pro) software and MS Excel to edit and manage the on air local Community Notices. The person must be able to commit to a minimum of two hours per week.
Program Production Assistants:
We need people to assist in the preparation of programs for broadcast. These are downloaded from the web or ripped from CD's, then edited with Adobe Audition (or Cool Edit Pro) software and scheduled with MS Excel. Accuracy is a must as this is the front-line of our broadcasting.
We also need assistants to rip and catalogue music using Adobe Audition and BSI software.
If you love working with audio and computers and desire to be a part of an exciting ministry that is making a difference in Gippsland then send us a letter and resume describing your attention to detail, technical savvy and previous experience with audio editing.
There is a possibility that we could base some of this work in Traralgon - please let us know if that is your preferred option to Sale.
Accounts Assistant:
We are seeking someone with at least two years experience with QuickBooks Premier to process incoming funds and membership invoice management. The person must be able to commit to a minimum of two hours per week in the Sale office.
Send your letter and resume to: Station Manager Deb Bye - gippsland@lifefm.com.au
New Radio Drama
6 - 22 Aug - Amazing Grace
The film Amazing Grace tells the courageous story of William Wilberforce and his fight to abolish slavery in 19th century England. His allies in this war of words and ideas were John Newton (hymnwriter of "Amazing Grace") and former-slave-turned-bestselling writer Olaudah Equiano. Experience their stories-and how these three men came together-in Amazing Grace, a five-hour audio drama.
Win a copy of Amazing Grace Radio Drama - it's the August Coffee Club prize - sign up now!!!
23 Aug - 24 Sept - The Luke Reports
In first century Palestine, the physician Luke is on a mission to save the life of his friend Paul. His task: chronicling the life of a carpenter's son from Nazareth named Jesus.
Dr. Luke's travels take him through violent roads in Israel -- during a time in history just before the fall of Jerusalem. He encounters his own miracles along the way, hearing firsthand from Jesus' mother Mary and others who were changed forever by encountering "the Christ."
25 - 27 Sept - Father Gilbert "Healing"
1-6 Oct - Les Miserables
Prayer and Praise
- New Members -
We've had twenty new members since June- thank you and PRAISE GOD!!
- Continued Support -
We still need to encourage new membership and sponsors - tell all your friends about Life FM!
- Finance for Equipment -
There is still work to be finished in the studio so we need to continue our fundraising efforts and ask for God's provision.
- Technical Issues -
Pray for those who maintain our equipment and for those working on our studio installation - for those "extra" hours needed.
- The Board - As our AGM approaches please pray for God to touch the hearts of those who could fill the four vacant positions on the Board.
- Christian Volunteers to Run the Station - Please pray for God to send those with servant hearts that He would have in these positions .
- Praise God for His continued blessings - Just when you might think things aren't going anywhere, God sends another blessing - it might be another cheque, or a word of encouragement from someone - but it arrives right when we need it!
- Praise God for the tireless efforts of our members - We are so thankful for the faithful support we have had over the past eight years. We have come a long way and there's still a way to go, but together we can do it!
- Praise God for the faithful prayer team that meets each Wednesday
- Leongatha Supporters - Thanks to Johanna Haasjes and Doreen Western for their continued support organising regular sausage sizzles in Leongatha for Life FM. Thanks also to Albert Haasjes for organising the bbq and standing out in the cold! We really appreciate your efforts!
- Thanks to the CBF for an Operational Subsidy Grant of $25,939 to assist with our transmitter and microwave link site rental and power.
Mark Your Calendar - October -Wed 31st
Help us celebrate our 4th birthday on air - with a FREE dessert night for members - and the Annual General Meeting. Something a bit different and an opportunity to catch up with the latest Life FM developments. 7:30pm Sale City Band Rooms. If you're not a member - join now!
May 2007
Serving Jesus
Our God is faithful and even though we know many are “doing it tough” - He still provides.
“He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern” Luke 12:31
We KNOW that He will send the people HE wants to be involved with this ministry. At the moment we’re asking Him to provide us with more people to learn production and people to serve on the Committee of Management.
We are also asking Him to provide much needed funds to keep the station running.
We need people who will faithfully pray for those who listen to Life FM, many who don’t know Jesus. For hearts to be touched and also for those involved in getting the message out. For protection from the darkness that is always close by for those working on the front line of ministry.
How are you serving? Ask God if He wants you more involved in this ministry.
$50,000 by Monday 25th June
Last June we set a target to raise $40,000 by 5pm Friday 30th June 2006. This was a big leap of faith for us and we were blown away when yet again God confirmed that what we are doing at Life FM is what He wants...through His faithful people - YOU!
We were humbled by the response - 70 people collectively gave $40,000 - and it was a huge reminder that all our fundraising efforts are just that - efforts!
We continue to make these efforts by applying for grants, selling sponsorship advertising and holding fundraisers - and we know that God hears our prayers and knows our needs and that without Him touching your heart (and cash) we would be doing it all in our own strength.
That said, we have received a grant from the Community Broadcasting Fund to help pay our site rental on Mt Tassie and we will be applying for further grants to complete our studio installation.
It currently costs about $350 a day to keep the station running, which includes our site rental for the transmitter and now the microwave link. Also since July 1 last year we have been able to pay our part-time receptionist a small wage and after three years volunteering full time, the Station Manager now receives a part-time salary while still working full-time for Life FM. Our projected budget for 07/08 will bring this total cost to around $476 a day - so this year we’re asking God for $50,000 by 25th June.
Your tax deductible donation will help us achieve our daily goal and allow Life FM to continue telling people who “have ears to hear” about His saving grace and the sacrifice of Jesus through our music and programs we are fulfilling our mission to spread the Good News!
Our catch phrase is “a better Life for Gippsland” - it is the focus of all that we do to bring the message of the hope of Jesus into the hearts of those who listen to Life FM - YOU are an integral part in this listener supported ministry!
Please prayerfully fill in the form on page 2 and return to Life FM, PO Box 1378, Sale, 3853.
You can pay by cheque, credit card or arrange with your bank to Direct Credit to Life FM’s account. Please make sure you put your name as the reference.
Bendigo Bank
Branch :633-000
Acct : 116708298
Thank you for your support and your prayers.
Cameron Rash
Treasurer
Join LifeFM’s Coffee Club
Coffee Club membership is a new membership extra - for the price of one coffee per month - that’s just $3.00 per month!
Pay an extra $36 per year and you’re not only supporting the ministry of Life FM with the usual membership voting rights - as Coffee Club member you're eligible for the monthly Coffee Club prize - which will be announced on air and on the web each month as a Coffee Club member is randomly selected.
You will also receive an exclusive invitation to an annual Coffee Club event - maybe a movie or lunch - or a coffee! - and to other events from time to time with discount prices!
If you are already a paid up member we are offering you FREE Coffee Club membership which will expire when your Life FM membership does. If you renew your annual Life FM membership you have the choice of joining the Coffee Club for an extra $36 per year - or just continuing with your regular membership - for which we are most grateful.
Membership is not tax deductible and you must be a regular member (annual $33 or $22 concession) to join Coffee Club.
Additionally, we remind you that all donations over $2.00 to Life FM are tax deductible.
Sign up now! - the first prize draw will be Fri 29th June
Radio Drama
The Amazing Grace story continues with the story of John Newton starting on Monday 28th May at the new weekday time of 7am and repeated at 7pm Monday to Thursday.
At Home in Mitford starts Tues 5th June.
Combining the stellar script-adaptation skills of award-winning writer Paul McCusker with the best-selling novel by Jan Karon, Radio Theatre's At Home in Mitford will leave listeners longing for more. Set in the charming village of Mitford, this book will delight listeners as it draws them into the life of Father Tim, an Episcopal rector who finds himself running on empty and longing for change. His bachelor existence is changed and enriched by a lovable cast of characters, including a stray dog, a lonely boy, and a comely neighbor.
The Legend of Squanto starts Wed 4th July
Discover the incredible story of one of American history's least known, yet most compelling, figures as it unfolds in The Legend of Squanto. This Focus on the Family radio theatre drama is more than just a tale about an honest man who triumphed over tragedy. It is also a tribute to honor, integrity, and the God-given ability to look beyond the color of one's skin . . . and into the heart.
Prayer & Praise
- Praise God for His continued blessings
- Pray for our listeners - for those who God is waiting to touch. For those who are lonely, shut in, sick, or in prison.
- The Committee of Management
- for wisdom in planning for the future
- for new CoM members
- Praise God for new volunteers and for those He is yet to send!
- Prayer for the Life FM team
- for good health
- for energy and enthusiasm and wisdom
Mark Your Calendar
The Great Sausage Sizzle Challenge is an annual event to celebrate October - our anniversary month - so mark your diaries now. We're putting out the challenge to groups and businesses to raise funds for Life FM.
The group or business that raises the most money through sausage sizzles in October will win a sponsorship advertising package worth over $1000 and other great prizes.
Plan your sizzles now! Register your group by calling (03) 5143 0355 during office hours or email gippsland@lifefm.com.au
June - Trivia FUN Night - Sat 30th June - Garnsey Hall , Gippsland Grammar - Sale
October -Wed 31st help us celebrate our 4th birthday on air - with a FREE dessert night for members - and the Annual General Meeting. Something a bit different and an opportunity to catch up with the latest Life FM developments. 7:30pm Sale City Band Rooms
Membership Snapshot
We are concerned that our membership numbers are falling.
- April 2005 - 428 members
- April 2006 - 419 members
- April 2007 - 397 members
As we are now into our 4th year of broadcasting we need to start thinking about preparing for our licence review. This is a massive task but the things we need to show the Government in 2009 are membership, donation and feedback statistics to show that Gippsland wants Life FM to keep broadcasting. Please consider becoming a member - or renewing your membership. Call the office for more information - (03) 5143 0355.
April 2007 - pdf version
Easter Programs
Stay listening to Life FM 103.9 over Easter for a Good Friday edition of Face to Face at 1am & 1pm, A Different Perspective at 4am and 4pm and Insight for Living at 6am & 11pm. We’ll be featuring some Easter musicals Friday 8am and 7pm in place of our regular Gippsland Extra and Saturday and Sunday at 4pm in place of radio drama. There’s also an Easter edition of God’s Own Country Sat at 7pm and Heart and Soul Sunday at 9am and 8pm with special music selections for Good Friday and Easter Sunday - stay on Life FM this Easter!
Tupperware Stock Sale Fundraiser
There’ll be heaps of discounted Tupperware at this stock sale - and 10% of all sales goes to Life FM!
It’s all new demonstrator stock and comes with Tupperware’s lifetime warranty (plastic goods only)
Pop in to 35 Hobson Street Stratford, Sat 14th April - pick up a bargain - and help Life FM at the same time!
Drought Affects Money Tree
It’s very hard for many of us at the moment - considerably harder for those on the land and I know we are all praying hard for God to send healing rain.
There is another kind of drought that affects ministry - it’s the annual funding drought that lasts from around November to May each year.
This is the period when we’re all thinking about Christmas and presents and summer holidays and then the long weekends away and Easter is here before you realise!
We have paid for the installation of the microwave link but our funds are now very low as we move into the last part of the financial year.
As a listener supported ministry we ask you to prayerfully consider your giving to enable us to keep Life FM broadcasting the message of hope to our region.
New Radio Drama - Amazing Grace
To coincide with the upcoming movie with the same title, Amazing Grace - a Radio Theatre production from Focus on the Family will commence Saturday 14th April at 4pm and each episode will be repeated on Sundays at 4pm.
In this drama series over 12 weeks, you will meet William Wilberforce, a young politician with the desire to stop the slave trade, Olaudah Equiano, the slave-turned-author, and John Newton, the slave trader. With the same production team that brought us Bonhoeffer, “Amazing Grace presents the stories of three lives that converged at one point in history, stirring the conscience of a nation and changing their world – and ours –forever.”
Young John Newton traded slaves and became a slave to men and to his own depravity. So how is it that such a man could write the words Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me?
Oludah Equiano: At age 10, Oludah Equiano was brutally taken from Africa as a slave. Oppressed and betrayed, this child would become a man who defied his times with courage, ingenuity and faith.
William Wilberforce: a privileged young man and a rising star in British politics. So why would he throw it all away to fight for the freedom of a people he’d never known, in lands he’d never visited? Experience the story of a man who learned that conviction comes with a very high price - but a price worth paying to abolish slavery.
Don’t miss this Amazing story - on Life FM 103.9 - Sat 4pm from 14th April - repeated each Sunday at 4pm
Many Gifts
Have you ever wondered about the reading in 1 Corinthians 12.12-31 ‘the body does not consist of one member, but of many’ . . . a variety of gifts proceed from God, all given for the common good of the community.
Do you have a gift that calls you to local Christian radio? Life FM would love to hear from you to consider becoming a member of the Board to support a dynamic locally based missionary ministry.
The commitment that we would ask of you is to attend a meeting once a month, to support the Station in its wide and diverse range of initiatives, ideas for fund-raising, applying for funding, ongoing work with policies and procedures. There are many areas that you may have gifts and talents that you would like to offer and share with a Gippsland based Christian Radio Station.
Please prayerfully consider if God is calling you to this ministry and if so please call Life FM we would love to hear from you.
Heather Toms
President
Memberships
We are very grateful for the donations we receive - this keeps us on air - but as we are now into our 4th year of broadcasting we need to start thinking about preparing for our licence review. This is a massive task but the things we need to show the Government in 2009 are membership, donation and feedback statistics to show that Gippsland wants Life FM to keep broadcasting. Please consider becoming a member - or renewing your membership. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and with a regular bank transactions it’s easy! Call the office for more information - 5143 0355.
Mark Your Calendar
The Great Sausage Sizzle Challenge is an annual event to celebrate October - our anniversary month - so mark your diaries now. We're putting out the challenge to groups and businesses to raise funds for Life FM.
The group or business that raises the most money through sausage sizzles in October will win a sponsorship advertising package worth over $1000 and other great prizes.
Plan your sizzles now! Register your group by calling 5143 0355 during office hours or email gippsland@lifefm.com.au
June - annual on air appeal - more info in next newsletter and on air
July - Trivia FUN Night - date and venue to be set
October -Wed 31st
- help us celebrate our 4th birthday on air - with a FREE dessert night for members - and the Annual General Meeting. Something a bit different and an opportunity to catch up with the latest Life FM developments.
Feedback is Important
We need to hear what YOU think about our program schedule.
What do you think about the music?
Are the programs you want to listen to on at the right times for you?
We work out what and when we program by the feedback we get from you.
Call today - 5143 0357 and leave us a message - or email gippsland@lifefm.com.au or post PO Box 1378 Sale
February 2007
- PDF Version(504k)
New Programs in 2007
We are very excited about the new programs we’re introducing from Sat 3rd February. This has been made possible by the installation of the microwave link and lots of hard work by Beth and Deb.
There’s a full program guide inside but in brief we are stepping out in faith that we will have people to assist us preparing these programs for broadcast. We’ll have more news about our helpers in the next newsletter.
We’re trying some new times for things too so we need to hear what you think about our lineup. This is YOUR radio station - so please drop us a line or call the feedback number and leave a message.
Memberships Reminder
We are very grateful for the donations we receive - this keeps us on air - but as we are now into our 4th year of broadcasting we need to start thinking about preparing for our licence review. This is a massive task but the things we need to show the Government in 2009 are membership, donation and feedback statistics to show that Gippsland wants Life FM to keep broadcasting. Please consider becoming a member - or renewing your membership. All donations over $2 are tax deductible and with a regular bank transactions it’s easy! Call the office for more information - 5143 0355.
Feedback is Important
We need to hear what YOU think about the new lineup of programs.
What do you think about the music?
Are the programs you want to listen to on at the right times for you?
We work out what and when we program by the feedback we get from you.
Call today 5143 0357 and leave us a message - or email gippsland@lifefm.com.au
or post PO Box 1378 Sale
Studio Installation Begins
On the 20th December 2006 we commenced broadcasting from the Sale studio (again) - we did this for 3 weeks in 2003 but costs were too high using phone lines, so for the last 3 years we’ve been fundraising for a microwave link. Last newsletter we told you about the installation so now that the Sale dish is in things are much easier for us.
Then on the 6th January, Ralph (from BAE Systems) began installing the new studio equipment. There’s still a bit to go but we are moving ahead.
Deb is doing some training so that Life FM will be able to offer nationally accredited training in broadcasting. Hopefully we’ll be able start that sometime this year too! Praise God with us as these small but very significant steps enable us to grow this ministry!
Prayer & Praise
Praise God for His continued blessings
The Committee of Management
- for wisdom in planning for the future
- for new CoM members
Praise God for new volunteers
Prayers and thanks for Deb
- in her faith walk and full time work at Life FM
Prayers and thanks for Beth & Yvonne
- for their continued commitment and their hard work
Pray for our listeners
- for those who God is waiting to touch. For those who are lonely, shut in, sick, or in prison.
Focus On The Family
You’ll notice in our program guide that Focus on the Family is now being broadcast 7 days a week twice a day.
We believe this program has all the elements of what Life FM is about. While we have also scheduled several excellent Bible teaching programs, the guests and topics covered by Focus emphasise the family values and the spiritual encouragement we want to promote.
Focus does not pay us to broadcast their programs, but from time to time they do give us product so we can bless you with giveaways and prizes - like the beautiful prints at Christmas!
We are now also doing regular interviews with some of the folk from the head office in Melbourne. The many programs run by Focus are available to Gippsland as well and we would encourage you to check them out - www.families.org.au
Enclosed you will find a list of the magazines available through Focus. We thought you may like to check them out. Call the Focus office for more information about their programs or magazines - 1300300 361
Everyday at 5 on Life FM
Volunteer Honoured
Life FM is now in the fourth year of broadcasting but as you may know there was a lot of work done before we got to that day on October 2003!
Back in May 1999 when it became apparent that if we were to get feet to the vision for Christian radio in the region I knew I would need a LOT of help.
One of the first people I called into action was my friend Beth who was a bit of a whiz with computers. She agreed to help me hire the “right” computer for the job (she’s still advising us on computers and fixing them when they die) and then set about designing us a database so we could send our first newsletter.
In August 1999 we held a public meeting in Sale to see if there were others interested in our vision. There were - and the rest (as they say) is history!
Beth designed us a website and now also has a small web design business - Anchor Web Design - and she still maintains our site.
When we got to the stage of having to prepare for broadcast in 2003 - Beth was on hand again - I knew heaps about broadcasting but nothing much about computers and Life FM is a modern station with not a CD player in site!
Once we started we soon realised that we both had a LOT to learn about using computers to broadcast so we made a quick trip to some other stations to see what they were doing. Rhema FM in Gladstone spent a couple of days with us teaching us how to use our software and since those early days Beth has done lots of homework and experimenting.
There is so much work behind the scenes in getting programs and sponsors and community notices ready for air. We have a great team of volunteers who help us do that and we will be adding to the team again soon.
We (the Board of Gippsland Christian Broadcasters) thought that Beth’s seven years faithful service should be acknowledged and so at the last Board meeting Beth was awarded with Life FM’s first honorary Lifetime Membership.
Please continue to pray for our team and for Beth as she also deals with a disability and some days it’s physically very hard for her to work.
Deb Bye
Program Guide (see programs for details)
We've added new programs to our weekly program guide.
66/40 with Chuck Missler 66 books written by 40 authors spanning thousands of years - The Bible is Chuck Missler’s passion. Offering a fresh focus on events and trends in the world around us, this bible study - 66/40 reaches millions daily
The Reality Zone - a program for youth presented by youth and it’s Australian! - The Reality Zone is a one hour weekly radio show geared for today’s global youth culture.
Adventures In Odyssey - Join Whitt, the amusement arcade owner, and his friends, as they learn more about the principles of God and the importance of friendship on Adventures In Odyssey, an exciting kids program from Focus On The Family for the young and the young at heart!
Tale2Tell - Bible stories come alive in Tale2Tell with Andrew Devis. Andrew works as an Evangelist for Leeds City Mission with an emphasis on ‘live’ Bible story telling in primary schools and churches.
Wednesday Worship with Deb Bye - Take some time out midweek to refocus and join Deb Bye for Wednesday Worship with a great lineup of classic and contemporary worship.
History Makers - Be inspired by stories of people who have been successful in sport, business, politics, media, ministry and life in general - join Matt Prater for History Makers - an Australian radio program, interviewing people about life, success and faith. Laugh, learn, grow and be challenged by History Makers
Radio Drama -
Years ago, one man raised questions about the role of faith and freedom in a godless society, and paid for the answers with his life. His name was Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom is his story. (3Feb - 17Mar)
Father Gilbert (24 & 31Mar) Where the Heart Is, centers around a 16th century artifact covered with gems and reputed to have miraculous powers. Supposedly it's hidden in the church Father Gilbert shepherds, and he suspects the American "antiques dealer" when there's a break-in...
Feedback line - (03) 5143 0357
Tell us what you think about our new programs - call the feedback line and leave a message we can share - (03) 5143 0357
Christmas 2006
Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas!! We get really excited at this time of year because there’s so much wonderful Christmas music focusing on the real Reason for the Season!
It’s a family focused MUSICAL Christmas on Life FM this year….we’re featuring several different musicals as well as some radio drama and all your favourite Christmas songs….
There’s special editions of all our regular programs and our Christmas Features include:
A Thrill of Hope - Christmas is truly the season for miracles -- a time that fosters hope and healing. Yet for many, Christmas loses its meaning against the stresses of the world and personal struggles. Now, more than ever, the world seems out of control . . . the daily headlines cause despair and fear to haunt our hearts. A Thrill of Hope illuminates the messages of renewal, faith and hope in Jesus Christ.
The message of the Gospel rings out loud and clear in Christmas Is Jesus, a musical that echoes the true reason for our seasonal celebration -- it's all about Jesus!
That’s the Good News - the story of Will, a radio news announcer in the small town in Nebraska as he faces his first Christmas without his wife of 40 years. Because of her death, Will looks at the world in a different light, especially the news he reads everyday of murder and theft and struggles with bad things happening to good and innocent people. Through a series of events and interaction with key people in his life, Will finds true peace on earth.
We couldn’t go through Christmas without hearing the classic from Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol - this is a dramatized radio play and it will take you back to the time of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim.
Then join Deb at 9pm Christmas Eve for favourite Christmas Carols followed at 11pm by Radio J - Radio Jerusalem (Radio J) transports listeners back to the first Christmas where they listen to events as they might have been reported on a radio station of the day. With the use of cash-calls, sponsorship announcements, phone-ins, jingles, gossip, news and roving reports, Radio J’s announcer, Sammy Amos presents a lively re-enactment of the Christmas story with humour and drama
Join Deb again on CHRISTMAS DAY from 11am for more great Christmas music and special Christmas programs.
Don’t miss Christmas - The Message. Hear the Christmas story come alive as you listen to Mark Lowry read the Old Testament prophecies of Jesus up to the birth of the Christ. This feature includes the song "Mary, Did You Know" written and recorded by Mark Lowry as well as a bonus interview with Mark detailing the story behind the song and special Christmas memories.
And at 3pm Christmas Day we present a wonderful Christmas musical titled Repeat the Sounding Joy. This is an intriguing look at the sharing of the Christmas story, moving from modern day through different eras back to Bethlehem. New and beloved songs tell the timeless message of Christ's birth, each arranged in period style. A spectacular, one-of-a-kind sequence pays tribute to classic Christmas films with the opportunity to recreate songs and scenes from A Christmas Carol to It's a Wonderful Life.
There’s great Christmas music throughout the day so please turn the radio on for Christmas with Life FM - 103.9 - where the only thing that really matters is Jesus!
A Christmas Blessing from Focus on The Family and Life FM
Focus on the Family Australia has very generously given us four copies of a special limited edition and numbered print by Canadian artist G. Harvey titled Christmas in the Village so we can bless you!
Just email gippsland@lifefm.com.au by Wednesday 20th December and we’ll draw four winners from the entries received. Winners will be announced on Gippsland Today on the 22nd.
Please enter me in the draw for the Christmas in the Village print.
Feedback
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1Th5:11
Life FM now has a feedback line (03) 5143 0357
Call anytime and record a message - we can then broadcast your message and hopefully encourage others. Let us know how Life FM has encouraged you - let’s build each other up!
Prayer and Praise
- Members & Sponsors
current membership 371 with 49 overdue +20 sponsors - Praise God for His continued blessings
- The Committee of Management - we have 3 vacancies
- Christian Volunteers to Run the Station - Praise for students doing work experience over summer
- Pray for our listeners - for those who God is waiting to touch. For those who are lonely, shut in, sick, or in prison.
Iron Chef Competition - photos
Deb, Beth & Yvonne attended Maffra Show and Life FM was entered in the media section of the Gippsland Iron Chef competition. Others in the section were Prime TV, Bureau of Meteorology, Wellington Shire, ABC Radio, Gippsland Times, 3TR FM and Southern Rural Water. Deb cooked up a fillet of lamb with mustard and tarragon sauce - served with asparagus and Desiree potatoes and finished with homemade (by Margaret Uebergang) Rosemary and Quince jelly. Margaret tutored Deb in the finer points of presentation. Beth created a delicious dessert of fresh strawberries with red wine and vinegar sauce topped with lavender cream. All products used were from Gippsland! Life FM came 2nd after Southern Rural Water’s presentation of carp and rabbit dishes and 3TR FM came 3rd with lamb sausages. This was a fabulous opportunity for publicity and the chefs looked great in special Iron Chef hats made by Beryl Harris. Gabriel Gate was the chair of the judges panel - so it was all fair dinkum!
Microwave Link Installation - photos
After three years of praying, planning and fundraising we are taking the next step in our journey in developing this new radio station. When we started broadcasting on 29th October 2003 it soon became evident that we could not continue using telephone lines to broadcast because the phone bills were $1000 per week!!
That’s when we started pre-recording all our music (remember the loops?) - initially it was an hour, then we expanded and experimented and eventually had 24 hours of music playing on a loop. We were able to arrange the loops to vary the programs each day and then in 2005 we introduced our automation software. This meant we could provide more diversity to the music and programs and not have to record hours of music each few weeks! I say “we” but most of the working out how to do things with computers was done by our program producer and webmaster, Beth Harris. This has been a monumental effort and even though we have had to drive up to the transmitter at Mt Tassie every six weeks or so, we have been very encouraged by the feedback we’ve had.
You know that we have been fundraising for the last 3 years and we thank all those who have held sausage sizzles, sold homemade cards, shopped at Ritchies, gone to events and even bought Tupperware! Thanks also to those who have generously donated anything from two dollars to twenty-two thousand dollars!! YOU have helped to get us this far!! We have also received some grant money from the many grant applications we have submitted.
So, on the 8th November 2006 a microwave dish was raised onto the tower at Mt Tassie! Tony, Ralph and Tony from BAE Systems are handling the installation. The studio dish should be installed in the next few weeks and hopefully all systems will be operational by Christmas. PRAISE GOD! - Photos -
This means no more trips up the mountain! AND we will have the capacity to do “live” broadcasts. This will make it easier for us to assist with emergency coverage (fire & flood) and eventually we will have more programs and even some more announcers! All this takes time and committed volunteers so please keep praying for us and remember that we need your financial support through donations, memberships and sponsorships (if you’re in business) to keep the station on air. God has given us a tremendous opportunity to reach out across Gippsland with the power of His word - please help us to build on what we’ve started and to make this a radio station that brings Jesus to every home in our region!
Crossing the Gap - New Year's Eve
Join Crossing the Gap - Victoria’s Christian FMX Team - at the Gormandale track for an exciting NYE celebration. Starts at 7:30pm with lots of games for the kids. What a great way to start 2007 - CTG events are evangelism focused and the stunts are spectacular! Stay listening to Life FM for more info or check the CTG website or all Ben Bowen - 0438 741 662
3 Years On Air !!
Plan to stay close to the radio on Sunday 29th October- whether you're in the car or having a BBQ or relaxing at home - There'll be an EXCITING announcement on our birthday – as well as lots of giveaways with Deb on air from 10am till 5pm.
Since going on air around 2:18am on the 29th October 2003 we have achieved some amazing things with very limited resources. God has been more than gracious and we are so thankful to Him for prompting YOU to donate to this new ministry.
Our end of the year fundraiser brought $40,000 in (as we had asked!) God is so faithful! Many of those who donated were not even members - just listeners who love what we’re doing and want to keep us on air.
We have been so encouraged to hear that we are being listened to in shops, businesses, hospitals, prison, lots of cars and many, many homes from Melbourne to Orbost!
Volunteers have put in 2876 hours in the first 40 weeks of this year and we are so grateful to have this valuable resource. We need more volunteers as the station grows - we’ll have job info from time to time in the newsletter and on the website.
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Deb does admin with assistance from Yvonne, as well as PR, meetings, interviews, sponsorship and pretty much whatever else has to be done. Beth does most of the production work, as well as the web site, databases and birthday cheesecakes! |
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Admin Assistant and Receptionist Yvonne keeps the office running |
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Robyn is a regular - researching and writing up community notices and keeping our volunteer log book up to date. |
There’s others who come in from time to time to do jobs and we are so grateful for their time and willingness to help.
Consider Serving
Have you ever considered being a missionary at home? (See AGM Info)
We are always looking for new members for our Committee of Management who will help to develop this ministry to it's full potential.
LIFE FM will be best served if the CoM members are acquainted with the work that the organisation undertakes, and are committed, active Christians.
Prospective members should have a good sense of their own skills and abilities to serve the organisation, as well as being highly motivated to attend Board meetings, training, Planning Days, and the Annual General Meeting. All Board members shall sit on or chair at least one sub committee.
Meetings are held monthly.
Please prayerfully consider the possibility.
God Answers Prayer
Back I June we set a target to raise $40,000 by 5pm Friday 30th June 2006. This was a big leap of faith for us and we were blown away when I received a call on the last day of the appeal from a listener who wanted to know how things were going with the fundraising. I was over the moon because at that time I was up to my elbows processing credit card donations, adding them up as we went - and we were almost halfway! I figured if God got us even half of what we asked for we were more than blessed!
THEN this faithful servant of God said to me “give me a call when you’ve added it all up and I’ll make up the difference!” Tears of joy and gratitude flowed as I hung up the phone. Yet again God has confirmed that what we are doing at Life FM is what He wants! That by telling people who “have ears to hear” about His saving grace and the sacrifice of Jesus through our music and programs we are fulfilling our mission to spread the Good News!
Our catch phrase is “a better Life for Gippsland” - it is the focus of all that we do to bring the message of the hope of Jesus into the hearts of those who listen to Life FM - YOU are an integral part in this listener supported ministry!
We have been successful in receiving two grants from the Community Broadcasting Fund this year. This money will help to pay our site rental on Mt Tassie and also assist in our fundraising for a microwave link and studio equipment. It currently costs about $453 a day to keep the station running. This includes our site rental, power and since July 1 this year we have been able to pay our part-time receptionist and after three years volunteering full time at Life FM, I am also now receiving a part-time salary. I continue to work full-time for Life FM, so this has been most appreciated! Our projected budget will bring this to around $630 a day.
Your tax deductible donation will help us achieve our daily goal - please prayerfully fill in the form below and return to Life FM PO Box 1378 Sale 3853.
You can pay by cheque, credit card or arrange with your bank to Direct Credit to Life FM’s account. Please make sure you put your name as the reference.
Bendigo Bank, Branch :633-000 Acct : 116708298
You can also donate by printing and sending this form or by using the donation button below to make a secure credit card donation.
Thank you for your support and your prayers.
Deb Bye
Station Manager
New Voices on Life FM
| It’s great to welcome Trish Broadbear into the production side of the station. Trish has served as a member of the Committee of Management and as of 30th October you will hear her reading community announcements. | |
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Trish is very active in her community with KYB, CWCI and U3A. |
| You’ll also be hearing new voices on our Life Spots. We held auditions earlier this year and met some great people! | |
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Carol is from Boolarra and loves exercising and reading. |
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Ruby is from Morwell and loves food (so do we!) and fun. |
Life FM AGM 2006
Thursday 9th November 2006 7:30pm VRI Hall, Queens Parade TRARALGON (park behind near tennis courts
Agenda
- Welcome
- Apologies
- Minutes Of The Annual General Meeting 10 Nov 2005
- Financial Report
- Com Report
- Station Manager Report
- Appointment Of Auditor
- Election Of Four Committee Of Management Members
NB: No matters other than those listed above can be dealt with (Rule 20)
Current Committee of Management
- Colin Coomber - standing down
- Stuart Lawson
- Heidi McIvor
- Cyril Payne
- Beth Harris
- Cameron Rash
- Don McLeod - term expired
- Heather Toms - term expired
- VACANT
- Debbie Bye - Station Manager’s CoM position - ex officio (Rule 12.2)
Nominations
If you wish to nominate someone for the Committee of Management, please fill in and returnthe Nomination form to Life FM, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853
**Please note that to nominate someone you must be a financial member of Life FM over the age of eighteen (Rule 24.2)
Your signed nomination form must arrive at the Life FM office no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday 31st October.
Details of the nominees will then be posted on the Life FM web site on Thursday 2nd November and also displayed at the AGM (Rule 12.6).
Voting will only be required if there is more than the required number of nominees.
Voting
If you are unable to attend the AGM and would like to vote, you may request an absentee voting form (Rule 24.4) from the Life FM office by phoning 5143 0355 or email - gippsland@lifefm.com.au and a voting form will be sent out to you.
Your absentee vote will need to arrive at the Life FM office no later than 5:00pm on Wednesday 8th November (Rule 24.4.1) and this includes any proxy votes.
(Rule 24.3).
To obtain a proxy form contact the Life FM office.
GCB Rules of Assocation
A copy of the Rules of Association is available at the Life office upon request for all financial members.
Rennovations
Junee Cruz who is just startiugn a new business - J Cruz Painting & Decorating has been busy painting our storeroom and doors. He did a very professional job - which is difficult - as you'll appreciate if you've seen the Sale office building.
Mountain Top Experience
Deb and Beth had a Mountain Top Experience 4WD tour with Ron Camier around the Copper Mine and the Ghost Towns behind Walhalla. We recorded the trip so you’ll soon hear Deb screaming around the bush tracks. If you like roller coasters - you’ll love Ron’s driving!
CWCI Camp
Deb and Heather Toms attended CWCI Camp at Lakewood Park 13-15 Oct. Deb was the mission speaker - talking about Life FM of course!
June 2006 - PDF version of Jun 06 Newsletter (661 kb)
It’s Tax Time!
In the Sermon on the Mount as recorded in Luke 6:38, Jesus tells us “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
Well the taxman is not as generous as God but at this time of year it’s a reminder that when we give to a worthy cause (at least that the Government deems worthy enough to grant tax deductibility status!), that we can even “get some back”.
It’s been a great blessing for Life FM to gain tax deductibility status because not only does it mean we are “worthy” in the eyes of the land BUT it means as we give towards the work of the station, sowing seeds into the harvest of LIFE, we regain not only some of what we’ve given financially, but we also reap the eternal rewards and the satisfaction of knowing that our dollars maybe helping someone else to get in touch with Jesus through the vital ministry of Life FM.
I’m constantly amazed at the number of businesses who are playing Life FM in their stores and the number of people who don’t attend church who are listening! Praise God that the Holy Spirit can use all these opportunities to touch hearts that we could NEVER reach without the intimate understanding that only HE has!
As we creep financially ever closer to having the funds for a microwave link and studio equipment (we’ve nearly halfway thanks to another grant just received from the Community Broadcast Fund!), I urge you to prayerfully consider donating to Life FM to push this ministry forward. We’re into our third year on air and we need to be able to budget to pay our full time staff.
Your donation before June 30th will greatly assist and your regular donations help us to plan head.
All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible!
We’ve set a target to raise $40,000 by 5pm Friday 30th June 2006 can you help us meet that target?
Our catch phrase is “a better Life for Gippsland” it is the focus of all that we do to bring the message of the hope of Jesus into the hearts of those who listen to Life FM YOU are an integral part in this listener supported ministry!
Your tax deductible donation will help us achieve our goal of $40,000 please prayerfully fill in the form below and return to Life FM PO Box 1378 Sale 3853.
You can pay by cheque, credit card or arrange with your bank to Direct Credit to Life FM’s account. lease make sure you put your name as the reference.
Bendigo Bank, Branch :633000
Acct : 116708298
Thank you for your support and your prayers.
Deb Bye
Station Manager
CROSSING THE GAP raised $2535
The Gippsland based Christian Freestyle Motocross Crossing the Gap group held a fundraiser for Life FM on Sat 3rd June. This event was for the “young at heart” and the evening included a FREE BBQ, live bands, a spectacular fireworks display which was generously donated by Fitzpatrick’s fireworks and high flying motocross stunts.
The Crossing the Gap events are held every few months and are usually all free BUT this time the CTG team decided to charge a $10 gate fee and give all the proceeds to Life FM!! Thanks also to the team of youth from Sale who came to assist on the gate and with parking. There seemed to be so many cars!
The cars to watch though, were the beat up bombs in the Pig Pen Arena. We arrived around 5:00pm and it was just getting dark. There was a heavy dew on the ground but there was already a huge crowd gathered and the air was alive with the sound of live music on the truck stage. There was the lovely smell of sizzling sausages in the air and I was very pleased to see drum fires lit along the viewing perimeter. There was also the makings of a large bonfire for later. This was much appreciated when the temperature got down to around 3 degrees by around 7pm!
The action started with the guys on the bikes doing amazing aerial stunts. MC Jeremy Aitken was diligent in keeping the crowd behind the barrier and call the “moves”. He said that no stunt was ever performed unless it had been rigorously practiced and that was evident with only a couple of spills from which all walked away without visible limping!
Then they brought out the “farm bombs” every young persons dream to drive a “bomb” around a paddock and over jumps. One got stuck on a jump and another caught fire but the crowd loved it and the CTG guys hammed it up!
There was an intermission and we heard a gospel skit and some more live music also the chance to indulge in a free sausage! Then more motocross and car racing all interspersed with fabulous fireworks. The grand finale was a spectacular display (one of the best I’ve ever seen!) All in all a fabulous event keep your eye out for the next CTG event and please support these guys and this exciting ministry.
It was so good to see and hear young people talking openly and with excitement about Jesus! Well done and thank you!
Deb Bye
Positions Vacant
Sponsorship Sales excellent income potential and flexible hours sound like the job for you? Life FM is looking for someone who is a selfstarter with a driver’s licence, good record keeping and organisational skills, a strong belief in the aims of Life FM, excellent communication and computer skills and a willingness to learn to sell sponsorship advertising for the station. Remuneration is 40% of packages sold (ex GST) and there is a three month probationary period. Send your CV to
deb@lifefm.com.au or mail to Station Manager Life FM, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853.
Bequests
The many people in Gippsland who don’t know our Lord Jesus who benefit from the music and programs on Life FM will be very grateful for the generosity of individuals bequeathing funds to Life FM Gippsland.
Life FM Gippsland can provide legal organisations with suggested bequest clauses. For more information contact the office (03) 5143 0355 or PO Box 1378, Sale 3853 or email gippsland@lifefm.com.auMarch 2006- PDF version of March 06 Newsletter (1.31 mb)
- Emergency Response
- Prayer Points
- Listener Survey
- New Drama
- Gippsland Today with Deb Bye
- What Does Life FM Mean to you?
- Fundraisers Coming Up
- Donating is EasyNew Office @ Newborough
- Life FM Membership
- Auditions - Have a Go!
- You Can Make A Difference
- Positions Vacat
- Deputations
Emergency Response
Life
FM recently had the opportunity to support emergency services when
Station Manager Deb Bye with production assistance from Beth Harris
provided up to date reports on developments in the Moondarra fires
in Gippsland. They regularly broadcast updates on road closures
and threats of spot fires and ember attacks as the fires approached
areas north of Moe, Tyers and Yallourn North.
Using updates issued by the DSE and CFA, announcements were broadcast on Life FM between songs throughout Sunday and again on Australia Day. Minor coverage and updates were provided on cooler days. Covering this kind of an emergency is difficult at the best of times but Debbie and Beth also had to overcome the lack of a link between the Life FM studio and the transmitter. All coverage was pre-recorded and loaded by modem so that Gippslanders could be kept up-to-date on Life FM.
In February, Debbie & Beth traveled to Walhalla for a briefing for the communities directly affected by the Moondarra bushfires by the Gippsland Tourism Response and Recovery Group.
Debbie said "Having gained experience with emergency procedures
with the ABC, it was great to be able to swing Life FM into emergency
mode and provide these updates to our listeners. We have quite a
few members in the affected areas and we knew that we had the ability
to keep focused on the local situation because we are not associated
with any networks."
"It has been great to get feedback from our listeners praising
Life FM for the accurate and informative updates," Debbie said.
"Now we have the opportunity to encourage people back to the region by using our radio station to spread the good word about Gippsland"
Prayer Points
The prayer co-coordinators for Life FM are keen to hear from anyone
who would like to be a part of our Prayer Chain.
"We make a commitment to pray immediately upon receiving the
request by phone and to then pass on the request to the next person
on the list, to ensure the widest possible prayer cover. We do not
delete or add anything to the request, and it will be kept confidential".
If you are willing to be a part of the Prayer Chain, please contact
either
Heather Toms on (03) 5199 2711 or
Alison Clarke on (03) 5145 6971
- PRAISE GOD for the continued response from people who are tuning into Life FM
- Please pray for the right people to take up the sales contractor and admin positions
- Please pray for those working at the station to stay healthy and positive
Listener Survey
Life FM is here for YOU so we need to know lots of different things
in order to bring you top quality programs. Please take the time
to answer our survey questions on the back of this page and not
only will you be helping us to plan future programs and
music BUT each 5th survey form returned before Friday 31st March
will receive a FREE copy of the book LEFT BEHIND - we have 20 copies
to give away so please get those surveys back ASAP! For extra copies
of the survey call the office.
Deadline for the survey is Friday 31st March.
- Download and Email (rtf)
New Drama
We're starting some exiting new programs including some from Focus on the Family Radio Theatre and the Left Behind series. Fabulous dramatisations of exciting books - fact and fiction!
Each episode will be aired three times a day at 7am, 7pm & 11pm. Times will be reviewed based on survey response.
Start
dates for these great Focus on the Family dramas:
- 13 March - Anne of Green Gables
- 27 March - The Secret Garden
- 3 April - The Hiding Place
Start
Dates for Left Behind Series:
- 17 April - Left Behind
- 3 May - Tribulation Force
- 19 May - Nicolae
- 6 June - Soul Harvest … more to come
Gippsland
Today with Deb Bye
Join Deb each Friday from 8am for great music and interviews. Deb's regular guests include the RSPCA, Wes Jay from The Rock Across Australia, GCASA, Road Safety and now and then there's the odd artist interview as well as items of local interest. You can see and hear past interviews on the web and if you're geared up with an MP3 player you can even download to hear later. Gippsland Today is repeated Friday afternoon's at 5pm.
What does Life FM mean to you?
We hear lots of stories when we visit churches and meetings and we thought it would be a good idea to pass some of these stories on to others.
Your "Life" experience may touch someone else's heart so let us know how Life FM has made a difference in your life. Write to: Life Story, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853 or leave Feedback on the website.
Fundraisers
CROSSING THE GAP - Sat 3rd June 2006
Christian Freestyle Motocross Event! The Gippsland based Crossing
the Gap group will be holding a fundraiser for Life FM on Sat 3rd
June. This is an event for the "young at heart" and the
evening will include a BBQ, live bands, a jumping castle, games
and high flying motocross stunts.
4:30PM Saturday 3rd June at 'The Pig Pen Arena' Follow the signs from Gormandale. Stay listening to Life FM for more info.
RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Are you supporting Life FM through Ritchies IGA Supermarkets? Sign
up for Life FM next time you shop at Ritchies in Maffra or Sale
and every time you buy groceries Life FM BENEFITS! Up to Feb 06
we have received $1605.23-and that's with just a few nominating
Life FM for their Community Benefits dollars. Why not join us and
make a difference simply by doing your grocery shopping!
Donating
is Easy & Tax Deductible
The Life FM piggy bank is getting VERY thin!!
Please help to keep him looking better!
It's easier than ever! You can make secure credit card donations through our website www.lifefm.com.au or go to your bank and organise a regular direct donation - please make sure your name is on the transaction so we can send you a receipt for your tax deduction!
Our Bank account is with Bendigo Bank - BSB 633000 Account 116708298
You can also send a cheque to Life FM PO Box 1378, Sale 3853 or
phone the office with your credit card details on
(03) 5143 0355 during office hours.
Membership Is Important
We have 408 current members and around 90 people haven't renewed
over the last 6 months. We urge you to please renew your membership
and encourage your friends to join too!
Our membership numbers have dropped since we were licensed and it's
really important to keep the numbers up not only so we can send
you newsletters and keep you informed but when we need to renew
our licence that we can show that Gippsland REALLY wants Life FM!
It costs less than a CD!
You will receive an invoice when it's time to renew your membership.
Auditions - "Have a Go"
Fancy having a go at being on air? We're holding auditions for more voices for Life FM. You'll need to be able to read fluently with clear pronunciation and take direction. Until we can run training programs we only need a few more voices but we will keep your information on file. No broadcast experience necessary.
BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT !!
Each audition should take 15mins - call 5143 0355 during office
hours to book.
- Sat 1st April - between 1pm and 5pm in Suite 24, Latrobe Business Centre, Darlimulah Ave, Newborough
- Sat 8th April - between 10am and 5pm at the studio 204 Raymond
Street, Sale
New
Office @ Newborough
Thanks to a generous donor we have been able to open an office
for Life FM in Newborough.
It's Suite 24 in the Latrobe Business Centre in Darlimulah Ave.
Cyril Payne has set up a studio in the suite and that's where he
records HymnSong which of course is on Life FM from 6am Sunday mornings.
.... Come and say G'day ....
From Friday 5th May we will have someone in the office from noon till 4:30pm (1st Friday of each month). So if you have any questions about Life FM or you just want to say hello - we'll be there!
Positions Vacant
Administration - we need someone who's proficient with QuickBooks Pro to assist with our accounting. High level computer skills are essential. Remuneration and hours to be negotiated. Position is based in Sale office.
Sponsorship Sales - excellent income potential and flexible hours - sound like the job for you? Life FM is looking for someone who is a self-starter with a driver's licence, good record keeping and organisational skills, a strong belief in the aims of Life FM, excellent communication and computer skills and a willingness to learn - to sell sponsorship advertising for the station. Remuneration is 40% of packages sold (ex GST) and there is a three month probationary period.
Send your CV for either position to deb@lifefm.com.au or mail to Station Manager Life FM, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853.
You Can Make a Difference
The
Boiling Frog Syndrome goes something like this: "If you throw
a frog into a pot of boiling water, he will jump out. But if you
place a frog into a pot of cold water and turn the heat on low,
it will float there quite placidly. As the water gradually heats
up, the frog will sink into a tranquil stupor, exactly like one
of us in a hot tub, and before long, with a smile on its face, it
will unresistingly allow itself to be boiled to death. Now I'm not
sure this really works with frogs, (I couldn't bring my self to
find out), but I am certain that it works with people. I believe
that we are all sitting in a big pot and the water is beginning
to boil. IT’S LATER THAN YOU THINK! What can YOU do to make
a difference?
Deputations
…. to Your Church, Club or Group...
There's so much that has happened since we started broadcasting
in October 2003. If you would like to hear first-hand some of the
exciting stories of how God has moved to bring this radio station
to Gippsland - give me a call on 5143 0355 or email deb@lifefm.com.au
and we'll make arrangements for a visit to your club, group or church.
I look forward to meeting you - Deb
October 2005
PDF version of October 05 Newsletter (2046 kb)
2 YEARS ON AIR - Help Us celebrate!
Can you believe it's been 2 years! We can't! The time has slipped by so quickly and even though we've been looping music we've managed to introduce some programs and keep up with our growing list of sponsorship-advertising. Plan to stay close to the radio on sat 29th oct - whether you're in the car or having a bbq or relaxing at home - There'll be an EXCITING announcement on our birthday - as well as lots of give aways with Deb on air from 10am till 7pm
Since going on air around 2:18am on the 29th October 2003 we have achieved some amazing things with very limited resources. there's a list of milestones and answered on page ?)
PEOPLE
Welcome on Board!
Mark Watson joined us as our sales representative in August - if
you're in business in Gippsland you may hear from Mark. We've developed
some great new - an very affordable - sponsorship advertising packages
so call the office to find out more.
Paul Lees has joined us on the Work for the Dole Program so we
continue our association with East Gippsland TAFE. Paul is maintaining
our CD library and is working on getting web links to all the artists
you hear on Life FM.
Also joining us on the Work for the 4 Dole scheme is Leigh May -
Leigh has had some past radio experience and he is in training in
production.
Vicki Kent is helping out on reception while Yvonne has a break and Kerrie Hall is also assisting in that area through WFD.
Cyril Payne from the Latrobe Valley has joined us and is presenting a special program on Sundays mornings called HymnSong. He has worked for the BBC and more recently in community radio. If you have a favourite hymn you'd like to hear, this is your chance - Cyril is calling for requests so write to us at PO Box 1378, Sale 3853 or email programs@lifefm.com.au.
Welcome also to Tess who has joined us through a CentreLink program - Tess is cleaning for us each week and it's wonderful!
OFFICE HOURS
We apologise for not having regular office hours but until we get
fulltime staff we are relying on the generosity of our volunteers.
Deb and Beth are in and out of the office traveling around the huge
broadcast area so at present we do our best to open the office Monday
from 9:30am - 5pm, Tues & Wed 9:30am - 12:30pm and Thurs &
Fri from 2-5pm. These are the hours that Yvonne works in reception.
- if the door is open - otherwise - someone is there and you're
welcome to drop in.
You can always ring first - the calls are switched through to the
mobile if we are out and about we'll be able to help in one way
or another.
FUNDRAISERS
RITCHIES COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Are you supporting Life FM through Ritchie's IGA Supermarkets?
If not sign up for Life FM and every time you buy groceries Life
FM BENEFITS!
Up to Sept 05 we have received
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO HAVE SAUSAGE SIZZLE
During our anniversary month - October - we've put out the challenge to Gippsland groups to raise funds for Life FM. The group that raises the most money through sausage sizzles in October will win the prize package worth over $1000.00.
Register your group by calling 5143 0355 click here
Competition closes - Thursday 27th October 2005. Winners will be announced on Saturday 29th . Sign up now and help Life FM while you help your club or group OR business.
FEEDBACK
"Thank you for the great music....it does help keep you focused on the One who does matter.....thanks" Jo
About our Podcasting - "What a great idea... and your information page is brilliant... what a great job.... well done to the folks that put this together" Allen
"Dear Life FM I listen to your radio station a lot especially when delivering pizzas,I find it very uplifting" Richard
"My family loves the music on your station, its always uplifting" Michelle & Dave
"As I said I happened on you by accident and have been a fan since. It is so good to listen to clean music and music that brings the Lord into my mind and heart. I am waking and going to sleep each day with the Lord and through the day you keep him by my side. Thank you" Ann
"Thank you for your continued encouraging programs - it gives those who hear the daily broadcast a much needed focus in their daily walk with the Lord. Bless you all at Life FM as you continue to be faithful servants of the Lord." Winsome
"I love listening to your inspirational Christian music which praises our amazing creator. When people come to our house 103.9 is sounding in the background. Great in the evenings after 7 to relax and chat by." Ian
DONATING IS EASY AND TAX DECUCTIBLE
If 90 people give $1,000 once, = $90,000
If 180 people give $500 once, = $90,000
If 150 people give $50 a month for one year, = $90,000
If 87 people give $20 weekly for one year, = $90,480
If 174 people give $10 weekly for one year, = $90,480
We have 400 current members
Printable Donation Form or donate online through our Secure Store
SHARE YOUR LIFE STORY
What does Life FM mean to you?
We'd love to hear your story and to share it with others to encourage
and inspire them.
We hear so many stories when we visit churches and meetings so we
thought it would be a good idea to pass these stories on. Call the
office 5143 0355 or write to Life Story, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853
and we'll be in touch to get YOUR "Life" story.
Your "Life" experience may touch someone's heart!
AGM 2005
Thursday 10th November 2005, 7:00pm at the Latrobe City Sports Club, 107 - 111 Crinigan Rd MORWELL
AGENDA
- WELCOME
- APOLOGIES
- MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 11 Nov 2004
- FINANCIAL REPORT
- CoM REPORT
- STATION MANAGER REPORT
- APPOINTMENT OF AUDITOR
- ELECTION OF FOUR COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT MEMBERS
NB: No matters other than those listed above can be dealt with
(Rule 20.8)
Current Committee of Management
1. Colin Coomber
2. Stuart Lawson
3. Heidi Saliba
4. Beth Harris - term expired
5. Alison Clarke - term expired
6. Cameron Rash - term expired
7. Heather Toms
8. Stewart Cramer - filling vacancy
9. VACANT
10. Debbie Bye - Station Manager's CoM position - ex officio (Rule
12.2)
NOMINATIONS
If you wish to nominate someone for the Committee of Management, please fill in and return the form below to Life FM, PO Box 1378, Sale 3853
**Please note that to nominate someone you must be a financial member of Life FM over the age of eighteen (Rule 24.2)
Your signed nomination form must arrive at the Life FM office no later than 5:00pm on Tuesday 1st November. Details of the nominees will then be posted on the Life FM web site on Thursday 3rd November and also displayed at the AGM (Rule 12.6).
For Committee of Management Nomination Form - click this link to download PDF file or call the office on 03 5143 0355
Voting will only be required if there is more than the required
number of nominees.
VOTING
If you are unable to attend the AGM and would like to vote, you may request an absentee voting form (Rule 24.4) from the Life FM office by phoning 5143 0355 or email - gippsland@lifefm.com.au and a voting form will be sent out to you.
Your absentee vote will need to arrive at the Life FM office no
later than 5:00pm on Wednesday 9th November (Rule 24.4.1) and this
includes any proxy votes.
(Rule 24.3)
To obtain a proxy form contact the Life FM office.
RULES
A copy of the Rules of Association is available at the Life office upon request for all financial members.
OVERDUE MEMBERSHIPS
Last Newsletter I wrote to you about the grave financial state of Life FM. Many responded to that call and for that we give thanks to God!
In the last few months we have had new sponsors come on board, new members have signed up, and some existing members have renewed their memberships.
At the time of writing this however, we have 393 CURRENT members and 89 over due for renewal. It is vitally important that we maintain our membership numbers for a number of reasons:
- We need the revenue that comes from membership fees
- This is YOUR radio station - you can support it and keep it going as a witness and outreach in Gippsland by maintaining your membership, praying for those involved on the ground - or getting actively involved as a volunteer.
- Our licence will be reviewed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority every 5 years - so we need to show them that interest and support in Life FM is growing!
We're still only just meeting our ongoing costs - and these costs do not include any wages to the faithful few who work almost full time for the station.
There are a lot of people in Gippsland, but you'd be surprised at how few are actively involved with Life FM. If you want it to continue we urge you to get involved:
Encourage family and friends to sign up as members and make sure you renew your own membership!
Talk to people you know who run a business to encourage them to take out a sponsorship; Encourage your own employer to take out a sponsorship;
Let us know of high-profile (but low cost!) places where we can
erect signage;
organise a fund-raiser - every little bit helps; The ways of helping
are unlimited - if you have an idea give us a call.
If you think Life FM has anything to offer the community then we
urge you to act now.
God bless,
Cameron Rash
Treasurer
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NOTES AND NEWS
DEPUTATIONS to Your Church, Club or Group...
There's so much that has happened since we started broadcasting
in October 2003. If you would like to hear first-hand some of the
exciting stories of how God has moved to bring this radio station
to Gippsland - give me a call on 5143 0355 or email deb@lifefm.com.au
and we'll make arrangements for a visit to your club, group or church.
I look forward to meeting you.
SIGNS OF LIFE
Have you seen the trailer on the grassy knoll?
We have been given 7 signs (Biblical significance noted!) which
we are currently with a sign writer - Beecher Signs at Bairnsdale.
We need places along the main highway to put them. If you have a
property adjoining the highway or in a prominent place please let
us know
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
And I sought for a man...that should...stand in the gap..."Ezekiel
22:30
"Most people are more capable and more important than me. Who
am I, anyway, to think that I could make a difference?" Is
that how you feel? If it is, just be glad that Henry Ford, Martin
Luther King Jr, Abraham Lincoln and the apostle Paul didn't think
like you! How many did it take to rescue the man on the Jericho
Road? ONE good Samaritan. How many did it take to confront Pharaoh
and lead the Exodus? ONE man - Moses. In 1645, ONE vote gave Oliver
Cromwell control of England. In 1776 ONE vote gave America the English
language instead of German. In 1868, ONE vote saved President Andrew
Jackson from impeachment. In 1941, ONE vote gave Adolph Hitler control
of the Nazi Party! Esther, a Jewish girl who was married to a pagan
king, broke a long-standing tradition, marched into her husband's
throne room, spoke her mind, and rescued her nation from a holocaust.
ONE woman - only ONE - saved the nation, because she was willing
to get personally involved to the point of sacrifice. She said "If
I perish, I perish" (Es 4:16) Before you say, "Somebody
else should be doing this instead of me," read these words.
"I am only ONE, but I'm still ONE. I cannot do everything,
but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will
not refuse to do something that I can do." Ask God today, "What
can I do in this situation?"
Bob Gass
It's Time
It's time for us to stand up and be counted.
It's time for us to rejoice.
It's time for us to PRAISE THE LORD.
Are we so complacent that we're content to let the secular media
and people who don't know God, who is in all and through all and
the creator of our Universe, dictate how we should think, feel and
respond to the hurt and degradation of our society?
I don't know about you but sometimes when I hear the news and the
"experts" deciding our future, I just want to scream "the
answer is Jesus". We are being given a UNIQUE opportunity to
MAKE A DIFFERENCE. The wheels are turning faster than ever and as
we spin into this next turn we need to be armed and ready for battle.
And it will be a BATTLE! Satan does not want us working together
as a Christian community. Satan does not want us praying against
the powers of darkness and for the light of Jesus to break through.
The attacks will come in many different disguises so we need to:
" Be self controlled and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls about like a roaring lion waiting for someone to devour" 1 Peter 5:8
Life FM Newsletter - May 2005
- Support Our Sponsors
- Donations are Tax Deductible
- Moving On & Moving In & New Voices (staff changes)
- Trivia Night
- Ritchies Community Benefits Promotion
- Sausage Sizzle Challenge
- From the Treasurer
- Find Out More about Life FM
- Signs of Life
- God's Own Country (Gospel Country)
- Local Interviews
Support our Sponsors
Life FM relies on the sponsorship support of local businesses to keep the station running. As a listener of Life FM you can help encourage these businesses to continue supporting Life FM. If you're looking for; Financial Advice, Sewing or Craft items, CDs and Books, Computer Products & Support - even Tip Truck Hire or Tree Lopping! If you need your hair done, require pharmaceutical products or advice on you financial software, if you'd like your videos put on DVD or you're contemplating a caravanning holiday consider shopping with our sponsors.
Donations are Tax Deductible
It is now possible to make a direct deposit to Life FM. You can do this as a once-off or you can set things up so that your bank transfers a set amount once a week, fortnight or month. Having a direct debit means it's painless for you and regular for us. Why not give it some thought? Just contact your bank and ask them to arrange a regular transfer to Life FM Gippsland at Bendigo Bank BSB: 633 000 ACCOUNT: 116708298.
Moving On...
After 5 years helping in Administration, the last 2 years full time, Allen Moore has decided to move on. We wish him all the best as he looks for paid employment.
Committee of Management member David Jones is leaving the area and after 4 years on our CoM. David has also served as President and Vice-President during that time - all the best David!
Laurence Martin was with us on a 3 month contract through Work Ways as a Sales Rep and has also moved on.
Moving In...
In the Office: Yvonne Hope joined us in November last year and is the main-stay in the office.
Jennifer Hanratty and Robyn Bruhn have joined us as well and are busy learning the ropes.
Melissa Charlton is with us through the Work For The Dole Program and has been doing a fantastic job cataloguing our entire CD library. She is also learning production techniques.
Ros Biddiscombe is also a valuable volunteer who helps via email and Cate McKeown is helping in our sales area.
Peter B has started training in announcing - he's our test pilot as we pull out training program together.
New Voices
You may have noticed some new voices - Doug Treasure and Derek have joined Carissa Rash, Jon Bennett and Deb and Peter is the voice announcing our Top 30 tracks.
Trivia Night Fundraiser
7:30pm Sat 16 July @ Garnsey Hall, Gippsland Grammar in McGhee St, Sale - BYO drinks & nibbles $15 head - tables of 8 - lots of door prizes - and a great price for the winning table Bookings - call 5143 0355 during office hours