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The esteemed Dave from the morning progrum pointed me to his response to a question from ESPN’s Tony Kornheiser of Pardon the Interruption, Josh Hamilton gives an incredible testimony of what Jesus Christ has done in his life. Watch the video, courtesy of ESPN below. The money section is from 4:21 to 6:48…

I’ve known Josh Hamilton to be a strong Christian willing to talk faith for some time now… but this is a pretty remarkable moment!

This month, would you help Life 96.5 move families to a better, safer living environment as we team up with the Moving Assistance Program.

The Moving Assistance Program developed an outreach program to fulfill a critical unmet community need, moving assistance.  MAP provides a free moving service to individuals or families who financially cannot afford to physically move to a better or safer living condition.  Their services are intended to reach families, the elderly, disabled and those who are in need.

There may be many different reasons that cause the individuals or families to have to move to a different home.  It could be that the current home has health issues and a healthier environment is needed or to provide moving assistance to domestic violence victims.

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Pick from one of the following Saturdays listed to help assist with moving:

• May 12^th, May 19^th and June 2^nd.  (The 26th is Memorial weekend and finding volunteers historically has been difficult.  MAP normally does not move on this weekend.  If there are volunteer groups and people that need to move, MAP would be happy to open the weekend)
• Call the MAP Hotline at 605-221-5950.  Leave a message with your requested Saturday and number of people in your group.
• Someone from MAP will return your call as soon as possible.  They will confirm the move date, if volunteers groups are still needed and look at the alternative dates if necessary.

WHAT’S NEXT?

MAP will:

• Match your request date to the people requiring moving assistance.
• Provide you or your group with details about the move
• Coordinate, instruct, and manage the moving project for the group
• Provide all the equipment and tools required for that move

Talk about a great volunteer opportunity for families, youth groups or maybe a college community service project!!

The age limit is 14 unless supervised by a parent, guardian or adult group leader.  Moving Assistance Program does require all volunteers to sign a volunteer responsibility, release and waiver of liability agreement.  They suggest you wear old clothing and bring gloves.

All we need is your hands and feet!

Grab a group of friends, pick a Saturday, and help move a family or individual in Sioux Falls.  Together, we can help MAP provide individuals and families with the ability to break the cycle of poor and unsafe living conditions.

If you have any questions you can call 605-221-5950 or send an email to MAP@sio.midco.net

Why Hands & Feet?

At Life 96.5, we believe each follower of Christ is called to be His hands and feet in our homes, communities, and the world. Serving in Jesus name is the concept behind Life 96.5 Hands and Feet. Each month we introduce you to a new project or organization in our area that we’d like you to know more about. Hands and Feet gives you an opportunity to serve our community by getting involved in what these groups are doing by serving as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Hands & Feet Ideas

If you know of an event or organization that would be helped by our promotional resources, please contact lauren@knwc.org.

Call our Life Line at 338-4006 or E-mail us your story and a photo!

Changed Lives, the Stories…

“I feel blessed to know that God can be apart of my life…and be known throughout the radio waves.

I listen to KNWC because it is uplifting, postive and humbling. To God be the glory!”

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“Hi, My name is Shannon. I’m a student at the University of Sioux Falls. I listen to Life 96.5 almost every morning before class, and while I’m in my car on the way to work.

I don’t have a “life changing event” to share, but I do want to say that every time I’m having a rough time and things are just piling up too fast, the perfect song comes on the radio. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gotten out of my car in a much better mood than when I got in.

Thank you for all of your hard work, and for the rest of the staff at Life 96.5. You guys really do a great job!

Thanks!”

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KNWC has helped me to be drawn closer to the Lord. I have appreciated being able to listen to such a powerful and promising radio station online.

I started listening to this radio station this spring after a death in my family. I was needing to be reminded of God’s continual love and support and KNWC was what I needed and God placed this in my lives when I needed it most.

Thank you KNWC !

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I started listening to Life 96.5 in April, 2003. It was during your spring fundraiser.

My husband and I were longing for a child and we had gone through a lot of infertility treatments. The “first” time I really listened was in a friend’s vehicle on the way to and from Sioux Falls.

It was after listening that I decided that I needed to change just one more thing in my life and that was the radio station that I listened to daily.

So I started to listen and praying more. It was about this time in my life that my husband and I decided to look into adoption. By this time it you were “gearing up” for your fall fundraiser.

I was driving in my car listening to how people did not know where they were going to get the money and yet they were trusting God to provide. It you know anything about adoption it is just that…trusting that God will provide you with the money when you receive that wonderful phone call.

So without talking about it with my husband I decided to donate some money, it was not much, but I was saving for that phone call. God did provide us with the funds to send to you plus HE provided when we did get that phone call in May, 2004. I believe it is because I believed and my husband started to listen to your station shortly after bringing our daughter home from the hospital. So when the fall fundraiser can that year we had to donate.

The story goes on…We decided to sponsor a half a day for the first time in 2005. It was that November we received the wonderful phone call again. We were chosen to parent a little boy to be born in December. Our goal after that was to be able to sponsor a full day as a thank you for all that God had done for us over the last ten years on our ten year anniversary (Aug 2008). So last fall (2007) he called in and made the pledge, at that time I really did not know how we were going to come up with the money. We had a big trip planned for our anniversary plus now a full day sponsorship. On December 17, 2007 my husband was in a very bad car accident. We had our trip planned for January and at that point we did not know if we were going to be able to go. God Provided! We were able to go on our trip plus maintain our pledge because HE PROVIDES.

The story goes on…Now that our family is complete and I thank God everyday for the wonderful things that he has given to our family HE still PROVIDES…In March, 2008 we found out that we were expecting our first child and due in November.

Why do I tell this story…I want everyone to know that if you believe and you ask; God will PROVIDE not in your time, but in HIS.

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This past year was our first year ever sponsoring a full day. This was a true blessing! It was fun to hear everyone say thank you for sponsoring the day (even days and weeks after) or Happy Anniversary – even people we really did not know. The best was someone saying to my mother-in-law something about it being our anniversary and she was like yes, it is their anniversary today, how do you know? That was fun. We are always seeking approval of our parents and for them to be proud that we made that kind of commitment was fun for us to do, but it was more fun to see how surprised they were that we would make that kind of commitment. We will definitely be sponsoring a day again this year, but maybe something just a little different.

Thanks you Life 96.5 for all the great inspiration that you provide to us on a daily bases.
Jennifer

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Thank you for changing my life, you are definitely the most positive and uplifting part of my day. I only listen to 96.5 because I am hooked with the holy spirit of the Lord and he guides my path to you daily.

I find inspiration in the great music you provide and the announcers lift my spirits.

The best part…it is commercial free and I will continue to support this ministry to bring others to Christ.

O Lord, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress. Isiah 33:2.

We long for our savior to come and need to bring as many to faith before God brings us into eternity!

God Bless,

LaRae

George, IA

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2 years ago my husband fell very ill – life threatening ill.

He had to have an emergency surgery and he had complications after that. He was in the hospital the first time for over 2 weeks and had to have 2 other surgeries after that. 2 nights after his first surgery he had a seizure where he was coded and had a multitude of people working on him. It was very overwhelming and very scary. I spent the night at the hospital with him where all I did was watch him breathe. After his seizure he didn’t speak for hours.

I spent the night in prayer – asking God to just give me a sign that everything was going to be okay. The only words he spoke during that whole night were “Raise me up”. After a long night I got in my car at 5:00 that morning and just sat there crying before I even started the car engine – praying to God to show me a sign everything was going to be okay. I turned on the engine and my radio of course was on life 96.5 – the song that was on was “You Raise Me Up”. I knew there was my sign – God was speaking to me.

It has been 2 years since the 1st surgery and my husband is doing well. I know that God is always with me and speaks to me through the songs your station plays!

Michelle

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I LOVE your station. It truly helps me Walk the Walk.

You know in our day to day lives we can’t spend as much time in church as needed (or as much as I need) this helps me keep the focus off of worldly things.

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The first time I heard Bebo Norman’s song I Will Lift My Eyes was on my way to work with someone who had recently hurt me a great deal by what she had said to me.

I knew God had been with me during the confrontation because I was careful in how I responded to her words, but the hurt was still very real. I had been praying to be able to forgive her but it was still very hard. And I was still very upset by the unjust critisizm.

Then I heard Bebo’s lyrics “I will lift my eyes to the healer of the hurt I hold inside” only minutes before having to work with this person again. I knew it was God’s way of telling me HE would be with me and help me to forgive this gal.

Coleen

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I was recently visiting in Sioux Falls and found your station (Life 96.5). I thoroughly enjoyed listening as I drove around town, but both my husband and I were surprised and delighted to find a strong signal all the way back to LeMars, IA. And now on internet!

Thanks and God bless!

A new listener in Florida,

Tonia

Palm Bay, Florida

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If someone asked me to list my best friends, you, at KNWC, would be right at the top of my list.

I look forward to my 45 minute drive to work, singing and praising God that KNWC broadcasts over the area. Then at work I listen to you online.

Just last week three people sitting in the lobby all started singing along with the song “I can only imagine” that was being played…it was awesome!

Here is another example of what your ministry does…this morning at the office, we recieved a lot of negative news and the moral was becoming negative…. BUT the daily devotion that was passed around from KNWC, smoothed out all the wrinkles you have a way of turning negatives into positives.

Thank you… Thank you for allowing God to USE YOU. What a difference you have made in the lives of others.

-Lori

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I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful,uplifting music you play on your radio station.

Thank God for being able to listen to your station online because it really makes my day. Unfortunately I’m unable to support you financially at this time but, you will be in my prayers. Thanks

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I got up this morning…worrying..thinking about the day ahead..kids out on their own and trying to figure out the adult life..particularily my son who is partially blind..and my daughter in college ..both struggling with an alcholic dad that left them 4 years ago..

and then I turned on Life 96.5 like I do every morning….Nicole C. Mullins was singing “I Know My Redeamer Lives” and a peace that passes all understanding flowed through me.

I just cannot thank you enough for starting my days praising a faithful God who will never leave us or forsake us..your ministry is so important..

God “works” through your “work.” …probably way more than you even know! Just wanted to say thanks to you again!!! Sincerely, Mary

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I just wanted to drop you a quick note. I just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciate Suzanne and Dave in the mornings.

Almost three weeks ago I had a miscarriage. I found out on a Friday and I was soooo dreading coming to work on that Monday, BUT I just turned my radio on KNWC and you and Dave made all of my fears go away.

The music selections for that morning were so fitting to what I was going through. As mad as I was at God for taking away a second pregnancy I was comforted by the songs and by what you guys talked about.

God was there with me through everything. You are so awesome and, even though you probably don’t alway know, you touch so many people. Thanks so much for all that you do. I pray God continues to work through you and KNWC!

In His grip-CF

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The praises sung, the promises revealed, and the prayers sent while listening to this station reveal that God is faithful.

There have been so many occasions that all of you have been used by God to bless me personally. But there is one day in particular that I want to share.

I was blessed 2 times in less than 2 minutes!!! One afternoon, after a trying day with our daughter in the hospital, I was sad, and felt like I was losing hope and my faith in God’s promises were waning. As I was driving in my car, Clayton shared the Promise of the Day. It was a very special verse that I have clung to over and over again.

It gave me hope, it lifted me up. It was exactly what I needed to hear. I thanked God for allowing me to hear that promise of His during that short drive. Of course, I could’ve brushed it off as coincidence. Many people listen to LIFE 96.5. That moment, that promise wasn’t really intended for me…but God quickly stopped my thinking that way. You see, the next song played was “Adonai.” …and the line, “Maker of EACH MOMENT”
jumped out at me as never before!

Our God is a mighty God and I’m sure He used that promise to encourage and lift up thousands of people that day and in many different ways. I am just thankful that I was listening! Thank you for your ministry. Thank you for being a tool for our Holy God’s faithful blessings.

Shanna.

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I can’t tell you enough how much I love having a fantastic Christian radio station like KNWC to listen to!

We have a 14 year old son and a 8 year old son who also listen to your station and sing right along with the music. What a joy for a mother and father!

No other stations can even compare to yours! I love to listen in the morning while I am getting ready for work and on my way home at night!

Thanks for always being there and sharing the Lord with the world!
God Bless,

Sheila

May 21-25 (Monday-Friday) 6:00-8:00pm
$5/child ($15/family max)
Register at the door
Join us as we journey through Egypt with Joseph, from prison to the palace!

Ocheyedan Christian Reformed and United Methodist Churches

Monday, June 4, to Friday, June 8, from 8:50 AM to 12:15 PM
Theme–Sky: Everything is Possible With God (Group Publishing)
Children 4 years of age through graduates of 5th grade are welcome.
Lunch–served every day for attendees.
Parents, family, friends are invited to the End-of-the-Week Finale on Friday at 11:30 AM. Lunch will follow for all following the Finale.
A special community church service will be held Sunday, June 10, at 9:30 AM, in the Ocheyedan City Park to celebrate the week of seeing the youth of the community learn that EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD. Potluck dinner will follow.

Prairie Hills Covenant, Sioux Falls

JUNE 10-14 6:30pm-8:30pm

We will be presenting “Babylon: Daniel’s Courage in Captivity”
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Join us 1/2 mile south of E 26th St and Hwy 11(2500 Powder House Rd)
There will be lots of fun and activities for your kids. Invite a friend!
No charge for the program.
Any questions call 334-4172

Embrace Church, Sioux Falls

SKY Vacation Bible School for kids age 4-grade 5 will be held Sunday, June 10 – Wednesday, June 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  The theme SKY involves all things aviation – airplanes, kites, hot air balloons!  VBS kicks off Sunday afternoon, June 10 at 4:00 with a family picnic, and then runs from 6:00-8:00 p.m. through Wednesday.  For more information, email Callie@iamembrace.com.   Online registration will go live May 14 at www.iamembrace.com.

Lord of Life Lutheran – 33rd & Sycamore, Sioux Falls
July 16th – July 20th
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Preschool – 5th grade
Sky VBS – Everything is possible with God!
Register online: https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/lordoflife/gpgs/home.aspx

Seeds of Faith UMC, Lester, IA, is taking off for a “Sky” adventure for our VBS! It is free of charge for all children ages 4 to 12. We’ll be flying July 15-19. Sunday, the 15th, we will begin at 5:30. Monday through Thursday, we’ll be offering a light supper (free will donation) from 5:00 to 5:30, and will take off into Sky at 5:30. Each evening we will land at 8:30.  Please join us for a high-flying VBS Adventure into God’s Word. Register at our VBS website:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/seedsoffaith

Wild Flower Presbyterian: located 4800 E 6th St, one block east of Washington High School (Sycamore and 6th)
Monday – Thursday, August 6-9
6:30-8:00 p.m.
SonSurf Beach Bash
Come to learn about Jesus!!  Contact: Nichole Stoll  929-2618 or Pastor Dave Ullom 610-9129,  pdullom@gmail.com

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Orange City’s Tulip Queen and her court explain what the Tulip Festival is all about, how the court is chosen, how a town of under 10,000 people welcomes 100,000 for the festival, and talk about great Dutch food! Listen below…

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