December 2005

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12

Season Greetings! 

I trust that you are enjoying this time of the year. We all complain about it being too busy, but it is wonderful to celebrate the “light of the world” with our friends, families, and in our churches! It blesses my heart to think that this light is still illuminating the world and driving back the darkness in individual lives today. One of the goals of Your Radio Pastor is to be a conduit of light to this generation. What an awesome privilege and responsibility to broadcast this light on a weekly basis in America and Africa!

This year has been an interesting year for me as the host of Your Radio Pastor. I trust that I have improved in my delivery on the radio - that is a constant personal goal for me. But more importantly, I trust that the broadcast has continued to be a blessing to you as it has for many years. In September and October, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Malawi, Africa. We were able to meet and disciple the pastors that Rev. and Mrs. Baber had been mentoring for years. The needs in that area of the world are so great. AIDS and poverty are taking a tremendous toll on the people of Africa. In Malawi alone there are approximately 1.2 million orphans. If I would have had a bigger suitcase, it would have been tempting to bring home a few to add to my clan. I traveled with Mark Becker, the director of Global Holiness Missions and Duncan Prior, my brother-in-law and photographer. 

We have many digital photos and many hours of video shots. We are considering making a condensed version available to you, our faithful supporters. Let me know if that is something that you would like for us to put together for you. There are so many open doors that we would love to pursue as God provides the funding and manpower to make things happen for the Kingdom of God! Please pray that God will continue to bless the message of full salvation that is proclaimed on Your Radio Pastor.

It is with reluctance that I report to you that Your Radio Pastor is in desperate need of financial support. I try to keep an optimistic view of life and the future of God’s work everywhere. However, at this point, I must say that I am very concerned about the lack of financial support for Your Radio Pastor. From what I am hearing and reading, many other radio ministries are struggling as well. Now “misery may love company”, but I am concerned about the future of religious programming if God’s people do not support it financially. The secular media sure seems to find the necessary funding to continue the filth and misinformation that they spew forth everyday. I know some of you have been so faithful and generous in your giving since August 2004. However, in order for this ministry to continue and expand as I envision it should, we must have more supporters. If God is finished with Your Radio Pastor, then I will accept that and look for God’s leading in other directions in my life. However, I feel strongly at this point that this is not the case and therefore, I feel that I must appeal to you for prayer and action. I leave that information with you and trust that you will ask God how He wants you to participate. I know that God will wisely orchestrate the future of this radio ministry.

If you ever have questions or concerns about Your Radio Pastor, please contact me by mail, email (yrp@fuse.net), or phone (1-877-389-3661).

Thanks for your love, friendship and prayers throughout 2005! May God richly bless you during this Christmas season and give you a glorious new year!

Sincerely,

Joel Wegener