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WRGN Yard Sale Enjoyed By All

Wayne and Laura Stivala with Wayne Jr., Eric and Giovanni Dunmore.Mostly fair weather and good attendance were evident at WRGN's annual

Yard Sale, conducted by the Friends of WRGN, and hosted by Art and BarbSaxe at the family farm homestead. Barb Saxe and Sharon Cease co-chairedthe big event. See the center spread for more photos.

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Book Sale A Great Success

Prospective book buyers sorted through thousands of books during theGood News Library's annual book sale. The library is a ministry of WRGN-FM,and is located at the studios.

Seven hundred and ninety-eightbooks were sold at WRGN’s recentbook sale, held May 25, 26 and 27.The total earned for the benefit ofWRGN’s Good News Library was$634.50. This is the only event heldin support of the library. The GoodNews Library offers over 14000books, DVD’s and audio books toeveryone desiring the best in Chris-tian literature. It recently celebratedits eighth year of operation.

Among the book buyers was apastor who left saying he would tellhis congregation about the wonder-ful buys at the sale. A father of ahome school family left with manybooks. “ This year I brought my ownbox,” said another, who had pur-chased books other years. The yearlybook sale is followed by WRGN’sYard Sale and it is there that theremainder of the books are takenand sold.

Everyone loves the message ofChristian songs, but there are differ-ent preferences of music. WRGN re-alizes this and the station’s recentdevelopment offers listeners a choicebetween Contemporary or ChristianCountry music. This new productionis called WRGN’s Country Stream.That’s because Christian Country andold time Southern Gospel music isalso being streamed over the internet. “This newest development on

WRGN is perfect for the person that

loves WRGN’s talk programs butwho prefers Country/Gospel music,"said Burl Updyke, WRGN Manager.The same talk programs will beheard, only the music will be differ-ent. Listeners can put their comput-ers to work in receiving this. Take alisten, go to WRGN’s website andclick on “ Listen On Line Country.”Or better yet, the internet radio thatWRGN is making available to listen-ers. is ideal for this use.

WRGN Now Offers A 'Country Music" Internet Stream

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Please pray with usPRAY: It’s the time of the year when

giving slows down here at WRGN.Pray that listeners will be sensitiveto the fact that the station’s operat-ing costs need to be met regardless ofthe time of the year.PRAISE: God for the fact that

WRGN and WIVH are heard 24 hoursof each day. However this meansthat equipment runs continually andthe use of the required electricity isexpensive.PRAISE: God has been so good in

meeting the needs of the stationsthese past 28 years here at WRGNand 18 years at WIVH and becausethe stations are listener-supported,he uses listeners to meet these needs.PRAY: Listeners are being encour-

aged to ask God what their part inthe ministry of radiating the newsover the airwaves should be. Wheneveryone gives as they are able, op-erating costs are met at both sta-tions.PRAISE: Both Mission Possible and

WIVH’s Shar-A-Thon were success-ful. God worked in marvelous waysto meet the upcoming operatingcosts of our sister station.PRAISE: Thousands of books were

donated to WRGN’s Book Sale andmany attended. WRGN listeners re-spond to all the station’s events,giving from their hearts.PRAISE: Thank God for the sup-

port shown the staffs working at thestations. They work from hearts oflove for listeners and for God, with adesire to reach souls for the LordJesus. Their motives are correct asthey seek glory for Him.PRAISE: For nearly 28 years the

Friends of WRGN has stood by thestaff as a support group and has

served as great encouragement.Praise God for them.PRAY: for God’s enabling power

for Burl and Shirley Updyke,Jonathan Broscious and Judi Mayas they work in ministry at WRGN.And for Tiffany and Jonathan Bow-man, operators of WIVH. Pray, too,for their family of four young chil-dren.PRAY: WRGN is offering an

internet radio at cost to listenerswhich enables them to listen to thestation no matter where they are -inthe whole world. This unit is idealfor those living in the fringe areasof WRGN’s signal.PRAISE: The Good News Library

is open to the public and is anotherform of ministry. The thousands ofbooks, etc. are Christian and covermany to today’s issues facing indi-viduals and the family.PRAY: WRGN’s Country Stream

on the internet allows listeners tohear country/southern gospel mu-sic. The rest of the programming isthe same.PRAISE: God is using WRGN/WIVH

to reach the hurting and the lost forChrist. Listeners continue to saythe stations give them comfort andencouragement to press on throughhard times.PRAISE: “Seek first His kingdom

and His righteousness, and all thesethings will be given to you as well.”- Matt. 6:33 - This verse encouragesus to give God first place in everyarea of life.

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Views At WRGN's Yard Sale/Fair

Shoppers, shoppers everywhere.

Sue Hand and junior artist.

Janine Broscious and Burl Updyke.

Views At WRGN's Yard Sale/Fair

Ruth Moase, center, with plant buyers.

Beverly Sorber, Janet Carver with Candy Gensel.

Jonathan Broscious flipping burgers.

Views At WRGN's Yard Sale/Fair

Barb Saxe and Tim Madeira.

Art Saxe, host of yard sale.

Derek Peters, the 'Duct Tape Man'.

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Here at the studios...Here at the studios...Here at the studios...Here at the studios...Here at the studios... There are times when callers of

“Shirl and You,” are hoping to winWRGN’s Famous Giveaway for afriend. Such was the case withKathleen Lee, of Mountain Top. “Ihave a good friend with four chil-dren who can’t afford to take herfamily to parks or the seashore,”said Kathleen. The Kutztown Fairtickets she won will be a gift to herfriend. Matt McLaughlin, of Fleetville,

said his town, has lots of antiqueshops, is located near LackawannaState Park. Summer brings manypark visitors cycling through town.Matt and Debra love Christian radioand appreciate the many benefitsthe programs give. Heather Shaw, Swoyersville,

had many praises to share with “Shirland You” listeners. Her best friend’sfather’s cancer is in remission andshe recently graduated from college.The biggest praises went to her fam-ily, daughters, Johanna, 7 andKaylee, 5, and a very longsufferinghusband, Jim. Susan Hughes, Wilkes Barre,

praised God for healing her of cancerand for delivering her from alcohol. Judy Russell, Scranton, had a

praise to share when she told how ather church’s youth group meetingher friend’s son, Kyle, recently ac-cepted Christ. Feeling sorry for the Doves in

her yard, Linda Derr, decided tospread her bird seed on the groundrather than in the bird feeder. Why?The doves, she said, are too big andclumsy for the feeder. She also wel-comes the squirrels and neighbor-hood ducks. All enjoy the groundfeast.

Beverly Johnson, Courtdale, hada praise to share. She was blessedwith a new great-grandson, KylePatterson Parsons. Bev’s garden waswell on its way. How? She startedseeds early-on in pots indoors. PatDavies, Shavertown, marveled at thebeauty of this year’s lilac bushes.Helena Fleming, Kingston, called tosay she was enjoying God’s artworkin the sky. This is easily viewed fromher 5th floor apartment. Keep Mary Bodek in your

prayers. Her health is not good, how-ever, she carried on at the Book Sale,and it was a great success. Pray, too,for Kathleen Nestorick, Plains, whois traveling a hard road with healthproblems. Don’t tell anyone, but Robert

Bowers, Palmerton, had rhubarb piefor breakfast. Leon Walls, anothersteady listener to WRGN, said Chris-tian radio has a way of humbling itslisteners. Sallie and Florien Suchar,

Cambra, wrote and said, “I can’tbegin to thank you all for alwaysbeing there. My radio plays 24/7.You all have become family to me.” Kim McLendon, a new caller to

“Shirl and You“ gave us hope for ouryoung people when she said her sonGary, 7, always opens doors for hismother. This is an example set by hisfather. Dan Chorba, Dallas, topped all

the calls that allowed listeners tobrag about high mileage on theircars. He had a 1976 Toyota Silicaand was still driving it at 310,000miles. Call us at 800-245-3688 or visit

us at the studios. We’d love to seeyou.

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Dear Ones:

“I gave myself to the Lord last night.” That was how James White, ofTaylor, started his conversation with Shirl on “Shirl and You.” Wow, Shirlloved it. Another soul was rescued and James was sharing the greatestdecision he would ever make to WRGN listeners. (his new family.) “I wantto encourage myself to listen to what will build me up in my Christianwalk,” he said. And, he knew where to turn, to WRGN where hisproclamation thrilled the hearts of many listeners. Were Joe‘s expectations high? “I don’t expect to live perfectly but

righteously,” he said. He talked of facing trials and believed everythingwas for a purpose in his life. Only now, God was by his side. It was evidenthe was learning to trust Him. Other listeners called to welcome James into the family of God. One

caller commented on how a song heard on WRGN had the world’s situationcorrectly identified. Down Here sings, “the problem in this world is me.”If every Christian would grasp every opportunity to tell someone of God’splan for them, soon everyone in the world would hear God’s savingmessage and the world would change.. We‘re glad James already realizes his need for Christian input and

fellowship. He also needs our prayers. The family of listeners knew, too,that he was making the right choice when he chose Christian radio as acompanion. One caller said, “I love WRGN, hearing James talk remindedme that God is still on His throne. Another listener wrote, I love everythingabout WRGN, listening to WRGN jump-starts my day and helps me keepmy mind on my Savior. This is our prayer for James. WRGN listeners, praise God with us today. “ For God is the King of

all the earth; sing to him a psalm of praise. God reigns over the nations,God is seated on his holy throne."- PS 47:8.

We Cherish Radio Moments Like These, Thanks For Making ThemPossible Here,Lovingly,

Burl and Shirley Updyke, WRGN/WIVH

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There is no shortage of books,DVD’s and audio books at the GoodNews Library. When considering thatthe items are family-approved, manysay the DVD section is the best theyhave seen. Some of the recent dailyadditions to the library are listedbelow. In the book, “Green Mama,” the

author helps families make wise en-vironmental choices. It’s a guilt-freeguide to helping save the planet.

A book that helps you knowhow to witness to family members,close friends, and others who knowyou well is the one entitled, “Bring-ing The Gospel Home.” Meet the greatest men of the

Bible in the book, “The Top 100 Menof the Bible.” You’ll read ancienttales of pain and power, failure andfulfillment, battles and blessing.Each man’s life provides a lesson foryou today. Powerful principles from the

Bible are given in the book, “14Secrets to Better Parenting.” Theauthor, Dave Early, says it’s nevertoo early - or too late - to implementthe biblical parenting secrets con-tained in this book. Lee Strobel’s book, “The Case

For The Resurrection,” shines a freshlight on the Bible’s most importantstory, - the resurrection. In the book “Sacred Marriage,”

the reader learns that the marriagerelationship isn’t as much aboutyou and your spouse as it is aboutyou and God. In “Sacred Marriage",you’re invited to see how God canuse marriage as a discipline andmotivation to love Him more andreflect more of the character of HisSon. “Prayer For Prodigals,” will help

you pray for your prodigal childwhile encouraging you and remind-ing you of the power of God toanswer prayer. Ninety scripture-based prayers cover emotional andpractical challenges faced by par-ents.The Good News Library is open

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.