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A "NORTHERN
LIGHTS" MAGAZINE ARTICLE
(from Issue #507)
SOMETHING
"NEW" IN RADIO
So, what's
it take to get a Christian radio station going?
*Eileen knew she needed to
get right with God. It would mean choices: the first one to turn off
her "old songs" and tune into the new Christian station she'd
discovered. At 100.1 FM she found the spiritual encouragement she
needed. She later called her missionary friend. Eileen hadn't been
to church for a long time, but the next Sunday she was there with her
family. (*name changed)
Radio wouldn't be
considered "new" (though it now includes new computer
technologies), but there is something "new" about it on our
fields ... Christian radio! Victory FM, the station Eileen tuned in,
is one of nine CIAM network community stations recently approved by
CRTC.
 So,
what's it take to get a Christian radio station going? In Prince
Albert, NCEMers Walter & Grace Pope, along with a local board,
tell of many steps of faith, and God's provision:
First ... the search for a
tower location ... but attempts to lease space on a commercial tower
failed ... then a typing "mistake" entering GPS co-ordinates
led to a great tower location on private property ... but funds for
tower & permit still needed ... then a 50 ft tower donated ... but
100+ feet needed ... then someone donated 60 feet of tower (a perfect
match!) ... but foundations for tower & anchors had to be set
before winter ... then the task of applying to CRTC for license ...
but first an endorsement from RM with "public intervention
stage" ... but not one letter of opposition! (as long as station
remains dependant on donations) ... then God's provision of a small
building ... but first attempt to erect tower failed ... then decision
to wait for CRTC approval before re-attempt ... but no word from CRTC,
and tower construction permit about to expire ... then Oct. 24th,
tower raised (just in time for wind test!) ... then Nov. 6, CRTC
approval received ... then after transmitter and studio equipment
installed ... broadcasting began December 5th!
 "We
had to take a step of faith each time before God would move us on to
the next phase of the project," say the Popes in retrospect. They
appreciate prayer as they begin partnering with local First Nations
believers in preparing programs.
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