Who Got Blessed In 2024
For the fourth year, WAY Radio partnered with Southeastern Bank and a few business sponsors to provide blessings to area residents who need something positive to happen for them. During November and December, WAY Radio asked listeners to nominate an individual or a family who, through no fault of their own, were facing a tough time right now. Entries for “Christmas Blessings” went to the staff at Southeastern Bank and a total of nine recipients were chosen to receive a $500 blessing to help make Christmas better this year. Bart Wagner, from the WAY Radio morning show spoke with many of the listeners who did the nominating and found out some powerful stories. Elisabeth nominated Faith Margie nominated Tonya Crystal nominated Melissa Joyce nominated Lisa Nicole nominated Jeannette Randi nominated Karen While WAY Radio loved being able to bless area residents with the help of listeners and sponsors, blessing someone else is something that can happen anytime. Who could you bless today?
December 2024
As we close out 2024, we want to say thank you. Thank you for helping to change the next generation of kids and reshape families in the Dominican Republic. Your gifts are helping to spread the gospel, provide career skills, and disciple kids as they grow in their faith. You are amazing and we appreciate you. Join WAY Radio for the Crossover Cups Mission Day, Thursday, February 6, 2025.
WAY Radio Giveaways
WAY Radio is partnering with Southeastern Bank again for Christmas Blessings. Please visit this page and consider what family you could bless. Read the rules and take part in being a Christmas Blessing here.
Sharathon …Thank You
The Fall Sharathon, “Firm Foundation”, was Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The listeners are supporters of 90.7 FM WAY Radio came up huge in an attempt to erase a $40,000 deficit in the station’s budget. More than $36,000 was pledged during Sharathon from listeners in the Golden Isles, and even from around the country from some listening on the app. A little more than $10K was pledged before Sharathon started, and more than $26K came in on October 30. Originally the Sharathon was to be held earlier in October but the hurricanes forced us to move the event. Because of the damage that the hurricanes caused to many in the Southeast, we wanted to take a portion of what was given during Sharathon and use it to help families in need. Mtn2Sea ministries is a St. Simons based ministry that is on the ground in many of the communities … they are providing generators, food, and more all in an effort to show God’s love. We wanted to send 10% of what came in on October 30 to help with disaster recovery, and so your donations are not only providing spiritual food through WAY Radio, but also real food and help for those who need it. Want to find out more about Mtn2Sea … click here. If you were not able to tune in, or able to give during Sharathon, but still want to be a part of the WAY Radio giving family, you can donate to WAY Radio here. Thank you for helping to spread God’s love through Christian music to those that need the encouragement to grow in their faith!
Pastor Appreciation Ideas
These ideas appear first on the website: 15 Unique Pastor Appreciation Ideas (2024) – God’s fingerprints (godsfingerprints.co) 1. Write Them an Encouraging Card There’s nothing quite like a handwritten card. If you want to show how much your pastor means to you, a personal card is one of the best ways you can honor them. Plus, it doesn’t have to cost you anything! If you want to take it to the next level, encourage every family from your congregation to give your pastor a card on a specific day like Pastor Appreciation Day, Christmas, or your pastor’s birthday. 2. Get the Kids to Create “Thank You” Art Projects Another unique way to show your pastor some appreciation is by gifting them with handmade art. There’s nothing more heartwarming than a gift from a child. Sunday school teachers are always on the lookout for creative ideas to get the little ones involved. Partner up with your Sunday school teacher (or a few like-minded parents) to get the kids to create some meaningful art for your pastor. 3. Create a Congregational “Thank You” Video This is a unique way to show appreciation as a congregation. With the endless video-making apps today, it’s easier than ever to create a collaborative “thank you” video for your pastor. This could be a great way to honor your leaders. Ask your church members to send you a quick video on their smartphones. Ask them to share a few words of appreciation. Then… surprise your pastor with an appreciative video from your congregation on a Sunday morning. They’ll love it. 4. Help Them With Community Outreach Pastors often wear a dozen different hats. From preaching to sermon prep, to administrative duties, budgeting, event planning, missions, teaching, training, counseling, and more… They do just about everything in the church. They’re usually also involved in community outreach. One of the best ways you can show appreciation to your leaders is by offering to help them with outreach. Whether that’s feeding the homeless, sharing Christ on the streets, or visiting the sick, one of the best ways to honor your pastor is to give your time—ministering side-by-side with them. 5. Give Them a “Day Off” One Sunday If you want to give your pastor a meaningful gift then one of the best ways is to give them some time. Pastors typically work every Sunday without a break for years on end. If you want to make their day, then give them a day off. Simply hire a guest preacher for the week or as an associate pastor or elder to fill in for them one Sunday. Your pastor will feel rested and refreshed to come back next week, and most importantly, they’ll feel honored. 6. Drop Off a Dessert Not all pastor appreciation ideas have to be expensive. One of the simplest ways you could show them some appreciation is with a tasty treat. Everyone loves a homemade cake or apple pie. Taking the time to make something delicious for your pastor displays the care and effort that a store-bought gift just can’t offer. 7. Invite Them Over for a Home-Cooked Meal If you want to take your delicious gift to the next level, why not invite your pastor and his family over to your home for a home-cooked meal? This is another budget-friendly way you can genuinely honor your pastor and his family. Breaking bread with fellow brothers and sisters in the faith is a great way to create meaningful connections and show the love of Christ. Don’t forget your pastor’s wife! 1. Publicly Honor Your Pastor’s Wife A way to honor your pastor’s wife is by publicly recognizing and honoring them in front of your church body. There are a few ways you could do this. You could either get people to come up to the microphone one by one to share a word of encouragement. Or, you could create a video for them if your congregation has a good video editor. And… if you have other creatives in your church body, offering artwork, a song, or another creative gift could be a meaningful way to honor your pastor’s wife. 2. Babysit for Their Date Night If there’s one thing that pastors’ wives could use more of… it’s date nights. Pastors are typically being pulled at all hours of the day, which often means ducking out of the house to take a call or meeting up with a church member who needs some support even into the evening. It can be difficult for pastors to prioritize a romantic evening when they’re being called on to minister at all times. One of the best ways you could treat your pastor’s wife is by offering to babysit the kids so they can go on a date night with their husband.
Sharathon: Firm Foundation … now on Oct 30!
Ready to give NOW? Click here When it comes to giving to God’s work, one of the most common responses is this: “I can’t afford to give right now.” For most of us, we can afford to do what we really want to do. We do whatever it takes to pay for what’s most important. It’s not that we can’t give, it’s that we choose NOT to give. At WAY Radio, we are so thankful that there are many people who CHOOSE to give to WAY Radio financially. Those types of partners keep the Gospel going out through WAY Radio, and we know that God has used WAY Radio to provide for spiritual growth for many … maybe even you! Sharathon is a time for all of us to provide for one of the things that is important in your life. Your donations will continue to build upon the “Firm Foundation” needed for WAY Radio to be impactful in the community. Due to the impact of the hurricanes in our area, Sharathon is now scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024. But, you can get your gift of support in now, simply by going to the “donation” portion of our website, RIGHT HERE! Your early gifts will be used to encourage others to give during the on-air portion of our fundraiser. Thanks so much for clicking the link above now!
Movie Ticket Giveaway
We’re giving away vouchers for a family of four to enjoy the movie “Ordinary Angels”. Listen to win between February 19 – 23 during the morning show with Bart Wagner on WAY Radio.
Crossover CUPS Mission Days ’25
WAY Radio first partnered with Crossover CUPS Mission in 2021. In the last four years, the listeners of WAY Radio have provided the funds to support a mission that is changing lives in the Dominican Republic. It started with a community center that allows the village of Alto de la Jagua to meet to hear the Gospel as well as provide a place for the children to play basketball and learn trades that will help them provide for their family and avoid the street life that steals the innocence of so many children in the D.R. In the years since, donations from listeners have been supporting the village missionaries and providing access to the center. This vital ministry in a poor, mountainous region of the country needs our continued help to bring THE message and an opportunity for impact. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025 will be a day that hope continues. From 6 am until 6 pm we’ll be bringing special emphasis to the work happening in the Dominican Republic and how you can make a MAJOR contribution toward the effectiveness of the Gospel presentation. The CUPS Executive Director, Jack Eason, will join Bart Wagner and Luke Stephens to share encouraging stories and updates from the DR. Be ready to call with your donation (or to have questions answered) at (877) 291-6501 or click HERE to be taken to https://cupsmission.com/fundraisers/way-radio-brunswick/ … where your $99 gift will pay for a child to have access into the discipleship program in Alto de la Jagua, as well as provide missionary support to the community. Thank you for joining us in this special ministry at the WAY Radio Community Center in Alto de la Jagua, Dominican Republic.
De-Stress Your Holidays
If your “Merry & Bright” feels more “Bah Humbug”, we have a great collection of quick reads to help you cruise through the holidays with joy in your heart & keeping Jesus the Reason for the Season! Articles like… Check it out then send these to a friend you know could use a little help, too!
Christmas Music Is Coming
Are you ready for a white Christmas? Yeah, that’s probably not going to happen in our part of the country, but we can at least sing about it! “White Christmas”, “Away in a Manger”, “Silent Night” … all your favorites have made their way to WAY Radio. If you’re ready to get all festive, and even roast some chestnuts on an open fire, you’ll be in the right place.