Today is Christmas Day and while we hope that you all are having a wonderful holiday, don't forget the reason why we have Christmas! :-) We're sure you won't.
We're going to keep this blog post short, so as promised, here is Intern Anna's List Of Really Really Good Christmas Songs:
10) "Christmastime" Michael W. Smith
9) "Here With Us" Joy Williams
8) "Give This Christmas Away" Matthew West & Amy Grant
7) "Silent Night" Relient K
6) "The Christmas Shoes" (Intern Anna likes FM Static's version better than NewSong's, but they're both pretty good!)
5) "Little Drummer Boy" Jars Of Clay
4) "Carol of the Bells" Barlow Girl
3) "The Christmas Song" Nat King Cole
2) "O Holy Night" Plus One
1) "Welcome To Our World" Michael W. Smith
Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Did you know?
Hey guys, Intern Stone here, racking my brains trying to figure out something I can talk about on here that's relevant to the time of year. So then it occurs to me "Christmas Trivia". So here goes, a list (in no particular order) of at least somewhat interesting facts that are connected to the Christmas story.
1. The Magi were a hereditary priesthood who studied Astronomy, Astrology, Politics, Philosophy, and other Sciences. The prophet Daniel was made chief of this priesthood by order of Cyrus the Great (hence the whole deal with Daniel being thrown to the lions).
2. In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be a harbinger of good luck! There once lived a woman so poor, says a Ukrainian folk tale, that she could not afford Christmas decorations for her family. One Christmas morning, she awoke to find that spiders had trimmed her children’s tree with their webs. When the morning sun shone on them, the webs turned to silver and gold. An artificial spider and web are often included in the decorations on Ukrainian Christmas trees. (www.theholidayspot.com)
3. England has only known seven white Christmases in the entire twentieth century. According to the records of the Meteorological Office in London, snow fell on Christmas Day only in 1938 and 1976.(The definition of a white Christmas in England is when one snowflake falls on the roof of the London Weather Centre in the 24 hours of 25 December.)
The last time they had a White Christmas with snow falling across the UK was 2004, although large parts of the southeast England missed significant falls. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are more likely to have a white Christmas than England.
(www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk)
4. St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.
The word comes from the ancient Greek 'choros', which means "dancing in a circle", and from the Old French word carole, meaning "a song to accompany dancing".
Well, that's all I have for now. Perhaps next week I'll have a few more for you. Don't forget, tickets are still on sale for the "Speaking Louder than Before" concert featuring Jeremy Camp, The Afters, Chasen, and Jason Gray. Now, here's The Almost with their version of "The Little Drummer Boy."
1. The Magi were a hereditary priesthood who studied Astronomy, Astrology, Politics, Philosophy, and other Sciences. The prophet Daniel was made chief of this priesthood by order of Cyrus the Great (hence the whole deal with Daniel being thrown to the lions).
2. In the Ukraine, if you find a spider web in the house on Christmas morning, it is believed to be a harbinger of good luck! There once lived a woman so poor, says a Ukrainian folk tale, that she could not afford Christmas decorations for her family. One Christmas morning, she awoke to find that spiders had trimmed her children’s tree with their webs. When the morning sun shone on them, the webs turned to silver and gold. An artificial spider and web are often included in the decorations on Ukrainian Christmas trees. (www.theholidayspot.com)
3. England has only known seven white Christmases in the entire twentieth century. According to the records of the Meteorological Office in London, snow fell on Christmas Day only in 1938 and 1976.(The definition of a white Christmas in England is when one snowflake falls on the roof of the London Weather Centre in the 24 hours of 25 December.)
The last time they had a White Christmas with snow falling across the UK was 2004, although large parts of the southeast England missed significant falls. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are more likely to have a white Christmas than England.
(www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk)
4. St Francis of Assisi introduced Christmas Carols to formal church services.
The word comes from the ancient Greek 'choros', which means "dancing in a circle", and from the Old French word carole, meaning "a song to accompany dancing".
Well, that's all I have for now. Perhaps next week I'll have a few more for you. Don't forget, tickets are still on sale for the "Speaking Louder than Before" concert featuring Jeremy Camp, The Afters, Chasen, and Jason Gray. Now, here's The Almost with their version of "The Little Drummer Boy."
Monday, December 14, 2009
It's the most wonderful time of the year...
It's Monday everyone! We hope your weekend was fantabulous! If you didn't get the hint from the blog title, Christmas is just around the corner. We hope that through all the rush around this time of year, you'll remember the true meaning of Christmas. We want to know if you have any favorite Christmas traditions. If you do, let us know!
Here's a few events going on around the Charleston community soon:
4) "A Christmas To Remember" Amy Grant
3) "How Many Kings" Downhere
2) "Let It Snow Baby...Let It Reindeer" Relient K
1) "Home For Christmas" Barlow Girl
Stay tuned for Intern Anna's Top Ten List Of Really Really Awesome Christmas Songs!! :-)
Speaking of Christmas songs.....here's "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Relient K! Enjoy!
Here's a few events going on around the Charleston community soon:
Worship and Celebration on Christmas Eve - Date 12-24-2009
Join us for worship and celebration on Christmas Eve at 6:00, 8:00 and 11:00! 6:00 PM Family Worship 8:00 PM Contemporary Worship 11:00PM Traditional Worship St. Timothy is located on South Highway 52 at Evatt Drive in Goose Creek. In His service, Cheryl OMeara Office Manager St. Timothy Lutheran Church 200 S. Goose Creek Blvd. P.O. Box 807 Goose Creek, SC 29445 843.553.4175 Phone 843.302.2175 Fax cheryl@sainttimothylutheran.org www.sainttimothylutheran.org
Battery to host Holiday Camp - Date 12-28-2009
The Charleston Battery will host a holiday soccer camp December 28th - 30th at the Battery's new Battery practice facility inside Blackbaud Stadium. The camp is designed for boys and girls ages 7 - 14 to help develop the fundamental techniques of soccer in a fun learning environment. Full day campers will receive lunch daily. To register for the Charleston Battery holiday camp or for more information please call (843) 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com. All camp registrations after Thursday, December 17 must be completed online.
We'd also like you to remember that on January 20, 2010, Jeremy Camp will be in concert at Faith Assembly in Summerville. He will be joined with The Afters and Chasen! So, if you're looking to buy a really awesome gift for someone, tickets to this concert would be perfect ! ;-)
So, we've discussed Christmas albums on this blog a few times before. In light of that, Intern Anna has created a Top Ten List of Really Really Great Christmas Albums! Ready? OK!
10) "Christmastime" Michael W. Smith
9) "Home For Christmas" Amy Grant
8) "Christmas Song" Mannheim Steamroller
7) "The Lost Christmas" Trans-Siberian Orchestra
6) "The Family Force Five Christmas Pageant" Family Force Five
5) "Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship" Chris Tomlin4) "A Christmas To Remember" Amy Grant
3) "How Many Kings" Downhere
2) "Let It Snow Baby...Let It Reindeer" Relient K
1) "Home For Christmas" Barlow Girl
Stay tuned for Intern Anna's Top Ten List Of Really Really Awesome Christmas Songs!! :-)
Speaking of Christmas songs.....here's "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Relient K! Enjoy!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
WAY2GIVE: Day Two
Hey guys, Intern Stone here. Just wanted to let you all know that your help with WAY2GIVE is awesome. It doesn't just end at the end of today though. You'll still be able to participate in WAY2GIVE through December 31, 2009 by visiting the website at www.wayfm.com and also by phone by calling the station at 843-529-9293.
Oh, and don't forget about the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade. (Details are in my previous post titled "Busy, Busy, Busy")
Since Christmas is about 2 weeks away, I thought I'd bust out something a bit more seasonal than what we've been posting lately. Here's Third Day covering "Do you hear what I hear?"
Oh, and don't forget about the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade. (Details are in my previous post titled "Busy, Busy, Busy")
Since Christmas is about 2 weeks away, I thought I'd bust out something a bit more seasonal than what we've been posting lately. Here's Third Day covering "Do you hear what I hear?"
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Busy Busy Busy!!
Alright, so tomorrow and thursday is Way-FM's "Way2Give", which is to help us finish the year strong. I know it starts tomorrow, but just in case you maybe want to put the number in your phone for later; it's 877-929-2009 or you can also get involved through http://www.wayfm.com
In other news, the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade is this sunday from 5:45 to 7:15 and we're going to be in it! So that means that we also need your help with the float. On saturday from 2-4 (not 4-6 as stated before) at the "Kickin' Chicken" in Mt. Pleasant we're getting together to decorate the float. You can also get a free Way-FM t-shirt for helping us out.
Finally, way off in January of 2010, is the "Speaking Louder Than Before" tour with Jeremy Camp, The Afters, Chasen, and Jason Gray. This is a great lineup and it's going to be held at Faith Assembly of God in Summerville on January 20, 2010 (I know, hard to believe it's almost the new year again.) Tickets for this show are on sale now. If you buy them online the Gold Circle Tickets (First Three Rows) will be $23, Floor Seats will be $18, and Balcony Seats will be $16, on the day of the show the Gold Circle Tickets will be $25, Floor Seats will be $20, and Balcony Seats will be $18. So get them now from http://www.itickets.com/events/237832/Summerville_SC/Speaking_Louder_Than_Before_2010_Tour.html or by calling (800)965-9324.
And since I just got done talking about Jeremy Camp, here's a really nice fan made video for "There will be a Day" by Jeremy Camp.
In other news, the Mt. Pleasant Christmas Parade is this sunday from 5:45 to 7:15 and we're going to be in it! So that means that we also need your help with the float. On saturday from 2-4 (not 4-6 as stated before) at the "Kickin' Chicken" in Mt. Pleasant we're getting together to decorate the float. You can also get a free Way-FM t-shirt for helping us out.
Finally, way off in January of 2010, is the "Speaking Louder Than Before" tour with Jeremy Camp, The Afters, Chasen, and Jason Gray. This is a great lineup and it's going to be held at Faith Assembly of God in Summerville on January 20, 2010 (I know, hard to believe it's almost the new year again.) Tickets for this show are on sale now. If you buy them online the Gold Circle Tickets (First Three Rows) will be $23, Floor Seats will be $18, and Balcony Seats will be $16, on the day of the show the Gold Circle Tickets will be $25, Floor Seats will be $20, and Balcony Seats will be $18. So get them now from http://www.itickets.com/events/237832/Summerville_SC/Speaking_Louder_Than_Before_2010_Tour.html or by calling (800)965-9324.
And since I just got done talking about Jeremy Camp, here's a really nice fan made video for "There will be a Day" by Jeremy Camp.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Free WayFM Tshirts!!!
That's right! We are giving a free WayFM tshirt to anyone who helps us decorate our float for the Mt. Pleasant Christma Parade! If you would like to help us out, we are meeting at the Kickin' Chicken in Mt. Pleasant (on Johnnie Dodds Blvd.)THIS Saturday (December 12) from 4-6pm. We would greatly appreciate the help, and if you do come out we will have a WayFM tshirt for you! :-) Hope to see you out there! The parade will be on Sunday afternoon!
How is everybody? We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Decemberadio, Red Umbrella, and T. Culler concert. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
Who likes Tobymac? We do! And if you do too, here's something cool that we just got word of. Tobymac and his wife, Amanda are raising money for New Hope Academy, a school that is truly living in diversity. This year, Toby held a run called "Run For Hope". They raised $5,000 for the school. They're holding the run again in April 2010. The run will take place in Nashville, TN! Toby's training for it (that's right, he's running the marathon with everyone!) and wants to welcome everyone of you to participate!
So, the Grammys are coming up. There's quite a few Christian artists up for nominations! Jeremy Camp is up for Best Pop/ Contemporary Gospel Album for "Speaking Louder Than Before". Third Day is nominated for Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song for their song "Born Again". Leeland is up for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for "Love Is On The Move". Decyfer Down is nominated for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album for "Crash". Francesca Batistelli has been nominated for Best Gospel Performance for "Free To Be Me". The Grammys will air at 8pm on Jan. 31st on CBS.
Here's some local events going on for you!
Taste of Cathedral - Date 12-08-2009 11:00:00 am
Listen up, lunch crowd! Tired of going to the same restaurant? FOR 3 DAYS ONLY, Cathedral of Praise is opening its doors for lunch on Dec 8-10, 11am-2pm. Come experience fresh food at very reasonable prices, you can get Lowcountry shrimp & grits, paninis, wraps, soups, salads, something for everyone. And ALL home-made desserts. And for your dining pleasure, there'l be live, light entertainment. ALL THIS in a warm Christmas environment. Make reservations on line at tasteofcathedral.com or call 302.8651. Again that's tasteofcathedral.com or 302.8651. Join us at the Taste of Cathedral,where Christmas begins!
Live Nativity Scene at Cornerstone Baptist Church - Date 12-11-2009
Come listen to the story of the Birth of Christ with live actors at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Free cookies and hot chocolate and parking provided. For More info call 843-875-4600.
My Heart For Christmas - Date 12-13-2009 3:00:00 pm
The Worship Ministry of Old Fort presents, "My Heart For Christmas". Come join the Worship Choir, Children's Choir, and Creative Ministries Team of Old Fort as we celebrate this Christmas Season. Presentations will be Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 PM and 6 PM. Tickets are FREE. Call 843-873-2283 to reserve yours today.
Benefit Concert - Palmetto Community Church - Date 12-14-2009 7:00:00 pm
December 14th at 7pm. Palmetto Community Church located at 1965 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC. Music from: Plane Jane, Bert Floyd&the Carolina Band, Da Gullah Rootz and Sara Smile. Admission is free. A love offering will be accepted for Gracen James Sanders.
Battery to host Holiday Camp - Date 12-28-2009
The Charleston Battery will host a holiday soccer camp December 28th - 30th at the Battery's new Battery practice facility inside Blackbaud Stadium. The camp is designed for boys and girls ages 7 - 14 to help develop the fundamental techniques of soccer in a fun learning environment. Full day campers will receive lunch daily. To register for the Charleston Battery holiday camp or for more information please call (843) 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com. All camp registrations after Thursday, December 17 must be completed online.
Alright, guys, we hope you have a wonderful weekend! Here's a link for two videos of Red Umbrella and Decemberadio when they came in the studio on Saturday before the concert!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=358017835331&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=357929615331&ref=mf
How is everybody? We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Thanks to everyone who came out to the Decemberadio, Red Umbrella, and T. Culler concert. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
Who likes Tobymac? We do! And if you do too, here's something cool that we just got word of. Tobymac and his wife, Amanda are raising money for New Hope Academy, a school that is truly living in diversity. This year, Toby held a run called "Run For Hope". They raised $5,000 for the school. They're holding the run again in April 2010. The run will take place in Nashville, TN! Toby's training for it (that's right, he's running the marathon with everyone!) and wants to welcome everyone of you to participate!
So, the Grammys are coming up. There's quite a few Christian artists up for nominations! Jeremy Camp is up for Best Pop/ Contemporary Gospel Album for "Speaking Louder Than Before". Third Day is nominated for Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song for their song "Born Again". Leeland is up for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for "Love Is On The Move". Decyfer Down is nominated for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album for "Crash". Francesca Batistelli has been nominated for Best Gospel Performance for "Free To Be Me". The Grammys will air at 8pm on Jan. 31st on CBS.
Here's some local events going on for you!
Taste of Cathedral - Date 12-08-2009 11:00:00 am
Listen up, lunch crowd! Tired of going to the same restaurant? FOR 3 DAYS ONLY, Cathedral of Praise is opening its doors for lunch on Dec 8-10, 11am-2pm. Come experience fresh food at very reasonable prices, you can get Lowcountry shrimp & grits, paninis, wraps, soups, salads, something for everyone. And ALL home-made desserts. And for your dining pleasure, there'l be live, light entertainment. ALL THIS in a warm Christmas environment. Make reservations on line at tasteofcathedral.com or call 302.8651. Again that's tasteofcathedral.com or 302.8651. Join us at the Taste of Cathedral,where Christmas begins!
Live Nativity Scene at Cornerstone Baptist Church - Date 12-11-2009
Come listen to the story of the Birth of Christ with live actors at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Dec. 11 at 6:30pm, 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm. Free cookies and hot chocolate and parking provided. For More info call 843-875-4600.
My Heart For Christmas - Date 12-13-2009 3:00:00 pm
The Worship Ministry of Old Fort presents, "My Heart For Christmas". Come join the Worship Choir, Children's Choir, and Creative Ministries Team of Old Fort as we celebrate this Christmas Season. Presentations will be Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3 PM and 6 PM. Tickets are FREE. Call 843-873-2283 to reserve yours today.
Benefit Concert - Palmetto Community Church - Date 12-14-2009 7:00:00 pm
December 14th at 7pm. Palmetto Community Church located at 1965 Bees Ferry Rd, Charleston, SC. Music from: Plane Jane, Bert Floyd&the Carolina Band, Da Gullah Rootz and Sara Smile. Admission is free. A love offering will be accepted for Gracen James Sanders.
Battery to host Holiday Camp - Date 12-28-2009
The Charleston Battery will host a holiday soccer camp December 28th - 30th at the Battery's new Battery practice facility inside Blackbaud Stadium. The camp is designed for boys and girls ages 7 - 14 to help develop the fundamental techniques of soccer in a fun learning environment. Full day campers will receive lunch daily. To register for the Charleston Battery holiday camp or for more information please call (843) 971-4625 or visit www.charlestonbattery.com. All camp registrations after Thursday, December 17 must be completed online.
Alright, guys, we hope you have a wonderful weekend! Here's a link for two videos of Red Umbrella and Decemberadio when they came in the studio on Saturday before the concert!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=358017835331&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/video/video.php?v=357929615331&ref=mf
Friday, December 4, 2009
TGIF!!!
Hey everybody! How excited are you that it is Friday? We hope you have a fun weekend. Speaking of fun, if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, remember the Decemberadio, T. Culler, Sevenglory concert tomorrow (Saturday) night! The concert will be at Northwood Baptist Church at 7:30pm! Don't have tickets? It's ok! We have tickets for you here at the station! We hope to see you there!
Here's a little tidbit of information for all you Family Force Five fans out there. If you haven't heard already, Joshua "Fatty" Olds has been hospitalized due to kidney failure. He's doing better, though. His brother, Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds has been updating everyone about Fatty's progress. Here's the link for the full story and updates: http://www.stereotruth.net/2009/12/update-fatty-from-family-force-5-hospitalized/
Please keep Joshua Olds, Family Force Five, & their family and friends in your prayers. Also, we want to know if you have any prayer requests! If you do, let us know. Message us on here, our facebook, or our myspace!
So, in light of the concert tomorrow night, here is "Satisfy Me" by Decemberadio! Enjoy!
Here's a little tidbit of information for all you Family Force Five fans out there. If you haven't heard already, Joshua "Fatty" Olds has been hospitalized due to kidney failure. He's doing better, though. His brother, Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds has been updating everyone about Fatty's progress. Here's the link for the full story and updates: http://www.stereotruth.net/2009/12/update-fatty-from-family-force-5-hospitalized/
Please keep Joshua Olds, Family Force Five, & their family and friends in your prayers. Also, we want to know if you have any prayer requests! If you do, let us know. Message us on here, our facebook, or our myspace!
So, in light of the concert tomorrow night, here is "Satisfy Me" by Decemberadio! Enjoy!
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