Pastor Tony McCullough of The New Church @ 301 Dexter invites YOU to be a part of the Sing-Along Messiah! 7pm on Tuesday, Dec. 13, this event is open and FREE to the public. For more info, contact the church at 263-0549.

Morning Praise is LIVE from Heritage Baptist Church in Montgomery! Come on out today between 6:30 am and 7:00 pm to drop off your new toys for the Montgomery Toy Sale this Saturday! (This sale benefits the registered needy families in Montgomery and is a joint effort of several ministries, sponsored by the Montgomery Baptist Association.)

The Morning Praise team is going "LIVE" from the Heritage Baptist Church in Montgomery next Monday! Bring your new toy donation and join us as we help families in need this Christmas!!

Tuesday, December 13, Andrew Peterson's "Behold the Lamb of God" is coming back to Montgomery! this is a unique event that celebrates the season beautifully. Visit www.sjlife.com for all the details.

This Sunday we join together for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. For the dramatic testimonies of believers who are sacrificing for the faith, visit www.persecution.com.

US customs officials confiscate 1,200 pounds of this on an average day...MEAT is the correct Brain Blitz answer! Congratulations to Louise Sullivan of Greenville, this week's winner!

No Brain Blitz winner again this morning! This costs your family an average of $140 a year...what is it? Think on the answer, and look for a clue first thing tomorrow!

We did not get a correct answer to our Brain Blitz question this morning, so YOU have another chance to win tomorrow! This costs your family an average of $140 a year...what is it?

Kim Wilson introduced us to Footprints Ministry this morning! To find out more...and enjoy the music of SELAH...come to the concert at Heritage Baptist Church this Saturday night! http://ping.fm/odHRe

www.priceprotectr.com is one tool to use to save money for back-to-school shopping! Do you have an app you use for money-saving? If so, by all means share!

How about celebrating Valentine's Day on a CRUISE? Make sure you enter the "Love Like you Mean It" contest at www.faithradio.org! We will be drawing the name of our winner on August 22.

This Friday's Sandi Patty & Friends concert in Dothan has been rescheduled to October 9th! If you have tickets, be sure to hold on to them...they will be honored at that concert!

Come on out to Eastdale Mall in Montgomery for the DONOR ROUND-UP! The Faith Radio staff is joining the American Red Cross as we collect blood and save some lives...in the mall from 7 to 7 today!

"Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer" got four out of five stars for family-friendliness (although the Morning Praise team is not convinced this looks like an Academy Award winner. :) Always look to www.pluggedin.com before you head out to the theater!

Jennifer Dansby of Andalusia....WOW, what a voice! She sang the first line of a Sandy Patti song this morning and won two tickets to Sandy's concert in Dothan! For all concert and ticket details, visit www.faithradio.org.

This Sunday is Pentecost. Bruce Rapp of Jews for Jesus joined us this morning to talk about the significance of this celebration to our Christian faith. For more info from Bruce, you can email him at Phoenix@jewsforjesus.org.

We've got a great list of Father's day gifts going now....what are some of the great finds you have discovered?

"X-Men: First Class" did not receive a very family-friendly rating this morning! Before you head out to the theater this weekend, make sure you get some insight from Plugged In! www.pluggedin.com.

Congratulations to Tina from Wetumpka! She knew the names of two of our former minor league baseball teams (Rebels and Wings) and won two tickets to this Saturday's Family Faith Night. Gooooooo Biscuits!

CLIP-ON TIES! Congratulations to Rick from Deatsville who had our correct Brain Blitz answer this morning! Men are purchasing CLIP-ON TIES at a higher rate than they did 15 years ago!

MANY thousands are proclaiming that this Saturday, May 21, will be Judgment Day. The promoter of this thought is the founder of a Christian radio network. Are we grounded well enough in Scripture to be discerning at times like these?

No messin' around on Brain Blitz this morning! Sheila Smith of Wetumpka knew that 50% of women say they enjoy doing this more than their husbands...her correct answer was "mow the lawn!"

STILL looking for a correct Brain Blitz answer! Check out this our FaceBook page ("Morning Praise on Faith Radio") first thing in the morning for a big clue! 42%of Americans surveyed said they never do this...what do you think it is?

42%of Americans surveyed said they never do this...what? (NOT lying, texting, stealing, forgetting to brush teeth, snore)

THOR received 3 1/2 "ultra-nifty hammers" out of 4 from Plugged In Movie review! Not necessarily one that will be a favorite of Mom's, but an option for the whole family this weekend! For more movies reviews, check out www.pluggedinonline.com.

We are so proud of our University of Alabama students! Through the use of social media, they are meeting the needs of thousands in Tuscaloosa! If you would like to follow them or support their efforts, you can find them on Twitter at ua_greek_relief or www.uagreekrelief.com

We are so encouraged by the MANY churches in our listening area who are meeting the needs of those hurt by last week's storms. If you are looking for a way to serve, visit www.tornadorelief.faithradio.org.

This Wednesday night CALEB will be in concert at First Baptist Church Montgomery! CALEB is a worship band, featuring the musical talents of Caleb and Will Chapman, sons of Steven Curtis Chapman. The concert is FREE of charge, and offering will be collected to support the orphan outreach of Children's Hope and Show Hope. For more info, call 334-300-4461.

Disaster relief efforts have sprung up all over the state of Alabama. If your church or community is participating, post it on Facebook at "Morning Praise on Faith Radio," and we will pass it on!

"Nothing in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Rom. 8:39) We are praising God for His protection through the storms last night. We are lifting up our prayers on behalf of the many, MANY families who have been devastated by the loss of life and property.

CONGRATULATIONS to Will Spivey and Victoria Bye....our 2011 Jimmy Hitchcock Award winners!!!! We are eager to see how God will use their many talents to further His kingdom!

Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery is hosting the Chick-Fil-A Leadercast on May 6! For the complete list of all the incredible leaders involved this year, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com. For local registration details, visit www.vaughnforest.com.

Pamela attended a simulcast of Pastor David Platt's "Secret Church" on Good Friday; a wonderful time of teaching and praying for the worldwide persecuted church. If you'd like to find out more about this unique ministry in Birmingham, visit http://ping.fm/uSfUq

Congratulations to Judy Howell of Enterprise...she was our first caller and WINNER of Brain Blitz this morning! Judy knew that 38% of guys have never bought their wives flowers. Come on guys, let's whittle away at that statistic today! :)

Wake up bright and early Saturday and join the Resurrection Run! Vaughn Forest Church in Montgomery is hosting this 1 mile-, 5k and 10k that will benefit Urban Trek ministry. For all the details, visit www.resurrectionrun.com.

Bruce Rapp from Jews for Jesus joined us for a quick Passover lesson this morning! If you would like to contact Bruce for a presentation in your church, you may email him at phoenix@jewsforjesus.org. For general information about this ministry, visit www.jewsforjesus.org. Shalom!

Check out Andrew Petersen's site for a great Holy Week devotional! http://ping.fm/bdn9g

3 of 10 women carry this in their car. What do you think it is? WORKOUT CLOTHES! Congratulations, Gary Looney of Tallassee, who was our Brain Blitz winner today!

3 of 10 women carry this in their car. What do you think it is? We did not get a correct BRAIN BLITZ answer today, so you'll have another chance to guess tomorrow!

Enjoy!

http://ping.fm/kn0OT

Congratulations to Paul Hatter of Milbrook! He had the correct BRAIN BLITZ answer this morning...65% of kids had a n IMAGINARY FRIEND by the age of 7!

We all tend to criticize "Generations Y and Z" quite a bit, fearing that they are contributing to the moral decline of our world. However, there are some GREAT things about this young generation! How do you think they are making this world a BETTER place?

‎65% of kids had one of these by the age of 7...what is it? BRAIN BLITZ rolls over to day #2 tomorrow!

RINGTONES! Women purchase almost 70% of them! Congratulations to Ramona Ebbinga of Wetumpka who had our correct BRAIN BLITZ answer this morning!

Bruce Rapp from Jews for Jesus will be doing a presentation of "Christ in the Passover" this Wednesday evening at Santuck Baptist Church. In fact, he's travelling through much of our listening area! For event details of all his meetings, visits http://ping.fm/HLCt8

CLOTHES SHOPPING was the correct answer to our Brain Blitz question this week! It's tough on the self-confidence, according to 68% of women!

We're helping out the Montgomery Food Bank today! Bring your canned goods to the Chick-Fil-A located on the Eastern Bypass in Montgomery to help stock the shelves! (You'll get a free chicken sandwich as well. :)

April is Abortion Recovery Awareness Month. If you or a loved one suffer from the effects of abortion, there is great help for you! The First Choice Women's Medical Center in Montgomery is offering a supportive day of healing on Saturday, April 2 from 9am to 2pm. Contact Kathy for more info at 334-260-8101.

In one sentence, tell us how God has shown His faithfulness to you and how you KNOW He will be faithful to you today! (Be specific! We want to encourage our struggling listeners today!!!)

We're going to be talking about the Legislative Prayer Luncheon AND Brantwood Children's Home today on MP...two great things that make our state a better place! What are YOU doing to make Alabama shine?

Jim Burroughs of Tallassee had our correct Brain Blitz answer this morning...By age 35 most of us are as good as we will ever be at SPELLING! Congratulations, Jim!

The saga of Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus will be dragging on for some time, ...so what are we learning from all this? We all want our children to be "successful." At what point are we willing to say "no" to the success, in order to do what is BESTfor our children? (Post it on FB today!)

CAST Ministries (Christian Amputee Support Team) helps amputees turn their "weaknesses" into "strengths!" They have a "Run, Walk, Roll" and health fair on March 26. More info, visit www.castministries.com.

Persist or withdraw? ....How many times do you have to face rejection before you give up?

Wiregrass Christian magazine is available in churches throughout the Wiregrass area! Pick up your free copy today to be encouraged by some great articles and discover some great Christian resources!

Are you nervous about your kids' going to college? They won't admit it, but so are THEY! Ask Tommy McGregor of The TransMission post any questions you have about this transitional year, and he'll join us next week to give us some answers! (You can find us on facebook at "Morning Praise on Faith Radio.")

Happy Valentine's Day! If you have some words to pass along to a loved one, post them here and we'll be sure to share!

Tommy McGregor of "The TransMission" discussed the transitional year of finishing high school and starting college. Do you have a specific question you would like to ask him? Post it on fb at "Morning Praise on Faith Radio"! We will pass it on and have him answer it on a future Morning Praise program!

Day #1 - We've already had a Brain Blitz winner! Cherese from Midway knew that 20% of the clothing in the average woman's closet has never been worn!

Sandi Patty and Friends 2011 Tour is coming to Montgomery! Donna Davis won two VIP tickets to the concert on April 15! Tickets will be available to the general public starting next Monday at Eastmont Baptist Church in Montgomery and Antioch East Baptist in Greenville.

We have got a SURPRISE for you this morning! All the details, tickets, and some stars-in-the-making coming up this morning on Morning Praise!

Come on out to WINTER BLAST in Montgomery tonight! Taylor Road Baptist Church doors open at 6, concert begins at 7, $10 at the door! ....This will be a great night!!!

An early spring? Hard to convince most of our nation of that today, but it's the prediction of Punxsutawny Phil!

Oh, have we got a SURPRISE for you! You won't want to miss Morning Praise this Friday...we will be giving away tickets and giving you ALL the details!

Listen to Living with Joy with Phil Waldrep this afternoon at 2:30 on Faith Radio. Auburn University Professor, Michael J. Bozack, will be the guest to discuss his book, "Street-Smart Advice to Christian College Students".
www.livingwithjoyradio.com

Jason Barton of 33 Miles joined the Morning Praise team today! His band, PLUS Building 429, PLUS Jason Gray, PLUS Kerry Roberts....WinterBlast 2011 is Thursday, February 3! Tickets are $10 at the door (Taylor Road Baptist Church, Montgomery.)

A survey says it's not a picnic unless you bring this... We didn't have a winner for Brain Blitz this morning, so tomorrow you have another chance to win!

Jim Garlow and his wife, Carol, are celebrating their 40th Wedding Anniversary on January 20th! If you are blessed by his radio ministry and would like to send a card of congratulations, please send it by January 28 to the following address:

Tracy Burger
Skyline Church
11330 Campo Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941

Plugged In Movie Review gives a score of 2 out of 5 to the new movie "The Dilemma." Before you head out for the movie theater, be sure to read the full reviews on www.pluggedin.com! It's a great Christian family resource!

Raising children in today's world poses some REALLY intenses challenges for Christian parents! Braxton Brady discussed his book (co-authored with Lee Burns), "Flight Plan." It's a great tool to raise up godly men! To order the book or arrange a speaking engagement with one of the authors, visit www.theflightplanbook.com.

Today is Rid the World of Fad Diets Day! Come on, admit it....what's the WEIRDEST diet you've ever tried?

Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream that changed the course of history. What is YOUR dream today?

THANK YOU for making Faith Radio the "Top Dog" in our Radio for Red Cross competition yesterday! The need for blood is always great. If you were notable to attend, but would still like to give, please call Helen at 334-260-4028.

The roads are SLICK this morning! If you absolutely must get out today, please call to make sure they are in good condition....888-588-2848.

Radio for Red Cross will take place next Tuesday, January 11, at Vaughn Park Church in Montgomery! come by any time between 11 am and 7 pm, donate a pint of blood and vote for your FAVORITE radio station! (Faith Radio, of course!!!!)

The #1 reason people delete friends on Facebook is....a consistently BAD ATTITUDE presented in posts! Congratulations to Theresa Huffman of Deatsville who had a GREAT attitude when she was our Brain Blitz winner this morning!!!