World Budget (Emphasis: Radio Ministries)
September 9, 2023
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AUTHOR: NAD Stewardship
The Voice of Prophecy radio ministry began with an offer that founder H.M.S. Richards Sr. simply could not refuse. The Los Angeles Express newspaper promised Pastor Richards several free 15-minute slots of radio time each week if he would place weekly advertising for his tent meetings in their paper.
Always wanting to embrace new methods to reach souls, the 35-year-old Richards jumped at the chance. On October 19, 1929, only days before the Great Depression hit, Richards was on the air, sharing the hope of Jesus with the people of Southern California.
By World War II, the Voice of Prophecy had become the first religious coast-to-coast broadcast in North America on the Mutual Broadcasting Network. That same year, 1942, it launched a Spanish-language broadcast that would later be called La Voz de la Esperanza.
More North Americans access radio regularly than any other major media format. Eighty-eight percent of Canadians report having listened to radio in any given month, while 93% of Americans say they listen to radio every week. Online audio also remains a fast-growing market, as millions turn to digital platforms for more engaging content. As listeners tune in week by week, they are invited to go deeper with the Lord through the radio ministries’ Bible schools and evangelistic events.
Day by day and week by week, the power of radio evangelism continues to change lives. Please join today in giving generously to support the ministry of the Voice of Prophecy and La Voz de la Esperanza.
🏃🏻♂️ Activity for next Sabbath, September 16:
Create a Power Point slide to show the congregation this statement or publish the statement in your bulletin:
“When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand. A clenched fist won’t give, and can’t receive.” -Alex Haley (writer of the book Roots)