Joy FM August 2024 Experiences

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Event 1: Our Joy FM Cracker Barrel event in Matthews!

It was a wonderful time of meeting donors and creating relationships. I love looking at pictures of grandkids and learning about the lives of our donors.

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Our donors getting to know each other better, and finding things they have in common!

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s e c n e i r e p ex Event 2: The Joy FM Family BBQ Picnic was a success!!!

It was 96 degrees at 4 pm and we still had over 50 dedicated donors attend this event.

They enjoyed meeting the Joy FM family and the good food provided

by Prissy Polly’s of Kernersville.

The Joy FM crew serving donors some great BBQ!

Melody’s daughter, son-in-law, and grandson joined in on the fun!

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Josh’s sweet family enjoyed the BBQ

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Event 3: These sweet donors invited us into their home for lunch. They fixed a fantastic meal and even included gluten free for John.

Miriam Selby, Wendy, Merlee (Miriam’s sister), Melody, and in the back is Everette Selby.

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Event 4: This is Jason Goss and his mom, Diane. They came down to tour the station and have lunch with everyone. They also enjoyed the mugs we gifted them. They are the sweetest people!!!!

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From Melody: Sarah Henderson stopped by to share her story with Candi and I on the JoyRide. She lost her husband, mother, and daughter within a few years, and she told us Joy FM is what kept her going. She also brought a card and gifts for Candi and me.

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These sweet ladies were invited to our Cracker Barrel event in Lexington. They realized how much they had in common along with another lady and formed a new friendship.

We received this in the mail today thanking us for the breakfast we provided. They were a super sweet couple and it is an honor to have them in our Joy FM family.

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From Wendy: “I just took this phone call from a listener who wanted to know the name of a song. We talked on the phone for awhile, and he told me that he had a lot of losses in 2020. He also bragged on his granddaughter. He was so sweet! I was excited because for once I knew the name of the song, and who sang it, without having to look it up. It is one of my favorite songs also. The gentlemen surprised me by saying, I was just a listener to Joy FM but because you called back, I will become a supporter!”

Sometimes, you just have to call and chat, which happens to be my favorite thing to do! It truly isn’t about the money but about common courtesy and just listening to their stories.

From Josh: “We received a call from a listener in Charlotte who shared an incredible testimony. While serving time in a correctional facility, she heard a song on Joy FM that reminded her that her story wasn’t over. That song gave her hope in a dark time. She called to tell us that she’s been released and wanted to know the name of that song.

It was ‘Still Telling My Story’ by The Erwins.

“We received a phone call from one of our dear, sweet prayer warriors. She is a wonderful lady and listens to Joy FM 24/7. We had recently done a day sponsor for her and she called to tell us how much she loved it. Also, she has a twin sister who is in the hospital with a brain bleed, and her husband held the phone to her ear to listen to the sponsorship. She cried and had the biggest grin on her face as she listened. She perked up and said that it had made her day, and she loved JOY FM! The caller loved the fact that we had John read her day sponsor message because he is her favorite! She thanks God every day, and prays every day for us! She is the one who calls every morning during our fundraiser to say that she is praying. She has a beautiful soul for Jesus and I am thankful for her spirit in uplifting us as we continue to serve Him. God is good!”

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Message from a listener: “There are no words to describe how much Joy FM has changed my life!!!

I have always been a Christian, but listening to your station over the past year has given me SOOOO much strength and peace! I lost my husband (57 years old) suddenly 7 years ago.

He was an entertainer and loved singing gospel music. Then I lost my mom, who was my best friend, from cancer 4 years later.

Then I lost my daughter (34 years old) 3 years ago. Getting up each morning and trying to face each day was overwhelming.

I had lived in Chapel Hill my entire life and never moved before, but decided to move to Charlotte to be closer to my son, as he was all I had left. I had to find a new me. We are not promised tomorrow. We never know what can happen each day, and the loneliness can be unbearable. Your station has brought me through so many trials and tears of now helping me to know that Jesus is my friend and will not abandon me.

I have Joy FM on in my house all the time and when driving that is all I listen to. But your station and the words and songs have lifted me out of the tunnel to see light again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have recommended Joy FM to all of my friends!

Honestly, Joy FM is one of the biggest blessings in my life!”

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From Wendy: We met this sweet lady when the Joy FM family visited Donna. She was at the front desk listening to Joy FM on her phone.

She was excited to meet everyone and I promised her I would bring back a goodie bag. When I went back to give her the bag, she was listening to Joy!

“Just recorded my first show for Joy FM. Not gonna lie when I said I was nervous, I LIED. I really am thankful to be here, and a part of this team. I am hoping to continue to grow into the role and continue my growing faith with Jesus through this experience.”

— Brendan Beavers, new on-air host for Joy FM

From Wendy: “I want to give a shout-out to Brendan Beavers.

He is already starting to gather a fan base. LOL A gentlemen called in because he wanted Brendan to know that he was appreciated, and that he enjoyed the show. He stated that was his downtime to relax, and listening to Joy FM helps him relax. He also commented on how they had several things in common, like the same military school, brothers in Christ, his love of sports, and he also got married in October. I think we found another Brendan!”

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17 experiences 1 gift & visit 1 surprise & delight 1 new on-air host 2 messages 3 phone calls 4 events 5 cards