Emmett’s “Surviversary” Parade! Learn more about Emmett on page 2.
Here’s the proof!
This is proof that music on 88.3 WCQR makes a positive difference. On April 1st, we posted a video on social media that Alexandra shared with us. It shows her daughter grooving to the music on WCQR.
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And then on April 9th, we were tagged in an adorable Instagram story of a mom asking her child who he’s singing to while they’re listening to 88.3 WCQR in the car. You could hear her saying “Are you singing to Jesus?”
love you guys and love the station! It’s ministered to our families’ lives in more ways than we can even begin to describe!”
Emmett’s “Surviversary” Parade
A year ago, we received a call from a donor saying that his grandson had been in a horrible accident with a lawn mower. The family was afraid he would lose his leg. We battled in prayer alongside his family, and he is doing well! He had a parade to commemorate his miraculous survival, and we of course had to attend!
A message from Emmett’s mom:
“Good morning! I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you for taking time out of your Sunday to come show your support (and the station’s support) for Emmett and our family! That meant so much to all of us! We love you guys and love the station! It’s ministered to our families’ lives in more ways than we can even begin to describe! So, again, thank you for coming out and showing love and support for our family! Thank you again for everything!”
-Alisha
A Wow God Story
The following is a Wow God story that a listener shared with us recently.
“On April 19th, my friend and I were spending time at her house. She lives near a feral cat colony and there were several momma cats that had kittens around her house. We noticed one of those cats that had three tiny kittens on April 17th was injured. She was so feral we couldn’t get near enough to her to see how bad her injuries were but one of her kittens was missing completely and the other two were scattered and super cold and crying. We waited from a distance to see if momma cat would go and gather them up and care for them, but she didn’t. Finally we tried to give them to another cat who had kittens around the same time. That cat only accepted one kitten.
So we eventually took the remaining kitten to the emergency vet in Bristol and got kitten milk and a bottle to care for the baby ourselves. I had done this one time before a long time ago.
It was hard not to get attached. I had wanted a cat for a long time. I was exhausted getting up every two hours with a teeny fur baby had to be carefully tended to. I fell in love with its little paws and nose. It’s sweet little purrs and meows. I think in my head I was already planning our adventures together. I took him to my own vet for a check up and was told he looked great. I named him Shalom—a Hebrew word that means many things. Hello. Goodbye. Peace. And when said twice in a row even perfect peace.
But even with the right info and doing all I could, the kitten started to fade the same day the vet said he was healthy. Shalom stopped
eating and was difficult to wake up. Then he started struggling to breathe. I took him back to the vet on April 22 early in the morning. They recommended putting him to sleep because they believed trying to save him would be unsuccessful and may only prolong his suffering. So I chose to let them help him pass on. Watching my beautiful little kitty die was terrible and heartbreaking.
I was so angry at God. I told Him so. Even if I was also grateful for having the opportunity to steward a tiny little part of His creation. But I was still angry. Why give me a cat only to take it right away when He knew how much I wanted a cat. Why let me love something so much?
I went home after that feeling empty and sobbing. I still had a wedding to attend that evening around 6pm. I didn’t want to go because my heart was so full of grief. And as I got in my car around 5:33pm, I just began to wrestle in my heart with everything. Telling God that I hated death and death was ugly. Wondering if it even mattered to Him because it was just a tiny kitten. Wondering if my broken heart and grief mattered to Him. And grief is grief, no matter what it is over. And it reminded me of other losses that were not so recent.
Right in the middle of all of that pain, doubt and anger….the song Oh Death by MercyMe started playing on 88.3 WCQR.
I was overcome. If I had left sooner or later, I might not have heard it. But I felt like God had seen me and heard me. That He wanted to remind me that death is horrible and ugly and that He understood my pain and even my anger. But He had defeated it.
Now I don’t know what this means for a tiny kitten. But I do know what my God can do. I was reminded He works things out for good and He can even do good with the love and loss I had over a tiny 6 day old kitten. I think maybe He even led me somehow to the name I had picked—Shalom. I think any time we learn to steward what He has given us and love what He loves, it please Him. Here is a picture of my tiny kitten. Maybe when people hear this story, they will remember that no matter how much pain they go through, God is near and they are not alone in it.”
- Kisha Smith
I recently just started my walk with Jesus and got saved at church last night. I have been listening to your station for a month now and all your songs have spoken to me so much. Your station has helped me to grow even closer to God and hear his word. Thank you so much for all you do! Bless you! - Lindsey
I drive an hour to work and back every day. I use this time to listen to the Bible and to praise God through your music. I have the windows down with the music up high so everyone can hear about God and praise him. When my school community in Johnson County was hit by the hurricane, this station helped me prepare for what I would see on the way to work everyday. I would sing and pray to God for them as I drove. You are such an important part of my life. - April
WCQR is such a blessing to me and my family. I always listen in the car and can see the impact on my 10 year old grandson. He loves WCQR and was so excited to meet Rhonda and Adam at an event at Founders Park last Christmas. He has even started recently listening on his iPad through the WCQR app on his own! So thankful for the messages and God’s Word through the music and all the wonderful on air friends at WCQR. You are making a difference! We love you all! - Donna
Thank you, Volunteers!
Here are just a few of our 28 incredible volunteers throughout the week:
I listen everyday and love the music. To me it is the best possible way to spread the Love of Jesus and His salvation.
- Debbie