Acquire the Fire ticket winners...

Don't miss Acquire the Fire 2010-Encounter on April 30th & May 1st in Lansing at MSU's Breslin Center featuring concerts with The David Crowder Band, Lecrae, Unhindered, Everyday Sunday and speakers Ron Luce, Mike Guzzardo & Nick Vujicic. Tickets still available. Click on logo above for more information.
Winners of last weeks contest for a pair of tickets to Acquire the Fire are:
Robin of Jackson
Jonathon of Lansing
Maria of Lansing
Jess of Spring Arbor
Desirea of Corunna
Dawn of Caro
Jarrod of Corunna
Tom of Farwell
Jerry of Holt
Mike of Lansing
Jenny of St. Johns
Casie of Portland
Susan of Paw Paw
Suzanne of Dewitt
Dolores of Ferndale
Sally of Eaton Rapids
Calvin of Eagle
Winners have been notified by email.

Win tickets to Anita Renfro's "It's probably just my thyroid" Tour

Comedian and Good Morning America's special comedy correspondent Anita Renfroe will perform live in Holland at Central Wesleyan Church on Thursday, April 29th at 7P.M.
Tickets are $22, $18 & $14. Special groups,students, and senior discounts are also available. Purchase Tickets at www.startickets.com and 1-800-585-3737.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO WIN A PAIR!

Win a pair of tickets to Meredith Andrews in Mt. Morris!

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS

TO SEE

MEREDITH ANDREWS

IN CONCERT

Trinity Assembly of God

Mt. Morris

on Friday, May 14th

7 PM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Entries accepted April 26th-May 2nd

Smile FM Spring Fundrive Underway

You can help Smile FM continue to "Build Families, Touch Hearts & Change Lives" in Michigan (and beyond) with your gift of support . Just $10 a month sponsors your local Smile station for 1 hour of broadcasting per month. We need an additional 1005 supporters this week to reach of goal of fully funded. Call us at 888-887-7139 or pledge here. Thanks so much!

Win'EM BeforeYou Can Buy'EM Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Win'EM Before You Can Buy'EM contest for a Friends & Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Hello Tonight Tour featuring Chris Tomlin and TobyMac on June 25th, 7:30 PM at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston.
Winners have been notified by email.

Didn't win but still want tickets?

Tickets are now on sale!

Tickets: $35 and $25 pavilion and $15 lawn. Groups of 10 or more receive $5 off pavilion tickets. Prices include $3 parking fee.

Tickets available at Palacenet.com, The Palace Box Office and all Ticketmaster locations. Tickets may also be charged by phone to American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Winners:
Teresa of Pinckney
Chuck of Hartland
Michael of Lansing
Kristi of LaSalle
Luke of Lansing
Jessica of Maybee
Rachel of Gwinn
Kirsten of Midland
David of Westland

Meredith Andrews in concert May 14th

MEREDITH ANDREWS

IN CONCERT

Trinity Assembly of God

Mt. Morris

Friday, May 14th

7 PM

Doors open at 6 PM

Meredith is a singer/songwriter, that appeals to all ages, with songs like: Can Anybody Hear Me? and You're Not Alone Lift Up Your Head.

Advanced tickets are $12.00.
$15.00 at the door.
Get your tickets by calling 800-965-9324 or online @ itickets.com and Family Christian bookstores.

Trinity Assembly of God is located off I 75 Mt Morris exit #126.

Register to win a pair of tickets to Acquire the Fire

Brace yourself for an incredible weekend with an ENCOUNTER with the risen Lord Jesus at this year's Acquire the Fire youth conference at MSU's Breslin Center in Lansing on April 31st & May 1st. Concerts include The David Crowder Band, Lecrae, Unhindered & Everyday Sunday with inspirational and powerful speakers Ron Luce, Mike Guzzardo & Nick Vujicic.
Register to win a pair of tickets by CLICKING HERE!
Registrations accepted April 19th-24th.
For more information on this event visit http://www.acquirethefire.com/

Tax Day Freebies

Jenn & Brian talked about these great freebies available on tax day!

Starbucks: Free fresh brewed coffee all day....IF you bring your own mug!

Boston Market: BYGO on their meals, Thur to Sunday w/ this coupon.

Maggie Moo: Free slice of Ice Cream Pizza from 3 to 7 pm

P.F. CHANG'S: Get 15 percent off food purchases for dine-in or take-out

IHOP: Expanding on the tax deduction parents get for kids, the restaurant chain is offering free dinner for one child age 12 or younger with each adult meal purchased 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. all month long.

HYDROMASSAGE: Get a free massage Thursday through Sunday at participating locations. The mall-based massage chain suggests calling ahead to book an appointment

Eating Well for $68.88 a week for a family of 4???

Jenn & Brian talked about the "Food Stamp Challenge" where many national chefs were challenged to feed a family of 4 for the average amount a family on food stamps receives: $68.88 a week. Read the article for some great ideas on how to stretch your food budget even if you don't use food stamps!

Hello Tonight Tour Tickets on sale April 17th!

Tickets go on sale for the Hello Tonight Tour on 6/25 with TobyMac & Chris Tomlin at DTE Energy Music Theatre

April 17th

Tickets are $35/$25/$15

More information at www.palacenet.com

Get your PointFest tickets TODAY!

Tickets on sale NOW

for PointFest at CedarPoint!
Sep. 18, 2009

CedarPoint-Sandusky, OH

Featuring: Casting Crowns, Family Force 5 and Remedy Drive

Your combination festival and themepark ticket includes admission to Cedar Point and all of the performances!

Ticket Prices:
Group - $44.99
Day Of - $53.99
Early Bird Special - Individual Tickets - $45.99
Gold Circle - $58.99
Adult - $50.99
Season Pass Holder Adult - $21.99
Junior (less than 48" in height) - $39.99
Gold Circle Season Pass - $26.99
Gold Circle Early Bird - $53.99


Group Sales: Group orders of 15 or more receive 1 free ticket.

Early Bird special through August 20th only!

Phone Sales: 419-627-2309

For More Information Number: 419-627-2309

Mail Order Tickets:
CedarPoint Marketing Department, Attn: PointFest, One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870. Make checks payable to Cedar Point. Please allow 2-3 weeks for your order to be processed. Service fee applies: $1 per ticket and $8 per order.

Park & Concert Hours: Cedar Point will be open from noon to midnight on September 18th. Performances may run past park hours.

Seating: All concerts will take place in the Soak City Parking Lot. Concerts are general admission. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets for your comfort.

Food, Drinks & Parking: Food and drinks of all types will be available for purchase in the park. On-site parking is $10. Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted.

Hotels & Lodging: For more information visit www.cedarpoint.com/resorts.

Directions: Take the Ohio Turnpike to Exit 118 (US 250) and follow the signs north, or take Exit 110 (SR 4) and follow Route 4 north. Once you get to Sandusky, follow the signs to Cedar Point.

Christian Retail Area: Various Christian retailers will be selling merchandise during the festival including books, jewelry and clothing. If you are interested in renting a booth at the festival, please log on to www.premierfestivals.com/vendors

Join Jenn & Brian in the Big Ticket Half Marathon Relay

Come run with Jenn & Brian from the Morning Espresso as they run their first race in the FCA Big Ticket Half Marathon Relay.

It's part of the Big Ticket Festival and they have a Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10K Walk/Run and a 1 Mile Kids Fun Run.

Register Today and run with us!  Train with us too!  Jenn and Brian are using this Couch to 5K training program.

Reasons To Buy Michigan Products

5 Good Reasons to Buy Locally

1.Maintains jobs so our talented citizens can stay in the land that they love.
2.Diversifies Michigan’s economic portfolio so we still thrive when one of our industries comes on hard times.
3.Attracts new employers thereby creating new jobs.
4.Increases the tax base.
5.Reduces our carbon footprint because less fuel is used to move the merchandise, when bought locally.

Also did you know... if every household started spending just $10 per week of their current grocery budget on locally grown foods, we'd keep more than $37 million each week circulating within Michigan's economy.
To find out more about Michigan products, brand names & company locations visit http://www.buymichigannow.com/

Music Boat Cruise

Check out the details about this Christian Music cruise, with 15 of
your favorite artists... It's this November. The Diceman is planning
to go www.musicboatonline.com

Win'em before you can Buy'em Contest

EXPERIENCE

TOBYMAC & CHRIS TOMLIN

ON THE SAME STAGE!

Win a Friends & Family 4 pack of tickets to the Hello Tonight Tour with Toby Mac and Chris Tomlin on June 25th at DTE Energy Music Theatre before they go on sale!

Registration runs until midnight Friday 4/16.
Winner will be notified by email.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

ABC Teacher Appreciation Contest

WIN YOUR
FAVORITE TEACHER A
$50 STAPLES GIFT CARD!

One great teacher can make all the difference. Teachers may not always see the impact of their work on kids and families, but your testimony will be proof that good teaching is a powerful thing.



National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd-7th.


Smile FM and Staples would like to help you thank this significant person.
Share a brief story about the teacher that has made a difference in your life using the form on our "Win Stuff" page to register by May 1st to win a $50 gift card courtesy of Staples to present to them.

Homeschool teachers included!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Fire Up 2010 Conference ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of four (4) tickets to the Fire Up 2010 Conference at Lakeview Arena in Marquette on April 9th & 10th featuring performing artists Eowyn, After Edmund, the Great Transparency, Only 9 AM & Mikeschair with speakers Bob Maki, Craig & Molly Sanborn.

Smile FM's very own Jenn Czelada will also be there.

More information on this event is available at www.fireup.org

Winners:

Deborah of Rudyard

Tymborlee of Sault Ste. Marie

Lisa of Sault Ste. Marie

Katie of Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

Jessica of Cadillac

Kristin of Negaunee

Patti of Monroe

Danella of Potterville

Lisa of Fowlerville

Jesus Obituary

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One Guy Didn't

Three guys were tried for crimes against humanity.
Two guys committed crimes.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given government trials.
Two guys had fair trials.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were whipped and beaten.
Two guys had it coming.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were given crosses to carry.
Two guys earned their crosses.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were mocked and spit at along the way.
Two guys cursed and spit back.
One guy didn't.

Three guys were nailed to crosses.
Two guys deserved it.
One guy didn't.

Three guys agonized over their abandonment.
Two guys had reason to be abandoned.
One guy didn't.

Three guys talked while hanging on their crosses.
Two guys argued.
One guy didn't.

Three guys knew death was coming.
Two guys resisted.
One guy didn't.

One.
Two.
Three guys died on three crosses.

Three days later.
Two guys remained in their graves.
One guy didn't.