Ken Davis in Frankenmuth Ticket Winners

Congratulations to the winners of a pair of tickets to see comedian Ken Davis, May 15th, 7 PM (doors open 6 PM) at Frankenmuth High School located at 525 E Genesee St in Frankenmuth.

The winners are:

Charlene of Midland

Kristin of Caro

Aaron of Pigeon

Don of Clio

Sandra of Bay City

Linda of Midland

Peggy of Howell

Tiffany of Traverse City

Lori of Bad Axe

Eva of Lapeer

For ALL The Moms......

FOR ALL THE MOMS...

This is for all the mothers who DIDN'T win Mother of the Year in 2008. All the runners-up and all the wannabes. The mothers too tired to enter or too busy to care.

This is for all the mothers who froze their buns off on metal bleachers at football games Friday night instead of watching from cars, so that when their kids asked, "Did you see my tackle?" they could say, "Of course, wouldn't have missed it for the world"...and mean it.

This is for all the mothers who have sat up all night with sick toddlers in their arms, wiping up barf, laced with Oscar Mayer wieners and cherry Kool-Aid saying, "It's okay honey, Mommy's here."

This is for all the mothers of Darfur who fled in the night and can't find their children.

This is for all the mothers of the victims of the latest school shooting and the mother of the shooter. For the mothers of the survivors, and the mothers who sat in front of their TVs in horror, hugging their child who just came home from school, safely.

For all the mothers who run carpools and make cookies and sew Halloween costumes. And all the mothers who DON'T.

What makes a good mother anyway? Is it patience? Compassion? Broad hips? The ability to nurse a baby, cook dinner, and sew a button on a shirt, all at the same time? Or is it heart? The jolt that takes you from sleep to dread, from bed to crib at 2 a.m. to put your hand on the back of a sleeping baby? The need to flee from wherever you are and hug your child when you hear news of a school shooting, a fire, a car accident, a baby dying?

I think so.

This is for reading "Goodnight, Moon" twice a night for a year. And then reading it again..."Just one more time."

This is for all the mothers who mess up. Who yell at their kids in despair in the grocery store.

This is for all the mothers who taught their daughters to tie their shoelaces before they started school. And for all the mothers who opted for Velcro instead.

For all the mothers who bite their lips--sometimes until they bleed--when their 14-year-olds dye their hair green. Who lock themselves in the bathroom when babies keep crying when you put them to bed and won't stop.

This is for all the mothers who show up at work with spit-up in their hair and milk stains on their blouses and diapers in their purse.

This is for all the mothers who teach their sons to cook and their daughters to sink a jump shot. This is for all mothers whose heads turn automatically when a little voice calls "Mom?" in a crowd, even though they know their own offspring are at home.

This is for mothers who put pinwheels and teddy bears on their children's graves.

This is for mothers whose children have gone astray, who can't find the words to reach them. This is for all the mothers who sent their sons to school with stomach aches, assuring them they'd be just FINE once they got there, only to get calls from the school nurse an hour later asking them to please pick them up. Right away.

This is for young mothers stumbling through diaper changes and sleep deprivation. And mature mothers learning to let go. For working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Single mothers and married mothers. Mothers with money, mothers without.

This is for you all.

www.mikeysFunnies.com

Ken Davis Winning Weekend

Register to win a pair of tickets to see Ken Davis at the Frankenmuth High School on Friday night, May 15th @ 7 PM. He'll crack you up with his humorous insight into everyday situations. Register by Sunday at Midnight at the Win Stuff Page at Smile.fm

Winners of Make Mom An MVP contest

Congratulations to the winners of Smile FM's "Make Your Mom An MVP" contest. The winners will get front row seats at the DownHere concert with special guests Thicker Than Water this Mother's Day, May 10th, 6 PM at Bristol Road Church of Christ in Flint.

The winners had these great things to say about why their mom's were special:

Jon of Burton: She is always willing to listen to me when I need a supportive ear.

Sean of Leslie: My mom, a mother of 4 worked hard for over 15 years as a medical transcriptionist to help support her family. In 1994 my mother was in a terrible accident with my 3 younger siblings, she fell asleep at the wheel and hit atelephone poll. Thank God she and my siblings survived. Shortly after my motherwas diagnosed with a severe sleep disorder, narcolepsy. Since her diagnosis her condition has gotten significantly worse. She has developed clinical depression,and has had several suicide attempts. By the grace of God, she has survived and with prayer and determination she is getting better. My mother is always there for me, no matter how depressed or tired she is, she is truly my rock.

Debbie of Grand Blanc: My mom was extra special cause she raised me to not be ashamed of myfaith. I saw her battle breast cancer and know that whatever the Lord's will, shewould be in heaven celebrating with the angels. She went home to be with Him in 1984after a 10 month battle, and I still miss her, but I know someday, I'll be with her!I am sure she would be praising Jesus at the concert, but she gets to do it live inheaven!

Shannon Marie of Flint: She is TOTALLY SELFLESS, totally - a beautiful teacher and stong as amountain! She is beautiful , very funny! and a TRUE disciple of our Lord Jesus. Sheis the rock and doesn't even realize it ! What a blessed example to everyone she is!

Mother's Day...for the rest of us

Mike Atkinson with 'Mikeys Funnies' writes:

"Since I lost my mom to cancer 14 years ago and my daughter-in-law lost Jacob

Michael in childbirth a couple of years ago, I'm especially sensitive to

those who won't enjoy it. That's why I've collected this page as a resource

for others, to help you understand the great number of people who experience

pain, not joy, on Mother's Day.

I've received some impassioned responses from people over the years that brings me pause before Mother's Day. In the midst of a weekend enjoyed by so many women with kids (including my own), there are so many who are not enjoying it - but wish they were. I'll let them speak for themselves":

http://www.mikeysfunnies.com/archive/20060505/index.html

[Church Leaders...Please pass this around to your staff!]

"The Hand of Hope" 10 years later.

If you've seen the picture, it would be very difficult to ever forget! At 21 weeks, during surgery in utero, when baby Samuel grabbed the surgeons finger!

On his 9th birthday, here's some of what Samuel has to say: "When I see that picture, the first thing I think of is how special and lucky I am to have God use me that way," Samuel told FOXNews.com. "I feel very thankful that I was in that picture."

Ten Years Later, Boy's 'Hand of Hope' Continues to Spark Debate - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News - FOXNews.com

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Thursday is the National Day of Prayer

Join a National Day of Prayer event throughout Michigan. Check our Family Fun Calendar and the National Day of Prayer Website for locations.

Ideas to Earn some extra spending $$$$

Jenn & George talked about ways to earn some extra cash, even in our tight economy. See the suggestions.

It's Drive-In Season

Jenn & George talked about how much fun it can be to take the family to the drive in when they're showing a family friendly feature. There are still almost a dozen operating drive in's in Michigan.

Check it out and see if there is one near you!

Tim Hawkins Comedy Show at Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint

Join Smile FM at the Tim Hawkins Comedy Show this Saturday 5/2,
7 PM, at Central Church of the Nazarene located at 1261 W Bristol Rd in Flint. Tickets are still available at www.itickets or by calling
1(800)965-9324. Special guests Mike McClain and Jason Eaton will also be there.
Congratulations to our Facebook friends who won a family 4 packs.

Win Front Row Seats to see DownHere on May 10th

Smile FM Facebook friends will have the opportunity this weekend to win front row seats to the Downhere concert on May 10th at Bristol Road Church of Christ in Flint. For more information on this concert check our Family Fun Calendar.

Go to the Zoo with Jenn & her little monkies

This is from the Memphis Zoo...enjoy

Yuk it up on Facebook to win tickets to the Apostles of Comedy Show.

Our Facebook friends will be laughing all the way to the Apostles of Comedy Show this week when we give away 3 pairs of tickets each day, Monday thru Friday when our facebook friends post a family friendly joke on our page. Winners will be randomly selected.
The Apostles of Comedy Show, featuring Jeff Allen, Brad Stine, Anthony Grifith & Ron Pearson, takes place on Friday - May 8th, 7PM at Kentwood Christian Church in Grand Rapids. Advance ticket prices are $20 Gold Circle/ $15 Reserved Seats. Special Rates for Students/ Seniors 55+/ Groups. Tickets available at all Star Tickets Locations, www.startickets.com & 1-800-585-3737 http://www.apostlesofcomedy.com/
Tickets are non-transferable so we ask that you please not post unless you can use the tickets yourself.

11-year-old Alabama boy, whose legs were amputated at birth, runs, skateboards and competes in baseball....Hasaan Hawthorne's take on living as an amputee surprises a lot of people.

"I think it's funner having prosthetics than real legs because you get to do more stuff," said Hasaan, 11, a fifth-grader at Valley Intermediate School in Pelham.

He has shared his philosophy with a substitute teacher whose husband was getting prosthetic running legs, and a student whose grandfather was undergoing amputation.

"I like to inspire people and help people," said Hasaan (pronounced huh-SAHN). "I don't like to see people sad, I like to cheer people up. I'm just like other people, just with different legs."...

Win Bowling Passes on Facebook this weekend

Our facebook friends will Strike it Big this weekend with opportunities to win All U Can Bowl (w/shoes) Cosmic Bowling passes for Holly Lanes located at 2430 Grange Hall Road in Fenton. Passes are good for use on Friday or Saturdays 9:30-Midnite.

Phil Stacey Snippets

Phil Stacey from American Idol debuted some of his songs from the upcoming Reunion Records release. First song is "Step into the Light" one of his new singles. Second song is a remake of Rich Mullin's "song "Hard to Get."

Jenn Interviews Mike's Chair

Check out the cool video Mike's Chair did during their free time at the GMA artist & Dj mixer. These guys need something to do! Check them out on Wednesday Morning Espresso at 8 am on Smile FM!

Annie Moses Band Tickets on Facebook

Our facebook friends have the opportunity to win a 4 pack of tickets to this weeks Annie Moses Band concert on 4/25, 7:30 PM at Great Lakes Christian College located at 6211 West Willow Hwy. Lansing, 48917, just by posting that you would like tickets on our facebook page between Monday and Thursday noon. Ten winners will be randomly selected to receive the tickets. The tickets are non-transferable so the person who posts must be able to pick the tickets up at will call.

Kids are spread out?

Faron's Family Photo

WOW! Talk about a weird week. On the same day last week, I was working on a school science project with my 11 year old son Chase. Then a few hours later, a young man was asking me to marry my oldest daughter, Mandi. I realized last week how spread out my kids are (almost 10 years).

Can you top that spread? Email me and let me know faron@smile.fm or call the station and leave your story 888-887-7139 ext 4.

Rock & Worship Roadshow Grand Prize winner scores big

Our Rock and Worship Roadshow Contest Grand Prize Winner, Sue McAlister with her daughter, had a great time challenging MercyMe at Wii bowling. MercyMe guitar player, Mike Scheuchzer declared that it was the best game they had during the tour. Smile FM is hoping to post video footage shortly. Sue also received reserved VIP seats, 2 Smile FM t-shirts, a MercyMe complete collection and a autographed bowling pin. Smile FM wishes to thank Holly Lanes, located at 2430 Grange Hall Road in Holly for their generous donation of the bowling pin. Stay tuned to facebook for opportunities to win free passes to Holly Lanes in the next couple of weeks.

The Glowing Pickle

Hey this is the perfect time to start doing stuff like this outdoors!

This really does work! We tried it. You can impress your kids with this one.

When a high voltage is applied across a pickle the pickle will emit a yellow glow.

Material
One extension chord
2 nails
A pickle

Assembly
Cut off the end of extension chord, and split the wires. (Make sure extension is not plugged in yet) Wrap each wire around 1 nail, spread them out so they don't touch each other. Then stick a nail into each end of the pickle. (Make sure nails don't touch.)

Plug in chord
Make sure no one is touching the pickle.
Wait a few minutes
Notice the pickle begins to steam.
Then it begins to flash bright yellow at one end.

Looks best at night

Make sure there is always adult supervision

Rock & Worship Roadshow Contest Winners

Wow, So many winners! I hope we don't leave any out. So here they are - in no particular order:
Brenda of Durand
Kallie of Ovid
John of Lansing
Cathy of Williamston
Aubrey of Haslett
Larry of Haslett
Tim of Imlay City
Chris of Dewitt
Mike of Lansing
Katie of Howell
Sharon of Charlotte
Jen of Jackson
Danielle of East Lansing
Tobbe of Traverse City
John of Pinckney
Mary of Williamston
Nathan of Almont
and the winner of the Grand Prize - 2 VIP Tickets, a Complete MercyMe Collection, Two Smile FM T-Shirts and the opportunity to play Wii Bowling with Mercy Me is..... Sue of Shaftsburg!
Congratulations!
All the winners have been notified.

George's message from Easter Sunday

04.12.09 Bankruptcy, Bailouts & the Bible from Restoration Church on Vimeo.

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.

Win this week with the Rock N Worship Road Show

We've got Big Stuff to give away this week with the Rock N Worship Road Show. Everyone who registers this week is in for the Grand Prize which a Meet N Greet w/ Mercy Me, + a game of wii bowling with the guys, 2 Smile FM t-shirts, and a Mercy Me CD Library.

• Thursday - (April 9) Family 4 Packs of GA tickets (8 Avail)
• Friday - (April 10) VIP Pairs + CD from one of artist (3 avail)
• Saturday - (April 11) Friends & Family 6 Pack (7 avail)
• Sunday - (April 12) VIP Pairs + 2 CD's (3 avail)
• Monday - (April 13) 4 Packs of G/A tickets + CD
• Tuesday - (April 14) VIP 4 pack w/ 2 CD's + 2 Smile FM t-shirts

VIP passes include Reserved seating & NO WAITING in Line.
G/A passes are picked up at will call and they still have to wait in line.
People can register once per day. Everyone who registered is automatically in the GP drawing, winner for the GP will be announced Wed at 7:20 am.

Cool New Transporter

Would you hop in one of these PUMA's?

Find out the scoop.

Jenn & George talked about them on the Morning Espresso!

Good Friday Worship Blast in Fenton

Smile FM will be at the Good Friday Worship Blast on April 10th at the Freedom Center located at 2473 W. Shiawassee Avenue in Fenton. Seven bands, including 3 Big Ticket Indie Artists will be battling it out for Jesus ! Doors open at 6:15 PM, the Pre-Blast Party starts with the Refined Band at 6:30. Artists include Amber McKay, My Syndicate, the Michael Maher Band, the Andy Stefanic Band, Brittney Maher & Benjamin Scott. It's only $1 to get in! Cast your vote and get entered in a drawing to win two 3-day wristbands for the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord this June.

Hands and Feet get the job done in Argentine

Smile FM joined the community in sprucing up Michigan's oldest Methodist Church in Argentine. From Lapeer to Linden, Boy Scouts and youth groups - from many denominations, people showed up to love on this little church. Pastor Dave Leineke was grateful and overwhelmed with how much was done this past Saturday. He is looking forward to hosting a coffee house style concert this upcoming May.

Big Ticket Tour - Lansing winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Big Ticket Tour in Lansing at Trinity Church on March 28th. You'll be able to see these bands on the Big Ticket Festival Stage this June -

Craig Lang & Driven

Greg Brayton

Thicker Than Water

Hopefully we will have the names of the 6 remaining wildcard bands soon to post for you.

"Good Works" Opportunity at the Argentine United Methodist Church

Smile FM invites the community to help the Argentine United Methodist Church with it's physical and spiritual revitalization this Saturday, April 4th from 8:30 AM - 1 PM located at 16170 Pleasant St in Linden (off of Silver Lake Rd). Bring your rakes, shovels and yard tools to help out our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Boy Scout troops and youth groups are also welcome!! Coffee, Donuts and a BBQ of sorts will available.
Look for the Smile FM Transporter!

James 2:26 - "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

Just In - Jail House Video

Rats, the paparazzi have been following me and put this horrible video on You Tube. It will be all over the 5 o' clock news tonight. I just hope by the time the news breaks that I have enough support to get out! Even Hosanna is calling her playgroup pals trying to bail out Mommy. Make your donation today to help Jerry's Kids go to camp and Jenn's kids get mommy back!

Thanks - Jenn from the Morning Espresso!

Oh No another Mug Shot

Help bail Jenn out of Jail. Look at those terrible conditions! You can help today by making a donation to help send one of Jerry's Kids to summer camp.

Help Bail Jenn out of Jail

No Foolin' our own Jenn Czelada is on the "Most Wanted" list to help Jerry's kids go to camp.

She'll be locked up on Wed starting at 2 pm until she makes bail.

You can make a donation to MDA today and help her make bail...and send some very deserving kids to camp.

Please be generous, she'll be held in terrible conditions during her lock up at the Stillwater Grill in Okemos, surviving only on bread and water....and chocolate cake. She really needs our help!

Watch Third Day Revealed online only on Smile.fm

Smile FM is pleased to offer our friends a chance to watch the new "Revealed" special by the Gospel Music Channel.

Click to download - and we have hope you have highspeed, it's a BIG file!

Offered by permission from sony pmg music and the Gospel Music Channel.

Meet Big Lug!

Come meet Big Lug from the Lansing Lugnuts this Saturday 3/28 at the Big Ticket Tour when he joins Smile FM at Trinity Church in Lansing. Big Lug will be popping in to check out the bands from 5-5:30 PM. Be sure to bring your camera to get your picture with Big Lug!

Smile FM Hosts Big Ticket Tour at Trinity Church in Lansing

Join DJ Brian Dumont and Smile FM for the final Big Ticket Tour - Battle of the Bands event at Trinity Church in Lansing this Saturday (3/28), 11:30 AM - 5:30 PM, to determine which artists will play this June at the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord. 12 bands will be competing for 3 spots. Opportunities to win VIP passes to the Rock and Worship Roadshow, a 3-day wristband to The Big Ticket Festival, cd's, t-shirts and much more during this terrific event.
Come place your vote and support your favorite bands.
This week's line-up includes:
Brandon Leathers
The Chill
Jacob Davis
Crimson Tide
Rock Nation Band
Dean Little
Greg Brayton
Harvest Reign
Living Stones
Thicker Than Water
Craig Lang & Driven
Special Guest appearance by Lugnuts Mascot, "Big Lug"
Trinity Church is located at 3355 Dunckel Rd, Lansing 48911
Admission is $5 at the door

Big Ticket prices to go up April 1st

THREE days, 6 stages, 60 bands and 9 different speakers!
June 18th-20th at the Otsego County Fairgrounds in Gaylord, Michigan

Last chance for discounted tickets!

Big Ticket prices go up on April 1st.
For more info visit www.bigticketfestival.com

Facebook Contest Winner of Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event in Fenton

Congratulations to Eva of Flint for winning two (2) tickets to the Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage video event at the Fenton United Methodist Church(Family Life Center) this weekend. Tickets are still available. You can find more information about this event on the Smile FM Family Fun Calendar.

Big Ticket Tour - Highland Winners

Congratulations to the Highland Big Ticket Tour winners who will be gracing the Big Ticket Festival stage in June. The winners are
Michael Maher
Benjamin Scott
& Five Rows Back
Join Smile FM as we host the final Big Ticket Tour in Lansing at Trinity Church this Saturday, March 28th from 11:30-5:30 PM. Hopefully we will have a band line-up to post for this event later this week.

Win Tickets to a Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event

Win two (2) tickets to the 2-Day Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage Video Event at Fenton United Methodist Church (Family Life Center) on March 27th(7-10 PM) & 28th(9 AM- 12:30 PM. Along with your very own copy of the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage Complete Seminar DVD Set (4 disc). Total prize value of $88. A winner will be selected randomly Sunday 3/22 from the posts on our Facebook mentioning this event.
Even if you don't win the contest, you can still go, tickets are $15 a person or $29 a couple. Visit our Family Fun Calendar for more information about this event!

Smile FM at the Lansing Home & Garden Show this weekend

Join Smile FM at the Lansing Home & Garden Show at the MSU Pavillion in East Lansing this weekend, March 19-22.
Event Hours are 19th 3-9:30pm, 20th noon-9:30pm, 21st 10am-9pm, 22nd 10am-6pm.
Admission is Adult-$8, Children(6-14)-$4, Children 5 & under-free

Smile FM - your new BFF

It pays to be our friend! Over 1000 friends and growing daily. Smile FM will be giving our Facebook friends opportunities to win tickets to see theater productions, concert tickets and specialty shows this week so don't you think it's time you became our friend?

Big Ticket Tour - Highland this Saturday 3/21

The Highland location of the Big Ticket Tour line up has grown to ten bands competing for 3 spots to play at the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival this June in Gaylord. Join Morning Espresso host, George Hunger & Smile FM this Saturday at Cornerstone Church - Ignite Center, located at 4995 N Hickory Ridge Rd in Highland from 2-8 PM. It's only $5 at the door or you can win tickets to get in by being our friend on facebook!

Join Smile FM for the Rock N Worship Roadshow

Join Smile FM for the Rock N Worships Roadshow featuring Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road at the Breslin Center in East Lansing on Friday, April 17th. Just $10 at the door.

Jenn & George's 7 Secrets for Budgeting

We talked about the 7 secrets to get your family started on a budget.

7 steps for a successful budget

1. Track spending for a month. 2. Put savings on autopilot. 3. Prioritize spending. 4. Use cash for daily spending. 5. Tackle credit card debt. 6. Build emergency savings account. 7. 7 ways to live within your means.

We also suggested trying the Mvelopes budgeting system to help you get started.

Big Ticket Tour comes to Highland

Join Smile FM Saturday, March 21st at Cornerstone Church in Highland for another Big Ticket Tour to decide which bands will grace the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival of Gaylord this June. The following bands will be battling it out, three will win. Come root for your favorite or just come to enjoy some of the areas finest bands.

Five Rows Back
Michael Maher
Messenger
Jeff Taylor
Eternal Drive
Commonthread
Thirteen:8
Jason Wright
Dusty Bones
Kill Floyd Jones

Ways to Save Money $$$

Jenn & George talked about some great ways to save some money during these tight economic times. Click on the Dollar to see the whole list.

WinterJam 09 - Grand Rapids!

WinterJam 09 in Grand Rapids was off the hook!

Lines formed at noon

Temperatures in the upper 30's

11,600 seats available

11,400 seats filled

2000 lives changed with the exceptance of Christ!

Now that's what it's all about!

We are looking forward to WinterJam 09 in Ypsilanti on Saturday (3/14) at EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.

$10 at the door - no ticket needed.

Doors open at 5 PM

WinterJam Winners

Congratulations to the Winners of the WinterJam tickets. The winners have been notified by email. We are looking forward to seeing lives transformed in Grand Rapids on Thursday and in Ypsilanti on Saturday. Both of the venues for WinterJam are very large and we do not forsee having to turning concert goers away. Please come join us for a night of great music and worship. For more concert information visit http://www.jamtour.com/.

The books you must read to your little ones

This is a list that I'm putting together (with help from the Smile FM listeners...) What are the books that Jenn (and all other moms and dads of really little children) absolutely must read to their kids?

Of course, Bible stories are at the top of the list... but here are some more ideas:

Peter Rabbit
The Chronicles of Narnia
I love you forever
Curious George
The very hungry caterpillar
One fish two fish red fish blue fish
Green Eggs and Ham
Hop on Pop
Good Night Moon
Princess & the kiss

And Faron's personal favorite "Everyone Poops" (There really is a childrens book with this title!)

Email your ideas to diceman@smile.fm

Music Boat Cruise 4 Two Winner

We would like to congratulate Amber Johns for winning the Cruise 4 Two Giveaway Contest! We think it was a "God Thing" that she was selected as the winner from almost 5,000 entries. She is battling a life-threatening form of cancer and is looking forward to some quality time with husband and 5 year old daughter.

Tips to save $$$ on your grocery bill

Jenn & George talked about tips to save $$$ on grocery shopping. 80% of valuable coupons come from the Sunday Paper Inserts. Find our how to save big bucks on your weekly shopping.

Do you qualify for help with your mortgage?

Find out what the government has to offer via their new website.

Sonicflood concert ticket winners

Congratulations to our Facebook friends who won 4 tickets to the Sonicflood concert this Saturday (3/7) at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing at 7 PM.

Winners : Brandie, Jamie, Kristy, Mary & Jason

Paul Harvey Tribute

This song was featured on the Morning Espresso show with Jenn & George.

Become a part of the Big Ticket Street Team or a Church Partner

The Big Ticket is looking for people who are passionate about the ministry that is happening at the Big Ticket Festival and want your help get the word out. How can you help? By becoming a Street Team Member or a Church Partner.

As a Street Team member you are asked to:
Hang up posters around your community/surrounding communities
Place brochures in businesses and churches and anywhere else people may see them
Get Church and Youth videos into surrounding churches and follow-up with them to make sure they show them to their congregation.
All materials will be mailed to you.

To be a Church Partner you are asked to:
Encourage that Big Ticket be a church event. Use provided promotional material to share the ministry of the Big Ticket Festival to your congregation (Included brochures, posters and Church promo video and Youth promo video) and participate in a month of daily prayers for the festival and the people who will be attending.

Get a awesome t-shirt for your effort!

To Sign up to be on the Street Team Click on this link:
http://www.bigticketfestival.com/streetteamapplication.cfm
To Sign up to be a Church Partner Click on this link:
http://www.bigticketfestival.com/churchpartner.cfm

For more information go to www.bigticketfestival.com

Facebook Friends Win Sonicflood Tickets

There are advantages to being our friend! Congrats to 5 of our Facebook friends. They won a Sonicflood cd and two tickets to the concert this Saturday, 3/7, 7 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing.
Jenny & Kris Fleischer
Larry Austin
Jennifer Strygulec
Bonnie Bindig
Steve Loftin
Will be receiving their goodies in the mail.

Big Ticket Tour Winners

The ballots have been cast and the winners for the Traverse City and Grand Rapids Big Ticket Tours have been chosen. Congratulations to the winners and we will see you on the Indie Stage at the Big Ticket Festival in Gaylord this June.

Traverse City winners:
Hail Your Highness
Jason Taylor
Kwestion
Grand Rapids winners:
Sargent Avenue
Icris
Rick Hopkins

Stay tuned for the winners of the Highland and Lansing Tours coming up on March 21st & 28th.