Jesus Claymation figurines?

Not quite sure how I feel about these claymation figures of Jesus. You can see more of them here ttp://jesusneedsnewpr.blogspot.com/2009/09/claymation-jesus.html

Comments are welcome below, or email me diceman@smile.fm

Check out the Chat with Superchick

Brian Dumont and his 11 year old daughter B'elanna have a chance to talk with Tricia from Superchick.

Win a pair of tickets to the Extraordinary Women's Conference

A chance to win a pair of tickets to the Extraordinary Women Conference on October 9th & 10th at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti begins this week on the Smile FM Win Stuff page. Extraordinary speakers Thelma Wells, Stormie Omartian, Angela Thomas, Michelle McKinney-Hammond and Julie Clinton are joined with Extraordinary artists Matthew West and Mandisa. Registration to win ends Sunday, September 27th at noon.

Heavy Metal Church

Heavy Metal Church

What do you think? Leave your comments here, or shoot me an email. diceman@smile.fm

Rick Warren needs YOUR help!

The Purpose Driven Pastor is asking for help in coming up with the cover for his next block buster book, "The Hope You Need." It's all about encouragement and offers a fresh understand of the Lord's Prayer.

Hurry, the contest wraps up soon and the grand prize is $5000. Enter today!

Missed the chat with Matthew West??

Enjoy it here...the full un-scoped conversation including a few outakes that may have not made it on the air!

Jeremy Horn on the Morning Espresso

Jeremy Horn is coming to Michigan this weekend!

Friday & Saturday Nights at 8 pm - $15
Green Wood Coffee House
1001 Green Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (United States) - Map
734-662-4536

Sunday Morning @ 10 AM - Love Offering
Sunday, September 20, 2009 AM Worship @ Meridian Christian Church
2600 Bennett Road, Okemos, MI 48864 (United States) - Map
(517) 332-8044

St Paul Lutheran - 7 PM
6094 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706 (United States) - Map (989) 686-7140

Win Stuff Winners

Congratulations to our Win Stuff contest winners last week. The winners will receive 4 tickets to the One Life Tour, October 3rd, 7 PM at Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint, featuring 33 Miles, John Waller & Pocket Full of Rocks.

The winners will also receive 3 CD's, one from each band in the mail.

Lester of Fenton

Mary of Monroe

Marlene of Flint

Lori of Saginaw

Andrew of Mt. Morris

Megan of Weidman

Aaron Shust needs your help

4 Tickets + 3 CD's = One Life Tour

Register to win 4 tickets to the 33 Miles - One Life Tour with John Waller & Pocket Full of Rocks on Saturday, October 3rd, 7 PM at Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint along with a cd from each band.
HURRY, registration is this week only! Ends Sunday 9/13, noon.

The BarlowGirl-Superchick Live Tour with Vota heads to the mitten

Catch the BarlowGirl-Superchick Live Tour with special guest Vota at 3 different locations in Michigan this October!

Friday-7:30 PM

October 2nd - Birch Run Expo Center, Birch Run

Thursday-7:30 PM

October 8th - Sunshine Community Church, Grand Rapids

Friday-7:30 PM

October 9th - Crossroads Community Church, Ottawa Lake (near Monroe)

For ticket info visit the Smile FM Concert Page.

PointFest ticket winners

Congratulations to the winners of a pair of PointFest tickets. They will be joining Brian Dumont for a fun filled day of rides and concerts featuring Toby Mac, Brandon Heath, Family Force 5 and Bluetree on September 19th at Cedar Point. If you weren't one of the fortunate winners below, you can still purchase tickets. Go to the concert page and click on the PointFest poster.

Winners have been notified by email.

Tom of Holly

Pam of Hartland

Susan of Lapeer

Julie of Lansing

Bev of Owosso

Pamela of Rudyard

Stephanie of Woodhaven

Kris of St. Johns

Sheryl of Hubbardson

Tammy of Monroe

Ralph of Fenton

Carol of Mt. Morris

Rachael of Howell

Jenn Chats with Phil Stacey

Extraordinary Women's Conference Early Bird Pricing ends this Friday

Early Bird Special Pricing ends this Friday, 9/4 for the Extraordinary Women Conference at the EMU Convocation Center in Ypsilanti on October 9th & 10th. Featuring extraordinary speakers, Thelma Wells, Stormie Omartian, Angela Thomas, Michelle McKinney-Hammond and Julie Clinton and extraordinary artists, Matthew West and Mandisa.
This year's conference is about getting real with who you are in Christ so you can live the extraordinary authentic life God has for you. Because living God's dream is about your heart being free - Free to Be Real!

Garage sales becoming illegal?

If you like to go garage sale-ing, check out this link?
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics/AP/story/1195167.html

MercyMe Countdown Contest Winners

Congratulations to our MercyMe 5-4-3-2-1 Countdown Contest winners.
5th row tickets - Allison of Allendale
4th row tickets - Sabrina of Lansing
3rd row tickets - Christine of Farmington
2nd row tickets - Leanne of Lansing
and winner of the Front row tickets - Kennie of Flint
Winners each won a pair of tickets to the specified row and have been notified by email.

You Are Gods Masterpiece

Free School Supplies at the Zoo

Jenn talked about a fun back to school event happening this Wed, 8/26 at the Saginaw Zoo. Free school supplies for kids while they last with general admission. Find out more.

Born Festival 2009 this Saturday, August 29th

Join Smile FM this Saturday, August 29th, for Born Festival 2009 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bay City 11 AM - 9 PM. Brought to you by the Humility Music Group.

A day filled with great entertainment for the whole family with 9 bands, a drama team and 3 guest speakers. Featuring Big Ticket Indie artists Ben Scott Band, Only 9AM, Sargent Avenue, Leo and more. Gary Jump from Holy Rollerz Christian Auto Club with have his custom Mercury Coupe on display and it's ALL FREE!

Everyone Welcome, ESPECIALLY your unsaved friends and neighbors for fun & fellowship.

Concessions will be available for a nominal fee.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church is located at Exit 160 on I-75 in Bay City.

Register to win Mercy Me Tickets

EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITY FOR SMILE FM LISTENERS!
Up for grabs on our Win Stuff page this week are MercyMe tickets. It's a countdown from August 24th until tickets go on sale August 28th. The first day of the countdown one winner will be selected to receive a pair of 5th row tickets, the second day, a pair of 4th row tickets will be given away and so forth until the 5th day, August 28th when one winner will be selected to win a pair of FRONT ROW tickets to An Evening with MercyMe on October 15th at Northridge Church in Plymouth. It's 5-4-3-2-1 countdown for a blast with MercyMe.

125 Best Packaged Grocery Store foods

Thanks to Woman's Health Magazine for this handy and healthy list that Jenn talked about on the Morning Espresso.

Jenn's Dozen Dinners

Jenn talked about how she's trying to keep her family out of the ghetto...er...um...Drive Thru by compling a list of their favorite dinner meals and keeping the ingredients in stock. Helps solve the "Deer-in-the-headlights" look at dinner time.

1. Take N Bake Pizza
2. Rotisserie Chicken
3. Fish in a Packet
4. Chicken N asparagus Ravioli’s
5. Nacho’s Supreme
6. Chicken Quesadillas
7. Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs
8. Pulled Pork Sandwiches (aka Country Smokehouse)
9. Breakfast for Dinner
10. Green Bean Casserole Chicken (Crock-pot)
11. Baked Hummus Chicken
12. Turkey Dogs with Turkey Chili

Try and find the favorites for your family and keep stuff handy to make dinner time go more smoothly.

Lansing Bless Fest at Adado Riverfront Park August 21st & 22nd

Can't make it to the Crim in Flint but still looking for something to do on August 21st & 22nd? Check out all the fun at the Lansing Bless Fest.
Concerts, Food, Raffles, Kids Games and more...and it's all FREE! Two days of exciting concerts and family fun at the Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing.
Saturday will include performing artists Sargent Avenue, Messenger, Faith 4, Eric Brodberg & Looking Up.
Friday is the Lansing Flow Fest with Live Hip Hop Shows with Jerome, Icris and Starchild from 5:30-10 PM.
*Servant hearts needed to help out in all areas. Contact media messengers at http://www.mediamessengers.org/

Early Bird Special for Point Fest Ends August 21st!

Don't miss out on the Early Bird Special for PointFest at Cedar Point on September 19th.
17 rollercoasters, 4 bands, a guest speaker and a comedian!
All in One place, on One day and for One price!
This combination festival/theme park ticket includes admission into Cedar Point and all the concerts. Performing artists include: Toby Mac, Brandon Heath, Family Force 5 and Bluetree with guest speaker, Tom Richter and comedian, Rich Praytor.
Get your tickets for a reduced price by August 21st.
Ticket prices before 8/21:
Gold Circle $49.99
General Admission Adult $43.99
General Admission Child/Senior $39.99
General Admission Group 15+ $41.99
Join Smile FM's Brian Dumont at PointFest!

Are you tone-deaf? Find out here!

This short quiz will let you know how good your sense of pitch is. Don't worry, even if you are tone-deaf, you can still make a joyful noise to the Lord!

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/tunetest/dtt.asp

Have fun!

Brian Dumont

Soup Night Music Fest this Friday in Fenton

Register to win tickets on the Smile FM Win Stuff page by Noon on Thursday!

Join Smile FM at Soup Night Music Fest this Friday, August 21st (6:30 PM) at The Freedom Center located at 2473 W. Shiawassee Ave. in Fenton for gumbo of music from 6 different artists. $5 will get you in the door and all the proceeds will benefit Young Life. Please note: Soup is not being served, Just music!

Free Movies for the kiddos!

Check out these free movies at NCG Cinemas. They are Friday, Saturday & Sundays at 10 AM.

Who wants to be a millionaire

Are you watching Regis every night? I (Faron) want to know how well you do on this quiz. These are the "million dollar questions" over the past years from the show, "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire." http://www.mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=709 I didn't do so well. Email me how you did. diceman@smile.fm

Win Concert Fun This Week on Win Stuff Page

3 chances to win concert fun this week on Smile FM's Win Stuff page!
Register to by noon Wednesday, 8/12, for the opportunity for a meet n greet with Jonny Diaz at the FREE concert at Alumi Field, brought to you by Smile FM & Christ @ Center during the Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival on 8/14. Jonny Diaz and Chasen will be rockin' the town!
Thursday noon is the deadline to register to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to see Matthew West at Clarkston Community Church, 7 PM on August 15th.
Your chance to win tickets to the Lansing Lugnuts game on Sunday, August 16th, and a concert with Phil Stacey following the game is going from now until noon on Friday.
One entry person, per contest. All prizes are non-transferrable. Please do not enter if you are not able to use the prize yourself. Winners will be notified by email.

Mercy Me in serious accident.

The band is OK, but 2 were killed in the car and a pregnant women is in critical condition. Prayers are needed! Show canceled for Sat night as they try and get the bus back on the road. See full story.

Stuff Christians Like

I (Faron) love this link. It has over 500 things that "...Christians Like"
http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/02/500.html
Funny stuff. I believe that Christians need to laugh at ourselves more.
Let me know what you think. diceman@smile.fm

Toss the virtual paper airplane

From Faron:

Ok here is something mindless that will help you forget about your stress today. Follow this link
http://flightsimx.archive.amnesia.com.au/ to toss the virtual paper airplane. If you are asking, what's the point? There isn't any poinpt. Just so you know. I think I may have beat everyone in MI. I threw is like 20 meters.
Let me know how you did, too. diceman@smile.fm

Aaron Shust talks about Christian Radio

Remote Broadcast from The Crim race in Flint, 8/22

Smile FM Radio Network will be broadcasting live from The Crim race in downtown Flint on August 22nd. Stop by and see us in front of the First Presbyterian Church of Flint located at 746 S. Saginaw St.

August 15th Matthew West concert in Clarkston

Stop by and say hi to Morning Espresso Host, Jenn, at the Matthew West concert, Saturday, August 15th, 7PM at Clarkston Community Church, located at 6300 Clarkston Rd in Clarkston. It promises to be a great show and there isn't a bad seat in the venue. Buy your tickets in advance to save at www.clarkstoncommunity.com , $15 or $10 for students. Tickets will be $20 at the door.

"Why So Serious" CD Release Party, August 15th

CANCELLED
The Icris at the "Why So Serious" CD Release Party, Saturday, August 15th, beginning at 1 PM at Ionia Skate Park, located at 317 S. Dexter St., Ionia. Concert featuring Icris and special guest artists Sargent Avenue, Chief, Lucas James, Shawna, Leo, Edge from Falling and more. An offering will be taken up for The Mike Meek Memorial Fund. Icris new cd will be available for purchase all day. For more information on this event go to the Smile FM Family Fun Calendar.

Chasen & Jonny Diaz Concert in downtown Millington, August 13th

Join Smile FM at the Christ @ Center 2009 free concert as part of the Millington Old Fashion Summer Festival Fireworks Night on Thursday, August 13th, 7 PM featuring Chasen, Jonny Diaz and special guest Kelsey Madelyn with Derek Turcsanyi. The concert will be in Alumni Field (outdoor) followed by an extensive fireworks display.

It's Free and you will want to come early to take in the carnival rides, games, inflatables and petting zoo. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, coolers and settle in for a great night of positive hits and positive fun!

Find out your Rock Star Name?

Mine (Faron) is Flint Steele. If I were a rock star, this would be my name... You can find out yours (or your rap star or country star name) by going here www.rockstarname.com

BlueTree in concert 8/5 at Ignite Flint 7 PM

"Fan the Flame" with BLUETREE FREE Admission + Plus Offering Ignite Flint 4510 S Dort Hwy in Flint 810-742-3333 http://www.igniteflint.com NW Corner of Dort & Hemphill 1&1/2 Miles East of I-475, Exit 4

Smile FM welcomes Phil Stacey to Olds Park

Sunday, August 16th, Smile FM welcomes Phil Stacey to Olds Park in Lansing.

Game time is 2:05 pm as the Lugnuts play the Great Lakes Loons with the Phil Stacey concert immediately following. Tickets for the game are $6 to $9. Get your tickets today.

Chris and Conrad Stop By Smile FM Studio

"Lead Me To The Cross" artist's Chris and Conrad popped by Smile FM's studio in Williamston for a visit. You can hear their interview 9AM Friday during the Morning Espresso show.

Chris and Conrad join the Czelada family for a quick portrait before heading out.

Stand Up & Smile about this!

Congratulations to Julie of Swartz Creek for winning two VIP passes to the Stand Up & Smile event in Burton this Friday (7/24), 7 PM and dinner for 2 with the band Revive and comedian Josh Mills.

Work at Home Job Opportunities

Jenn & Brian talked about the top jobs for those wanting to work at home. Check out the list for yourself. It's a great way to keep some of our great people in Michigan working from home, especially when local jobs are hard to find!

Win VIP ticket to Stand Up & Smile AND dinner with the talent

A dinner for 2 at BD's Mongolian BBQ in Flint with the band Revive and comedian Josh Mills, VIP tickets to the Stand Up & Smile show at Faith Tabernacle in Burton this Friday 7/24, sounds like a good time! It's all up for grabs on the Win Stuff page. Make sure you register by Wednesday for your chance to win!

Tenth Avenue North at Monroe Full Gospel this Friday

Join Smile FM's Morning Espresso host, Jenn, at the Tenth Avenue North concert this Friday, 7/17, 7 PM at Monroe Full Gospel located at 5337 Albain Rd, Monroe. Tickets are just $7.

Join Brian Dumont for Lansing Lugnuts Christian Night this Friday

Enjoy a family outing this Friday, 7/17, 7PM, with Morning Show host, Brian Dumont at the Lansing Lugnuts vs. Cedar Rapids at Oldsmobile Park. It's Christian night, a night that acknowledges and celebrates local churches with a pre-game All Star Pastor line-up, faith themed music and games. It's family fun and a great opportunity for Christian fellowship. Make sure you stick around for the fireworks display following the game!

Stand UP & Smile is Back

This time we'll be enjoying a night of awesome comedy featuring Josh Mills and MUSIC featuring Revive.

Friday, July 24th at 7 PM at Faith Tabernacle in Burton

Saturday, July 25th at 6 PM at Monroe Missionary Baptist Church

Sunday, July 26th at 5 PM at Meridian Christian Church in Okemos (oak-a-mis)

Admission is a $10 suggested donation at the door.

Impact Music Festival in Alpena - Win Tickets

Join us for the Impact Christian Music Festival in Alpena on Saturday, July 11th from 11 am to 11 pm at Northern Light Arena. It features a ton of great Indie Bands. Plus we're giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the show on our Win Stuff page. Jenn & the twinlets will be on hand from 12 noon to 3 pm.

Brrrr....win tickets to Ice Age 3

Win tickets this week to see Ice Age 3 at Celebration Cinemas with locations in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Benton Harbor, Grand Rapids and more.

We've got Family 4 Packs up for grabs on our Win Stuff page. Just register to win. (7 packs available)

Plus we're giving away pairs of tickets to our Facebook Friends, just take the Ice Age 3 quiz on our page and let us know which Ice Age Character you're most like. (6 packs available)

Register by Sunday at midnight. Tickets will be mailed to winners.

Join us for Smile FM Kids Day

The kids take over the airwaves on Saturday, July 4th. Kids from all over Michigan and Canada will be helping us out. If your little ones would like to audition for the big day, just call our studio request line at 888.887.7139 and dial extension 4 by Friday at noon.

Have your kids tell us their name, age, hometown and why they love living in America...and anything else that may be on their minds!

New World Record!

Brian Dumont with the world's largest slab of fudge... 5900 lbs. (with the frame)!

This one takes the cake...uh...we mean the fudge!

Brian Dumont will be Lansing Community College on Monday, June 29th as Chef Nick and his team attempt to make the world's largest slab of fudge at 5050 lbs. Proceeds from the fudge sales go to benefit scholarships and children s organizations. Brian will be there from 3 to 5 pm, but you can stop by anytime starting at 11 am that day to see the fudge making in progress. Happening at Lansing Community College West Campus off Mt. Hope and Creyts Rd. exit just off I-496.

Sidewalk Prophets on Friday's Morning Espresso

Join Jenn & Brian as they talk with the Sidewalk Prophets at 9 am about their up and coming show Sunday Night at the Pennway Church of God. The band is pretty well known in Michigan already from playing at a lot of camps.

Big Ticket Festival 2009

The Smile FM crew at Big Ticket Festival 2009

Join us Saturday for Rock the Hilltop in Belding

Big Ticket Flashbacks

Did you enjoy the Big Ticket festival??? Did God do something BIG in the your life or someone you went with?? We'd love to hear about it, either share your story with us online or call us at 888.887.7139 dial ext 4 and let us know what's going on!

Big Ticket contest

Congratulations to Kay of Fenton & Dave of Bancroft for winning four 3 day passes to the Big Ticket Festival and a rustic campsite.

The winners have been notified by email.

The Big Bid Charity Silent Auction at The Big Ticket Festival

For the second year Smile FM will be hosting a Charity Silent Auction at The Big Ticket Festival featuring autographed memorbilia from many Christian bands, artists, authors and even a few sports figures. Guitars signed by Third Day & David Crowder Band, bowling pins signed by Mercy Me, cd's t-shirts, photos & posters just to name a few. Stop by the big green tent for a preview on Thursday, 6/18. Bidding starts at 9 AM on Friday, 6/19 and ends at 5 PM on Saturday, 6/20. Preview auction items at http://about-faceyouth.com/bigbid.aspx

Big Ticket Golf Scramble winners

Congratulations to Jim of Allendale and Matthew of Benton Harbor for winning the Big Ticket Golf Scramble at the Fazio at Treetops Foursome contest last week. You'll be playing along with Smile FM's Brian Dumont and possibly a Big Ticket artist or speaker.

Big Ticket still looking for a few good volunteers

The Big Ticket Festival is looking for some set up and tear down volunteers.

The shifts are as follows:

Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 10:30pm-3:30am
Sunday: 9am-6pm

We are looking for people who can work hard putting together staging and other set up- tear down needs for the big ticket. All these positions require physical labor.

If a person works a shift they will receive a one day ticket for that day they work. So... One day of work = one day ticket, two days of work = two day ticket and three days of work = three day ticket.

Most our volunteer positions require someone to work during the festival. What is nice about these positions is that someone can work and still make it to the entire festival.

If someone is interested please call 989-731-2808 or e-mail us at volunteers@bigticketfestival.com

We would need to know by the end of the day on Friday.

Salvation Army Remote in Davison

Stop by the new Salvation Army Store in Davison this Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon. Jenn will be on hand helping them launch their new Smart Card Coupon Card sale. These local coupon books offer many great discounts to local restaurants and retailers including BOGO offers. Plus the funds raised by the Salvation Army are used to help families in need to buy food and medicine. The new Salvation Army store is located at 817 State St in Davison, just north of i-69

Steven Baldwin Baptized Spencer Pratt on reality show!

I'm happy to say that I didn't actually watch this show "I'm a celebrity-Get me out of here!" However, this was pretty cool. I guess Steven Baldwin baptized Spencer Pratt (from the TV show " The Hills") during the show. The video of that is here "the lost and the saved in the jungle".

Spencer Pratt gets baptized on "I'm a Celebrity-Get Me Out of Here!"

Are you a good husband?

Here is the link for the “how to be a good husband” according to women in 1933.

http://lileks.com/misc/33quiz

Pretty interesting stuff!

Third Day Meet and Greet Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Big Ticket Third Day with 3 Day Promo. The winners will be getting a personal meet and greet for two with headlining band, Third Day at the Big Ticket Festival on Saturday, June 20th.
Congratulations to:
Sarah of Williamston
Mohammed of Mason
James of Harbor Springs
Sarah of Alanson
Darleen of Beulah

The winners were notified via email.

Big Ticket Golf Scramble at TreeTops Resort

This year the Big Ticket Festival partners with Treetops Golf Resort to bring you the Big Ticket Scramble! *Saturday, June 20th you will have the opportunity to golf the Fazio for only $90.00! There are only 36 spots available, so don’t miss your chance to sign you and your team of 4 up today! *If you can’t get a team of 4 together we have 16 single slots open and we will select your team for you. *A complimentary lunch will be provided for each player. *You may have the chance to play with a Big Ticket ARTIST or SPEAKER!*Registration starts at 7:30 am, Tee-off at 8:00 am, and wrap things up at around 1:00 pm If you have any questions call Danielle at 989-731-2808. Register on our "Win Stuff" page for a chance to win one of two foursomes and lunch by noon Friday, June 12th.

Christian Family Night with the Lansing Lugnuts

Join Smile FM Saturday, June 6th for Christian Family Night at Oldsmobile Park as the Lansing Lugnuts take on the West Michigan White Caps at 7:05 PM.

A faith based event that acknowledges and celebrates local churches and congregations with a Pre-Game Pastor All-Star Line Up.

Faith themed music and a fun safe enviroment.

Williamston/Webberville Relay For Life

Join Smile FM this Saturday, June 6th, at the Williamston/Webberville Relay for Life located at the Greg Glover Track, 309 E. Grand River in Webberville from 11AM - 2 PM. Look for the Smile FM transporter, stop by and say hello.

Benefit's of attending church

Faron's Benefits of Going to Church
Faron found these studies that are amazing benefits to attending church:

-Church attendance is the number 1 predictor of marital stability (Journal of Marriage and the Family, 40)

-Attending church is helpful in the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and mental illness (National Institute of Healthcare Research in America, June 2000)

-Teens who attend church are 4 times less likely to commit suicide (Journal of Chronic Disease, 25)-Church attendees stay half as long during hospital stays (Duke University)

-There is an additional life expectancy of 7 years (Demography, May 1999)

-People attending church report a 50% higher weekly avg income (UCLA School of Medicine)-Church goers have fewer heart attacks (National Institute of Mental Health)

-People attending church are physically healthier and less depressed (American Medical News, 03/96