50 Great Christmas Craft Ideas

Jenn & Brian talked about 50 great craft ideas that you can make yourself...and you don't even have to be a Martha!

Black Friday Weekend CD Prize Giveaway

SLEEP IN!
BEAT THE RUSH!
NO WAITING IN LINES!
AND BEST OF ALL...
KEEP YOUR CASH!
This Black Friday Special is FREE!
Register to win a WinterJam 3-cd Prize Pack including Third Day's Live Revelation, Newsboys' Go Remixed & Tenth Avenue North's Over & Underneath on Smile FM's Win Stuff page, midnight Thursday until midnight Sunday.

Keep it for yourself or use it as a Christmas Gift!

Thanksgiving Thank-Fest

Help us give God all the Glory this Thanksgiving by sharing with us what you are thankful for.

Please call us at 888.887.7139, dial extension 4 and tell us your name, city and share with us what you are thankful for.

We're looking from great stories from young and old alike, especially those of us who are even more thankful even during the tough times.

You comments may be used to encourage others on Thanksgiving day on Smile FM. And don't worry if goof up, you can try again when you call our virtual studio line at 888.887.7139 ext 4.

Smile Fm's Virtual Buck Pole is underway!

Share your Big Buck take with us and enter the Smile FM Virtual Buck Pole.

This year's contest is being judged by Rob & Susie Trott from Great Lakes Outdoor.

Bucks must be taken from the 2009 season and enteries will be judges on buck, story and picture/video.

Entries accepted until December 7th. Winners announced on December 9th. 4 Catagories will be award, Best Overall Buck, Best Buck by Male Hunter, Best Buck by Female Hunter, and Best Buck by Youth Hunter. Check back soon for our latest entries.

Cheesing with the Newsboys

Smile FM staff took the opportunity for a photo opp with the Newsboys at the recent concert at Sunshine Community Church in Grand Rapids. Were looking forward to seeing them again in March for WinterJam in Ypsilanti and Grand Rapids where they will co-headline with Third Day.

Welcome Baby Elijah Michael Dempsey

Congratulations to Rob & Amy Dempsey (and big sis Amanda and big bro Spencer) on the adoption of Elijah Michael Dempsey on 11-16-09. They had beeen fostering Elijah since he was a newborn, thankfully were able to officially welcome him to their family today! Due to the sensitive nature of the foster care system, Rob was not able to talk much about Elijah living with them. They are thrilled to finally be able to share this news and pictures with friends and family everywhere! If you are a facebook member, you can see more pics here.

Just Say Merry Christmas Concert Tickets

“Just Say Merry Christmas” will visit eight Michigan and Ohio cities in November including the Whiting Auditorium in Flint. A cast of 300 will present many of the most familiar songs of the holiday season during a series of concerts that feature the pageantry, costuming and special effects reminiscent of a Broadway production.
Register to win a pair of tickets to the show on Saturday, November 21st at the Whiting Auditorium in Flint on our Win Stuff page. Entries will be accepted until 5 PM Wednesday, November 18th.
For a full schedule of concerts visit www.cmichoir.org

Blessing of the Hunters featuring Rob & Susie Trott

Please give the video about 10 seconds to start :-) Thanks to Rob & Susie for the blessing. Be sure to get a great picture and/or video of your buck as the Smile FM virtual Buck Pole begins next week.

Which Sesame Street character are you?

Take the quiz here!

http://www.wyff4.com/seenon4/21572582/detail.html

What kind of sickness do I have?

Jenn & Brian talked about this great flyer Jenn brought home from preschool about the differences between a cold, seasonal flu and the H1N1 flu.

We had a lot of requests for it, so here is a copy you can print for your home or office.

Paul Colman joins the Morning Espresso

In case you missed the conversation with Paul Colman, you can listen to it HERE.

Paul Colman will be joining the Fresh Fire Conference on Friday night, November 6th at Ignite Flint Church.

Focus on the Family founder and chairman emeritus James C. Dobson, Ph.D., will leave the ministry as its primary radio voice at the end of February, the ministry announced today. Dr. Dobson’s departure from the radio program and from official affiliation with the organization he founded in 1977 is just the "third chapter in a transition that began in 2003," when Dr. Dobson stepped down as Focus president, said Jim Daly, the ministry's president and CEO. It was a mutual decision between Dr. Dobson and the ministry’s board of directors, which Dr. Dobson left in February of this year, Daly added. "The Bible tells us that to everything there is a season – and Dr. Dobson's season at Focus on the Family has been remarkable," Daly said. "He has done a superlative job in modeling the graceful transition of leadership from one generation to the next." "We're excited about continuing the work he began, and following the biblical principles he's always followed, to reach today's families." Dobson, who will continue to record new radio broadcasts between now and the end of February, remains "a man of health and vigor" and will continue to make his voice heard in the public square, Daly said. "Dr. Dobson is a wordsmith, but one word I don't suspect we'll hear him using is 'retirement,'" Daly explained. "We wish him great success in whatever he decides to tackle next."

11 Healthy Energy Boosters

Need some more energy, but would like to do it without the "energy" drink! Check out these great ideas to boost your energy the right way!

Tips from Jonas Brother's mom

Her name is Denise Jonas. Yes, she is the mom of the Jonas brothers. (She seems to be doing a great job with her sons) Here are her top 10 parenting tips:

1. Put in the rug time. I called our family’s spontaneous father-and-sons games “rug time” or “rearranging the living room without a license.” But without a word, the boys and their dad called it love. I learned that no carpet or piece of furniture is worth more than the bonding that happens in rug time.
2. Cook when you can. Life on the road wreaks havoc on kitchen togetherness but I love to cook and I’ve learned to do it as I can. Something’s very comforting about eating food mom cooks.
3. Never mind the hair. Moms also know this lesson as “choose your battles.” As issues come up, I’ve learned to weigh each for its big-picture significance and adjust my response. Some things, like a teenager’s hair, I let go.
4. Buy the drums. Your daughter wants to play softball? Find a team. Your son wants to sing? Encourage it. Someone’s good at drawing? Quick: paper and colors. At times you have to study your kids. Other times their gifts hit you full force. Whatever the case, give them a chance—then stand back and give them room.
5. Celebrate the wrinkle cream. In a store once, I saw a wrinkle cream and mentioned to the boys that I liked it. Next Mother’s Day, I’m unwrapping the wrinkle cream and felt like crying! But the sweet thing is, my sons had heard me and wanted to please me.
6. Trust the detours. First the news of Nick’s diabetes brought shock. Then we responded as a family. We learned about diabetes, followed the guidelines, and stayed the course—and our eyes opened to others with health issues. Bad news has been a backdoor blessing.
7. Stay grateful. With privilege comes responsibility, and we’re grateful for all of it. Yes, everything. Our flight is held up? We’re grateful to be going. Our hotel reservation is one room short? We’ll sleep on the floor. Life isn’t perfect, but in every circumstance, our job is to manage our response.
8. Sit close, hug often. Our family speaks the language of hugs, and we speak it liberally. I’ve learned that when words aren’t enough, holding my child says volumes. Kids outgrow laps but never hugs.
9. Set internal pillars. The world presses in with schedules, expectations, and exhaustion. How my children withstand that has everything to do with what’s inside them. We don’t just assume our kids will pick up good inner structures such as honor, self-respect, honesty and kindness. We talk about those things and praise our kids when those qualities show.
10. Be the mom. My kids don’t need me to be a buddy, a sidekick or a maid: they need me to be a mom. Kids need a mom to set limits, set the example, and set out what they can be and do. Anyone can be a friend. Only the mom can be the mom.

This week only! Win a pair of tickets to the Fresh Fire Leadership Conference at Ignite Flint, November 6th, 7th & 8th.

Be empowered to reform your community with world renowned speaker & author,

Harold Eberle.

Experience intense worship with International recording artist, formerly of Newsboys,

Paul Coleman, The Michael Maher Band, Jamie MacDonald, Ignite Worship, Generation 4:20 & Armando Fernadez.

For full schedule visit www.igniteflint.com

Register to win by Sunday 5 PM at the Smile FM Win Stuff Page!

Chosen Conference Ticket Winners

Congratulations to the winners of a pair of tickets to the Chosen Youth Conference, "Livin the Dream" in Gaylord, November 6th & 7th featuring DecemberRadio, The Mark White Band, Sargent Avenue, Jonathan Cordero and the Chosen Band with speakers, James Scheer, Drew Spanding, Heather Williams and authors Newell & Colleen Cerak.
The winners have been notified by email.
Sandra of Cadillac
Maria of Holt
Wendy of Boyne City
Margaret of Indian River
Franciene of Gaylord
Bonnie of Davison
Leslie of Alanson
Kathy of Harbor Springs
Connie of Linden
Yesenia of Dearborn

Newsboys Concert Ticket Winners

Congratulations to the winners of a pair of tickets to see Newsboys on 11/14 at Sunshine Community Church in Grand Rapids. Winners will receive their tickets in the mail.
Lisa of Brown City
Sandra of Cadillac
Kristin of Grand Blanc
Dan of Bath
Cherish of Marion
Brijette of Eaton Rapids
Brian of East Lansing
Melissa of Knowlton
Leslie of Alanson
Michelle of Lansing
Kevin of Swartz Creek
Lori of Linden
Carol of Williamston
Marty of Gaylord
Brady of North Branch
Julie of Swartz Creek
Reba of Wyoming
Faith of Carleton

Win a couple of tickets to the Chosen Youth conference in Gaylord on November 6th & 7th featuring December Radio, The Mark White Band, Jonathan Cordero & Sargent Avenue with speakers James Scheer, Drew Spanding, Heather Williams and authors Newell & Colleen Cerak.

Register now until noon Sunday 10/25.

Win a pair of Newsboy tickets this week

Register to win a pair of tickets to see Newsboys at Sunshine Community Church in Grand Rapids on November 14th, 7 PM on our Win Stuff page by this Sunday, 10/25.

Hillsong United One Night Event Ticket Winners

Congratulations to the winners of a pair of tickets to Hillsong United's One Night event, I Heart Revolution, We're All In This Together at Lansing's Celebration Cinema on November 4th, 7:30 PM.

Winners will receive their tickets in the mail.

Kristen of East Lansing

Raeanne of Grand Ledge

Jennifer of Lansing

Verba of Lansing

Melissa of Eaton Rapids

Jody of Lansing

Wanda of Rivers Junction

Fun Drive Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Fun Drive, October 20th - 24th to answer phones at the Williamston office to work 3 hour shifts from 7AM - 6 PM. If you are interested, please email us at 411@smile.fm or phone our office manager, Jerry, at 888-887-7139.

Facebook Friends can win tickets to Creation Festival - The Tour this week

This week (Wed-Sun) Facebook friends have the opportunity to win tickets to Creation Festival - The Tour featuring Jars of Clay, Thousand Foot Krutch, Audio Unplugged (with Will & Mark of Audio Adrenaline), This Beautiful Republic, FM Static & B. Reith at Calvin College - Hoogenboom Center in Grand Rapids on October 19th, 7 PM. Watch for random posts to win the tickets throughout the week.

Win tickets to Hillsong United's world premiere of "The I Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together"

Win a pair of tickets to Hillsong United's one night global event hosted live from Austrailia including live performances from Hillsong United and featuring the worldwide premiere of "The I Heart Revolution: We're All In This Together" at Lansing's Celebration Cinema on November 4th, 7:30 PM.
Register to win this weekend only. 6 AM, Friday October 16th until Midnight Sunday, October 18th.

Temptation

Watch this amazing video on the topic of temptation.

http://vimeo.com/5239013

Listen to the chat with Jenn & Alyssa Barlow

Listen to the un-cut version of Jenn's Chat w/ Alyssa Barlow. Check out the "Buy One, Bless One" tickets available for a limited time.

Buy One - Bless One Ticket Special for Limited Time Only!

For a limited time you can bless a friend with the opportunity to enjoy the amazing ministry of BarlowGirl, Superchick and special guest Vota with this Buy One-Bless One Offer.

Buyers will receive one free general admission ticket with the purchase of one general admission ticket by using the "buy tickets" option with online purchases or by saying "Smile FM told me to bless a friend" when you call the 800 number to order tickets.

This offer will not be available at the door or with $18 tickets or VIP packages and does not apply to prior purchases.

This offer will end Wednesday at midnight for the Grand Rapids show and Thursday at midnight for the Ottawa Lake show.

Shows:

Thursday, October 8th - Sunshine Community Church - Grand Rapids

Friday, October 9th - Crossroads Community Church - Monroe

Win tickets to FFH concert in Lansing, October 18th

Register to win a pair of tickets to the FFH concert on October 18th, 6 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing by Sunday noon at Smile FM's Win Stuff page.

Winners will also receive a FFH CD.

Jenn & Brian talked about Alice.com a website that helps you manage your household essentials. Free Shipping, 20 - 30% less than retail, plus they apply online coupons for you to help you find the lowest possible price. Plus you sign up through the link above, they'll donate a percentage of each order to Smile FM. And you'll get $10 off your first order of $50 or more.

Note from The Katina's about Samoa Tsunami

Noted The Katinas in an open letter on Wednesday:
Dear Family and Friends,
As most of you know by now, an earthquake that registered at 8.2 on the Richter scale and tsunami that hit yesterday morning has devastated our homeland of Samoa. Our Dad, 4 sisters, brother and 2
nephews that live there are okay. However, some of our friends and close family members are still missing. We have confirmed news that on of our cousins from the village of Leone (our Mother's birthplace and place where our Dad pastors) died yesterday in the aftermath of the tsunami. The latest death toll has surpassed 100 and many are still unaccounted for.
We have been planning our 3rd annual missions’ trip to Samoa this November. Yesterday’s events have made us even more passionate to go and help our people.
Samoa is dear to our hearts. Growing up there prepared us for what we’ve been doing for the last 20 years. We have been blessed to travel the world and minister the message of Jesus through music. Now we are blessed to give back to the very place we come from.
We need your help. We have set up a “Samoa Relief” fund to assist with some of the immediate and long term needs on the island. We are still gathering information on what those needs are. However in the meantime we are doing whatever we can to help. Here’s how you can
help………..
Pray for the comfort of our people. Pray for the search of those who are still missing. Pray that God would heal our people both spiritually and physically.
You can go to our website at www.katinamissions.org and make a monetary donation. All donations are tax deductable.
Thank you so much for your time and love for Samoa.
Blessings,
Sam, Joe, James, John and Jesse Katina

Win a free 1 night stay at the Sheraton

Jenn & Brian talked about this contest on the Morning Espresso.

Check out the details and register here.

Steve Fee joins us on the Morning Espresso

In case you missed it, you can enjoy the whole un-cut interview here!

Jenn & Ed's Wedding Video

Jenn from the Morning Espresso is celebrating her 15 anniversary to Ed. Enjoy this blast from the past. Jenn made her dress and the flower girl's dress. Happy Anniversary Ed & Jenn.

Stormie Omartian on the Morning Espresso

If you missed the chat on the Morning Espresso, listen to the un-cut version here. Stormie is one of the featured speakers at the Extraordinary Women's conference coming to Ypsilanti October 9th and 10th.

Wizard of Oz

It's the 70th anniversary of the movie the Wizard of Oz. Do you remember the movie lines? Take this quiz...
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/29/wizard.of.oz/index.html

Stuff Christians Like

I love this stuff. If you can laugh at yourself, without getting offended... check out this link
http://stufffchristianslike.blogspot.com/2009/02/500.html

Newsboys Tickets on Sale Now!

Newsboys fans can get their fix this November when the band brings "The Way We Roll Tour" with special guests Me in Motion, Seventh Day Slumber & Bread of Stone to Sunshine Community Church on Saturday, 11/14, 7 PM.

Tickets are $25 in advance and groups of 10+ are $23 Plus 1 Free.

Get tickets at www.sonshineconcerts.com, www.itickets.com or call 800-965-9324

Do you have a safe cell phone?

Environmental Working Group, just completed a study that ranks the amount of radiation that individual cell phones release. The best cell phone is the Samsung Impression SGH-A877: It emits .35 watts-per-kilogram. Motorola Razr V8: It emits .36 watts-per-kilogram. The worst cell phone is the Motorola Moto VU204, T-Mobile MyTouch 3G, and Kyocera Jax S1300, all of which release 1.55 watts-per-kilogram. If you are wondering...The Apple iPhone is somewhere in the middle of the approximately 1,200 phones that were tested. Here is a list of the top best and worst.

BEST
Samsung Impression SGH-a877 0.35
Motorola Razr V8 0.36
Samsung Impression SGH-t229 0.38
Samsung Rugby SGH-a837 0.46
Samsung Propel Pro SGH-i627 0.47
Samsung Gravity SGH-t459 0.49
T-Mobile Sidekick 0.50
LG Xenon GR500 0.52
Motorola Karma QA1 0.55
Sanyo Katana II 0.55

WORST
Motorola Moto VU204 1.55
T-Mobile MyTouch 3G 1.55
Kyocera Jax S1300 1.55
BlackBerry Curve 8330 1.54
Motorola W385 1.54
T-Mobile Shadow 1.53
Motorola C290 1.53
Motorola i335 1.53
Motorola Moto VE240 1.52
BlackBerry Bold 9000 1.51

Flick's Family Film Festival 2009! At Celebration! Cinema

Flick's Family Film Festival 2009! At Celebration! Cinema at Celebration Cinema

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