Where is the Line to see Jesus?

Jenn & Brian shared this song this morning.  Becky Kelley, Where is the line to see Jesus?  Check out the music video too!  http://bit.ly/hH09rz

Narnia: the Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Congrats to everyone who won a pair of tickets to see Narnia: the Voyage of the Dawn Treader at Celebration Cinemas.

DuWayne Hannah, Irene Bost, Autumn Johnson, Trish Finnerty, Dawn Mitzel and Beth Monroe.



Register for tickets today. Winners announced on Monday, 12/13.

Revive: A Christmas Down Under

Jenn & Brian played this fun song from Revive on the Morning Espresso. Enjoy the music video!

Pink Slip Christmas Party - Okemos

Job seekers are invited to Meridian Christian Church in Okemos for the free Pink Slip Christmas party on Tuesday evening, December 14th from 5 to 8 PM. This will be the ultimate networking event for job seekers, plus a chance to celebrate with other professionals. They even offer free on site child care. Dress is business casual and more. Sign up today and make plans to join Smile FM and the Meridian Christian Church in Okemos for the Pink Slip Christmas party.

2010 Virtual Buck Pole - Winners Announced

Congratulations to our winners for the 2010 Virtual Buck Pole. A special congratulations to our Best Overall winner, 14 year old Micah Wood who got this buck in Scottville, MI. See all the winners & read their stories.

Have a GREEN Christmas

Jenn talked about some great tips on how to keep it green this
Christmas by paying CASH, rather than going into debt this season.

Check out the whole list and
save:
http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/Advice/weston-10-ways-to-pay-cash-for-christmas.aspx?page=1

Smile FM on the air 14 years!

Thursday, December 2nd - Smile FM turns 14 years old. We signed on the air on 12/2/96 then known as The Light. Since then God has blessed us with 18 stations and thousands of listeners throughout Michigan and Ontario. Thank you for helping Smile FM build families, touch hearts and change lives!

Catch Up with Jenn & Sara in West MI this week

On Thursday night, we'll be in Muskegon at the Muskegon Holiday Kick Off. Then on Friday we'll be at the Manistee Community Kitchen at the Christmas Tree Pay What You Can Afford sale starting around 3 pm, located in the parking lot of the Manistee Inn. Then catch the Smile Crew Friday night at the Ludington Christmas Parade starting at 6:30 PM. Be listening to the new 88.3 FM for details!

Smile Fm's Virtual Buck Pole is underway!

This year we are thrilled to welcome back our guest judges Rob & Susie Trott from Great Lakes Outdoors TV show.

Your entry will be considered for one of several catagories; Best Overall, Best Female Hunter, Best Male Hunter, Best Youth Hunter and Most Inspiring Story. Winners will receive a Smile FM Prize pack including an exclusive Camo Hoodie, CD's and Jerky.

The entries have been submitted, we'll announce the winners soon. See the Buck Pole.

Best and Worst Customer Friendly Companies

Jenn & Brian talked about the best and worst companies to do business
with as rated by Consumer Reports for Customer Friendliest. See the
Results: http://blogs.consumerreports.org/money/2010/11/naughty-and-nice-companies-holiday-list.html

88.3 FM in Hart, MI is ON THE AIR!

Smile FM Radio Network Smile FM #18 is ON THE AIR in Hart, MI on 88.3 FM. Anybody in Hart, Ludington or N. Muskegon that could tell us how the signal is coming in? WSMZ 88.3 FM broadcasts from the tower shown below, at 656 feet above terrain (photo courtesy: Tom Bosscher)

Save $500 by Christmas

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/10/13/romans.500.by.christmas/index.html

Jenn & Brian talked about how the average family spends $500 each
Christmas. We talked about some ways to save that much money by the
holiday so you can do Christmas debt-free.

Happy Veteran's Day Freebies

http://themilitarywallet.com/veterans-day-free-meals-and-discounts/

Jenn & Brian talked about these awesome freebies for our veterans and
current military personnel (and some of their families too!)

Thank you for all you do...Happy Veteran's Day!

Are you smart when it comes to religion?

Take the Pew research quiz to see how you stack up against other American's in terms of religion knowledge. Just 15 questions.
http://features.pewforum.org/quiz/us-religious-knowledge/index.php The Diceman was smarter than 97% of American's... but he is a Preacher's Kid.

Prayers for Sanctus Real's baby

Thanks for praying....baby bowen is improving. We do ask you to continue to pray for Baby Bowen and Matt & Sarah from Sanctus Real as they continue this journey with their precious little boy. Follow Bowen's Story.

Congratulations to our Matthew West CD winners

Your copy of "Story of Your Life" is on it's way to you!

Barb Sydow - Brutus
Stephanie Harper - Fowlerville
Alyssa Balan - Mt. Pleasant
Elizabeth Clifford - Okemos
Noah Zelvis - Stevensonville

Kelsey Cosgrove - Big Rapids
Becky Montague - Clio
Daniel Wenger - Howell
Mary Carwile - Swartz Creek
Jess Kobylarz - Spring Arbor

Heather Goemer - Brighton
Stacy Trial - Lansing
Noah Wiggins - Owosso
DuWayne Hannaah - Holt
Tammy Mullins - Eaton Rapids

Jennifer Mills - Fenton
Jennifer Diedrich - Monroe
Brijette Byrd - Eaton Rapids
Courtney Soto - Westland
Renee Metzner - Sault Ste Marie - ONT

Pat Monroe - Charlotte
Anna Childress - Monroe
JOANN LANDRY - Alpena
Heather Strieff - Laingsburg
Helen Kitchen - Cadillac

Sharon Jeffes - Flint
Karla Tobey - Howell
kimberly Mooney - Holt
Michelle Thatcher - Lachine
sue sydow - Alanson

Bowling with Building 429 Winners

Smile FM says Congrats to Pastor Jeff Wells of Faith Christian Family Church of Lapeer, He'll be going bowling with Building 429!  We also say congrats to these awesome pastors who won 4 tickets to the show:  Becky McNaulty - Jackson, Lenny Steuwe - Monroe, Doug Klein - Mt. Morris, Josh Ellis - Petersburg and Jim Wiegand - Fenton.  We love our Pastors!

Building 429 - Change a Life Tour comes to Lansing

Join Smile FM on Thursday night, October 28th at 7 PM for a benefit concert for Haiti at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Lansing. Tickets on sale now just $10 general admission or $20 for Artist Access pass. Get your Tickets today!

Weekend Winning - Matthew West - The Story of Your Life CD

Matthew West asked to hear your story....and he got 10,000 responses. He took those stories and wrote a new album. This weekend you can win a copy! Register here by Sunday night at 11:59 PM.

Echoing Angels @ Smile FM - Video 2

Echoing Angels @ Smile FM

Bowling with Building 429 - Pastor Appreciation Contest

Send your Pastor & family on the ultimate family adventure...Bowling with Building 429! In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we're sending 6 Pastor's families to the Building 429 concert coming up on Thursday, 10/28 in Lansing for free. Plus one family will be selected to go bowling with the band that afternoon, enjoy VIP seating for the show, plus an overnight hotel stay to make for the perfect getaway.

Nominate your pastor today, winners will be announced on Monday, 10/25 at 7:20 AM on the Morning Espresso. Nominations accepting through Sunday, 10/24 at 8 PM. Only one nomination per person, however feel free to ask others in your church to register your pastor as well and boost their chances of winning.

Win a pair of tickets to see Steven Curtis Chapman

Register to win a pair of tickets today only to see Steven Curtis Chapman and family this Thursday night in Holland, MI. The entire Chapman family will come together to offer a Night of Hope. Winners will be notified by e-mail.

Join Jenn & Giggles at the Fantasy Forest this Saturday

Join Jenn & Giggles at the Zonta Fantasy Forest this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at Rowden park in Lapeer ( on M-24 right across from the hospital). Smile FM will also have special friends Dora & Boots at our booth and a chance to paint on our giant coloring wall. Kids are welcome to wear their non-scary costumes and walk the mile long path to enjoy lots of fun activities and collect goodies from different booths. Cost is $3.50 to collect treats or $1 to walk the path.

How to pass the prayer to someone else

From one of the Diceman's favorite websites, check, out these tips for passing on the responsibility of praying to someone else
http://stuffchristianslike.net/2008/04/159-the-pray-if-you-feel-led-prayer
Funny stuff!

Time to pick up the Steps!

Jenn & Brian talked on the Morning Espresso about how new research shows that we take about half as many steps per day as other countries like Austraila. 5,000 to 10,000 steps respectively. Plus their obesity rate is only 50% of ours. Hmmm, could we be on to something?

See the research and start stepping!

Brandon Heath - Jars of Clay - SOLD OUT

If you're looking for tickets to see Jars of Clay & Brandon Heath, we're sorry, but they have sold out! Thanks to everyone who bought tickets, your support will continue to allow us to bring great shows to Michigan!

Txt2Win Weekend - Chose Conference

This Friday to Sunday, be ready to text us for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the Chosen Youth Conference in Gaylord (Gay-lurd) November 12 and 13th. Text the word "chosen" to 909.2.SMILE.4 each time you hear the special "txt 2 win" sounder for tickets to the Chosen Youth Conference from Smile FM.

Michigan Voter's Guide

Polls are open on Tuesday, November 2nd from 7 AM to 8 PM. You can get informed before you go by reviewing the Michigan's Voters Guide from the Michigan Family Forum.

It is a non-partisan voters guide where the candidates are asked to answer questions in their own words.

Smile FM does not endorse or support any specific candidate or issue, however we strongly encourage our listeners to get out and vote on Tuesday, November 2nd!

Eat N Heath Winners

Congrats to the following winners for the Eat N Heath contest winners!

- Jennifer Hiltz from Lapeer
- Lindsey Elya from Lansing
- David Gormer from Brighton
- Twila Foust from Williamsburg

Plus many others who won regular passes, VIP passes and CD's. All winners have been contacted by text and prizes have been mailing.

Smile FM congratulates the Zoie Sky ministry!

Zoie Sky ministry received the most votes for the Mikeschair Charity Concert and they will be receive all of the proceeds from the show on Wednesday night in Okemos, a chance to tell everyone about their work and a promotions package from Smile FM.

We also congratulate the 5 runner-up organizations who will be invited to have a table at the show and each receive a $1,000 promotion package on Smile FM.

The Arc of Livingston - Howell

Operation Good Cheer - Child and Family Servies - Okemos

Americian Heritage Girls Troop; MI3130 - Flint

The Oldham Project - East Lansing

Christian Services - Love INC - Lansing

We had over 2750 votes and were thrilled to work with Mikeschair and these awesome organizations to "Keep Changing the World!"

Faron's old headphones

Despite being made fun of, Faron refuses to get a new paid of headphones, because he likes the way these sound. What about you? What old school thing are you un-willing to toss in the trash?

Rockin' Rollin Road Trip Winners

Smile FM congratulates all of our winners in the Rockin' Rollin Road Trip to Pointfest!

Grand Prize Winner: Angela Mills of Eaton Rapids - 4 Tickets to Pointfest, Overnight Hotel Stay, $50 Gas Card & Casting Crowns Prize Pack.

Pointfest Winners: 4 passes to Cedar Point a Casting Crowns Prize Pack:

Mary Mellberg - McBain

Sarah Nicholes - Lapeer

Doug Mutter - LaSalle

Kristie Savage - Kingsley

Plus about 20 other people will receive a copy of the new Casting Crowns or Remedy Drive CD in the mail. Thanks to everyone for entering!

Smile FM and 10th Avenue North

Join Smile FM & Metro South Church for an amazing night with
Tenth Ave North at the River Raisin Centre in Monroe, MI on September 15th @ 7 PM.
Get tickets today.
River Raisin Centre is located at 114 S. Monroe St.Monroe, MI 48161.

Rockin' Rolling Road Trip heading to Pointfest

Who wants to win the Rockin' Rolling Road Trip??? We're sending 5 families to Pointfest at Cedar Point...plus one family will receive a chance to ride the Top Thrill Dragster with Brian Dumont and Casting Crowns, overnight hotel stay, $50 gas card and autographed CD's from the band. Registration is now open. Winners announced 9/13 on the Morning Espresso. http://bit.ly/a96BZB

Mysterious Islands Contest

Jenn & Brian talked this morning with Doug Phillips the creator of The Mysterious Islands DVD, a documentary showing God's hand in creation. We're giving away 25 copies of this DVD, just register at our website by Monday night!

http://bit.ly/bkYxWU

Mysterious Islands Interview

Jenn talked with Doug Phillips from The Mysterious Islands, enjoy that conversation here.

Faith Survey needs your input!

If you live in Genesse County, we could use 3 minutes of your time to help us with a faith survey.  Please check it out and give us your opinion today!  http://www.faithsurvey.com/

Vote Now for the winners of the Mikeschair Charity Concert

Thanks for voting. Winners will be announce on Monday morning around 7:20 AM with Jenn & Brian. Here is some info about each nominee!

An interview with a 'satan'?

This video is a sit-down interview with the 'Devil'. This video has humor and some things to reflect on...

Tenth Avenue North on Morning Espresso

Listen to the interview with Brian & Tenth Avenue North.

Mikeschair Charity Concert - YOUR favorite Charity could Benefit

What: Mikeschair Charity Concert

When: Wednesday, 9/29 at 6:30 PM

Where: Meridian Christian Church - Okemos

Why: Smile FM and Mikeschair want to help you make a difference for your favorite charity. You can nominate your favorite Michigan based non-profit organization to receive the proceeds & offering from this event. You've got til Tuesday 9/21 at 11:59 PM to nominate them, then we proceed to the voting process!

Help Smile FM & Mikeschair to keep changing the world!

The Truth About 12 Health Myths | Real Simple

The Truth About 12 Health Myths | Real Simple

Jenn & Brian talked about this on Wednesday's Morning Espresso.

Tenth Avenue Txt2Win Trivia

Be listening this week for a cool way to get to know the band Tenth Avenue North. When you hear one of DJ's ask one of the Tenth Ave Trivia questions, just be ready to text us the answer at 909.2SMILE4. We'll have 5 different questions with winner selected for each answer to meet the band and enjoy the show for free when Tenth Ave North comes to Monroe on September 15th.

Each day we'll give away a pair of tickets and MeetNGreet passes. Plus giving away lots of regular tickets & CD's.

Wednesday's Question: Whats YOUR favorite 10th Ave North Song?

• Tenth Ave North
  Wednesday, Sept 15th
  River Raisin Performing Arts Center
  Tickets - Smile.fm
  Presented by Metro South Church in Trenton

Who's going on a Getaway???

Congratulations to EJ & Elizabeth Horricks from Carson City, they have won the grand prize which includes a trip to the Celebrate your Marriage Retreat on Mackinaw Island this October.

Smile staff selected 20 touching stories from all of the nominations and then the winner was randomly selected from the finalists using our tech teams random number generator :-)

Their friend Ruth nominated them and told us, "They both have given so much to others through the years and this year during which EJ has been battling through the Stage 4 cancer they have both been so drained physically. God has been answering prayers and the surgery and chemo have been successful, and now they have the hope of him being able to regain his strength and have a normal life for awhile again. The deserve this get away time and renewal of their bond together would be so good for them both. Please consider giving them this special get away that will help renew them physically, spiritually and mentally besides adding some fun and laughter back into their lives."

We'd also like to congratulate these couples who will each be receiving a "Celebrate Your Marriage Prize Pack" including great materials from Celebrate your Marriage and Smile FM.

• Mr & Mrs. Griswold - Williamston
• Matt & Shannon DeLap - East Lansing
• Mr & Mrs. Terri Shaver - Laingsburg
• Tom & Sonja Davis - Michigan
• Scott & Rebekah Butts - Fowlerville
• Mike & Renee Grove - Curran
• Dennis & Kristen O'Brien - Lapeer
• Mr. & Mrs. Deanna Ragland
• Doug & Lois Fromm - DeWitt
• Glen & Michelle Nofzinger - Monroe
• Richard & Melanie Cooper - Leslie
• Danny & Emily DeLaRosa - St. Joe
• Mr. & Mrs. Tony Wright - Cadillac
• Tim & Kathy Steiner - Mikado
• Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mackinnon - Holt
• Don & Dort Schlintz - Marquette

Find out more about attending the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference, October 10 & 11 or 11 & 12 on Mackinaw Island!

Catch Smile FM this weekend!

Saturday, 6 AM to 12 Noon - Flint w/ Jenn: Smile FM will be broadcasting from The Crim Race in downtown Flint again this year and we'd love to have you stop by after you race for a free Smile Tote Bag - while supplies last! We'll be set up again this year at 1st Presbyterian on Saginaw just a block from the finish line. The Crim is one of the biggest road races in Michigan and they have everything from elite runners from around the world, wheelchair racers and weekend warriors!

Saturday, 2 to 4 PM - Almont w/ Jenn: Hometown Hero Days, a collection for gently used medical equipment and supplies from the community, and donate it to those in need in the community for free. The event is from 10 AM to 4 PM at Country Corners on Van Dyke in Almont. See the Family Fun Calendar for more

Saturday, 1:30 to 3 PM - Fenton w/ Clay: Backpack 2 School at Faith City Church in Fenton. They're giving away 250 backpacks stuffed full of back to school goodies to kids, first come first served. Details at the Family Fun Calendar, the event starts at noon.

Saturday, 4 to 6 PM - Flushing w/ Clay: I Love Flushing Annual Block Party at 5105 n. McKinley Rd., Flushing, Games, Prizes, Food & 150 kids backpacks to be giving away. Event starts at 3 PM. Family Fun Calendar for more.

Sunday, 6:30 to 8:30 PM - Holt w/ Brian: After the Holt Hometown Days Festival, Journey Life Church will be having a free event for kids 7th Grade & Up. Everyday Sunday in concert, free pizza, inflables and prizes. (Event runs longer) Family Fun Calendar for more!

Busy weekend!

Who Deserves a Getaway??

Do you know a special couple who puts everyone else before themselves? We would like to send one special couple to attend the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference on Mackinaw Island coming up this October. You can Nominate them now.

Winners will be announced on August 27th on the Morning Espresso at 7:20 AM. The grand prize winner will receive admission to the conference and a stay at Grand Hotel, plus meals. Plus we will be giving out many other Celebrate Your Marriage prizes!

You can only nominate one couple, but encourage their other friends to make a nomination as well!

Jenn's new Fav website - Thred Up

Love this website where you can swap your kids gently used quality clothing for boxes in their size. It's free to join. They send you 10 USPS priority boxes and you start packing. The clothes are swapped for free, you just pay $13 for shipping when you select a box from another swapper! Happy Swapping everyone!

15 Things you SHOULDN'T be paying for

Jenn & Brian talked about this story on Tuesday's Morning Espresso. How many of them are you gonna stop buying?

Kids & Chores - who should be doing what???

So as we're getting back into the routine of things, what chores do your kids help you with? What should they be doing at their age?? Faron talked about a great kids chore list from Focus on the Family, plus cool ideas to encourage your kids to become the big helper!

Brian Dumont @ Summit Christian Academy Open House

Tuesday Night (8/24) from 6 to 8 PM Brian Dumont will be at the Open House for Summit Christian Academy located on Old M-78 in East Lansing. Lots of fun things to do, plus a chance to check out how your kids can get a quality faith based education starting this fall.

Win 4 passes to Hubble 3D IMAX

Contest Closed. Congrats to our winners:

• Amy - Owosso
• Shelly - Howell
• Patricia - Holt
• Carrie - Mason
• Brad - Eaton Rapids
• Cressie - Millington
• Kay - Leslie
• Christina - Watervliet
• Carol - Charlotte
  

Register to win a family 4 pack of passes to enjoy Hubble 3D IMAX at Celebration Cinemas in Grand Rapids or Lansing. Register by Sunday at 11:59 pm. Winners will be notified by e-mail and tickets sent in the mail.

Jars of Clay & Brandon Heath - Lansing

• Saturday
• October 9th
• 7 PM
• Great Lakes
• Christian College
• Lansing, MI
• Tickets
  
  

Nanny McPhee Returns - Family 4 Pack Winners

Opens in theaters August 20th at Celebration Cinemas.

Congrats to our winners:
Cassandra – Howell
Martha – Diamondale
Michelle – Potterville
Mallorae – Lansing
Dawn – Caro
Halley – Durrand
Zack – Leslie
Leah – Lapeer
Kim - Flushing

See the trailer

Congrats to our Go Fish GP Winners

Congats to Autumn & Aliana from Brimley, MI on showing us their fish faces. These two lovely ladies will be enjoying the Go Fish show with a bunch of friends, plus a backstage pass and Go Fish Cd's & DvD's! Thanks to everyone who entered!

The Go Fish kids show is coming up Thursday, 8/19 at Northridge Church in Plymouth.

Win a Go Fish Guys Adventure - Get your Fish Face On.

Parents & Kids: get ready to send us your best fish face to win a behind the scenes adventure with the guys from Go Fish when they come to Northridge Church in Plymouth on 8/19. You could win some of their CD's & Dvd's, 10 tickets to the show, plus a backstage pass to meet the guys. Just start working on your best fish face and start clicking pictures to win. Enter Today. The Go Fish Kids concert is designed for preshool and elementary school kids.

(contest runs til Thursday at 11:59 PM - the Grand Prize winner will be announced on Friday, 8/13 at 7:20 AM. If you are not able to upload photos from your computer, you may e-mail your entry to winstuff@smile.fm. Same rules apply.)

Win Gold Circle Tix to see Matt Maher

Contest CLOSED - Thanks for playing!

Today we've got a chance for you to pick up a pair of gold circle passes to see Matt Maher in Pinckney on August 13th. Register to win. Winners will be notified by email and passes sent via mail.

Get the best seat in the house with Mikeschair

Contest CLOSED.


Our grandprize winner: Chelsea from Gladwin!

• 4 passes to watcht the game from the Owner's Suite -including a visit with Mikeschair!
• 2 seats on stage during the show
• Plus you get to keep Mikeschair Director's Chairs
• Copy of the Mikeschair CD
• 4 Smile FM t-shirts
• Lugnuts autographed baseball bat

First pitch at the game for you or a friend

Plus we'll be giving away tons of other prizes including tickets and CD's and prizes.

How to win: when you hear the baseball sounder playing on Smile FM, you've got 5 minutes to text us at 909-2SMILE4 with the keyword "Great Lakes Christian College" along with your name and city. You can text once each time the sounder plays. (If you do not have access to text messaging, you may email us the same info to winstuff@smile.fm to enter). Grand Prize winner will be announced on Friday Morning (Aug 6th) at 7:20 AM on the Morning Espresso.

Win Tix to Thunder Over Michigan in Yspilanti

Congratulations to our winners:

• Dan from Otter Lake
• Michael from Diamondale
• Joann from Lapeer
• Carol from Williamston
• Richard from Charlotte
• Amy from Pinckney
• Bryan from Flatrock
• Irene from Charlotte
• Nicholas from Flint
• Christopher from Lansing

Thunder Over Michigan has the largest number of WWII heavy bombers and is a benefit fundraiser for the Yankee Air Museum. Buy your tickets today.

Free Night with Building 429 in Millington

Join Smile FM at the Millington Old Fashioned Days on Thursday, August 12th starting at 7 PM for a FREE concert featuring Building 429 and others. Plus fireworks after the show. Bring a lawnchair and meet us in Millington at Alumni Field (Millington is about 18 miles north of Flint).

Enjoy an evening of summer with this FREE concert concluded with a spectacular fireworks display. Held in conjunction with the Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival. Event Name: Christ at Center 2010 (5th annual) Part of: Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival Fireworks Night. Performing: Building 429 with special guests Kelsey Rottiers w/ Derek Turcsanyi Date: Thursday, August 12th, 2010 Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Alumni Field (outdoor) Cost: FREE! Come early! Many family activities to enjoy as part of the Millington Old Fashioned Summer Festival. Carnival Rides, Games, Inflatable Activities, BB Gun Shooting Trailer, Petting Zoo, Food Court and more. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and coolers. Room to enjoy throwing around a frisbee or smacking around a beach ball. Evening closes with an extensive Fireworks Display. Come and enjoy! It's positive hits; positively FREE!

Join us at the Lugnuts Christian Family Night - Friday Night

Smile FM Day with the Lugnuts, Sunday, August 15th - Free Concert w/ Mike's Chair!Plus be listening starting this weekend (7/31) for your chance to win the "Best Seat in the House" for the game & concert. Featuring passes to the Owner's Suite and a seat on the side of the stage during the show!
Smile FM & Great Lakes Christian College will be sponsoring a free post-game concert August 15th with Dove Award Nominees, MikesChair. The band will be signing autographs after the concert.All events are packed full of fun & fellowship! Get your ballgame tickets today!

Tenth Ave North comes to Monroe - Sept 15th

Join Smile FM & Metro South Church for an amazing night with Tenth Ave North at the River Raisin Centre in Monroe, MI for an amazing concert on September 15th @ 7 PM. Get tickets today. River Raisin Centre located at 114 S. Monroe St.Monroe, MI 48161.

Matt Maher - August 13th - Pickney, MI

Matt Maher will be in concert to benefit the Faith Medical Clinic on Friday, August 13 at 8:00 pm. The outdoor concert will be at St. Mary’s Church in Pinckney. General Admission is “free” with an offering taken during the concert to support the Faith Medical Center and concert expenses. Gold Circle seating is available for $150 for 10 tickets purchased in advance. Mail checks payable to St. Mary Catholic Church (with Matt Maher in the memo line) to St. Mary Catholic Church, 10601 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney MI 48169. Call (734) 878-3161 for concert information.

MACKINAC ISLAND: OCTOBER 2010

The Mackinac Island Celebrate Your Marriage Conferences provide couples with first-rate destinations along with world-class entertainment and Biblical teaching. We also provide time for you and your spouse to connect and enjoy time together.
Dates:
October 10-11 (Sunday/Monday)
October 11-12 (Monday/Tuesday

Join Jay & Laura Laffoon, Dr. John Trent & Thor Ramsey for a great weekend on Mackinaw Island.

The Go Fish Kids Concert

Join Smile FM for the Go Fish kids concert

Designed for kids 4-11 years old
Thursday, August 19, 7p (concert will end between 8:00-8:30p)$10 (advance, general admission)>You can purchase tickets at NorthRidge Church, Family Christian Bookstore, iTickets or call 1.800.965.9324 Please Note: Children 2 and older must have a ticket, children under 2 can sit on a parents lap without a ticket.

Blue Tree in Sault Ste Marie

Sunday, July 25th -Christian Freedom International is sponsoring 2010 Dove Award nominee BLUETREE, a Christian Rock Band from Belfast, Ireland, that will be featured at the Wesleyan Church worship service held in the Fine Arts Center at Lake State University Sunday morning, July 25, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m., CFI will be sponsoring a free concert with Bluetree also held at Lake State’s Fine Arts Center, hosted by the Wesleyan Church. Bluetree will be performing their hit song, “God Of The City.” “God Of The City,” was number one on the Christian music charts and entered the “Billboard Top 200.”

Smiling @ the Ball Park in Lansing

Smile FM and the Lansing Lugnuts are hosting two more Christian Family Nights this year. A wonderful faith based events that promote fellowship among congregations and others in the community.

Friday, July 23rdSunday, August 15th - Free Concert w/ Mike's Chair!

7/23 game includes the All-Star Pastor Line-Up as acknowledged by the Morning Espresso's Brian Dumont, plus fireworks following the game!
Smile FM & Great Lakes Christian College will be sponsoring a free post-game concert August 15th with Dove Award Nominees, MikesChair. The band will be signing autographs after the concert. All events are packed full of fun & fellowship! Buy tickets for the Games (concert included at no additional charge). Request FREE concert only tickets for 8/15 tickets while supplies last.

22 Questions to ask yourself

More than 200 years ago, John Wesley's Holy Club used this list of 22
Questions to challenge themselves each day in their private
devotions. Here is the list:

1. Am I a hypocrite?
2. Am I honest in my acts and words or do I exaggerate?
3. Do I pass on what was told to me in confidence?
4. Can I be trusted?
5. Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habit?
6. Am I self conscious, self pitying, or self justifying?
7. Did the Bible live in me today?
8. Do I give time to speak to me everyday?
9. Am I enjoying prayer?
10. When did I last speak to someone about my faith?
11. Do I pray about the money I spend?
12. Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?
13. Do I disobey God in anything?
14. Do I insist on doing something on which my conscience is uneasy?
15. Am I defeated in any part of my life?
16. Am I jealous, impure, touchy, or distrustful?
17. How do I spend my spare time?
18. Am I proud?
19. Do I thank God that I am not as other people (like the Pharisees)?
20. Is there anyone I fear, or dislike, or criticize or resent? If
so, what am I doing about it?
21. Do I grumble and complain constantly?
22. Is Christ real to me?

Go to The Museum on The Museum

Contest Closed - Congrats to Ellen Ross from Alpena on winning the Grand Prize.

Starting this weekend, you can win passes to the Henry Ford Museum courtesy of the band The Museum. When you hear "My Help Comes from the Lord" by The Museum, text us the title of their new CD "Let Love Win" then your first name to 909 2SMILE4 and you'll be in the running to win one of their CD's plus a family four pack of tickets to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. You've got 5 minutes to text us when you hear the song and special sounder. Text us once each time you hear it for more chances to win. Grand Prize winner will be announced on Friday at 7:20 with Jenn & Brian. Text "Let Love Win" then your first name to 909-2SMILE4 when you hear the special song!

Find the Fireworks

Find the fireworks displays in your hometown!  Don't forget to crank up Smile FM as the perfect background music to your special display.  Happy 4th of July.

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