Help Children in Haiti today

Smile FM is partnering with Mission of Mercy to change the lives of kids in Haiti whose lives have been shaken by the recent earthquake.

Please consider making a one time donation or sponsoring a child for $34 a month or call us at 888.887.7139

How to Save a Life Trailer

Here is the trailer for the movie "To Save a Life" that Faron has been talking about. You should take your teenager to see this movie this weekend. If you want to see a list of theatres in your area, check out this link...http://tosavealifemovie.com/tickets

Winter Jam

2 Michigan Dates

Thur, March 25th

Grand Rapids, MI

Van Andel Arena

________________

Friday, March 26th

Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern MI University

_______________

Just $10 at the door

Doors open at 6 PM

Preshow starts at 6:20 PM

Volunteers are need for both WinterJam events for merchandise sales, ushering. 17 & up, must be there by 4:30 PM, No childcare provided. If you would like to volunteer register using this link:
Please fill out my form.

Stand Up & Smile featuring Blue Tree

Stand Up & Smile featuring comedian Josh Mills, musician Jason Eaton and Bluetree is coming to Michigan for 3 exciting nights. Tickets starting at just $10 at the door.

Friday - Feb 26th - 7 PM
Christian Family Centre
1800 West US-223, Adrian, MI 49221

Saturday - Feb 27th - 6 PM
Central Church of the Nazarene
1261 W. Bristol Road, Flint, MI 48507

Sunday - Feb 28th - 6 PM
Gaylord E Free Church
1649 E M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735

Buy Tickets Now

Casting Crowns comes to Northridge Church in Plymouth

Thursday, Feb 25th @ 7 PM
Northridge Church, Plymouth, MI

Buy Tickets

Julian Drive Live from Haiti

Shane Bowers from Julian Drive called to let us know that the band was fine, but will staying in Haiti for a while. Listen to the converstation he had with Jenn from the Morning Espresso.

Ways to Help those in Haiti

At Smile FM, we'd just like to pass along some suggestions on how you can help those in Haiti:

1. Text HAITI to 90999 and a $10 donation will be charged to your cell bill and given to the Red Cross for emergency earthquake response.

2. · Hotline American's With Relatives In Haiti Can Call #1-888-407-4747

5. Red Cross needs Creole speaking volunteers for a 24hr phone bank. Call Mr. Wilfrid @ 305-776-6900 ASA

6. Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network http://www.satern.org/

7. Support World Vision

8. Support Mission of Mercy

World Vision Winter Blast most commonly asked questions

World Vision Winter Blast featuring Building 429, Britt Nicole, MikesChair (except Trenton), Echoing Angels and Big Ticket Festival Indie Stage winner, Michael Maher.

1/14, Thursday, Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint located at 1261 W. Bristol Rd.
1/15, Friday, Mount Hope Church in Lansing located at 202 S. Creyts Rd.
1/16, Saturday, Metro South Church in Trenton located at 3000 Van Horn Rd.
Shows in Flint and Lansing will start at 6:45 PM
Show in Trenton will start at 7 PM

Q: Where can I buy tickets:
A: You can pre-purchase online at www.smile.fm (on concert page, select "buy tickets", $2 convenience fee applies) or at the door.

Q: Is there an advantage to buying tickets online?
A: Tickets purchased online will be guaranteed seats should we sell out. An area of seats will be reserved for these ticket holders. These seats will be released to public 15 minutes prior to show starting.

Q: What time will doors open?
A: 6 PM, they may open sooner if all of our volunteers have arrived.

Q: I purchased VIP tickets, what time can I get in?
A: VIP ticket holders will be allowed to enter at 5:15 PM, VIP seats are designated. You will need your VIP lanyard to sit in this area.

Q: Where and when is the artist meet and greet for VIP ticket holders?
A: VIP ticket holders need to meet at the Smile FM booth at 5:30 and will be taken to the meet and greet area. Please make sure you have your VIP lanyard to get in.

Q: Will the bands be signing autographs?
A: Absolutely, there will be tables set up in the foyer after the show for autographs.

Q: What time will the show end?
A: 10 PM

Q: Do you need any volunteers?
A: Please contact su@smile.fm if you are interested in volunteering

Q: Do kids need a ticket?
A: Children 5 & under are FREE. Kids 6 & Up are the regular low price of $10.

This covers the most common questions we have been receiving. If you have others that are not answered here please call 888-887-7139 or email su@smile.fm

Financial Tips for your New Year

On Thursday's show, Jenn & Brian talked about...

the most overlooked tax deductions

and...

Steps to get your financial house in order

Jenn's FAVORITE FREE Financial website: www.mint.com

and gave rave reviews to Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, with many new classes starting soon!

Honor your pastor's wife with a gift of pearls

Win pearls for your pastor's wife this month.
Does your pastor’s wife know that you appreciate, respect, and love her?

Beginning January 3rd listeners have the opportunity to share why their pastor's wife is special and register to win a pair of beautiful cultured pearl earrings from Gem and Diamond of Imlay City for her on our "Win Stuff" page. One winner will be selected each day from January 18th until the 31st.

All entries will be eligible for the grand prize matching pearl necklace. Entries may be selected to be read on the air.

Read the enteries already received (please allow a few days for yours to show up)

Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls

Move over Cinnabon. Jenn talked about making cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning, one using the stand mixer and one using the bread machine. In the baking process, she forgot which batch was which! Thankfully, they both turned out great, so from now on, it's this easy bread machine recipe. Try the recipe out for yourself.

Jenn's Restaurant Savings Tip

Save at Restaurant.com

$25 savings certificates (regularlly $10) now on sale for just $2 each, plus one free $10 certificate per order.

Use the code "Cheer" to get your discount. Good through 12/31/09.

Beat the Big Ticket price increase

Special Christmas rates are in effect until December 31st.
Get your tickets before the price increase!
June 24-26 in Gaylord.
Over 100 bands celebrate 5 years of Big Ticket Festival
including: Casting Crowns & the Newsboys.
For more info visit the www.bigticketfestival.com

Better to Give AND Receive Winter Blast contest winner

Congratulations to Brandon of Lansing for winning the Better to Give AND Receive Contest for a pair of tickets for himself and a pair to giveaway for the World Vision Winter Blast coming this January to Flint, Lansing & Trenton featuring Building 429, Britt Nicole, MikesChair, Echoing Angels and Michael Maher.

Why Jesus is Better than Santa Claus

Santa lives at the North Pole ...Jesus is everywhere
Santa rides in a sleigh...Jesus walks on water
Santa comes but once a year ...Jesus is an ever-present help
Santa fills your stockings with goodies...Jesus supplies all your needs
Santa comes down the chimney un-invited. Jesus stands at your door and knocks
You have to wait in line to see Santa...Jesus is as close as the mention of His name
All Santa can offer is "Ho, Ho Ho" ...Jesus offers health, help, and hope
Santa lets you sit on his lap... Jesus let's you rest in His arms
Santa says "you better not cry" ... Jesus says "Cast all your cares on me"
While Santa puts gifts under your tree... Jesus became our gift and died on a Tree

Calling All Servant Hearts!

Volunteers are needed to man the phones at the Smile FM Williamston office December 29th - 31st for upcoming Fun Drive for 3-4 hour shifts 8 AM - 6PM. If you can help us out please use the link below to sign up!

http://smilefm.wufoo.com/forms/fun-drive-volunteer-sign-up/

Christmas Gift Idea?

I (Faron) bought a One Year Bible for my family last year, and I offered to pay my kids to read through the Bible in one year. My 12 year old son is the only one who has done it. I payed him over $100. (Best money I have ever spent. We have had some great conversations about the Bible this year!)

This is a cool Bible, becauses it divides the Bible up in short daily readings. If you read each day, you get through the Bible in a year.

What do you think? Possible Christmas gift?

Better to Give AND Receive Winter Blast contest

Win a pair of VIP tickets for yourself AND a pair to giveaway to the Winter Blast show of your choice
featuring Building 429, Britt Nicole, Echoing Angels, MikesChair & Michael Maher this January in Flint, Lansing & Trenton.

VIP tickets include Meet n Greet, Early Entry, Reserved seats and VIP lanyard.


Register to win on the Smile FM Win Stuff page until 5 PM on Monday!
Winner will be notified by email on Tuesday so there's time to give it for Christmas.

How to stay married

Faron says you won't believe this statistic.
Divorce rate in America -over 50%
Divorce rate among Christians - over 50%
Divorce rate among couples that pray together daily -1 in 1013 (1/10 of 1%)

Great Christmas Gift Idea!

Tickets go on sale next week on the Smile FM website for the

World Vision Winter Blast

coming to Michigan this January featuring Building 429 with Britt Nicole and special guests MikesChair, Echoing Angels & Big Ticket Indie Stage winner, Michael Maher.

Tickets will ONLY be $10 for General Admission

A limited number of VIP tickets will be available for $25, includes VIP lanyard, early entry, reserved seating and a special artist meet n greet until January 1st.
Thursday, January 14th at Central Church of the Nazarene in Flint
Friday, January 15th at Mt. Hope Church in Lansing and
Saturday, January 16th venue to be announced soon.
All tickets will be available for purchase online, only general admission tickets will be at the door.
Great Stocking Stuffers!

30% of the proceeds will go to specifically toward building fund for two new stations in the Detroit area.