Michigan Post Offices facing closure

Jenn & Brian talked about which post offices may close in Michigan. Plus a good article about what criteria they are considering when closing post offices.

Casting Crowns of Love Award

Do you know someone is always serving and always loving others in their community the way Jesus did? You can honor them by telling us their story. We'll share some of the great examples on the radio, plus we will select 4 nominees to each Casting Crowns show in Lansing and Saginaw with 4 tickets plus a Meet n Greet with the band. Casting Crowns will be in Saginaw on Tue, 8/2 and in Lansing on Thursday, 8/4. Buy Tickets.

Congratulations to our winners!

Saginaw Show:
Don Acres- Lake City
Pastor Tim Martin - Attica
Laura Frawly - Harrisville
Bobby Jackson - Flint

Lansing Show:

Sean McCormack - Allendale
Jennifer Woodruff - Ortonville
Johnathan McMahon - Cadillac
Linda Hughson - Mason

Morning Espresso - Making a Difference Tour

We are pleased to partner with the following non-profit organizations on the Making a Difference Tour sponsored by Great Lakes Christian College of Lansing.

Week of 8/8:

Monday: * YMCA - Southgate, MI

Tuesday: Lapeer County Young Life - Event at the Eastern MI Fair, Imlay City, MI

Wednesday: Royal Family Camp - Bay City, MI

Thursday: Care Net of Cadillac - Cadillac, MI

Friday: *Christian Freedom International - Sault Ste Marie, MI

Saturday: Remeberance Ranch - Allendale, MI

Sunday: CHUM Theraputic Riding Stables - Event at Cooley Law School Park, Lansing, MI

*Tenative

Each day the Morning Crew will be broadcasting from that community, working along side the selecting organization in the afternoon and hosting a benefit concert featuring Jeremy Horn that afternoon or evening. Stay posted for more details and your chance to attend the show.

Casting Crowns - 2 dates this summer

Casting Crowns is coming for 2 amazing events this summer.

August 2nd to the Heritage Theater in Saginaw

August 4th to Mount Hope Church in Lansing

Please note that each event is priced separately.

Secret Keeper Girl is coming back Sep. 15-18!

We're super excited that Secret Keeper Girl is coming back to Michigan for 4 dates September 15th to 18th! Tickets go on sale on Monday June 13th with a special deal where you can get any number of ticket for the group rate of just $12, it's happening on Monday using promo code "Pajama Party" Find out more at :

http://www.secretkeepergirltour.blogspot.com/

Making a Difference Morning Show Tour

This August Jenn & Brian will be taking the Morning Espresso show on the road with the Making a Difference Tour. They will be visiting 7 different ministries that are truly Making a Difference in Michigan. Each day the Morning Espresso tour will broadcast from their community, serve along side that ministry throughout the day and then provide a benefit concert that evening with Smile FM artist Jeremy Horn. Nominations have been completed and the tour schedule will be announced on Monday, July 18th at 7:20 AM on the Morning Espresso.

The Making a Difference tour is sponsored by Great Lakes Christian College of Lansing.

How to avoid moral failure

Wow!  This is refrigerator material.   5 easy things to do, to avoid moral failure by Pastor Shawn King/Atlanta.

1.. Multiple people have access to every account I own and check them often: Twitter (public and private tweets), Facebook, Email, etc.

Secrecy and privacy are the breeding ground for moral failure.  When we are confident that nobody will see our ugly side, it is much more tempting to dibble dabble in craziness.   If (former) Congressman Anthony Weiner knew that several aides were checking his Direct Messages, his inbox, etc. it would have been far less likely that his current scandal would have happened.

2. My wife is busy, but I regularly leave my cell phone with her when I’m not around. She looks at it.  She’s not obsessed with it, but I think she checks it out with a healthy level of skepticism.  Her skepticism does not irritate me.  She and I have seen friends and mentors and leaders walk right into the worst types of moral failure.  This level of transparency builds trust.

3. I generally don’t meet with any single person (male or female) privately anymore. I will meet with couples or small groups in my office, but now hold more meetings in restaurants, coffee shops, etc.

4. I stay with my family. We travel together as much as possible.  We run errands together.  We eat out together.  We go shopping together.  We stay home together.  Very rarely am I alone without one of the kids or my wife.  This keeps my mind centered, but also prevents me from having idle time that leads many folk to an unhealthy place.

5. I keep pictures of my wife and kids everywhere (particularly my son EZ) on the wallpaper of my cell phone, in my office, on the walls, on my desks, etc.  They serve as a constant reminder for me why I should have a good work ethic and fight to make healthy moral decisions.  I didn’t grow up with a dad that set a good example and I so badly want to be that guy for my son that his pictures always keep me focused and centered

Read the rest of the blog here.  http://www.shauninthecity.com/2011/06/drastic-measures-to-avoid-moral-failure-the-weiner-edition.html

 

Best Diets

Jenn & Brian talked about the best diets for different health aspects such as losing weight, healthier hearts, diabeties and blood pressure. See all the ratings here!

Get Your SMILE GEAR on this Summer!

Smile Fans: check out our new Smile Gear that will be premiering at the Big Ticket Festival and other great Smile events all summer long. Proceeds from the sale of these items go to helping us continue to Build Families, Touch Hearts, & Change Lives.

The purple shirt's design GLOWS in the dark. The black shirt features a silvery ink. The purple glowsticks turn on & off and have pen-style clip & laynard so you don't loose it. Watch this blog for more items in the upcoming days!

Sarah Palin’s email to her family from God…

You've probably heard in the news that they are going through all of Sarah Palin's emails and letting the world see them.  You might not have heard about this one.  A few years ago Sarah found out from her doctor that her unborn baby was going to have "downs syndrome" she wrote this email to her family and friends.  It is powerful as she writes it from God's point of view.

 

To the Sisters, Brother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and friends of Trig Paxson Van Palin (or whatever you end up naming him!)

 

I am blessing you with this surprise baby because I only want the best for you. I've heard your prayers that this baby will be happy and

healthy, and I've answered them because I only want the best for you!

 

I heard your heart when you hinted that another boy would fit best in the Palin family, to round it out and complete that starting five

line-up. Though another girl would be so nice, you didn't think you could ask for what you REALLY wanted, but I knew, so I gave you a boy because I only want the best for you!

 

Then, I put the idea in your hearts that his name should be "Trig", because it's so fitting, with two Norse meanings: "True" and "Brave

Victory".

 

Then, finally, I let Trig's mom and dad find out before he was born that this little boy will truly be a GIFT. They were told in early

tests that Trig may provide more challenges, and more joy, than what they ever may have imagined or ever asked for. At first the news seemed unreal and sad and confusing. But I gave Trig's mom and dad lots of time to think about it because they needed lots of time to understand that everything will be OK, in fact, everything will be great, because I only want the best for you!

 

I've given Trig's mom and dad peace and joy as they wait to meet their new son. I gave them a happy anticipation because they asked me for that. I'll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you...

 

This new person in your life can help everyone put things in perspective and bind us together and get everyone focused on what

really matters.

 

The baby will expand your world and let you see and feel things you haven't experienced yet. He'll show you what "true, brave victory" really means as those who love him will think less about self and focus less on what the world tells you is "normal" or "perfect". You will grow and be blessed with greater understanding that will be born along with Trig.

 

Every child is created special, with awesome purpose and amazing potential. Children are the most precious and promising ingredient in

this mixed up world you live in down there on earth. Trig is no different, except he has one extra chromosome. Doctors call it "Down's Syndrome", and Downs kids have challenges, but can bring you much delight and more love than you can ever imagine! Just wait and

see, let me prove this, because I only want the best for you!

 

Some of the rest of the world may not want him, but take comfort in that because the world will not compete for him. Take care of him and

he will always be yours!

 

Trig's mom and dad don't want people to focus on the baby's extra chromosome. They're human, so they haven't known how to explain this to people who are so caring and are interested in this new little Alaskan. Sarah and Todd want people to share in the joy of this gift I'm giving

to the Palin family, and the greater Alaska family. Many people won't understand... and I understand that. Some will think Trig should not be allowed to be born because they fear a Downs child won't be considered "perfect" in your world. (But tell me, what do you earthlings consider "perfect" or even "normal" anyway? Have you peeked down any grocery store isle, or school hallway, or into your office

lunchroom lately? Or considered the odd celebrities you celebrate as "perfect" on t.v.? Have you noticed I make 'em all shapes and sizes?

Believe me, there is no "perfect"!)

 

Many people will express sympathy, but you don't want or need that, because Trig will be a joy. You will have to trust me on this.

 

I know it will take time to grasp this and come to accept that I only want the best for you, and I only give my best. Remember though: "My

ways are not your ways, my thoughts are not your thoughts... for as the heavens are higher than the earth, my ways are higher than yours!"

 

I wrote that all down for you in the Good Book! Look it up! You claim that you believe me – now it's time to live out that belief!

Love,

Trig's Creator, Your Heavenly Father

 

 

 

Smile Street Stops - Weekend 6/17

You can catch Sara on Mackinaw Island this Friday from 3 to 6 pm as part of the Lilac Festival. However, you'll have to pedal fast to catch her (no cars are allowed on the island so she's taking her bike w/ a bike trailer full of Smile goodies. We couldn't find her a green & purple horse to ride...LOL).

Sara will be hanging out at the Island Horse Stables for the annual blessing of the animals and the Jr. Horse people fundraiser.

4pm Feast of Epona Lemonade Sale & Stable Tour - Join the Mackinac’s youngest horsemen and women raise funds to benefit their equine programs. Mission Hill Stable

5pm Feast of Epona Blessing of the Animals - Join us as we bless the horses, dogs, turtles and more at this auspicious event. Mission Hill Stable. Presented by the Mackinac Island Horsemen’s Association and the Mackinac Island Dog & Pony Club.

Then Saturday Sara will be out at the Treetops for the Impact Music Festival fundraiser golf outing. We still have room for golfers!

RSVP to Casting Crowns & Win

Casting Crowns is making 2 stops in Michigan this August. RSVP to either show, invite your friends and get a chance to win tickets.

Step 1. Become a fan of Smile FM Radio Network on Facebook.

Step 2. RSVP to either Casting Crowns show in Saginaw or Lansing.

Step 3. Invite Friends
Step 4. Check in on Monday to find out if you are one of winners! Tickets go on sale on Monday for Casting Crowns.

Tickets for the Lansing show will be onsale Monday June 6th

Tickets for the Saginaw show will be onsale Friday June 10th

Hillsong United Tickets - Presale available for Smile FM fans

Hillsong United coming to the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids on Monday, August 15th.

Smile FM listeners can purchase their tickets BEFORE everyone else using the Promo code: Aftermath

Presale: June 1 & 2nd - starts at 10 AM (on June 1)

Regular Sale starts: June 3rd

Get your Hillsong Tickets!

I Heart Hillsong WINNERS

We want to know why YOU HEART HILLSONG? We've got them coming to Grand Rapids on Monday night, August 15th. All this week, we're giving out tickets before you can buy them for people who will tell us why they Heart Hillsong? Congrats to our I Heart Hillsong Winners!

Nathaniel Johnson, Sara Collins, Makenna McCroskey, Carol Brown, and Nichole Kelly Korson!

Thanks to everyone who entered, there were a lot of amazing stories!

Weekend Winning - Kung Fu Panda 2

This weekend is your chance to score a pair of tickets to see Kung Fu Panda 2 at Celebration Cinemas. You can register to win this Friday through Monday and winners will be notified on Tuesday. Celebration Cinemas has locations in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, Benton Harbor and Muskegon.

Plugged in Movie Review says:

Po Panda is eminently likable here, just for the record—a more realistic hero for those of us who don't always look the greatest or have the correct words. He's a regular panda trying to do the right thing. Is he willing to die for the good cause in which he believes? Yes—but he'd prefer not to.

Congrats to our winners:

Joann MacCowen

Timmara Tanner

Willie Hayes

Nancy Caudle

Brijette Byrd

Jessica Werstein

John Mireles

Lori Curtis

Diane Mckay

Thursday Street Stop

Sara will be out at the Michigan Special Olympics tail gate party & opening ceremony from 4-7 pm Thursday 6-2-11 at Central Michigan University's Kelly-Shorts stadium in Mt Pleasant. 5,500 atheletes, coaches and volunteers come together from nearly every county in Michigan for the opening ceremonies for the Michigan Special Olympics.

Spend Memorial Day with Smile FM

This Monday you can see Jenn & Sara from Smile FM at the Michigan Christian Youth Camp in Attica, MI. They'll be there from 11 AM to 3 PM with lots of fun things for families! Stop by the Smile FM booth for face painting & Smile temp tattoos.

*FREE* Event Come on out to Michigan Christian Youth Camp for a day of fun and outdoor activities. Inflatables, Nature Walks, Face Painting, Swimming, Hayrides, Petting Farm, Horse Rides, and More!! Finish off your day with our Pig Roast BBQ served from 12-2 p.m. Includes Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, and of course some really fresh pork BBQ with all the fixins!! Oh Yeah, did we mention FREE! Find out More.

Are you a work-a-holic?

Jenn & Brian talked about the work-a-holic survey on the Morning Espresso. Jenn scored 67 and is considered Highly Work-a-holic. Brian (aka the slacker) score 54 and is a Non-Work-a-holic. Find out how you rate!

Smile Street Stops - Weekend 5/20

The Smile Crew will be all over the place this weekend.

Friday AM - 10 to 12 Noon - Sara will be Grand Opening of Healthsource chiropractic office in Saint Joseph, MI open house lasts from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Friday PM - Sara will be at the Addison Road concert in Burton at Holy Redeemer Football Field. Tickets to the show still available.

Friday PM - Brian will be at the Phil Keaggy Concert at The Stand in Oxford, MI. Tickets still available and they have another show on Saturday night.

See the Family Fun Calendar for info about any of these events.

Big Ticket Retro Weekend - starting 5/20

This Friday, Sat & Sun be listening to Smile FM for a special Retro code : "smile" to get your Big Tickets at a Retro earlybird price saving you $10 per ticket, plus a chance to win some fun Big Ticket prizes. Plus remember kids 5 & under are always free at the Big Ticket Festival. Correctly answer the Big Ticket Retro Trivia for your chance to score some great prizes. We've got a new trivia question for you each day, so put on your thinking cap and get ready to win! Buy your Retro Priced Big Tickets today! Don't forget to use promo code "Smile."