Toccoa Falls Radio

Church of the Week - November 9, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie Faubion) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:00 PST

Corinth Baptist Church in Arnoldsville, GA is the newest WRAF Church of the Week.

Congratulations to Pastor Richard McFall and the entire congregation!

Marty nominated the church and says, "Good Preacher with messages relative to present life and events; he has humor,compassion, and love. A small Church that is vibrant, strong in missions and youth misinstry activities; Choir Director, Ann Gomes, makes a lot of good music from a small group of good singers."

You can learn more about Corinth Baptist Church by visiting their website: http://www.ourcorinthbaptist.com .

Click here to nominate your church to be the next WRAF Church of the Week!

Enter to Win One of 40 WRAF Cookbooks!

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie Faubion) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:29:25 PST

We are giving away 40 of our new cookbooks, Radio Recipes from the WRAF Family. These cookbooks have 270 recipes from some of our listeners and your favorite WRAF air personalities. They are 3-ring binder style and even come with a book stand.

Click here to enter to win!

Here's a recipe from one of our faithful listeners:

COCONUT-PECAN LAYER CAKE

Reba Blalock

2 C. Red Band self-rising flour*
2 C. sugar
1 C. shortening
1 C. buttermilk
5 eggs, separated
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 C. flaked coconut
1 C. chopped pecans

*If using Red Band plain flour, add 1 tsp baking soda and 1 tsp salt.

Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 3 round 9 x 1 1/2 x 2 in pans. Beat flour, sugar, shortening, buttermilk, egg yolks and vanilla in a large bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, for 30 seconds. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, for 2 minutes. Beat in egg whites in high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and pecans. Pour into pans. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean or until cake springs back when touched lightly in center, for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely. Fill layers and frost top of cake with Cream Cheese-Pecan Frosting (see below). Garnish with pecan halves if desired.

CREAM CHEESE-PECAN FROSTING

4 C. powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 T. margarine or butter, softened
dash of salt
2-3 T. milk
1/2 C. chopped pecans

Mix powdered sugar, cream cheese, margarine, salt and milk until smooth and creamy. Stir in pecans.

Introducing MyChristmasRadio.net

noreply@blogger.com (Debbie Faubion) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:59 PST

MyChristmasRadio.net from WRAF is your home for continuous Christmas music, the WRAF Christmas Wish List, and weekly give-aways.

There are three online continuous Christmas music stations coming your way soon. MyFavoriteStation.net will have contemporary Christmas music by some of your favorite Christian artists. Audio Ornaments will have an eclectic mix of you favorite music: everything from Doris Day and Bing Crosby to Michael W. Smith and The Martins. Christmas at the Falls will feature traditional Christmas music where you'll hear selections from The Messiah and The Nutcracker.

Also featured at MyChristmasRadio.net is the WRAF Christmas Wish List. This is where members of our community can let other people know of specific needs they have. If you either have a need or can help meet someone's need, let us know.

Every week from now through New Years we will have weekly give-aways. You'll have opportunities to win lots of wonderful items each week.

It's all at MyChristmasRadio.net from WRAF.

WRAF Pastor of the Year - Mike Franklin

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:33:42 PST

Congratulations to Mike Franklin, Senior Pastor of The Torch in Demorest, Georgia. Mike was selected as the WRAF Pastor of the Year. He received a John Maxwell Leadership Library from EQUIP International Ministries. Thanks to everyone who nominated their pastor during Clergy Appreciation Month.

Gaither Tickets Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:29 PST

The concert is December 3rd at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth, GA. Click here for concert details.

Announcement Regarding Dr. James Dobson

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:32:38 PDT

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."

"Focus on the Family has never been about one man," he added. "That's why Dr. Dobson has always refused to have his name put on any building here. It’s about doing the Lord’s work in helping families."

WRAF Daysponsor - Dolly Jo Gleaton

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:36:00 PDT

This Toccoa Falls Radio broadcast is brought to you through the generosity of Mrs. Dolly Jo Gleaton. Dolly dedicates the day in memory of her beloved father & mother, Algus & Ola Mary Burrell, who were wonderful parents and fine Christian people. Mrs. Gleaton also honors the memory of Dr. & Mrs. Richard A. Forrest for their ministry & life of faith.

Aaron Shust Benefit Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:15:54 PDT

WRAF welcomes Aaron Shust back to

Toccoa Falls College.

The 3 time Dove Award winner will be performing a benefit concert on
Saturday, November 14, 2009 7 PM

Grace Chapel.

Tickets are $15 and are available at
First Citizens Bank
Carnesville, Lavonia, & Toccoa

The proceeds are to help Brad Williams to walk again.

Doors open at 6 PM.

Listen to WRAF to win tickets.

Learn more about Brad in this video or read his story here ...

WRAF Daysponsors - The Lawrences'

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:00:04 PDT

We would like to wish our sponsors, Philip & Jean Kay Lawrence, a very happy 11th wedding anniversary. The Lawrences are filled with gratitude to Jesus Christ for His faithfulness & love, for the fellowship of their church family and the devotion of their friends. They are also thankful for the wonderful, life-changing outreach of Toccoa Falls Radio and invite you to prayerfully consider joining them as financial partners of the ministry.

WRAF Daysponsor - Suzanne Rich

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:08:00 PDT

It is a privilege to have Mrs. Suzanne Rich and her family as today’s sponsors. They dedicate the broadcast in memory of Jimmie Rich, their beloved husband & father, pastor and former prayer chaplain of Toccoa Falls Radio.

How blessed we are for the Rich family’s ministry in our community and service to our college through the years.

Road Home Show Notes - October 19, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:59:37 PDT

Here's the link Steve mentioned on today's Road Home show:

http://www.youtube.com/user/passionconferences#p/u/1/qsDyAgKWA34

Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:12:00 PDT

Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
AP Medical Writer

Latest Vaccine News
FDA approves Glaxo's cervical cancer vaccine
FDA approves Merck's Gardasil for boys

Giving babies Tylenol may blunt vaccines' effects

Giving babies Tylenol to prevent fever when they get childhood vaccinations may backfire and make the shots a little less effective, surprising new research suggests

Read the rest of this article here: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_TYLENOL_VACCINES?SITE=WDUN&SECTION=HEALTH&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Update on "Extreme Makeover" Hughes family

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:51:00 PDT

Tips for Fire Safety

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:23:00 PDT

*Watch what you're cooking. Stay in the kitchen when you're frying, grilling or broiling food. If you must leave, even for a short time, turn off the stove.

*Give space heaters space. Keep fixed and portable space heaters at least three feet from anything that can burn. Turn off heaters when you leave the room or go to sleep.

*Smoke outside and keep matches and lighters out of reach. Ask smokers to smoke outside. Have sturdy, deep ashtrays for smokers. Keep matches and lighters up high, out of the reach of children, preferably in a cabinet with a child lock.

*Inspect electrical cords. Replace cords that are cracked or damaged, have broken plugs or have loose connections.

*Be careful when using candles. Keep candles at least one foot from anything that can burn. Blow out candles when you leave the room or go to sleep.

*Have a home fire escape plan. Make a home fire escape plan and practice it at least twice a year.

*Install and test smoke alarms. Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. Interconnect smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. Test smoke alarms at least once a month and replace batteries once a year or when the alarm chirps to tell you the battery is low. Replace any smoke alarm that is more than 10 years old.

*Install sprinklers. If you're building or remodeling your home, install residential fire sprinklers. Sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive.

Dawson County to hold Smoke Detector Giveaway for residents

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:21:00 PDT

Beginning October 27, Dawson County Emergency Services and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be knocking on doors to offer and install the free smoke detectors and batteries: October 27 from 9am-12pm; Wednesday, October 28 from 1pm-4pm; and Thursday, October 29 from 9am-12pm.

If you wish to make an appointment to receive a smoke detector, contact Dawson County Emergency Services at 706-344-3666.

complete details are available at: http://www.accessnorthga.com/detail.php?n=222915

WRAF Daysponsors - The DeFoors'

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:48:00 PDT

How grateful we are to have our dear friends, Waymon & Sarah DeFoor, sponsor today’s programming. The DeFoor’s would like to honor the memory of their son, Reginald, who went home to be with his Savior 17 years ago. Today is his birthday. Reginald was a fine godly man, a true Christian example & a blessing to his entire family. They miss him every day.

Thank you, Mr & Mrs DeFoor, for your devotion to Toccoa Falls Radio and to the Lord.

Trinity Classical School Clarkesville, GA

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:16:49 PDT

I want to recommend Trinity Classical School in Clarkesville, Georgia to homeschooling parents looking for a distinctly Christ-centered education that instills a passion for knowledge and truth through the classical model of education.

All courses offered at Trinity are transferable and any full time student receiving a diploma from Trinity is eligible for the Hope scholarship.

The school is also eligible to receive funds from the Georgia Private School Tax Credit.

Here is the contact info:

Mailing Address

Trinity Classical School

P.O Box 639

Clarkesville, Ga. 30523

Physical Address

Trinity Classical School

231 Harvest Church Rd

Clarkesville, GA 30523

706-754-7686

inquire@trinityclassical.org

WRAF Daysponsors - The Burrells'

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:45:00 PDT

What a privilege it is to have our friends, Richard & Virginia Burrell, sponsor today’s programming in celebration of their 62nd wedding anniversary. They continue to express deep praise to the Lord for all the happy & healthy years He has granted them. The Burrell’s appreciate Toccoa Falls Radio and enjoy the opportunity to be partners in the outreach.

Happy Anniversary, Mr & Mrs Burrell!

Free from WRAF

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:56:51 PDT

Today's "Freemium" is the latest audio book by Chris Anderson. "Free: The Future of a Radical Price"

http://www.wired.com/images/multimedia/free/FREE_Audiobook_unabridged.zip (285 MB)

WRAF Breast Cancer Survivor Interview

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:28:11 PDT

Pam Pyeatt joined Kathy Nicholson in the studios of WRAF on Sunday October 11, 2009.
Click the link below to hear this special interview as Pam shares her struggle against Breast Cancer. Her inspirational story is sure to inspire and encourage you!

To send an email to Kathy, mail to: logos@windstream.net

Firearms Deer Season Opens October 17

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:49:08 PDT

It is finally that time of the year again for Georgia hunters. Firearms deer season opens Saturday, Oct. 17 and lasts through Jan. 1 in the Northern Zone and in the Southern Zone, through Jan. 15. For more details visit: www.gohuntgeorgia.com

FEMA / GEMA Closes Stephens County Recovery Center

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:09:13 PDT

ATLANTA –Five of the 14 Disaster Recovery Centers operated by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are closing. Officials urge residents to go to the centers to meet face-to-face with specialists to get information or assistance with their recovery from the mid-September flooding.

“Traffic has slowed at the centers we are closing,” said GEMA Director and State Coordinating Officer Charley English. “That’s good news, because it means we’ve likely met most of the information need, and help remains available through other sources.”

The following Disaster Recovery Centers will close at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10:

• Carroll County. Old Greenway Medical Building, 590 Hays Mill Road, Carrollton, GA 30117
• Catoosa County. Learning Center, 36 Muskogee Trail, Ringgold, GA 30736
• Chattooga County. Trion School, 919 Allgood St., Trion, GA 30753
• Rockdale County. Government Annex, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, GA 30012
• Stephens County. Stephens County Senior Center, 199 Hayley Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577

For more information on Georgia’s disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov or www.gema.ga.gov or www.ready.ga.gov/ or http://twitter.com/GeorgiaEMA or www.afcema.com.

Tour de Tugaloo Bike Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Bryan Race) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:21:44 PDT

Pre-registration is now open for the Lainie Weade Memorial Tour de Tugaloo bicycle ride which will be held on Saturday November 7th at 10:00am originating at Yonah Dam Park in Toccoa, GA. Proceeds from the ride are used by the Stephens County Foundation to help protect and preserve the historic and natural resources of the Tugaloo River Corridor.

H1N1 flu vaccine update

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:21:00 PDT

as mentioned by Kathy Nicholson on Sunday October 4, 2009 on WRAF

Nasal spray flu vaccine becoming available

By LAURAN NEERGAARD
AP Medical Writer

CDC travel notice on swine flu

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The long-awaited first vaccinations against swine flu - the squirt-in-the-nose kind - begin early next week in parts of the country, and states are urging people to be patient until more arrives.

Just a trickle of vaccine, 600,000 doses of the nasal spray FluMist, will be divided among 21 states and four large cities by Tuesday, with more small shipments to more states later in the week.

Full story available at http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_SWINE_FLU_VACCINE?SITE=WDUN&SECTION=HEALTH&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

Texas to commit $3 billion dollars to find a cure for cancer

logos@alltel.net (Kathy Nicholson) — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 11:48:00 PDT

as mentioned by Kathy Nicholson on Sunday October 4, 2009 on WRAF

Texas begins $3 billion quest to cure cancer

By PAUL J. WEBER
Associated Press Writer

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Texas gave birth to the modern oil industry, invented the handheld calculator and sent man to the moon. But can the Lone Star State cure cancer?

Texas is ready to try by investing $3 billion over the next decade in cancer research and prevention, which would make the state the gatekeeper of the second largest pot of cancer research dollars in the country, behind only the National Cancer Institute.

"I don't know anyone that would stand shoulder-to-shoulder with what they're trying to do," said Robert Urban, executive director of the Koch Institute for Innovative Cancer Research at MIT.

That gee-whiz impression is what Texas leaders sought in 2007, when the state created the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas through an ambitious bond measure approved by voters. Lance Armstrong, champion cyclist and cancer survivor, sold the plan to voters, and Gov. Rick Perry said he dreamed of a day "we talk about cancer the same way we talk about polio."

Texas is now putting out the call to scientists: Come and get the money.

read the rest of the article at: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_TEXAS_CANCER_FIGHT?SITE=WDUN&SECTION=HEALTH&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT