The Light, 88.9 and the Salvation Army are teaming up  for this year's Food & Toy Drive.  The Food Toy Drive is underway and will continue through December 13th.  Listen to 88.9 for details as to where we will be broadcasting then come out and bring non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys.  Or, you can bring non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys by the studios at 816 Fayetteville Road Monday-Friday between 8 am and 3 pm.  You can also adopt a family with a one-time gift of $100.00 or more.  Our goal is to help 30 families and we can only do that with your help.  There are 87 children in these 30 families, ranging in age from newborn-17 years   Some of the items that the children are requesting are:

Hannah Montana
Strawberry Shortcake
Bratz
Fireman items
Veggietales
Barbies
Princess
Batman
Spiderman
Cars
Skateboards
Bikes
Board games
 

And several of the children have said that they would be happy with anything.  Please help us help the needy this Christmas season.
 

 
Crabb Revival and Greater Vision, were named among Gospel Music Channel's Top Ten Best of 2008 among all genres of Christian music. Karen Peck and New River received an honorable mention.

Crabb Revival's recording, Runaway Train was named winner in the Southern Gospel/Country category, as well as a spot in the top ten list. Greater Vision, with the album Not Alone, was also among the top ten. Karen Peck and New River's Ephesians One was recognized as well with an honorable mention for one of the top albums this year. All three groups are listed among successful artists from all genres of Christian music. Some of the other artists included are Mary Mary, DecembeRadio, Josh Wilson, Fireflight, and The Afters.

"GospelMusicChannel.com is serious about covering Gospel music in all its many forms," says Philip Manwaring, VP of Digital Media, "so we couldn't be more excited about presenting a Top Ten Best of 2008 list which represents the incredible diversity and depth of Gospel music. In particular, Crabb Revival's Runaway Train showcases not only the exceptional vocal and songwriting talents of the Crabb family, but it also underscores the fact that Southern Gospel as a genre is alive and well with a new generation of Gospel music lovers."

The listing of all winners and honorable mentions for Gospel Music Channel's Top Ten Best of 2008 can be found by visiting www.gospelmusicchannel.com.

 
The Ball Brothers kicked off their 15-city Christmas tour this past weekend.  The Christmas music which teams The Ball Brothers with pianist Roy Webb, enjoyed near capacity crowds in the cities of Centralia, MO, Jerseyville, IL, Fremont, MI, and Mt Pulaski, IL. Additionally, throughout the first three concert events, The Ball Brothers enjoyed record sales figures for a single week’s sales.

“We are so thrilled with the success of the first week of the Tour,” Daniel Ball states. “We enjoyed crowds larger than any we’ve ever seen. They embraced the music and were so enthusiastic. It was truly a special week.” "I'm humbled at the overwhelming support we have seen on the tour,” Tour co-host Roy Webb adds. ”When we made plans for this last year, we wondered how many people would show up. This has blown away our expectations. We've already re-booked many of these dates for next year's tour."

The Christmas music includes stops in 12 additional cities throughout the next few weeks, concluding on December 21 in Del City, OK. The Tour captures the joy of the Christmas season as both recording artists share songs from their recently released Christmas recordings.

A complete schedule, as well as photos from the first week of the Christmas Tour, may be obtained on-line at http://www.theballbrothers.com  or http://www.roywebbmusic.com