Sharathon 2008

Listeners Respond During Local Radio Ministry’s ‘Sharathon’

Black Mountain, NC -- October 17, 2008 -- 106.9 the Light ended its annual Sharathon by raising $1.3 million in just two days.

106.9 the Light received 3,472 pledges and donations from listeners to reach the total. Ten percent of all support received is directed to its sister station that reaches into North Africa and the Middle East with Christian music and teaching in Arabic.

One hundred and fifty-seven volunteers helped with various tasks during Sharathon, primarily acting as phone operators for the 24 phone lines used during the event.

“Sharathon was a testament to our Lord’s provision in that listeners gave so generously while all the country, and our region especially, was abuzz with the bleakest economic predictions in 70 years,” stated Executive Director Jim Kirkland. “By their actions, listeners were saying loud and clear, ‘It’s in God we trust.’”

As for moving ahead in 2009, Kirkland added, “We remain committed to seeing the mission of 106.9 the Light and Blue Ridge Broadcasting grow in influence to reach and encourage people through radio with the story of Jesus Christ. God promises His faithfulness; we pledge our commitment, and a lot of hard work!”  

Founded by Billy and Ruth Graham in 1962, 106.9 the Light’s mission is to lead as many people as possible into a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. The station broadcasts from its studios in Asheville, NC to portions of seven states and around the world on the Internet at www.1069thelight.org. 106.9 the Light is a listener-supported ministry of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

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