

2007 Archive
This is your opportunity to win an amazing collection of gifts for Christmas. Listen to Matt & Carol in the Morning and Ed in the Afternoon as they give you the change to select one of 11 boxes which could contain CDs, DVDs, Books, Concert Tickets or event two tickets to the Candlelight Christmas Evenings at the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC.
But the big prize will be given away on Friday morning at 7:45am on Matt & Carol in the Morning. We will draw a winner at random from those who submitted the form below. The winner will receive each of the 11 gifts previously given away during the week.
Complete the entry form before 11:59am on Thursday, December 20 to be eligible to win the Grand Prize.

The Christmas Promise Tour is coming to Moore Auditorium in Mars Hill, NC on Saturday, December 15. This week we spoke with Billy Goodwin of NewSong and Matthew West about the Tour and the latest in their lives. Click the names to hear the complete interviews.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics is a coalition working to protect your health by calling for the elimination of chemicals used in the cosmetics industry linked to cancer, birth defects and other health problems. Visit them at www.safecosmetics.org.

Patriotism is alive and well at River Bend Middle School in Claremont. Under the direction of 7th grade Social Studies teacher, Melinda Hamilton, 4,332 American flags were placed in the ground by Junior Beta Club members Thursday afternoon in honor of our veterans. The flags represent the number of soldiers killed while serving our country in the War Against Terror, both in Iraq and Afghanistan. See the Pictures

Hear the moving interview with Layla Allison who received a shoebox from Operation Christmas Child years ago as a child in war-torn Bosnia.

Hildebran Elementary in Hildebran, NC has made the finals in Interwrite™ Makeover Video Contest. They can win $15000 in a classroom technology makeover. Here is a link to their video.

Before you go see the "Bee Movie", read this review.

Support Christian Big Band Denver & the Mile High Orchestra as they compete to be "The Next Great American Band."

Chris Tomlin comes to Charlotte's Cricket Arena on November 13 and Wednesday morning, we talked to Chris about the concert, his early career and the impact Louie Giglio had on his ministry. Hear the entire interview here.

You may have heard the interview Tuesday morning with Kim Weir, author of the Focus on the Family book, "Redeeming Halloween." Hear the entire interview and Kim's unique insites into this controversial topic.

We spoke with MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard this morning. Here the entire interview here.

With students in Colorado walking out on the saying of the Pledge of Allegiance, we thought it would be great to hear from classes who are proud to recite the Pledge. Send us a tape of your class reciting the Pledge and we may play it on the air. Send us your recording, name of your school, grade and teachers name to:
106.9 the Light
Pledge of Allegiance
PO Box 159
Black Mountain, NC 28711


A neat way to teach your kids about giving...MarkMakers.org.

Where have you been this Summer? We want to know. Send your vacation picture to MattCarol@1069thelight.org. Take a look at these pictures.

Get the latest news on the Toy recalls and recalls on other consumer products at www.cpsc.gov.

The Kids Connection at Covenant Baptist Church in Union, SC are raising money to help 106.9 the Light send Bibles to China this Summer. They are holding two events the next two weekends:
8/11 - Indoor Yard Sale (7:00am - Noon at the Church)
8/18 - Donations Only Car Wash (10:00am - 2:00pm at the Church)
Covenant Baptist Chuch
100 Medical Sciences Dr.
Unioin, SC 29379
864-427-2388

SEE THE LATEST CONTEST PHOTO ENTRIES
We are looking for pics of Frazzled Females....we'll choose a winner each day and a grand prize winner on Friday, August 10, for a trip to the Frazzled Female Breakaway in Gatlinburg, TN September 7-9. I would love to post some of the pics on line. Email your "Frazzled Pic" to MattCarol@1069thelight.org.
Phyllis is The 2005, 2006 and 2007 International Whistling Entertainer of the Year and has won the Grand Championship 3rd place in both 2004 and 2005.
Learn more about Phyllis' ministry.

Visit the website of Author and Radio Host of "The Total Money Makeover."
Owners of a recalled toy can exchange it for a voucher for another product of the same value. To see pictures of the recalled toys, visit http://www.service.mattel.com. For more information, call Mattel's recall hot line at 800-916-4498.


We admit it- we're a little bit obsessed with making lists. But we've definitely read in a few places that making lists is good for you because it frees up space in your brain. Well, once you have a family, there are even more details to think about. So- write them down and save your brain!
We do have a system we're pretty happy with right now, but the 3-Way Pad seems like a fun organizing tool we might like to try.

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Mike Pruett
Program Director
Camp Tekoa "Touching hearts, changing lives, sharing the light of Christ"
828-692-6516
www.camptekoa.org
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Candis Walker
Coordinator, Barnabas Week Camp Tekoa "Touching hearts, changing lives, sharing the light of Christ" |
***New Photos Added Wednesday, June 13th***

NASCAR Day is an annual celebration of NASCAR spirit and will be held this year on Friday, May 18th. NASCAR fans, corporations, schools and organizations across the country are encouraged to donate $5 and all participants will receive a collectible 2007 NASCAR Day lapel pin for their donation. It's a great way to show your support of the charities of the NASCAR Foundation and Motor Racing Outreach.

May is "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." It's a peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers, and a perfect time to learn about these diseases. Visit www.acaai.org for more information.
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are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter 11:17 am 8 pounds, 9 ounces 20 1/2 inches
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Post your condolences for the families of these Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officers killed in the line of duty this past Sunday.
Congratulations to Lillian and Little Ham for being selected at the leader members of the 106.9 the Light Hamster Racing Team. Little Ham represented us this weekend at a race in South Carolina. Here is her report and some snapshots of the event.

Check to make sure your pet's food is safe. Visit www.menufoods.com for a complete list of recalled items.

Looking for ideas for summer camps? We've already done the legwork and compiled a list of some of our favorites. Check it out!
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USA Weekend did a story on Sunday on the "What not to Wear" folks. If you need some some professional closet help....nominate yourself for the show "What Not to Wear" through April 8 at www.usaweekend.com.
The Pavilion Nostalgia Park will open at Broadway at the Beach in July 2007. It combines the best of the Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s past with the excitement of the future! The Pavilion Nostalgia Park offers a collection of classic rides from the Pavilion Amusement Park, like the famous Herschell-Spillman Carousel, Wave Rider, adult and kiddie Pirate Rides, and the Caterpillar, Dune Buggy, Boat and Teacup Rides. The historic German Baden Band Organ plays here, too! There is a blast-from-the-past retail shop, five midway skill games, a Pavilion Museum and much more. This is easy to get to, safe and affordable family fun!

This is a pretty cool web site where you can find cheap gas in your area.

Cat got your pen? The Good Housekeeping Note Generator will guide you through the letter-writing process, prompting you for key words and phrases and then arranging your words into an effective letter. All that's left for you to do is copy the generated note onto the appropriate stationery and pop it into the mail.

Is this your garage? Has your car been evicted for trash bags, storage boxes and empty Tide containers? Then send us your picture. We want to see your mess. We will post the pictures and draw a random winner to attend the Carolina Home & Garden Show this weekend.
View the pictures we've received so far.
Hearts with hands is on their way to help with clean-up efforts from tornados last week in Georgia and Alabama.....To find out how you can help call

This week, Matt Stockman is in Panama to help deliver Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to underprivileged children. Check back regularly to see pictures and read updates from Matt's trip.

Here's free software that you can download....that can help you and your family all get on the same schedule.


FoxFaith Movies is the Christian moviegoer’s online guide to current and upcoming faith-based theatrical releases from FoxFaith. FoxFaith is a new branded distribution label from Twentieth Century Fox, created to house and distribute its growing portfolio of morally-driven, family-friendly programming. To be part of Fox Faith, a movie has to have overt Christian Content or be derived from the work of a Christian author.
Check out their lastest release "The Last Sin Eater."

Christian comedian Nazareth joined us on this morning's edition of the Matt and Carol in the Morning Show. Find out more about Nazareth at his website: www.nazarethusa.com.
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to the entire conversation with Nazareth.
(Note: This is a 15 MB Download)

Most of our parents never had to warn us about the dangers of suction cups. Apparently, Mama should have warned Matt. After quite a struggle, the suction cup came loose but not until it left a mark that Matt will carry around as a tribute to his foolishness. Please Matt - stay away from the vacuum.
SHOCKING NEW DEVELOPMENTS (Posted 7:47AM, January 26, 2007)
Strange lights appeared in the North Carolina skies on Wednesday night. Was it just a meteor or was it more? Hmmm? The debate continues. Let us know what you think at MattAndCarol@wmit.org.

It's Matt Stockman's birthday and we would like you to come up with a great party idea to celebrate. Send us an email at MattandCarol@wmit.org and join us in celebrating this momentous occassion. The best idea gets one of Matt's birthday presents!!!


Consumer Reports is withdrawing its recent report on infant car seats pending further tests of the performance of those seats in side-impact collisions. READ MORE
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Get your birthday party ideas from the same place Matt Stockman does. Visit BirthdayPartyIdeas.com! |
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Put your own personal message on MY M&M's and really touch the hear of the on you love most. A fun idea this Valentine's Day! Check it out! |

It may stumped Matt, Louis and Clarke, but Carol knows her Roman Numerals backward and forward. Take a minute to brush up on your skills. Maybe one day you'll be as smart as Carol.
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