INSIDE.. ⊲ YOUR INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ⊲ RHEMA REACHES OUT TO TRUNDLE

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To be held on Monday, 11th November

Top Floor Function Room

30 Warabrook Blvd, Warabrook

6:30pm Refreshments 7:00pm Annual Meeting

A great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors, Management and staff.

Hear, first hand, what has happened over the last 12 months.

Ask questions and make suggestions!

Ample parking is available at the front of the building.

During this time, Rhema FM completed its mandatory 5-Yearly Broadcasting Licence application for the Australian Communication and Media Authority (Federal Government Body). It took some seventeen weeks to complete, with the document consisting of 456 pages containing 98,367 words! To say it was a big job is an understatement.

On top of this, Rhema FM began construction of the new studios and facilities at Warabrook, in August 2018. Construction and fit-out was completed by late January and we moved in on Friday, 8th February. Broadcasting from Warabrook began on Monday 11th February. We’re looking forward to seeing you all at our AGM on Monday, 11th November. In the past, we’ve held our AGM at the Charlestown Bowling Club. This year, however, we’re holding it at our new studios and facilities at 30 Warabrook Boulvard, Warabrook, and we’d love to show you around. The meeting will be a great opportunity to meet the Rhema team as well as fellow Rhema members, hear what’s planned for the coming year, ask questions and make suggestions.

So let’s make this AGM the biggest ever and we’ll see you here at Warabrook.

John Marks, CEO.

From The CEO...It’s almost that time of year again when we all get together at Rhema FM’s Annual General Meeting, held in November, each year. And what an extraordinary year it’s been over the past 12 months!

So, Rhema helped out by broadcasting an interview with the Principal of the school, who described his community’s situation and needs.

Trundle School’s wish list included things like tools, sport equipment, packaged and tinned food and children’s clothing. Macquarie Life Church organised a collection day, and volunteers trucked the donated goods out to the school.

The organiser of the appeal, Danick Buskermolen, said, “It was clear that many listeners from Rhema had heard the interview and turned up on the collection day, with donations. We nearly filled the truck with an abundance of items on the schools’ wish list”.

John Southon, the Principal of Trundle Central School, wrote to Rhema, expressing the school’s thanks for the support they received from Rhema. “Your generosity is yet another example of what binds together individuals into a community. My students now know Rhema FM Newcastle- where it is geographically and the quality of the people within the network. Rhema’s support is an indication that our students are not alone and they know they are important.”

Thank you to our many listeners who supported this appeal. We are glad that Christian radio in The Hunter could be such a support to others, well beyond the reach of our broadcast.

Rhema Reaches Out TO TRUNDLE

While Rhema’s radio transmission cannot be picked up in the Central West of New South Wales, a recent Rhema broadcast did help to make a difference to the lives of the people of Trundle, in the grip of the extended drought. Rhema became aware of an appeal being conducted on behalf of the Trundle Central School, by Macquarie Life Church. They were collecting goods that were on the school’s ‘Drought Wish-List’ – goods that, in turn, would be a huge help to those in the Trundle district affected by the drought.

GeneralMEETING

2019 Annual

All Rhema members and their guests are invited to attend our:

RSVP (For catering) at rhemafm.com.au or reception@rhemafm.com.au

Dorothy - It wasn’t long after I became a Christian, back in 1987, that I came across Rhema FM on my radio. When I heard the words of the songs and the people at Rhema talking about Jesus, I was so thrilled! It meant so much to hear God’s Word put to music, so I could praise and worship with others, and to be able to learn how to cope with life in a whole different way! I’ve found that God talks to me in song, and this keeps the perseverance and motivation going throughout the day! Thank you dear Rhema, and all you faithful people who keep on going too! God bless you.

What Does RhemaMEAN TO ME?

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Rhema listeners were recently asked to share their thoughts on the question, “What does Rhema Mean to You?” The responses that we received revealed some amazing stories about the difference that Rhema has made to the lives of individuals. Here are just a few of those responses:

Corinna- I am a mother/wife of two girls aged 11 and 13, and a carer to my husband of 15 years. My girls and I have been listening to your station in the car everywhere we go. Unfortunately, my husband does not like Christian music and debates with me about God. I love your music. We enjoy listening to Joyce Myer, and hang on to any bit of wisdom that will give us hope for the future in these changing times. Without God it would be very hard. Knowing God makes me feel that we can breathe easier. His voice keeps us on the path.

Andrew - After many years of listening to Rhema FM, I know I’ll always hear something that is encouraging, insightful or uplifting. In particular, I’ve found my “shed time” (doing some woodwork in the garage) really enjoyable when I have the “TCM countdown” filling it. That’s because Rhema brings a very tangible reminder of God’s love, the good news of Jesus and His presence through the airwaves! No doubt, Rhema FM is one of my favourite “go-to’s”, to hear how good God is. Thankyou Rhema!

If you would like to share some thoughts on what Rhema means to you, please email rhemafm@rhemafm.com.au.

STAFF NEWSCongratulationsAARON AND LIZ! Aaron and Liz Brown give thanks to God for the gift of their daughter, Aurelia Margaret Joy, born on 19th July. Aaron is Rhema’s Music Director, and recently when asked about the experience, Aaron said, “Aurelia is the most beautiful baby born… She clearly takes after her father! She brings us lots of joy.”

We join with Aaron and Liz in giving thanks for the safe arrival of Aurelia. Our prayers are with them as they begin life, together, as a family.

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MAIL OUT

Help us out with our regular mail-outs! Lunch is on us, and we have over 1500 members to reach with the latest Rhema FM news and Devotionals! Enjoy a day of great fellowship in the office as you fold documents and fill envelopes.

RADIO ANNOUNCING

Born to be on radio? Come in for a voice test and see if you’re suitable to pick up a volunteer air-shift! Full training is provided.

RHEMATHON

We need help on the phones, with catering and processing donations! It’s only once a year – It’s not too early to volunteer for Rhemathon 2020!

PROGRAM ADVISORY PANEL

From time-to-time, Rhema seeks feedback on our programing from a panel of listeners. Currently, there are no vacancies for this panel but listen out for opportunities, as they are advertised on-air in the future.

Contact Us

Phone

General Enquiries – 02 4962 2338 Competition Line – 1300 777 997 Text Requests – 0435 777 997 Careline – 4058 3656

Online

Website: rhemafm.com.au Streaming: rhemafm.com.au Listen Later: rhemacatchup.com Email: rhemafm@rhemafm.com.au

Location

30 Warabrook Boulevard, Warabrook, 2304

Postal

PO Box 71 HRMC NSW 2310

⊲ Give thanks for the many volunteers that assist Rhema in a number of ways. Praise God for the gifts and talents that they bring to this ministry.

⊲ Pray that God will raise up more volunteers that can be available for such roles as announcing and administrative help.

⊲ Pray for Rhema’s Annual General Meeting on 11th November. Pray that this will be an informative meeting that will lay a great foundation for the year ahead.

⊲ Praise God for the safe arrival of Aurelia Brown, daughter of Rhema’s Music Director.

PRAYER LinkAs you uphold Rhema in prayer, please:

One of Rhema’s volunteer announcers, Chris Hall.

We Need You!

Want To Know More?

Register your interest by completing the online form at www.rhemafm.com.au/volunteer or email- rhemafm@rhemafm.com.au

We’d love you to step up and be part of the ‘team’!

Community radio stations, like Rhema FM, provide community members with great volunteering opportunities. Volunteering enables you to make an important contribution to this radio ministry. A range of volunteer roles are available. There would be something for anyone with time to give, regardless of their experience or skills.

If you’d like to become more ‘hands-on’ in your support for Rhema, you might want to consider :

BECOME A ‘HANDS-ON’ SUPPORTER

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PROGRAM GUIDEWEEKDAYS

EARLY MORNINGFocus on the Family (also 11.30am) 2:30am

Leading the Way Dr Michael Youssef 5:30am

THE BIG BREAKFAST with Wayne Hindson (6am-9am) inc…

Keys to Successful Living Derek Prince 6:05am

Enjoying Everyday Life Joyce Meyer 6:35am

MORNING MATTERS with Laurel McCulloch (9am- 12 noon) inc…

Family Life Today 9:05am

Kingdom Works with Rick Prosser (Fridays) 9:30am

Focus on the Family 11:30am

AFTERNOON CHILL with Keith Davies (12 noon- 3pm)

DRIVE with Aaron Brown (3pm – 6pm)

EVENINGS with John Marks (6pm – 11pm) inc…

Adventures in Odyssey 6:30pm

Miromaa For Life (Monday) 7:30pm

Homecoming Southern Gospel (Tuesday)

Cream of Christian Country with Shayne Holstein (Wednesday)

Hymns of Praise with Keith Davies (Thursday)

Kingdom Works with Rick Prosser (Friday)

Turning Point with David Jeremiah 8:30pm

In Touch with Dr Charles Stanley 9:30pm

Insights for Living with Chuck Swindoll 10:05pm

Prayer for Newcastle & the Hunter 11:00pm

A New Beginning with Greg Laurie 11:05pm

WEEKENDS SATURDAY BREAKFAST with Keith Davies (6am – 9am)

SATURDAY MORNINGS with Chris Hall (9am -12) inc…

Screen Talk 9:30am

Today’s Christian Music (TCM) 10:00am

SATURDAY AFTERNOONSArtist’s Spotlight 12:30pm

History Makers 4:00pm

The Alternative For Youth 7-9pm

The Edge Christian Music With An Edge 9:00pm

SUNDAY MORNINGSSunday Mornings With Rhema FM (6-8am)

God’s Word for God’s World with Stephen Taylor

7:30am

Contemporary Praise & Worship (8-10am)

New Hope for Life with Pastor Colin Grigg

9:00am

Christianity Works with Bernie Dymet 10:00am

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS with Keith Davies (12-3pm) and Phil Antonuccio (3-4pm)

Bill Gaither’s Homecoming Radio Hour 4:05pm

Cream of Christian Country with Shayne Holstein

5:00pm

Kingdom Works with Rick Prosser 6:00pm

The Journey 6:30pm

Hymns of Praise with Keith Davies 7:30pm

In Touch – Dr Charles Stanley 8:30pm

Aussie Grown Across the Nation 9-10pm