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D E A R F R I E N D S ,

I’m sure you have heard us say we are “listener supported” many times, but what does that really mean?

All our operating costs come from listeners who supply the funding needed to keep K-LOVE on the air, 24-7. “Listener supported” also means two additional and essential values: One is that you, as a listener, agree that our core mission is to take the Gospel, via today’s media, to all who need to hear it, and to inspire and encourage a closer personal relationship with Jesus. Second, we ask you to join us in prayer, for the right to worship Christ at the time and place of our choice. The bottom line is that “listener supported” means we are joined by a common bond and a singular belief. We are hand-in-hand on a mission that has eternal impact. It’s great to know that together, with God leading the way, weare stronger than apart. Bless you.

In His Service,

Mike NovakPresident & CEO

H O W T O K E E P I T A F T E R E A S T E R S U N D A Y

Easter Sunday is a special time for the body of Christ. We come together to worship, take communion and remember the sacrifices Jesus made on our behalf. We feel the impact of God’s love for us when we read the details of Christ’s suffering and we again experience the joy of His triumph over death through Resurrection.

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How do we remain in that place of gratitude, wonder and joy?

1S T A Y I N S C R I P T U R E

The Bible is “God-breathed” (1 Timothy 3:16); it is God’s very words to us. Stay refreshed by getting in the habit of reading through one Psalm per day, or take a month and read through Proverbs. Make it even easier by signing up to receive daily scriptures through K-LOVE’s Encouraging Word e-mail ministry. C L I C K H E R E

We leave feeling refreshed and renewed, in awe of God’s mercy, and thankful for the blessing of salvation. But how do we keep that Easter heart all year long?

3S T A Y C O N N E C T E D

Build Relationships: We are to “encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). The value of being part of a local church or community group is immeasurable.

myKLOVE 2.0: This app is all about helping you grow anywhere, anytime. Now you can connect and be supported by our K-LOVE community, day or night. C L I C K H E R E

2W A T C H A . D .

The Bible Continues with your family. It’s not often we get to watch the Biblical story unfold on national television. Sundays on NBC, “A.D. The Bible Continues” chronicles the story of what follows Christ’s resurrection. It is the story of the revolution that changed the world: the Gospel message. C L I C K H E R E

It’s not easy to keep an Easter heart in a busy world, overrun with distractions and obligations. The more choices you make to stay connected to God’s Word, to your fellow believers and your community, the easier it will be to keep that spirit of awe, rejoicing in the joy of our salvation all year long.

4G E T I N V O L V E D

There is no greater way to honor Christ’s sacrifice and keep a grateful heart than to share the love of Jesus with others. Whether you’re proclaiming the Gospel or simply reaching out in kindness to a stranger, nothing keeps you more connected to God’s love than giving it to others. Find opportunities to get involved in your local community. C L I C K H E R E

“After extensive prayer (and some tears) I let go and I took a leap of faith one year ago: I quit my high-stress job and asked God for one year off to rest and address my failing health due to chronic illness. With encouraging words and supportive ministry, K-LOVE was with me every step of the way during this difficult decision. Today, I’m so excited to share with K-LOVE that after being blessed with exactly 365 days off, I will start a new job and a beautiful opportunity to praise God for all that He has given me. Thank you God and K-LOVE for your everlasting love and encouraging words of faith!”

~ Wendy

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“DAY ONE”

As Mathew began reading through stories that he would receive, he found that thewriters were counting up the days of their winning streaks. That resonated with him that when the winning streak comes to an end, guilt can settle in. It then becomes easy to beat ourselves up over not being perfect! This is where scripture comes in like Lamentations 3:23 which state, “His mercies never end, they are new every morning.” The counting of consecutive sin days is something we don’t have to be owned by anymore. Whether you are on a winning streak or a losing streak, God’s giving you an opportunity to start over. Today is day one!

Matthew West

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Last month K-LOVE’s Share the Love went into children’s hospitals across the U.S. and delivered cards to brighten the day of a sick child.

Stay connected with your local events page to see what K-LOVE’s Share the Love is up to next.

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C O W B O YB R E A K F A S T

K-LOVE participated in San Antonio’s Cowboy Breakfast for the first time this year, giving staff members a chance to connect with local listeners in person. The event, in its 37th year, is the unofficial kickoff for the “San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.” More than 55,000 people showed up for the free breakfast, including Kirk Otto, a local listener who came specifically to meet the K-LOVE staff.

Otto shared with staff member Raul Flores that he had “stayed away from church for years and only began attending to appease his girlfriend, [but] he liked the music so much he kept going.” Now a faithful listener, Otto says the music and messages shared by the DJs speak directly to him and have strengthened his walk with Christ.

As only God could arrange it, Otto was the randomly selected winner of a text contest that morning. When Flores called to give him the good news that he had won two tickets to a Michael W. Smith concert, Otto was “beside himself” that he had won.

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D O N T W A L K B Y

This year’s “Don’t Walk By” events saw nearly 1,000 volunteers reaching out to New York City’s homeless. Offering immediate relief in the form of a hot meal, warm blankets and clothing, as well as the chance to participate in a holistic residential recovery program, the annual event is a chance for volunteers to actively live out Christ’s love and kindness, even “unto the least of these.” For five years, the ministry program has run every Saturday in February.

L O V E I N A C T I O NK-LOVE staffers Toria Seetaram and Kelley Smith were present to organize donations and lead volunteers, but they were also able to spend time serving the emotional and spiritual needs of the homeless through conversation and prayer. Seetaram recalls one woman who, although technically homeless herself, came to serve and give back. The woman told Smith she had gone through the “Teen Challenge” program and now lives at the Bowery Mission. A daily K-LOVE listener, she came out to the event to give back through an organization she feels has given so much to her.

T H E C R O S S I N GG U A R D

Crossing guard Joyce Hoffman got a surprise visit this January at Haine Elementary School in Pittsburgh, Penn. Community members and teachers nominated Hoffman for the “Crossing Guard Award,” which K-LOVE staff members presented to Hoffman with a large group of school staff on hand. Hoffman’s prize included a K-LOVE gift basket, tickets to Winter Jam and hot chocolate to warm up the chilly morning.

After photos of the surprise award were posted on the school district’s Facebook page, several people commented that Hoffman’s consistently cheerful demeanor deserved to be recognized. “She’s always waving and smiling when I drive past,” Susan Szczerba posted. “Even if I am having a bad day, seeing her … puts a smile on my face.”

Hoffman was “so thankful, she cried,” says Nichole Namacher, the K-LOVE team member who presented the award. The Pittsburgh K-LOVE Team gave out four additional Crossing Guard Awards, the intent of which Namachar says was to “bless someone who is often overlooked.”

H O N O R I N G T H E O V E R L O O K E D

LISTENERSERVICES

The Listener Services Department at K-LOVE is made up of a group of 37 dedicated individuals who work diligently by the motto, “Listener connections made with efficiency, accuracy and heart!”

Working around the clock 365 days a year, Listener Services Representatives answer 425-450 phone calls and 125-150 e-mails each day. They also manage our social media forums, such as Facebook, Twitter and the myKLOVE app; respond to texts; transcribe from the prayer line for Pray4One; and assist with donor accounts. This team exists to be the front-line contact for listeners and donors, engaging in conversations that positively impact the people they reach every day.

“Our goal is to build trust-based relationships, be authentic, listen intentionally and engage our listeners about all things K-LOVE to ultimately support and enrich their relationship with Christ.”

• 37 LISTENER SERVICES REPS

• 20 MILLION LISTENERS

• ATTEND TO PRAYER REQUESTS, CORRESPONDENCE, TEXTING, SOCIAL MEDIA AND PHONE CALLS

• 425 – 450 CALLS PER DAY

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Throughout each day, many of us connect to K-LOVE for various reasons—for positive, encouraging music; for pastoral prayer; at an event or connecting through myKLOVE. For each one, K-LOVE means something different. On myKLOVE, we asked our members to finish this sentence: K-LOVE is ______. Hearing the heart of the K-LOVE community was wonderful! Here are some of the things YOU shared:

K-LOVE is:

Just a great way to keep my spirits and my Christian life healthy. ~ Alex

A reminder God is with me. ~ Tracy

The voice of God through song when I need it the most. ~ KB

The soundtrack of my soul. ~ Nancy

We know God is using K-LOVE in powerful ways, but we also know that God is using you! The words you share bless those who read them in myKLOVE, so we encourage you to keep sharing and supporting your K-LOVE family!

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