7th week of NOONTIME PRAYER

Pastor Monty started our 7th week of the Noontime is Prayer Time on Link FM today, 17th of August 2009. It is our prayer as Link FM that all across our city, businesses, individuals and families would join us at 12:00 each day for a minute of prayer.

Scripture Union has partnered with Link FM and run a prayer meeting at noon each day in their Berea Offices, and Lithotech sales staff meet in their boardroom each day for a time of prayer.

What is YOUR business doing?

LET NOONTIME BE PRAYER TIME

Link FM is about to complete the third week of our "Let Noontime be Prayer Time" initiative. This initiative was birthed by Rev Graham Gernetzky, a pastor in the city who has a passion to see the city united in prayer.

At noon each day, a pastor will join the Link FM staff in the studio, to lead the city, nation and world in prayer as all those listening to Link FM via 97.1, audio streaming and DSTV join us in bringing our requests and thanks to God.

Our desire is to see men and women, boys and girls all across the nation becoming aware of the value of prayer, and for businesses to support this by promoting the NOONTIME PRAYER initiative.

Join us in making NOONTIME YOUR PRAYER TIME!

GOODSTOCK150

Check out www.goodstock150.co.za for more information on the latest ELYA event, happening at the Gonubie Farmers hall on 3rd and 4th of July 2009.

LINK FM SOCCER OUTREACH AT SCENERY PARK

Link FM recently hit the field's of Scenery Park for a Soccer Outreach. Click here to view photo's from the outreach.

FIREPROOF ALBUM RELEASE: 14 July

For the First Time, Album Offers Inspiring Music from Year’s No. 1 Indie Film, CBA’s No. 1 DVD

Releasing July 14, FIREPROOF: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack recalls the musical inspiration from the film that touched millions of moviegoers last fall. The 17-song various artist soundtrack captures the moving, faith-driven message of 2008’s No. 1 independent film release and CBA’s biggest hit DVD of the last year.

For the first time, fans of the movie can purchase a CD featuring the six artist tracks from the film—including songs from Leeland, Third Day and Casting Crowns—along with 10 orchestral songs from the original score. Plus, as a bonus, the album offers a special FIREPROOF remix of John Waller’s “While I’m Waiting” with poignant movie clips interspersed throughout the song.

As the film grossed more than $33 million following its September 2008 release, six tracks from the FIREPROOF movie skyrocketed into the Top 100 chart on iTunes. In addition, FIREPROOF sparked a demand from churches and couples nationwide who wanted to use the film as a tool for contemplating the state of relationships.

Now a catalyst for re-investing in marriage, the FIREPROOF movie and The Love Dare book and study guide are joined by FIREPROOF: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack as another resource in the effort to strengthen marriages.

Complete song/artist list for the album is as follows:
1. Fireproof – Main Title (Score)
2. Brighter Days – Leeland
3. This is Who I Am – Third Day
4. On the Tracks – (Score)
5. The Love Dare – (Score)
6. Slow Fade – Casting Crowns
7. Not Good Enough – (Score)
8. What You Don’t Have – (Score)
9. House Fire – (Score)
10. While I’m Waiting – John Waller
11. Temptation – (Score)
12. The Apology – (Score)
13. Personal Sacrifice – (Score)
14. You Belong to Me – Grey Holiday
15. She Did It To Me – (Score)
16. Love Is Not a Fight (Movie Version) – Warren Barfield
Bonus Track: While I’m Waiting (Fireproof Remix) – John Waller

LINK FM GOES TWITTER!

Have you joined 'THE NEXT BIG THING' yet? Sign up for free on www.twitter.com and follow the happenings on many Christian artists, and LINK FM as a station. Once you've signed up to twitter, search linkfm and start following us!

ARE YOU A TWITTER?

Twitter.com, the latest phenomenon to hit the wonderful world of the world wide web (Say that really fast 20x!) has become part of the daily lives not only of the average internet user, but also of the many singers we love to hear on link FM.

Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and read other users' updates known as tweets. Tweets are text-based posts of up to 140 characters in length which are displayed on the user's profile page and delivered to other users who have subscribed to them (known as followers).

Already confirmed users of Twitter include Christian Artists and personalities Amy Grant, Ayiesha Wood,Max Lucado, Jaci Valesquez, Jeremy Camp, Tammy Trent, and Link FM's Mark (power hour) and Cate (youthology).

Check it out now at www.twitter.com

Family Chistian Stores Announce First-Ever Album of the Year, Compassionart

The 19 Genre Defining Artists Featured on CD/DVD Have Received 11 Dove Awards, Four GRAMMY Awards This Year AloneThe award-winning CompassionArt charity partners with Family Christian Stores and EMI CMG to announce the CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty CD/DVD as the first-ever Family Christian Stores Album Of The Year. Officially launching the Album of the Year initiative this month and running through January 2010, Family Christian Stores has pledged to donate through its James Fund foundation $1 for every CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty CD/DVD sold this year, with an additional $1 for the first 25,000 units sold.
The donated funds will go toward building a Creative Arts Center for Watoto, a charity helping orphaned children to abused mothers, and helping to restore hope to people whose lives have been devastated by suffering. Its Creative Life Centers encourage artistic education and plans for a better future for all (www.watoto.com).
“We at CompassionArt are amazed at what Watoto is doing, and have committed to help build a creative arts center in one of the villages where they look after 1,000 orphaned children, most of whom lost their parents to AIDS-related illnesses,” says Martin Smith, CompassionArt founder and Delirious? frontman. “This is as much a part of God’s healing as food and water; all are essential to feed body, soul and spirit. And Family Christian Stores a tremendous partner with us in this mission.”
“We are excited to partner with CompassionArt and the artists involved,” said Cliff Bartow, President and CEO of Family Christian Stores “This partnership gives us the opportunity to not only help distribute more music to more people, but also to directly make an impact through our donations.”
“The CompassionArt artists and Family Christian Stores, together with our marketing and distribution team, are offering a unique opportunity for people to not only purchase quality music from some of the top artists in our industry, but to get involved in making a profound impact on the lives of others,” says Bill Hearn, EMI CMG President and CEO. “We are thrilled to be a part of helping raise money to help bring hope through Watoto to the orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.”
Family Christian Stores’ initiative further augments the proceeds that are already being raised by the CD and 50-minute DVD documentary, and its companion book, The Art of Compassion, written by the 12 world-acclaimed CompassionArt songwriters. In an unprecedented effort to engage people everywhere to help end world poverty, all song, artist and author royalties received from these projects will be donated to the poorest of the poor. More information on all 16 of the CompassionArt charitable projects can be found at http://CompassionArt.tv.
The 19 genre-defining songwriters/guest vocalists featured on the 14-song charity album, CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty, include: (Songwriters) Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Chris Tomlin and Darlene Zschech; and (Guest Vocalists) Kirk Franklin, Amy Grant, Joel Houston, Leeland Mooring, Christy Nockels, tobyMac and CeCe Winans. Together, they combine for: 101 million albums sold, 103 No. 1 songs, 36 GRAMMY Awards (including four awards in February), 213 Dove Awards (including 11 awards last month), 18 Stellar Awards, 3 American Music Awards, and 116 CCLI Top 500 songs sung by millions in churches around the world.
In addition to EMI CMG releasing the CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty CD/DVD in North America in January of this year, the project also released last November in Europe and Scandinavia through Fierce!/Kingsway, Asia, Africa and South America through Integrity and Australia and New Zealand through Crossroads.
CompassionArt, a charity based in Littlehampton, England, held a songwriters’ retreat in January 2008 and began recording songs from the 12 world-acclaimed CompassionArt songwriters a month later for the CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty album at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, England, with later recording sessions in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles. The new charity was also recognized by Gospel Music Channel with its “Gospel Angel Award” presented during the network’s telecast of 2008’s Dove Awards. With news about CompassionArt covered by the Associated Press, New York Times, USA Today, Billboard, CNN, FOX News, Reuters, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Houston Chronicle, MTV.com, MSN, Canadian Press, ChristianMusicToday.com, CCMmagazine.com, Worship Musician, and hundreds of other publications across the U.S. and internationally, more information can be found at http://CompassionArt.tv.
CompassionArt is not associated or affiliated with, or otherwise sponsored or endorsed by, Compassion International, Inc. Compassion® is a registered trademark of Compassion International, Inc.

ANGUS BUCHAN STROKE RUMOURS FALSE

Link FM has received confirmation that news regarding Angus Buchan having had a stroke, either during the MMC or this morning, are false.  Angus Buchan is well, and is at his home in greytown.  Sales Manager Frances Smith is currently arranging an interview with Bianca at Shalom Ministries, and a press release will be added to this page shortly.

MIGHTY MEN CONFERENCE - Testimonies

Did you go to the Mighty Mens Conference this past week-end? Have something to share with our online community? Click COMMENT below to add your testimony of God's goodness to you during MMC09.

MIGHTY MEN CONFERENCE -

MIGHTY MEN CONFERENCE

Are you going to the Mighty Men's Conference next week? Do you perhaps have space in your vehicle to offer someone a lift? If so, please call Gavin Rawstron on 078 399 2447 to offer your assistance.

Maybe you need to know more about the conferece. Which route to take, what to take and what not to take. Call Gavin on 078 399 2447.

To register NOW for the Mighty Mens Conference visit www.mmc09.co.za for more details

GOD BLESS YOU THIS EASTER

The LINK FM management, staff and presenters pray that this would be a special time of experiencing God's presence as we remember His Son's death and resurrection over this Easter Weekend. To those travelling, we pray God's protection over you and a safe arrival at your destination and back home.  

MERCY ME RELEASES NEW ALBUM

MercyMe releases their latest project “10," celebrating the 10th anniversary of the band's career hit, “I Can Only Imagine,” penned by frontman Bart Millard in memory of his father. The single sold nearly 3 million units, and became a multi format smash at Top 40, AC, Country and Christian charts alike. The new album features 12 of MercyMe’s number one radio hits that span their five studio releases, from 2001’s Almost There to their 2007 release All That Is Within Me. The disc also features three bonus tracks including a new recording of “I Can Only Imagine” with the famed London Session Orchestra, “10” also includes a companion DVD, featuring a diverse mix of concept videos and live performances showcasing the bands unique brand of music. In addition, fans can view an inside glimpse of the story behind “I Can Only Imagine” and get up close and personal with the band through their appearance on Gospel Music Channel’s “Faith & Fame” feature. "10" releases amid yet another successful tour for MercyMe. The Rock & Worship Roadshow, sponsored by Compassion International in partnership with Imagine A Cure, is averaging crowds of 10,000 per date, playing major markets across the U.S., including Portland, OR, Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, and Baton Rouge, LA. In their hometown of Dallas, TX, the band filled American Airlines Center’s 18,000 seats, while thousands of other concert-goers were not able to enter, because the venue had reached maximum capacity. Joining headliner MercyMe on the Roadshow are Gold-selling artist and reigning GMA Male Vocalist of the Year Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, as well as burgeoning bands Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road. “The response to the Rock and Worship Roadshow has been incredible,” said Cliff Reiser, concert promoter at Rush Concerts. “Over 120,000 people have come to shows in 13 cities so far, including 18,000 in Dallas on April 3. This a great testament to MercyMe's continued ability to impact our culture in a positive way.” Watch MercyMe’s frontman Bart Millard’s response after their sold out show of more than13,000 people in Fresno, CA here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZwI9wys_oA.
In addition, MercyMe's current single, "Finally Home" is No. 1 at Christian AC and Soft AC radio and is climbing the mainstream AC chart presently at No. 24. "Finally Home" has entered the iTunes ® top 10 Christian singles chart at No. 8 today. For more information on MercyMe and the tour please visit www.mercyme.org or www.rockandworshiproadshow.com .

NEW RELEASE TUESDAY

Click HERE to hear whats brand new in the Christian Music industry from Third Day and Mercy Me this New Release Tuesday

Need some GOOD NEWS?

In the midst of all the bad happenings in a world incubated by bad news, you want to hear the GOOD NEWS! Well - tune in to our "What's Good" feature on the Buffalo Toyota Afternoon Drive with Walter at 16h10 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, featuring GOOD NEWS - from Artists testimonies, scriptural inspiration, devotionals, uplifting testimonies from listeners and more. Send your good news story to walter@linkfm.co.za before 13h00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to stand a chance of featuring on the show.

LINK FM SURVEY

How do YOU, a regular LinkFM listener, listen to Link FM?  Via 97.1fm, audio streaming, or DSTV audio?   Click on the comments tab below, and let us know how YOU listen to Link FM.

INTERVIEW DOWNLOAD: SA Idol's Cameron

Click here to listen to the interview between Mark and SA Idol's Cameron recorded during the Power Hour on Monday.

PHONE LINES DOWN AT ST DOMS HOSPITAL

Due to a cable break, the telephone at Life St Dominic's Hospital is out of order. An alternative number to contact is 082 483 4294

CHOC CYCLISTS NEARLY HOME

The Selborne Cyclists, raising over R100 000 for CHOC have reached Kenton, and with less than 200km to go, are looking forward to the excitement of reaching home.
An sms from Josh this evening said, “It’s amazing… Got under 200 to go. Did 181 today with hectic headwind, everyone is pretty tired but nearly there so its all good.”

Click here for some photo’s from their journey

LINK FM GOES TO 'DA STREETZ'

A little while ago, Walter and his crew took Christian hiphop to the streets to raise awareness and speak positively over the lives of the youth. Here’s a little report back from Walter:

Elementz of the Kulture
We made our first stop out in Mbekweni on the 17/01/09, a Township just outside Mdantsane, we had a turn out of over 60 youth out in the Street listening to some poetry & Hip Hop, and of course some R&B. The performances were by: The Reliable Source ( Hip Hop Youthology Co-host on Link Fm), Tobzed (Christian Rapper from PE), Nelly (Poet from East London), Asanda (Poet from King William’s Town), Siyanda (R&B Artist/Producer from Mbekweni) & Walter ( Poet/Hip Hop Youthology & Afternoon Drive host on Link Fm). The best news is that a lot of youth is opening up to Christian Hip Hop, quite a number from the audience gave their lives to the Lord on that Afternoon. Elementz of the Kulture will be making a turn in your vicinity soon….watch the space. God moves in Hip Hop these days!!

Click HERE to see pics from the Ministry Outreach

SA IDOLS' CAMERON: "I'm a Jesus boy"

Before performing his energetic rendition of Tree 63’s “Treasure”, Cameron Bruce announced to a packed auditorium and a national television network… “I’m a Christian boy, and that’s what this song means to me”.

While the judges weren’t particularly thrilled with Cameron’s performance, your vote is the one that counts. If you missed the performance last night, catch the Power Hour between 12 and 1 to not only hear the song, but also to listen as Mark chats to Cameron about his journey on Idols, so far.

left to right - Cameron performing at Idols; Cameron & Mark at the Idols Supper; Cameron & Liesl after hearing the judges reactions