MSJ Radio goes Pro?

I have been very impressed with how well this radio station has been received over the past 7 months.  What I originally hoped would be 30 to 40 people listening has turned into over 300!  What a blessing this has been.  I've heard from people all over the country who have expressed how much they enjoy listening to the station and are encouraged by it daily.

Now I am faced with a momentous decision.  An opportunity has presented itself to make MSJ Radio a Professional station.  What would this mean for you dear listeners?  Well, not only would we be able to bring you a wider selection of music but we would be adding live talk-shows, teachings and sermons from major events within the Anglican Church in North America, and finally the long awaited recordings of the Daily Office!  MSJ Radio could also be heard live or via podcast.  Needless to say I'm pretty excited about the possiblities.

However, in order for this to take place we will need to raise some funds in order to cover the start up costs.  I am looking to raise between $3,000 to $4,000 for equipment.  Would you consider donating to MSJ Radio.  I know that this expanded format has the potential to minister to so many people.  Thank-you.

Jan/Feb Featured Artist: Andrew Inglese

Not too long ago I received an email from a gentleman asking if I would be willing to take a listen to his recent CD and see if it was worth including on MSJ Radio.  Boy was it ever!  I was particularly touched by one song "Outside This World".  There is a need in all of our lives for a love that can reach us even in the midst of the stormy trials of daily existence.  "Outside This World" is a wonderful new praise song in honor of that Love.

I'll let Andrew Inglese introduce himself to you in the words from his own website.

"Andrew began playing the guitar at the age of 10. He has been singing and writing songs since the age of 11. Prior to becoming involved in music ministry, Andrew wrote 2 songs which made it on to the Billboard Top 100 Country Charts. Andrew has also written, played guitar and sang a commercial for the California Milk Advisory Board, which played on many radio stations throughout California. Andrew, his wife, Vickie, his sons Daniel, Matthew and his wife Kellie reside in Riverside, California. Andrew has served in music ministries since 1983, and gets his greatest joy from writing and singing songs for Jesus Christ the King."

We are very happy to place Andrew into our daily rotation and hope that you will enjoy his music.  We pray that Andrew is but the first of many new artists we will be able to feature as the days go forward.  If you are interested in submitting your music for consideration to us, please send a CD to us at:
Fr. Tim Doubblestein
c/o MSJ Radio
18401 Canal Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038

New Year; New Programs

2010 is shaping up to be a great year for MSJ Radio.  The long anticipated recording of sermons from Saint John the Apostle in Clinton Township, MI has begun and will soon be added to our playlists.  In addition we are continuing to work on bringing you the Daily Office from the Book of Common Prayer.  We hope that we will be able to have some samples of this within the next month or two.

2010 has also brought about some new programs!  On Saturday evening, from 4 to 5:30, The Cloistered Heart will be bringing you some of the most beautiful chants from monistaries through out the world.  Gregorian chant, Taize, and Anglican Plainsong will be the fare that you feast upon during this program designed to prepare your heart for the next days celebration of worship.

On Sundays, from 3 until 5, we will be bringing you a selection of the hymns of the Church.  From the ancient hymns of the faith to the revival hymns of this last century, we hope that you are challenged and uplifted in your faith.  These are the songs that we grew up singing in our family parishes and are our great heritage.

In addition we will be adding a new feature to Midday Prayer on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Tuesdays will include the sermon given at the 8 o'clock service at Saint John the Apostle while Thursdays will feature the sermon from the 10 o'clock service. 

As our little radio station continues to grow we hope that you will consider supporting it with a donation that will help us to increase our storage space for music and sermons.  Thank you again for your prayers and support!