WRAF Ministry of the Week: The LOT Project

The LOT Project is the “WRAF Ministry of the Week.”

The mission of The LOT Project is to be a platform for the body of Christ to love, pursue, and provide for the “least of these” both physically and spiritually.  They are "The Least Of These Project." It is not only their vision, but it is their determination to see people who have been abused, neglected, angry, and oppressed be vindicated as we have been by the love of Jesus Christ.  Food and Clothing is thei vehicle whereby all who are searching may find life and freedom.

 

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

WRAF Ministry of the Week: Trinity Classical School

Trinity Classical School in Clarkesville, a K through 12 Christian school, is the “WRAF Ministry of the Week.”

Trinity Classical invites you to learn more about education grounded in a Biblical world and life-view at their Open-House. Come meet their teachers, administrators, and students on Thursday March 1st, at 7 PM and discover how Trinity Classical School works to equip and inspire students using the classical education model. You will also learn about money-saving scholarship opportunities. Get more details and directions at TrinityClassical.org.  Or call 706-754-7686.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

WRAF Ministry of the Week: Shepherd's Hill Academy

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is Shepherd's Hill Academy.

Shepherd’s Hill Academy (SHA) in Martin, GA, is a Christian Boarding School that is Christ-centered, Biblically-based residential outdoor-experience discipleship ministry.  It is designed to provide an atmosphere that promotes spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical health and healing to troubled teenagers and their families. Shepherd's Hill Academy is a therapeutic Christian residential program designed for behavior modification of troubled teenage boys and girls, age 12-17. They combine the best of therapeutic models into one program that includes wilderness therapy, a boarding school and a first-class education. Their therapeutic methods for behavioral therapy include: teaching Biblical principles and worldview, EAGALA certified equine therapy, group and individual counseling, around the clock mentoring, and teamwork exercises. Shepherd’s Hill Academy has helped students in the local community, but the students they serve are also from all across the U.S. and other countries. SHA employs many Toccoa Falls College students as our Residential Counselors who mentor students 24/7.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

New Program Premiering this Weekend

The World and Everything In It

Radio News – Magazine Style

A Weekly News Roundup from the Publishers of WORLD Magazine

Now heard Saturdays at 7am and 10pm on WRAF.

From one of the most respected names in journalism – WORLD Magazine – comes a fast-paced 1 hour radio news magazine. The World and Everything In It features WORLD publisher Nick Eicher and will pull together the best in deep reporting, strong interviewing and serious analysis.

Featuring the reporting from people like: Jill Nelson, Marvin Olasky, Joel Belz, Joseph Slife and many others.

Listen to The World and Everything In It – Saturdays at 7am and 10pm

American Heart Association - START!

Take the first step to a heart-healthy life. Start walking!

Heat disease is the number one killer of men and women in America. But did you know that just 30 minutes a day of physical activity can improve your health and decrease your risk of heart disease? An easy way to work physical activity into your regular routine is to start walking. For every single hour of regular, vigorous exercise, you can add two hours to your life expectancy.

It's easy to start whether you're by yourself or with friends, family and co-workers. You'll all feel a difference and live longer, heart-healthier lives.

Join the movement!

American Heart Association Local Offices:

Georgia

• Athens
• Atlanta

Upstate South Carolina & Western North Carolina

• Greenville

WRAF Ministry of the Week: Pilgrim Ministries

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is Pilgrim Ministries

For 6 1/2 years Pilgrim Ministries has been helping men who have been through a faith based drug/alcohol treatment facility transition back into society. They have 3 houses in Clarkesville where men are housed as they continue to strengthen their walk with the Lord, get involved in church, develop a budget, and learn to become an obedient, productive servant and disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ

Pilgrim Ministries is located at 205 Spring Street in Clarkesville, Ga. They can be reached at 706-490-4613.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

Win Passes To The 4G Girls Retreat

Every Friday in February – Mike Shelley is giving away a pair of passes to the 4G Girls Retreat in Toccoa.

This retreat is uniquely designed for Junior High through College Age Girls. Once again the event will take place at the beautiful Georgia Baptist Conference Center in Toccoa, Georgia on March 9 – 10.

Guests include - Meredith Andrews, Monica Rose, Tamie Head, and the group Awaken.

Learn more and register at www.gotellministries.com

WRAF Ministry of the Week: The Barnes Academy

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is The Barnes Academy.

The Barnes Academy is a private Christian-based school with grades K-12. The mission of Barnes Academy is to educate the whole student within a Christian context of spiritual, social, mental and physical development. As a ministry of God, they exist to help students cultivate a relationship with Him through Jesus Christ, to discover and encourage their gifts and to inspire each student to realize his or her full potential in serving God in spirit and in truth. Barnes Academy builds up, encourages and to equips each student to become educated Christian leaders, both in present living and in future vocations. The Barnes Academy is a school that promotes high academic and moral standards where creativity is valued, positive faith is practiced, positive attitudes developed and where Christian values are nurtured. It is a school where presentation skills are emphasized along with the arts, both visual and performing. It is also a school where every teacher, staff member, volunteer and student practices positive Christian morals. Barnes Academy is a school where love abounds, self-esteem is nurtured, grace is found and where Jesus Christ is honored as Lord and Savior. They're not just a school, They're a ministry to students and their families.

The Barnes Academy is located at 154 Hart Service Road in Hartwell, Ga.  They can be reached at 706-377-3856.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

WRAF Ministry of the Week: Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center

The WRAF Ministry of the Week is the Smoky Mountain Prenancy Care Center.

The Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center is a Christian non-profit organization ministering to women and men who are facing an unplanned pregnancy. They have two medical clinics that offer free pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. They strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who are making decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Their life-affirming belief is that all life is precious and given by God. They have clinics in Franklin and Cullowhee, staffed daily by nurses. Volunteers from the community are a huge part of this ministry and its ten year success. A board of directors and a medical director complete this ministry to Western North Carolina and North Georgia.

To nominate a worthy ministry to be the next WRAF Ministry of the Week, simply fill out this form.

American Red Cross

The beginning of every year there's a shortage of blood. Blood banks use up much of their supplies because of the holidays. Patients in our area and throughout the country are counting on your help to be sure that blood is available when it's needed. The need is constant.

The next several days are critical.

If you can give blood, OR if you can host a blood drive, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or log onto www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or learn more today.

Blood Donation Centers

Anderson County:
AnMed Health Blood Center
60 North Fant Street
Anderson, SC
864-512-1135

Stephens County
The Blood Connection
1308 Sandifer Blvd.
Seneca, SC
864-882-8364

White County
American Red Cross Blood Donation Center
311 Jesse Jewel Pkwy., SW
Suite 102
Gainesville, GA
800-448-3543