Poignant exchange between Rev. Dr. Allen Churchill and Rev. Don S. Crisp, as Allen announces his retirement from the radio ministry that he has led for the last 11 ½ years.
Allen Churchill’s message:
“Friends, as we all know, everything changes. And this ministry is no different than anything else. If you are a regular listener to this weekly broadcast, you’ve already become accustomed to the voice of my good friend, and partner in the gospel, Don Crisp.
Therefore, it won’t be a surprise for you to learn that from now on you’re going to hear Don every time you tune in, although you may still hear from me occasionally.
Don, this broadcast has been a great blessing to me, through these past eleven-and-a-half years. And I pray that you will be blessed by it also, as you assume the full responsibility of carrying it into the future.
I know that you have a serious commitment to this radio ministry, and a powerful message to convey to a world that needs to hear the ‘Good News’ solidly proclaimed.
You have my blessing and my support through prayer and participation on the Board of Directors that administers this organization.
And Friends, I want to thank you for your support and words of encouragement that many of you have sent over the years, to me. I strongly recommend that you listen intently to Don’s messages, and that you supply him with the same kind of support as you have given me.
May God bless all of you as Don continues to spread the message of God’s unending love to a hurting and battered world.
And now, Don, I pass this Radio Ministry on to you. May God bless, fully, you and your audience.”
Don Crisp’s Reply:
“Allen, certainly, becoming your friend and being a part of this ministry, by your invitation, has really touched my heart, and indeed, I do have a commitment to this radio ministry. And I want to thank God for you, your vision. I want to thank God for your leadership. And I want to thank God for your faithfulness to this ministry.
Now Folks, if you are listening to this, I’m sure that, like myself, you’ll be thinking, ‘Oh my, what’s happening?’
Well, what’s happening here is transition. But also what we want to do is have a time of thanksgiving and celebration.
So, I want to invite you to a special event. And this will be a time of just giving thanks to God for the ministry, this particular radio ministry of Dr. Allen Churchill.
Mark this date down: Saturday, September 24th at 7:00 PM.
It’ll be an evening of being able to give thanks to God for this ministry, to have personal chats with Allen and Alma, of course, and just to be able to cheer them on, particularly Dr. Churchill.
This evening will take place at Bethany Baptist Church, 382 Centrepointe Drive in Nepean. That’s at Baseline Road, just a few blocks west of Woodroffe Avenue. You’ll see that church there, no problem.
We’ll look forward to seeing you there.
And, Allen, I want to again thank God for you, and have a word of prayer, right now.
Father, this radio ministry is yours. It’s not ours, it’s yours. And we just release it to you. I thank you for Allen’s faithfulness, for his mentorship, indeed, for his drive and his passion for this ministry. And I thank you that he’ll remain on the Board, and that we’ll hear from him from time to time.
And so, Father, would you bless him and keep him, and make your face to shine upon him, in Jesus’ name. Amen."
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This conversation makes up the last part of the August 28, 2011 Broadcast, which can be heard, in full, through the link below:
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Below, is the Invitation for the Tribute Event to Rev. Dr. Allen Churchill,
Cellebrating his 11 1/2 years of Radio Ministry.
If you live in the area, please join us on September 24th.
… invites you to an evening of Praising God and
thanking Him for the ministry of Rev. Dr. Allen Churchill
Allen Churchill chaired the Committee that successfully brought the Billy
Graham Crusade to Ottawa in 1998. One year later, he founded the CFRA
radio program, Good News in the Morning, which is still heard every Sunday
at 6:30 AM on CFRA, (also available 24/7 by Podcast or RSS Feed).
With Allen retiring in September he will be honoured
for his 11 1/2 years of devoted radio ministry with tributes
and stories from his successor, Rev. Donald S. Crisp,
his GNCM Board Members and his Radio Listeners.
Inspiring Music provided by:
Tara Lee Ferguson and Jim Jarvis
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH at 7:00 P.M.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
382 CENTREPOINTE Dr. NEPEAN
Reception to follow | Wheel-chair accessible | All are welcome!
FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING
Good News Christian Ministries (GNCM) -Website: http://www.gncm.ca
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