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WMLK – a 50,000 watt radio transmitter (9265 kHz), intended to take the message of Salvation to the ends of the earth (Matthew 24:14). WMLK is owned by the Assemblies of Yahweh. the radio station is situated one mile from, the Home Offices of the Assemblies of Yahweh, Bethel, Pennsylvania.

MLK represents the consonants of the Hebrew word malakh" which means a “messenger” or angel (see etymology). In Hebrew & Arabic the primary term for "angel" is "malakh" (מַלְאָךְ), "malaika", or "malak" (ملاك) derived from the Semitic consonantal root l-'-k (ל-א-ך), meaning "to send." This root is also found in the noun "Melakha" (מְלָאכָה), meaning "work", and the noun "Mal'achut" (מלאכות), meaning "message”. The Assemblies of Yahweh compare WMLK to a prophecy found in Revelation (Revelation 14:6–12). The letters, under a different set of vowel points can mean King (melek) or “salt”.

Trumpet Sound

The plans for WMLKs large antenna revealed the shape of a trumpet or shofar' (Template:Lang-he). These steel posts (once sign posts), hoist the WMLK antennas skyward, standing over a busy Interstate Route 78. The Assemblies of Yahweh believe that this is a fulfilment of the prophecy found in Jeremiah 31:21. According to Assemblies of Yahweh reports, WMLK has required much sacrificial dedication from the leadership, and is often referred to as the “Messenger of Truth” . In 1985 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license was granted, and further, permission endorsed to increase the power of the WMLK radio station. .

History

In 1981, the Assemblies of Yahweh bought a 50, 000 watt radio transmitter which was converted to a shortwave broadcasting capability. From this point onward, the Assemblies of Yahweh began to build their own radio station, to “proclaim Yahweh’s Truth” as their slogan indicates (see top). Two prominent members of the Assemblies of Yahweh were hired to work on this project, both in the dismantling and rebuilding of WMLK. The transmitter in its early stages was required reconditioning and conversion, while the house in which it would be situated, repairing. This project is believed to have been nearly completed, with organized visitors coming to see the WMLK enterprise periodically. Due to the Assemblies of Yahweh being a non - -profit and a somewhat small organization in comparison to most Christian denominations, WMLK has been proclaimed as a success and a grand accomplishment by members and non-members of the Assemblies of Yahweh and Meyer had hoped to see the WMLK radio station upgraded to 200, 000 watts before long:

Yahweh willing, the upgrading project will continue until we have achieved a projected output of 200, 000 watts in power

— SNB: What's Happening at Bethel? (11/1999 ed.) Meyer

According to recent reports, the Assemblies of Yahweh have outdone this expectation, and “purchased a BBC 250KW unit to enhance the outreach of WMLK Radio” (*“WMLK Shortwave”).

Sermons

The station is used to great extents. Sermon and Bible studies are aired around the world proclaiming the message of Yahweh – telling it’s listeners to repent and obey the Biblical Law (1John 3:4). According to the SNB magazine (6/1988), primary target areas were Europe and the Middle East , but the signal waves travel all around the globe. So far, listeners from 120 countries have responded . WMLK is an expensive project ., but the Assemblies of Yahweh resolutely believe in witnessing this “truth” of the Bible to the nations. WMLK has brought response in many countries, and has reached the subject of newspaper articles . The Assemblies of Yahweh encourage all members with a receiver to listen regularly to the sermons, and what they sometimes refer to as, “the voice crying in the wilderness” (Isaiah 40:3).

Schedule

WMLK is on air six day each week, from Sunday – Friday but the Sacred Name Broadcast - another Assemblies of Yahweh programme - is heard on the following stations (see schedule):

The Sacred Name Broadcast has broadcasted on the following stations: Australian Radio Club  ; British BDXC Club  ; The Danish Short Wave Club International (DSWCI); Sveriges Radio ; The Swedish DX Federation ; N.Z Radio League (New Zealand) and Member of the European DX – Council – AD DX) German .

References

1. Ponder, Tom. The Sacred Name Broadcaster: Outreach Around the World! WMLK – A witness to the World . (6/1988) Assemblies of Yahweh, page II
2. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (Thursday April 19, 2001). "Public Notices" (PDF). RE: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR FILING. FCC. Retrieved 6 October 2007. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
3. “Sacred Name Broadcaster” magazine ( 11/1992 ed.). Letters to Bethel, I.S Ontario – anonymous editor; Meyer, Jacob ( p22)
4. Sacred Name Broadcaster, (11/1999 ed.), What's Happening at Bethel?; Meyer, Jacob
5. Sacred Name Broadcaster, (11/1999 ed.), What's Happening at Bethel?; Meyer, Jacob (p3)
6. anonymous (Jun 19th 2008). "Snap and crackle goes pop". Short-wave Radio. The Economist. Retrieved 10 November 2008. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
7. “Sacred Name Broadcaster” magazine; ( 11/1999 ed.), What's Happening at Bethel? Meyer, Jacob (p3)

External links

• Official website
• “WMLK Shortwave”
• Schedule times and Program Log
• DX Club information of Shortwave Broadcasters
• News report of WMLK on Alaska News

• American radio
• International broadcasting