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Revision as of 00:34, 6 December 2019 by In Citer (talk | contribs) (→Shofar: added references)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff) Radio station in Bethel, Pennsylvania| Broadcast area | Bethel, Pennsylvania Worldwide |
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| Frequency | 9.275 MHz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Assemblies of Yahweh |
| History | |
| First air date | 1981 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 25 kilowatts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | WMLK Streaming |
| Website | wmlkradio |
WMLK (9.275 MHz) is a shortwave radio station in Bethel, Pennsylvania owned by the Assemblies of Yahweh. WMLK takes its name from MLK, representing the consonants of the Hebrew word "malak" (מַלְאָךְ) meaning a "messenger" or angel. A vocalisation of the word will also yield the definition salt.
History
Radio broadcasts by the Assemblies of Yahweh began in 1966 and they were called the Sacred Name Broadcast. Elder Meyer wanted to find a way of completing the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19–20Template:Bibleverse with invalid book without having to resort to the expensive outreach of using commercial radio stations. After some discussion with the brethren of the Assemblies of Yahweh, they decided that having a radio station of their own would be very advantageous to the ministry. They came to the conclusion that Bethel was strategically placed for sending radio signals throughout the earth, as they could cover much of the earths landmass from their position .
In 1981, the Assemblies of Yahweh bought a 50,000-watt radio transmitter which was converted into a tool for shortwave broadcasting. From this point onwards, the Assemblies of Yahweh began to build their own radio station in order to "proclaim Yahweh's Truth." Two prominent members of the Assemblies of Yahweh were hired to work on this project, both in the dismantling and rebuilding of WMLK. One of those individuals was chief engineer Deacon Gary McAvin who, after moving to Bethel with his family has continued to work on the transmitter to this day.
Shofar
The plans for WMLK's 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 where it talks about making ‘guide-posts’ toward the highway. Meyer took this as symbolising the voice of Yahweh going out in to the world like the blowing of the Shophar in Biblical times . The steel posts used to hoist the antenna grid in the air were recycled from sign posts used on the interstate highway. 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.
Sermons
The station is used extensively. Sermon and Bible studies are aired across the globe, proclaiming the message of Yahweh: repentance and obedience to the Biblical Law (1John 3:4). According to the SNB magazine (6/1988), the key targeted areas were Europe and the Middle East, but the signal waves are not limited and reach far and wide. At present, audiences 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 stimulated much global response and has also been the theme of numerous newspaper articles. The Assemblies of Yahweh encourage all members with access to regularly listen to the sermons, which are occasionally described as: "the voice crying in the wilderness" (Isaiah 40:3).
Other radio stations airing The Sacred Name Broadcast
Current stations
See alsoReferences
External links
40°28′46.4″N 76°16′48.3″W / 40.479556°N 76.280083°W / 40.479556; -76.280083
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