As I was thinking about writing to you (for I never begin without much prayer and thought for you), I was reminded of what Paul says in his letter to the Philippians: “There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it
to a flourishing finish on the very day Jesus appears.” This reminds me of the collective work He continues to do – in you, in me, and through ministries like Pulse 101.7FM. How beautiful!

We’ve had a great summer of outreach, including eleven days at the Iowa State Fair. While this is an incredible opportunity to reach out to new listeners, it’s also encouraging to hear from current listeners how God uses the station in such unique ways. Here are some of my favorite comments from this year:

-“My dad died this spring and became a believer about a month before he passed. For those last few weeks he only listened to Christian music and had Pulse playing all the time. Don’t forget the important work you guys are doing!”

– “I have two step children, and my husband and I are trying to raise them differently from the life they have with their mother. We know the kinds of things they’re exposed to in their time with her. We play Pulse all the time – it’s such a help as we do our best to instill good values in our kids.”

– “We’re a missionary family visiting home for the first time in five months. We listen to Pulse every day through the app – love the music and the sounds of home!”

September is Listener Power Month, so I ask you once again to pray and consider a gift of support! We’re in need of $50,000 in one-time gifts and several dozen new monthly supporters. A big lift for one, but many hands make light work.

Will you pray and ask God to direct you in this? While any amount helps, we have a fun
shirt we’ll send you as a thank you when you join Team 40 ($40/month or $480 one time).

Thank you for your consideration and your continued love of the station. You can give online here.

Praying God’s blessing on you and yours,

Rachel Leigh, Station Manager 

I’m not sure when the change happened, but I definitely noticed the first time the flight attendant used the words“unexpected rough air” in place of “turbulence” during the pre- flight instructions. As a nervous flier, I recognized right away that they were trying to help me feel calmer about the scary part of air travel. But no matter what words you choose, turbulence is still turbulence!

I’ve been thinking about that lately in a broader sense. Life is full of unexpected rough air, isn’t
it? Uncertainty. Disruption to calm. Instability and unrest. Wars and persecution. Personal
challenges and troubles that seem to come out of nowhere.

Over the past 28 years, I’ve had the privilege of hearing from many listeners as they
experience comfort in the midst of their own personal turbulence. God continues to use this
radio station to shine light and speak truth into so many moments and circumstances every
single day:

“The anniversary of my mother’s death was such a hard one for me. Thank you, Pulse, for
sharing music that fills the soul, lifting my spirits and giving me words I needed to hear.”

“I love listening in the car with my son. The music is fun, and the lyrics are never
questionable. You brighten our days.”

“My husband had surgery and I listened while I waited. Pulse gave me calm. In fact anytime
I listen while anxious or stressed the station helps me know everything will be okay.”

Your support of Pulse 101.7 makes a difference for so many. When I think of your generosity, I
pray this promise over you from Luke chapter 6: “Give, and it will be given to you. A good
measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For
with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

As we celebrate 28 years this month, I come to you again to ask for your prayerful support of
the mission. Our need: $30,000 in one-time gifts and 30 new monthly supporters.

Member Mission Days are going on now. Will you pray and join us with your best gift?
Any amount helps! With a one-time gift of $360 or more or a new monthly gift of $30, we’ll
even send you a t-shirt!
We’re better together! Join us today with your monthly gift or one-time gift.

Sincerely,

Rachel Leigh
Station Manager
Pulse 101.7FM