GOD TALK-KVIP IS ON THE AIR !

“…give the wind a mighty voice .Jesus saves! Jesus saves!” These are the words of an Christian anthem. This is the continuing message of Christian radio KVIP AM/FM. Pacific Cascade Communications (PCC), is a non-profit ministry with a small beginning; one that now touches the lives of thousands of individuals across five states.
Driving down Hartnell Ave, east of Churn Creek Road in Redding, one would pass right by the studio, tucked behind buildings, out of view from the street; its high tower hidden in among the trees. The only visible indicator at roadside, 1139 Hartnell Ave, is a small square sign among a cluster of signs-“Christian Radio KVIP.”
What the radio ministry lacks in “high visibility” is more than made up for in a large “broadcast presence”. There are very few areas in the remote mountain regions above Redding, where the KVIP-FM signal cannot be received. The FM signal is carried by some 30 radio translators to five states-California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.
In the 1960’s, KVIP was a commercial radio station in Redding. The program manager at the time, spewed out daily rants against Judeo-Christian theology and values, rejected the Bible’s account of creation, and regularly poked fun at religion - Christianity in particular.
Royal Blue, pastor of the Redding’s North Valley Baptist Church at the time, said the station manager’s constant verbal barrage so infuriated the ladies of the Wednesday night prayer meetings, they began to pray that KVIP radio would go off the air.
Some years earlier, while a youth pastor in Van Nuys, Ca., Royal Blue had written a paper titled, “Evolution vs. The Biblical Account of Creation”. In 1968, Pastor Blue was invited by KVIP management to debate the topic on the air with a Shasta College professor. Instead of coming to the live debate, the professor sent a tape recording. The manager and Pastor Blue discussed the theory of evolution as presented on the recording, and compared it to the Biblical record.
Within a year after the debate, KVIP-AM radio was for sale at a price of $45,000. The $3,000 down payment to purchase KVIP radio was pledged at a Wednesday night prayer meeting at North Valley Baptist Church.
On January 4, 1970, at 12:00 a.m., Christian Radio KVIP-540 AM first aired as an affiliate of the Family Radio Network. The KVIP staff was greatly encouraged when correspondence was received from a listener in Germany, and from someone else on a ship out at sea. Both individuals had heard the debut broadcast from Redding. “We knew then, that God had a special plan for KVIP radio”, said Pastor Blue. “We have experienced nothing but blessings over the years.”
The ministry has been listener-supported since day one. KVIP has a constant base of financial supporters each month. Special Fall and Spring Share-A-Thons are conducted each year to raise funds for equipment upgrades, and special needs related to the PCC ministry. A Share-A-Thon, gives listeners an opportunity to make a 6-month financial pledge, but also to share testimonies of how the station’s programming has touched their lives.
In October 1975, KVIP-98.1 FM was added. It was Redding’s first FM frequency granted by the Federal Communication Commission. In the early 80’s, KVIP began producing its own programs and joined Moody Broadcasting Network of Chicago, Ill. In 1985, Pacific Cascade Communications purchased KGRV-700 AM, Roseburg, Oregon, a commercial Christian radio station. Today, KGRV still features Christian programming along with commercials. Although owned by PCC, it is responsible for its own funding.
In 2002, PCC purchased a second FM base station, KMWR in Brookings, Oregon, which now simulcasts the daily programming of KVIP-FM, Redding.

From the beginning, KVIP has never intended to be “entertainment”, although much of its programming is entertaining. Rather than promoting a play list of the “Top 40 Christian Hits”, the non-profit ministry views itself as an “arm of the Church”, presenting news and information features such as James Dobson’s “Focus On The Family”. There are also preaching and teaching programs from a variety of sources around the nation.
A unique feature of the KVIP weekday schedule is the “Card Ministry” hosted by Carolyn McBride at 8:05 am, where listeners have opportunity to send cards of encouragement to shut-ins, the elderly, and others in need. There is also “Prayer Time” with Ted Hering at 11:45 am. The Saturday schedule includes children’s programs such as Adventure’s In Odyssey at 8 am. In the afternoon, there is the music of the “KVIP Country Barbeque” at 2 pm, followed at 5 pm by Bill Gaither’s “Gaither Homecoming Radio”.

Each Spring, KVIP presents a Listener Appreciation Banquet, that is free to anyone who wants to attend. KVIP has created the “World’s Largest Baby Shower”, an annual event to assist the efforts of local CareNet Crisis Pregnancy Centers. The “baby shower” promotes the donation of practical gift items-diapers, bags, clothing, strollers, etc. for expectant parents.
KVIP has many Very Inspiring Programs at 98.1 FM and 540 AM aired 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To the south the FM signal reaches the Williams area, while the AM signal can be heard in the Fairfield.
KVIP radio assists ministries and churches who submit information for public service announcements. Broadcast schedules and information can be found a http://www.kvip.org/, or by calling 530-222-4455.

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NEWS ITEM -MLMT Coloring BOOK !

RED BLUFF ­ After getting the idea for a unique kids' coloring book six years ago, a Red Bluff man is finally seeing his idea take flight, as the activity book, "Monster Truck Adventure" is now complete.
Jay Nelson, owner and founder of Big Ideas, Inc., said after searching for people to help with the coloring book, he was lucky with the perfect skills to get his book idea where he wanted it to be.
Through the help of computer graphic specialist Donna Setterlund and artist Jim Hill, both of Red Bluff, the book project has reached completion just in time for the 10th annual Major League of Monster Trucks West Coast Championships.
The book will debut this weekend at the popular event.
Nelson said when he attended the event each year, he noticed hundreds of children taking home with them checkered flags, posters, toys and event T-shirts.
"I want them to be able to take something home that they can interact with and learn from," Nelson said. "With the coloring book, kids can re-live the fun memories from the monster truck event."
The coloring book contains drawings that Hill has hand-drawn from the ground up.
The activity book also contains dot-to-dot puzzles and word searches, that Nelson said kids can learn while they color the books the way they see the event in their own imaginations.
Nelson said the characters in the book depict the fact that girls and boys alike, love monster trucks. Nelson's daughter Emyleigh and her cousin Wyatt Froome were the original inspiration for the story in the book.
Nelson is the brother-in-law of Joe and Kellie Froome, who are owners of the Major League of Monster Trucks.
Because Red Bluff is where the event started 10 years ago, Nelson said he is happy that the book will make its first appearance to the hometown fans.
With the combination of his creative children's story in the book, Hill's realistic artistry and Setterlund's bright and innovative layout ideas, Nelson said he thinks the book will be a hit with children.
The books will come with a pack of crayons and will be sold at the Monster Truck Parade on Thursday at 6 p.m. and at the Major League of Monster Trucks event at the Tehama District Fairground throughout the weekend.
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Staff writer Stevie Ipsen can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or sipsen@redbluffdailynews.com