KCIS Updates

Help Keep KCIS Going Strong!

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:44:00 GMT

With your financial support, KCIS will have the ability to continue to minister and support our community. Help us make a difference.

As a thank you for your contribution, we will send you a gift!

Prayer-Strength for the Soul, single cd for single gift of at least $100
Our Daily Bread 4-CD set for ongoing gift of at least $25 a month

Special Event for Father and Daughters is Coming Soon

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:52:00 GMT

The culture is sending our girls the wrong messages about dating and purity, but there is a powerful way you can send your daughter the right messages and cement them in a precious moment in time she will never forget! The Legacy Institute is hosting a Purity Ball for Fathers and Daughters at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Bellevue on Saturday, June 15th at 6:00pm. This extraordinary evening includes a gourmet dinner and dessert, flowers, music and ambiance to fit a princess! I will be sharing a special message to encourage Dads as protectors and reminding daughters how precious they are! There will also be a purity covenant ceremony for father & daughter. I hope you can be part of this historic event!

Blessings,
Carrie Abbott
Legacy President and host of Legacy Out Loud on AM 630 at 12:30 & 6:00pm

Artist Showcase: Newsboys

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:00:00 GMT

The band was formed in Mooloolaba, Queensland in 1985 by two young men: Peter Furler and his school mate George Perdikis. Two other teens were added soon after: Furler's best friend, John James, and bassist Sean Taylor. The band's original name was The News, but once in the U.S. they changed it to The Newsboys to avoid conflict with the U.S.-based band Huey Lewis and the News. The band came to the United States in late 1987 and released the album Read All About It in 1988 in the United States.

It wasn't until their 1992 album, Not Ashamed, that the band gained notice in the Christian music scene. Furler remained the band's primary songwriter and beginning with this album began sharing lead vocal duties with James and continued to do so until James' departure.

In 1994, amidst continued lineup changes, the band released Going Public, their fifth album and first real success. The record proved to be a watershed for the group, winning a 1995 Dove Award for "Rock Album of the Year". It also produced three No. 1 hits: "Spirit Thing", "Let It Rain", and, most notably, "Shine".

The 1996 follow-up album Take Me to Your Leader was recorded with an expanded line up with new additions Phil Joel and Jeff Frankenstein. The album produced more No. 1 hits: "God Is Not a Secret", "Reality", "Breakfast", and the title track. This album spawned the Newsboys only movie Down Under the Big Top (1996), which was based on the song "Reality".

In 2000, Newsboys released a greatest hits compilation, Shine: The Hits, After this album, the band did not release any new material until the 2002 release of Thrive. Also in 2002, The Newsboys recorded the track "In the Belly of a Whale" for the end credits of the 2002 Veggie Tales movie Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.

The Newsboys then followed with two praise and worship albums: Adoration: The Worship Album in 2003 and Devotion in 2004. In 2005, The Newsboys co-authored a book of devotions with Jim Laffoon entitled Our Daily Blog which was published by Inspiro and released on 1 November.

More radio hits came in 2006 with a live version of "I Am Free" and "Wherever We Go". On 31 October 2006, The Newsboys released a pop/rock record entitled GO. GO featured David Eri as a co-writer and the songs "Something Beautiful" and "In Wonder" were big hits on Christian Radio. That December, Joel announced that he would leave the band to pursue his own projects and albums. On 8 May 2007 the band released GO Remixed which was made up of new versions of the songs from GO and featured remixes by Tedd T., Jeff Frankenstein, Max Hsu of Superchick and Lee Bridges.

On 20 November 2007 the Newsboys released their second greatest hits compilation, The Greatest Hits. The eighteen-song CD also features two new songs "I Fought the La..." and "Stay Strong." This album was followed by Newsboys Live: Houston We Are GO, a CD/DVD combo recording package of a show from the GO Tour, which was released on 30 September 2008. Also in 2008, the band, with Steve Taylor providing vocals, recorded the song "Yo Ho Hero" for The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie.

On 5 January 2009, Colman announced he would be leaving The Newsboys to return to his solo projects. At the same time it was announced that Davis would return to the band, after a 5 year hiatus. “I am thrilled to be returning to the band and back with my bandmates, who are some of my best friends,” says Davis, “this is a big change in my life, and I’m looking forward to the tour and new record with excitement.”

In 2009, it was announced that Furler, having toured with The Newsboys since the band's inception, had decided to step back into a support role and would continue as the band's primary songwriter and producer. Because of this, a replacement lead vocalist was required so the band could continue touring. On 9 March 2009, it was announced that Michael Tait, formerly of dc Talk, would be the new lead singer. "Michael Tait will be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year. Peter will continue with the band and his trademark songwriting and production will remain as he focuses his professional career toward future Newsboys recordings." On 17 March, Tait performed his first full concert as lead singer in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. During their 11 September concert in Orlando, Furler announced that this would be his final guest appearance with the band.

The Newsboys' first studio album featuring lead singer Michael Tait, Born Again, was released on 13 July 2010 and debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, their highest debut position, and sold over 45,000 copies in its first week. On 12 October 2010 they released the Christmas album, Christmas! A Newsboys Holiday featuring The Christmas Song by Tait. In 2011, the song "City to City" from GO Remixed was featured in the trailer for the Disney Pixar movie, Cars 2.

Newsboys’ most recent CD, God’s Not Dead, dropped in November 2011. This rock-driven worship album finds front man Michael Tait and his band mates who’ve played together for two decades - Jeff Frankenstein (keys), Duncan Phillips (drums), and Jody Davis (guitar) –with some of today’s most widely church-embraced modern worship anthems as well as several original and never-before-released worship songs. The title song, "God's Not Dead," topped the CHR charts for seven weeks in a row.

Newsboys - God's Not Dead (Official Music Video) from newsboys on GodTube.

DISCOGRAPHY

John James era

Peter Furler era

Michael Tait era

For a full breakdown of the Newsboy's journey, click here.

(Source: Wikipedia)

Hurricane Sandy Relief

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 17:51:00 GMT

World Concern is responding directly to help families affected in Haiti, and through local partners and churches to meet the most urgent needs of families in the U.S. affected by Superstorm Sandy. This massive disaster caused widespread destruction throughout the East Coast region and in the Caribbean.

You Have Made A Difference.

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:40:00 GMT

Updated 8/23/2012:

THANK YOU, KCIS Listeners! Together we were able to send over 1,928 Bibles to believers in India who want a Bible but couldn’t afford one.

Original Article:

THANK YOU, KCIS Listeners! Together we have surpassed our goal of sending 1500 Bibles to believers in India who want a Bible but couldn’t afford one. As of August 15 we reached 1612 Bibles.

Of course, the need is greater and more Bibles are still needed, so if you wanted to give but haven’t yet, please do so before August 26^th by calling 1-800-YES-WORD (1-800-937-9673), or online at http://www.bibleleague.org/1800yesword?rstation=KCIS.

About our campaign: KCIS is partnering with Bible League International to send over 90,000 copies of the Bible to believers who need and want a copy, but cannot get one. “End the Bible Famine, Bibles for India” is a national campaign that ministers to people in India by providing Bibles and materials necessary to bear up under adversity.

Thank You for your support!

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:07:00 GMT

Thank You for your support of KCIS during our last fiscal year ending June 30th The Spring Pledge drive brought in $31,751 toward our year long goal of $75,000!

Our final total in pledged dollars ended at $75,733!

Thank You for keeping the ministry of KCIS strong with your financial gifts.

The New KCIS Radio Mobile App!

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Listen to AM630 in stereo with the new KCIS Radio mobile app! This unique app, designed with listener feedback in mind is now available on iPhone, Android and coming soon to Windows Mobile!

Features include:

Listening to KCIS Radio anywhere you are, allowing you to experience quality STEREO audio all the time without interference.
Information on Now Playing songs and artists
The option to receive a daily bible verse at the time of day you schedule for it to be delivered
An alarm clock to wake up to KCIS Radio
DJ info pages with easy tap contact information
One touch access to AM630's phone number, social media and email
Event listings with directions, parking and calendar reminders

To access these great new features, go to the App Store on your mobile device or iTunes, search KCIS, and when you see the app, click download to install - OR - click the links below. Thanks for taking KCIS Radio with you wherever you go!

Thank You For Your Support

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:42:00 GMT

Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to purchase the new transmitter for AM 630 KCIS.

If you would like to support the ministry of AM 630 KCIS - click here.

Focus on the Family - John 3:16

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:33:00 GMT

On the next “Focus on the Family” … It was the ad that hit home…more than 40 million homes to be exact, when unsuspecting football fans got a helmet full of John 3:16, the Gospel of Truth. But what does that verse really mean? How can God love the whole world and send His love in the form of his son? It’s hard to understand, but so simple, even a child can find eternal life. Find out why a bunch of small kids had such a big impact in the lives of the lost on the next Focus on the Family for KCIS.

If you miss the original airing on January 31st on KCIS, you can stream it from the Focus on the Family broadcast page HERE.

10 'Life-Extending' Foods

Tim Godfrey (Source: http://www.christianhealthzone.com/) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 22:08:00 GMT

1. Olive oil.

Ample medical research has shown that the benefits of olive oil may go way beyond its wonderful taste. A study by Greek scientists at the University of Athens in 2004 found that this monounsaturated oil, which is rich in antioxidants, may be the key to the healthy Mediterranean diet-meaning a lower risk of heart attacks, diabetes and colon cancers.

2. Garlic.

Used for centuries to ward off everything from vampires to evil spirits, garlic is high in vitamins C and B6, and it contains powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents that help fight common colds and flu. Regular consumption of garlic is also believed to protect against cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

3. Oily fish.

Oily fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to be responsible for a range of health benefits, including protection against heart disease, stroke, arthritis and psoriasis. Studies have shown that fish is one of the world's healthiest foods. Fatty fish such as salmon is packed with protein, niacin and Omega-3, an essential fatty acid that promotes healthy cardiovascular activity. Omega-3 may also protect against a host of health concerns from obesity to sunburns. A 2005 study published by the Archives of Neurology claims that eating fish once a week may even slow the rate of cognitive decline.

4. Tomatoes.

Fiber-rich tomatoes are low in calories and high in vitamin C, vitamin A, and cancer-preventing lycopene. Like olive oil, tomatoes are an important part of the Mediterranean diet. Several studies have found tomatoes are also beneficial in fighting various forms of cancer. Fact: although often classified as vegetables, tomatoes are, technically, fruit.

5. Spinach.

Researchers have identified at least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as antioxidants and as anti-cancer agents. (Many of these substances fall into a technical category of flavonoids known as methylenedioxyflavonol glucuronides.) The anticancer properties of these spinach flavonoids have been sufficiently impressive to prompt researchers to create specialized spinach extracts that could be used in controlled studies. These spinach extracts have been shown to slow down cell division in stomach cancer cells (gastric adenocarcinomas), and in studies on mice, to reduce skin cancers (skin papillomas). A study on adult women living in New England in the late 1980s also showed intake of spinach to be inversely related to incidence of breast cancer.

6. Tree nuts.

When you feel like snacking, grabbing a handful of nuts is a convenient way to make sure that you get enough protein. Like olive oil, nuts are a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated oil and antioxidant-rich, bone-strengthening magnesium. Add chopped walnuts or cashews to any salad dish.

7. Avocados.

Avocados are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure. Adequate intake of potassium can help to guard against circulatory diseases, like high blood pressure, heart disease or stroke. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Association has authorized a health claim that states: "Diets containing foods that are good sources of potassium and low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke”.

8. Apples.

Apple’s two types of fiber pack a double punch that can knock down cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of hardening of the arteries, heart attack, and stroke. Apple’s insoluble fiber works like bran, latching on to LDL cholesterol in the digestive tract and removing it from the body, while apple’s soluble fiber pectin reduces the amount of LDL cholesterol produced in the liver. Adding just one large apple (about 2/3 of a pound) to the daily diet has been shown to decrease serum cholesterol 8-11%. Eating 2 large apples a day has lowered cholesterol levels by up to 16%!

9. Blueberries.

Packed with antioxidant phytonutrients called anthocyanidins, blueberries neutralize free radical damage to the collagen matrix of cells

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and tissues that can lead to cataracts, glaucoma, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, heart disease and cancer. Anthocyanins, the blue-red pigments found in blueberries, improve the integrity of support structures in the veins and entire vascular system. Anthocyanins have been shown to enhance the effects of vitamin C, improve capillary integrity, and stabilize the collagen matrix (the ground substance of all body tissues). They work their protective magic by preventing free-radical damage, inhibiting enzymes from cleaving the collagen matrix, and directly cross-linking with collagen fibers to form a more stable collagen matrix.

10. Oats.

A steaming bowl of fresh cooked oatmeal is the perfect way to start off your day, especially if you are trying to prevent or are currently dealing with heart disease or diabetes. Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal contain a specific type of fiber known as beta-glucan. Since 1963, study after study has proven the beneficial effects of this special fiber on cholesterol levels. Studies show that in individuals with high cholesterol (above 220 mg/dl), consuming just 3 grams of soluble oat fiber per day (an amount found in one bowl of oatmeal) typically lowers total cholesterol by 8-23%. This is highly significant since each 1% drop in serum cholesterol translates to a 2% decrease in the risk of developing heart disease. High cholesterol levels correlate with the build up of plaques in blood vessel walls. If these plaques become damaged or simply grow too large, they can rupture, blocking a blood vessel and causing a heart attack, stroke, or blood clots elsewhere in the body. Lowering high cholesterol levels can therefore significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Tim Godfrey is co-author of health weight-loss book, 'Mediterranean Diet Secrets'

To recieve all the latest dieting news and learn more about the book visit: http://www.mediterraneandietsecrets.com