DECEMBER: A MONTH OF BLESSINGS
December is a month characterized by family gatherings, celebrations and traditions. I look forward to being with family, eating different types of food, singing carols, enjoying the lights and being able to give gifts to children. It is also a time of hope and deep reflection and gratitude. I know that Jesus is the reason for the season. Forget about dates and celebrate the fact that God gave us the greatest gift, his one and only Son. It is because of Him that we have hope for now and for the future. This is the gift we share with the whole world all year long through radio and other means of communication.
The Spanish radio ministry has experienced significant growth in all aspects this year. Even amid challenges, the Lord has been faithful in providing guidance all the way through. He has blessed us beyond what we imagined. Even though we continue to hear from listeners in South America and the Caribbean, God has opened new ways to continue to expand our outreach.
We received an officially signed document from the Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba that certifies its approval of our program La Voz Alegre. Meaning that we have authorization from a local officer that represent the government of Cuba to record and broadcast our program in the Island. It was given because of our apolitical message and on the condition that we continue to remain politically neutral.
The document signed by Leticia Perdomo, Head of the Department of Communication and Religious Affairs of the Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba in San Antonio de los Banos, partially says the following:
“The department of religious affairs of the communist party in Cuba, in order to promote religious freedom and interreligious dialogue in our country, has analyzed the request for the production and transmission of the program La Voz Alegre and is pleased to communicate its approval.”
Not only that, but they also allowed us to use the studios of the government radio station, radio Ariguanabo, to record our program while we built our own studio. We are now producing the half hour version of our program from the government radio station, praise God!
Now for the better news, are you ready? In addition, the Director of Radio Ariguanabo has shown great interest in incorporating “La Voz Alegre” into its new programming schedule. The broadcast of our program on this radio station will be an unprecedented event, making us the first program with a religious theme to be broadcast by a Cuban government media outlet! These are things that only God can do! He deserves all the glory.
Yes, traditionally, December has been a month of blessings for me, for so many reasons. But this December, the Spanish radio ministry is also celebrating the goodness of the Lord. He has shown us His mighty hand throughout the years. But what just happened confirms, once again, that He is involved in what we do. We can freely share Christ through radio and videos. He has opened the door to new opportunities. I am excited for He has in store.
Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year to all.
Categories: SPANISH