tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114858625436373938.post-85389323782802922962008-04-03T21:40:00.005-05:002008-04-03T22:12:33.186-05:00David Strand has sent another mass email to respond to people who've contacted him about the cancellation of <span style="font-style:italic;">Issues Etc.</span> His email contains no new information about the cancellation. It does, however, include a plug for the show that is replacing <span style="font-style:italic;">Issues</span>.<br /><br />I'm reminded of the scene in <span style="font-style:italic;">A Christmas Story</span>, when Ralphie receives his long-awaited Little Orphan Annie decoder ring -- only to find out the secret message is an advertisement for Ovaltine. After reading Mr. Strand's letter, I can only exclaim, along with Ralphie, "A crummy commercial?!"<br /><br />Here's the letter:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Dear Friend in Christ:<br /> <br />I want to sincerely thank you for your e-mail message regarding the discontinuation of the "Issues, Etc." program on KFUO-AM Radio. It is good that you are interested in the programming choices of the station. Please know that your comments have been heard and taken to heart. <br /><br />Some people receiving this message have written before in some fashion on this topic and, sometime ago, received a different response. Others are receiving this message in response to original queries or comments they raised. <br /> <br />In any event, whether you have written one or two or more times, and no matter which "Issues"-related point or points you may have raised, the best and most comprehensive response I can offer at this time is to refer you to a statement on the Synod's website.<br /><br />If you haven't already read this statement, I respectfully invite you to go to www.lcms.org <http://www.lcms.org/> and click on the link called "An updated statement on 'Issues, Etc.' "<br /><br />I invite you also to listen to "The Afternoon Show" on KFUO-AM, weekdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Now and into the future, it will be the constant endeavor of KFUO-AM management to offer the best in Gospel-based programming throughout the day-programming that reaches out to Lutherans, other Christians, and the unchurched, and all within a budget we can hope to sustain. <br /><br />Please continue to keep the radio ministry of the Synod in your prayers. Please also prayerfully consider what you might do, if so inclined, to support this important work. <br /><br />Thank you. <br /><br />Sincerely in Christ, <br /><br />David L. Strand<br />Executive Director<br />Board for Communication Services </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Other Reaction</span><br /><a href="http://revcwirla.blogspot.com/2008/04/i-cant-take-it-anymore.html">Pastor Cwirla</a><br /><a href="http://weedon.blogspot.com/2008/04/um.html">Pastor Weedon</a><br /><a href="http://adelphoitouchristou.typepad.com/savethelcms/2008/04/david-strand-an.html">Save the LCMS</a>BringBackIssuesnoreply@blogger.com