Wow - it's Christmas Eve and I'm still at the office, but plan to be leaving very soon.

I apologize for not keeping this blog up to date. Wanda has been out for over a month with knee surgery, and I MISS HER!! The work has piled up around here without her. She is the queen of "multi-tasking". I do hope you will pray for her speedy recovery.

I spent an early Christmas with my son and his family in Alabama and will spend another with my daughter and her family in Tampa.

I am so very rich in family - and I'm certain you feel the same. Enjoy them, this wonderful season and of course our Lord - whose birth we celebrate.

All the best.................Arthelene

HOMEKEEPERS SCHEDULE 11/17 - 11/21

Monday, November 17
It is my joy to introduce amazing women to the HOMEKEEPERS viewers. Dr. Tonya Hawthorne, a single gal is changing the world through her medical missionary efforts - also, you will love the recipe, "Sweet Potato Cups".

Tuesday, November 18
If you're a regular viewer, you know that we promote and offer CELL QUEST, a product that has shown amazing results for various ailments, including cancer. I think you will be impressed as Dr. Judith Richmond, a medical doctor and surgeon, tells about using it in her practice.

Wednesday, November 19
Some of you might know that I am in charge of my Mother, now in Assisted Living, who is almost 100 years of age. Because of that current life experience, I invited Ruth Fanowich to appear on HOMEKEEPERS. Ruth is an RN and majors in "elder care".

Thursday, November 20
Today's program is a re-air of Dr. Stephen Mansfield. The viewers seem to love this program. He is an expert on "cults" and it is one of my favorite interviews.

Friday, November 21
Pastor Bill Wilson, founder of METRO MINISTRIES, joins me as we ask viewers to buy a Christmas meal for families in the Philippines. These peopel are the poorest of the poor, and I think our Christmas dinners will taste better when we know we have helped others to enjoy theirs.

Homekeepers Programs 11/9/08 - 11/14/08

November 9th,
Susan Merrill, founder of "iMOM" tells all about this new ministry. She's very well qualified. Besides working in the corporate world, she has 5 teenagers, two of whom are adopted.

November 10th
Pastor Bill Wilson, founder of METRO MINISTRIES in Brooklyn and now around the world, offers the viewer an opportunity to help the poorest of the poor this Christmas.

November 11th and 12th
These programs are re-runs featuring Phil and Cynthia Phillips. They tell their story about how Phil - who has an extremely high IQ - had lots of unexplained difficulties in life until his ADD was diagnosed when he became an adult.

November 13th
This program features Mary Simmons telling her story about her significant weight loss by following the book, frequently offered on HOMEKEEPERS, titled LET'S DO LUNCH.

HOMEKEEPERS PROGRAMS 10/6/08 - 10/10/08

October 6, HK2238
Enjoy the antics of Comedian Justin Fennell

October 7, HK2239
Mark Culligan, Founder of NEW HEARTS OUTREACH, tells how this ministry is helping those who are sexually broken and who are pornography addicted.

October 8 HK2240
I have the opportunity to talk with Carolyn Hennecy, author of ORANGE BLOSSOM WISHES. She tells her story of being molested as a child, an abusive marriage and her long road to wholeness.

October 9, HK2235
My special guest, Myra Doddar, tells her riviting story of battling cancer for more than five years and how CELL QUEST has helped her.

October 10, HK1855
Tino Wallelnda, from the FLYING WALLENDAS, talks about his exciting life on the high wire and his strong Christian Faith.

HOMEKEEPERS - September 29 - October 3, 2008

Monday, September 29
Sylvia Morgan Baker, educator and founder of Classical Arts Christian School in Pinellas Park, Florida talks about her battle with cancer and also her unique book titled, BREAST CANCER BE-ATTITUDES.

Tuesday, September 30,
This thought provoking re-run features Rebecca Porter, who after several abortions, found Jesus and is now on the front line of the pro-life battle.

Wednesday, October 1st (October already??)
Terry Kemple and Bishop Harry Jackson give a powerful message on the importance of voting for the marriage ammendment which will be on the Florida ballot when we go to the polls in November.

Thursday, October 2nd
Dr. Paul Grant - inventor of Rograine, tells the amazing story of his conversion as a Jew to Christianity.

Friday, October 3rd
Author of PRAYER, POWER and PETTICOATS, Sue Tennant, talks about her experience writing the history of "faith" in the lives of many of our First Ladies.

HOMEKEEPERS SCHEDULE September 22 - 26

September 22, 2008


Dr. Todd Perla introduces his new book titled END TIME CHURCH DECEPTION. You "prophecy buffs" will want to see this one.

Septebmer 23, 2008

Cancer survivor Paul Smith returns to HOMEKEEPERS. We find him still in bloom of health after a serious diagnosis more than 11 years ago. Anyone battling cancer or friends in this battle will want to see this program.

September 24, 2008

Author Sheryl Young talks about her new book, her Jewish roots, and the best way to tell Jewish friends and relatives about the Messiah.


September 25, 2008

Until Roe v Wade is overturned, we will air programs about the devastation of abortion. Pat Layton knows this pain and has been set free from it. You will probably want to order her book.


Septebmer 26, 2008

Evangelist Mary Frances Vallaro is my guest on this program. Her ministry of faith will inspire you.

HOMEKEEPERS, September 8 - 12

Monday, September 8th:
Dr. Paul Williams will present his book, WHEN ALL PLANS FAIL on today's HOMEKEEPERS program. Dr. Williams has traveled the world for the past 20 years, reaching out to people in the most dire situatuations. He has experienced just about any disaster known to man and this book has been written to help average people and households prepare for anything that could possibly happen in the future - whether it be weather, terrorist, or war related.

Tuesday, September 9th:
On this program I talked to Janice Clark Hayes about her new book titled JOURNEY OF A CONQUORER. In it she describes breaking free from an abusive marriage.

Wesnesday, Septebmer 10th:
Author Angela Hunt returns to HOMEKEEPERS. She had been a guest on the program for more than 10 years. She has a whopping three million books out there and makes it sound really easy. Angela is a pure delight.

Thursday, September 11th:
How can we forget this date? As President Roosevelt once said "a day that will live in infamy". HOMEKEEPERS will re-air a program featuring an interview with a 9/11 survivor.

Friday, September 12th:
Many of our viewers enjoyed Mark Gungar - so enjoy him for a second time. Just get ready to laugh. Remember - "laughter is good for you - like a medicine".

HOMEKEEPERS - August 25 - 28th

8/25/08 - This program contains "back to school" information with special guest Ann Cueva.
Don't miss the last couple minutes of the program which features a segment from
THE AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION. It outlines what has happened in our
public school system since prayer was removed.

8/26, 27, 28/08 These programs featuring Pastor Danny Hodges and his wife are "repeats" due
to the response we received from the first time around. They tell how their
marriage survived a major crises.

8/29/08 This is another rerun with Rebecca Porter. God is using this lady to slow down the
rate of abortion in this nation.

I hope these programs will be helpful to you. We love our viewers.

Gayle Sierens visits HOMEKEEPERS

The HOMEKEEPERS TELEVISION PROGRAM has been produced and aired from the Tampa Bay area of Florida for more than ten years, and it is a well established fact, that I, the host am NOT a household name. However, we were honored to have an established "Tampa Bay" household name visit us recently.

Gayle Sierens is now in her 32 year of broadcasting on the NBC affiliate WFLA in this 10 county area of Florida. As she marked her 30th year, Mayor Pam Iorio proclaimed a special GAYLE SIERENS DAY for her home town. Gayle began as a sportscaster, and was the first woman to call an NFL game.

She is a wife, mother of three, and a committed Christian. She told our HOMEKEEPERS audience how she organized a daily time of prayer for a sick colleague. The outcome was favorable for everyone involved.

Needless to say, she is is one of the most accomplished, loved, and respected personalities in this area. Most would say that she comes across as "a best friend", or "the girl next door". After meeting her in person, I along with my colleagues here at the CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK would agree.

A Word About Good Manners

A few days ago, I took my Grandsons, Caleb (13) and Sammy (11) to grab a sandwich. Their home was messed up due to ongoing renovations, and we had a hard time finding the kitchen. I couldn't help but smile as Caleb held the door opened and Sammy stood back while "I" entered the Sub Shop. I just can't remember feeling more important than I did that moment. . . which caused me to give thought to what I had just experienced.


I remembered how my own Mother repeatedly told us to be polite, close our lips as we chewed food, say "please" and "thank you". It was wearisome, but memorable to this day. It is a shame that except for my brief moment on the "SUB SHOP RED CARPET, my grandchildren's good manners might have escaped me, but no doubt I would have noticed any bad manners. I have three older grandchildren as well - they're all married, but their conversations with me are sprinkled with "yes m'am, and no m'am".

Because of this example of excellent parenting, I would like to send my heatfelt gratitude to their parents, Mike, Terry, Chris and Meredith. How blessed I am to have these wonderful people as my family.

As we navigate through a country with plenty of ill-mannered people, let's never allow it with our own. Be persistent, and profuse with our own good manners. . . . "thank you", "please", "may I help you", "no, you go first" and "God Bless You".

HOMEKEEPERS TELEVISION MINISTRY

I would like to introduce you to HOMEKEEPERS, a television ministry designed to strengthen the American Home. I have produced and hosted this program for more than 10 years. It is aired Monday through Friday on the CHRISTIAN TELEVISION NETWORK, DIRECT TV, and SKY ANGEL. It is aired 3 times weekly on the ILIFE NETWORK and once each week on the VICTORY TELEVISION NETWORK.

We make every effort to cover any topic that affects the home. As you can imagine, that gives us an unending range of issues to explore. It is my belief that when America's homes are Biblically based, this nation will become a nation of peace, tranquility, and our children will experience a sense of security that they have never known.


I hope you will check it out and give me your ideas. The guests for next week are:

Sharon Marshall Lockett - Topic: Helping your children with homework.
Risa Tramel " Her story as a cancer survivor.
Trisha Scott " Recovery from a severe brain anurysm.
Kim Bolton " Overcoming fear after a home break in.
Bruce & Lynn Patterson " Giving meaning to Biblical Jewish Traditions.

God's very best to you, keep enjoying the summer.

Arthelene

P.S. Check out http://www.evangeltemple.org/ and also www.mcharper.net

Those are my children's websites, Pastor Michael Rippy, and Meredith Coffman, professional harpist.

LET'S MAKE SUMMER A "SEASON OF PRAYER"

Our great creator designed seasons to offer a variety of changes. Summertime is so special with its disrupted schedules, family picnics, vacations, and heart warming patriotic celebrations.

I've been told that patriotic decorations are to be in place from Memorial Day until Labor day. If you should drive by my house, you would know that I adhere to that rule. My home has double doors displaying patriotic wreaths and a lamp post featuring a "welcome home" yellow ribbon for any of our brave military personnel who might drive by.

As the celebrations begin, and we watch our "Grand Old Flag" wave proudly in the summer breezes, let it be our solemn reminder to PRAY, ESPECIALLY FOR OUR TROOPS.

We have fellow Americans placed all around the world for the purpose of our safety and well being. Some are now stationed in the Middle East where temperatures soar way past the 100 degree mark. This heat must be endured under many layers of clothing and protective gear.

I would like to invite you to join me for a SUMMER SEASON OF PRAYER for our nation. Let's pray for war to cease, for our troops, for the November election. The Scripture states that "righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people".

Let's pray for true revival to come to America. The Bible plainly tells us, "If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and TURN from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land. America needs healing, prayer is the remedy.

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Remembering Rev. R.A. McClure. . . My Dad

My Dad has been in heaven since December 1970. When he left this world for a better one, his pain-wracked, 85 pound body had been ravaged by more than 60 "cobalt" treatments. The medical world has since found that this is no longer a good idea. Whatever the reason, I felt that he left us much to soon.



As I was growing up, he was a pioneer in Christian Radio and also pastored churches in Colorado and Missouri. He bought musical instruments for each of us, encouraged excellence, and placed us on church platforms and in front of radio microphones as our blossoming talents permitted. How amazed he would be to see the expansion of his musical family. His children and grandchildren make up a combination of professional, singers, instrumentalists, and worship leaders. His great, great grandchildren are just learning the melody and lyrics of JESUS LOVES ME.



"Come in, we're going to read and pray" was his daily call to come to our family altar. He would read a few scriptures and then we would kneel and pray together. Through the years, I have and continue to reap the benefit of his consistent prayers.



As he lay dying, I would try to keep him talking, especially about his youth and childhood. one of the last things he said to me was "I was a farm boy from Missouri with no real future, but Jesus saved me, and it's the best thing that ever happened to me!"



Daddy had no money to leave me, he left me something so much better, as a matter of fact..........................he left something that money cannot buy.

God's Economy vs. U.S. Economy

I have been learning, and I'm certain it's true, that newspapers are becoming obsolete. Even I, (a grandmother) check the news on the "web" several times each day, but I still enjoy sitting down to read a real newspaper with my first cup of tea each morning.

Newspapers nortoriously choose bad, negative news for the headlines. "Housing prices continue to fall", "car sales down 16%", etc. When I read those depressing words, I think of a song Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote several years ago. Do you agree that these words fit our situation today?

"I have noticed in the paper all the bad news, It seems things are getting bleaker every day,
But for this child of God it makes no difference, cause things are bound to get better either
way.
I have never been more thrilled about tomorrow, sunshine's always bursting through the
skies of gray.
I just feel that something good is about to happen - and brother it could be this very day."

This is the time to trust in the Lord. Ask Him for new ways to create more income. Remember HE is the "creator".

'TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART. He NEVER fails.

When I fill the tank of my car, or purchase produce at the super market, and just CAN'T BELIEVE THE SKYROCKETING PRICES. . . I remind myself:

GOD'S ECONOMY IS NOT THE U.S. ECONOMY

He will see me through.