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Christmas Special Programs Schedule

KCMH 2012 Christmas Specials for the Holidays

Saturday, December 15, at 2:00pm
DECEMBER LIVE!

“December Live!” is a lively testament that the spirit of the season rests on everyone’s minds and hearts throughout the year and years to come.  Recorded with a live audience, the program (a unique blend of music, sound, and storytelling) has  new music, original Christmas stories and candy cane comedy.  The program includes classic Christmas caroling, storytelling, and other musical arrangements to create unforgettable reflections of the holidays.  
 

Sunday, December 16, at 11:00am
WHEATON COLLEGE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL:
"Journey to the Light"

Moody radio offers the "Wheaton College Christmas Festival: Journey to the Light" where Wheaton's Women's Chorale, Concert Choir, and Men's Glee combine to create an astounding array of sounds celebrating the spirit and true meaning of the season.

Sunday, December 16, at 12:00pm
CANDLELIGHT CAROLS:
"The Spirit of Christmas"

Whether you live in England or Chicago the true spirit of Christmas is the same. It is Jesus Christ, Lord and King, humbled babe and Savior that came from mansions on high, to lowly estate to save the world from its wretched fate. Recorded at the historical Moody Church, voices of this performance will include Moody Bible Institute’s very own Moody Chorale, Men’s Collegiate Choir, Symphonic Band and Women’s Concert Choir and Bell Ensemble. “Candlelight Carols” will inspire you to remember the true spirit of Christmas.
  
Friday, December 21, at 8:00pm
A MARRIAGE CAROL

“A Marriage Carol” is a new drama from Moody Radio, adapted from the book by the same title by Chris Fabry and Gary Chapman. The story follows “Marlee and Jacob”, a couple on their way to sign divorce papers. But when a snow storm spins their car across the ice, the collision that follows puts everything on hold.

Saturday, December 22, at 2:00pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Charles Dickens' classic tale comes alive through this dramatic Radio Theatre presentation from Focus On The Family.  A miserly man... three ghosts... and a hearty "God Bless Us,    Everyone!"  Who can resist this holiday favorite?
 
 
 Sunday, December 23, at 11:00am
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

Moody Broadcasting presents this documentary drama as an engaging presentation of the Christmas story lavishly illustrated with sound portraits of ancient and modern Bethlehem recorded on location.   Listen in to the rich sounds of the real-life hustle and bustle of marketplace sites, neighborhoods, and other areas depicting both Bethlehem today and yesterday.
 

Sunday, December 23, at 1:00pm
CHRISTMAS WRAPPED IN STORY

"When was the last time someone sat you down and told you a good Christmas story?"  Christmas Wrapped in Story cuts through the noise, the consumerism, and the busyness of the season and delivers the warmth and genuineness of a Christmas story so needed today.  Join writer and story-teller, Melea Brock, as she captivates listeners with the power and simplicity of good dramatic storytelling and brings meaning to the season.
 

Sunday, December 23, at 2:00pm
A BETHLEHEM  CHRISTMAS

This original Christmas radio theater production, based on a book by Charles R. Swindoll, invites you to take a step back in time and gain a fresh understanding of the events leading up to the birth of Jesus.  Experience the joy of this historic moment as if you were actually there.
 

Monday, December 24, at 9:00am
THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

This one-hour special features Christmas music by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, testimonies, and a Christmas message from Pastor Jim Cymbala.

Monday, December 24, at 3:00pm
JASON GRAY
Christmas Stories: Repeat the Sounding Joy

This program features Jason Gray’s new Christmas album entitled “Christmas Stories: Repeat the Sounding Joy”. 
Join us for a behind the scenes look at how he was able to creatively combine some traditional holiday songs with newly penned lyrics, and dig a little deeper into
the stories behind the songs.

Monday, December 24, at 4:00pm
Max Lucado's "GRACE:  GOD'S BEST IDEA"

This Christmas you can hear the story of Grace in Max's new Special, "Grace: God's Best Idea". It's a powerful look at the Father's greatest gift to us and carries a perspective that transforms our views of the redemptive power of Christ's love.
 
 
Monday, December 24, at 8:00pm
CANDLELIGHT CAROLS
"The Spirit of Christmas"

Whether you live in England or Chicago the true spirit of Christmas is the same. It is Jesus Christ, Lord and King, humbled babe and Savior that came from mansions on high, to lowly estate to save the world from its wretched fate. Recorded at the historical Moody Church, voices of this performance will include Moody Bible Institute’s very own Moody Chorale, Men’s Collegiate Choir, Symphonic Band and Women’s Concert Choir and Bell Ensemble. “Candlelight Carols” will inspire you to remember the true spirit of Christmas.


Monday, December 24, at 10:00pm
HANDEL'S MESSIAH

Join Moody Bible Institute’s students and faculty as they unite as one melodious body for the 61st  annual production of “Handel’s Messiah” encompasses both the lyrical art of music and God’s word to celebrate the awesome power of God and
the gift of his Son.
 

Tuesday, December 25, at 9:00am
TRAVELING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

This Radio Theatre production from Focus On The Family includes two holiday tales.  The first, "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry, tells of two struggling newlyweds who each sell the one thing they hold most dear to purchase the other a Christmas gift.  The second, "Christmas Day at Kirby  Cottage", presents an unlikely romance.  Starring a complete cast of award-winning actors, including John Rhys-Davies ("Gimli" of Lord of the Rings).  Tune in for these heartwarming stories that the entire  family can enjoy.
 

Tuesday, December 25, at 10:00am
"FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE..."
Elizabeth George

Do you need to find the "perfect" Christmas gift for someone special?  How about sharing God's love for them?  What could be better than sharing the Gospel message, and planting a seed for their eternal salvation?
This Christmas, Elizabeth George (A Woman After God's Own Heart) has a wonderful holiday radio special titled, "Faith, Hope, and Love...and the Greatest of These is LOVE!"  It's taken from 1st Corinthians - "The Love Chapter."  So this holiday season, let Elizabeth remind you of God's unfailing love for you,  and the grace He gives us, to then give that love to others (with a plate of cookies, of course)!
 

Tuesday, December 25, at 3:00pm
THE SHEPHERD’S PRAYER

This audio-drama is about a young man, orphaned as a baby, who sets off to discover the truth about the circumstances of his birth, the fate of his parents, and his heritage. Having been raised in a culture where bloodlines mean everything, he seems forever condemned to live as an outsider on the fringes of society until he discovers his true heritage. His only clue is a cryptic message on a lambskin blanket about a child born in a stable in Bethlehem. Who is this mysterious child? And what could such a child have to do with his own birth and destiny? The answers will change his life forever... and maybe yours.

Tuesday, December 25, at 4:00pm
THE BROOKLYN TABERNACLE
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

This one-hour special features Christmas music by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, testimonies, and a Christmas message from Pastor Jim Cymbala.
 

Tuesday, December 25, at 9:00pm
A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Charles Dickens' classic tale comes alive through this dramatic Radio Theatre presentation from Focus On The Family.  A miserly man... three ghosts... and a hearty "God Bless Us,    Everyone!"  Who can resist this holiday favorite?
 











 
We hope you enjoy the special Christmas Programming on KCMH.  We invite you to contact us and let us know which program (s) are your favorite ones.
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