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103.3 FM Bloomington is Christian Music Radio Truth 103:
central Illinois' only source for an upbeat variety of positive pop, dance/techno, rock, hip hop, rap, metal and hard music!
A little bit about Truth 103-
Truth 103 is a local 501(c)3 non-profit, non-affiliated, non-commercial radio broadcast ministry. Unlike some ministries, Truth 103 is not owned, operated or funded by government grants, churches or schools. Being licensed as a non-commercial station means that no one pays us big bucks to air commercials.
So how does Truth 103 stay on the air? We depend on your prayerful financial support. Your generosity makes it possible to hear Truth 103 in the Bloomington-Normal area and online at truth103.com! Your gifts help to pay monthly bills, make necessary repairs and help with special needs of the station.
Operating costs include the following: tower insurance and upkeep (such as paint and labor); LPFM settlement costs; electricity; phone/internet/web hosting/e-mail; music royalties; loan payment (start-up costs, equipment and operating costs); station imaging (voicework); office supplies; promotional items (bumper stickers, banners, business cards).
Regarding man power, there has not been, and still is not, room in our budget for any paid employees. The handful of volunteers giving of their time, talent, treasure or a combination of, do what you and others like you do/have done/will do. We are here to serve. We are not here to make big money, but to make ends meet. A recent estimate of one year of broadcast was approximately $40,000-$50,000. This estimate reflects bare-bones operation, as it has always been our goal to forget the frills and just pay the bills. Our budget is nothing compared to most stations, Christian or not. However, our budget has its share of red, like many stations. (We have not yet been able to become fully funded.) Here is where you can help!
Scroll down to donate with check or money order, or click one of the donate or subscribe buttons below to give via credit card or debit card. Continued below... |
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Make a difference. Donate today.
Together we are making a difference in the Bloomington-Normal area at 103.3 FM. Truth 103 also serves worldwide with a sweet sounding audio stream (while on a shoe string budget)!
If Truth 103 has made a difference in your life, will you join with us in supporting the ministry? Your donation above your regular gift (or as a first-time donation) will help Truth 103 become fully funded, or enable Truth 103 to cover day to day operation for a year. There are many ways to do it, but here are two. If 103 friends join us, each with a gift of $365, or if 365 friends each gave $103, then Truth 103 would be fully funded for a year. More details are in the article below, titled You can help continue airing the Truth in Bloomington-Normal.
Gifts of all sizes, including those at levels of $100; $250; $360; $500; $1,000; $1,200 are needed today. Would you consider standing alongside others and helping to fund this ministry so that we can continue to impact the lives of youth, young adults and families across central Illinois? Your tax-deductible donation helps keep us online with an audio stream and on the air at 103.3 FM, 24 hours a day. In other words, the power can stay on; the website stays up; the stream stays up; we stay insured, etc. Every contribution, none too big or too small, helps us pay the bills, no frills, while bringing Jesus to our communities in central Illinois. Whether you are considering a one-time gift or a monthly gift (or both) on behalf of yourself or your business, your gift is needed and most appreciated. Together, we can keep bringing the Truth of the Gospel to hearts and minds in central Illinois.
Please choose one of the (paper or plastic) options below. Thank you so much!
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Write a check, or have your (debit or credit) card info handy when you call/click-give online below.
GOT PAPER (check or money order)?
Please note whether it is a one time gift, a monthly gift, or both, in the memo line. Mail your check or money order, payable to Truth 103, to the following:
Truth 103
P O BOX 1012
BLOOMINGTON IL 61702-1012
GOT PLASTIC (debit or credit card)?
Choose to make a one-time gift, monthly gift or both. Please select one of the following:
One-time gift
Make a single online gift with your debit or credit card. PayPal account not required.
Click the button below to enter a specific amount (one-time gift).
Click the button below to make a one-time $100 gift with your debit or credit card
Click the button below to make a one-time $250 gift with your debit or credit card
Click the button below to make a one-time $360 gift with your debit or credit card
Click the button below to make a one-time $500 gift with your debit or credit card
Click the button below to make a one-time $1,000 gift with your debit or credit card
Click the button below to make a one-time $1,200 gift with your debit or credit card
On-going support (monthly gift) using debit, credit or PayPal
Send money from your bank account, credit card, or PayPal balance to Truth 103 through PayPal. This option requires opening a PayPal account if you do not already have one.
If you already have a PayPal account, you can set up your account to automatically send Truth 103 a gift of on-going monthly support. The buttons below say Subscribe because PayPal calls it a subscription. Fix it and forget it, like you would with a Crock Pot. PayPal is the secure, free, easy way to pay - and privacy is built in, so you can send money from home, work, even your mobile phone. Click here to sign up for your free PayPal account. Monthly giving is a few clicks away. Please select from the following, or call or email us about a monthly amount not listed here:
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $15 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $20 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $25 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $30 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $50 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $75 per month
click the button below to make a gift of (on-going monthly support) $100 per month
One-time or on-going (monthly) support using debit or credit, over the phone
If you do not have access to the internet but you want to use your debit or credit card to make a one-time, monthly gift or both, simply call in your gift. Call our studios at (309) 807-0105 to make a gift using your debit or credit card. PayPal account not required. Whether you choose to make a single gift, a monthly gift, or both, one call can do it all. We will process your credit or debit card information once or monthly, per your instructions.
The subject of processing fees has come up a few times, so please note the following: 100% of your gift made with a debit or credit card will go to Truth 103 (minus the small but standard processing fee). Every donation via plastic is subject to this fee. Your gift, of course, is 100% tax deductible, so whatever amount you give (in this case, in 2009) is the amount you deduct for that year's taxes.
Also, if weighing options (debit or credit vs. check or money order), it should be noted that although there are no account or processing fees for our bank account, there are other factors, like gasoline and time (making the deposit, time on the road and at the bank, waiting to be able to use the money). There is a monthly fee for Truth 103 to process debit or credit cards and PayPal administrative fees on each gift, but no money is spent on gasoline and funds are available instantly. It is much faster in general.
Either way, we need your help, so please do not delay. Thanks. |
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NEW! Be a Day Sponsor at Christian Music Radio Truth 103.
Become a Truth 103 Day Sponsor, the best way to say
You're listening to Christian Music Radio Truth 103!
Sponsoring a day of programming is one of the most truly personal ways you can support the ministry of Truth 103. A day sponsorship allows you to honor a spouse, friend or loved one, for any reason or to mark any occasion.
We will acknowledge our Day Sponsors several times throughout the day.
Click here to read more about becoming a Truth 103 Day Sponsor!
Thank you Day Sponsors!
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 | Finding Free Fun - For Free! |
 Here at Truth 103, we like to have fun. We know you do, too. What is better than fun? Free fun, and even better than that is knowing where to find free fun (for free)! On the left hand side of this page (under Navigation), there are several links that have the word Free in them. Click those links, and you will be on your way to finding free fun (for free)! Please note, The Free Christian Music Blog should not have the word "spot" in its link; otherwise, you see a page that requires you to be invited to read the blog. This is not a requirement if you simply click here, or if you click the page link at the left (under Navigation) and delete just the (word) "spot" when you see the link. We apologize for not being able to have the correct link on that page. Numerous attempts to change it on the page itself did not work; the page was unresponsive when attempting to edit it.
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Posted by cinda on Thursday, June 11 @ 07:30:47 CDT (27 reads)
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| Truth 103 earns money when you go to the store, gas station or convenience store |
 Sure, the store is not located in the middle of town, but three things to keep in mind are the following:
You could plan it so that when you are over by Meijer, you go there. That solves the "I do not live by Meijer" problem, and saves time and money (on fuel).
You could stop by the studio before or after you get stuff at Meijer or fuel up at the Meijer gas station. Please contact us for directions.
You need to go somewhere to get what you need, why not Meijer? (The prices are generally not too bad, and when they have deals, they are often real good!) When you apply (for either the Meijer Community Rewards program or the Meijer Credit Card), you will be asked to provide the organization code. Our organization code is 421886. Joining Meijer Rewards is as easy as 1, 2, 3. First, register to get your rewards card. A card for your wallet and 2 key chain cards will arrive 2-3 weeks after enrolling. Whenever you shop at Meijer, scan your rewards card (or use your Meijer Credit Card, if it is linked to our organization). Use cash or your PIN-based debit card or your Meijer Credit Card to pay for your purchases. If you forget to use it, you have up to 90 days to take your receipt and card to the customer service desk and Truth 103 will still be rewarded.
If you already have a Meijer Credit Card, just call 1-800-962-7011 to join Meijer Community Rewards. You will be asked to provide our organization code. The organization code for Truth 103 is 421886. If you are already signed up for the Meijer Community Rewards program for your school or church, you can add Truth 103 (421886) if you visit the update your account page online or
call 1-800-962-7011 and Meijer can make the change right away. Helping Truth 103 is really that easy! Click Read more... (below) to continue.
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Posted by cinda on Saturday, May 30 @ 06:25:05 CDT (44 reads)
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| You can help continue airing the Truth in Bloomington-Normal |
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Your prayers and financial support keep Truth 103 on the air at 103.3 FM in Bloomington-Normal and worldwide, via streaming audio. Maybe you have heard us describe the day to day station operation as barebones. Truth 103 has a very tiny budget. There are no frills. We are just trying to pay the bills! Here is how you can help. Click Read More... (below) to continue.
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Posted by cinda on Wednesday, May 27 @ 15:13:50 CDT (47 reads)
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| Helping Truth 103 is as easy as 1-2-3! |
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“Let me know what I can do to help.” We know you want to help Truth 103. Want to use your voice? You can pray for the ministry and tell others about it. Want to make a donation? There are several fun ways to contribute financially. Click Read more (below) to continue.
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Posted by cinda on Thursday, April 02 @ 16:50:36 CDT (118 reads)
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| Do you own a business or know someone who does? Let us mention it on the air! |
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You won't hear commercials on Truth 103. As a non-commercial station, Truth 103 cannot air commercials! But did you know that Truth 103 can provide businesses with on-air mentions (also known as paid donor acknowledgements)? Find out more! Click here.
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Posted by cinda on Friday, March 16 @ 17:46:36 CDT (971 reads)
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| Find something to do (maybe tonight, tomorrow, this weekend or the next or...) |
 Check out our things to do page (includes local volunteer opportunities, Truth 103 fundraisers, concerts and other events). Due to the nature of the content, the page is under constant construction, so please visit it often.
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Posted by cinda on Friday, December 08 @ 15:46:08 CST (1141 reads)
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Music News
Music News from cmcentral.com had been stale (headlines were not automatically updating) for two weeks, even though there were new headlines (not sure why). Introducing Music News from Jesusfreakhideout.com
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Truth 103 Frappr Map: Online Community
Welcome to our online community!
The Truth 103 Frappr map shows just some of the many visitors to our homepage. Most visitors have chosen to be anonymous, having posted just the basics (city and state). However you want to post is up to you! You can remain anonymous and post only city and state; or enter a name, city and state; or provide more details.
For the more detailed approach, click on the message Hi! Please add yourself! You will get to pick a pin for yourself (guy, girl, or anonymous visitor), type in a name and e-mail address (no one can see your e-mail address, not even Truth 103). Although the email address is kept hidden from everyone (even Truth 103), Truth 103 can send you messages, so check your frappr messages if you typed in an email address. All other details (besides your e-mail address) can be viewed on the map.
The detailed approach also gives you the option to post a photo and include a message (shout out). And you can always edit your information at any time! If you have questions, click here to be directed to the Frappr homepage. The link to Help/FAQ is at the bottom of that page. Thanks for listening and for stopping by today!
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