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WMLK[edit]
History[edit]
The Assemblies of Yahweh emerged largely due to a radio ministry known as the Sacred Name Broadcast beginning in 1966 [1]. The broadcast was first heard over radio station WBMD, Baltimore, Maryland but later more powerful stations were used to broadcast the message including KXEL, Waterloo and XELO, Iowa [1].
The ‘message of salvation’ has always centred around keeping of the commandments and the use of the Name of Yahweh (God) and Yahshua (Jesus)[1]. This message has marked a contrast to Christianities no-law doctrine. However, Elder Meyer considered how to get the message out to as many people as possible in order to complete the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19–20. Commercial radio stations had become expensive and in the Sacred Name Broadcaster, Meyer writes that a least a dozen more powerful stations would be preferred to broadcast the message but the costs have made this unattainable [1]. After some discussion with the brethren of the Assemblies of Yahweh, they decided that having a radio station of their own would be very advantageous [1] to the ministry. They came to the conclusion that Bethel was strategically placed for sending radio signals throughout the earth, as they could cover much of the earths landmass from their position [1].
Working together[edit]
When Elder Meyer put forth the project proposal, there was a positive reaction and the brethren responded immediately [1]. Forthwith, Elder Meyer began a search for a suitable transmitter. Quickly, after locating a transmitter in the south, a truck was sent to pick it and bring it to Bethel, but as yet they had nowhere to house the instrument. They were able to find a property within one mile of the international headquarters to situate transmitter. The building however was in a state of disrepair [1], so it took some time to refurbish the building and repair the roof. After this was completed they commenced with reconditioning the components of the transmitter while silmutaneously an application had to be submitted to the Federal Communication Commission for a construction permit for the station. Blueprints had to be submitted for the transmitter which had to be drawn and well thought out [1]. It is reported that brethren and co-workers of the Assemblies of Yahweh gave generously so that the expensive project could be completed [1]. They learnt that such a project would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A prominent member of the Assemblies of Yahweh Deacon Gary McAvin was assisting with the project and he and his family moved to Bethel to assist with this endeavour [1]. Deacon Gary McAvin continues to work as chief engineer to WMLK.
Shophar[edit]
Coming up with the design of the antenna was the next move forwards. After consideration, the Assemblies of Yahweh came up with a design of a modified log periodic antenna. The appearance of the antenna in the original drawings looked like that of a ram’s horn (shophar) [1] and after construction on the antenna was underway it became apparent that the antenna took the appearance of a ram’s horn erected skywards. Meyer took this as symbolising the voice of Yahweh going out in to the world like the blowing of the Shophar in Biblical times [1]. The steel posts used to hoist the antenna grid in the air were recycled from sign posts used on the interstate highway. Meyer took this as a fulfilment of Jeremiah 31:21 where it talks about making ‘guide-posts’ toward the highway.
Approved[edit]
After phases of testing and modifications, the station was tested on August 29 1986 and approved. On September 5, 1986, WMLK was granted its broadcast licence. WMLK broadcasts 6 days a week, between 11 PM to 2 AM EST and 12 noon to 3 PM EST.
Fulfilling prophesy[edit]
The Assemblies of Yahweh believe WMLK will fulfil the prophesy of Revelation 14:6-12. Under this interpretation, an angel "(malakh)" message is proclaiming the exclusive worship of Yahweh and proclaims the fall of Babylon, as well as the final warning message not to take the mark of the Beast [1]. The radio signal being a message that travels through the air all over the world, like an angel.
Target Areas[edit]
In the SNB, 5/2018, Meyer writes that the target area is Europe and the Middle East [1], although responses have come in from Canada, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, England and a range of other places. In the 50th anniversary of the Sacred Name Broadcast on Feb 5 2011, the BBC transmitter broadcasted at increased power. Response reports are said to have come in from every continent of the world except Antarctica [1].
Set-back[edit]
On March 22 2017 while playing the prophetic sermon The Ferocious Beast, the shortwave transmitted suffered severe damage to the modulating unit. Despite this and after discussion with the engineers, steps have been taken to put WMLK back on the air again.
A More Powerful Transmiteer[edit]
The Assemblies of Yahweh have now contracted the same company which built the 250 Kw BBC transmitter to build a new model which will enable the ministry to broadcast at up to 300,000 watts [1]. Technological advances to the new antenna will mean not only will the audio clarity be improved but the cost to transmit will be much lower also. The Assemblies of Yahweh have prepared a building for the new instrument and so far it is being prepared in Switzerland and will be shipped to the shores of the U.S as early as 2020. The Assemblies of Yahweh is hoping to acquire the necessary funds to be able to finance this project.
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