Turn the Light On testimony

Dear Lamplighter:

            The program at Riverside in September was successful. I have personally spoken to several families who experienced such a wonderful month without the TV.  Lamplighter was very effective in getting catalogs to us.  The books we purchased and gave away during our Sunday night family gatherings to those who were interested in the program were also very effective.  We played little games with the books to encourage families to participate - it also helped to grow the enthusiasm for the beginning of September.  We began communicating the campaign back in late July.

            I, of course, wanted 100% participation since we as a family have experienced such freedom from the TV in the past 4 years!  Being more realistic with the radical concept, we were thrilled with those who did participate.  I was amazed at how many of our single moms were really excited about it and committed to the month.  One family planned special events each week – karyoke, board games, charades, fondue, etc.  We jokingly invited the entire church family to their house if there were those needing something to do! My husband is checking the church calendar for the early part of '08 as Mark had mentioned possibly coming to South Florida.  He should be hearing from him soon either way. 

Blessings,

Beth