Brethren have volunteered to serve in the vital role of local sponsors for the Beyond Today television program. Below are comments from several. If you would like to participate, please call John LaBissoniere, toll-free at (888) 369-9940 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (888) 369-9940      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or write to him at john_labissoniere@ucg.org.

Mary Kerr, Springfield, Illinois: This week I received the first four Beyond Today DVDs and delivered them to the cable-access television station. All this has been very exciting for me! It has been especially encouraging to see a very positive relationship being established with the station. Once I found the station and set up an appointment, airing time was all set within just eight hours! The timing was just right, as the station had just changed hands and managers. And now, with more automation, they are happy to have and are capable of airing Beyond Today three times each Friday! It seems that when God decides it's time, getting the program "on" is as easy as falling off a log!

Lloyd R. Nelson, Rochester, Minnesota: When I took the demonstration Beyond Today tapes to the community college to be reviewed, the director seemed indifferent and aloof. To win him over I asked if he would critique certain aspects of the programs. Using professional terminology, he offered insight equivalent to "the lighting here is much better" or "there is shadowing over there." Since then he has warmed up appreciably and has since given us four good airtimes for Beyond Today on weekends. He has also aired the programs at other times and has mentioned that students attending the college have inquired about Beyond Today. In the book of Philemon, Paul teaches us the lesson of using tact. I've tried to apply that lesson and now the director greets me with a smile.

Ronald Selzer, Mountain Home, Arkansas: I received the two demo DVDs today for the program and then went to the local cable station. They will start airing Beyond Today on Sunday, April 9, at 9 a.m. This was sure a lot easier to do than I thought it would be. The people at the television station were easy to work with.

Angela Payne, Queens, New York: Since I've been involved in the Good News brochure program and as a Beyond Today television sponsor, I must say that it has been rewarding. I truly feel connected to the work. Each time I deliver the tapes to the station, I remember how I first heard God's wonderful truth and how I felt. This is what motivates me. If I can sow one seed for God's Kingdom, then I'm convinced He'll do the rest.

Being a sponsor has given me many opportunities to interact with others. People generally ask what Beyond Today is all about. It's always my pleasure to answer them. To my delight some told me that they would revisit their Bibles. I would definitely encourage others to get involved. It's not tedious or difficult. All you need is a love for God's Kingdom, and a dedicated attitude.

Henry Miles, Henderson, Kentucky: I am glad to be able to serve as a Beyond Today sponsor. I didn't realize it would be as easy as it was to get the program started. The people at the television station were very nice and were excited to air the telecasts.

On a more personal note, I have a friend who has been watching Beyond Today. Since his mother died about three months ago, I think he has a real appreciation for the telecasts and a new outlook on life and death. This is especially true since viewing the program entitled "Better Than Heaven."