Columbia Union College promotes itself as “…a small private college near the nation’s capital with deeply-felt Christian roots.” (from your web site).   I would ask you and the Board of Trustees to consider the relevance of that statement.  The loss of a cherished Christian music station to a non-Christian format merely because of a larger bid amount would seriously make me question the religious roots so espoused.  I would also question the reason for the original intent of expanding WGTS’ broadcast range, if within a year of such overwhelming public support of those giving requests, the station was sold for mere profit with no view towards a clearly needed entertainment venue.

I ask you and the Board of Trustees, as I know you will, to pray for God’s will in this matter and follow it.

Isn't this becoming the trend for Adventists? How is selling critical property generating souls for christ improving his soon coming? Have the priority for adventists changed from soulwinning to money making? Have you forgotten that God takes care of his children?

If this sale takes place, I don't think its worth giving my tithe to the division anymore. You are just going to take my children's favorite radio station away from me.
 

Please keep WGTS alive. Money is not everything in the world. Money cannot buy everything. Do not go against God's plans. Do not become a hindrance in the spread of Gospel. 
WGTS is like a beacon of hope and peace in the world of sin, pride, lust, greed & deceit. Please keep WGTS alive. 
 

The public will not approve of the CUC Board's decision if it decides to treat a non-profit organization (especially a Christina non-profit organization) in such a negative manner in order to make a profit.  Imagine the headlines -- " Columbia Union College Board of Trustees, chaired by David Weigley, exploits a Christian NON-PROFIT organization in order to make a PROFIT of its own."  Selling to radio station to any other bidder than WGTS will bring bad publicly for the CUC Board, and it will not be the Christians running the news stories - it will be the journalists looking for the latest scoop to expose.  It would be the famous Christian artists spreading the news as well -- and it will carry far in the nation of how a Christian radio station was treated.

I am very sad and appalled that the Christian college, Columbia Union College , would even THINK of turning over their radio station to a non Christian media!!!!!  That seems the equivalent of selling our churches to a bar.........I understand EVERYTHING is a business, including running a church or college or radio station, but SOME THINGS Christians just shouldn't consider doing EVEN IF its the best "financial decision".  Trusting God in all things would include trusting God in your financial operations of Columbia Union College .  PLEASE allow WGTS to continue its ministry to all of us believers who are uplifted each day by its inspiring music......AND more importantly its ministry to the nonbeliever whose life is changed by their music!!!!!  

I could see making such a poor CHRISTIAN decision could have an impact on your college attendance as well.  I'm sending my son to Messiah College in PA, and if I discovered THEY were making such poor Christian decisions, I don't think I'd leave him there.........WHAT NEXT.........take the Bible teaching out of your classroom and then what do you have..........same old, same old, like every other college (or radio station) in the country!!!!!!!! 

Please dare to be brave and TRUST GOD IN ALL THINGS!!!!!!!!

I would like to express my concern and frustration that the Columbia Union College Board of Trustees is considering selling WGTS.  I realize that the college is in dire financial circumstances at this time, but I believe that selling the radio station is merely a "band-aid" approach to the problem.  As has happened in similar situations, the asset is sold, the money is spent in record time, and the problem is not remedied.

WGTS is a huge blessing to the CUC community and many neighboring communities.  I believe that it is one of the best evangelistic tools we have in this area.  The music is uplifting and reaches across age, race, and gender.  In addition, it broadcasts several Seventh-day Adventist programs to a community that wouldn't otherwise know who we are.

Why would we divest ourselves of a ministry that is so valuable?  WGTS is self-supporting and it pays rent to the college.  It is not a burden to the Union , it is a blessing.

I'm asking you to look beyond the monetary value of WGTS and see the impact it is having on our community.  Please allow the WGTS Board of Directors to continue ministering to our community by purchasing the station.

In order that the station may continue to be a blessing to so many, I ask that you please accept the purchase proposal for the station from the WGTS Board of Directors who have been partners with you in this ministry.  The WGTS Board of Directors may not be able to provide you with the highest purchase bid offer, but they are able to offer you more than other bidders – they are able to offer their experience from partnership with you and their dedication to this ministry so that the station can continue to be a blessing to our community.

Please don't just look at Columbia Union's bottom line.  This entire country seems to operate on the bottom line and companies and individuals doing what it right in their own eyes and not what is right in the eyes of a God who is watching and will judge the wicked and give to each according to his deeds.  There is more at stake than finances, the souls of generations are at stake here.  Please don't just go with the highest bid, accept WGTS' bid so they can remain on the air.

If the Columbia Union College Board of Trustees thinks that it is in the best interest of the college to sell the station, then it is imperative that the change in ownership only happen with a guarantee that the station would remain as a Christian radio station.  How else could you, in good faith, expect those who have donated thousands of dollars, to be satisfied with such a decision?  I urge you to either sell the station to the WGTS Board of Directors, or if that is not possible, to sell the station to a company that will continue the excellent Christian ministry that you began.

A reliable source said that the WGTS Board of Directors has submitted a proposal to purchase the station to continue its ministry.  It will be a big relief if you would consider its bid, knowing that this station had existed for years having saved people's souls each day through the music and programs.

We have been informed that Columbia Union College is in the process of selling a very valuable ministry, the WGTS radio station.  We have supported WGTS for many, many years and think that this is a great mistake.  This station has reached many people for Christ.  With the change in formats, it is also reaching more young people.  It continues to be a light for Christ in this dark world.  We know that there are financial problems at CUC, and we also have an interest in CUC since our son graduated from there.  Do we not believe that God will provide for all our needs?  We can not believe that God wants this ministry to stop. If the college must sell WGTS, we pray that you will accept the bid from the WGTS Board of Directors so that God's work can continue through this WGTS radio station.  We pray that God will direct you in this decision, and that WGTS will continue to spread Gods message through the Washington, D.C. area and beyond.

I received word that you are considering selling 91.9 and that you will be voting on this issue very soon. I am writing to ask you to please consider accepting the offer WGTS has made to you even thought it is less money. I am sure you will be rewarded beyond belief for not selling to someone with more money.

With Christianity being forced out of so many of our venues already, we need WGTS 91.9FM to remain in place.  Please allow the WGTS Board of Directors' dollar proposal, along with the value of their character, out bid any other proposal.  Doing so allows Columbia Union College Board of Trustees to send a faithful message which will be heard around the Nation.

WGTS is such a unique radio station and it would be a travesty should it go off the air as the wonderful Christian music station that it is.

Please accept the WGTS Board of Directors Purposal to Purchase the station so they can continue this wonderful Christian ministry.

As a long-term listener and supporter of WGTS, I could write pages of testimony regarding how WGTS touches my life on a daily basis, inspiring me, keeping me grounded and facilitating my faith formation. 
However, my assumption is that the decision to sell the station is largely based on financial and strategically-based factors. In my opinion, nothing is more important for an organization than maintaining integrity to their mission and putting ideals into action.  With that in mind, I would like to ask the Board of Trustees at Columbia Union College to contemplate their mission statement and the ‘gateway to service’ that is so fully incorporated into what sets Columbia Union apart from other educational institutions. As the Columbia Union website indicates, “Another key element in this mix is the distinctive spiritual atmosphere on campus, which sees spirituality not just as an individual devotional experience (as important as that is), but also through an interface with the world of ideas and a desire to make a difference in the world through service and through a ministry of hope.”
I challenge the Board of Trustees to find a ministry that exemplifies this definition of community service and the mission of Columbia Union College more than WGTS 91.9FM.  The music and people of WGTS serve the DC area by bringing hope to multitudes of listeners each day.  I implore you to stand behind the mission of Columbia Union College by keeping WGTS 91.9 on the air.  Give WGTS the opportunity to deliver the message of hope, faith and Christ to everyone their station touches.

I agree that the monetary gain could very well make the highest offer a worthwhile temporal choice, but the WGTS board's offer, in the long term, offers a much more eternal benefit.

I know CUC is in trouble financially.  They have had problems for many, many years.  I don't enjoy the thought that CUC may have to close their doors (I am a CUC alumna). However, I believe it would be a bigger mistake to sell WGTS, and especially to a non-Christian source--not to mention, that would make a lot of people angry at the SDA church!!

I do hope you and your fellow Board Members will consider any way to keep the station a Christian station.  Dr. Fuller's letter states that the Board of Directors for WGTS has submitted a proposal to purchase the station.  I wholeheartedly support this bid and would contribute to the station financially to help them achieve winning the bid if you choose to sell the station. 

Perhaps your college needs the money.  I attended a small Christian college in Rochester , NY , Roberts Wesleyan College , and they have had stressing times financially but have always trusted God for taking care of their financial needs.  God has always provided and in the 13 years since my graduation God has continued to bless them for their uncompromising standards.  They have built a cultural center, administrative building, new dorm, and are currently building a new library.  The student population has almost doubled.  I believe this is because of God's faithfulness to God's faithful people. 

I am writing to ask you to accept the offer by WGTS to purchase their station so that Christian radio may continue in Washington , DC .  This is an amazing ministry in this area and I believe a critical presence.  While I am certain that more money can be made by selling to a non-Christian organization, it would be a tremendous loss.  Please do everything in your power to ensure that WGTS can continue as a Christian music station.

The Columbia Union has two distinct ministries in Takoma Park , MD :  Columbia Union College and WGTS.  The ministries of both institutions are important and each has a great impact for Christ.  But, one is economically feasible (WTGS) and one is not (CUC).  Selling WGTS to a third party or to the Columbia Union is not a reasonable solution for making CUC economically feasible because: (1) it only masks the financial problems at CUC, (2) postpones and avoids making tough decisions that need to be made today, and (3) sacrifices a thriving ministry for a troubled ministry.

As an alumnus of CUC, I urge you to sell CUC to Washington Adventist Hospital .  This solution will allow the Adventist church to continue its ministry in the Takoma Park community and to continue its radio ministry throughout the Washington , DC area.

I implore you to consider the WGTS Board of Directors’ proposal to purchase the station despite having received bids that may be higher. I will pray that you don’t fall into the trap that so many others have and let money make the decision for you.  Please do the right thing and allow this programming to continue to bless all those who listen. 

I have recently learned that Columbia Union College may consider selling WGTS radio station.  I am a single mother who has raised my daughter with assistance from WGTS, 91.9 FM, everyday for the past eight years.  Neither my daughter nor I can imagine life without this incredibly positive and uplifting influence in our daily routine.  As a sixteen year old, I believe my daughter needs to hear the message this radio station offers now, more than at any other time in her life.  The value of this station cannot be measured in monetary terms.  Please prayerfully consider your discussion and vote by the Board of Trustees regarding this vital influence.  I know this radio station not only affects lives here in the Nation’s Capital, but also throughout the world wide web. 

I realize that business is business, but at some point and time, businesses and business owners need to know that some people still have values and that we should stand strong for what is right, sometimes that choice does not exceed the dollars, but at least we know we are following God's word and not our own desires and we will be able to sleep at night.  I know, my husband owns his own business and makes those decisions every day.
Our family hopes and prays that the board will consider accepting a lower bid and allowing WGTS to continue its ministry.  There are so many people out there that listen to this station, please encourage others to support this, it is important!!!

This is the second time that I am getting involved to keep WGTS in the hands of the people who are truly reaching out to people with the Present Truth. Since we stopped the sale the last time, the station has appreciated in millions.  By God's grace the dedicated people in the station have taken it to new heights. It is rated as the number 2 station in the whole country by Arbitron.  It is a constant source of support to Christian pastors in the Washington Area as it continues to bring new souls to the Cross.

I would request you to let the present team continue the good work. I would request you not consider any other bids, but work with the present team so that WGTS could be set up as an Independent Ministry,  and pay the college for the purchase.  Please do not silence the voice of WGTS.

I just want to encourage you to consider the value of WGTS not just on the “Bottom-Line” but more importantly on the “Finish-Line” of life.  Most of us do not have opportunities to make decisions in life that will either benefit or impact negatively on the lives of a great many people.  The Columbia Union College Board of Trustees should know that their decision on the issue of potentially selling the WGTS Station is one that will not only be deciding on the fate of an asset, but more importantly may be deciding to give up the opportunity to impact the fate of many souls for eternity.  I personally urge the Board to continue to hold WGTS as a vital ministry of Columbia Union College and I will be praying that the wisest decision will be selected by the Board.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration

I truly believe that not everything is about the final $ on the lines in the account books.  I believe that sometimes simply doing the right thing leads to much greater fulfillment than a few bucks.  So I ask you to please reconsider selling the radio station.  I ask you to please listen to those whose lives have been absolutely changed by WGTS and its messages of love.