Integration & Inclusion through Information & Education
Contact
Aylmer Resource Centre, 16 Talbot St. East
Phone: 226-544-0122
Fax: 519-765-3023
Email De Brigj 105.9FM
Advertise With Us
Advertising with De Brigj Radio means advertising with results! Customers tell us time and time again that if they want to “get the word out” to the Low German community, there is no better way than through our radio. We can translate and pre-record your advertisements and notices for effective commercials and public announcements in Low German.
Charities may be eligible to announce their events free of charge. Contact staff for details.
About
Mission:
De Brigj informs, entertains, and ministers to the Low German community through its programming. Listeners can stay current on news from Mennonite communities locally and abroad, traffic, weather, community events, and public service announcements. Listeners are also offered entertainment and companionship through music, humour, and ministry segments. De Brigj strives to uphold its mandate of integration and inclusion through information and education.
Programs
News & Information: Listeners receive updates on news, funeral announcements, and other information from Mennonite communities both local and abroad. Traffic, weather, school announcements and bus cancellations are aired regularly, and many community members advertise job openings, houses for rent, and items for sale through purchased advertising time. Waut Passieet is produced locally and one of our more popular general interest programs.
Christian Ministry: Gospel music, devotions, and teachings make up a significant part of our programming. We feature well-known Mennonite talent as well as respected local and syndicated preachers and teachers. According to surveys, one of our most listened-to segments is the daily morning and evening Scripture reading.
Family & Life Programming: Individuals, parents, and families receive information and support from a Christian perspective on issues such as raising a family, depression, abuse and more. Popular segments include Tues em Heim and Mom to Mom which are locally produced and hosted by MCS staff and volunteers and Frues met Hopnung which is translated from Marli Spieker’s Women of Hope.
Song Dedications & Music by Request: Listeners can call in to make song requests or to dedicate a song for a birthday or anniversary at any time.
Children’s Programming: Children can tune in every day at 4:30 pm for special children’s programming. Plautdietsche Kjinjastund is locally produced by MCS staff and volunteers. Listen to Check It In - Check It Out, which is produced by Julie Berry and sponsored by Elgin County Libraries. Other programming includes Keys for Kids, which airs daily.
Event Announcements: Our churches often advertise fundraisers, charitable events, and programs. Community partners such as the Southwestern Public Health Unit, Aylmer Police, School Boards, and the library also use our station to provide the Low German community with a variety of information.
People
Radio Hosts: Helen Bergen, Susie Peters, and Maria Friesen
Manager: Abe Wall
Funded by
Donations from churches, businesses, and individuals
MCS Constituents
Advertising and Programming Sponsors
MCS General Funds
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Special grants from community and government agencies and organizations
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