WMLK

WMLK (9.275 MHz) is a shortwave radio station in Bethel, Pennsylvania owned by the Assemblies of Yahweh. WMLK derives its callsign from MLK,^[1] representing the consonants of the Hebrew word "malak" (מַלְאָךְ) meaning a "messenger" or angel. A vocalisation of the word will also yield the definition salt.

History[]

Radio broadcasts by the Assemblies of Yahweh began in 1966 and they were called the Sacred Name Broadcast. Elder Jacob O. Meyer, the President of the Assemblies of Yahweh at the time, wanted to find a way of completing the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20 without having to resort to the expensive outreach of using commercial radio stations. 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 earth's landmass from their position.^[1]

In 1981, the Assemblies of Yahweh bought a 50,000-watt radio transmitter which was converted into a tool for shortwave broadcasting. From this point onwards, the Assemblies of Yahweh began to build their own radio station in order to "proclaim Yahweh's Truth".^[2] Two prominent members of the Assemblies of Yahweh were hired to work on this project, both in the dismantling and rebuilding of WMLK. One of those individuals was chief engineer Deacon Gary McAvin who, after moving to Bethel with his family has continued to work on the transmitter to this day.

That they may know that thou alone, whose name is Yahweh, Art the Most High over all the earth.

— Psalm 83:18, The Assemblies of Yahweh used this scripture on their WMLK site

Shofar[]

The plans for WMLK's large antenna revealed the shape of a trumpet or shofar' (Hebrew: שופר).^[1] These steel posts (once sign posts), hoist the WMLK antennas skyward, standing over a busy Interstate Route 78. The Assemblies of Yahweh believe that this is a fulfilment of the prophecy found in Jeremiah 31:21 where it talks about making ‘guide-posts’ toward the highway.

Set yourself up waymarks, make yourself guideposts [sign‑posts]; set your heart toward the highway, even the way by which you went: turn again, O virgin of Israel, turn again to these your cities.

— Jeremiah 31:21

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. According to Assemblies of Yahweh reports, WMLK has required much sacrificial dedication from the leadership, and is often referred to as the "Messenger of Truth".^[3] In 1985 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license was granted, and later authorized the station to increase power.^[4]

Today there is the voice of a messenger from Almighty Yahweh flying through the air. That radio signal is going forth powerfully and penetrating into a growing number of countries of the world. The voice of warning is heard in many different places where literature and other mediums of outreach cannot go. But, now Yahweh receives the glory all over the earth! Are you preparing yourself for the culmination of the age?

— WMLK net

A new transmitter in 2020[]

The Assemblies of Yahweh have now contracted the same company which built the 250,000-watt 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 has been prepared in Switzerland and has been shipped to the shores of the U.S in 2021. The ministry is busy assembling the transmitter and hope to have it broadcasting in 2021. The Assemblies of Yahweh is hoping to acquire the necessary funds to be able to finance this project.

Sermons[]

The station has been used for broadcasting sermon and Bible studies across the globe, proclaiming the message of Yahweh: repentance and obedience to the Biblical Law (1John 3:4).

Everyone who commits sin also transgresses the law, for sin is the transgression of the law

— 1 John 3:4

According to the SNB magazine (June 1988), the key targeted areas were Europe and the Middle East,^[5] but the signal waves are not limited and reach far and wide. At present, audiences from 120 countries have responded.^[6]

WMLK is an expensive project,^[7][8] but the Assemblies of Yahweh resolutely believe in witnessing this "truth" of the Bible to the nations. WMLK has stimulated much global response and has also been the theme of numerous newspaper articles.^[9] The Assemblies of Yahweh encourage all with access to regularly listen to the sermons, which are occasionally described as "the voice crying in the wilderness" (Isaiah 40:3).^[10]

Fulfilling prophecy[]

The Assemblies of Yahweh believe WMLK will fulfill the prophecy of Revelation 14:6–12. Under this interpretation, an angel "(malakh)" message is proclaiming the exclusive worship of Yahweh (the term 'god' not believing to have appeared in the original texts) and proclaims the fall of Babylon, as well as the final warning message not to take the Mark of the Beast.^[1]

Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, with an eternal good tidings to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7He said in a loud voice, “Fear Yahweh and give him glory, for the hour of his judgment has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.” 8Then another angel, a second, followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” 9Then another angel, a third, followed them, crying with a loud voice, “Those who worship the beast and its image, and receive a mark on their foreheads or on their hands, 10they will also drink the wine of Yahweh’s wrath, poured unmixed into the cup of his anger, and they will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image and for anyone who receives the mark of its name.” 12Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of Yahweh and hold fast to the faith of Yahshua.

— Revelation 14:6-12

The radio signal being a message that travels through the air all over the world, like an angel. WMLK has also streamed online through its own website^[11] and on the TuneIn website.^[12] WMLK can be heard on a shortwave radio in foreign countries when working at full capacity.

One of the most exciting factors about the short-wave radio signal is that Almighty Yahweh can push the signal anywhere He pleases! As one professor of communications told us, "Aim the antenna in the direction in which you want to broadcast and then the various heavenly phenomena will push the signal into different places. No one can control where the signal goes!" Truly the hand of Almighty Yahweh is at work with this radio signal. He will direct the signal and His mighty power will also make the voice easy to be understood, as in Apostolic days. Have you heard Radio Station WMLK? If you haven't, why not try to pick up the signal in your area?

— WMLKradio.net

Other radio stations airing The Sacred Name broadcast[]