26 September Rainbow FM 90.7Fm launched its Annual Telethon today, this after a three year break. CEO Humphrey Birkenstock took the first call on air at 06h20 and by the afternoon the station is reputed to have received 60 calls 120 sms's and 10 over the counter contributions bringing the  total to 190 in pledges collectively valued R 65 000. Rainbow FM 90.7 will continue with messages of faith healing and hope until the 7th October. The station has challenged its audience to raise R2 million over a two week period. Research has concluded that the radio station impacts its listenership with a bouquet of services that include free telephonic counselling. (5000 per month).

This Telethon comes in the wake of the station wanting to upgrade its infrastructure and improve on human resources in order to deliver high quality timeous relevant programs that will keep it on par with its competitors.  Rev Tebogo Mulaudzi Chairperson of Rainbow Community Radio launched the project with a powerful word of encouragement as he shared from 1 Corinthians 9 v11.  Other guest in the studio included Rev Sam Matjeke and Pastor Jerome Liberty.

This week we will hear the likes of Rev Ellias Ndeda, Pastor Chucks Ozabor Dr Veni Andrew and others. Project manager Mr Lionel Jean Michel is optimistic that the 2 million targets will be met.

Our Telethon hotline is 011 083 7037 our sms line is 33282 text charged at R1.50 per sms (type word rainbow followed by your pledge and full name). Comments from the CEO Rainbowfm 90.7 -We are very pleased with the warm and generous response we are receiving from our audience who have become closer than family. There is an attitude by our listeners that they are the stewards and custodians of this radio station and that it is there duty to restore the walls. We will continue to encourage those believers who are still undecided as to whether they should contribute to this kingdom investment

Prosperity Comes from God. Let us honour Him with our giving. Unless the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain.  Total at end of day 10 was R 1 200 -00 All praise and Glory and honour to our King of Kings and Lord of Lords

Amount Paid in full R 1 100 000-00

We had five special Pledge services with Pastors: Jerome Liberty, Chucks Ozabor, Aidah Peterside was welll attended.  The Pledge a thon was concluded with a mass prayer Rally.

Pledge Banking Details Bank: First National Bank Branch:Florida Branch Code: 250-141 Account Name: Rainbow Community Radio Account Number: 6200 7201 289 Account Type: Cheque Account Reference: Pledge / your name International SWIFT CODE: FIRNZAJJ