Aylmer Resource Centre, 20 Talbot Street East

Purpose

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 and Information: Listeners receive updates on news, funeral announcements, and other information from Mennonite communities locally 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 Passiet”, 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 and Life Programming: Individuals, parents, and families receive information and support from a Christian perspective on issues such as raising a family, depression, abuse, etc. Popular segments include “Frues met Hupnung” which is translated from Marli Spieker’s “Women of Hope”, “Tues em Heim” with Maria Dyck, and “Encuentro” with Ernesto Pinto. During the summer, extended Spanish programming seeks to support many of the offshore workers in the area.

Song Dedications and Music by Request: Birthday and anniversary dedications can be requested every day, and listeners can also call in to request and dedicate any song for any reason during a very popular all-request hour each Wednesday evening.

Children’s Programming: Children can tune in every day at 6:15 pm for special children’s programming. Plaut Dietsche Kjinja Stund is locally produced by MCS staff and volunteers, and Check !t !n - Check !t Out is produced by Julie Berry and sponsored by the Aylmer Library. Other programming includes Keys for Kids with Uncle Charlie, which airs daily and children’s music, which airs weekly.

Event Advertisements: Our churches often advertise fundraisers, charitable events, and programs. Community partners such as the St Thomas-Elgin Health Unit, Aylmer Police, School Boards, and the library also use our station to provide the Low German community with a variety of information.

Settlement Stories Quilt Trail: Stories promoting the Low German people’s history and contributions in our community to the broader public are to be developed. These will relate to the quilts and stories of the Settlement Stories Quilt Trail, an MCS project that showcases the unique community history of the east region of Elgin County.

People

Assistant Manager and Host: Jake Wall

Radio Hosts: Hein Rempel, Maria Dyck and Helen Bergen  

Partners

Funded by:  

• Advertising and Programming Sponsors
• Donations from churches, businesses, and individuals
• Ontario Trillium Foundation
• MCS Constituents
• MCS General Funds
• Special grants from community and government agencies and organizations