John Hayden
Norma Jean, Hal, and the rest of the family,
My folks Glenn and Linda Hayden and I first remember hearing Harry on KLJC around 1974. We had transitioned from Central Bible Church near the CBC 39th Street Campus to Blue Ridge Bible Church on the SE side of KC. However, we'd heard there was a Christian radio station associated with the college so my dad put a small dipole antenna on our Zenith console stereo in our home located near the Blue Ridge Mall so we could pick up the station which at that time was putting out 300 watts of power (thank you John Sims for that reminder!).
I remember as a middle schooler hearing Nightsounds, Back to the Bible, Haven of Rest, and the announcer during music times say "You're never more than 30 minutes away from the sounds of sacred music." That was Harry's signature line. I was 12 years old then never thinking I'd play a small part in the history of the station.
From what I hear Harry didn't have much budget for the station but was resourceful and worked and found ways to get the equipment to do the job well. He improved the radio ministry that has made a huge impact in Kansas City and beyond and he trained many a life of service as a Christian and in public speaking. We owe him our deep gratitude for his contribution in our lives and for his example of a life lived out of love for the Savior. He was always kind and helpful when I saw him at Calvary events and when he and I got together to fellowship and talk about station history.
Will be praying for the entire Waterhouse family as you adjust to his promotion to heaven with the Lord.
John Hayden
Sunday November 19, 2017 at 7:47 pm
