Lincoln Wood Baptist Church
Pastor David F. Pledger
11803 Adel
Houston, Texas 77067
e-mail: DavidPledger@aol.com

November 18, 2003

Federal Communications Commission
Disabilities Rights Office
445 12th Street SW
Washington, Dc 20544

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am writing to ask that you consider granting us an exemption for the Closed 
Captioning Requirements for 2004 for our local church television program.  I 
am asking your consideration because this will cause an undue burden. 

We are a relative small congregation of about 100 members.  We have a 30-
minute religious program on KLTJ TV 22, Houston, Texas each Sunday at 12:00 
PM.  The cost of producing the programs and buying the airtime averages about 
$3000.00 per month.  Our church income averages about $11,000.00 per month.  
We have never asked for money on our program and all that we offer is a free 
cassette copy of the message to those that desire it.  We consider this 
program to be a ministry of our church.  It appears that for us to add the 
closed captioning will increase our cost $200.00 per program or $800 to $1000 
a month.  This added cost would be an undue burden for us.  It probably means 
that we will not continue our program. 

If you will consider this request for the exemption I would be very thankful.  
The television station tells us that they need a copy of the exemption or a 
statement showing that we are being considered for the exemption.  If you need 
more information please contact me at 281-440-0623 or by email.  Again your 
prompt attention will be very much appreciated. 

Very truly yours,

David F. Pledger