December 20, 2003 FCC Attn: Secretary's Office Closed Captioning 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 RE: REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FROM COMMISSION'S CLOSED CAPTIONING RULES HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES respectfully submits this petition requesting exemptions, from the closed captioning requirements, under Section 79.1 of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. & 79.1. Part 79.1 Section F Compliance would impose an undue burden to HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES for the following reasons: HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES is not funded nor granted by outside sources. They are solely responsible for any financial obligations. HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES is self-funded, with the exception of a few monthly donations, so the added cost would be an undue burden on the ministry at this time. Again, we respectfully request that HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES be exempt from the closed captioning requirement for the above stated reasons. We may be reached at: HEALING MIRACLES MINISTRIES 13210 Hidcote court Huntersville, N.C. 28078 704-948-8737 Sincerely, Joan Able Amabile - President /s/