Easter is coming soon! Thursday’s show was for the Kids in your family.
Check out these FUN ideas for your family from www.imom.com.
Make this Easter extra special for your KIDS! The Morning Thing shares ideas for a great holiday.
WNZR’s March Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr
WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our March Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
Topics include:
– The City’s current construction projects including an update on the Kokosing River Restoration Project
– Update on the Ohio 13 relocation project
– The need for more local housing
– Shellmar Park Update
– City’s partnership with the Knox County Land Bank for environmental work at the former American National Can property
– Updates on the Mount Vernon Police and Fire Departments
– Spring Clean-Ups going on around the city
– BIG announcements about the re-opening of the Hiawatha Water Park & Pool and the 4th of July fireworks
– Goals for April
Website: www.mountvernonohio.org
Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon
Twitter: citymv1805
Encouragement for Marriage – The Morning Thing 3/11/21
Are you married? Our show on Thursday, 3/11 was for you!
We shared some powerful encouragement for married couples.
Our staff at WNZR hears this statement often – Communication is the KEY to Life!
Communication in a marriage is crucial.
We shared 3 Communication Tools Your Marriage Needs.
Click HERE to read about these great tools from imom.com
We also shared details about creating a Spark Jar for your marriage.
What’s a Spark Jar?
A Spark Jar is a go-to when you need inspiration or motivation. Most people say the spark in a relationship begins to fade when the two people start to take each other for granted. This simple tool will help you reconnect and invest in your marriage again.
Click HERE for directions on how to create this marriage tool.
We also shared 10 Ideas on how to make time for your Spouse. Click HERE to read the article from familylife.com
It’s Pack Your Lunch Day! What are you having?
It is “Pack Your Lunch Day”. We struggle with this daily task, do you?
We found some yummy lunch box ideas for adults!
Click HERE for some great ideas!
We would love to hear from you. What are you packing? Is there something that you look forward to eating? A lunch choice that makes the day better?
Email us at wnzr@mvnu.edu
We would love to share some lunch ideas that will help all of us “brown baggers”.
March MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the March MVNU Presidential Update.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Dr. Spaulding shared the latest campus updates on several topics including:
- How MVNU is doing with COVID.
- MVNU’s saliva testing
- MVNU’s Calendar and details on the remainder of Spring Semester
- Finalized plans for graduation 2021
- Plans for the 2021-2022 academic year
- The reorganization of the MVNU Board of Trustees
- Upcoming construction projects for campus
- Top goals for the last two months of the spring semester
- How we can pray for MVNU and the Spaulding family throughout the month of March
For the latest update on Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go online to https://www.mvnu.edu/news
WNZR’s Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr
WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our February Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.
Topics include:
- The City’s problems with wastewater and the new rate increase
- Updates from the Utilities Department and other construction projects
- Street Resurfacing
- Police Department updates, including staffing changes and body cams
- The addition of a new fire station
- Sidewalk snow removal
- The City’s new IT contract
- Tree Harvesting
- Memorial Day 2021
- Goals for March
Click HERE to hear the conversation.
You can stay connected to the Mayor’s Office and his administration in multiple ways:
– Website www.mountvernonohio.org
– Facebook – Search “The City of Mount Vernon Ohio” – https://www.facebook.com/The-City-of-Mount-Vernon-Ohio-1416953861968803
– Twitter – Search “citymv1805” – https://twitter.com/citymv1805?lang=en
The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Focus on Ministry
The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on ministries all this week. For our Friday Favorites, our co-hosts shared their favorite ministry moments.
We encourage you to get connected to a local ministry. Find a place to serve. Find a way to get involved.
God will richly bless you as you serve!
WNZR shines the spotlight on Place 4 Grace
The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kandee Popham, Executive Director for Place 4 Grace.
Kandee shared how the Place 4 Grace team has learned some valuable lessons this past year. She also shared how God has richly blessed them in the midst of this pandemic.
Kandee shares great news about recent fundraising for the ministry. She also shares about the board’s recent approval for the official opening!
Kandee shares goals for 2021 and the exciting news that Place 4 Grace is hiring multiple positions.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more details on the ministry and how to support them, follow Place 4 Grace online:
Website – https://place4grace.com/
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/Place4Grace
WNZR shines the spotlight on TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources
The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dan Humphrey, Founder and CEO of TouchPointe Marriage and Family Resources.
Dan shared the story about the founding of the outreach, their mission and details about the services that TouchPointe provides to residents of our community. He shared the exciting story of how the ministry found and moved to their new location at 400 S Gay St, Mt Vernon.
Dan also shared exciting news about how TouchPointe is now connected to a licensed counselor and there are new monthly training initiatives for volunteers.
He also shares lessons learned in 2020 and the goals set for 2021.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more details on the ministry and their services, follow TouchPointe online:
Website – https://touchpointe.org/
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/TouchPointeFamily
WNZR shines the spotlight on Knox Starting Point
The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart and Wesley Boston talked with two representatives from a wonderful ministry – Knox Starting Point.
Diana Wetzel, Executive Director of Starting Point shared how God has been blessing the ministry even in the midst of a pandemic. She shared exciting news about new ministry outreach for 2021. Diana also shared her big goals for the new year.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Jenn Furray, Development Director of Starting Point shared the exciting news about their new outreach – Cultural Converations. This new part of the ministry will greatly help youth in our community.
Jenn also shared about Starting Point’s “Journey of Healing”. This powerful new outreach will help those who have been through a reproductive loss.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
For more details on how to get involved and connected, follow Starting Point online:
Website – https://www.knoxstartingpoint.com/
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/KnoxStartingPoint
