Joe Rinehart and Jayme McMillan spoke with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to preview the new Food For The Hungry broadcast format and more in this great conversation ahead of the drive day.
Joe and Jayme both shared their involvement with Food For The Hungry, their roles for the broadcast, the impact of Food For The Hungry and more.
They also talked about why it is important for students to be involved with this project and shared personal stories of how people have been impacted when they volunteer.
Joe and Jayme wrap up with sharing what the Food For The Hungry slogan means to them.
Listen to the full conversation below or by clicking HERE.
WNZR spoke with Interchurch Social Services Branch Managers as we build up toward drive day for Food For The Hungry. Interchurch Social Services is a grant recipient of the food and funds that are raised during the annual drive.
Sheryl O’Neil tells us all about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Centerburg and what the greatest needs are heading into the new year. Sheryl also gives us an idea on what she would like to see for the ministry heading into 2024.
Katie Frazier tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services in Frederick Town and why she serves. She gives us a brief rundown of how the needs have grown this year and how people can help meet those needs.
Cindy Martin tells us about her involvement with Interchurch Social Services and how long she has been in the ministry. She gives us a rundown of the needs within her community and how they have grown and how people can help meet those needs. Cindy goes over her goals that she has for the ministry and what she would like to see heading into 2024. Listen in to hear how you can help and how you can pray for the needs within Knox County.
Listen to our full conversations with the Branch Managers below or by clicking HERE.
Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services in Knox County, joined WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart to talk about the impact of Food For The Hungry ahead of the annual broadcast.
Interchurch Social Services has seen an increase in households and individuals seeking assistance. Now more than ever it is important to help in the fight against food insecurity.
Carolyn shares stats for 2023 compared to 2022, the biggest needs that Interchurch has heading into the new year, and more.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army. This is a busy time for the ministry as they serve families in our community for Christmas. Christine shares some eye-opening stats of their service numbers for 2023. The need has greatly increased. She shares her biggest needs right now and her goals for 2024. They shared a top 10 list for the food pantry and how the Army can take a dollar donation and turn that into $4.89 worth of food! Christine also shared how we can pray for her and her team.
The Salvation Army needs volunteers on Friday’s Food For The Hungry Drive Day and for red kettles. Can you help? Please call 740-392-8716.
Click HERE for more information about The Salvation Army.
WNZR’s Allison Prouty talked with Food For The Hungry volunteer, Audrey Spearman. Audrey shared how she got involved with this incredible project. She also shares how she volunteers each year to feed the crew on Drive Day. Audrey also shares the exciting news that the Festival of Trees is returning to Apple Valley! You can see 9 trees at the Floral Valley Community Center and drop off a donation for Food For The Hungry. The collection will continue throughout December. The Floral Valley Community Center is located at 850 Crestrose Drive in Howard. Their hours are: Monday through Friday: 2pm – 7pm Saturday 9AM – 7PM Sunday Noon – 7PM
Click HERE for more information on Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation with Audrey Spearman.
MVNU’s new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR with our monthly MVNU Update.
Dr. Carson Castleman talked about wrapping up fall semester. He shared that he is so thankful for the opportunity to come to MVNU to serve along the faculty, staff, and students. He announced the hiring of a two new Vice Presidents. The new VP of Spiritual Life and Church Relations is Rev. David Mills. The new VP for Enrollment and Marketing is Johnna Vanover, a 2011 MVNU graduate.
Dr. Carson Castleman also shared an update on the Strategic Investment Projects or SIP’s. He shared the latest news on the Master of Science and Speech Language Pathology, Master of Social Work and Doctorate Program of Nurse Practitioners.
MVNU is also starting an exciting program called Ignite. This new two-year certificate program is designed to support high school graduates with intellectual disabilities.
Dr. Castleman also talked about two challenges for all colleges and universities – budgeting and enrollment. He shared his plans for building lasting connections and opportunities for growth.
Dr. Castleman talked about his top priorities for MVNU in the year 2024. His top priority is enrollment, and he wants others to know and experience MVNU.
He shares a special message for students, faculty and staff as the fall semester ends. He also shares a family update and the Castleman plans for Christmas.
Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.
Kathy Brechler joined us to share all the details for this year’s Kenyon Snowflake Gala. She talked about the theme for this year’s gala being Swing Into The Holidays. There will be music, dining, and fundraising throughout the night.
Kathy also shared about the agenda for the night and more on the William A. Stroud Jr. Award that will be given out. The date for this year’s event is Dec. 8th at the Lowry Center at Kenyon College. It will begin at 6pm.
Deadline to get your tickets is Monday, Dec. 4th. You can get your tickets HERE.
If you listen to The Morning Thing, you know that Wednesday mornings from 8am to 9am are special. We have a weekly feature called “Wayback Wednesday”. We play music and artists from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s.
We were super excited to find a book that celebrated one of our favorite decades! Let us introduce you to Mixtape Theology – a devotional and retrospective inspired by 90s Christian music and culture. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to talk with authors, William “Ashley” Mofield and Rachel Cash. They shared their passion for this decade and the inspiration for writing the book. Mixtape Theology takes fans of 90s Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) to “Another Time, Another Place” to “Dive” into the biblical passages and messages behind their favorite 90s music and artists!
Rachel and Ashly share how they chose the artists and songs to be featured, plus memories from this special decade. You can connect at www.mixtapethology.com Find them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook by searching for Mixtape Theology.
There is an exciting family event happening this Saturday in Fredericktown! Join the Big Blue Crew and have some fun at the 2023 Fredericktown Christmas Walk.
The Morning Thing featured members of the Walk Committee on Wednesday and Thursday. Listen in as they share highlights of the schedule, details of the numerous activities, and what this event means to the community. Each member talks about how important it is to support one another and the great impact that all money raised at the Walk will have on families from Fredericktown.
Proceeds from the Fredericktown Christmas Walk support Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army through Food For The Hungry. The Walk proceeds also support the Fredericktown Community Relief fund which helps residents with financial support for rent and utilities.
Enjoy the conversations with Loely Lepley, Cecelia McClelland, Robin McClay, Kristine Lindeman, Ellen Hoam, and Carolyn Fergus.
For the latest updates on The Fredericktown Christmas Walk, go to their Facebook page.
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