For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared about someone who has been a hero in their life.
We honor these individuals today because we just celebrated National Hero Day on Sunday, October 8th.
Who is a Hero in your life? Give them a call or send them a card today!
Today is National Savings Day and to celebrate we shared some great and life-changing advice from the staff of Crown Financial Ministries. They put together a list of their favorite money saving tips.
“The Crown team makes it a priority to “practice what we preach”, which means that we have an office full of brilliant budgeters, savers, and investors, all serving as faithful stewards, eager to hear the words, “well done, good and faithful servant”. Because our staff is full of creative and practical ideas, we asked them to share some of their best savings and budgeting tips.”
Read the list of tips HERE.
We are happy to partner with Crown Financial Ministries to bring you My Money Life with Chuck Bentley. Tune in at 3:50pm each weekday to hear more practical and helpful financial advice from the Crown Team.
The Morning Thing shared a ministry update with TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dan Humphrey, CEO and Founder of TouchPointe.
He shared the history of how God called him and his wife Barb into ministry.
TouchPointe started in 2010. Dan shared how the ministry has grown and how God has opened a door for a new location.
He also shared details of a special time of prayer planned for Thursday, 10/12 at their new location, 107 West Gambier Street in Mount Vernon.
He also shared how to pray for the ministry.
You can stay connected at https://touchpointe.org/
Today, The Morning Thing shared 20 small ways you can add some spark to your life!
20 small ways to get out of your comfort zone.
Click HERE to read the full list from positivityblog.com
1. Eat the unusual thing.
2. Smile towards everyone.
3. Cook something new.
4. Mix up your music.
5. Work in complete silence and stillness.
6. Read something that your friends wouldn’t guess that you are reading.
7. Do all your shopping for the week.
8. Have a day of kindness.
9. Enjoy it all.
10. Watch something odd.
11. Listen to the sound of the world.
12. Take a day to be offline.
13. Take a news black out.
14. Hide a note for a loved one.
15. Take a different route.
16. Walk or take the bicycle to work.
17. Let it go just for today.
18. Go out.
19. Sit in a new place.
20. Throw out the things you haven’t used in 1 year.
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, so today we wanted to share some advice with you about boosting your mental health.
Caring for your mental health can lead to an improved mood, reduced anxiety, clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and improved self-esteem and confidence. Mental health is something that effects everyone, so make sure you are taking care of yourself.
To boost your mental health, Healthline.com suggests that you get good sleep, cut back on social media, strengthen your relationships, move your body (on your own terms), enjoy some nutrient-rich foods, know when to take it easy, make time for rest, and get some sunshine.
Click HERE to read the full article from Healthline.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to chat with Jeff Dolan, Front Line Director of Dogwood Blossoms Chorus. You can access the full conversation below.
Jeff shared about his background in music and how he got connected to the Dogwood Blossoms.
He talked about what makes this group special and how you become a member of the group.
He also shared the details of their concert on Sunday, 10/15.
The theme of this concert is “Thank You for the Music”.
The concert will be held in Thorne Performance Hall, inside the R.R. Hodges Chapel.
It starts at 3pm. Tickets are $18 at the door for adults. Kids 10 and under are free.
You can stay connected with the Dogwood Blossoms at their website http://www.dogwoodblossoms.org/
or on their Facebook Page.
If you are interested in membership, please call 740-324-5229. Following the concert, Jeff says that they will be diving right into their holiday music and plans for 2024.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Connie Oliver, Workforce Center Supervisor for Opportunity Knox about their upcoming Career Fair. You can access the full conversation below.
Connie shared the mission of the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and the many services that they provide to residents of Knox County.
She shared the details about their Career Fair on 10/11 from 1-6pm.
35 employers will be at the Fair ready to meet and network with future employees.
Connie also shared how prospective employees can register for help with building a strong resume and go through practice interviews.
To register for the Career Fair, call Opportunity Knox at 740-392-WORK (9675).
WNZR presents the October 2023 MVNU Presidential Update.
MVNU’s new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, talked with WNZR during his first week on the job.
Dr. Castleman is MVNU’s 8th President. He shared his history working in higher education including starting out in the MVNU Admissions Office. He shared memories from being part of this community 26 years ago.
Dr. Castleman also shared how he heard about this position and how he came to the decision to put his name into consideration.
Dr. Castleman gives his top priorities at MVNU which include focusing on growing enrollment, building a relationship with the Church of the Nazarene, and fostering a culture of hospitality. He also shares what it means to be Unapologetically Christian as a university.
Dr. Castleman shared about his family and his process of moving to Mount Vernon. He shared messages for students, faculty, and staff. He also shared how we can be praying for him and his family during this transition.
Click HERE to stay up to date with news from MVNU.
For our Friday Favorites, we celebrate the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival. The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite ways to eat apples.
We hope to see you in downtown Mount Vernon tonight (10/6). Click HERE to see the full list of activities and how you can register to win a Homemade PIE from The Least of These Ministries.
Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, spoke with WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart ahead of the Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival in downtown Mount Vernon.
Lacey shares details about this year’s activities which include an Apple Pie Eating Contest, Vintage Apple Cider Press Demonstrations, and more!
She also gives us the special entertainment planned and what food options will be available on site.
The Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival in downtown Mount Vernon this Friday from 5pm to 8pm.
Listen to the full conversation with Lacey below:
Rise and Shine 