For our Friday Favorites this week, we celebrate our Moms!
Marcy and Alyssa, your Morning Thing hosts share their favorite stories about their Moms.
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Happy Mothers Day from all of us at WNZR!
The Morning Thing shared 8 beautiful prayers for Moms this Mother’s Day. All from Christianity.com, the prayers touch the lives and hearts of Moms in all different situations and walks of life this Mother’s Day.
Read the encouraging prayers by clicking HERE.
-Alyssa from The Morning Thing
This week, The Morning Thing is honoring Moms. Today, we shared some inspiration from imom.com – 25 Affirmations for Mom.
If we are honest, we tend to be self-critical, especially with how we handle Motherhood.
Author Mary Jo Wyse gives us a two-part challenge:
#1 – Start giving yourself affirmations every day. Pick one or two from the list below.
#2 – Use these affirmations to praise someone else. Recognize another Mom.
Click HERE to read the full article.
1. I’m doing the best I can.
2. I don’t need to be perfect.
3. I work hard to teach my kids to be good people.
4. I am the best mom for my kid(s).
5. God made me a mom for a reason.
6. I make mistakes just like everyone else.
7. Discipline is hard to follow through with, but I’m trying.
8. I’m lovable.
9. Trying counts and I try hard to be a good role model for my kids.
10. I’m not always patient with my kids, but I’m trying.
11. I’m glad I can admit my mistakes to my kids because it teaches them humility.
12. Not every moment of the day needs to be productive. I’m allowed down time and silence.
13. I work hard at creating happy memories for my kids.
14. I’m my kids’ best advocate.
15. I’m teaching my kids with the best tools I have.
16. I don’t need to spend money to create a happy home. My hugs and affection go a long way.
17. I am God’s beautiful creation.
18. Every day that I pour love and attention into my kids, they grow a bit stronger and more capable.
19. I’ve had to work at this job of motherhood, but I’ve done well so far.
20. I can’t prevent every mishap from occurring in my child’s life, but that’s OK.
21. When I slip up, it becomes a teaching moment for my kids. I have lots of opportunities to teach my kids! That makes them so lucky to have me as a mom.
22. I am not my mother, my sister, or anyone else. I do motherhood my own way.
23. I’m learning.
24. I’m getting better at this day after day, week after week. I will continue to improve year after year.
25. I’m a good mom.
Philippians 4:6-8 – Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
We continued celebrating Moms for Mother’s Week on The Morning Thing as we get closer to Mother’s Day. Today we shared the origins of Mother’s Day as a holiday and some surprising facts about the day. Read more HERE.
We also talked about 10 Things You Need to Stop Waiting to Do from iMOM.com! Read the full list HERE.
One thing that is not on that list, but definitely is something you should have on your radar is Mom’s Night Out! It is just around the corner, don’t miss out on the fun and make sure to get your tickets today. It will be taking place in the chapel building on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Thorne Performance Hall on Friday, May 19th. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are free and you can find them HERE.
We look forward to fun night out with you!
-The Morning Thing
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace Executive Director and Beth Landis, Manager of the NEW P4G Thrift Shop.
The ladies shared the exciting news of the Grand Opening for this new initiative of the Place 4 Grace Ministry.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
They shared the story of how God has opened this door to serve Moms and babies in our community.
They also shared all the details of the Grand Opening from May 11 – 13.
P4G Thrift Shop is located at 506 North Main Street in Mount Vernon.
Visit their website p4gthrift.com for more information
Visit place4grace.com for more information about the ministry overall, to donate or to volunteer.
Alyssa Sidle of The Morning Thing talked with Lindsey VanGundy, Extension Educator with the Knox County OSU Extension Office.
They talked about this year’s 4H Summer Camp.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.
Lindsey shared details on the date, location, benefits, activities and the approaching deadline.
The registration deadline is THIS Wednesday, 5/10!
You do not have to be a 4H member to attend camps. Scholarships are available!
Contact Lindsey at 740-397-0401 with any questions or for more information.
Click HERE for more camp information.
Click HERE to register.
MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding, talked with The Morning Thing for his final Presidential Update.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Dr. Spaulding shared an update on his health and talked about how this graduation would be bittersweet. Dr. Spaulding will be retiring after MVNU’s Commencement on 5/6/23.
He talked about the accomplishments that he is proud of, shared memories from his time at MVNU and gave us an update on the Presidential Search.
Dr. Spaulding shared a special message to the Class of 2023 and all MVNU students. He also shared encouragement for MVNU Faculty and Staff.
He shared the plans that he and Sharon have for retirement, including a trip to Florida and a move to Sunbury.
The WNZR Staff want to thank Dr. Henry and Sharon Spaulding for their incredible service to our ministry and Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Please join us in praying for this transition for their family and MVNU.
Dr. Spaulding,
Thanks for the many conversations and valuable information that we have shared over these past few years. It has been my honor to talk with you each month as we highlight a very special place – 800 Martinsburg Road! Your legacy will live on at MVNU. God bless you in retirement.
Marcy Rinehart
WNZR Station Manager
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories from this school year.
Click HERE to hear from Marcy Rinehart, Allison Prouty and Ricky Geyer.
Allison and Ricky are headed to internships for their summer. Please pray for this transition for them and Marcy.
Alyssa Sidle joins the show next week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Morning Thing is a great way to start your day, weekdays 6am – 9am.
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!
We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.
On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Mackenzie Holder.
Mackenzie is from Johnstown, Ohio. She is graduating with a degree in Communication and Media (Digital Media).
Mackenzie shares what brought her to MVNU and how she found her way to WNZR.
She has held many jobs at WNZR including Office Assistant, Co-Host of The Morning Thing, Communication Department Assistant, Voice of the Cougars Social Media Team, plus Head Editor of the Lakeholm Viewer.
Mackenzie shares some memories and lessons that she has learned over these past 4 years.
She asks for prayer for her future. Mackenzie will be attending Miami University in the fall to get her Masters Degreee in Sports Management.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
This week, The Morning Thing is shining the spotlight on our WNZR Seniors!
We have 8 graduating seniors on our Big Blue Crew.
On Wednesday, we shared a conversation with Kasey Middaugh.
Kasey is from Bellefontaine, Ohio. He is graduating with a degree in Christian Ministries with a focus in youth and family.
Kasey shares what brought him to MVNU and how he found his way to WNZR through his fiancée Zoe Bricker.
He shares some memories and lessons that he has learned being part of the WNZR Team.
Kasey also shares the exciting news about his new job with Pataskala Church of the Nazarene.
Please pray for Zoe and Kasey as they prepare for their wedding on 8/5!
Click HERE to enjoy the conversation!
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Rise and Shine 