Today is the first day of classes for Mount Vernon Nazarene University. Members of the WNZR Staff share messages of encouragement to new and returning students.
We hope that you have a great day and make this a great semester.
Remember to connect with WNZR to find encouragement every day.
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WNZR joins Mount Vernon Nazarene University to welcome new students today to campus.
It is NEW Student Move-In Day!
Tiffany Van Dame, MVNU’s Director of Student Life talked with Allison Prouty about this exciting day. She shared an overview of this year’s schedule including what she is most looking forward to as students return to campus.
Tiffany also shared goals that she has for the 23-24 school year and exciting new things that are happening for the student body.
Tiffany shares a special message for students and their families. She also shares how we can pray for her and her team as the school year begins.
Enjoy the conversation!
WNZR is honored to be part of Praisestock 2023.
Praisestock is an annual outdoor live Christian worship event highlighting outreach in the community.
Location: Ariel-Foundation Park, Schnormeier Event Center
Date: Sunday, August 20, 2023
Time: 10am – 6:15pm
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Directors Dave Ewart and Ben Staats about this wonderful event. They share the schedule, the importance of having local praise bands this year and whey this event is so important to the community.
2023 Lineup
10:00am: Welcome and Community Worship Service (led by Salvation Army Worship Team)
12:00 noon: Salvation Army Worship Team
12:45pm: Dave and Jen
1:30pm: Faith Outpost Worship Team
2:30pm: Chestnut Ridge
3:30pm: First Church of the Nazarene Worship Team
4:30pm: Covenant Christian Church Worship Team
5:30pm: Trinity Assembly of God Worship Team
Between performances, various Christian-based organizations in the community will be featured in an interview format.
Times are tentative and subject to change. Event will proceed rain or shine.
Food vendors will be at Praisestock.
Exhibitors will be there representing about 25 faith-based organizations throughout Knox County and Central Ohio to discuss their mission and successes. They will answer questions you might have. Many will have special treats or activities for the kids too! (Yes, kids are welcome!)
Here’s a tentative list of exhibitors planning to attend next Sunday:
– Food for the Hungry
– Risen Thrift
– Springs of Love
– Mental Health & Recovery
– Protect Women Ohio
– Center for Christian Virtue
– Hospice of North Central Ohio
– The Least of These Ministry
– KNCM (Knox Network of Christian Ministries)
– WNZR
– Starting Point
– The Lazarus Life Ministry
– Interchurch Social Services
– Hope Now Furniture Bank
– Touch Point
– The Escape Zone
– Place 4 Grace
– Revive Ohio
– Operation Christmas Child
– Joy of Living Camp
– Habitat for Humanity
– Gospel Supply
– Gideons International
– FootPrints for Jesus
– Life Wise Academy
– MMS Aviation
– Salvation Army
Find out more at praisestock.org
We have celebrated Back to School Week on The Morning Thing.
We wish the best of luck to all students and families impacted by this transition.
For our Friday Favorites, our hosts share about their favorite subject in school.
Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County – Cora Ruckman of Mount Vernon!
1st Runner Up – Izabelle Titus of Fredericktown
2nd Runner Up – Bridgette Koontz of Gambier
3rd Runner Up – Brystal Sharp of Fredericktown.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the girls. They talked about their beautiful dresses, the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!
WNZR was excited to connect with the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Royalty.
2023 Queen – Mia Armstrong
1st Runner Up – Reagan Ward
2nd Runner Up – Vivian Noble.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had a chance to chat with these ladies, along with the 2022 Queen, Anna Maglott.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Keep checking back throughout the week as WNZR shares more great interviews and results from the 2023 Knox County Fair. Also, get registered to win HERE!
Lacey Filkins, Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, was a special guest on The Morning Thing today. She shared all the details of tonight’s July First Friday.
The theme is “Wild July”!
Lacey gives us an overview of the schedule, parking information, details about this month’s Classic Car Cruise-In, and food choices.
The event is from 6pm – 9pm on Friday, 7/7 in downtown Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Click HERE to see more details about tonight’s event, plus see what is in WNZR’s “Clean Up, Drink Up, Soak Up and Frame Up” prize basket!
For our Friday Favorites today, The Morning Thing hosts celebrate the Columbus Zoo’s visit to July First Friday.
Alyssa and Marcy share their favorite animal to see when visiting the zoo.
Don’t miss a chance to see animals tonight on the Public Square in downtown Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear about penguins and manatees!
July First Friday is tonight from 6pm – 9pm!
Click HERE for more details about tonight’s event and how to register for WNZR’s “Clean Up, Drink Up, Soak Up and Frame Up” Prize Basket!
In honor of Independence Day, Alyssa and Marcy share their favorite ways to celebrate the 4th of July.
We hope and pray that you get time to spend with family and friends for this very special holiday.
Click HERE to hear from our hosts.
Rise and Shine 