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”.
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
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
The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Bege Wiegman from Manage Your Memories and Messes.
Bege shared the mission behind this exciting, new ministry to senior citizens in our community.
She shared how this free ministry is helping seniors who want to: downsize, declutter a room, closet or files and preserve keepsakes.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
This service is provided by a local pastor and a dedicated team of volunteers who have passed background checks. Each year, they give over 300 hours to serve an average of 20-30 clients.
They adhere to COVID precautions. References are available.
For more details on how to get volunteer with Manage Your Memories and Messes, please call Coordinator, Bege Wiegman at 740-501-1856 or email bjwmemories@gmail.com
Today (1/25/21) is Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day! This fun, stress-relieving toy was actually created by accident. Click HERE to read up on the history of bubble wrap and how it was finally used for preserving delicate items through shipping.
(picture from www.daysoftheyear.com)
We love to use bubble wrap to decrease our stress. Our advice is to keep some on hand for popping when you feel anxious or stressed.
We also shared some other great and simple ways to relieve stress:
Click HERE for the full article.
16 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety from www.healthline.com
The bottom line – Although stress and anxiety may arise in your workplace
and personal life, there are many simple ways to reduce the pressure you feel.
These tips often involve getting your mind away from the source of stress.
Exercise, mindfulness, music and physical intimacy can all work to relieve
anxiety — and they will improve your overall work-life balance as well.
WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Diana Wetzel, Executive Director for Knox Starting Point.
They talked about the importance of Sanctity of Human Life Month.
Diana shared how Starting Point is recognizing and celebrating this special month.
She also shared about their new virtual healing journey for those suffering from reproductive loss.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE to start your virtual healing journey.
You can find out more at www.knoxstartingpoint.com
Think you’re pregnant?
Facing a difficult decision?
Text or Call 740-393-0370
Starting Point is a safe, non-judgmental place to receive accurate information, prenatal services, licensed counseling, and material resources for needs related to sexuality, unexpected pregnancy, family life and reproductive loss.
All services and materials are free to you!
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Lisa Mazzari, Executive Director of Knox County’s Food For The Hungry.
Today is the DAY!
Lisa shares details about all activities including:
– Collection Points
– Thanks Partner Board Members
– Ways to donate including online
– Exciting news about how postal workers are picking up donations in mailboxes all across the county today
– Food For The Hungry Grants
– Distribution Model for 2020
– How to listen to and watch the annual broadcast today
– 2020 Goal
– How important each gift is this year
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty
WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Lori Bosworth of WRP CPAs.
Lori shares the many different ways that you can give to Food For The Hungry.
She also shares the importance of every gift this year because of the pandemic.
Lori also shares the great news of how each donation stays here locally to help families within the donor’s community.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Lori Totman, Director of the Knox County Park District about the annual Fire and Ice Event.
This event is returning for 2020 with some changes because of COVID-19.
Lori shares the exciting news of how her group of volunteers worked hard to provide this event for families and how donations from residents will help Food Food For The Hungry.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Fire and Ice will be held as two drive-through events simultaneously at Wolf Run Regional Park and Millwood Church of Christ. The drive-through events are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 5-8 p.m. at both locations. Both sites will place 300 sparkling luminaria to magically guide you through the Wolf Run Regional Park parking lot located at 17621 Yauger Road, Mount Vernon and Millwood Church of Christ located at 10900 Millersburg Road in Howard. Park District staff and church personnel will be on hand to accept food and monetary donations for Food For The Hungry.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty
WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Captain Christine Moretz of Mount Vernon’s Salvation Army.
Christine shared how the pandemic has impacted the Salvation Army and compared service stats from 2019 to 2020.
She shared her biggest needs for the organization and the goals she has set for 2021.
They also talked about how the Salvation Army is helping residents with other needs including mental health issues and spiritual needs.
Christine also talked about the power of each donation and each dollar.
They also talk about how Food For The Hungry “works together to care for our neighbors”.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:
Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares
#WNZR #TheMorningThing #FFTHCares #WorkingTogether #FFTHKnoxCounty
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