Category: Inspirational

Hey Mom, we found some powerful prayers for your kids in school

Prayer is powerful! It should be our first response to any situation.
Moms, we know that your life is hard. You are trying to balance crazy schedules while you work hard to raise your children.
We want to help!
imom.com shares 7 Powerful Prayers for Moms to pray during this school year. We hope that these prayers can encourage and strengthen you.
Keep up the good work Mom!

Click HERE to read the full article from author Lisa Rowell.

1. A Prayer for Friendship and Kindness

Father, I ask that You surround my child with other kids who see the best and bring out the best in him. Peer influence plays such a big part in my child’s character development. Since I can’t pick my child’s friends during the school day, I ask that You steer him toward friends who practice kindness and show love and respect toward everyone. And, God, help my child be a positive influence over his friends and classmates. Amen.

2. A Prayer for Safety and Security

Hey, God. I admit I’m more than a little nervous sometimes sending my child to school. I feel scared that something will happen when I’m not there to protect her. It just seems like every time I scroll through the news, I see one more reason why I should feel scared. Father, please calm my worries. I don’t want to carry them around. Keep my child safe today. I’m asking not just for physical protection but to please guard her heart and mind from harm, too. Keep her safe from hurtful words or actions of others. I know You love my child even more than I do and are always with her, even when I am not. Amen.

3. A Prayer for Purpose

God, I know You have a purpose and a plan for my child’s life. During this school year, I ask that you give him opportunities to begin to discover his unique purpose and the courage to hone his talents with passion and perseverance. Guide my child’s steps this year so he can confidently walk through the doors you open.  And, Father, I want to parent with purpose. Help me parent my child from the perspective that Your purpose and plan for Him is not just about what he does today but also about who he is becoming. Amen.

4. A Prayer for the Love of Learning

Father, I want my child never to lose her love of learning. Give her the confidence to remain curious, not just this school year but throughout her life. Equip her with resilience so she doesn’t see failing as a reason to stop but only as a place to pause, assess, and try a new way. Of course, You already know that prayers for children’s success in school often include requests for good grades. And, yes, I want those good marks for my child; however, I want her to find joy in the process of learning, too. Amen.

5. A Prayer for Respect and Responsibility

Hey, God. I need your help. Please instill in my child a deep understanding of respect for himself and others. Give him opportunities to practice honoring the feelings, thoughts, and boundaries of kids in his class and on the bus. And, Father, show me ways I can step back a little so my child can step up in responsibility by taking the lead in places where he is ready, whether it’s in managing his homework or asking for help from the teacher when he needs it. Amen.

6. A Prayer for Peace for the Momma Heart

Father, I need some peace this school year. Not the peace and quiet of naptime, but peace for my heart. Sometimes I find myself caught up in the “what if” cycle of thinking. What if my child gets bullied? What if my child doesn’t make any friends? What if my child can’t do the work? What if something bad happens at school? I don’t want to think this way, so please guide my thoughts with Your gentle hand. Lead me away from fear and anxiety toward a place of trust and confidence in your unfailing love. I know in that space with You, I will experience peace and rest this school year. Amen.

7. A Prayer for Wisdom for the Momma Mind

God, You can read my mind, so you already know all the thoughts swirling around in there. It’s a lot—I know. Being a mom is heavy and light all at once. I’m winging it more than half the time, especially during these school years. My child is exposed to so much more than I encountered at that age. I need your help to make the right choices. Give me the wisdom to make the right choices for my family, even if they go against what everyone else seems to be doing. Amen.

What prayers for children’s success do you find yourself praying?

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What teachable moments can we find on the sports field?

Today, The Morning Thing talked about the power of sports. We shared some insight from AllProDad.com about how to have teachable moments on the sports field.
Click HERE to read the full article.

The article shared 7 invaluable lessons that can be learned through recreational sports. These are great lessons for kids to learn, but we also believe that any adult, at any age can pull wisdom from this list.

1. Perspective
2. Perseverance
3. Teamwork
4. Responsibility
5. Respect Authority
6. Teachability
7. The value of FUN!

We also had a special Wayback Wednesday celebrating the wonderful world of sports. We featured songs from the WNZR Vault from artists that are BIG Sports Fans.
Check out who these artists are cheering on this year!

  1. Mac Powell is the lead singer of the successful christian rock band THIRD DAY.
    A die-hard sports fan, Mac’s allegiances belong to the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Falcons.
  2. Bart Millard of MercyMe – fan of Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers (baseball)
  3. Matthew West – Chicago Cubs
  4. Steven Curtis Chapman – his daughter Stevey Joy goes to the University of Alabama  
  5. Jeremy Camp – Indianapolis Colts
  6. Natalie Grant – Seattle Seahawks
  7. Crowder – Georgia Bulldogs
  8. TobyMac – loves golf, went to Liberty University on a golf scholarship!
  9. Mandisa was a Tennessee Titans fan. She got to sing the National Anthem at one of their games
  10. Lauren Daigle – Joe Burrow fan – they both went to LSU
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The power of Communication – how are you using your words today?

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some insight on communication from Crosswalk.com
We had a list of 5 things that Christians say that don’t help anyone.
Click HERE to see the full article.

Here are the highlights:

1. “Everything happens for a reason.”

2. “Time heals all wounds.”

3. “It doesn’t matter, only Jesus matters.”

4. “God needed another angel.”

5. “You’re in my thoughts and prayers.”

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. – 1 John 3:16-18

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Knox Public Health is helping teens with driver’s education training

Knox Public Health has exciting news to share. There is an exciting program for driver’s education – the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program.
Suzanne Dapprich, the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Safe Communities Coordinator and Nicole Lybarger, Public Relations Coordinator stopped by WNZR to share about this wonderful program.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Knox Public Health has received two grants from the Ohio Department of Public Safety. The first one totaled $15,000 which has been distributed to area youth. Knox County has now received the second phase of the grant – $142,000 to use for the Drive to Succeed Scholarships.

The ladies share the goals of the program and how these scholarships can help families in our community. They also take us through the process for applications and what happens once students are accepted in the program.

Students can apply by reaching out to Suzanne Dapprich at sdrapprich@knoxhealth.com or call 740-392-2200, Ext. 2225.
More information is also available at knoxhealth.com

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It’s time to have some FALL FUN!

Today on The Morning Thing, we shared some fun fall activities for your family from Crosswalk.com
Let’s all get out and enjoy this weather!
Click HERE to access the full article.

Here are some of our favorite ideas:

1. Go to the Playground

2. Go Fishing

3. Go Camping

4. Hunt for Treasure

5. Visit a Farm or Petting Zoo

6. Play Outdoor Games

7. Go to the Park

There are SO many ways to have fun together in one of the best seasons of the year. Be creative, grab a jacket and get outside to enjoy the beautiful colors of fall!

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Knox Pages prepares for their project “Intel – Beyond the Chip”

WNZR is honored to partner with Knox Pages on a special project called “Intel – Beyond the Chip”.
Knox Pages reporters Cheryl Splain and Grant Richey stopped by the WNZR studios to share about the plan for this reporting.
Click HERE for the full conversation or click on the audio box below.

They will take a trip to Sherwood, Oregon to find out how Intel has impacted a community that is similar to Mount Vernon.
They shared the scope of the project, their goals and how to stay connected with the reporting.
WNZR will be sharing conversations with Cheryl and Grant throughout this process. So keep listening as they gather information that can provide insight as Intel’s move to Ohio becomes a reality.
You can follow their stories on KnoxPages.com

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Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon collects Coats for Kids

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon has kicked off their annual collection – Coats for Kids. Lisa Lloyd shared the exciting news of this year’s collection with Marcy Rinehart on The Morning Thing.
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

The club first started hosting this collection in 1987! This year’s goal is to collect 434 coats. If they reach that goal, they will surpass over 20,000 coats since that first collection.

They are looking for coats in all sizes. There are 30 collection points around Knox County. Gault’s Plaza Cleaners takes care of cleaning all coats. Interchurch Social Services distributes the coats throughout the county. The deadline to donate is 10/31.

Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon remains dedicated to its mission of improving the lives of children and families. For more information on how you can donate, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.

2024 Kiwanis Coats for Kids Collection Points:
CENTERBURG
Centerburg Elementary: 207 South Preston Street
Centerburg Middle/High School: 3782 Columbus Road
Park National Bank: 35 West Main Street

DANVILLE
Danville Elementary/Middle School: 205 Rambo Street
Danville High School: 10 Rambo Street
Park National Bank: 4 South Market Street

FREDERICKTOWN
Fredericktown Elementary/Middle/High School: 111 Stadium Drive
Park National Bank: 137 North Main Street

GAMBIER
Gambier Child Care Center (Head Start): 119 Meadow Lane
The Peoples Bank: 103 East Wiggin Street
Wiggin Street Elementary: 207 East Wiggin Street

HOWARD
East Knox Jr./Sr. High School: 23227 Coshocton Road

MOUNT VERNON
CES Credit Union: 1215 Yauger Road & 400 West Chestnut Street
Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road
Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road
Knox County Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street
Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road
Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street
Knox Public Health: 11660 Upper Gilchrist Rd
Knox Technical Center: 308 Martinsburg Road

Mount Vernon City Schools:
– Columbia Elementary: 150 Columbus Road
– Dan Emmett Elementary: 108 Mansfield Road
– East Elementary: 714 East Vine Street
– Mount Vernon High School: 300 Martinsburg Road
– Mount Vernon Middle School: 298 Martinsburg Road
– Pleasant Street Elementary: 305 East Pleasant Street
– Twin Oak Elementary: 8888 Martinsburg Road

Ohio Eastern Start Home: 1451 Gambier Road
Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue
Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue
SPI Spot: 400 South Main Street
The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road
United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street

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The Winter Sanctuary introduces a new Executive Director and big plans for 2025

Joe Springer is the new Executive Director of the Winter Sanctuary. He stopped by The Morning Thing to share some exciting news about this wonderful community outreach.
Click HERE for the full conversation.

Joe talked about how he made his way to Mount Vernon. He shared his history with the Winter Sanctuary. He has served as Operations Director and Advocate.

Joe also talked about the mission and services of the Winter Sanctuary.
The shelter opens November 1st and closes the end of April – this is a seasonal emergency shelter. The Advocacy Program runs year-round.

Joe shared the goals for the Winter Sanctuary for the 2024-2025 season. The biggest goal is to have permanent shelter for the community. They have kicked off a capital campaign for a new location and building.
Joe wants the community to know that the Winter Sanctuary is the only emergency shelter in the county. He also wants people to know that the advocacy program operates year-round. He talks about how residents here in Knox County can help them live out their mission. He also shares how people can support their ministry. Joe also shares how we can pray for him and his team at the Winter Sanctuary. They are looking for an Advocate/Volunteer Coordinator and 4 Guest Supervisors to join the team.

You can send donations to P.O. Box 421, Mount Vernon or online at https://www.thewintersanctuary.com/

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WNZR Talks with Cast from Anne of Green Gables The Early Years!

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle was able to chat with the cast from Anne of Green Gables The Early Years, the new show from Orange Barrel Production Company!

We spoke with Willow Barnard (Anne Shirley), Catherine Haws (Marilla Cuthbert), Tony Montgomery (Matthew Cuthbert), and Hera Shupp (Rachel Lynde.)

The cast shared about their backgrounds in theatre, their roles in Anne of Green Gables The Early Years, what they have enjoyed being a part of the cast, and lots more!

The show will be presented at the Crossroads Theater at the Mount Vernon Developmental Center, Oct 11th-12th and 18th-19th! Learn more about the show and get tickets HERE!

Listen to the full conversations with the cast below or by clicking HERE!

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