Church at Chapel Hill is hosting their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 4 to 7:30pm. Connie Jackson, Children’s Director, and Pastor Jon Whisner joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to talk about this year’s festival. They shared with us where the idea came from to host a community event like this, what will be happening at this year’s event, and why families should come out.
There will be Food Trucks, a Trunk or Treat, Costume Contests and Parades, Hayrides, Games, Live Music, and lots more! Listen in as Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner give all the details for this year’s event.
Big Blue will be on site and our Big Blue Crew will be broadcasting live from 4pm to 6pm!
Kevin Henthorn, Knox County Veterans Services, joined Alyssa Sidle in talking about the National Day of the Deployed.
Kevin shared his insight into what it is like to be a deployed service member and also what the family of the service member faces. He also told us how we can better help deployed service members and their families.
Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Henthorn below:
Today The Morning Thing shared powerful Christian quotes that can help encourage your faith today and get you ready for the rest of this week.
“Everyone loves to read words of encouragement and positivity, especially in the form of Christian quotes. Inspiration is subjective, as different people will find different things to be inspiring. However, Christians can unite around one inspirational source—God himself. God is the basis for all of our inspiration because He is the basis for everything good and everything worth imitating. From the teachings of Jesus Christ to the wisdom of theologians, saints, and modern-day leaders, Christian quotes have the power to inspire, comfort, and guide us in our faith journey. In this compilation, we’ve curated 50 remarkable Christian quotes that span centuries and denominations, offering insights into the profound and timeless truths that continue to shape the lives of believers around the world. Join us on a journey of faith and reflection as we explore these inspirational words of wisdom.”
We hope you are uplifted by these inspirational quotes today! Read the full list HERE.
For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories of their favorite pastors. Listen to some powerful stories below.
We hope that you take time this month to honor your Pastor! Click HERE for some practical ways to say thank you!
We’ve all heard the saying, “How you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it.” This adage holds a lot of truth. The way you begin your morning can significantly impact your overall productivity and mood throughout the day. Fortunately, there are several simple yet effective strategies you can employ to have a better morning and ensure a more productive day. Today Allison and Alyssa shared 21 on them!
Things like getting a good night’s sleep and relaxing before heading out to work may seem obvious, but this article breaks into the benefits backed up by statistics and science. Read the full list HERE.
Starting your day right is the key to having a better morning and a more productive day. Incorporating these 21 strategies into your daily routine can make a significant difference in your overall well-being and efficiency. Remember, it’s not about being perfect but striving for progress. By consistently applying these practices, you can enjoy a more satisfying and productive life. So, why not start tomorrow morning? Your better mornings and more productive days await.
The Morning Thing shared a conversation about an exciting collection to benefit families in Knox County. WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Kiwanis Member about the club’s annual Coats for Kids Collection. You can access the full conversation below.
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners for the drive. During the month of October, gently used coats will be collected at various locations throughout Knox County. The coats will be cleaned by Gault’s Plaza Cleaners then taken to Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need before winter arrives. There are 29 different partner locations in Knox County accepting donations through the 31st.
Interchurch and the Salvation Army are predicting that the need this year will be even greater than previous years. Salvation Army’s Captain Christine Moretz said “We have seen an increase to our food pantry and hot meal needs. It would not be surprising to see the increased need for coats as well this coming winter season.”
Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services agreed, adding “Our numbers have doubled since the beginning of this year. There are so many families needing help making ends meet. A warm coat at no cost will go a long way to meet their needs.”
Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Since 1987 there have been 19,226 coats donated, cleaned, and distributed through Coats for Kids. For more information, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.
Drop off Locations:
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 DanvilleHigh School: 405 South Market 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 Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street 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 Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street
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.”
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.
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