Category: Knox County Ministries

Interchurch Social Services announces exciting plans for their Centerburg Branch

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Knox County Interchurch Social Services.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.


Carolyn announced the exciting plans to build a new branch of Interchurch in Centerburg.
She shared the vision for the new location, her goals, and the process of deciding to build a new building. She also thanked the team that will work together on this project.
Carolyn also shared how the public can support this building project and how we can pray for the Interchurch team and ministry.

Stay connected to Interchurch on their website – https://www.interchurchknox.org/

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WNZR celebrates the ministry of Knox Starting Point

This week, The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on the ministry of Knox Starting Point.

We talked with several of their staff members:
Executive Director, Diana Wetzel
Client Services Director, Abbey Ernst
Ultrasound Services Director, Heather Lanzer
Development Director, Jenn Furay

Click HERE to hear the conversations.

They shared updates on the services that they provide, how recent changes in the laws and culture are having an impact, plus how to become a prayer partner for the ministry.

Starting Point recently hosted their Spring Banquet with the theme of “The Blessing of a Father”. You can join a Watch Party and support their outreach to the community.

  • Sunday, April 23, Noon at Mulberry Street Church, 205 N Mulberry St, Mount Vernon. Contact Lori or Abbey at 740-393-2576 to RSVP.
  • Wednesday, April 26, 6pm at Starting Point, 11 Woodlake Trail, Mount Vernon. Contact Diana or Amy at 740-393-5074 to RSVP.
  • Thursday, April 27, 7pm at Faith Baptist Church, 8764 Martinsburg Rd, Mount Vernon. Contact Sherri at 740-507-0537 to RSVP.

“Your Father’s blessings are greater than the blessings of the ancient mountains.” Genesis 49:26

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WNZR talks to Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about Food For The Hungry

WNZR sat down with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army to talk about Food For The Hungry.

Christine tells us about-
-Her work with the Salvation Army
-How the economy has created an increased need for giving due to increased food pantry visits
-The Salvation Army’s service visits this year and last year
-The Salvation Army’s biggest needs this year
-The top 10 list of most needed items
-How your $1 donation becomes $5.22 worth of food
-How monetary donations help your neighbors in more ways than feeding them, including helping for housing, clothing, food for students through the year, transportation, and medical appointments
-Christine’s goals for the Salvation Army of Mount Vernon in 2023
-How you can pray for her
-She shares a story of how Food For The Hungry helps our neighbors in Mount Vernon
-Christine gives encouragement for helping your neighbors in need. She tells us about what the “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors” means to her.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

To learn about how you can give to Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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WNZR talks to Katie Frazier of Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services about Food For The Hungry

WNZR talked to Katie Frazier, Branch Manager of the Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services.

Lori tells us about:

  • How long she’s been with Interchurch Social Services
  • An update on their service numbers, and comparing this year to last year
  • She gives an overview of the food items needed, as well as the taxable items like hygiene products and soaps
  • How your donation of just $1 becomes $5.22 worth of food at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • The many ways Food For The Hungry helps people- it puts food on family’s tables, but also helps clients pay for car repairs, ongoing education, summer lunch programs for students, and school supplies
  • Katie’s goals for Fredericktown Interchurch Social Services in 2023. She wants to improve food selection and availability at the pantry
  • She asks for prayers as they help people and their situations
  • Katie thanks the community for their generosity
  • How “Working Together to Care for our Neighbors,” the Food For The Hungry slogan, shows that it is good for the community to care for their neighbors in need

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

For more information about all the ways you can be involved with Food For The Hungry, go to foodforthehungrycares.org

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Place 4 Grace launches their new program Grow in Grace

Place 4 Grace’s Executive Director Kandee Popham and Renee Dubler, Lead Mentor gave us an overview of their services and the NEW Grow in Grace Program. We also focus on the non-residential services that the ministry is providing to Moms right now.

Kandee Popham tells us more about what Place 4 Grace is and the services that they provide to pregnant women in the community. The services are personalized for each Mom. The goal is to have Moms stable in 4 areas: housing, employment, childcare and transportation.

Renee Dubler shares about the non-residential services that the ministry is currently providing including transportation to medical appointments or community resource locations, mentoring, and friendship.

Renee also talks about the NEW program Grow In Grace. They teach Mothers life skills including how to deal with pregnancy and motherhood.
She talks about how Grow In Grace is different than other programs that might teach parenting skills. Place 4 Grace is coming from an area of trauma for the mothers.

Renee tells us why it is important for Moms to attend this new program.

Renee also talks about the types of skills that Moms can expect to walk away with from being in the Grow In Grace program.

Moms can sign up by emailing Renee at renee.dubler@place4grace.com
Grow In Grace sessions are on Thursdays at 6pm at the Mount Vernon Apostolic Church, 1635 West 229/OId Delaware Road. The meetings are in the white building next to the big brick church.
Childcare is provided. The program is set up for a 12 week run.
She also shares the goals of the program.

Click HERE to listen to the conversation.

Place 4 Grace’s website is place4grace.com

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Focus on Ministry

The Morning Thing shined the spotlight on ministries all this week. For our Friday Favorites, our co-hosts shared their favorite ministry moments.

Wesley Boston

Marcy Rinehart

We encourage you to get connected to a local ministry. Find a place to serve. Find a way to get involved.
God will richly bless you as you serve!

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WNZR shines the spotlight on Place 4 Grace

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

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WNZR shines the spotlight on TouchPointe Marriage & Family Resources

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Dan Humphrey, Founder and CEO of TouchPointe Marriage and Family Resources.

Dan shared the story about the founding of the outreach, their mission and details about the services that TouchPointe provides to residents of our community. He shared the exciting story of how the ministry found and moved to their new location at 400 S Gay St, Mt Vernon.

Dan also shared exciting news about how TouchPointe is now connected to a licensed counselor and there are new monthly training initiatives for volunteers.

He also shares lessons learned in 2020 and the goals set for 2021.  

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more details on the ministry and their services, follow TouchPointe online:

Website – https://touchpointe.org/

Facebook Page –  https://www.facebook.com/TouchPointeFamily

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WNZR shines the spotlight on Knox Starting Point

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

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WNZR introduces a NEW ministry to Knox County – Manage Your Memories and Messes

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

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