Category: Local

WNZR’s March Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

WNZR talked with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr for our March Spotlight on Mount Vernon. We covered multiple topics this month including how to stay connected to all that is happening in our City.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Topics include:

– The City’s current construction projects including an update on the Kokosing River Restoration Project

– Update on the Ohio 13 relocation project

– The need for more local housing

– Shellmar Park Update

– City’s partnership with the Knox County Land Bank for environmental work at the former American National Can property

– Updates on the Mount Vernon Police and Fire Departments

– Spring Clean-Ups going on around the city

– BIG announcements about the re-opening of the Hiawatha Water Park & Pool and the 4th of July fireworks

– Goals for April

Website: www.mountvernonohio.org

Facebook: the city of Mount Vernon

Twitter: citymv1805

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March MVNU Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the March MVNU Presidential Update.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Dr. Spaulding shared the latest campus updates on several topics including:

  • How MVNU is doing with COVID.
  • MVNU’s saliva testing
  • MVNU’s Calendar and details on the remainder of Spring Semester
  • Finalized plans for graduation 2021
  • Plans for the 2021-2022 academic year
  • The reorganization of the MVNU Board of Trustees
  • Upcoming construction projects for campus
  • Top goals for the last two months of the spring semester
  • How we can pray for MVNU and the Spaulding family throughout the month of March 

For the latest update on Mount Vernon Nazarene University, go online to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

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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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WNZR shines the spotlight on the Winter Sanctuary

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Joe Springer, Operations Manager and Advocate for the Winter Sanctuary.

Joe shared the story about the founding of the outreach, their mission and details about the shelter’s operation.
He also shared the current needs for the shelter and described the homeless situation in Knox County.
Joe shared goals for the ministry and how the advocacy program is making a huge difference.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/wnzr-shines-the-spotlight-on-the-winter-sanctuary

For more details on how to get involved, follow the Winter Sanctuary online:
Website – http://wintersanctuary.com/
Facebook Page –  https://www.facebook.com/wintersanctuaryhomelessshelter

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WNZR shines the spotlight on Fostering Family Ministries

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with two representatives from a NEW ministry – Fostering Family Ministries.

Sherry Bouquet, Executive Director of Fostering Family Ministries shared the story of how God led her to start this ministry. She talks about their mission, how churches can get involved and her goals for 2021. Sherry also shared some eye-opening stats about the foster care crisis happening in Knox County.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

McKenzie Doup, Regional Coordinator of Fostering Family Ministries shared how God opened the door for her to serve the ministry. She shares how this ministry helps families take the steps to become foster parents. She also talks about the role a church can take on as a support team for foster families.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more details on how to get involved, follow the Fostering Family Ministries online:

Website – https://www.fosteringfamilyministries.org/

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

Fostering Family Ministries is hosting a special event for your church to get involved with foster care ministry.

Find out more at  – https://www.fosteringfamilyministries.org/calendar/2021/02/22/church-champion-clinic-launch-and-lead-a-foster-care-ministry

https://www.fosteringfamilyministries.org/calendar/2021/02/22/church-champion-clinic-launch-and-lead-a-foster-care-ministry-2

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WNZR shines the spotlight on the Knox Network of Christian Ministries

The Morning Thing is focusing on local ministries this week.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Roger Tickle, President for the Knox Network of Christian Ministries.
Roger talked about the ministry’s mission, their history and how KNCM is connecting churches and other ministries in our community.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For more details on how to get involved, follow the KNCM Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/knoxnetworkofchristianministries

To sign up to be on the KNCM email distribution list and to receive their monthly newsletter – send your email address to ContactKNCM@gmail.com

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