Category: Local

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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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – 2/19/21

This week for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing co-hosts share their favorite things that happened this week.

Marcy Rinehart loved giving a “late” Valentine’s gift to her husband, Joe. The Rineharts will be watching movies!
Click HERE.

Wesley Boston shares an amazing story of how WNZR was able to connect two listeners. Listen in to this “Lifeline” story!
Click HERE.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – our favorite things this week!

This week for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite thing that happened this week.

Marcy loved work?? 🙂 Click HERE to hear her story.

Wesley loved getting together with friends. Click HERE to hear his story.

We hope you can take a few minutes to celebrate the “good things” in your life. There are many blessings. Look for them each day and Praise the Lord!

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February MVNU Presidential Update – a conversation with Dr. Henry Spaulding

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

Dr. Spaulding shared updates on numerous topics including:

  • MVNU’s proactive approach with COVID-19 testing
  • Changes in the 2021 calendar
  • MVNU’s attendance policy for athletic events
  • Plans for MVNU’s 2021 Graduation
  • MVNU’s involvement in the Gateway Project. MVNU along with Mount Vernon City Schools and the City of Mount Vernon received the Investor in the Future Award at this year’s Knox County Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony for the Gateway Project.
  • The next construction phase and timeline for the soccer/lacrosse stadium
  • Summer construction plans for dormitories on campus
  • Top goals for spring semester

To stay up to date on MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

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WNZR’s Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

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

Topics included:

  • The City’s problems with wastewater and the need for a rate increase
  • News from the Mount Vernon City Council meeting on 1/25 including the plan for adjusting wastewater rates
  • Zoning changes related to accessory structures in the city
  • Staffing changes with the Mount Vernon Police Department
  • Construction and infrastructure projects
  • The Columbia Gas project of replacing gas lines in the city
  • The City’s new plan on how to face winter weather including the addition of a new dump truck
  • Latest projects of the Mount Vernon City Street Department
  • Opportunities for community members to share their opinions
  • The Mayor’s plan to use volunteers on the City’s boards and commissions
  • Update on the recent webinar titled “Who Is My Neighbor”
  • Goals for February

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

You can stay connected to the Mayor’s Office and his administration in multiple ways:
– Website www.mountvernonohio.org
– Facebook – Search “The City of Mount Vernon Ohio” – https://www.facebook.com/The-City-of-Mount-Vernon-Ohio-1416953861968803
– Twitter – Search “citymv1805” – https://twitter.com/citymv1805?lang=en

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