A Holiday Update From Main Street Mount Vernon

With Thanksgiving in just a few days and the Christmas Season close on its heels, there are numerous activities and events approaching for Knox County. WNZR had the opportunity to speak with Anthony McNeal of Main Street Mount Vernon to learn about the many exciting celebrations the city is looking forward to this season.

You can hear the entire conversation with Anthony HERE. Listen in to learn about the Gingerbread Forest, Shop Small Saturday, the Holiday Parade, the Festival of Lights, and more! And check out wnzr.fm to learn how the Big Blue Crew will be involved in these events. We are looking forward to seeing you downtown and celebrating the Christmas Season with you!

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The Mount Vernon Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off 2021

One of the most familiar sights and sounds of the holiday season are the Salvation Army bells. Each year, this incredible organization and a host of volunteers raise large amounts of funds for the community. Today marks the start of their annual campaign, so you will be seeing the kettles and hearing the bells in various locations around Mount Vernon.

To tell us about this year’s campaign- the goals, the needs, the locations, etc.- WNZR spoke with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army. You can hear the entire conversation HERE. You can also learn more and get connected with the Mount Vernon Salvation Army HERE.

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Food for the Hungry 2021: Sandra Fithian of Psi Iota Xi and the Elementary School Collection

It’s that time of year again! No, not the time to start turkey shopping or to grumble at the Christmas music in stores, it’s the time when multiple events are happening to benefit this year’s Food for the Hungry collection. The Food for the Hungry slogan is “working together to care for our neighbors,” and, boy, does Knox County live up to that. Every year people all across the county team up in unique ways to make the collection a success. The amazing thing about it is that it is not just the adults coming together for the cause. Each year the youth of Knox County get involved and do incredible work to help those in need. One such effort is the annual Elementary School Collection.

Each year local elementary students compete to collect food and funds. The collection is running through this week and is overseen by Psi Iota Xi Sorority. We had the opportunity to talk with Sandra Fithian of Psi Iota Xi about the work they are doing this year to benefit Food for the Hungry. You can hear the entire conversation HERE.

To learn more about Food for the Hungry or to get involved visit FoodForTheHungryCares.org.

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Everyone Struggles with Temptation

It may not be an easy thing to talk about, but temptation is all around us. Whether its overeating, overspending, or lying we all struggle. It is easier to avoid temptation all together than having to resist it in the moment. Thanks to allprodad.com we talked about 4 Ways to Avoid Temptation.

  1. Focus on knowing yourself
  2. Focus on staying busy
  3. Focus on being in community
  4. Focus on your family

To read the full article click HERE.

We also shared the biblical side of temptation with theholymess.com We shared 21 Powerful Bible Verses about Temptation. Here are some of our favorites…

  • “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” -1 Corinthians 10:13
  • “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.” – James 1:12
  • “Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” – Ephesians 6:13

To read all 21 verses click right HERE.

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Food For The Hungry has some exciting events on the 2021 Calendar

WNZR talked with Food For The Hungry Marketing Director, Katelynn Mast.

Click HERE to hear the entire conversation.

She talks about the kick-off of the 40th annual campaign.

She shared details about some of the exciting events happening for this year’s drive including the Battle of the Coffee Shops and Food For Fines.

Katelynn announced this year’s goal and shares how people can stay connected to this year’s calendar.

She also shares what she has learned since joining the FFTH Executive Team and how we can pray for the team.

Katelynn also shared some insight into the powerful meaning behind the FFTH slogan – “Working together to care for our neighbors”.

You can help with Food For The Hungry this year. Stay updated on all the events at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

For other questions about the 2021 Food For The Hungry Drive, you can email Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari at LisaM.ffth@gmail.com or call 740-398-0569.

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Knox County’s Food For The Hungry kicks off today

WNZR talked with Food For The Hungry Executive Director, Lisa Mazzari.

Today is the kick-off of the 40th annual campaign.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Lisa shared details about this year’s drive including the legacy of giving in the community.

She announced this year’s goal, talked about how the drive helps families and how to volunteer.

Lisa also shared exciting news about $50,000 in special 40th Anniversary grants that were given to food initiatives over the summer.

Lisa shared some insight into the powerful meaning behind the FFTH slogan – “Working together to care for our neighbors”.

You can help with Food For The Hungry this year. Stay updated on all the events at www.foodforthehungrycares.org

You can email Lisa at LisaM.ffth@gmail.com or call 740-398-0569.

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WNZR shares the November MVNU Presidential Update

WNZR talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding for the November 2021 Presidential Update.

Topics included:

  • his thoughts about the fall semester
  • insight into recent COVID policy changes
  • update on the Phase 2 construction project of the soccer/lacrosse stadium
  • goals for November
  • special messages for students, staff, and faculty
  • prayer requests for November

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Stay up to date with MVNU at – https://www.mvnu.edu/news

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Stress Awareness Day

We all get stressed every now and then but most of the time it’s because we are not focusing on what is important, Jesus. When we focus on Jesus our stress won’t magically go away but we can remember that we don’t have to go through it alone. This morning we talked about “Seven Ways to Keep Your Focus on Jesus” from All Things Life. To read the full article click HERE.

Here are some of the ways we talked about…

  • Set aside alone time with Him each day.
  • Worship Music
  • Post It Notes
  • Add Scriptures to Your Phone

We also talked about 20 Calming Bible Verses for Worry, Stress, and Anxiety. This article is from Homemade Lovely. To read all 20 verses click right HERE.

Here are a couple of verses we shared this morning…

  • Psalm 16:8 “I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
  • Psalm 23:4  “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
  • Psalm 46:10  “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations,  I will be exalted in the earth!”

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