The Morning Thing kicks off Travel Week!

This is Travel Week on The Morning Thing. All week we are going to share stories of trips – to the mission field and beyond.

On Monday, we talked with Hannah DeWalt about her trip to Costa Rica. Hannah  traveled to Costa Rica when she was a student at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She stayed in San Jose, Costa Rica where she studied at the Spanish Language Institute. Hannah shared stories and memories of the trip with us.  Click HERE to hear her share with WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart.

WNZR’s Joe Rinehart joined us on the show to share travel tips for trips out of the country.  Joe is a missionary kid that has great advice if you are planning a trip outside the USA. Click HERE to hear his conversation with Rachel.

We also shared a prayer request for an upcoming mission trip to Honduras. Members of the Fredericktown United Methodist Church are preparing for a trip in August. WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Robin McClay, Todd McClay and Heather Brake about their upcoming trip to Honduras. They will be working with Kids Ark International – a big Vacation Bible School for kids. Please keep the group in your prayers as they prepare to leave in August.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Photo by Victor Freitas

 

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – our favorite Christmas songs (in July? YES!)

This week for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated “Christmas in July”.
In honor of WNZR’s partnership with Knox County Interchurch Social Services, we took time to focus on their annual summer food drive.
For our Friday Favorites, we shared our favorite Christmas songs.
We hope these songs put you into the Christmas spirit and encourage you to make a donation to help the ministry of Interchurch.

Click HERE to see a complete list of collection points on 7/13.

Click HERE to hear Rachel Rinehart talk about her favorite Christmas song, “Little Drummer Boy” by for King & Country.

Click HERE to hear Hunter Sutyak talk about his favorite Christmas song, “How Many Kings” by downHere.

Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart talk about her favorite Christmas song, “A Labor of Love” by Jill Phillips and Andrew Peterson.

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Christmas in July comes to Knox County on Saturday 7/13

Interchurch Social Services has a big impact in our community.
On Saturday, 7/13, the 36th annual Christmas in July event will be held to benefit the ministry of Interchurch.
WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Joy Harris, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services. She shared more details about this outreach, how you can get involved and the needs at their pantries across the county. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For a complete list of collection points and pantry needs, go to http://wnzr.fm/christmas-in-july-2019.html

WNZR supports Knox County Interchurch Social Services at Christmas in July on Saturday 7/13!
Join the Big Blue crew to support this annual food drive to benefit Interchurch Social Services of Knox County.

This is the 36th annual Christmas in July and the goal is $20,000 in combined cash and food. On Saturday, 7/13, 17 collection points will be open and accepting non-perishable food and monetary donations to support all four Interchurch locations – Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown and Mount Vernon.

COLLECTION SITES:
Centerburg Service Area, 9:00 am – Noon:
– Centerburg Post Office
– Dollar General
– Hometown Market
– Centerburg Interchurch Office

Danville/East Knox Service Area:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Danville Park

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:
– Bladensburg Community Center
– Hometown Market
– Interchurch Office

9:00 a.m. – Noon, Cash Donations Only: First Knox National Bank, Danville and Killbuck Savings Bank, Danville

Accepting donations all month, July 1 – July 31: Family Dollar

Mount Vernon Service Area:

9:00 a.m. – Noon, cash donations only: Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:
– Baker’s IGA
– Lanning’s Foods
– Mount Vernon Interchurch
– Walmart

Gambier – Village Market
Fredericktown Service Area, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: The Christmas in July village-wide event will take place on Saturday, 7/13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. This event is hosted by the Fredericktown Merchants Association. This event will be SO fun for families.

Join the Big Blue Crew for a wide variety of activities:
– Children’s Games
– Baked Good Auction
– First Responder’s equipment exhibit
– Visit with Santa
And more…

For every 5 food items donated or a $10.00 donation, you will receive a ticket for a quilt giveaway donated by Kathy Toms.

WNZR broadcasts live from 4-7 p.m. next to the Fredericktown Interchurch Office – on the corner of College and Main Streets.

Stop by and register to win a special “Shape Up, Clean Up, Dress Up and Soak Up” prize basket featuring:

  • Two punch card gift certificates for 8 Classes at Zumba with Teresa and Lisa (Valued at $40, 16 total classes)
  • An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning (Valued at $100)
  • One $15.00 gift certificate for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye
  • A Family 4 Pack of One-Day Passes to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool (Valued at $32)
  • Plus WNZR goodies including an “On the Road with Big Blue” t-shirt, NIV Bible, coasters, cups, jar openers Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, magnets and more! The prize package is valued at over $220!

For more information about Interchurch, go to https://www.interchurchknox.org/ 

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Knox Addiction Conference

Today on The Morning Thing we got to talk with Emily Morrison who is the program director of the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT). Emily talked about the Knox Addiction Conference.

Emily also told us about her work with Mental Health and Recovery of Knox County.

If you missed any of this talk with Emily click HERE.

Also if you want to visit KSAAT’s website click HERE.

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KSAAT prepares Social Media Videos

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Matt Starr from Kokosing River Productions about KSAAT’s Social Media Video Campaign. KSAAT is the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team. The organization has created a social media action plan for the coming year. Matt shared more about this plan and how videos will be incorporated into KSAAT’s Social Media presence.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected to KSAAT at these online sites:

http://www.ksaat.org/

https://www.facebook.com/KnoxSubstanceAbuse/

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MVNU’s July Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding.
Dr. Spaulding shared an update on construction projects, goals for the rest of the summer, new student orientations, new staff and faculty and the July calendar for MVNU.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

To keep up to date on what is happening at MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

 

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Main Street Mount Vernon hosts July First Friday tonight!

Downtown Mount Vernon will be busy tonight with July’s First Friday celebration.
The Morning Thing shared a conversation with Carrie Hyman, Executive Director for Main Street Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Carrie shared details for the entertainment, kids activities, parking and the overall schedule.
For all the details go to http://wnzr.fm/july-first-friday-2019.html

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – Why we love celebrating July 4th

For our Morning Thing Friday Favorites this week, Rachel and Marcy Rinehart share what they love about celebrating independence on the 4th of July.

Click HERE to hear the ladies share.

We hope that you had a wonderful Independence Day. We also hope that you keep the celebrations going all weekend.

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We’re Off to See the Wizard… at the Memorial Theatre

MTVArts is back with their annual summer musical. This year, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the classic film, they are presenting The Wizard of Oz. Since opening night is this Saturday, The Morning Thing took the opportunity to speak with the cast and crew about their experiences with the show.

You can hear these conversations with Dorothy, the Tin Man, and more HERE. You can also learn more about the production by visiting MTVArts.com.

Keep listening to the Morning Thing the rest of this week and next for your chance to win tickets!

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