New Directions hosts their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit

New Directions, the Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County held their annual Dinner and Celebration Benefit on Thursday night, 4/11/19.

Executive Director, Lori Jones-Perkins shared how the money raised from this event will support the organization. She also shared some award winners and goals for 2019.
Click HERE to hear her conversation with WNZR’s Abigail Brown.

Several awards were given out.
Chloe Merriman, a Senior from Centerburg received the Volunteer Award for her exceptional service with TAC – the Teen Advisory Council. She has served with TAC for all 4 years of high school.

The Mary Hendrickson Award recognizes outstanding, long-term commitment to the organization and honors the late founder and director of New Directions. This year’s award was presented to Pat Keane, who has an extensive history with the organization and was part of the founding team that helped to create the outreach.

Lori shared that the top goal for New Directions in 2019 is ongoing community education.

For more information about New Directions of Knox County, go to their website, newdirectionsshelter.org

 

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WNZR will be at the Franklin United Brethren Church’s Easter Extravaganza!

This Saturday WNZR is going on the road to join the Franklin United Brethren Church in New Albany for their Easter Extravaganza!

The Easter Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be over 40 vendors inside and outside the church. Food and Drinks will also be available for purchase. The Easter Bunny will be there to take pictures with the kids. The first 50 kids to see the Easter Bunny will also get a stuffed bunny! There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. with over 300 filled eggs!

WNZR had a chance to talk with Pastor Mike Brown about the event. You can listen to that conversation HERE. The Franklin United Brethren Church is located at 7171 Central College Road in New Albany.

WNZR will be broadcasting live at the Easter Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the event, call 740-358-8516 or visit the Franklin United Brethren website.

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The NEW Knox County 4H Youth Activity Center is coming soon

The official groundbreaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, 4/10 for the new 4H Youth Activity Center. The new building will be located at 700 Perimeter Drive (next to the Fairgrounds).

WNZR’s Lilly Buckley talked with Mark Bennett,  4-H Planning Committee member about the construction schedule and how this new facility will enhance the experience 4H kids have here in Knox County.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE for more information on how to support this project.

Here are more details about the new Center:

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72 Life Skills that your kids need to know before they leave the house

If you are a parent, you understand the struggle with raising a child. The Morning Thing crew understands and wants to help!
We found an incredible list of skills that are crucial for kids getting ready for a transition of leaving home.

Check out the full list here from imom.com

  1. Passport to Purity book study
  2. How to read and apply the Bible.
  3. How to study and apply biblical parables.
  4. How to play golf.
  5. How to play tennis.
  6. Know your family history. Involve both sets of grandparents.
  7. Go on a date night with mom. She shows him the basics of treating a girl on a date.
  8. How to tie a tie and bow tie.
  9. How to keep score for a baseball game.
  10. Why and how should we save money?
  11. Why is baptism a big deal?
  12. The 5 S’s of Manhood/Womanhood – (Step up, Speak out, Stand strong, Stay humble, Serve the King)
  13. How to use power tools (examples: lawnmower, saw, drill)
  14. Gun safety, operation, and maintenance
  15. How to set and reach goals.
  16. How to be a Godly brother.
  17. Cults and false religions of the world
  18. Why and how do you write a thank you note?
  19. Importance of connection to other believers in small group and corporate church
  20. Confronting the lure of pornography.
  21. How to shoot a bow and arrow.
  22. Basic home plumbing
  23. How to kayak.
  24. Basic principles of investing in financial markets
  25. White water rafting
  26. Interior home demolition/construction
  27. The importance of abiding with God daily (John 15)
  28. How to drive a car.
  29. How to shave.
  30. Importance of looking back and remembering
  31. How to develop a prayer life.
  32. How to disagree with friends, authorities, and relatives.
  33. What can I do to make this the best year of my life?
  34. What to look for at a college visitation
  35. Deep sea fishing
  36. Identifying idols
  37. What do I say to my friend who keeps on sinning?
  38. Is it ok for a teenager to date?
  39. Importance of accountability
  40. Preparing and living on a budget
  41. How to respond to foolish person?
  42. What does a true friend look like?
  43. What does courageous leadership look like? (Look for local/current examples)
  44. How should people who love God set their priorities?
  45. How should I choose a college?
  46. 5 movies to see
  47. Dating well
  48. What to do in a wreck/changing tire/basic car stuff
  49. Voting. Why is voting a privilege and how do I decide who I will vote for?
  50. What does generosity with time and money look like?
  51. How do you share and talk about your faith?
  52. What does it mean to “turn the other cheek?”
  53. What does Sabbath or rest look like?
  54. How and why do we pray?
  55. What does it look like to apologize and ask for forgiveness?
  56. How to make a great steak and burger on the grill.
  57. How do I go food shopping?
  58. How to resolve conflict biblically.
  59. How to play poker/Black Jack/Texas Hold’Em.
  60. How to play chess.
  61. How to create a resume.
  62. How to interview for a job.
  63. How do I understand and use my gifts and passions?
  64. How to camp and hike.
  65. How do I know what to study in the Bible?
  66. How to take care of clothes – laundry, ironing, etc.
  67. How to paint a room.
  68. How to hang pictures on a wall and do basic house repairs.
  69. How to choose a good book to read.
  70. How to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
  71. How do I book travel and navigate an airport?
  72. Last but certainly not least… how to brew a good pot of coffee!
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The MT Fave 5 – We LOVE RUC!

For The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shine a spotlight on a wonderful ministry – RUC, Relationships Under Construction.

They shared their 5 favorite things about this ministry that teaches middle and high school kids about healthy relationships. The Morning Thing Co-Hosts had the privilege of attending the RUC annual fundraising banquet on 4/4.

Daria Swisher

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

(and guest co-host) Wesley Boston

Find out more about this ministry at http://training.relationshipsunderconstruction.com/

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April Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding share his monthly campus update with The Morning Thing today.

He talked about construction, how donors make a difference in the lives of students and goals for the end of the school year.

Click HERE to hear the April MVNU Presidential Update.

Click HERE to stay up to date on MVNU’s Calendar for April, 2019.

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MVNU Theatre presents Disney’s “Freaky Friday”

The Morning Thing is featuring cast and crew members from the Spring Musical “Freaky Friday” all this week.
The MVNU Students are sharing how they have prepared for their roles, memories from the production and why people should come see the show.
Click HERE to hear conversations with cast and crew.

Performances are in Thorne Performance Hall at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road.

Thu, Apr 4th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Fri, Apr 5th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Sat, Apr 6th, 2019 at 7:30 pm

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Freaky Friday synopsis:

When an uber-organized mother and her spontaneous teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right. Masquerading as each other, they must work together to solve the mystery of how to break the spell. By spending a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another in a way they never could have imagined. In the end, both learn the true power of love and the strength of the bond between a mother and daughter in this heartfelt and hilarious adaptation.

Based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, Freaky Friday features a book by Bridget Carpenter – the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, “Friday Night Lights” and “Parenthood” – and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey – the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal.

This production runs approximately 90 minutes and is rated PG for some potentially sensitive topics covered in the song titled “Parents Lie,” where a teenager tells her kid brother about her frustration with their mother. To review the song, visit https://youtu.be/fMYY7da5dVo

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Dr. Hank Spaulding shares news of his new book

Dr. Hank Spaulding talked with WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart about his new book, The Just and Loving Gaze of God with Us: Paul’s Apocalyptic Political Theology.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Hank shares how he got interested in Paul and this topic. He also talks about how Paul and his message relates to what is happening in 2019.

To find out more or to purchase Dr. Hank Spaulding’s book, click HERE.

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Dr. Ron Archer returns to Mount Vernon

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked to Kandee Popham, Executive Director for Place 4 Grace. They talked about Dr. Ron Archer’s return visit to Mount Vernon. He is coming to the Woodward Opera House on Saturday, 3/30/19. Click HERE for more details.

Click HERE to hear their conversation about this exciting event!

Tickets are FREE, but required for attendance. Due to the nature of Dr. Archer’s testimony, this event is not suitable for children.
Click HERE to reserve your tickets.

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