The Muwendo Children’s Choir returns to Mount Vernon!

Heart for African People is a registered nonprofit organization in Uganda (formerly known as Deo Ministries). In 2019 Heart for African People started a choir project called Muwendo Children’s Choir to travel and raise support for the ministry to transform lives of the orphans and needy families in our community.

Heart for African People has partnered with Grace Christian Fellowship through Strategic Ministry Partnerships International to bring Muwendo Children’s Choir to USA this year. The children will share their hope for a bigger and brighter future through song, dance, and the playing of musical instruments. Despite growing up in disadvantaged communities, these children desire to show the world the hope of the good news of Jesus Christ and that they too, can live meaningful and abundant lives!

The children will perform at schools and churches to spread the Gospel of Jesus and raise awareness and support for their community, Kosovo, back home. Their goal is to see 500 new kids sponsored to reduce the number of children on the streets of Kosovo. A second goal is to build a Child Development Center which will house a kindergarten, Library and offices. and a third goal is to facilitate the renovation of the classrooms at Treasured Kids School. Through Muwendo Choir’s Sponsorship Program, children will be provided with Christian discipleship, educational opportunity, microenterprise training and healthcare support to better meet their physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had the chance to talk with Ross Gerber from Grace Christian Fellowship about the tour and ministry of this special group of children.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You have several opportunities to see the Muwendo Children’s Choir this weekend!

Sunday, 9/29/19 at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 665 Harcourt Road in Mout Vernon>
8:30am
10:30am
11:30am

Monday, 9/30/19 in the R.R. Hodges Chapel Auditorium at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Road.
Chapel Service 10:20am (which will be live streamed at http://www.mvnu.tv)
Full Concert at 7pm

Find out more about the Muwendo Children’s Choir at https://heartforafricanpeople.org/choir/

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Celebrate International Happiness at Work Week with The Morning Thing.

It is International Week of Happiness at Work. How will you celebrate? How is your work environment?

(from www.daysoftheyear.com)

History of International Week of Happiness at Work

International Week of Happiness at Work was started by Maartje Wolff and Fennande van der Meulen, two Dutch women who started the company Happy Office in 2015. Happy Office offers a program that allows you to incorporate happiness into the workplace so that you can have happier employees all around. Happy Office incorporates studies made from professors at some of the top universities throughout Europe and combines them with certified professionals with certificates and degrees so they can help every organization they meet and help assess the problems so each worker can do their job without losing happiness in their lives.

How to Celebrate International Week of Happiness at Work

Celebrate this holiday by signing the petition on Happy Office’s main website so you can make the pledge to be happier in the workplace. Once you do, share the webpage with your friends and hashtag #internationalweekofhappinessatwork in your social media posts and let your friends know that they can easily make a difference in their workplace by being happier.

The Morning Thing shared 7 Steps to Creating a Happier Workplace from www.productiveleaders.com
Click HERE to see the full article.

What Are Happy Workplaces Doing Differently?

  1. Employee development. A happy workplace is one that is committed to continuous employee development.
  2. Flexibility and understanding. Smart employees need flexibility as well as work challenges to stimulate new ideas.
  3. Avoiding work burnout. A common complaint of work burnout is not just about too many hours employees spent at work, but how they feel while they are on the job. If they feel are appreciated they do not mind spending more time and energy on a project or a task.
  4. Getting rid of obstacles.
  5. Resolving conflict. A happy workplace isn’t necessarily free from conflict, but in productive companies, management works to constructively resolve conflict. Using differences to find new solutions is what imaginative companies do best.
  6. Meaningful work. Cultivating an ambiance of mindfulness and meaning at work is an important factor in encouraging a happy workplace.
  7. Being appreciated.

The Morning Thing also shared 5 Reasons Why Most People Aren’t Happy at Work. If we can figure out the problems or issues, we can work together to solve them.

Click HERE for the full article from www.biospace.com

1. They are disengaged

2. They are stressed out

3. They have a negative/scarcity mindset

4. They have poor relationships with managers and colleagues

5. They aren’t fully using their intellect or strengths   

 

 

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The Morning Thing celebrates the first day of FALL!

Today is the first day of fall with us! It is also Family Day.

(from www.daysoftheyear.com)
As the name suggests, Family Day is an event that is intended to allow loved ones to take a respite from their daily lives and spend quality time together. One of the best things about this occasion is that there is no single “requirement” for the activities to be celebrated; Family Day is flexible as it is relaxing.

Marcy and Lexie shared some fun family ideas for the fall season.
Click HERE to see a list of 50 must-do fall activities for families from www.todaysparent.com.

Here are some of our favorite ideas:

1. Jump into a pile of leaves

jumping into leaves

2. Go apple picking

apple-picking

3. Make a Halloween costume

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4. Head to a pumpkin patch

pumpkin patch

5. Make some hot chocolate

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Check out this recipe for Hot-Chocolate Pudding Ghosts

6. Make pumpkin pie treats

pumpkin treats

7. Make a pot of chili

chili

8. Picnic

fall-picnic

9. Play a game of football

football

10. Make a scarecrow

scarecrow

Pictures from www.todaysparent.com.

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WNZR talks with Kristian Stanfill of Passion

 

WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak had a chance to chat with Kristian Stanfill of Passion. They talked about the music and the ministry of both Passion and Passion City Church. They also talked about the songwriting process and the group’s heart for college students.

Passion will perform at 7:45pm on Saturday, 9/21 at Sonfest at MVNU.

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – our favorite Sonfest memories

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing co-hosts shared their favorite Sonfest memories. We hope to see you on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University on Saturday, 9/21. Gates open at Noon!

SONFEST 2019 LINEUP (Subject to Change)

11:30am – Gates Open for VIP Ticket Holders

12:00pm – Gates Open for General Admission Ticket Holders

1:10pm – Social Club Misfits (Main Stage)

1:45pm – Victorious (Stage 2)

2:35pm – Gawvi (GAH-vee) (Main Stage)

3:10pm – Daniel AMP (Stage 2)

4:00pm – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus (Main Stage)

4:50pm – Lamar Riddick (Stage 2)

5:40pm – Hollyn (Main Stage)

6:30pm – Safekept (Stage 2)

7:45pm – Passion (Main Stage

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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus coming to Sonfest

On The Morning Thing we talked with Ronnie Winter lead singer of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. He and his band are coming to Sonfest 2019 to share their talents with us.

If you missed any of the conversation this morning click HERE.

We have been talking about Sonfest all week this week for more information about bands and ticket prices click HERE.

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Jaco Booyens brings a message to end Human Trafficking to Knox County

Jaco Booyens wears many hats. He is the President and CEO of After Eden Pictures, Producer and Director of the film 8 Days, and abolitionist fighting against human trafficking.

Jaco will be speaking at Christ the King Community Church on Saturday, 9/14/19.
6pm – Meet and Greet
7:30pm – Live Seminar
FREE ADMISSION

Christ the King Community Church is located at 15598 McClelland Road in Fredericktown, OH.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston had the chance to talk with Jaco about what led him into the fight against human trafficking. Jaco talked about the very personal story behind his film 8 Days. He also shares a challenge to the local church and the body of Christ to join this fight.

Wesley also talked with Mark Norris, a local resident that saw Jaco’s story and was moved to bring him to our community.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

8 Days movie poster

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The 2019 Knox County United Way Campaign is underway

The 2019 United Way Kick-Off Luncheon was held today in Mount Vernon. WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Executive Director, Kelly Brenneman. She shared highlights of Kick-Off Week including what money has been raised so far. She also shared this year’s theme, goal and how you can stay connected with the Knox County Campaign.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Here is the current total (as of 9/13/19):

United Way total 091319

 

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The Morning Thing celebrates “Friday FUN Day” today!

On Friday’s show, show hosts Marcy Rinehart and Lexie Merritt declared their own special day – Friday FUN Day!

They shared ways to create fun at work. Click HERE to see 5 ideas from www.forbes.com

They also shared some surprising stats on how happy employees are more productive. Check out this information from Linked In.

happy employees
In honor of Friday FUN Day, we also shares some favorite FUN memories from a day at work.

Click HERE to hear Lexie and Marcy share their memories.

 

 

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Today is the National Day of Encouragement. How will you celebrate?

NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
(from www.nationaldaycalendar.com)

September 12th recognizes the National Day of Encouragement each year. This day is dedicated to uplifting people around us and making a positive impact.

Offering encouragement to someone is free. It never costs us anything to say a few words to inspire a student, coworker, or friend. Even a reassuring word to a stranger may make a difference in their lives.

Encouragement lifts up someone when they are down. It also motivates a person who has their eye on a goal. When we’ve failed, the right words remind us to keep trying. A little dedication to finding the right message may create a spark that changes a loved one’s perspective.

Sometimes, the act of noticing a job well-done improves someone’s day. Developing a habit of recognizing emerging talents motivates us to speak up and offer a kind word or helpful tip. It’s a practice worth having, to improve relationships at work, home, and in the world around us. There really is no simpler way.

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalDayOfEncouragement

  • Make deliberate acts of encouragement.
  • Provide reassurance and inspiration to the people around you.
  • High five someone for a job well done.
  • Take notice when a friend is getting close to a hard-earned goal, encouraging them to keep going.
  • Send a card or give a call or text to a family member who may be struggling. Remind them how important they are to you.
  • Use #NationalDayofEncouragement to share on social media.

The Morning Thing shared 52 practical and thoughtful ways to encourage others from www.anextraordinaryday.net

Click HERE and try one of these ideas today!

We also shared encouraging bible verses to strengthen your faith.
Click HERE to find scripture to encourage you today.

NATIONAL DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT HISTORY

The Encouragement Foundation at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, launched an effort to get Americans to participate in this Day of Encouragement. Mayor Belinda LaForce of Searcy, Arkansas made the first proclamation for Day of Encouragement on August 22, 2007. The following month, Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, signed a proclamation making September 12, 2007, the “State Day of Encouragement” for Arkansas.

Later, President George W. Bush also signed a message making September 12th the official National Day of Encouragement.

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