MVNU Pioneer Faculty and Staff celebrate 50 years

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10/12/18 marks the 50th Anniversary of the first day of classes at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing had the privilege to talk with Pioneer Staff Member, Roberta Simmons and Pioneer Faculty Member, Bill Bridges.
They reminisced about the first move-in day, the changes on campus and how our Mount Vernon/Knox County community has offered support over 5 decades.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

You can also see Roberta and Bill share memories from a special 50th Anniversary Chapel. Click HERE to see the service.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates MVNU’s 50th Anniversary

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Today is special. MVNU celebrates their 50th Anniversary by commemorating the first day of classes on October 12, 1968!

In honor of this anniversary, The Morning Thing Fave 5 this week gives our co-hosts the chance to share their favorite things about MVNU.

Daria Swisher

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

(and guest) Wesley Boston

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MVNU plans a special chapel for Friday, 10/12/18

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Friday, October 12th marks a significant moment as Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrates a special 50th Anniversary. To commemorate the very first day of classes, a special chapel service will be held at 10:20 a.m. on Friday, October 12th. Reflections on October of 1968 will be shared and celebrated.

The Morning Thing’s Marcy Rinehart talked with MVNU Alumni Director, Travis Keller about this special service. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

If you can’t make it to campus on Friday, you can watch the chapel live at mvnu.tv

For more details on MVNU’s 50th Celebration go HERE.

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The Restored Conference is coming to Knox County in November

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Rescued. Redeemed. Restored.

Those are 3 powerful words that will be at the heart of the message at the Restored Conference.

Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Kelly Highnam, Planning Committee Chair for the Restored Conference. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

JOIN US IN HISTORIC MOUNT VERNON, OHIO FOR:

  • Revelatory teaching from diverse, spirit-filled leaders
  • Profound encounters led by powerful worship artists
  • Activation into your life’s calling and personal ministry
  • Healing, impartation, and restoration of your true God-given identity
  • A fresh revelation of love from your Heavenly Father

Learn more and register here: www.restoredconference.com

This event is made possible by the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon, OH.

Want a discounted block of tickets for your church or organization? Call the church office at 740-393-1326.

The first 25 WNZR listeners to register for the Restored Conference will get $5 off! Use the discount code “WNZR5OFF”!

High School and College Students will get in free with their student IDs on Thursday night. 

For a complete list of speakers click HERE.

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Interchurch Social Services of Knox County celebrates their 50th Anniversary!

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Interchurch is celebrating their 50th Anniversary in ministry!
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Joy Harris, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services of Knox County. Click HERE to hear their conversation. Listen in to hear how God has richly blessed this ministry over 5 decades!

Stay connected to Interchurch at their website https://www.interchurchknox.org/

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It’s Face Your Fear’s Day!

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Today on the Morning Thing, we celebrated (yes, celebrated) Face Your Fears Day. We talked about not letting your fear stop you from sharing your faith. Sadie Robertson of Focus on the Family talked about her own struggles, and got a story from an unlikely source. Click HERE to read more! We also shared some Bible verses to remind you that there is nothing to fear, because God is in control. “But now, this is what the Lord says…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” ~ Isaiah 43:1

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WinterJam 2019 is coming! Check out the lineup.

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The lineup for WinterJam 2019 has been announced!

Now is the time to mark your calendar for WinterJam 2019!!

The Ohio dates have been SET for the Winter Jam 2019 Tour Spectacular!
Saturday, January 19th – at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus (Jam Nation members get in the doors at 3:30pm, General Admission doors open at 5pm. Pre-Jam Party starts at 5pm. Official show starts at 6pm)
Saturday, February 16th – at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati
Sunday, March 31st – at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland

NEW this year – WinterJam’s Tour 360 will be like never before because the stage is going to be IN THE ROUND! This is going to really make the 2019 Tour unique!

The WinterJam 2019 Tour Spectacular lineup:

  • Newsboys United (Peter Furler and Phil Joel join the group)
  • Danny Gokey
  • Mandisa
  • Rend Collective
  • Hollyn
  • NewSong
  • Ledger
  • Adam Agee

 At the Pre-Jam Party at 5pm:

  • Dan Bremnes
  • Ty Brasel
  • Manic Drive

 Plus speaker:

  • Zane Black

Go to www.jamtour.com for information on tickets, Jam Nation – the ultimate fan experience and the Winter Jam app!

 

 

 

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October Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

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MVNU’s President, Dr. Henry Spaulding sat down to chat with Trevor Moore from The Morning Thing. His October Presidential Update covered the MVNU calendar, the opening of our downtown engineering building, the upcoming visit from the Higher Learning Commission and goals for this school year. They also talked about MVNU’s 50th Anniversary

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates “Do Something Nice Day”

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For our Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, we celebrate “Do Something Nice Day”.
Our co-hosts share their favorite memory of a time when someone showed kindness to them. Enjoy!

Marcy Rinehart

Hunter Sutyak

Daria Swisher

Trevor Moore

(and guest) Wesley Boston

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Starting Point thanks YOU for supporting their ministry

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If you have been listening to The Morning Thing this week, you have been introduced to an amazing ministry in our community – Starting Point.
This ministry is supported by many wonderful donors and businesses here in Knox County.

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Madison Coburn, Development Director at Starting Point of Knox County. They talked about the generosity of this community, how to support the ministry at the WALK this weekend and Starting Point’s gratitude to sponsors and donor.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

It’s not too late for you to support the WALK this Saturday. Call 740-392-9090 now to support the WNZR Team. We’ll do the walking for you this weekend.
OR, you can walk and get pledges of support, click HERE to find out how.

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