The Morning Thing Friday Favorites 11/3/2023

This week for our Friday Favorites, we celebrated the legacy of the group Casting Crowns.
They are celebrating 20 years in music!
They have a special tour, a movie coming out on 11/30 and a new album called “Lifesongs: A Celebration of the first 20 Years”.
This album is special because some of the biggest artists in Christian Music do new versions of famous Casting Crowns songs.
So for our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts shared our favorite collaborations from this new album. *Hear the hosts share about these special songs below*
We hope you enjoy the music as much as we do!

Allison’s favorite was Voice of Truth with Steven Curtis Chapman.


Alyssa’s favorite was Glorious Day, Living He Loved Me with Jon Reddick and Tasha Layton

 


Marcy’s favorite was Lifesong with Tauren Wells.

Judah’s favorite was Praise You in This Storm with Phil Wickham.

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Today is Kick-Off Day for the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive

Today, The Morning Thing featured a special conversation with Lisa Mazzari, FFTH Executive Director and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director.

The ladies shared an in-depth look at this year’s campaign.
Click HERE to hear the entire conversation or click the link below.

The topics included:

  • History of the organization and campaign
  • Dates for this year’s collection and broadcast
  • This year’s goal
  • How the legacy of giving is the true success story of Food For The Hungry
  • How this collection is really making a difference in our community.
  • Information about the Partner Board and their involvement
  • Highlights of the 2023 FFTH Event Calendar
  • How to stay connected
  • Distribution of funds
  • How FFTH is a local drive to benefit local families in Knox County
  • The impact of $1.00. In 2023, $1.00 will buy $4.89 in groceries at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
  • How to give
  • Summer Grants
  • Winter Grants
  • Discussion about the mission of FFTH – “Working Together To Care For Our Neighbors”

If you would like to volunteer, call or text Lisa Mazzari at 740-398-0569 or
email lisam.ffth@gmail.com

Follow Food For The Hungry:
 – Facebook @Food For The Hungry Knox County
 – Instagram @ffthcares
 – Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org

Food For The Hungry Board of Directors:
– Austin Swallow
– Jacob Doup
– Curtis Newland
– Marcy Rinehart
– Joe Rinehart
– Michelle Coscia
– Jim McLaughlin
– Lisa Lloyd
– Chelsea Porter
– Jim Riggle
– Melanie Snow
– Jared Stein

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WNZR Talks with Kandee Popham of Place 4 Grace

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Kandee Popham, Place 4 Grace, ahead of Flannel Fest 2023.

Kandee shares an update with the ministry of Place 4 Grace including the recent start of P4G Thrift, a program call Grow in Grace, and much more.

Flannel Fest is coming up on Friday, for all the details see the poster below or click HERE.

Listen to our full conversation with Kandee below:

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Richard Primm Shares About Local Wreaths Across America Project

Richard Primm, JROTC Instructor at the Knox County Career Center, shares about an upcoming project with the AFJROTC with the KCCC that plans to honor local heroes this December.

Wreaths Across America is an organization that places wreaths on the graves of veterans every year. Richard shares about the mission for this year and how people can get involved.

Learn more about the history and tradition of Wreaths Across America by watching the video below:

The Knox County Career Center and AFJROTC will be placing wreaths on graves at Mound View Cemetery on December 16th. You can scan the QR code on the post below to donate.

To listen to our full conversation with Richard Primm, listen below:

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October 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 10/27/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city. He shares the progress of these projects:
    • Paving the Industrial Park
    • Stump and Northview residents need to fill out income qualifications with the City
    • Buckeye Addition in Clinton Township
    • Plaza Drive
    • There are about 70 active construction jobs right now
  • Mayor Starr shares information about the plan to create a new courthouse and police headquarters.
    • He talks about the 3 phases of this project: planning, design, and construction.
    • He is asking the public to share their thoughts and comments on the City’s website. Go to the documents page, and scroll down to where it says Public Meeting Open House – New Courthouse, Police Station. Then click on Comment Form and share your thoughts.
    • Mayor Starr shares the plan for the businesses that are being displaced during the construction of the new courthouse. 
  • Mayor Starr shares the updates for the State Route 13 project within the city.
    • He encourages residents to see the plans and share their comments on the City’s website.
    • Go to the documents page, scroll down to where it says Public Meeting Open House – SR13D Sandusky ST Realignment. You can click on the Exhibit files to see the plans. Then click on Comment Form and share your thoughts.
  • Mayor Starr shares updates from Mount Vernon City Council:
    • Committee Reports
    • Omni-Fiber Project is interested in broadband investment for fiber in the city
    • Legislation to continue TIF – Tax Incremental Financing
    • discussion on food truck operations within the city
    • purchase of playground equipment
    • contract with a local barber/beautician business
    • designation of a school zone in the Parrot Street area
    • ordinance to reclassify zoning along Upper Gilchrist Road
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department
    • Shares an update on filling the vacant spot of Police Captain
    • St. Vincent DePaul school collection of teddy bears for officers
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department
    • Controlled burn at Ariel Foundation Park
    • thermal imaging camera donation
    • Fire Prevention Week
    • update on filling some open positions 
  • Mayor Starr shares a list of events planned for the City in November
    • Leaf Pickup starts on October 30. The schedule is on the City’s website.
    • Arts and Entertainment options
  • Immediate goals for November
    • Budget Planning
    • Finish the comment portion of the plans for the new Courthouse, the Police Department, and the State Route 13 Project
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of November. He mentions that Proverbs 11:14 is giving him encouragement.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio
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Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner Preview Fall Festival at Church at Chapel Hill

Church at Chapel Hill is hosting their Fall Festival on Sunday, October 29th from 4 to 7:30pm. Connie Jackson, Children’s Director, and Pastor Jon Whisner joined WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle to talk about this year’s festival. They shared with us where the idea came from to host a community event like this, what will be happening at this year’s event, and why families should come out.

There will be Food Trucks, a Trunk or Treat, Costume Contests and Parades, Hayrides, Games, Live Music, and lots more! Listen in as Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner give all the details for this year’s event.

Big Blue will be on site and our Big Blue Crew will be broadcasting live from 4pm to 6pm!

Listen to our full conversation below:

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Kevin Henthorn Shares on National Day of the Deployed

Kevin Henthorn, Knox County Veterans Services, joined Alyssa Sidle in talking about the National Day of the Deployed.

Kevin shared his insight into what it is like to be a deployed service member and also what the family of the service member faces. He also told us how we can better help deployed service members and their families.

Listen to our full conversation with Kevin Henthorn below:

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The Morning Thing Shares Powerful Quotes for Your Day!

Today The Morning Thing shared powerful Christian quotes that can help encourage your faith today and get you ready for the rest of this week.

“Everyone loves to read words of encouragement and positivity, especially in the form of Christian quotes. Inspiration is subjective, as different people will find different things to be inspiring. However, Christians can unite around one inspirational source—God himself. God is the basis for all of our inspiration because He is the basis for everything good and everything worth imitating. From the teachings of Jesus Christ to the wisdom of theologians, saints, and modern-day leaders, Christian quotes have the power to inspire, comfort, and guide us in our faith journey. In this compilation, we’ve curated 50 remarkable Christian quotes that span centuries and denominations, offering insights into the profound and timeless truths that continue to shape the lives of believers around the world. Join us on a journey of faith and reflection as we explore these inspirational words of wisdom.”

We hope you are uplifted by these inspirational quotes today! Read the full list HERE.

-Alyssa & Allison

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The Morning Thing Friday Favorites – We honor our favorite Pastors!

For our Friday Favorites this week, The Morning Thing hosts shared their favorite memories of their favorite pastors. Listen to some powerful stories below.

We hope that you take time this month to honor your Pastor!
Click HERE for some practical ways to say thank you!

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