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It is See You at the Pole – the global day of student prayer.

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This is the 26th anniversary for See You at the Pole, a student-initiated and student-led movement. This is the global day of student prayer!

This year’s theme is “WE CRY OUT” –A generation seeking Him!
The theme verses are Psalm 24:3-6:
3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord?
    Who may stand in his holy place?
4 The one who has clean hands and a pure heart,
    who does not trust in an idol
    or swear by a false god.

5 They will receive blessing from the Lord
    and vindication from God their Savior.
6 Such is the generation of those who seek him,
    who seek your face, God of Jacob.

This day of prayer is part of a week-long emphasis on prayer for young people.
The GLOBAL WEEK OF STUDENT PRAYER (Sunday, September 25 through Saturday, October 1) encourages students to find new and unique ways, places, and times to pray throughout the week. Whether you attend PUBLIC SCHOOL, PRIVATE SCHOOL, or HOME SCHOOL, gather your friends wherever and whenever and pray! The GLOBAL WEEK OF STUDENT PRAYER is dedicated to prayer and launching your on-campus Bible clubs, prayer strategies, and student ministries.

Reports from See You at the Pole from Knox County:
East Knox had 31 kids and adults praying together today. 25 at the high school, 16 at the elementary school.
Fredericktown had 50 kids and adults praying at the pole. They spent time praying together and then broke up into smaller groups for prayer time.
Mount Vernon reports around 100 kids and adults today. (85 kids and 15 adults). They spent time in praise and worship, group prayer and smaller group prayers.

*Please let us know what happened at YOUR school. Call 740-392-9090 and share the story of YOUR See You at the Pole experience.*

For the last 25 years, See You at the Pole has been about one simple act—prayer. SYATP is still about students uniting themselves in prayer before God interceding for their generation.

Click HERE to read more about the amazing history of See You at the Pole. It started in 1990 with a small group of teens from Burleson, Texas. The movement now connects millions of students around the globe!

Click HERE for reports from around the world.

Make sure to use #syatp on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram when posting pictures and memories from the 2016 See You at the Pole.

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Are you ready for Sonfest 2016 at MVNU? The Morning Thing 9/23/16

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Sonfest is TOMORROW (9/24) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University!
The Morning Thing has been getting you ready by giving away tickets, talking with artists and sharing memories from past Sonfests.

Today, we shared a conversation with Jason Roy, lead singer of Building 429.
Click HERE to hear Jason talk about what the band has been up to this summer. Jason also gave us insight into their newest album “Unashamed.” He also talked about their Earth Shaker Tour and how we can be praying for the band.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, the co-hosts shared their favorite memories from past Sonfests. Click HERE to hear some crazy memories from Marcy Rinehart, Jenna Potts, Kelsey Bryte, Dan Monnin and Andy Krolik.

Make sure that you stop by Big Blue tomorrow when you come to Sonfest. You could win a Sonfest Survival Kit! Click HERE for more details.

Click HERE for a lineup of Sonfest 2016. We hope to see you at MVNU tomorrow!

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Today is the first day of FALL! Yeah! The Morning Thing 9/22/16

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It is HERE – the first day of FALL! How will you celebrate?
We found the Ultimate Guide for the BEST Fall EVER! Check out these 75 different ideas from www.naturalbeachliving.com
(picture from www.architectureartdesigns.com)
Click HERE for the full listing of this Ultimate Guide.

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Alice in Wonderland Junior hits the Memorial Theater stage this weekend!

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The Morning Thing shared some news about the NEW MTVarts production this morning. Alice in Wonderland Junior is coming to the Memorial Theater stage this weekend.

Click HERE to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Tweedle Dee – Megan Campbell and Tweedle Dum – Kennedy Aikey.

Click HERE to hear Marcy talk with the March Hare – Mark Fongheiser and the Queen of Hearts – Fredi Bockover.

Click HERE to hear Marcy talk with the Caterpillar – Luna Moreland.

Performances are Friday 9/23 at 7:30pm, Saturday 9/24 at 7:30pm and Sunday 9/25 at 2pm.

Click HERE to order tickets.

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Spark your creativity! The Morning Thing 9/21/16

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Do you feel creative? Need a spark?
The Morning Thing shared 17 easy ways to get your creative juices flowing from www.justcreative.com

Some of our favorite ideas include:

* Read a Book

The more people read, the more their minds open up. This allows mind to think of new ideas which result in becoming more creative. All it takes is reading about a half hour before going to bed at night.

* Make a Note of Ideas

As soon as an idea forms, write it down. After it’s written down, the brain is free to form another idea.

* Listen to Sound

There are sound frequencies that have a positive result in increasing the creativity and performance of the brain. When these sounds are listened to, a person can see the positive effect it has had on their creativity and thinking.

* Anti-Oxidants

Eating blueberries will provide the richest of anti-oxidants, and a few of them should be eaten every day. They are great for raising the thinking ability of the brain.

* Be A Flexible Thinker

Flexible thinkers have the capacity to control and direct their thoughts. This way of thinking allows them to adjust to a novel way of thinking. They can also apply this to what they perceive and can focus on the situation at hand.

Our brain has the ability to rewire itself and can physically adjust to our new ways of thinking. A flexible mindset shoves away all patterns of limiting thought, and goes to a serene place of possibilities and openness to creativity.

Click HERE to see the entire article from Graphic Designer, Jacob Cass.

We also shared 7 ways to foster creativity in your kids. Click HERE to see some wonderful ideas from Christine Carter, Ph.D, a sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.
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Basic Life Skills To Teach Your Kids & A Look Back at 1994

Today on the Morning Thing we shared some basic life skills every kid should know before high school.

We covered everything from knowing how to pump gas, to ordering food at a restaurant. For the full list, head over here.

Today for Wayback Wednesday, we featured 1994. You can find lots of fun facts about 1994 over here. And click here for a full list of films released that year, and if you head over here, you can find a list of TV shows that started in 1994.

Have a great Wednesday!

-Jess & Dan

 

 

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The Morning Thing LOVES MVNU!

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Today, we wrapped up “Back to College” week on The Morning Thing. The campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University is buzzing with activity as students return for the 2016-2017 school year.

New students moved in on Thursday 9/1. Upperclassmen return to campus today and tomorrow.
We talked with Dr. Henry Spaulding, MVNU’s President to find out more about what is happening on campus. Click HERE to hear our September MVNU Presidential Update.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we shared our 5 favorite college experiences.
1. Participating in groups. We love the learning experiences and the opportunities to build lifelong friendships. Sometimes the group is part of a class or an extra-curricular activity. Groups always give us a chance to have fun and gain a different perspective on life.
2. Sports. It’s fun to be a fan! It’s also fun to be a participant. At MVNU, there are many opportunities to cheer for our collegiate athletes. There are also many opportunities to get in the game, especially through intramurals. We encourage everyone to become a “Cougar Crazie” and join the fun. *You can follow MVNU sports with WNZR. Go to http://www.wnzr.tv and watch live competitions through our video streaming.*
3. Chapel. MVNU is proud to offer 3 services each week, 10:20am – 11:10am. Chapel is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other students and strengthen your spiritual walk. This time is a perfect chance for students to gain focus and encouragement for their busy lives. *You  can watch chapel LIVE at http://www.mvnu.tv*
4. Trips. MVNU offers SO many opportunities to travel, both in the US and to international destinations. Trips give us incredible learning experiences, plus lifelong memories. Our Morning Thing co-hosts have traveled to New York, Florida, Tennessee and California.
5. Events on campus. MVNU’s calendar is always full of fun events for both the campus and surrounding community. Some of our favorite events include: Sonfest (coming 9/24), Lecture Artist Series, concerts, plays and conference. *You can stay connected to MVNU’s calendar at this link http://www.mvnu.edu/news/PressReleases/ *

(Picture above was taken by James Smith, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) at the Opening Ceremony with new students.)

 

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Teaching Kids Self-Motivation and Manners

Today’s focus on the Morning Thing was all about bettering your kids.

We started the show by sharing some ways to encourage self-motivation in your children. You can find the full list by clicking HERE.

We also shared 10 manners parents should be teaching their kids, but often don’t. You can find that article HERE.

In the 7 am hour, we shifted gears a little bit and told you all about International Strange Music Day. For more information on the unique holiday, head over HERE.

Have an awesome Wednesday!

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Back To School Conversation Starters

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Today Eddie flew solo, and discussed back to school conversation starters, and how to get more than just one word out of someone who is tired after a long day at school.  The key was to be specific but not too specific, and for examples we used these examples from imom.com.

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We also had an interview with Camille and Haley Harris, who are performing a benifit concert for the film hit Back on Heroin.  It is happening this Saturday at the Gazebo at MVNU’s grove at 7:30PM.

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How much do you really know about Dan Emmett? The Morning Thing 8/12/16

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The Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival is this week in downtown Mount Vernon.
2016 marks the 29th year for the event. The Festival’s mission is to “Celebrate the Legacy” of Dan Emmett. This homegrown musician, composer, and founder of minstrelsy tradition is known world-wide as the author of “Dixie.” Dan Emmett’s life and career is honored through a varied format of performing and creative artists on three stages and all along South Main Street for the enjoyment of Festival goers of all ages.

WNZR is honored to be a media partner for the Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival.
Click HERE to find out more about what the Big Blue Crew will be doing this week!
Click HERE to see a complete schedule of the festival.

For our Morning Thing Fave 5 this week, we shared 5 interesting facts about Dan Emmett and how he made history

  1. Dan Emmett was born and died in Mount Vernon. He was born on 10/29/1815. He died on 6/28/1904.
  2. At age 13, Dan Emmett became an apprentice printer and enlisted in the United States Army. He became an expert fifer and drummer at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, and published his own Fifer’s and Drummer’s Guide in 1862 in cooperation with George G. Bruce. After receiving his discharge from the army on July 8, 1835, Dan Emmett joined a Cincinnati circus. In 1840–1842 he toured with Angevine and other circuses as a blackface banjoist and singer.
  3. Between 1859 and 1869, Dan Emmett composed another 25 tunes that are in manuscript at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio.
  4. Dan Emmett was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970.
  5. A biographical film of Dan Emmett’s life was produced in 1943, titled Dixie. The film starred Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. It is a musical directed by A. Edward Sutherland.
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