The 2017 Dove Award Winners have been announced!


The Morning Thing congratulates the winners of WNZR’s Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway!

Congratulations to Ruthie Johnson, Adrian Clutter and Jennifer Sperry!
These 3 ladies are winners of a 9 CD prize package with Dove Award nominees!!

 

9 CD Prize package includes:
Casting Crowns – The Very Next Thing
Lauren Daigle – How Can It Be (Deluxe Edition)
Lauren Daigle – Behold: A Christmas Collection
Jordan Feliz – The River (Deluxe Edition)
Danny Gokey – Rise
Natalie Grant – Be One
MercyMe – Lifer
One Sonic Society – Great are You Lord
Zach Williams – Chain Breaker

To see a complete list of the 2017 GMA Dove Award Winners, go to http://doveawards.com/2017-winners/

For more information about the Gospel Music Awards, go to www.doveawards.com

It is National Boss’s Day!

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Today is a day to honor the person in charge at your place of work – your Boss!

We often forget to thank our Bosses for their hard work and sacrifice. Take a few minutes today to share your appreciation to the Boss.

(from www.daysoftheyear.com) History of Boss’ Day
Boss’ Day was created by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958, when she registered it with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce while working as a secretary at State Farm Insurance. The date she selected was her father’s birthday, due in no small part to the fact that she was working for him at the time. She felt that the work her father did was rarely recognized, and that employees rarely showed appreciation for these people who kept their workplaces moving smoothly. By 1979 it had grown popular enough that Hallmark Cards issued a Boss’ Day card to honor the holiday.

How to celebrate Boss’ Day
Celebrate Boss’ Day by giving them a nice card, or just stop in and let them know how much you appreciate what they do. If you realize that you don’t really know what their work consists of or what demands are placed on them, Boss’ Day can also be a good opportunity to learn exactly what they do each day to keep your workplace moving smoothly.

You can also celebrate your Boss with some simple, everyday actions that show your appreciation.
Check out these 5 ways to show your bosses that you appreciate them from www.bizjournals.com. Click HERE for the full article.

A few simple everyday actions will show your recognition and thanks:

1. Be on time

Boss appreciation begins with timeliness. From the time you arrive at your work station, be prepped and ready to go for a full work day.

2. Offer to help out

Whether you volunteer to cover the shift or workload of an absent employee, stay late or work overtime, offer to help out. Think about what is best for the company and offer your support.

3. Never say it’s not your job

Four words that a boss never wants to hear, “That’s not my job.” If your boss asks you to do something that is not your job, strongly consider doing it anyway. Then (with a smile on your face) say you’re happy to help out.

4. Always say thank you

We all learn this early on from our parents, but saying “thank you” will always matter, even in your professional life. If your boss commends you, gives you time off, lets it slide when you’re late or helps you out in any way, those two little words show a great appreciation.

5. Be direct

A boss likes it when employees are honest about work. If you have a question, concern or even a reasonable complaint, let your boss know in a professional manner. Schedule an appointment to speak with your boss and be clear and honest.

When you stop and think about everything your bosses have done, you realize that showing them appreciation is valuable. So, save the cake and presents and use courtesy to display your gratitude. This will ensure a healthy employer-employee relationship — and it’s free!

 

Meet the Team – MVNU Cross Country

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WNZR’s Meet the Team feature shines the spotlight on the Cross Country teams from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. WNZR’s Dan Monnin talked with head coach, Chip Wilson. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to see the season’s schedule for the Men’s Cross Country team.

Click HERE to see the season’t schedule for the Women’s Cross Country team.

 

Kari Jobe is coming to Columbus tonight!

 

Kari Jobe’s The Garden Tour featuring Cody Carnes is coming to Columbus!
Location: Mershon Auditorium in Columbus, OH
Date: 10/5/17
Time: 7:00pm

Click HERE for ticket information.

GRAMMY®-Nominated and Dove Award-winning recording artist and worship leader Kari Jobe announces dates for The Garden Tour, which features songs from her album The Garden. The Garden Tour marks the first time Kari Jobe has toured in nearly three years. The tour will visit 30 cities around the country.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk to Kari about her tour, family life and why Christian radio is important. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

It’s National Coffee Day! Celebrate with The Morning Thing.

coffee dayToday is National Coffee Day! Click HERE for the history of National Coffee Day. We celebrated by sharing some fun facts about coffee. Did you know that coffee is actually a fruit? Did you know there have been 5 attempts to ban coffee throughout history?
Did you know that Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Click HERE for more fun facts about coffee.

For this week’s Morning Thing Fave 5, we celebrated National Coffee Day. Listen in to hear how the Morning Thing co-hosts love to drink their coffee.

Marcy Rinehart

Eddie Dilts

Daria Swisher

Trevor Moore

(and special guest, former Morning Thing co-host and coffee superfan) Jenna Potts

It is Love Note Day! How will you celebrate?

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It’s Love Note Day! 

(from www.daysoftheyear.com) Love Note Day is a day to tell someone you love them, by writing a message of love in the form of a note.

This day can be most effective when the recipient of the message isn’t aware that Love Note Day even exists! A loving message will come as a pleasant surprise.

Love Note Day can be for any family members or for long time friends, too. It’s the perfect day to make someone feel appreciated through just a few heartfelt words.

Love is an important emotion, make sure to tell people you love them.
Click HERE for 4 Reasons To Tell People You Love Them.

Here’s a little help from the Pros:

Sonfest 2017 – Plumb

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This morning we talked with Plumb, headlining artist of Sonfest 2017. Plumb talked about her start into Christian music and how God has continuously opened doors for her career. She also talked about some of her favorite people to work with when writing and making music. Listen in to hear the story behind Plumb’s powerful song, “God Help Me”.  Plumb also talks about the power of Christian music and radio and how it feels to have her music provide an encouraging message to the listener. Plus, Marcy Rinehart plays Rapid Fire with Plumb. Listen to get to know Plumb.

Listen to our full conversation with Plumb, HERE!

Sonfest 2017 is TOMORROW! Join us Saturday, September 23rd. The gates open at noon and the first artist will take the stage at 1pm. This is an all-day event which will include outdoor activities, festival food, and giveaways. SonFest is held rain or shine. For the complete schedule and for more information about the festival, click HERE!

Here’s the lineup:
1:10pm – Bonray (Main Stage)
1:50pm – Ex-Nihilo (2nd Stage)
2:30pm – Sarah Reeves (Main Stage)
3:10pm – Safekept (2nd Stage)
3:50pm – Jonny Diaz (Main Stage)
4:30pm – The Lasting Hope (2nd Stage)
5:10pm – JJ Weeks Band (Main Stage)
5:50pm – Damac (2nd Stage)
6:30pm – Anthem Lights (Main Stage)
7:10pm – The Ruins (2nd Stage)
7:50pm – Plumb (Main Stage)

Other activities include:
– Inflatables
– Super Games
– 9 Square in the air
– Two 30 minute BMX Bike Shows (at 2:30pm and 4pm)
– 2 vs. 2 Cornhole Tournament (registration from 12-2pm, tournament starts at 2:30pm)
– 4 vs. 4 Sand Volleyball Tournament
– Gaga Ball
– Plus FOOD – pizza, Mexican burritos and bowls, gyros, ice cream, coffee and smoothies and Pepsi!

When you come to Sonfest, make sure to stop by WNZR’s Big Blue and register to win a Sonfest survival kit including a bag chair with artist signatures from 2016 and 2017!

Tickets are available for $20 in advance or at the gate for $25. Groups of 10 or more will receive a discounted rate of $15 per ticket. For more information about purchasing tickets, click HERE.

To hear from other Sonfest artists, click HERE!

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