The Morning Thing gives a preview of the WNZR Valentine’s Banquet

Do you have plans for Valentine’s Day? Let WNZR help you!!!
Get your tickets NOW for WNZR’s 22^nd annual Valentine’s Banquet.

The Banquet will be on Friday, February 14^th at 7 p.m. in Foster Hall, located inside Ariel Arena on the MVNU campus.
This year will be special. Don’t miss WNZR’s “Silver Screen Serenade”!
Come enjoy a night of music, food and fun!
We will share a night of scenes and songs from some of the most romantic movies. Enjoy love songs you can sing along with and reenactments of famous romantic movie scenes. PLUS – you can enjoy an Italian buffet and get a chance to win from over $1,000 worth of door prizes.

Today on The Morning Thing, Hunter Sutyak and Rachel Rinehart gave us a preview of the wonderful entertainment. Enjoy the classic song, “Can’t Help Falling in Love”.
Click HERE to hear Hunter and Rachel perform the song.

Banquet tickets are $20 per person and include the full buffet dinner, entertainment and door prizes. Tickets ARE ON SALE NOW! They are available at the WNZR studios located on the second floor of Founders Hall on the MVNU campus.
WNZR offices are open Monday – Friday, 6am – 6pm.
***DON’T DELAY – the ticket deadline is Tuesday, February 4th at Noon!!***

Click HERE for all details or call 740-392-9090 with questions.

January 31, 2020 0

25 reasons why you should come to WNZR’s Valentines Banquet

What are your plans for Friday, February 14th? The Morning Thing shared 25 reasons why you and your valentine should come to our banquet on 2/14!

1. It is on Valentines Day.

2. It is the 22nd annual banquet. We have a history of hosting great banquets.

3. Alliteration in the title, “Silver Screen Serenade”.

4. You will get to see some of your favorite romantic movies scenes.

5. You will get to hear some of your favorite loves songs.

6. Italian buffet – YUMMY! The menu includes classic lasagna, fettuccini alfredo, Caesar salad, antipasto salad, fruit salad, fresh green beans and garlic bread sticks!

7. Chocolate cake for dessert! Do we need to say anything else?!

8. Over $1000 dollars in door prizes!

9. Tickets are only $20 – that is a very good deal!

10. This banquet is an opportunity to support WNZR students that are raising funds to attend Christian Broadcasting Conferences. This event is a fundraiser for 4 WNZR Students!

11. This is a romantic opportunity with an emphasis on a faith based relationship.

12. The banquet is a great chance to connect with other couples who love God and WNZR.

13. This event saves you the trouble of having to come up with a romantic idea on your own.

14. The event is a win-win for both you and your spouse, no matter which of you bought the ticket and which of you is being treated to the event.

15. Talented musicians and actors will be performing special acts just for you!

16. Seriously, chocolate cake. It’s so good it needs to be on here twice.

17. This is the ONLY Valentine’s event where you can hear Joe Rinehart sing! This is worth the price of the ticket!

18. This event could open the door for a future relationship. (Hunter – find a date!)

19. Since this is the “Silver Screen Serenade”, it’s like getting dinner and a movie without paying extra for the movie….or having to buy the popcorn!

20. Our event is being held right here in Mount Vernon. You don’t have to travel! The event will be in Foster Hall, inside Ariel Arena on the campus of Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

21. Each couple will receive a goody bag before you leave.

22. FREE parking! Parking is available in front and behind Ariel Arena. Handicapped parking is also available to the side of the arena. (Please call 740-392-9090 for directions or questions about parking.)

23. You will get to see MVNU’s beautiful Ariel Arena, where the MVNU athletic teams play.

24. You will make a great memory with your special valentine.

25. You will have SO much fun, you’ll know what you want to do for Valentine’s Day in 2021!

Click HERE for more information about the 2020 Valentine’s Banquet with WNZR.
A complete list of prizes is coming soon!
Don’t delay – the deadline to buy tickets is NEXT Tuesday, 2/4 at Noon!
Tickets are on sale at the WNZR Studios located on the second floor of Founders Hall on the MVNU Campus. Our offices are open 6am – 6pm each weekday. If you can’t make it to our studios during that time frame, please call 740-392-9090 and we will work out a time that is convenient for you to pick up your tickets.

January 27, 2020 1

The Morning Thing Fave 5 – showing love to others is powerful!

This week, we wrapped up Valentine’s Week with a special Fave 5. We shared our favorite memories of when someone showed love to us. We hope that you will carry out the biblical design of showing love to others. Check out 1 Corinthians 13 and bless those around you with a loving spirit.

Check out our favorite memories:

Daria Swisher

Hunter Sutyak

Marcy Rinehart

Trevor Moore

(and WNZR Office Manger/Underwriting Coordinator) Wesley Boston

February 17, 2019 0

Happy Valentine’s Day! You CAN have lasting love, past today.

Today is special – it’s Valentine’s Day. What happens after today is over? We found 7 laws of lasting love to help you show your love once February 14^th is over.

From www.psychologytoday.com

1. They share an ultimate vision about their relationship.

2. They are committed to unconditional love.

3. They fulfill each other’s needs.

4. They trust the good intentions of the partner.

5. They master effective communication.

6. They keep curiosity alive.

7. They never get tired of starting over.

Click HERE to see the full article.

(Picture of Rachel and Andrew Yoder – former WNZR DJs)

February 14, 2018 0

Valentine’s Day is 2 weeks away. Are you ready?

What are your plans for February 14th? Do you have a plan for your Valentine?
Don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help.

Our first idea is to get tickets to the 20th annual WNZR Valentine’s Banquet. It is scheduled for Friday 2/9. This night will be full of fun, inspiration, music, prizes, great food and wonderful memories. Click HERE for all the details.
The ticket deadline is THIS FRIDAY, February 2 at 6pm. Buy your tickets today at the WNZR Studios on the second floor of Founders Hall (800 Martinsburg Road, MV).

We also found 25 other romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day from www.familylife.com
Click HERE to check out some really fun ideas for 2018.

January 31, 2018 0

5 Ways to Share Love with our WORDS!

It is Valentine’s Day! The Morning Thing today shared an insightful article from www.FaithGateway.com – 5 Ways to Share Love with Our Words.

Click HERE to access the entire article from Jessica Wolstenholm, Author at FaithGateway.
(Jessica is co-founder of Grace for Moms. After 13+ years in the music and publishing industries, Jessica came home last year to be with her two small children. Although the transition from the corporate world to the playground has been an adjustment, she is learning more every day about accessing the grace available to us through Christ as she navigates the full time job of motherhood. She is the co-author of The Pregnancy Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey to Motherhood and The Baby Companion: A Faith-Filled Guide for Your Journey Through Baby’s First Year. Jessica lives in Nolensville, Tennessee, with her husband, Dave and two miracle babies, Hope (6) and Joshua (3).)

Scripture gives us several clear ways we can love others. Let’s start by looking for ways to be an ambassador for Jesus by sharing love with our words.

We can start by adopting these simple habits:

Be an encourager.

Some people are natural born encouragers. Others have to work hard to remember to pay compliments. Whatever your tendency, make it a point to spread words of affirmation to your loved ones, coworkers, even strangers. I had a waitress the other day go on and on about how much she loved my haircut. She didn’t know I’d been second-guessing my choice for a style. Hearing her encouraging words made my day! And I was reminded that compliments are a powerful way to share love. Try to make it a habit to say one encouraging thing every day to someone you interact with. Start with your spouse, child, coworker or the girl checking you out at the grocery store.
Practice the lost art of written notes.

I love modern technology and the way it allows us to stay connected so easily. But it will never be as personal and beautiful as a hand-written note. Tuesday February 7th is National Send a Card to a Friend Day (who knew?!). This is the perfect opportunity to practice the lost art of social graces. This weekend, grab a card while you are out and about. Think about a friend or loved one you’d like to surprise with some good ol’ snail mail. Send your card on Tuesday and then make it a goal to send just one hand-written, personal note to someone you love every week (or even once a month would be a good start).

Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body. — Proverbs 16:24

Focus on the bright side.

There are a lot of ugly words flying around on social media right now and it’s easy to get caught up in the battles. But what if we made a commitment to be more careful, more intentional with our words? How would that change the verbal climate in our culture? How might that strengthen the world’s view of believers if we led the way in looking for and sharing the good, no matter what? We serve a redemptive God who cares more about these issues than we ever could. He calls us to be a light in the darkness. To spread His love with our words and deeds. When we put our trust in Him and focus on the bright side in the midst of tough times, we pierce the darkness with the light of his love. Try seeking out one good thing every day to share with others via social media or in a conversation over a meal. If that good thing is somehow related to the state of our culture, you get bonus points!
Speak the truth.

This one can often get us into trouble. All those passionate posts we’re reading are likely written by people who strongly believe they are sharing the truth. And maybe they are. But when there’s turmoil amongst people, everyone thinks they are the one standing on the truth. The Bible tells us to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). It also tells us that Jesus is “the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6) and that “God is love” (1 John 4:8). The truth has become very relative in our culture. And on many issues, there are gray areas. When in doubt, I know the truth lies hidden in God. Instead of sharing our own version of it, we can point people to Jesus, trusting that he’ll show us the way forward.

The next time you feel passion rise up within you about a particular issue, instead of posting your opinion about it, share a verse in the Bible that has influenced your thoughts. When we share God’s truth in place of our own, our words are guided by love.

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. — Psalm 19:14

Keep a quiet life.

One of the most powerful ways to share love with our words is to stay silent; to keep our words to ourselves. My mama told me, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” I need that reminder most days. The leaders and influencers I respect most are the ones that remain quiet. It’s not that they have nothing to say, but their actions speak louder than their words. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 says to “make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” What if we shared love through the absence of our words? What if saying nothing at all was the best representation of Jesus we could be? If you are one to get vocal when passionate about an issue (I love people who stand for things!) try staying silent for a bit. Let your peace speak volumes of gentle love.