We are excited to feature Foodstock 2021 for our weekly Food For The Hungry feature.
Elixir Presents will hold their 10th Annual Foodstock, a live concert, featuring the music of Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez and other folk artists on Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm.
The concert will be held at the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial (112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, Ohio). Admission is food items and/or monetary donation. Information about Foodstock can also be found at www.elixirpresents.com
– I was born December 1, 1913 in Weatherford, TX – My father was a lawyer and my mother a violin teacher – I married at 17 and had a son, Larry, who later became a TV star – My big break came on radio, where I was singing for a show and was discovered by Oscar Hammerstein – I made my Broadway debut in 1938 – I starred in South Pacific, The Sound of Music and my most famous role, Peter Pan – I was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1973
I am…Mary Martin. Congratulations to Marty from Howard, who wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.
More Monday Motivation from the Our Daily Bread devotional, “Celebrating Jesus.”
Jonathon shared Tim Gustafson’s “Dreaming at Christmas”
For Irving Berlin, Christmas held not joy but sadness. The composer of “White Christmas” lost his infant son on Christmas Day 1928. His wistful song, which longs for a bygone time of holiday joys, would become wildly popular during World War II, resonating with troops overseas dreaming of Christmases back home. Dreams and grief are crucial themes of the Christmas story. In a literal dream, an angel explained the miraculous conception of Jesus to Joseph (MATTHEW 1:20). Another dream warned the Magi to avoid the murderous Herod (2:12). And an angel told Joseph in a dream to flee to Egypt with the baby Jesus (V. 13). We welcome the dreams of Christmas. The sadness, however, intrudes like a rude guest. Rachel weeps (v. 18). For soon after that first Christmas a paranoid king would slaughter helpless children (v. 16). In Matthew’s gospel, Rachel, a matriarch of Israel, represents a nation’s inconsolable grief. It’s a scene we yearn to see deleted from the story. Why must there be such sadness in this, the greatest of all stories? Jesus Himself is the only satisfying answer to that question. The Baby who escaped the Bethlehem tragedy grew up to conquer all such tragedies, even death itself, by dying and rising for all of us. As another Christmas carol says of Him: The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight.
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Joe shared another devotional about a Christmas song, “Joy to the World,” from Poh Fang Chia
“Joy to the world…” Meifang stopped mid-sentence and forced down a sob as painful memories of her mom flooded her mind. This time last year, her mother stood right next to her, singing the same song. But now she was gone, her life tragically cut short by an accident. For Meifang, Christmas would never be the same again. It was hard to celebrate when all she had was sorrow and grief. Perhaps, like Meifang, you’re feeling grief or sorrow this Christmas. How can you sing for joy when your heart is full of pain? Isaac Watts originally penned “Joy to the World” not as a Christmas carol but as a reminder of our future hope when Christ returns. It’s based on Psalm 98-a psalm that calls the earth to praise God for His love and faithfulness (v. 3). He came to save (v. 1), announce His victory, and reveal His righteousness (v. 2). And He’ll come again “to judge the earth” with righteousness and fairness v.9). These are great reasons for us to sing with joy. If this Christmas is tinged with sorrow and grief, hold on to the hope of Christ. Not only does He provide comfort now but He aIso assures us of our future hope. One day all sorrow and pain will cease when Jesus comes again and wipes every tear from our eyes (REVELATION 21:4).
Name two things that are on every mom’s Christmas wish list: 1- babysitting 2- sleep/nap 3- spa day 4- gift card T5- a family portrait clothing/shoes/pajamas 7- jewelry
Congratulations to Jenn of Danville, who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Top collecting schools in two categories will once again be awarded the traveling plaque as provided by COTC to recognize each school’s accomplishment.
The Central Knox County Award will go to either Mount Vernon or the Knox County Career Center. And The Greater Knox County Award will go to one of the following schools: Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, or Fredericktown. Each year, the winning school’s name is added to the traveling plaque.
Representatives from each school will be invited to participate in the Food For The Hungry broadcast from the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial on Friday, Dec. 10.
For more information about the High School Food Drive Competition, schools and students can contact Shawn Dugan through email by using shawndugan@windstream.net, to help coordinate their collections or answer questions.
Here are the 2021 collection dates for Knox County High Schools:
* Fredericktown High School: 11/15 – 11/19 – just wrapped up
* Centerburg High School: 11/16 – 12/1
* The Knox County Career Center: 11/29 – 12/9
* Mount Vernon High School: 11/30 – 12/7
* Danville High School: 11/30 – 12/7
– I was born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee – I was Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 1956 – I was a three-time player of the year and all-American at he University of Cincinnati – I co-captained the US gold medal basketball Team in the 1960 Olympics – I became the first player to average a triple-double in 1962 – I won an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971 – I retired as the NBA’s all-time assist leader; and am now 7th all-time – I’m in the college and pro basketball halls of fame
I am…OSCAR ROBERTSON! Congratulations to Dave from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
It’s artist news day and NEEDTOBREATHE is making its documentary available to the public.
Earlier this month we talked about NEEDTOBREATHE’s documentary “INTO THE MYSTERY”, if you didn’t get a chance to watch the documentary in person, well you’re in luck because Greenwich Entertainment announced that the documentary will be available on demand starting today on most streaming platforms! The film release will follow the band’s massive 38-city tour across the United States.
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and without telling a soul, the band went to a historic house-turned-recording studio in remote Tennessee to work on new music. Over the next three weeks, they resided under one roof and handcrafted an album titled, “Into The Mystery”. The documentary offers a rare look at the collaboration of artists at the height of their creative powers who are struggling with the same fear and isolation that has affected everyone the last 16 months.
Here is what the band had to say. “We’re big fans of music documentaries where you get to actually watch the artist creating in the space where the record is made. Getting to see an idea stretch and grow into a finished song is really inspiring, but we’ve never really let our fans see behind the curtain. Now people will get to pull up a chair and become a part of the process as we create our eighth studio album in an old house in the hills of Tennessee.”
Lord, Your ways are higher You know Your plans for me You give purpose and a future Even when I can’t see
Answer: For The Good by Riley Clemmons
Congratulations to Leanne of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins THREE $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!
Today we started a series of Christmas devotionals from the seasonal Our Daily Bread publication, “Celebrating Jesus.”
Joe’s devotional is from Lisa Samra, called ‘A Down Under Christmas…’
I love seeing pictures of our Australian friends celebrating Christmas. Not because they have more creative decorations or a fancier tree, but because they’re usually celebrating at the beach! It’s easy for people who live in the Northern Hemisphere to forget that countries in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Christmas during their summer months. It’s just not what I expect to see at Christmas.
Sunny Christmas celebrations also point me to the reality that so much about the first Christmas was unexpected. At Jesus’ birth, men from countries east of Israel saw a star and recognized it as a sign that the promised future ruler of Israel had been born (MICAH 5:2).
So these highly educated scholars left their homes and, after arriving in Israel, went to the place they expected to find a new king: the palace. But Jesus wasn’t there. Realizing their mistake, they continued to be directed by the star until they reached a humble home in Bethlehem. It was there that they found Jesus (MATTHEW 2:10-11).
Regardless of whether we celebrate in the sun or snow, at Christmas we remember the birth of a baby who grew up to teach us about God and offer to all the most amazing of gifts, a relationship with Him. Like the wise men, when we search for Him and accept this gift, we find hope and joy beyond all our expectations.
Jonathon’s is from Winn Collier, called ‘A Table for All…’
The upcoming holiday looked grim for Scott. He figured he’d simply be warming up a frozen dinner and watching some football alone. Dreading the isolation, Scott decided to put an ad in the paper, inviting other lonely people to dinner. No less than twelve people showed up! That was 1985, and every year since, Scott has placed a similar ad, welcoming as many as 100 people and now meeting in a local church building. Homeless neighbors, those who’ve lost their family, strangers who can’t travel home-Scott sets a table big enough for all kinds of people.
Isaiah describes God’s intention to welcome every wayward straggler, all who are downtrodden or forgotten. He’s a “refuge to the poor… [a] refuge to the needy in distress.” (25:4). With God, those who are desperate for friendship or forgiveness or hope can find their hearts’ desires. One day “the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat” (v. 6). God widely extends the invitation, welcoming everyone to join Him for a feast-friends gathered around the table of grace.
This is God’s heart for us, and what He promises to do. We may bear the weight of loneliness or despair; but in Jesus, God welcomes us. And if we’ll simply come, each of us will find our seat at a table with room for all.
Name the top two disadvantages of owning a pet: 1- cleaning up after them (66 votes) 2- walking them (10)
Congratulations to Erika from Marengo, who solved this two-week stumper and wins two $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven 9. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace 8. We Are Messengers – Come What May (1st week in the Top 10) 7. Anne Wilson – My Jesus 6. for King and Country – Relate 5. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak 4. Maverick City Music – Promises 3. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done 2. Matthew West – What If? 1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (5th week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:
Today on the show we talked about how it is the last day to get registered to win a turkey from Smith Hisler Meats. We also read devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We had our weekly Bible trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup. We talked about some details related to Food For The Hungry.
Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Laundry Day”. You can find the link here.
Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Serving The Least”. You can find the link here.
Question: How many books have the name John in them? Answer: Four
Congratulations to Dawn of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Congratulations to Elizabeth and Justin of Mount Vernon for being registered to win a turkey from Smith Hisler Meats!
Today we launch a series of “Who Knews” about the 2021 Knox County Food For The Hungry drive!
The 2021 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive is underway. All donations benefit the 40th annual FFTH drive.
Mount Vernon area classrooms along with Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown elementary schools will join the sorority’s collection efforts. Psi Iota Xi also supplies schools with collection boxes. Students and families can make donations through this Friday, November 19.
– I was born on November 17, 1930 in California – My high school track coach encouraged me to take up the decathlon – I made the Olympics the summer after I graduated from high school – I was the youngest gold medalist in track and field at 17 – I attended Stanford, played in a Rose Bowl and spent two years in the Marines – I repeated as gold medalist in 1952 – I served four terms in the US House of Representatives
I am…Bob Mathias. Congratulations to Joshua from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
Congratulations to Debbie and Janell from Mount Vernon for getting registered!
Driving Notes 