…is a famous line from the classic song from The Police, “Message in a Bottle.” It’s also the inspiration for our first Monday Motivation. Author Alyson Kieda tells the story of David in this devotional from Our Daily Bread. Read it by clicking here.
Our second devotional reminds us that a relationship with Jesus is the only thing that can truly satisfy our longings. Read Winn Collier’s reflection here.
Name one of the first famous people, real or fictional, that children learn about.
1- George Washington (26 votes) 2- Santa Claus (21) 3- Martin Luther King, Jr. (9) 4- Jesus Christ (6) 5- Dr. Seuss (4) T5- God (4)
Congratulations to Amanda from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak 9. Maverick City Music – Promises 8. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace 7. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven 6. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright 5. Elevation Worship – Rattle 4. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done 3. Anne Wilson – My Jesus 2. Matthew West – What If? 1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (3rd week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:
Did you know that the name potatoes come from the Spanish word patata? If you didn’t, now you do!
Potatoes are one of the most common vegetables, and the most important crop in the world. They are part of the nightshade family. Potatoes are tubers, which is a swollen part of a stem that provides nutrients for the leafy part of the Solanum tubersomum plant. That plant is where potatoes come from. You can make a lot of different things from potatoes. Some of Dylan’s favorites are potato soup (he thinks his grandma’s is the best), mashed potatoes, french fries, and chips.
Potatoes were first cultivated in South America sometime between 5,000 and 7,000 BC, in the area that is now southern Peru and northwest Bolivia. They ended up being brought back to Europe in the sixteenth century. The first people to bring them to North America was the Scotch-Irish immigrants, who introduced them in 1719.
So, think about that for a second, potatoes were discovered somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 BC but weren’t brought to North America until 1719! After the immigrants introduced potatoes, they quickly spread across the rest of the continent. Today, potatoes are grown in all 50 states in the U.S. with the largest producing state being Idaho (obviously).
Potatoes can also help your health. Potatoes contain all different kinds of vitamins, but the one that sticks out to me is vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps neurological functions. It helps relieve depression and stress and may even have a positive impact on ADHD. Potatoes help maintain blood pressure and overall health, helps keep skin healthy, and reduces cancer risk
– I was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City – I was a lifelong conservationist, historian, politician and author – I was Assistant Secretary of the Navy until resigning to lead the Rough Riders into Cuba – I was elected governor of New York in 1898 – I ran on the McKinley ticket in 1900 and was elected vice-president – I became President when McKinley was assassinated and served two terms – I came out of retirement and ran for a third term in 1912 but lost – My face is on Mount Rushmore – I died in 1919 at the age of 60
WHO AM I? The 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Congratulations to Lydia from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
Our show was cut short today as we prepare for our first MVNU basketball game of the season for the women’s program!
This didn’t stop us, however, from sharing about last week’s GMA Dove Awards for Artist Newsday!
This past Friday, the 52nd GMA Dove Awards aired on TBN. One of our songs that we play here on WNZR, won “Song of the Year”. The song was “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, and Elevation Worship. Now, this song also won the 2020 GMA Dove Award for “Worship Song of the Year” and has been awarded RIAA Gold Digital Single certification. “The Blessing” became a viral hit song around the world just days after recording and releasing it during the pandemic comforting listeners with a strong message.
Here is what the artists had to say on receiving this award. “It’s such an honor to receive this award for a song we got to be a part of – a song filled with the hope of God’s promises in such an uncertain time,” shares Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes on this recognition. “It reminds us of the power of a song filled with the hope of Jesus – how it can change someone’s life. We want to honor everyone in our industry who works to bring the hope of Jesus to people’s hearts through music. It’s an honor to join with you in advancing the kingdom of God together.”
Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes are currently on “The Blessing” tour that runs through November 14th. Check karijobe.com for more information on where the tour will be headed next.
Congratulations to the many artists who were honored with Dove Awards:
Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Brandon Lake
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year: We The Kingdom
Gospel Artist of the Year: CeCe Winans
Artist of the Year: for KING & COUNTRY
New Artist of the Year: Maverick City Music
Worship Recorded Song of the Year: Elevation Worship ft. Brandon Lake: “Graves Into Gardens“
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Tauren Wells: Famous For (I Believe)
Today for Monday Motivation, Joe shared a devotional from Tim Gustafson called “Longing for God.” It shares the story of a cat named S’Mores and how his journey parallels that of Nehemiah. Read it by clicking here.
Jonathon shared “Right Beside You,” from Sheridan Voysey, which shares the story of letters sent to the Holy Land. Read it by clicking here.
Name something a dog probably looks forward to seeing when he or she goes on a walk.
1- other dogs 2- trees 3- fire hydrant 4- cat 5- their ‘spot’
Congratulations to John from Utica, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace 9. Maverick City Music – Promises 8. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak 7. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven 6. Elevation Worship – Rattle 5. Evan Craft f/Danny Gokey & Redimi2 – Be Alright 4. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done 3. Matthew West – What If? 2. Anne Wilson – My Jesus (spent 7 weeks at #1) 1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (2nd week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:
Today’s Who Knew? tidbits include a famous (or infamous depending on your feelings) food combination and the birthday of one of baseball’s greatest sluggers.
CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
(from TheNationalDailyShow.com)
One of the South’s most famous food creations is chicken and waffles. But this delicious combination of flavors was actually born in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. During the 1940s, the Wells Supper Club was a popular late-night spot and attracted Jazz musicians after their gigs. They’d come in hungry, but found that they’d arrived too late for dinner, but too early for breakfast. In order to accommodate the musicians, the restaurant came up with the genius idea of serving a bit of both meals. Hence, fried chicken for dinner and waffles for breakfast.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles in Southern California founded National Chicken and Waffles Day this year to highlight this delicious cuisine pairing and to dedicate the day as one of service and volunteerism. Check out Roscoe’s foundation website to see more ways to get involved and celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day.
On October 20th, 1931, Hall of Fame slugger Mickey Mantle is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.
He was a center fielder who spent his whole career (1951-1968) with the New York Yankees and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. His career Batting Average was .298. He had 2,415 hits in his career. He also hit 536 Home Runs. He also had 1,509 Runs Batted In. He has the second highest OPS+ (On-base plus slugging) among center fielders.
He is a 20x All-Star, 7x World Series champion, 3x American League MVP winning back-to-back in 1956-57, He won the Triple Crown in 1956, Gold Glove Award Winner (1962), AL Batting Champion (1956), 4x AL Home Run Leader. His #7 Jersey number is retired by the New York Yankees.
– I was born October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, FL – I started playing guitar at age 12 – My first band was called Mudcrutch and I dropped out of high school to tour with them – My next band had a popular single, “Breakdown,” in the UK that eventually charted here in 1978 – I did a hit duet with Stevie Nicks, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around” – I was also part of the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison and Roy Orbison – I died in 2017
Who Am I? Guitarist, singer and songwriter Tom Petty.
Congratulations to Jackie from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.
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