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They make it happen, so we don’t have to!

Thank you to all of our PUBLIC SERVANTS on this day designated by the United Nations to honor them.

To engage in public service is, in general, to work to improve our fundamental human rights, such as access to water, homes, and medical treatment. Those who work with Volunteer Fire Departments and Ambulance Corps are involved in providing services like these, and aiding the security of our homes and ourselves every day. Without them, our cities and towns wouldn’t be nearly as safe, and there’d be no-one to respond when danger calls.

You may be surprised how many people you know that are involved in the public service industry. Do you know a mail carrier? How about a librarian? A trash collector? Did anyone you know serve in the military or work in education? All of these are types of public service, and without them, we wouldn’t live in the world of safety and security we do today.

How can you celebrate Public Service Day??

One way is to head to your local utility providers, city or county agencies, or local fire departments, and send them an email or a social media post, and deliver a hearty thank you to the people who work there and provide you with the services you need. Thank them for restoring power after a nasty storm, or checking to ensure that you have no gas leaks after an earthquake.

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Today we also heard a little bit about the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival, starting tomorrow.

Click here for the full conversations on The Morning Thing blog!

  • I was born today in 1929 in Maces Spring, Virginia
  • I was born into a musical family and started performing when I was 10
  • I sang with my family, as a solo artist, and with my famous husband
  • He proposed to me during a live performance in 1968 in London
  • I also acted in Gunsmoke, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
  • I won 5 Grammy Awards
  • I died in May 2003

Who Am I? I’m June Carter Cash. Congratulations to Faith from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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Artist News Day Game Time Tuesday!

Today we shared some news from NEEDTOBREATHE and Anne Wilson. NEEDTOBREATHE announced their new album a little while ago and just released one of the tracks from it. The song is called “Sunshine” and is now available to stream and download. Their new album “Into the Mystery will be released on July 30th! Anne Wilson’s newest single “My Jesus” has been doing incredible. Her song is Capital CMG’s largest debut single launch from a new artist in nearly 10 years which is amazing!! She also announced that on August 6th her first EP called “My Jesus (Live in Nashville)” will be released. We are so excited to hear it!!

Here’s Anne Wilson and Matthew West Singing “My Jesus”!

To read the article about NEEDTOBREATHE click HERE. To read the article about Anne Wilson click HERE.

I got the devil on my throat
Got blood on my hands
The ones that I love are in danger
I’m a fallen man
But I found me a river
And it washes me clean
I know that I’m drowning for trying
But I’ll never leave

This weeks lyrics were a stumper so we will bring it back next week!

Thanks for listening

-Kelsi

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When plans don’t work out…

Today my plans got derailed a bit due to an equipment issue that knocked us off the air for about 15 minutes. I picked this devotional for Monday Motivation because it’s a good reminder of this question: how do you respond then your plans don’t work out? Or get postponed?

This passage is called “Imperfect Plans” from Jennifer Schuldt. Read it from Our Daily Bread by clicking here.

Name Something In A Person’s Closet That Only Comes Out On Special Occasions 
1. Suit/Tux (35)
2. Dress (26)
3. Jewelry (10)
4. Dress Shoes (6)
5. Shotgun (4)

Congratulations to Craig from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift certificate to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 6/18/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jordan Feliz – Next to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
7. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
6. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
5. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
4. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
3. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
2. for King and Country – Amen
1. Crowder – Good God Almighty (5th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Blanca – Even At My Worst

Lyric Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiD-UzbH5VA

Behind the Mic link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbnz0u27J_k

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Marcy and Kelsi

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Managing the Waves of Life

Today Kelsi and I shared a couple devotionals for Praise Thursday…

The first one is based in Psalm 89 – from author Xochitil Dixon, called “Riding the Waves.” You can read it by clicking here.

I shared my devotional from Monday’s show about ‘life to the full’…you can find it here.

Today is also the LAST DAY to register your Dad for our annual “Take Dad to Dinner” contest! Register here.

What is the last word in the Bible?

AMEN…

Congratulations to Jessica from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Kelsi

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Live Music & A Golfer for Who Am I!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday we shared about concerts for some of your favorite WNZR artists. To learn more about upcoming concerts (both live and virtual) click HERE.

PGA Tour Golfer Phil Mickelson was our Who Am I feature for today. He was born on June 16th, 1970. Happy Birthday Phil and good luck in the US Open this weekend!

Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing Phil Mickelson in our game today, she won a $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Alyssa

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Music, Music, and More Music

Today for artist news day we talked about Crowder and Building 429. Both artists released new music last Friday, June 11th.

Crowder released his much anticipated album “Milk & Honey”. This album features collaborations from Hulvey and Maverick City Music. Crowder actually recorded this album in his basement during the pandemic while still connecting with writers, producers, and artists. This album features the song “Good God Almighty” which has been at the top of the charts for a couple weeks. To read more click HERE.

Building 429 a new single called “Not Finished Yet”. This upbeat song is a stirring, hopeful pop anthem about how even when we stray far away, God is there, ready to draw us close to Him. “Not Finished Yet’ was written by Building 429 frontman Jason Roy along with Riley Friesen, who also produced the song. To read more click HERE.

The weight of the world is getting heavier now

Feels like its far too much to carry around

And each and every little time that you fall starts

Looking like the end of it all

Congratulations to Krista of Howard for correctly answering that those lyrics were from Riley Clemmons with her song ‘Keep On Hoping’, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

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Living a life “to the full”

Welcome to a new week! Today’s Monday Motivation focuses on John 10 and Jesus telling his followers that He came to give them life “to the full.”

Writer Remi Oyedele shares this devotional from Our Daily Bread. Click here to read it!

Remember, you have just a few more days to get your dad entered for ‘Take Dad to Dinner.’ Click here to find out all the info you need!

Name a Word That Rhymes With “Honey” 
1. Money (62)
2. Bunny (24)
3. Funny (7)
4. Sunny (6)

Congratulations to Karen from Mount Vernon, who guessed the top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 6/11/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday – here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Jordan Feliz – Next to Me
9. Jordan St. Cyr – Fires
8. Phil Wickham – Battle Belongs
7. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me
6. We The Kingdom f/Bear Rinehart – Child of Love
5. MercyMe – Say I Won’t
4. Zach Williams – Less Like Me
3. TobyMac – Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)
2. for King and Country – Amen
1. Crowder – Good God Almighty (4th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:

Matthew West – What If

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt7dpZU6rUY

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Kelsi

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