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National Disc Jockey Day, Who Knew?

Today on Who Knew Wednesday Joe & Lexie talk about National Disc Jockey Day!

Joe shared a bit about Wolfman Jack:

His real name was Thomas Weston Smith and he was born in Brooklyn on January 21, 1938. So, yes, tomorrow would have been his 83rd birthday!

His dad bought him a radio to keep him out of trouble and he fell in love with music and the disc jockeys who played it. He graduated from the National Academy of Broadcasting in 1960 and worked jobs in Virginia and Louisiana before getting a big break in 1963 to work at a 250,000 watt station in Mexico that could be picked up in most of the United States. BTW, that is 5 times the US limit!

He later worked in Los Angeles and New York, but also got a chance to star as himself in the 1973 film American Graffiti. His raspy voice gained him national fame and he was a guest star on several shows, including Emergency, Hollywood Squares, The Odd Couple and Wonder Woman. He also hosted the Midnight Special TV show for 8 years.

He died in 1995.

Lexie got the chance to share about Alan Freed:

Alan Freed was born on December 15th. 1921 in Windber, PA.

Freed became interested in radio when he served in the US Army during World War II and worked as a DJ on Armed Forces Radio. Soon after World War II, Freed landed broadcasting jobs at smaller radio stations, including WKST (New Castle, PA); WKBN (Youngstown, OH); and WAKR (Akron, OH), where, in 1945, he became a local favorite for playing hot jazz and pop recordings!

Freed is the first disc jockey and concert producer of rock and roll; he coined the term “rock and roll” on mainstream radio in the early 1950s. He helped bridge the gap of segregation among young teenage Americans, presenting music by black artists (rather than cover versions by white artists) on his radio program, and arranging live concerts attended by racially mixed audiences. He also starred as himself in many films!

In the 1956 film Rock, Rock, Rock, Freed tells the audience that “rock and roll is a river of music which has absorbed many streams: rhythm and blues, jazz, ragtime, cowboy songs, country songs, folk songs. All have contributed greatly to the big beat.”

He Passed away on January 20th, 1965.

Who Knew Wednesday Trivia:

Q: Who directed the 1973 film where Wolfman Jack appeared as himself?

A: George Lucas!

The movie is American Graffiti!

Congratulations to Lorena of Mt. Liberty for correctly guessing the answer and winning a $5 dollar gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks so much for listening to the Afternoon Drive! – Lexie & Joe

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Let’s do the…??

Today’s Who Knew Wednesday WHO AM I? trivia:
I was born in South Carolina in 1941.
My birth name was Ernest Evans.
I covered a song that became #1 in 1960, then it went to #1 AGAIN on this date in 1962, the only song to do this on the Billboard charts.
That song launched a dance style that is known worldwide today.
I’m also known for the song “Pony Time.”

Who am I?
CHUBBY CHECKER. That song is “The Twist.”

Congratulations to Christy from Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

The ministry behind the YouVersion Bible App is celebrating 25 years…read more about Life.Church by clicking here.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Lord, hear our prayer.

Today Todd and I shelved our initial plans for the show after hearing about and watching the events around the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Who Knew Wednesday? Who knew THIS would be the result? Protestors breaching the doors of our House and Senate?

So, instead, we took a posture of prayer and song as the events continued to unfold.

A special thank you to those area pastors who joined us today and prayed with us over the airwaves:

Rev. Todd Risser, Associate Pastor at Mount Vernon First Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Troy McNichols, Senior Pastor and Mount Vernon New Life Nazarene
Rev. Stephanie Lobdell, Campus Pastor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Rev. Tim Overly, Senior Pastor at Covenant Church in Mount Vernon

Todd and I also shared some songs that remind us that in times of uncertainty, we can still root ourselves on the Solid Rock (click the songs for links to videos):

Mandisa and Jon Reddick – You Keep Hope Alive
Matt Redman – You Never Let Go
Ryan Stevenson – Eye of the Storm

Remember, the first step to receiving guidance from God is to want it.

When you are sad or brokenhearted, pray Psalm 34:17-18. “The righteous cry out and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Whether it be a pain from grief, loss, sorrow or failure, God promises to be close. He is our source of healing.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Who Knew It Was New Years!

Today I shared some Who Knew fun facts about New Years Eve! I got theses from: https://www.todayslifeonline.com/parent-resources/blog/ten-fun-new-years-facts-traditions

New Year's Eve Parties: Say Goodbye to 2020 – Galveston Island Guide

The first New Year’s celebration dates back 4,000 years. Julius Caesar, the emperor of Rome, was the first to declare Jan. 1 a national holiday.

Forty-five percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. The top resolutions are: to lose weight, get organized, to spend less and save more, to stay fit and healthy, and to quit smoking.

Eating leafy greens on New Year’s. Tradition says that the more leafy greens a person eats, the more prosperity he or she will experience during the upcoming year. It works great with those resolutions to live a more healthy lifestyle!

(Normally) About 1 million people gather in New York City’s Times Square to watch the ball drop. It will be really interesting to see how they do things differently amidst the year of Covid-19.

Also, a congratulations to Julie from Fredericktown. She was our winner for the Who Knew Wednesday Trivia Question!

Thanks for Listening
-Todd McKinley

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Gift Exchange and Tips for Celebration!

Today we shared some ideas for celebrating Christmas in 2020! You can check out the full list here!: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/christmas-ideas/g34452103/quarantine-christmas-ideas/

quarantine christmas ideas

A congratulations to Jonathan and Linda, they were our winners for the Christmas Gift Exchange and the 5$ gift certificate to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks For Listening and Merry Christmas!
-Todd McKinley

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The season of waiting, arrival and revelation!

Today’s focus is on Advent, provided to us from the writings of Rob Staples, professor of theology emeritus at Nazarene Theological Seminary:

Advent is preparation for Christmas, not Christmas itself. It is only in commercial advertising that the Christmas season begins the first of December (or the first of October!). In the Christian calendar, Advent is the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas. Christmas Day is December 25, and the Christmas Season itself is the 12 days from Christmas to Epiphany. Remember the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” with “a partridge in a pear tree?”

Epiphany, which celebrates the coming of the Magi, the first Gentiles to acknowledge Jesus as King, is January 6. Epiphany means “showing” or “unveiling” and thus “unveils” the truth that salvation was for Gentiles as well as Jews.

Advent differs from Christmas in the same way Lent differs from Easter. Both Advent and Lent are times of preparation—Advent for Christmas and Lent for Easter.

The Christian calendar, unlike the calendar on our walls or desks, does not begin January 1. It begins the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is that season when the Church turns its gaze in two directions—past and future. It looks backward as it prepares to celebrate the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, and it looks forward as it engages in self-examination in preparation for Christ’s Second Coming in glory.

The word “advent” comes from the Latin adventus, which means “coming” or “arrival.” Thus in certain contexts it means the same as the Greek parousia. However, the latter term occurs in the New Testament only with reference to the Second Coming. During the Advent season, both these “comings” of Christ are embraced in the Church’s worship—His coming in the Incarnation and His coming at the end of the age.

Advent emphasizes hope, and it is this hope that makes Advent a proper preparation for Christmas.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Food For The Hungry!

The Food For The Hungry broadcast is coming up this Friday! Today Lexie & Alyssa share all about it:

Food for the Hungry is the annual collection of food and funds to benefit Interchurch Social Services, The Salvation Army and other food assistance organizations of Knox County. Donations help stock pantry shelves and give financial assistance to support Knox County’s citizens in need!

The top ten food items needed are:

canned meat (chicken, tuna), beef stew/hearty soups, canned pasta, boxed dinners (Hamburger Helper), peanut butter, spaghetti/spaghetti sauce, cereal (hot and cold), baked beans/kidney/chili beans, noodles/instant rice/potatoes, canned fruits and vegetables. Cans that can be opened without a can opener (pop top) are best!

Are you looking to donate to Food For The Hungry this holiday season? Here’s how:

On Friday, December 11th, 12 collection points will be open to collect food and monetary donations for Food For The Hungry.

APPLE VALLEY/HOWARD: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Red Rover Marathon

CENTERBURG:

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hometown Market

DANVILLE:

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hometown Market

FREDERICKTOWN:

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. BellStores

GAMBIER:

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Village Market

MOUNT VERNON:

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Aldi, Kroger, Lanning’s Foods, Baker’s IGA, Rural King and Wal-Mart Supercenter

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Knox Memorial

Congratulations to Brenda of Fredricktown and Tracy from Howard for being caller number 9 and winning some cool prizes through our Christmas Gift Exchange! Brenda won a large single topping pizza from Papa Johns and Tracy got a $15 gift card to Flowers For You Shop!

Another Congratulations to Karri of Danville for correctly guessing today’s “Who Am I?”. Our person this week was Lori Greiner!

Thanks so much for tuning into the Afternoon Drive! -Lexie & Alyssa

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Being thankful in all circumstances

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:18

The YouVersion Bible app shared this today:

No matter what you face, God’s goodness and mercy will never leave you. In fact, He even prepares blessings for you in the middle of hard seasons. But these truths aren’t always easy to remember, which is why giving thanks matters. Gratitude helps us focus on the only One who is able to turn our problems around for His glory and our good. So right now, let’s take a minute to pause and thank God for all He’s done in our lives…

God, You are good, and Your steadfast love endures forever! Even in the hardest seasons, I always have a reason to worship You.

Thank You for giving me victory and abundant life in Jesus Christ! Although I don’t deserve it, You shower me with unconditional love and forgiveness.

Be glorified through me, God. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart bless Your name.

And so no matter what the future may hold, I will shout for joy because you are with me. You comfort me and bless me in the presence of my enemies. Nothing compares to You and no weapon can stand against You. In all things, I am more than a conqueror through You!

I want my life to bring You praise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Yam vs. Sweet potato facts, from the North Carolina sweet potato board

A true yam is a starchy edible root and is generally imported to America from the Caribbean. It is rough and scaly.

Depending on the variety, sweet potato flesh can vary from white to orange and even purple. The orange-fleshed variety was introduced to the United States several decades ago. In order to distinguish it from the white variety everyone was accustomed to, producers and shippers chose the English form of the African word “nyami” and labeled them “yams.”

Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires labels with the term ‘yam’ to be accompanied by the term ‘sweet potato.’ Despite the label regulations, most people still think of sweet potatoes as yams regardless of their true identity.

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Today’s ‘Who Am I’ trivia:
– I was born in Augusta, GA in 1960
– I won six Grammys
– my first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 was a duet with the former lead singer of Chicago

Congratulations to Clarissa, who guessed Amy Grant, and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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A creative way to celebrate

Today we shared a big “Who Knew?” about an amazing event next Wednesday!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Captain Christine Moretz of the Mount Vernon Salvation Army about the upcoming drive-thru Thanksgiving Dinner.  Todd McKinley talked with Stuart Washington of Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, who will help prepare the meal.

This dinner is a partnership between 4 groups! The plan is to serve 1,500 meals on Wednesday, 11/25! 

Christine shares details about how and where to pick up vouchers. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN.

Listen to Stuart by CLICKING HERE.

There are 2 distribution sites on 11/25: 
Noon – 2pm at Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene, 16001 Glen Road in Mount Vernon
2-3pm at The Salvation Army, 206 E. Ohio Ave. in Mount Vernon 

The community meal theme is “Together Thankful”. 

Here’s today’s “Who Am I?” trivia:
– I was born in New Hampshire on Nov. 18, 1923
– I graduated from the Naval Academy in 1945
– I was the second person, and the first American, in space
– An inner ear condition kept me from being the first man on the moon
– I walked on the moon in 1971

Congratulations to Courtney from Fredericktown, who guessed Alan Shepard and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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