Driving Notes

Who Knew About These Christmas Traditions?!

Today was Who Knew Wednesday and we continued talking about Christmas traditions. We talked all about Food For The Hungry, a Mount Vernon Christmas tradition. You can find more info for all Food For The Hungry events here and here.

We also talked about wreaths! Here are some tips we found on picking the perfect wreath this holiday season:

Take into consideration the color scheme the recipient is currently using. If your friend has a green door, you may not want to send them a wreath with a big blue bow. A fresh wreath topped off with a gold bow would be a perfect choice because not only does it complement the green door, but it also brings more of the colors of Christmas to the exterior.
When making your choice, think about the preference of the recipient and not necessarily what appeals to your taste. You may fall in love with the designer look of the Holiday Swags, but perhaps your great aunt would much rather have the traditional circular wreath with a great big red velvet bow. You could choose the Mardi Gras colors or fun geometric designs of an Art Deco wreath for your friend that marches to her own drummer.
At this wonderful time of the season, it’s important not to forget those who share their faith with you. Consider sending clergy people, choir members or special friends from your congregation special Christmas Crosses – wreaths in the shape of a cross. This is sure to bring them great joy.

Our Word of the Day was bamboozle (bam-BOO-zul), a verb meaning to deceive or confuse. You can read more on that here.

Have a great evening!

-Jess & Joe

December 7, 2016 0

Mystery Monday: Tiny Christmas Cards

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Have you ever wondered what the worlds smallest Christmas Card looks like? Well its 200 micro-meters wide by 290 micro-meters tall, and has a nice little Christmas tree on it. For our mystery question today we asked who made it? Mary of Mount Vernon called in and correctly told us it was Glasgow University, and she won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

December 5, 2016 0

Who Knew About Holly & Mistletoe?!

Yesterday was Who Knew Wednesday on the Afternoon Drive! We talked all about holly and mistletoe. (A website crash caused us to have to delay our blog for a day)

Here are some Who Knew? facts about holly:

It grows mostly along the west coast of North America, from California to British Columbia
It tends to thrive in shade
The berries tend to be toxic; so if you have real holly, keep it away from pets and children. Yes, the berries look pretty, but they aren’t for eating! The leaves are also toxic.
Christians have identified a wealth of symbolism in its form. The sharpness of the leaves help to recall Jesus’ crown of thorns; the red berries serve as a reminder of the drops of blood that were shed for our salvation; and the shape of the leaves, which resemble flames, can serve to reveal God’s burning love for His people.

For information on mistletoe, head over here.

We also had a Troyer’s Trivia Question about holly: In the Christmas carol, ‘The Holly and the Ivy,’ the holly represents _________ and the ivy represents ________? The answers are Jesus and Mary.

Have a great evening!

-Jess & Joe

December 1, 2016 0

Game Time Tuesday!

christmas Today we highlighted some of the events related to this weekend’s Fredericktown Chrrstmas Walk. Find out more here at WNZR.FM.

Today’s Song Poetry song was ‘Dive’ by Steven Curtis Chapman…congratulations to Marian from Danville who won the $5 gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Name That Tune was ‘When I’m With You’ by Citizen Way…our winner was Haley from Mount Vernon.

Our Word of the Day is quinquennium (quin-QUEN-ee-um), a noun meaning a five-year period of time.

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

November 29, 2016 0

Construction Mystery Monday

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The Mystery Box returned for this rendition of Mystery Monday. Our winner was a pair of brothers, Peter and Edward of Howard, they correctly guessed our item was a plastic construction hat. They won a 5$ gift certificate to Troyer’s of Apple Valley.

Our word of the day is Toggery, a noun which means clothes; garments; togs.

November 28, 2016 0

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Dear WNZR family,

On behalf of the Afternoon Drive, I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Personally, I need this time mentally, physically and spiritually and maybe you do, too.

I am thankful for you. Marcy reminded us yesterday in our staff meeting that we are in the people business. As someone blessed to be on the air at WNZR, I consider you to be my people and I’m glad you’re in my life. I think it’s safe to write that accountability, mutual respect and high standards are important for you and for me and we’re in this together.

I am thankful for Marcy and Rachel. My parents, brothers and in-laws. I am very blessed to have this family that loves me despite my imperfections.

I am thankful for Jesus. He makes all the difference in my life. He continues to pursue me, remind me, shelter me and yes, convict me. He can ALWAYS be trusted. He has also set my lifelong goal – to one day see Him face-to-face and encourage as many others as I can to do the same.

I am thankful for MVNU – it is a good place to work and learn. It’s full of many people who care and want the best for you and for me.

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break and I’m excited to finish 2016 STRONG. Thanks for listening!

-Joe

November 23, 2016 0

Thanksgiving Mystery Monday

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Today Mystery Monday, we started to do some Thanksgiving trivia and asked what year the first thanksgiving was celebrated. Ruth of Mount Vernon correctly called in and told us it was 1621

Our word of the day was Duende, a noun which is Spanish for charm; magnetism.

November 21, 2016 0

NZ Top 10 + New Music – 11/18

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Here’s this week’s NZ Top 10:

10: The God I Know – Love & The Outcome
9: King of the World – Natalie Grant
8: Dear Younger Me – MercyMe
7: Jesus – Chris Tomlin
6: The Lion and the Lamb – Big Daddy Weave
5: Eye of the Storm – Ryan Stevenson ft. GabeReal
4: Thy Will – Hillary Scott & The Scott Family
3: Chain Breaker – Zach Williams
2: One Step Away – Casting Crowns
1: Priceless – For King & Country

NEW MUSIC for 11/18 (click each for video)

Carrollton – Tell Me

Meredith Andrews – Receive Our King

Wendy’s Cougar Trivia – Junior Jordi Mas is the tallest player on the MVNU men’s basketball team. What height is he listed at? Answer? He is 6-10. Congratulations to Stacey from Fredericktown – she wins the $5 gift card to Wendy’s of Mount Vernon!

Word of the Day: lambent, an adjective meaning playing lightly on or over a surface; something flickering, or softly bright or radiant.

Thanks for listening!
-Joe

November 18, 2016 0

Drops in the Ocean…or Stars in the night

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Today we shared more stories behind the songs we play on WNZR. Our featured song for the 4pm hour was ‘Drops in the Ocean’ by Hawk Nelson. Lead singer Jon Steingard told New Release Today that Romans 8 influenced the song, especially verses 31, 38 and 39:

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

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