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The Little Drummer Boy

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The following is from Bill Crowder’s ‘Our Daily Bread’ devotional I shared on the air this week:

“The Little Drummer Boy” is a popular Christmas song written in 1941. It was originally known as “Carol of the Drum” and is based on a traditional Czech carol. Although there isn’t any reference to a drummer boy in the Christmas story in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 2, the point of the carol goes straight to the heart of the meaning of worship. The carol describes how a boy is summoned by the Magi to the scene of Christ’s birth. Unlike the wise men, however, the drummer has no gift—so he gives what he has. He plays his drum, saying, “I played my best for Him.”

This echoes the worship Jesus described when He told of the widow and her two coins: “ ‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on’ ” (Luke 21:3-4).

All the drummer boy had was his drum and all the poor widow had were her two coins, but the God they worshiped was worthy of their all. He is worthy of our all as well, having given His all for us.

-Joe

 

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Baubles and Mistletoe

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The last two days, we’ve shared a couple of ‘Words of the Day’ that we seem to only hear this time of year…

Bauble: this word sounds like BOBBLE but refers to a common type of decoration or ornament.  Originally, baubles were decorations at the end of batons carried by court jesters.

Mistletoe: this is a plant or herb that is hung from a doorway or ceiling that encourages a kiss.  Why?  The History Channel explains in an article posted in 2013: click here to read it

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Mary’s song

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One of my favorite passages from the Christmas story in the gospels is the section of Luke 1 commonly referred to as “Mary’s Song.”

Mary’s obedient, humble response to the news that she had earned the Lord’s favor and would carry the Christ child is an incredible passage to read each year:

“My soul glorifies the Lord
47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
48 for he has been mindful
    of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
49     for the Mighty One has done great things for me—
    holy is his name.
50 His mercy extends to those who fear him,
    from generation to generation.
51 He has performed mighty deeds with his arm;
    he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones
    but has lifted up the humble.
53 He has filled the hungry with good things
    but has sent the rich away empty.
54 He has helped his servant Israel,
    remembering to be merciful
55 to Abraham and his descendants forever,
    just as he promised our ancestors.”

Thanks for listening!

-Joe

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Who Knew…Berries?

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Those boughs of holly…be careful with them!

Today on WHO KNEW we talked about different berries and their role at Christmas. Many people decorate with fake holly because the berries are poisonous and can make people and pets sick.

The acai berry (pronounced uh-SAI) is from Brazil and other parts of Central and South America and tends to be popular around New Year’s because it can promote weight loss and has numerous antioxidants. WebMD has a great summary here.

The cranberry is native to the Eastern US and Canada and is one of the few fruits or berries grown while submerged in water.  Yea, like on those Ocean Spray ads with the cranberry bogs. It’s usually not eaten raw because it’s so tart, but adds a sharp flavor to many dishes at holiday time.

Our word of the day was RASPBERRY – an edible soft fruit related to the blackberry, consisting of a cluster of reddish-pink drupelets (those are the round things; about 100 per each average 4 gram raspberry).

Congratulations to Logan and Neveah – our winners in the WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange!  Thanks for listening!

-Joe and Jess

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Mystery Monday – 12/14

Today was Mystery Monday on the Afternoon Drive!

We took a break from the Mystery Box today since we’re in the middle of the WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange. Congratulations to Barb and Larry, our two winners for today’s show!

Our Christmas Word of the Day was poinsettia, a plant with large, red, pink, or white petals that look like leaves. You can read more on that over here.

Have a great week!

-Jess

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NZ Top 10 – 12/11

Here’s this week’s NZ Top 10:

10: Grace Wins – Matthew West

9: First – Lauren Daigle

8: At The Cross – Chris Tomlin

7: Holy Spirit – Francesca Battistelli

6: Just Be Held – Casting Crowns

5: Same Power – Jeremy Camp

4: Feel It – TobyMac

3: The River – Jordan Feliz

2: My Story – Big Daddy Weave

1: Flawless – MercyMe

NEW MUSIC

Lauren Daigle – Light of the World

Dan Bremnes – Jingle All The Way

Have a great weekend!

-Jess

 

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Praise Thursday 12/10

Today it’s Praise Thursday! We talked about the Kyle Idleman’s book Gods at War.  We focused on the points he makes about the god of me.  More often than not we put ourselves in front of our relationship with God.  Too many times we let things, stuff, people, etc. get in the way of our love for God.

We played WNZR Christmas Exchange and our winners are Abby Pratt from Mount Vernon and Bonnie Taylor of Fredericktown!

Tune in tomorrow for your chance to play when you here the cue to call!

Have a great night!
Faith

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Who Knew Wednesday 12/9

Today we talked all about Food for the Hunger!  There are so many events and opportunities to get involved in this amazing project.  For more information you can got to foodforthehungrycares.org.

We also played the WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange.  our winner today were Kathy from Mount Vernon and Kristi from Mount Vernon!

Tune in tomorrow for your chance to win when you hear the cue to call!

Word of the Day
cranberry
1. the red acid berry produced by some plants (as Vaccinium oxycoccos and V. macrocarpon) of the heath family; also :  a plant producing these

Have a great Wednesday!
Faith

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Game time meets Christmas! 12/8

Today on the show we kicked of the WNZR Christmas Gift Exchange! Everyday until the 23rd we will be giving you opportunities to win a Christmas gift!  But this is a gift exchange so you can exchange the gift!  If you would like to play listen for the cue to call and dial 740-392-9090.  Our winners today are: Bob from Mount Vernon and Donna of Mount Vernon.  Congratulations!

The 13th annual Media Shopping Cart Derby is Saturday, December 12th and THIS year will be different. We have a NEW Twist!! What is the NEW TWIST? Our 4 shopping cart teams will compete in the Food For The Hungry GAMES in front of City Hall around 2:15pm.

The teams will compete in 3 events: Fast Pack, Pedal Cart Pull and Food Bank Check Out.
You will definitely WANT to SEE the Food For The Hungry Games. It will be challenging. It will be fun. It will be a memory for everyone.

The WNZR team is Kelsey Bryte and Faith Orecchio! Their route is the North end of Mount Vernon. The team will be starting on Dr. Price’s Vet Clinic on Mansfield Road, travel down Mansfield Road, to North Main Street and then to the Public Square.

Meet them on their route and give a donation to help Food for the Hungry. Or drop off your donation at the station. Then, make sure that you are routing on Kelsey and Faith in the Food For The Hungry Games at 2:15pm.

The NEW and IMPROVED Shopping Cart Derby is Saturday, December 12th.

Have a great Tuesday!
-Faith

 

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