Today, I recapped the Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival and previewed some other events coming in the near future like Student Move-In Day, the Fredericktown Tomato Show, and even Sonfest 2021!
Being a Monday, I also shared two devotionals from Our Daily Bread that you should take the time to read!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:
10. Crowder – Good God Almighty 9. Lauren Daigle – Hold On to Me 8. CeCe Winans – Believe For It 7. We The Kingdom feat. Bear Rinehart – Child of Love 6. Evan Craft & Danny Gokey f/Redimi2 – Be Alright 5. TobyMac – Help is on the Way (Maybe Midnight) 4. Elevation Worship – Rattle 3. Rhett Walker – Gospel Song 2. Anne Wilson – My Jesus 1. CAIN – Yes He Can (3rd week at #1)
New Music Friday – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week:
On this very hot Praise Thursday we shared some uplifting devotionals from Our Daily Bread! Our first devotion is called “Failed Again”. In Galatians 3 it’s said that God continually supplies us with His Spirit and works powerfully through us as a free gift—not because we’ve done anything or deserve it. You don’t have to work for His grace—it’s free. To read more click HERE. In our second devotion called “Death Zone” we talked about being humble. If we’ve achieved some success, we may appropriately celebrate the accomplishment and accept congratulations, but we must keep moving. We’re in the death zone. Come down the mountain. Humbly serve others in the valley—asking God to guard your heart and your steps. To read the full devotional click HERE.
Q: What book of the Bible contains the Fruit of the Spirit?
A: Galatians
Congratulations to Stephanie of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Today is Praise Thursday! We read two devotions today from Our Daily Bread. Our first one was called “Seeking God’s Help” by Amy Boucher Pye. God rescued His people from the invading armies, and He hears us when we cry out to Him in distress. Whatever your concern—whether a relationship issue or something threatening from the natural world—lift it to God in prayer. Nothing is too hard for Him. To read more click HERE. Our second devotion was called “In the Vine” also by Amy Boucher Pye. When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched. Click HERE to read more!
Q: When David wanted to fight Goliath, what did Saul try to give him?
A: His armor
Congratulations to Letha of Mount Vernon for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
August First Friday is just around the corner and we are excited to be hosting the main event for this month – the “Dog Days of Summer” Dog Parade! First Friday will run from 6-9pm, but registration for the dog parade is on-site only in Downtown Mount Vernon from 6:30-7:15.
We have all heard the phrase “Dog Days of Summer”, but what does that actually MEAN?
Sure, this time of year is typically the hottest it gets, but that is not the origin of the phrase. This saying is actually derived from astrology and this time of year celebrates when Sirius – known as the “Dog Star” rises to its most noticeable point. So next time you are out stargazing, keep an eye out for the Sirius star because it’ll only be prominent until roughly August 11th.
You can read Scott Smith’s article that we referred to during the show here!
Who Am I?
I was born on this date in 1901 in New Orleans
I moved to Chicago to start my music career as a trumpet player in the late 20s
I eventually became one of the pioneers of scat singing and formed a big band named after myself in the 40s
Some of my biggest hits include “What a Wonderful World” and “Mack the Knife”
I died of a heart attack in 1971 at the age of 69
I am… Louis Armstrong!
Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for correctly guessing our trivia and winning a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
Today on Praise Thursday we shared some amazing devotions from Our Daily Bread. The first one we shared was called “God’s Restoring Ways”. When we’ve hurt others or taken for granted God’s goodness in our life, it’s easy to assume we’ve forever marred the good gifts we’ve been given. But when we humbly turn to Him, we find His love is always reaching to embrace and restore. To read more click HERE. Our second devotional was called “The Baggage Activity”. Sometimes the burdens we carry make us feel like foreigners—alone and misunderstood—even among our peers. Read more HERE.
Q: What did Joseph do for the Pharaoh while he was in prison?
A: Interrupted dreams
Congratulations to Erika of Marengo for answering that question correctly, she won a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!
The Knox County Fair starts on Sunday – today we heard from Andrea Rees from the OSU Extension 4H office in Knox County about the Ramser 4H Activity Center. Find the conversation by clicking here!
Also find out more about our fair content and contests by clicking here!
I was born today in 1899 in Rock Park, IL
My first job was as a reporter for The Kansas City Star
I was an ambulance driver in World War I, and returned home after being seriously wounded
My debut novel was published in 1926
I covered the Spanish Civil War and parts of World War II as a journalist
My residences included Key West, Cuba and Idaho
I was the 1954 winner of the Nobel Prize for literature
I am…Ernest Hemingway. Congratulations to Mark from Utica, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.
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