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Who Knew Wednesday

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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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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A tribute to Veterans on their day…

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardsmen — we are thankful to them all for their service. Veterans Day is their day. Take time today to do something special for a veteran.

Tell them “thank you,” volunteer or donate to a veterans’ organization, or perform a random act of kindness to let a veteran know that they are not forgotten, and neither is their service.

To all the heroes have served our country, we thank you and honor you on this Veterans Day. Thank you for all your sacrifices and for fighting for our freedom!

Here’s a quick message we found today:

(courtesy of eveteransday.com)

Today’s ‘Who Am I?’ trivia for Who Knew Wednesday included these clues:
– my name means ‘iron miner’
– I was born in Texas but was raised in Kansas
– I served in World War I training tank crews
– I became a 5-star general in World War II
– I was Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe
– My wife’s name was Mamie
– I was our 34th President

Congratulations to Terry from Mount Vernon, who guessed Gen. Dwight Eisenhower and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Use your common sense!

How many times have we been told THAT in our lifetime? Yes, November 4th implores us to use our common sense…here are some ways we’ve learned to use ours…how about you?

  • Use your turn signal!
  • Let people exit out of a bus, subway car, train or elevator before you try to go in
  • Act like a firearm is always loaded
  • Be kind to your server or waiter/waitress; avoid snapping your fingers at them
  • Listen to music in public spaces with headphones
  • Avoid texting while driving or distracted driving
  • Put stuff back on the proper shelf at a store (meat in the chip aisle)
  • Clean up after yourself…and your pets… in public places
  • Stand on the stand side and walk on the walk side at an airport people mover 🙂
  • Avoid putting your feet on chairs and tables in public spaces
  • Wash your hands after using the bathroom (and more so now during a pandemic!)
  • Put trash in a trash can.
  • Avoid being the one who has a full cart at the express lane or the self checkout lane
  • Put your cart back in the cart corral at the store – avoid just leaving it out in the lot, especially on a windy day
  • Put a new roll on the toilet paper roll or the paper towel roll
  • Avoid tailgating another driver
  • Avoid eating with your mouth open
  • Avoid blocking pedestrian crossings with your car
  • Avoid talking on your phone when you’re first in line

Congratulations to Brian from Fredericktown, who guessed our “Who Am I?” question today and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Q: I was the first person known to have discussed “common sense“

A: Aristotle!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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Federal program…local impact!

Today we shared more about the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program, which continues to make an impact with the Tuesday distribution at Croton (Irongate Equestrian and Event Center, 9am-5pm) and in Mount Vernon on Wednesdays (Lakeholm Church parking lot; Great Milk Giveaway, 5:00-6:30pm).

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is partnering with national, regional and local distributors, whose workforces have been significantly impacted by the closure of restaurants, hotels and other food service businesses, to purchase up to $4 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products from American producers of all sizes. Round 4 was just approved Friday 10/23 for another $500 million.

The program supplies food boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meat products and a combination box of fresh produce, dairy or meat products.

Distributors will package these products into family-sized boxes, then transport them to food banks, community and faith-based organizations, and other non-profits serving Americans in need.

You can hear more of Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Jeff Davidson of Global Vision Alliance and Theresa Gregory of Irongate by clicking here.

Today’s Who Knew? Trivia, to win a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup:

Q: I was born on this date in 1914 in New York City. I was a medical researcher and virologist – I created the polio vaccine. Who am I?
A: Jonas Salk

Congratulations to Jan from Howard, who guessed correctly!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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DIY apple butter…and cider!

It’s that time for the fall flavors of apples, pumpkin spice…so many colors…I love this time of year. You know, apples make me think of two of my favorite memories from childhood:

  • going on an apple picking field trip in 1st grade
  • going to a church gathering where we enjoyed slow-cooked apple butter out of a pot on a chilly Saturday night

I have always wanted to try to make my own apple butter…and now I know how! This is what you need:

  • 6 1/2 pounds apples – peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Find the instructions from My Baking Addiction by clicking here!

and what about apple cider? You can make that, too! Find out what you need by clicking here from Give Me Some Oven.

Today’s trivia: “In 2018, I surpassed Red Delicious as the apple cultivar with the highest production in the United States. It was the first time in over 50 years that any cultivar was produced more than Red Delicious. What type of apple am I?”

The answer? I am a GALA apple! Congratulations to Ruth from Mount Vernon who wins the $5 gift certificate to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

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