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NZ Top 10 for 10/9/20

Happy Friday – here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Tasha Layton – Into the Sea
9. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me in the Moment
8. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
7. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
6. Tauren Wells f/Jenn Johnson – Famous For
5. Chris Tomlin f/Lady A – Who You Are to Me
4. for King and Country f/ Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin – Together
3. Danny Gokey – Love God, Love People
2. We The Kingdom – God So Loved
1. Zach Williams f/Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus (5th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week – find the extended video link

Maverick City Music f/Chandler Moore – Man of Your Word

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TrVCZF-4pI

Thanks for listening!
– Joe, Zoe and Alyssa

October 9, 2020 0

Coffee and the Apostle?

What do those two have in common?

Today we shared about Frappe Day…

Who knew that the original ‘frappe’ (yes, pronounced frap-PAY) was developed by a Greek man in Thessolaniki – the same city that inspired Paul’s letters in I and II Thessalonians??

The invention almost happened by accident in 1957 – a Greek man, working for Nestle, was looking to make a cup of coffee, but couldn’t find any hot water. So, since the company was demonstrating an instant powder for chocolate milk (probably Nestle Quik), he tried the same thing with instant coffee, ice and milk, using a shaker.

Frappe may be a Greek invention, but it is a French word, meaning simply a drink filled with ice.

Congratulations to David from Fredericktown – he got the answer right to our trivia question – the company involved, Nestle – and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

October 7, 2020 0

Do Not Feed the Animals!

Have you ever seen a sign like this? At a zoo? A park?

Our Monday Motivation today focuses on the let’s say…um…difficult folks we might find on social media or internet forums. It’s from Monica Brands and called “Don’t Feed the Trolls.” Click here to read it from Our Daily Bread.

Name something kids are told to take turns using:
1- Toys/games
2- Bathroom
3- Phone
4- Bikes
5- Swing

Congratulations to Jennifer of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

October 5, 2020 0

NZ Top 10 for 10/2/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Tasha Layton – Into the Sea
9. CAIN – Rise Up (Lazarus)
8. Tauren Wells f/Jenn Johnson – Famous For
7. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me in the Moment
6. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
5. Chris Tomlin f/Lady A – Who You Are to Me
4. We The Kingdom – God So Loved
3. Danny Gokey – Love God, Love People
2. for King and Country f/Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin – Together
1. Zach Williams f/Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus (4th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week!

We Are Messengers – Image of God (see the video link below)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yV0pu60Uqs

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

October 2, 2020 0

Baseball and radio – a wonderful pairing!

Today we shared some significant September 30th moments in Major League Baseball:

1947: The World Series begins. The first to be televised, the first to feature an African-American player (Jackie Robinson) and the first to feature a pinch-hit home run.

1972: Roberto Clemente gets his 3,000th career hit against the Mets. It would be his last, as the Pirates’ future Hall of Famer dies in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve while flying relief supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

1995: The Indians’ Albert Belle becomes the first MLB player to hit 50 home runs and 50 doubles in the same season. He does this in a 143-game shortened season. (This was also our trivia question to win the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup).

We also shared a bit of what you can expect tomorrow as we celebrate WNZR’s 34th anniversary…click here to be a part of the celebration!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Todd

September 30, 2020 0

Take your tears to God…

This weekend, our community at MVNU experienced tremendous loss…four people directly to our campus passed away. Both Todd and I were impacted because we have friendships with the families who lost loved ones.

So…what do we do with that grief? Author Amy Peterson shares her thoughts in this Monday Motivation devotional.

Click here to read it from Our Daily Bread.

Name something that can be lumpy.

1- mashed potatoes
2- oatmeal/hot cereal
3- a mattress/bed
4- grits
5- soup
6- a pillow

Congratulations to Christine from Danville who wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

September 28, 2020 0

NZ Top 10 for 9/25/20

Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Tasha Layton – Into the Sea
9. Chris Tomlin & Lady A – Who You Are to Me
8. Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes – The Blessing
7. Tauren Wells f/Jenn Johnson – Famous For
6. We The Kingdom – God So Loved
5. Hope Darst – Peace Be Still
4. Jeremy Camp – Keep Me in the Moment
3. Danny Gokey – Love God, Love People
2. for King and Country f/Tory Kelly and Kirk Franklin – Together
1. Zach Williams f/Dolly Parton – There Was Jesus (3rd week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist this week. See the links to watch lyric videos!

Andrew Ripp – Jericho

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=DANgNI6rqxI

Casting Crowns – Start Right Here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGvfagBOHJE

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

September 25, 2020 0

Signs, prayer and celebration!

Today we shared news about International Sign Language Day, See You at the Pole and WNZR’s anniversary.

First things first. Tonight, September 21 will see the return of See You At the Pole, but with a twist. This time, it will be Saw You at the Pole to promote social distancing. Invite your friends to join M.V.N.U.’s praised band and 3 other youth groups in praying for our nation. It starts at 7pm at the Mount Vernon City Square.

Next up we have our topic for Who Knew Wednesday. The UN General Assembly has proclaimed 23 September as the International Day of Sign Languages in order to raise awareness of the importance of sign language in the full realization of the human rights of people who are deaf. The theme for 2020 International Day of Sign languages is “Sign Languages Are for Everyone!”. Read more here!: https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/09/1073132

We had a stumper for our Who Knew Trivia Question today! We’ll be sure to bring it back next week!

September 23, 2020 0

Gratitude in the air!

Today we shared some encouraging words from author Xochitl Dixon about establishing an atmosphere of gratitude. Making sure we’re expressing thanks for what God has done and what others around us do to enrich our lives.

Both devotionals are based in Psalms – the first is called “A Sincere Thank You,”- click here to read it

Our next one is called “Let Us Praise” – click here to read it!