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The ‘label’ that matters most

I’m not a big ‘New Year’s Resolution’ guy. Yes, I care about self-reflection and getting better, but I feel like I do this throughout the year, not just at the end of one year and the beginning of the next. One of the sermons I heard recently that really caught my attention was our MVNU Chaplain, Rev. Dave Mills, sharing about the Christmas concept we hear about all season, “good tidings of great joy.” Dave challenged us to embrace that phrase by identifying and pushing back against what steals our joy.

One ‘joy stealer’ Dave mentioned was the labeling we allow to define us. The things people say about us that we allow to define us. Honestly, one label I’ve been wrestling with this year is ‘old.’ I turned 56 this year and it’s amazing the sub-labels that start flying your way when you hit that 55+ mark. It becomes even more difficult when you’re surrounded by 18-23 year-olds all the time! I realize that I need to draw closer to the Holy Spirit so I can find joy in my years and my experiences and also focus on the only label that really matters – child of the one true King!!

Dave reminded us that our calling is TOO GREAT to live in these joy-stealing areas! Here’s a song to lead you there – Megan Woods, “The Truth.”

Name a household chore that no one likes to do!
1- cleaning the bathroom (45 votes)
2- washing dishes (25)
3- vacuuming (20)
4- doing laundry (10)

Congratulations to Lori of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Together for a purpose!

For me, this picture from Friday’s Food For The Hungry Live says it all!

We are so grateful for your generosity of time and giving to this year’s campaign. The many faces here represent the team that helped make 2024 Food For The Hungry Live a reality on Friday. Many are MVNU students who finished their final exams, then stayed to help in the effort. Many are community board members for FFTH. There are also a couple of MVNU alums in there! We are thankful for all of them.
You can keep updated on the progress of the drive

winners today:
Kristen from Mount Vernon – won a camp mug and MVNU beanie from the Admissions Office
Maude from Mount Vernon – won a $20 Wendy’s gift card from Wendy’s of Mount Vernon

What is another name for Santa?
1. St. Nicholas or St. Nick – 60 votes
2. Kris Kringle – 29
3. Father Christmas or Papa Noel -11

Congratulations to Nancy from Fredericktown, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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On the First Day of Christmas….I got what??

If you were to find one of the MANY gifts in the Christmas classic, “12 Days of Christmas”…how would react?

It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, and we tested your Christmas music knowledge…of the 364 presents (when you imagine getting the gifts each day), which one would you be excited about…and which one not so much? Drop your answers here! https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1126932696100191&set=a.392606606199474

Our friend Colleen shared an incredible story of God’s faithfulness with a wallet her husband’s parents gave to him…that they found four months later and had the perfect amount of money they needed! He is always faithful!

Congratulations to Bob and Kim, our Christmas Gift Exchange winners for today! They’ve both been entered into our drawing for our SEVEN GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! Keep listening for your chance to win!

Congratulations to Chris from Gambier, who guessed our two-week stumper!!

  • I was born November 27, 1701 in Uppsala, Sweden.
  • My father was an astronomy professor and my uncle was a botanist
  • I chose physics and astronomy as my areas of emphasis
  • I created a temperature scale that now bears my name
  • I originally scaled 0 degrees as boiling and 100 degrees as freezing, but that was eventually reverted
  • I also participated in an expedition to the Arctic Circle to measure the shape of the earth

It is Swedish native Anders Celsius! Chris wins two 5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Judah

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The Christmas Gift Exchange – Day One!

Our 2024 Christmas Gift Exchange starts today! Listen for the cue to call and be the 9th caller to get something from the WNZR Christmas tree.

We also have some fantastic grand prizes for all prize winners. Click here to find out more!

Today’s winners:
Debbie from Brinkhaven (4pm – wins a WNZR rollup blanket)
Jennifer from Mount Vernon (5pm – wins Max Lucado’s “In The Manger Book”)

Name something people associate with Santa Claus:

  1. Presents/gifts (25 votes)
  2. Elves (18)
  3. Mrs. Claus (15)
  4. Sleigh (13)
  5. Reindeer (12)
  6. His beard (10)

Congratulations to Amanda from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Christmas Music is on!

Today is our first Afternoon Drive of the Holly Jolly 25 season! We’ve got all Christmas music through December 25th.

For Monday Motivation today, we’re featuring a non-Christmas song, but the lyrics still speak strongly to a prayer we all need this time of year – Holy Spirit Come, from Patrick Mayberry.

We’re on the edge of a new beginning
God, we know you have so much more
We’re looking to a new horizon
We’re praying for Your rain to pour

An overflowing of true redemption
An overflowing of Your kingdom
We’re ready for a real revival

Oh Holy Spirit come
Like a flood, like a fire
Holy Spirit fall
In this place, fill our hearts
Holy Spirit come
Like a flood, like a fire

Name something that usually comes in pairs.

Shoes50 votes
Socks15
Twins11
Pants10
Scissors4
Eyes2
Dice2

Congratulations to Kathy from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Thanksgiving Eve and Kettle Kickoff!

The Salvation Army hosted their 2024 Red Kettle Kick-Off yesterday.
We shared the conversation between Mount Vernon Captain Christine Moretz and our own Sue MacDonald how the red kettles impact the ministry of the Salvation Army throughout the year.

You can find the red kettles this year at Walmart, Kroger, Big Lots and Baker’s IGA.
Time: 9am and 8pm, Monday – Saturday
2024 Goal: $75,000

Find the full conversation at our SoundCloud link here!

They are still looking for volunteers. Ringing continues through Christmas Eve.
Register at www.registertoring.com
You can choose your time and location.

(L to R) Capt. Moretz and Cadet Jalicia Smalley

A few Thanksgiving fun facts from Good Housekeeping magazine:

Question: How much did the world’s largest pumpkin pie weigh?

Answer: 3,699 pounds

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the pie, made by New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Growers in Ohio on September 25, 2010, weighed almost 3,700 pounds and was 20 feet in diameter. It was made with 197 cans of pumpkin, over 200 dozen eggs, 100 gallons of evaporated milk, 525 pounds of sugar, three pounds of pumpkin pie spice, seven pounds of salt and 12.4 pounds of cinnamon.

Question: What state raises the most turkeys?

Answer: Minnesota.

According to the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Minnesota has “long been” the turkey capital in the United States and has consistently ranked #1 in turkey production, raising 40 to 42 million birds a year.

  • I was born November 27, 1701 in Uppsala, Sweden.
  • My father was an astronomy professor and my uncle was a botanist
  • I chose physics and astronomy as my areas of emphasis
  • I created a temperature scale that now bears my name
  • I originally scaled 0 degrees as boiling and 100 degrees as freezing, but that was eventually reverted
  • I also participated in an expedition to the Arctic Circle to measure the shape of the earth

Who Am I? It’s a STUMPER. Join Judah next Wednesday and see if you can figure it out.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Amy brings Christmas to Nashville (again)!

Today’s Artist News from our friends at JesusFreakHideout.com:

NASHVILLE – Amy Grant will once again co-host “CMA Country Christmas” with Trisha Yearwood. The show will air Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 8/7c on ABC and next day on Hulu and Disney+. Filmed in Nashville in front of a live audience, the festive special showcases one-of-a-kind musical performances of Christmas classics from Country Music’s biggest stars, including Grant and Yearwood taking the stage to perform “Sing Your Praise To The Lord” and “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Grant also performs “Tennessee Christmas.” The lineup includes for KING & COUNTRY with Carin León (“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”), Cody Johnson (“White Christmas“) and (“I’ll Be Home For Christmas”), Ashley McBryde and Brittney Spencer (“Man With The Bag”), Jon Pardi (“Horsepower Sleigh”) and CeCe Winans (“Joy To The World”). 

Starting this Friday, November 29 through December 21, Grant and husband Vince Gill will once again bring one of the most successful residencies in the history of Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry), “Christmas at the Ryman” which has presented over 100 shows in front of nearly a quarter-million people. 

“It’s like the brightest sunrise
Waiting on the other side of the darkest night
Don’t ever lose hope, hold on and believe…”

The song? ‘Haven’t Seen It Yet’ by Danny Gokey. Congratulations to Sarah from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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All that I have is a Hallelujah!

It’s Thanksgiving Week! Today’s Monday Motivation is themed for this week, as we’re sharing Brandon Lake’s song ‘Gratitude.’

Brandon Lake shared in interview with Billboard magazine that song came about during a trip to Australia to co-write with friends who were in Hillsong. During a writing session with Benjamin Hastings at an apartment overlooking the Sydney Opera House, Lake discussed with Hastings over how they had nothing to God that is impressive, and how humbling it was. That thought inspired the lyrics of the song.[

Name something that goes in sandwiches.

1. Peanut butter and jelly33 votes
2. Meat18
3. Mustard16
4. Lettuce7
Mayonnaise7
6. Bread4
7. Butter2

Congratulations to Mary from Mount Vernon, who guessed those top two answers and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Richard also won 2 tickets to The Nutcracker with the Central Ohio Youth Ballet on December 7th at the Woodward Opera House!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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NZ Top 10 for 11/22/24

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here are our top ten songs this week:

10. Tauren Wells f/Davies – Take It All Back
9. Colton Dixon – Up + Up
8. Phil Wickham – The Jesus Way
7. Big Daddy Weave – Let It Begin
6. Crowder – Somebody Prayed
5. Megan Woods – The Truth
4. TobyMac – Nothin’ Sweeter (5 weeks at #1 10/11-18, 11/1-15)
3. Tasha Layton f/Chris Brown – Worship Through It (#1 10/25)
2. Cody Carnes – Take You at Your Word
1. Brandon Lake – That’s Who I Praise (1st week at #1)

New Music Friday adds this week:

Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever (Christmas version)

Riley Clemmons – Come Adore Him

Phil Wickham – Shepherd Boy

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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