Brandon Lake swept the night, taking home 4 awards! In accepting Artist of the Year, he shared a little about what this experience has meant to him–
“I’m so grateful to be a part of this community. During COVID, what was really beautiful is, the song ‘Gratitude’ says, ‘You’ve got a lion inside your lungs.’ Thousands of people were sending me messages of people that were in the hospital and the world would say, you’ve got death in your lungs, and they would say, no, you’ve got the Lion of the tribe of Judah in your lungs. Get up and praise the Lord!”
Blessing Offor took home “Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year” for his hit “Brighter Days.” Here are his comments about the meaning behind that song–
“Brighter days aren’t here yet, but they are going to be. There are going to be brighter days. It’s a waiting song; I always want to emphasize that to people. It’s not a song about things being perfect. It’s a song about holding out hope and believing that they will get better. That is the best truth you can ever share with anybody. They don’t have to be perfect now for you to know that it’s coming.”
To read comments from other artists and see the full list of winners, click here!
This is where oceans have to part
This is where light cuts through the dark
This is where I see who you are
Nothing’s impossible
Shout out to Maude for calling in with the answer for Stand In Faith by Danny Gokey and winning TWO gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant!
But also to our winners in the WNZR Dove Awards Prediction Prize Giveaway – Donna, Adrian and Rhonda all won a 6-CD set of Dove-nominated artists and the For King and Country blanket!
Today’s Monday Motivation comes from Will Graham, grandson of Billy Graham, sharing a wonderful story about seeing God’s love through his grandfather. Read it by clicking here!
What would it be hard to do if you accidentally put on superglue instead of lipstick?
Eat (32) Talk (32) Kiss (25) Breathe (8) Take it off (2)
Congratulations to Sarah of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp – Somebody to You 9. Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 8. Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) 7. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling 6.We The Kingdom – Jesus Does 5. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For? 4. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere 3. Katy Nichole – Hold On 2. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord 1. MercyMe – To Not Worship You (6th week at #1)
In the first show back from Fall Break, Mike and Abby shared updates and highlights from the break, as well as talking about how they were able to rest, which was much needed!
Mike shared Matthew 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” He shared that no matter how heavy your life is right now, God is already bearing that burden with you.
Abby shared a devotional about facing daily tasks and buisiness, and how God will always be with you in the midst of them. You can find the devotional here! https://odb.org/2023/10/19/first-on-the-list
Name That Tune was a stumper today! Make sure to tune in next week for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Today on the show I talked about how the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is hosting a Coats For Kids Drive throughout the month of October. I also talked about how Alaska became a part of the United States today. Someone also had another chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant with our Who am I? trivia question.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Kiwanis Member about the club’s annual Coats for Kids Collection. You can access the full conversation below.
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners for the drive. During the month of October, gently used coats will be collected at various locations throughout Knox County. The coats will be cleaned by Gault’s Plaza Cleaners then taken to Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need before winter arrives. There are 29 different partner locations in Knox County accepting donations through the 31st.
Interchurch and the Salvation Army are predicting that the need this year will be even greater than previous years. Salvation Army’s Captain Christine Moretz said “We have seen an increase to our food pantry and hot meal needs. It would not be surprising to see the increased need for coats as well this coming winter season.”
Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services agreed, adding “Our numbers have doubled since the beginning of this year. There are so many families needing help making ends meet. A warm coat at no cost will go a long way to meet their needs.”
Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Since 1987 there have been 19,226 coats donated, cleaned, and distributed through Coats for Kids. For more information, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.
Drop off Locations:
CENTERBURG Centerburg Elementary: 207 South Preston Street Centerburg Middle/High School: 3782 Columbus Road Park National Bank: 35 West Main Street
DANVILLE Danville Elementary/Middle School: 205 Rambo Street DanvilleHigh School: 405 South Market Street Park National Bank: 4 South Market Street
FREDERICKTOWN Fredericktown Elementary/Middle/High School: 111 Stadium Drive Park National Bank: 137 North Main Street
GAMBIER Gambier Child Care Center (Head Start): 119 Meadow Lane The Peoples Bank: 103 East Wiggin Street Wiggin Street Elementary: 207 East Wiggin Street
HOWARD East Knox Jr./Sr. High School: 23227 Coshocton Road
MOUNT VERNON CES Credit Union: 1215 Yauger Road & 400 West Chestnut Street Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street Knox Technical Center: 308 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon City Schools – Columbia Elementary: 150 Columbus Road – Dan Emmett Elementary: 108 Mansfield Road – East Elementary: 714 East Vine Street – Mount Vernon High School: 300 Martinsburg Road – Mount Vernon Middle School: 298 Martinsburg Road – Pleasant Street Elementary: 305 East Pleasant Street – Twin Oak Elementary: 8888 Martinsburg Road Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street
I was born on October 18th, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
I am the youngest of three children.
My father Francis was a Philadelphia TV personality from 1951 to 1963.
One of the main roles I am known for is playing Frankenstein’s Monster in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein.
I also played Frank Barone in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
I was nominated for seven Emmys for this role but never won.
I died on December 12th, 2006, at the age of 71.
……I am Peter Boyle
Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
It is the last day of fall break for MVNU and Jonathon Langdon joined Mike Basko for a special edition of Artist Newsday!
Today, Mike talked about a new album released by CAIN! Read more here
Also, Jonathon shared a crazy story involving Jason Gray that went down last week! To summarize, a PSA: Always have a way to track your valuables!Read more here
This is where oceans have to part This is where light cuts through the dark This is where I see who You are Nothing’s impossible
These lyrics were a stumper this week, but make sure to listen in next week as we double our prize with TWO $5 gift cards to Watt’s Restaurant in Utica!
Today on the show I talked about how today is Monday Motivation and also Mystery Monday with our Family Feud Trivia Question. I also read my devotional from Our Daily Bread on this very topic Who Am I? Someone also had another chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant with our Family Feud Trivia Question.
Here is my devotional from Our Daily Bread titled, “Who Am I?”. You can find the link here.
Name something that some people are afraid to ride on or in.
Airplane (44)
Motorcycle (21)
Roller coaster (16)
Boat (4)
Horse (4)
Elevator (3)
Congratulations to Trevor of Howard for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Chris Tomlin – Holy Forever 9. Jon Reddick – I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) 8. Caleb & John – Hallelujah Feeling 7. We The Kingdom – Jesus Does 6.Big Daddy Weave – Heaven Changes Everything 5. Micah Tyler – Praise the Lord 4. for King & Country – What are We Waiting For? 3. Katy Nichole – Hold On 2. Brandon Lake – Praise You Anywhere 1. MercyMe – To Not Worship You (5th week at #1)
Today, Mike and Abby talked about some of their favorite memories of the impact Pastors in their lives have had on them! Mike shared the story of how his youth pastor changed his life during his senior year of high school. Abby talked about the impact her dad has had on her as a pastor and also as a counselor.
Mike shared 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.'” He talked about how God has been teaching him the importance of that verse.
Abby shared how you should never be afraid to come to God with your struggles, even with your mental health, because he knows what you are going through. She talked about Psalm 139:13, which says, “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” This verse shows that God knows our inmost thoughts, and we should always know that he cares for us.
Today’s Name That Tune was Hey Girl by Anne Wilson! Congrats to Nathan from Mount Vernon for guessing correctly! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts’ restaurant in Utica!
Driving Notes 