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Celebrating the table and the unexpected…

Today we started a series of Christmas devotionals from the seasonal Our Daily Bread publication, “Celebrating Jesus.”

Joe’s devotional is from Lisa Samra, called ‘A Down Under Christmas…’

I love seeing pictures of our Australian friends celebrating Christmas. Not because they have more creative decorations or a fancier tree, but because they’re usually celebrating at the beach! It’s easy for people who live in the Northern Hemisphere to forget that countries in the Southern Hemisphere celebrate Christmas during their summer months. It’s just not what I expect to see at Christmas.

Sunny Christmas celebrations also point me to the reality that so much about the first Christmas was unexpected. At Jesus’ birth, men from countries east of Israel saw a star and recognized it as a sign that the promised future ruler of Israel had been born (MICAH 5:2).

So these highly educated scholars left their homes and, after arriving in Israel, went to the place they expected to find a new king: the palace. But Jesus wasn’t there. Realizing their mistake, they continued to be directed by the star until they reached a humble home in Bethlehem. It was there that they found Jesus (MATTHEW 2:10-11).

Regardless of whether we celebrate in the sun or snow, at Christmas we remember the birth of a baby who grew up to teach us about God and offer to all the most amazing of gifts, a relationship with Him. Like the wise men, when we search for Him and accept this gift, we find hope and joy beyond all our expectations.

Jonathon’s is from Winn Collier, called ‘A Table for All…’

The upcoming holiday looked grim for Scott. He figured he’d simply be warming up a frozen dinner and watching some football alone. Dreading the isolation, Scott decided to put an ad in the paper, inviting other lonely people to dinner. No less than twelve people showed up! That was 1985, and every year since, Scott has placed a similar ad, welcoming as many as 100 people and now meeting in a local church building. Homeless neighbors, those who’ve lost their family, strangers who can’t travel home-Scott sets a table big enough for all kinds of people.

Isaiah describes God’s intention to welcome every wayward straggler, all who are downtrodden or forgotten. He’s a “refuge to the poor… [a] refuge to the needy in distress.” (25:4). With God, those who are desperate for friendship or forgiveness or hope can find their hearts’ desires. One day “the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will spread a wonderful feast for all the people of the world. It will be a delicious banquet with clear, well-aged wine and choice meat” (v. 6). God widely extends the invitation, welcoming everyone to join Him for a feast-friends gathered around the table of grace.

This is God’s heart for us, and what He promises to do. We may bear the weight of loneliness or despair; but in Jesus, God welcomes us. And if we’ll simply come, each of us will find our seat at a table with room for all.

Name the top two disadvantages of owning a pet:
1- cleaning up after them (66 votes)
2- walking them (10)

Congratulations to Erika from Marengo, who solved this two-week stumper and wins two $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Jonathon

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NZ Top 10 for 11/19/21

Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here’s this week’s countdown:

10. Casting Crowns – Scars in Heaven
9. Tauren Wells f/Rascal Flatts – Until Grace
8. We Are Messengers – Come What May (1st week in the Top 10)
7. Anne Wilson – My Jesus
6. for King and Country – Relate
5. Jeremy Camp – When You Speak
4. Maverick City Music – Promises
3. Tasha Layton – Look What You’ve Done
2. Matthew West – What If?
1. Phil Wickham – House of the Lord (5th week at #1)

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – new songs added to the WNZR playlist today include:

Brandon Heath – We Need Emmanuel

Audio link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EZT-8fVa1I

Video ‘acoustic attic’ link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljyalPhA80s

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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“Laundry Day”

Today on the show we talked about how it is the last day to get registered to win a turkey from Smith Hisler Meats. We also read devotionals from Our Daily Bread. We had our weekly Bible trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup. We talked about some details related to Food For The Hungry.

Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Laundry Day”. You can find the link here.

Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Serving The Least”. You can find the link here.

Question: How many books have the name John in them?
Answer: Four

Congratulations to Dawn of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Justin of Mount Vernon for being registered to win a turkey from Smith Hisler Meats!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

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Psi Iota Xi helps make it happen!

Today we launch a series of “Who Knews” about the 2021 Knox County Food For The Hungry drive!

The 2021 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive is underway. All donations benefit the 40th annual FFTH drive.

Mount Vernon area classrooms along with Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown elementary schools will join the sorority’s collection efforts. Psi Iota Xi also supplies schools with collection boxes.  Students and families can make donations through this Friday, November 19. 

Click here to listen to Wesley Boston’s conversation with Psi Iota Xi’s Sandra Fithian.

–          I was born on November 17, 1930 in California
–          My high school track coach encouraged me to take up the decathlon
–          I made the Olympics the summer after I graduated from high school
–          I was the youngest gold medalist in track and field at 17
–          I attended Stanford, played in a Rose Bowl and spent two years in the Marines
–          I repeated as gold medalist in 1952
–          I served four terms in the US House of Representatives

I am…Bob Mathias. Congratulations to Joshua from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Congratulations to Debbie and Janell from Mount Vernon for getting registered!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Top of the Charts!

It’s Artist Newsday and We Are Messengers had a very successful weekend!

We Are Messengers is celebrating its current single “Come What May,” hitting #1 on the Mediabase Christian Audience chart yesterday. This achievement marks the group’s first #1 song at AC Christian radio. 

Here is what the band had to say on this achievement. “Today is a wonderful day in the Mulligan home. ‘Come What May’ hitting #1 has reminded us of the perfect kindness and faithfulness of God,” shares Darren Mulligan, We Are Messengers front man. “We are so thankful for our Curb | Word family, our amazing radio team, our management team and for the unending support we have found in the Christian radio community since day one. Thank you for loving on us and giving this song the opportunity to change the lives of millions of listeners all across the country. God is good and all the Glory is His now and forever.” 

We Are Messengers continues to build “Come What May” at radio, and has their sights set on more #1 achievements for the single in the near future. For more information, visit www.wearemessengersmusic.com. 

Big Daddy Weave announced that they will continue their successful “All Things New” Tour in the spring with tickets on sale now. The tour line-up will include former lead singer for Tenth Avenue North, now solo artist, Mike Donehey on select dates at the beginning of the tour, and worship leader Ryan Ellis on select dates during the second half of the tour.

The tour kicks off on February 8th and concludes on May 8th. Promoted by Transparent Productions, this is the second leg of the band’s fall tour, which featured multiple sold-out dates and was the group’s first time touring consistently since the global pandemic, and they were thrilled to share their hearts and songs with a live audience again. 

“The ‘All Things New’ Tour this fall has been really incredible,” shares Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave. “We can see the excitement in the people who come, and we’ve really enjoyed God’s Presence each night. We’re thankful to be continuing this experience with wonderful guest artists and all the people we’ve missed when the ‘All Things New’ tour hits the road this spring.”

Tickets are now online and more information can be found at TransparentProductions.com.

Lord, Your ways are higher
You know Your plans for me
You give purpose and a future
Even when I can’t see

We had a stumper for the second week in a row! Tune in next Tuesday for a chance to win THREE $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Today, we registered Jennifer of Mount Vernon and Tammie of Howard for a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats for Thanksgiving!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon & Dylan

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Don’t Fear, Just Focus!

Joe was out on business today, so I decided to share two devotionals to kick off your week with some Monday Motivation!

First, we read “In Focus” from Patricia Raybon who shared the story from Acts 3 of the lame beggar at the temple gate called Beautiful.

Then, we focused on Adam R. Holz’s who shared “Storms of Fear”, digging into the story of Jesus and the disciples headed across the Sea of Galilee.

We also recapped MVNU’s Homecoming Weekend which was a huge success. Hundreds of alumni flooded Ariel Arena to watch the women’s basketball team defeat the #2 team in country!

Name a disadvantage of owning a pet…

This question was a stumper, so we’ll bring it back next week for a chance at TWO $5 gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Today, we registered Linda from Utica and Ron from Mount Vernon for a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon

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“Living In The Branches”

Today on the show we talked about the devotionals that we picked out from Our Daily Bread.

We also talked about how there will be no NZ Top 10 tomorrow due to the MVNU Women’s Basketball game.

We also did our weekly Bible Trivia.

We also played Tom’s Turkey gobble that enters two people for a chance to win a Turkey from Smith Hisler Meats.

Dylan’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Living In The Branches”. You can find the link here.

Jonathon’s devotional from Our Daily Bread is titled “Our Reason For Joy”. You can find the link here.

Question: Who is the mother of Samuel the prophet?

Answer: Hannah

Congratulations to Lydia of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Here are the people who were entered for a chance to win a turkey from Smith Hisler Meats:

Clarence of Howard and Heather of Mount Vernon

The winner will be announced next Friday morning on the Morning Thing at approximately 7:30am.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan and Jonathon

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Reflections from Coach Flemming

As we approach MVNU Homecoming this weekend, we shared a Cougar Conversation with former men’s basketball coach and Athletic Director Scott Flemming (Class of 1980).

You can listen to the full chat with our own Marcy Rinehart by clicking here!

–          I was born in Saxony, Germany on November 10, 1483
–          My country was part of the Holy Roman Empire
–          I started university at the age of 17 and received my master’s degree at 22
–          My father wanted me to be a lawyer, but I was drawn to theology and philosophy
–          I was once struck by lightning while riding horseback
–          I am known as a main figure in the Protestant Reformation
–          I published my 95 Theses in 1517
–          My wife and I had six children

I am…Martin Luther. Congratulations to Rob from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Today we registered Rhonda from Fredericktown and Monica from Gambier!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Tis the Season of Giving!

Artist Newsday was in full effect today and in the news? It’s Lauren Daigle and Tasha Layton!

This past weekend two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling recording artist Lauren Daigle celebrated a long-awaited return to her hometown by giving $375,000 to five New Orleans organizations close to her heart. The non-profits, KidSmart, NOCCA, Ellis Marsalis Center, Roots Music, and Young Audiences of Louisiana, all work to provide at-risk youth with resources to succeed through music/art education, food support, and literacy.

Lauren Daigle released her thoughts in a statement. “Thanks to everyone’s generosity, through The Price Fund we were able to give back to New Orleans in a way that will truly make an impact. All these organizations are doing so much for the community and it’s an honor to be able to help in any way possible. Knowing that the next generation of kids are able to find hope through these programs puts wind in my sails.”

Through its partnerships and outreach The Price Fund, established by Daigle in 2019, is designed to provide care for both children and the elderly as well as those in need. She is committed to investing her time and actively works to heal through various means, including work with at-risk youth. Through donations made from ticket sales alone, Daigle has donated over $1 million to various charities to date and continues to raise funds through merch and streaming.

Tasha Layton is getting into the Christmas spirit with her first ever Christmas record titled “This Is Christmas”. Her Husband who is a GRAMMY and Dove Award winner Keith Everette Smith will produce this ironically. This record will contain four original selections co-penned by Layton, as well as two Christmas classics. “This Is Christmas” is available now. 

“This Is Christmas” has a wide range of seasonal songs, from lighthearted merriment to reverent of worship. Some of her notable songs in this record is an anthem of praising Christ’s humble birth in a Bethlehem stable. Another song that is featured is “Oh Holy Night” and “Comfort and Joy” reminding us of Christ’s promise of peace to a hurting world.  

Here are some things that Layton said about her record. “I’ve wanted to do a Christmas record for so long,” she said. “I love this season and I think there’s never been a time our world has needed to know the Hope of Christmas more than now. For so many, the holidays can be a difficult time, but it is my prayer that through these songs listeners will be reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. My Husband is an incredible producer, and I personally think he pulls off Christmas music especially well,” She adds. “Keith and I loved working on this project together. The album is like a variety show, offering a little bit of everything stylistically. There are a few songs for churches to use during the holiday season, and some that are just plain fun!” 

For more information on news in Christian music, make sure to visit https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/default.Asp!

Lord, Your ways are higher
You know Your plans for me
You give purpose and a future
Even when I can’t see

This one was a stumper so we’ll bring it back next week for TWO gift cards to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!

Jonathon and Dylan

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