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This year’s goal is $60,000 and the theme focuses on three statements. “This is the time. Catch the Vision. Join the Journey.” Lifeline 2008 will start on Wednesday, March 5, and run through Saturday, March 8.

Students Say
"Working for WNZR has been a rewarding and gratifying experience,” said Beth Wagner, junior broadcasting major and co-host of WNZR’s The Morning Thing. “I am able to see God working every day in ways that are unimaginable. Our listeners are a part of that experience and I want to thank them for trusting in God’s plan for WNZR.”

Tyler Boss, senior broadcasting major also serves as a co-host of WNZR’s morning show. He says, “WNZR has been an amazing experience for me. This station has taught me so much about the broadcast industry and has prepared me for my future career. This experience has also taught me how to be a true disciple for Jesus in radio and use my talents for His glory.”

Day of Prayer and Praise
Wednesday, March 5, is WNZR’s annual “Day of Prayer and Praise.” From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the staff will focus on how God has provided for WNZR over the past year. To kick off the event, the WNZR staff will host a Sunrise Prayer and Praise service at Thorne Performance Hall on MVNU’s campus on Wednesday, March 5, from 7 to 8 a.m. Prayer will be led by community leaders, MVNU campus representatives and WNZR staff and listeners. The public is invited to join WNZR for this event, which will also include praise and worship music.

Listeners are encouraged to call the station throughout the annual “Day of Prayer and Praise” to share personal testimonies, prayer requests and praise reports. Those interested may also phone the WNZR studios in advance to schedule a specific time to share their testimonies.

Take the Challenge!
The official days of fundraising for Lifeline 2008 begin on March 6 and continue through March 8, and will emphasize WNZR’s growth through listener support, current needs of the radio station and goals for the future of WNZR.

Several challenges and special events will be held during Lifeline 2008. “The Lifeline Challenge” encourages families to support WNZR’s ministry and asks for a monthly donation of $25 over the next 12 months. WNZR’s goal is to have 200 Knox County families take this challenge to support their local Christian radio station. Each donor to take the Lifeline Challenge before March 6 will receive an exclusive WNZR sweatshirt. “The Lifeline Choice Challenge” is scheduled for Thursday, March 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Domino’s Pizza, Friendly’s Restaurant and Papa John’s Pizza have joined the station to offer gift certificates to donors. More details on these challenges can be found on the station’s website, www.wnzr.fm.

Free Family Events
In addition, WNZR is hosting two special events during Lifeline 2008. Family Fun Night will be held on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the MVNU Donoho Recreation Center. This free event will include games, prizes and music. Game stations will include corn hole, stick horse races and special pre-school games. Jadin Thomas and Ben Falkenberg from the MVNU men’s basketball team will host a 3-point shooting contest and blindfold free-throw shooting. At 8 p.m., WNZR DJs will host a VeggieTales silly song sing-along and show two classic Veggie Tales videos.

On Saturday, March 8, WNZR hosts a special “Eat and Greet” from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Parkside Restaurant, 108 Mount Vernon Ave, Mount Vernon. Fifteen percent of every meal purchased during this three-hour period will be donated to WNZR’s radio ministry. WNZR DJs will broadcast live.

Ebay Auctions
WNZR is also hosting three Ebay auctions to support Lifeline 2008. The auctions will feature an acoustic guitar signed by 28 of today’s top Christian artists and two WNZR 20th anniversary sweatshirts signed by over 50 of today’s TOP Christian artists!

WNZR 90.9 FM is celebrating 21 years as Knox County’s hometown Christian radio station. WNZR broadcasts contemporary Christian music, family-oriented programs, sports, news and weather 24 hours a day. All who wish to support Lifeline 2008 or who would like more information, please visit www.wnzr.fm, or contact WNZR at (740) 392-9090 during the March 5-8 fundraiser.