Friday, May 28, 2010

Good Morning and Happy Friday!

Our good news verse today: Lamentations 5:19... But Lord, You remain the same forever! Your throne continues from generation to generation.

Today's Amazing Fact: It takes a week to make a jelly bean

Scriptural Pursuit: Who is called the "Weeping Prophet"? Jeremiah

Congratulations to Rebekah and Wesley Torchon of Salisbury! Rebekah and Wesley are twins that celebrated their birthday on May 23rd and won the DQ Blizzard cake today from DQ Grill & Chill in Salisbury.

Special Broadcast

We've preempted our normal schedule over the next few days as we are hosting a special on air and online Spring Fundraising event. This fundraiser it to help meet some critical financial needs of this ministry. Please take a moment to click here to read a letter from our General Manager regarding our immediate needs. We hope you will take a moment to join us in this need by calling us with your one time gift or by making your gift here online.

In the Salisbury area call 410-543-9652.
Outside the local area call toll free: 1-877-569-9652.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Be sure to listen tomorrow, as we begin our Spring fundraiser. WOLC and the Manna are facing serious financial needs that exceeds the funds we have available. Be in prayer as we anticipate how God will meet the need in the coming days.

Amazing Fact: The length of your vocal cords determines the pitch of your voice. Womens are shorter.

Scriptural Pursuit: "God did extraordinary miracles through _______. Handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and their illnesses were cured and the evil spirits left them." Answer: Paul

Friday, May 21, 2010

Happy Friday!

Our good news verse: (Romans 15:2) We should please others. If we do what helps them, we will build them up in the Lord. For even Christ didn't please himself.

Today's Amazing Fact: 77% of all cell phone users now text. Text messages outweigh cell phone calls 5 to 1.

The Birthday Club: Congratulations to Sheila Oliphant of Millsboro, DE who won the DQ Blizzard Cake this morning. Remember to let us know about your Birthday or Anniversary. Get signed up by clicking here.

Scriptural Pursuit: Name two Old Testament books of the Bible that are named for women? Esther and Ruth

To learn more about the Liver for Life Benefit Concert for Trent Collins featuring Aaron Shust and Corey Franklin visit www.liverforlife.com or call 302-245-8897.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Amazing Fact: The can opener was invented 50 years after the can itself. Before that, a knife or chisel was used.

Scriptural Pursuit: John said that the law came through Moses, but what TWO things came through Jesus Christ? grace and truth (John 1:17)

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

It's Tuesday Trivia on Wednesday. We got the answer to this question: 75% of this food is eaten at breakfast? Raisins



Today's Amazing Fact: The average American eats 46 slices of pizza year. According to the National Restaurant Association 93% of Americans eat pizza once a month.

Scriptural Pursuit: In Isaiah 49, where did God say He has inscribed or graven the name of his people? In the palms of His hands (Isaiah 49:16)

To learn more about the open house on June 5th from 10-4 at Nasa Wallops click here.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

No correct answer this morning to our question so we'll try again tomorrow morning at 7:15 to get a winner.75% of this food is eaten at breakfast time?

Today's Amazing Fact: A female oyster over her lifetime may produce over 100 million young.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jeremiah prophesied that the Israelite captivity under Babylon would last how many years? 70 Jeremiah 25:11

Monday, May17, 2010

Amazing Fact: There's a radio station in Gifu, Japan, that broadcasts nothing but a human heartbeat for 24 hours a day. Listeners say that hearing it helps them relax.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus told his followers they could move mountains if they had faith the size of what? A mustard seed

Friday, May 14, 2010

Amazing Fact: 1 in 4 U.S. households last year had a cell phone, but no traditional landline.

Scriptural Pursuit: There was a man who went one day on top a Joppa house to pray. And while he waited for his meat, he dreamed he saw a great big sheet. Let down from heaven, and inside, fowls and creeping things did ride. The one who prayed was told to eat, for God had cleansed this "common" meat. Who was he? Peter (Acts 10)

DQ Grill and Chill Blizzard Cake winner of the week is Julie Crain from Cambridge!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Todays Amazing Fact: Tarantulas have tiny hairs on the back of their abdomen and back legs that will stick to an enemy if disturbed and cause itching. Tarantulas have re-tractable claws, just like cats.

Scriptural Pursuit: Upon what smoke covered mountain did the Lord descend to speak to Moses and give the Ten Commandments? Mt. Sinai

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Christian recording artist Stephen Marshall joins us this morning in the 8 AM hour to talk about his music ministry. To learn more about Stephen visit his website: http://www.stephenmarshall.net/

Tuesday Trivia: 75% of us think we can do this just because we've seen it on TV...what? CPR

Today's Amazing Fact: 70% of college students admit to using their roommate's toothbrush at least 3 times over their 4 years at school.

Scriptural Pursuit: In which book of the Bible do we find the first use of the name Satan? A. Genesis B. I Chronicles C. Isaiah B. I Chronicles

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Tuesday Trivia: 75% of us think we can do this just because we have seen it on TV...what?

Today's Amazing Fact: An individual blood cell takes about 60 seconds to make a complete circuit of the body.

Scriptural Pursuit: According to Hebrews 12:11 what produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it? Chastening or Discipline.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Wacky But True Story:
A Beluga whale is making a big splash as an artist after picking up a paintbrush at an oceanarium in China. Keepers at the Qingdao Polar Ocean World say the whale started out when he simply grabbed a paint brush left behind buy a visitor and started playing with it. Now the seven year old star's paintings are popular among fans. "He showed a lot of interest in painting right from the start so now all we have to do is give him the brushes and hold the paper while he paints with his mouth," said trainer Zhang Yong.


Today's Good News Verse: I will praise Him from the bottom of my heart: Lord, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the week and helpless from the strong? Who else protects the poor and needy from those who want to rob them? Psalm 35:10

Today's Amazing Fact: An ounce of dust can hold 13,500 dust mites!

Scriptural Pursuit: Fill in the blank: John the Baptist said, "Every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the _______"? Fire (Matthew 3:10)

Friday, May 7, 2010

It is finally Friday! :)

Amazing Fact: Some tarantulas can get as big as dinner plates! Tarantulas can be found in the U.S.: in Texas, Colorado, and California.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which woman laughed on hearing that she would have a child in her old age? Sarah

DQ Grill and Chill Birthday Club winner: Karen Barlow of Salisbury!

Thursday, May 6, 2010

As we prepare for celebrating Mom's this weekend, we thought you might enjoy this song and video. Click here to view it.



Today is the 59th Annual National Day of Prayer

It's Thankful Thursday on Joy in the Morning. We're inviting listeners to call or email us between 6-9 this morning and share one thing you're thankful for. You can call 410-543-9652 or 877-569-9652. You can also email what you're thankful for to onair@wolc.org.

Today's Amazing Fact: A moment is an actual unit of time. It's defined as lasting exactly 1 minute 30 seconds.

Scriptural Pursuit: What 2 figures appeared with Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration? Moses and Elijah

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Christian recording artist Michael Robert stops by the studio this morning in the 8 AM hour to visit with Rodney & Joelle. Michael's current single is "Made For Another World". Join us as we meet Michael and get to know him better. To learn more about Michael's music visit www.michaelrobertmusic.com. Michael will be in concert at Calvary Chapel Ocean Gateway tonight at 7 PM. To learn more call 410-219-1174 or visit www.ccogchurch.org.

To celebrate the release of MercyMe's new project "The Generous Mr. Lovewell" we're hosting a week long Listening Party! You can listen to the complete to album along with commentary and stories behind the songs from the band. Click here to join the party!

We featured this encouraging video earlier this week and again this morning. Many of you expressed how much you enjoyed it. If you missed it be sure to check it out now by clicking here.

Tuesday Trivia: A family of 4 will do this 100 times per year? Change the toilet paper roll.
(The prizes include 3 tickets and a parking pass to a Baltimore Orioles - Cleveland Indians game on Saturday, May 15th at Camden Yards. Plus a gift card for a free pizza from Hungry Howie's Pizza in Seaford, De.)

Today's Amazing Fact: Every 4 weeks the outer layer of our skin replaces itself.

Scriptural Pursuit: Samson's strength was connected to what part of his body? His Hair

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

To celebrate the release of MercyMe's new album - The Generous Mr. Lovewell - we're hosting a week long Listening Party! You can listen to the complete new MercyMe album, as well as hear commentary and stories behind the songs from the band. Click here to join the party!

The 59th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer is this Thursday, May 6th. Coming up this morning at 8:30 we'll be joined by Pastor John Tyler of Harvest Fields Church in Salisbury to talk about a special event taking place on Thursday in honor of the National Day of Prayer.

To view a list of local events for the National Day of Prayer visit our Joy Notes page.

Tuesday Trivia: A family of four will do this 100 times per year? (Your prize is 3 tickets plus a parking pass to the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians game on Saturday, May 15th at 7:05 PM.)

Today's Amazing Fact: Every year approximately 46 million cokes, 5 million pounds of french fries and 7 million burgers are consumed at Disney World.

The Birthday Club If you haven't signed up yet - do so now by clicking here.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who prayed the following prayer, "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus"? John in the book of Revelation. Our winner Jim from Bridgeville, DE won an early release of MercyMe's new CD "The Generous Mr. Lovewell".

Monday, May 3, 2010

Welcome to Joy in the Mornning for Monday!

Check out this video that somone sent us. My guess is you'll want to share it with a friend once you view it. It's a lot packed into 1 minute 41 seconds. Click here to view it.

Today's Amazing Fact: More popcorn is sold in Dallas, Texas than in any other place in the United States. The average American eats 42 quarts of popcorn a year.

Scriptural Pursuit: What did God cause to break out on the Philistines in Ashdod after they brought the Arc into the temple of their god? Emerods

To learn more about the Parenting Conference at Oak Ridge Baptist Church that we talked about this morning: Call 410-742-4424 or click here.

You can also click here to check out this website to learn more about Art Murphy and Arrow Ministries.