Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tuesday Trivia: 60% of us have one of these in our car? Cassette Player!

Amazing Fact: On average a baby's heart will beat about 60 million times before it is born.

Scriptural Pursuit: Where did the Angel of the Lord tell Joseph to take Jesus and Mary to avoid Herod's infanticide?
Answer: Egypt (Matthew 2:13)

Verse of the Day: I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, "Go throw yourself into the sea" and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. (Mark 11:23)

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

60% of us have one of these in our car? No correct answer this morning so we'll try again tomorrow.



Verse of the Day: The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my salvation, and my stronghold, my high tower, my Savior, the one who saves me from violence. (2 Samuel 22:2-3)

Amazing Fact: One Neptune year lasts 165 Earth years.

Scriptural Pursuit: What two brothers did Jesus first invite to be "fishers of men"?
Answer: Peter (Simon) and Andrew (Matthew 4:18-19)

Monday, July 29, 2013

We got the answer today! This is responsible for at least 2500 emergency room visits every year? Cell Phones



Verse of the Day: For He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help. (Psalm 72:12)

Amazing Fact: There are approximately three million lakes in Alaska. (The largest, Lake Iliamna is the size of Connecticut.)

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Satan tempt Jesus to do to some stones?
Answer: Turn it into bread (Matthew 4:3)

Friday, July 26, 2013

 

 Wacky But True: In this photo made Wednesday in Dorset , Minn., Bobby Tufts, the small town's 4-year-old mayor, poses for a photo before starting the Ronald McDonald fundraising walk. Bobby was only 3 when he won election last year as mayor of Dorset (population 22 to 28, depending on whether the minister and his family are in town). Dorset, which bills itself as the Restaurant Capital of the World, has no formal city government.

 

 

 

Verse of the Day: Yes, dear friends, we are already God's children, and we can't even imagine what we will be like when Christ returns. But we do know that when He comes we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He really is. (I John 3:2)

 

Tuesday Trivia: This is responsible for at least 2500 emergency rooms visits every year? No correct answer again today. So join us Monday for one final time to guess!

Amazing Fact: Southern sea otters have flaps of skin under their forelegs that act as pockets. When diving, they use these pouches to store rocks and prey.

 

Scriptural Pursuit: Which Apostle was a tax collector?

Answer: Matthew (Matthew 10:3)

 

DQ Birthday Club Winner: Congratulations to John Abbott of Pocomoke!



 



 

 

 

 



 

Thursday, July 25, 2013

This is responsible for at least 2500 emergency room visits every year? No correct answer again today so we'll play on Friday at 7:15!




Verse of the Day: The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Proverbs 15:3)

Amazing Fact: The planet Pluto hasn't completed a full orbit since its discovery, and won't until March 23, 2178

Scriptural Pursuit: What three gifts did the Wise men from the east present to Jesus?
Answer: Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh (Matthew 2:11)

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

No correct answer again today so we'll try tomorrow at 7:15. The question: This is responsible for at least 2500 emergency room visits every year?



Verse of the Day: But remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it. (I Corinthians 10:13)

Amazing Fact: Fish in Washington's Spokane River have an extremely high concentration of toxic flame retardants.

Scriptural Pursuit: Why did Pharaoh summon Joseph from prison?
Answer: To explain his dreams (Genesis 41:14-15)

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

This is responsible for at least 2500 trips to the emergency room every year? No correct answer today



Verse of the Day: The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. (Psalm 19:7)

Amazing Fact: The term "the whole 9 yards" comes from WWII fighter pilots in the South Pacific. When arming their airplanes on the ground, the .50 caliber machine gun ammo belts measured exactly 27 feet, before being loaded into the fuselage. If the pilots fired all their ammo at a target it got "the whole 9 yards".

Scriptural Pursuit: How old was Abraham when Isaac was born?
Answer: 100 (Genesis 21:5)

Friday, July 19, 2013

Verse of the Day: And now you also have heard the truth, the good news that God saves you. And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom He promised long ago. (Ephesians 1:13)

Amazing Fact: Earth's largest national park is the North-East Greenland Park in Greenland, covering more than 375,000 square  miles (more than twice the size of California).

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was the King of Salelm that blessed Abram?
Answer: Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18-20)

Congratulations to Xander Jahn from Snow Hill! Xander won the DQ Blizzard Cake this morning!

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Verse of the Day: A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. (Proverbs25:11)

Amazing Fact: According to a new study, "definitely" is the most misspelled word in English.

Scriptural Pursuit: Which brother of Joseph convinced the other brothers to not kill him?
Answer: Reuben (Genesis 37:21)

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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

We have exciting news and you can make it even better!

A $50,000 challenge match offer has been made to help with our Summer Fundraiser! That’s right! For every dollar raised, there will be a dollar match up to $50,000!

 

Our one-day Summer Fundraiser is taking place today, July 17th. Financial gifts received will be matched!

 

We continue to eke by financially - and the Lord has blessed us with this awesome opportunity!

 

Please consider how you might be able to help us your investment in Kingdom work! We appreciate your partnership and your confidence in the ministry work of Joy! 102.5 and the Manna! We thank you in advance - and we thank our Lord!

 

Please click here to make an online donation or call 410-543-9652

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The average one of these weighs 7 pounds? Answer: A woman's purse




Verse of the Day: So God has given us both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can take new courage, for we can hold on to His promise with confidence. (Hebrews 6:18)

Amazing Fact: An adult is made up of around 7 octillion atoms. That's 7,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000!

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Adam and Eve's first grandson through their son Seth?
Answer: Enosh (Genesis 4:26)

Monday, July 15, 2013

Verse of the Day: For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for Him. You welcome thowe who cheerfully do good, who follow godly ways. ( Isaiah 64:4-5)

Amazing Fact: The largest gold nugget ever found weighed in at 172 pounds and 13 ounces.

Scriptural Pursuit: On what day of creation did God create fish?
Answer: Fifth (Genesis 1:20-23)

Friday, July 12, 2013

Verse of the Day: No one is Holy like the Lord! For there is none besides you; nor is there any rock like our God. (I Samuel 2:2)

Amazing Fact: The male satin bower bird, found on the east coast of Australia, builds its ground nest with twigs and then decorates the nest with blue and sometimes yellow or shiny objects it finds to attract a mate. Many people who live nearby have found long lost objects in the bowers nest such as car keys, toys, clothes, etc.

Scriptural Pursuit: What kind of belt (or girdle) did Elija wear?
Answer: Leather (2 Kings 1:8)

Congratulations to Jason Hawkins of Salisbury who won the DQ Blizzard Cake this morning!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Verse of the Day: So accept each other just as Christ has accepted you; then God will be glorified. (Romans 15:7)

Amazing Fact: The sun evaporates about a trillion tons of water each day

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Elisha throw in the water of Jericho to clean it?
Answer: Salt (2 Kings 2:21)

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Verse of the Day: Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

Tuesday Trivia: Approximately three jars of this is sold ever second?
Answer: Peanut Butter!

Amazing Fact: Russian scientist working at an Antarctic base called Vostok, more than 750 miles from the South Pole, recorded a temperature of almost 127 degrees below zero! This is the coldest temperature ever recorded anywhere on the face of the planet.  

Scriptural Pursuit: What did Elisha tell Naaman to do in order to cure his leprosy?
Answer: To wash in the Jordan 7 times. (2 Kings 5:10)

To learn more about the Human Trafficking Awareness Event at Southern Calvert Baptist Church please call 410-326-6533.

Saturday, July 20th from 8:30 AM - 12 Noon
Southern Calvert Baptist Church
12140 H.G. Trueman Road 
Lusby, MD 20657

Monday, July 8, 2013

Verse of the Day: I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. (Psalm 40:1-2)

Amazing Fact: 96% of a cucumber is water

Scriptural Pursuit: What Prophet of God made the head of a broken axe float?
Answer: Elisha (2 Kings 6:6)

Friday, July 5, 2013

It's been "one those mornings"...
At 4:30 AM our Transmitter site lost power and the back-up generator ran out of fuel - which took us off the air.  We are hard at work trying to get power restored and your favorite radio station back on the air! 
The Good News is - you can still listen online!

VERSE OF THE DAY:
"Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always. Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgements He pronounced."
1 Chronicles 16:11-12

AMAZING FACT:
Humans have roughly the same blood pressure as a spider. 
Except when humans are around spiders...

BIRTHDAY CLUB WINNER:
Congratulations to Alan Perkins of Salisbury, MD!  Alan turned 16 this past Sunday and now he gets to share some delicious DQ Grill & Chill Blizzard Cake with his friends and family!
Sign yourself/your friends/your family/everyone you know up for the Birthday/Anniversary Club at WOLC.org!

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT:
Because we were off the air at 7:45, we did not play Scriptural Pursuit.  Humblest of apologies.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

It's Independence Day Eve, therefore... tea time?

VERSE OF THE DAY:
"But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive everything promised to us who are right with God through faith." - Galatians 5:5

AMAZING FACT:
Corn is an ingredient in more than 3,000 grocery products!
It sounds corny, but it's no joke.

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT:
Q: What was Timothy's mother's name?
A: Eunice (2 Timothy 1:5)
Way to go, Betty in Bridgeville, DE!
*No helpful hint this afternoon because no Scriptural Pursuit on the July 4th Holiday.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

It could be another wet day, so don't forget the umbrella.
Or waders...

VERSE OF THE DAY:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

TUESDAY TRIVIA:
Q: According to a recent survey, we use one of these about 94 times per year. What?
A: ATM!
Congratulations, David in Crisfield, MD

AMAZING FACT:
Butterflies taste with their feet. (yuck!)

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT:
Q: How did God kill Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu?
A: Consuming fire. (Leviticus 10:1-2)
Way to go, Danny in Salisbury!
*Get a Helpful Hint this afternoon at 5:15 PM on the Joy Ride!

Monday, July 1, 2013

The year is half-way over! 
Time to get on those resolutions.  
Only 6 more months to lose 200 lbs... aw man...

VERSE OF THE DAY:
And now you also have heard the truth, the good News, that God saves you.  And when you believed in Christ, He identified you as His own by giving you the Holy Spirit, whom He promised long ago.
Ephesians 1:13

AMAZING FACT: 
A flamingo can only eat with its head upside down, so it can filter microscopic algae through its beak. Also, plastic flamingos look great in any yard.  But you need at least 40 of them. Youth Pastors especially appreciate when you sneak them onto their front lawn around 3 AM.

SCRIPTURAL PURSUIT:
Q: Which tribe of Israel did God say should set out first when entering the Promised Land?
A: Judah (Numbers 2:9)
*Don't forget to tune into the Joy Ride at 5:15 PM for a helpful hint!