Black Friday at Lifeway

I had a great time hanging out at Lifeway in Johnson City on Black Friday. We had some great deals and lots of freebies. Here's a list of our winners!

Chic-fil-A Holiday Party Platters:

Erwin Holman - Blountville

Sonya Carden - Johnson City

Kim Salisbury - Johnson City

Molly Carpenter - Kingsport

Carolyn Kerr - Johnson City

Dana Jones - Gray

Jonny Diaz Drumstick Winners:

Dakota Simpson - Elizabethton

Gracie Senn - Greeneville

33Miles Drumstick Winners:

Stephanie Boyles - Bluff City

Jeremy Hise

Sidewalk Prophets Drumstick Winners:

Beth Trinkle - Piney Flats

Tara Moore

Aimee Dulaney - Jonesborough

Wesley Tate - Limestone

Summer Hopson - Erwin

Mikey Martinez - Telford

Thanks to Lifeway, Chic-fil-A and YOU for coming out...brian

Project Thanksgiving

Here's a press release from GM Mike Perry:


1,112 Families Fed This Thanksgiving
Thanks to Operation Thanksgiving…….

11/23/09


This Thanksgiving over 1,112 families who didn’t know where their next meal was coming from will sit down to a whole turkey with mashed potatoes, beans, corn, rolls and dessert all because of the generosity of 88.3, WCQR radio listeners.

WCQR, a contemporary Christian radio station in the Tri-Cities, challenged their listeners to purchase a food basket for $25 that would go to Second Harvest Food Bank. The goal was 500 baskets. Mike Perry, General Manger of WCQR said “this was the first time we ever tried something like this and we thought 500 baskets would be great. But we were all overwhelmed when our listeners generously gave over 1,112 baskets to feed the hungry in our community.

Perry said the idea came from all the media reports of families going without food. “We couldn’t stand the thought of that happening so we decided to do something about it.”

Not only will these families receive food for their stomachs, they will also receive food for their souls as Life Way Christian Stores has donated a New Testament Bible to put into each box.

Perry said, “We are so grateful for our listeners who gave so generously and for Life Way’s donation of the Bibles and for 2nd Harvest working so hard to put these boxes together on such short notice.” WCQR will be able to present Second Harvest Food Bank a check for over $27,000 Tuesday on behalf of it’s listeners.

I want to thank you for your giving and prayers! God Bless and have a GREAT Thanksgiving...brian

(pictured Scott Kinney of Second Harvest getting a over $27,000 check from Mike Perry)

WCQR Christmas Express

The WCQR Christmas Express will be reserving seats Monday-Wednesday for our annual trip through Speedway in Lights at BMS. Be caller 8 when you hear the sounder next week to win!
Get all the details at:


http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/wcqr-christmas-express-4.shtml

Blessings...brian

Project Thanksgiving

Today is a special emphasis day on our Project Thanksgiving with Second Harvest. We've asked you to give a gift of $25 to feed a family in need in our area this Thanksgiving. The goal we had was 500, but God is up to something special, as of 10am you had sponsored 672 baskets...WOW!!!

You can continue to give through Monday. Thank you so much for your kindness and remember each basket will contain a New Testament and a letter explaining why they are receiving the basket!

http://www.wcqr.org/pages/events/family-2-family-thanksgiv.shtml

Thanks so much for your giving,...brian

Special Thanks to Lifeway for donating the Bibles

Proverbs 22:9

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.

Nathan Cochran of MercyMe

Here's a link to the podcast of today's interview w/ MercyMe bassist Nathan Cochran

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

Blessings...brian

Homemade Bread Day

Today is Homemade Bread Day and I asked what's the best thing on Homemade Bread?

Some of your answers included:

Butter

Honey Butter

Strawberry Jam

Apple Butter

PB & J

Apricot Preserves

Blackberry Butter/Jam

Honey

Molasses

Butter, Slice of Cheese, and Slice of Tomato

and the post of the day goes to Susan..."My Lips"

Happy eating...brian

Jeff Owen of Tenth Avenue North

This morning we talked to Jeff Owen of Tenth Avenue North about their concert w/ MercyMe and Jonny Diaz this Sunday at Freedom Hall. Here's a link to the podcast if you missed it:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

More about the concert at http://www.wcqr.org/

The MercyMe song of the day is "God With Us". Mike Riddles will play it back between 4 and 4:30 this afternoon. Caller 8 when it plays wins tickets to the concert!

Blessings...brian

Gavin McCloud interview

This morning we talked to veteran actor and born again Christian Gavin McCloud about his new movie: "The Secrets of Jonathan Speery". Here's a link to the podcast:



http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/




Here's a link to the movie website and trailer:


http://sperrymovie.com/

The movie opens tomorrow at Reel to Reel in Johnson City.

Blessings...brian

Favorite Childhood Toy

The ball, big wheel and gameboy were just inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. This morning we wanted to know your favorite childhood toy and here's what you said:

Skates

Erector Set

Lincoln Logs

Transformers

He-Man

Green Machine

Big Wheel

Barbie

Weebles

Star Wars Action Figures

Hot Wheels

Cabbage Patch Doll

Bless You Baby Tender Love

Easy Bake Oven

Rainbow Bright

Nintendo

Popple

Teddy Ruxbin

Ms. Beasley Doll

Wedding Party Paper Dolls

Ah...memories..brian

National Book Lovers Day

Tomorrow is National Book Lovers Day and you shared what you are currently reading. Here's part of the list:

Les Miserable

Crazy Love

Mad Church Disease

Time Traveler's Wife

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Jan Karon Life in Mitford series

I Kissed Dating Goodbye

Divine

7 Things He'll Never Tell You

7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Enjoy your books and happy reading (pictured is what I'm currently reading)...brian

Jonny Diaz

We talked to Jonny Diaz this morning about his current tour w/ MercyMe, his song "More Beautiful You", baseball and thanksgiving. If you missed the interview here's a link to the podcast:

http://883wcqr.podomatic.com/

We've received several calls about "More Beautiful You" this week, so here's a link to the video:

http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ks3R2BwyO0

Blessings...brian

Project Thanksgiving

This morning we launched "Project Thanksgiving"!!! For just $25, your family can provide a meal for a family in need this Thanksgiving. Click on this link for ALL the details:

www.wcqr.org

We also talked to Elise Allen of hte American Cancer Society about the Sullivan Co Kick Off at TriCities Baptist this Tuesday at 6p. For more call 282-7004.

Blessings...brian

National Sandwich Day

Today is National Sandwich Day and we asked your favorite or unique sandwich combos.

Some of your answers include:

Philly Cheese steaks w/ the works

Bologna w/ Miracle Whip

Bologna w/ Mustard, Mayo, tomato and lettuce

Roast Beef and Swiss toasted

Reuben

Ham and Cheese w/ Italian Dressing

Fluffer Nutter (PB and Marshmallow Creme)

Ham and Swiss on Croissant (Heavenly Ham)

Turkey, Ham, Mayo and Hot Sauce

PB and Hot Sauce

Turkey and Bread

I'm hungry...happy eating...brian

Kids and Candy

This morning we wanted to know how much of your kid's Halloween candy you ate and what is your favorite. You made us hungry for candy, your favorites included:

Kit Kats

Reeses

Reeses Pieces

Snickers

Smarties

Dum Dum Suckers

Mr. Goodbar

M&M's

Butterfingers

Tootsie Rolls

Almond Joys

Happy snacking...brian