Friday, February 26, 2010

Snow Eh? Well, we will keep our eyes to the skies for further developments. It certainly looks like it might snow. We'll see.

It is time for the last Joy Ride in February 2010.

Artist of the Day

Jamie Slocum will our Artist of the Day today at 5:30.








Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Who said this? "I will not let thee go, except thou bless me."
Answer: Jacob. Read about Jacob's wrestling match in Genesis 32:26.

Congratulations to our first time winner Bobby Ennis of Salisbury Maryland. He got a ring of the bell and Chris Tomlin's new CD Hello Love.

Everybody have a great Saturday and a great Lord's Day Sunday.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Welcome to the Joy Ride. Snow? Who said snow? Well farther north, they are really getting it. Maybe we will be spared this time.

Artist of the Day

Nicole C. Mullen will be featured today at 5:30. Don't miss it!










Scriptural Pursuit
Tonight's question was very specific.
What did Moses do to bring forth water from the rock at Kadesh?

The answer was that he struck the rock TWICE. The answer is in Numbers 20:1-11. The key to the answer was that he struck the rock twice. Moses did this in disobedience to the Lord's command to SPEAK to the rock. This act of disobedience prevented Moses from entering the promised land. Thanks everyone for playing along with us during Scriptural Pursuit tonight. Your next opportunity to play is tomorrow morning with Joelle during Joy in the Morning.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Getting ready for another wintry blast? Stay with us for all that you need as we face yet another bout with snow.

Artist of the Day
Twila Paris has been in Contemporary Christian Music for many years, so let's celebrate her career tonight by playing two of her songs back to back at 5:30.

Hey! Remember last week's "blast from the past" with Michael W. Smith? Well, here's one for all of you Twila Paris fans!

Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry ground and also crossed a river on dry ground. Which River?

Answer: The Jordan River. Read about what took place at the banks of the Jordan in Joshua chapter 3.

Congratulations to Christy Cannel of Fruitland, Maryland, tonight's winner of Scriptural Pursuit. First-time winner Christy got a ring of the bell tonight as well as the Glory Revealed II CD.

With snow in the forecast once again, be sure to tune in tomorrow morning starting at 6:00 AM for Joy in the Morning for any school cancellations or delays.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

It's another raining afternoon. Let us help you brighten your afternoon with positive and uplifting music on the Joy Ride!

Artist of the Day

Kutless will be our artist of the day this afternoon at 5:30. Learn the story behind their name and enjoy two of their songs back to back!









Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Who knew a man who was caught up to "the third heaven"?
Answer: Paul. Read more about it in 2 Corinthians 12:2.

Congratulations to Edith Louissaint of Federalsburg, Maryland. She won Selah's newest CD, You Deliver Me.

Monday, February 22, 2010

It is hard to believe that we are already at the end if the month of February, the last Monday of the month. I'm glad that you joined me for the Joy Ride for this Monday afternoon.

Artist of the Day

Anthony Evans will be featured today at 5:30.







Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Whom did God ask "Why is thy coutenence fallen? It thou doest well,shalt thoiu not be accepted?"
Answer: Cain (Genesis 4:6-7)

Congratulations to Valerie Twymon of Salisbury, Maryland. Tonight she won a CD by Paul Baloche, Glorious.

Friday, February 19, 2010

We've made it! It Friday and welcome to the Joy Ride!


Artist of the Day
Brian Free, known for singing with his southern gospel group Assurance, will be featured as a solo artist today at 5:30.











Scriptural Pursuit
Tonight's question really COUNTS!
Question: Who confessed to God that he had done wrong in taking a census in Israel?
Answer: David. The answer is found in 2 Samuel 24:10.

Congratulations to Sven Swensen of Millboro Delaware, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner. Sven will be getting a CD from Bebo Norman, Between the Dreaming and the Coming True.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

SHHH! We just might make it through a week without any significant snowfall!

It's the Thursday Joy Ride here on Joy 102.5!

Artist of the Day

Michael W. Smith. Some of his friends call him Smitty. We're going to call him our Artist of the Day, playing two of his songs back to back at 5:30.

Hey, what do you think if this classic shot of MWS?







Scriptural Pursuit

Question: What epistle says that blessing and cursing should not come out of the same mouth?
Answer: James (3:10)

Congratulations to Shawn Adams of Salisbury Maryland, tonight's winner of Scriptural Pursuit. He won a copy of Todd Agnew's latest, Need.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Well we did it! We broke 1000 fans on Facebook! In the final seconds of the Joy Ride last night, I saw the number rise to 999 but ran out of time to celebrate with you on the air, so Congratulations! And we are already well past that 1000 goal. At last check, we were at 1039! Thank you all! Keep telling your facebook friends about Joy!102.5!

Artist of the Day

Gordon Mote will be our Artist of the Day at 5:30 this evening.





Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Who succeeded Judas Iscariot as an apostle?
Answer: Matthias. Check it out in Acts 1:23-26.

Congratulations to Tom Dunn of Lusby Maryland, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner. Tom won a CD from Francesca Battistelli My Paper Heart. By the way, Tom told me that today was his birthday, so Happy Birthday and enjoy your CD from Francesca From us here at JOY! 102.5.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Welcome to Tuesday on the Joy Ride! A little bit later we will be hearing the song Come Together Now, put together by Michael W. Smith to aid rescue efforts in Haiti.

Artist of the Day

After the Chase, a husband and wife duo from the West Coast will be the Artist of the Day. Hear their latest songs back to back at 5:30.






Scriptural Pursuit
Question: In which gospel does John the Baptist try to disuade Jesus from being baptized?
Answer: Matthew (3:13-15)

Congratulations to Wayne Adams of Easton, Maryland, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner. He won Casting Crowns' latest CD Until the Whole World Hears.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Happy President's Day!
Welcome to the Joy Ride for this Monday.




Artist of the Day

FFH-Whether you call them FFH or Four for Harmony or Far From Home, they will be our featured artists for the day. Tune in at 5:30 to hear two songs back to back.



Scriptural Pursuit
Question: What priest scolded a distressed woman because he thought she had been drinking at the tabernacle?

Answer: Eli. We read all about it in the first Chapter of 1 Samuel. Eli scolds Hannah, who was in distress over being barren. The Lord honored her silent prayers (even though Eli got it wrong) and gave her Samuel.

Congratulations to Kimberly Sherwood of Salisbury MD, tonight's winner of Scriptural Pursuit. (and a first time winner at that!) Kimberly won a copy of Third Day's latest CD Revelation.

Friday, February 12, 2010

It's Friday, after a very long and snowy week. Just sit back and relax while I do the driving. It's time for the Joy Ride!

Artist of the Day

Travis Taylor is today's artist of the day. Tune in to learn more about him at 5:30!







Scriptural Pursuit
Question: Where did Paul see an altar inscribed "To an Unknown God"?
Answer: Athens. Read about it in Acts 17, spcifically in verse 23.

Congratulations to Lance Morton of Delmar Delaware, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Good afternoon! Welcome to the Joy Ride for this Thursday afternoon after the blizzard. It is a wonder of God to see the diversity and intricacy of the trillions of snowflakes that have fallen. Here are just a few examples of what God can do!


















Artist of the Day

NewFire will be the Artist of the Day. Tune in at 5:30 to learn more about this husband/wife duo and to hear two of their songs back to back.




Scriptural Pursuit
Question: What revered judge annointed Saul?
Answer: Samuel. Read about it in I Samuel 9:16
Congratulations to Monica Brooks of Trappe, Maryland. She won a CD from Wayburn Dean tonight!

Cancellations
This Evening
Oak Ridge Baptist Church Celebrate Recovery and Extreme Life Programs have been canceled for tonight.

School Closings for FRIDAY
Salisbury Christian School
Holly Grove Christian School
Delmar
Somerset County
Wicomico County
Worcester County
Asbury Child Development Center

Delays
Salisbury University opening at 10 AM Friday
All essential personnel report at normal time.

Tune in tomorrow morning to Joy in the Morning for the latest in school closings and delays starting at 6 AM.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Good afternoon everyone it's Rodney Baylous along with you on this wintry Wednesday Joy Ride.

Today's Scriptural Pursuit: In which town was David annointed king over Judah? Hebron

Here is a list of the latest cancellations:

COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN CHURCH - SERVICES CANCELLED

CRISFIELD CHURCH OF GOD – SERVICES CANCELLED THIS EVENING

CROSSPOINTE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE IN SALISBURY CANCELLING ALL WEDNESDAY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES

CROSSROAD COMMUNITY CHURCH IN GEORGETOWN, DE. CANCELLING EVENING SERVICES.

DELMARVA EVANGELIST CHURCH – SERVICES CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT AND RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH IN SALISBURY CANCELLING ALL EVENING SERVICES AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES.

LIVING STONES CHURCH CANCELLING WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICES

LIVING WATERS INSPIRATIONAL CHURCH IN POCOMOKE, SERVICE CANCELLED THIS EVENING AND 10:00 MORNING PRAYER TOMORROW ALSO CANCELLED.

OCEANVIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST – EVENING SERVICES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED

SALISBURY BAPTIST TEMPLE CLOSED TONIGHT.

ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN CHURCH – ALL EVENING SERVICES CANCELLED.

WALKER MEMORIAL CHURCH OF GOD IN PRINCESS ANNE – SERVICES CANCELLED.


SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR THURSDAY, 2/11/10

CALVERT COUNTY SCHOOLS - CLOSED THUR. AND FRIDAY (CODE RED FOR 12 MONTH EMPLOYEES)

COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CLOSED THUR. AND FRIDAY

DELMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT - CLOSED

DELMARVA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL - CLOSED THURS. AND FRIDAY

EPWORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - CLOSED

FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOL - CLOSED

GREENWOOD MENNONITE SCHOOL - CLOSED

HOLLY GROVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - CLOSED (THE BLOOD BANK IS POSTPONED)

LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT - CLOSED

MILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT - CLOSED

SALISBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - CLOSED

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY - CLOSED (ESSENTIAL PERSONEL ARE TO REPORT)

SEASIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - CLOSED

SOMERSET COUNTY SCHOOLS - CLOSED

SPLASH DAY SCHOOL - CLOSED

WESLEYAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - CLOSED THURS. AND FRIDAY

WICOMICO COUNTY SCHOOLS - CLOSED

WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE - CLOSED

WORCESTER COUNTY SCHOOLS - CLOSED (Office opening at 10 AM)

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Are you all ready for round 3? It is on the way! Stay with us to hear the latest in cancellations and school closings.

Artist of the Day
Phillips, Craig and Dean

Hear from these three tonight at 5:30 during the Artist of the Day feature.






Scriptural Pursuit
Question: What former member of the Egyptian court killed an Egyptian official?
Answer: MOSES. Read more about it in Exodus chapter 2 verse 12.

Congratulations to Scott Linder of Seaford, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner. He won tobyMac's latest CD Tonight.

This evening's cancellations
Addictions and Mental Health Clinic at the Wicomico Health Department canceled

Evening classes at Wor-Wic Community College have been canceled.


School Closings for WEDNESDAY
The following schools are CLOSED Wednesday Feb 10th

Wesleyan Christian School in Denton MD
Delmarva Christian High School
Epworth Christian School
Countryside Christian School, Cambridge
Calvert County Schools closed for students and 10 and 11 month employees
Delmar
Somerset County
Wicomico County
Worcester County
Holly Grove Christian School


Be sure to tune in first thing at 6 am for Joy in the Morning with Rodney and Joelle for the latest in school closings tomorrow morning.

Monday, February 8, 2010

What a winter storm! And there is more to come unfortunately! Stay with us for the latest information.

Artist of the Day

The Booth Brothers
I thought we should take a trip south for today's Artist of the Day at 5:30.






Scriptural Pursuit
We had a first time winner tonight, complete with a ring of the bell!
Question: According to the Law, how many witnesses are necessary before a man could be tried and put to death?
Answer: At least TWO. The answer is found in Deuteronomy 17:6.

Special congratulations go out to our first time, bell ringing winner, Evelyn Tyler over in Tylerton on Smith Island.

Everyone stay warm and safe tonight...and brace yourselves for round three!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Are you ready for round two? More snow is on the way, but we're here playing heartwarming music on the Joy Ride for a cold winter afternoon.

Artist of the Day
Denver and the Mile High Orchestra
Be listening at 5:30 for two songs back to back from this Horn Driven Christian orchestra!






Scriptural Pursuit
Question: What apostle was exiled to Patmos?
Answer: John Read about what John saw on the Isle of Patmos in the book of Revelation.

Congratulations to Josiah Winston of Milford, Delaware, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner. WE hope you enjoy your CD from August Rain Josiah!

Try to stay safe this weekend!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Here we go again...
Looks like we are in for some more wintry weather in the next day or so. Keep us tuned in to stay on top of things.

Artist of the Day
Jeremy Camp
Be sure to tune in at 5:30!


Scriptural Pursuit
Question- Who Said, "Thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing?"
Answer- Mary. She said that of Jesus in Luke 2:48.

Congratulations to Melanie Corbin of Pocomoke MD, tonight's Scriptural Pursuit winner! (and a first time winner at that!)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Hello everyone! Wednesday again. We are helping you through the week with more positive and uplifting music on the Joy Ride!

Artist of the Day
Shane and Shane
Christian music with the flavor of Texas will be featured at 5:30 tonight.



Scriptural Pursuit
Tonight's Question deals with occupations:

Question: What was the occupation of the Roman whose beloved servant was healed by Jesus?

Answer: A centurion. Read about it in Luke 7:2-10. You know, an interesting line of thought to pursue is that of centurions encounters with Jesus. God's grace is amazing!

Congratulations to Gerald Benton of Deal Island, Maryland, our winner of Scriptural Pursuit tonight!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Happy Groundhog Day! I never really understood that. One way or another, we will still have about 6 more weeks of winter!


Welcome to the Joy Ride Blog!

Artist of the Day

Britt Nicole is our Artist of the Day. Tune in at 5:30 to hear her latest along with an older favorite back to back.







Scriptural Pursuit
Tonight's Scriptural Pursuit concerns Daniel:
Question: Who DID NOT sleep while Daniel was in the lion's den?
Answer: King Darius. Daniel 6:18. Having been tricked by his cabinet minister's. he has to send Daniel to the lion's den. Daniel slept. Darius did not!

Congratulations to Miranda Koehler of Princess Anne MD. who won the latest music from Aaron Hale.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow morning for Joy in the Morning for possible school closings/delays. Rodney and Joelle will have it covered for you starting tomorrow at 6 AM!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Happy Monday! After a day at work or the third straight day cooped up with the kids, join me for some positive and uplifting music on the Joy Ride this afternoon.
Personally, I enjoyed my time with my family this weekend. It was the "perfect storm" so to speak. A full day of snow on Saturday with a roaring fire in the fireplace. Sunday afternoon time to dig out and back to work on Monday. Other than a few aches from shoveling, I'm none the worse for wear.

Artist of the Day

Meredith Andrews
Tune in at 5:30 for Meridith Andrews, our Artist of the Day



Scriptural Pursuit
Question: What apostle addressed the Pentecost crowd in a loud voice?
Answer: Peter (Acts 2:14)

Congratulations to Chuck Hudson of Millsboro, Delaware, our Scriptural Pursuit winner tonight.