The temperatures are falling! And the leaves are slowly turning…

The ‘Fall Color Guy’ is ‘predicting’ a blast of color in the northern mountains!

Howie Neufeld (aka the Fall Color Guy) is a Professor of Biology at App State in Boone.

Check out the color map and weekly updates...

Blog: https://www.facebook.com/FallColorGuy/

Fall Color MAP: https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors/fall-color-map-north-carolina

Weekly Color Updates and more…

https://biology.appstate.edu/fall-colors?fbclid=IwAR0UkMyndSToPwFHpQ1HKK575THBrbrOcmvF7xPwrQFrn0BScV5kslxTPXE

The Fall Color Guy will answer these questions about the ever changing color of leaves...

HOW has the weather been a major factor in the turning of the leaves this season? HOW does elevation play a role in the fall color?

Explain some of the ‘science’ behind the color change of the leaves.

Professor, you must have a favorite ‘color’ when it comes to fall color and leaves…

Verne chats with Jeff Barnes, Area Director of the Western Triad FCA (or Fellowship of Christian Athletes)

“Impacting the Western Triad for Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.” Serving 6 Triad counties including Forsyth, Davidson, Yadkin and Davie.

EVENT: Fundraiser Banquet featuring Phil Ford

Happening October 28, 2019. RSVP Oct 23…

Website: www.westerntriadFCA.org

Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (Oct 13, 2019)

Not Forgotten Ministries

WBFJ Ministry of the Month for October

“You Are Not Forgotten. You Are Not Alone.”

Verne talks with Tori Shaw, founder of “Not Forgotten Ministries”

www.theyarenotforgotten.com

God began this ministry roughly 20 years ago when Tori found out that she was pregnant…at age 16. She decided on having an abortion. And never publicly talked about her decision for 17 years...

God has healed Tori and she walks in HIS freedom. Tori desires the same for others who have walked a similar journey…

*"Not Forgotten Ministries” is hosting a fundraising luncheon on November 2, 2019 RSVP by October 25…

NEED: The ministry is currently raising funds for an ultrasound machine.

How to get involved…

Sidewalk Advocates - Teams of volunteers stand on the sidewalk near our local Planned Parenthood locations on Tuesdays and Fridays, the days they are performing abortions. To pray and offer hope…

Post-Abortive Bible studies

Support Groups for Women - Our support groups are led by a licensed Counselor

Providing healing to women experiencing infertility, miscarriage, and child loss

Volunteers needed…

Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (October 6, 2019)

*Verne and Wally talk with Dr PJ Miller about the Vaping Crisis

Dr P.J. Miller, assistant professor of critical care medicine,

Wake Forest Baptist Health

The FDA as well as the Surgeon General are calling 'teen vaping' an epidemic. Not much is known yet about the benefits and risks of these products. Electronic cigarettes (or e-cigarettes) allow the user to inhale a vapor that may contain nicotine as well as other flavors and chemicals.

https://ssl.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=117&isArticleLink=false&pid=60&gid=000761&site=wakehealthse3.adam.com&login=WAKE5462

USA TODAY: Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal cannabis industry, have taken a hit as public health experts scramble to determine what’s causing a mysterious and sometimes fatal lung disease among people who use e-cigarettes

Americans strongly support making vaping companies list all ingredients and health risks on product labels and barring teens from purchasing the electronic nicotine-delivery devices, according to a new USA TODAY survey.

*But 59% surveyed agree banning vaping will drive more consumers to the unregulated black market, the poll said. Read more

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2019/10/02/americans-strongly-support-teen-vaping-ban-poll-says/3826575002/

This week on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (Sept 29, 2019)

Verne and Wally chat with Chef Jeff Bacon about Second Harvest's ‘Providence Culinary Training’ program

Culinary students who graduate through Second Harvest's ‘Providence Culinary 13-week Training’ program, go on to work for local restaurants or join the residency programs at Providence Restaurant and Catering or now Providence Kitchen at BB&T.

Chef Jeff Bacon is the executive director of Providence Restaurant and Catering, and Culinary Training Program. Chef Jeff is an ACF Certified Executive Chef and member of the American Academy of Chefs.

Details: https://www.hungernwnc.org/how-we-work/tck.html

How to Apply: Contact Lindsey Rivera Client Advocacy Manager, at 336.397.7062

Providence Culinary Training

Providence students comes from all walks of life. Some who enroll want to learn new skills and make new connections after a job loss. Some want to enhance their skills to pursue better paying opportunities. Others are charting a course out of a troubled past to a fresh start in life. All who enroll are supported through the unique and challenging Providence Culinary Training experience and in finding work following graduation. The program graduates between 60-80 students per year.

Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (SEPT 22, 2019)

Verne chats with ‘Matty’ Ponce-de-Leon, Pastor of Arlington First Baptist Church in Jonesville and author of the book, “Broken: Returning Desperation to the Cross”

*Matty will be sharing his personal story as well as research and Biblical truth on the “Opioid Epidemic and Older Adults” at an upcoming North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry event in Thomasville, NC on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 .

Addiction (including opioid abuse and misuse) is destroying individuals and families across North Carolina– and older adults are not immune.

Many seniors find themselves raising their grandchildren or caring for adult children in addiction.

Some are financially burdened, and even victimized for their assets and medications.

Others are themselves addicted to increasingly powerful narcotics used for pain management.

NC Baptist Aging Ministry Event

“The Opioid Epidemic and Older Adults”

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 1 PM - 2:30 PM

https://www.ncbam.org/events.html

$10 registration fee includes a copy of Matty's book:

"Broken: Returning in Desperation to the Cross"

Location: 201-A Idol St., Thomasville, NC 27360

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794RMTK4?ref_=k4w_oembed_XaENOWWVm8hDkT&tag=kpembed-20&linkCode=kpd

This Week on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (September 08, 2019)

Verne chats with Dr. Alisa Starbuck, President of Brenner Children’s Hospital and VP of Women’s and Children’s Health Services

at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Dr Starbuck will discuss the NEW offerings at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center including the (new) Birth Center and the new ‘Mother’s Nursing Nook’ which is part of the Birth Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

The Birth Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center https://www.wakehealth.edu/Locations/Clinics/b/Birth-Center

The new Mother’s Nursing Nook – part of The Birth Center at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – a private space dedicated to providing breastfeeding techniques, support and information to mothers, no matter where they are on their breastfeeding journey.

https://www.wakehealth.edu/Locations/Clinics/b/Birth-Center/The-Mothers-Nursing-Nook

This Week on Sunday @ 5 on WBFJ (AUG 05, 2018)

An update on our newest WBFJ on-air staff member Dennis Breeden

Dennis suffered a stroke back in April…

After spending 16 days in the hospital, Dennis was back on the air with WBFJ-FM, less than a month later! The Lord has used this health scare to spread His Good News of healing…to others.

Know the signs and symptoms of stroke by the acronym F-A-S-T

…Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9–1–1

When it comes to stroke treatment, every minute counts.

https://www.strokeawareness.com/patient/act-first.html

Educating yourself about stroke can be lifesaving.

Knowing when someone is at risk for stroke, what a stroke is, and the types of stroke can help you be prepared when it’s time to (over) react.