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August 2012

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Gò0dNews Christian Magazine

Money Talks

Being a Back to School Dad

“Finish the Job” The Caring Place Photo By Nicodemus Photography

About Us Hello Friends, We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have three beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, and Andrew. We live in Cleveland and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined lives will be changed.

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About US From the Pastors Desk

By Steve Smartt

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GoodNews Kids “Finish the Job”

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Church Directory

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Take a look Around Cleveland

GoodNews on Money Matters “Money Talks”

GoodNews for Her “Women Desperately need Friendship”

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GoodNews for Him “Being a Back to School Dad”

Pg 12&13 Cover Story “The Caring Place”

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GoodNews for Parents “Read, Sleep, and Pray”

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GoodNews for Teens “Acceptance of Others”

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GoodNews for Everyone “Thoughts on Following a Spirit Guide”

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GoodNews for your Funny Bone

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GoodNews for your Taste Buds “Skillet Cornbread”

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Taking Faith to The Field “It All Began There”

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GoodNews for Health and Fitness “Swimming”

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Local Outreaches

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eneklik II is known as one of tthe greatest rulers to find their place in African history. Born in 1844, he is credited as being the one who established the stability of modern Ethiopia. As a teenager, he was captured during an enemy raid and held prisoner for 10 years. Escaping, Menelik II declared himself head of the Shewa province, which he had been named successor to, and began conquering neighboring kingdoms, developing them into modern Ethiopia with himself as emperor. When Italy tried to take over Ethiopia, Menelik’s army met and crushed the Italians at the Battle of Aduwa. This victory, as well as his efforts to modernize Ethiopia made Menelik famous throughout the world.

The iconic emperor suffered a massive stroke in 1909, and his “mind and spirit died.” Perhaps this was the reason for his one unique eccentricity. Whenever he was feeling ill, he would eat a few pages of the Bible, insisting that this always restored his health. One day in December, 1913, feeling extremely ill, he had the entire book of Kings torn from an Egyptian edition of the Bible, and ate every page of it…and died.

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Not many of us would accept this practice of physically eating Scripture, but it can, nevertheless, reflect our mindset towards its value. We reason that simply being around the “religious stuff ” is enough to evidence a Christian life. This is what God has warned us about in Hebrews 5:11, “About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing.”

We become hard of hearing when we neglect the value of God’s Word for our lives, and grow apathetic toward applying its truth. Time only makes this worse, because our hearts grow increasingly hard and insulated from being able to listen.

A fully grown, mature Christian is one who is able to recognize and follow the good from the evil, “for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.”

Embracing and applying spiritual truth is more than going to church and Sunday School, giving tithes and offerings, reading the Bible and praying. It’s allowing the Word of God to teach us how to behave in every situation. It’s private and public worship that focuses on and responds to God. It’s Bible “study” that hears with the heart and applies its truth to life. It’s prayer that is submissive to God’s Word and desiring more of God’s will than our own. It’s stewardship that faithfully and generously gives as an act of worship our time, our money, our talents and skills.

Keith Green once said, “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to McDonald’s makes you a French fry.” God wants us to become more than consumers of His Word. He wants us to be changed by it everyday and forevermore.

Good Words!

By: Pastor Steve Smartt

Our faith in Christ grows when we embrace and apply the spiritual truths of God’s Word.

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G ò0 dNews Kids

Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

Finish the Job “Hey David!” his mother called, “I asked you to set the table.”

“I did,” said David as he turned on the TV. “But you didn’t finish the job,” said his mother.

“It’s as good as done,” he answered.

“As-good-as is not enough,” answered his mother. “Turn off the TV and get back in here!”

“It’s all done,” said David as he came back to the dining area.

“See!” “Yes,” said his mother. “I see the knives, forks, and spoons all in one place. You are supposed to put them beside each plate. I also see only three glasses. How many are there in our family?”

“Five,” he answered.

“Then we need five glasses,” said his mother.

David got the two extra glasses and placed the silverware by each plate.

“That’s a lot better,” said his mother. “We’ll be ready to eat in a few minutes, so don’t turn on the TV again. Sit down and let’s talk for a minute.”

“What do we need to talk about?” asked David.

“What do you think?” asked his mother.

“About setting the table,” answered David.

“No,” said his mother. “That job is done and the table looks nice. Let’s talk about finishing a job when you start it.”

“Do we have to?” he asked.

“I’ve started the talk and I want to finish it,” said his mother.

“Do you know why it is important to finish a job when you have started it?”

“I guess because it’s no good to do something halfway.” “That’s right!” his mother said. “Some people get in the habit of starting all kinds of things and not finishing anything. Do you think you do that?”

“Sometimes,” he said.

“Your teacher tells me you don’t finish your homework,” his mother said. “You started making a model car and you didn’t finish it. But you did finish the book you were reading. And you did stay on your ball team all year.”

“So I do finish some things,” David said.

“Yes,” said his mother, “and I’m glad. I just want to help you finish more of the things that you start-maybe not everything but at least most things.”

“I’ll finish eating dinner,” he said, “if we can start to eat right away!”

Some Questions 1. Do you finish most jobs that you start?

2. Why do you stop some things before they are finished?

3.If you are having trouble finishing something, who can help you?

A Prayer

Dear God, help me to know what I can do and what I can’t do, and help me to finish what I start. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Assembly of God Grace Assembly 1976 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-7729 Triune Assembly of God 3625 Waverly Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-4214

Baptist Beacon Baptist Church 505 Corvin Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7056 Big Spring Baptist Church 1415 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-1101 Bellefounte Baptist Church Pastor Lake Walker 132 Bellfounte Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2312 Sun school 10:00 Worship at 11:00, and 6:00 Wed. 7:00 Bethel Baptist Tabernacle Pastor John Bivens 3165 Buchanan Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5820 Sun School 10:00 Worship 11:00, and 6:00 Wed 7:00 Blue Springs Baptist Church 699 Blue Springs Church Rd SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0932F Cedar Springs Baptist Church 723 Cedar Springs Church Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-5506 Center Point Baptist Church 167 Monza Ln NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-2133 Church At Grace Point 2595 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 728-5050 or grace-point.com

Sun.Worship 10:00, Wed. 6:30 Covenant Baptist Church 249 Calhoun Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-2653 Dalton Pike Baptist Church 3055 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7606 Elkmont Baptist Church

4030 Old Freewill Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4600 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1227 Powerline Dr NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-5167 East Cleveland Baptist Church 1145 Arnold St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8728 Fairview Baptist Church 5545 Runway Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 790-5353 First Baptist Church Co-Pastor Allan Lockerman, Co-Pastor-Jim Gibson 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, Tennessee 37312 (423)709-9100 or clevelandfbc.com Sun 8:30, 9:45 and 11:05 Wed 6:15 Galilee Baptist Church 665 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 496-2019 Hopewell Baptist Church 188 Old Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-3763 The Journey Church 1668 S Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-4100 Lebanon Baptist Church 1411 Old Parksville Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-6700 Macedonia Baptist Church 3119 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-1713 Maple Street Baptist Church 1700 Maple St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-3622 Michigan Avenue Baptist Church 2741 Benton Pike NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-8891 Mt Carmel Baptist Church 7619 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1620 New Friendship Baptist Church 1344 Chatata Valley Rd NE,

Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6007 New Hope Baptist Church 453 Blue Springs Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-8991 North Cleveland Baptist Church Pastor Dr. Jay Mccluskey 2815 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8524 or northclevelandbaptist.org Sun School 9:45 Worship 8:30, 11:00, 6:00 Wed 6:00 Oak Grove Baptist Church 4452 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-9125 Old Pathway Baptist Church 224 Rymer Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 614-0622 Parkway Baptist Church Rev. Shane Lawson 185 Meadow Ln SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 339-5522 or www.parkwaybaptist.info Sun school 10:00 Worship at 11:00 and 6:00 Wed. 6:00 Philadelphia Baptist Church 910 30th St SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-0620 Philippi Baptist Church 2325 Old Harrison Pike NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-5385 Ridgeview Baptist Church 1501 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5119 Samples Memorial Baptist Church 371 Samples Chapel Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-2329 Shiloh Baptist Church 3406 Blair Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-5755 Stuart Park Baptist Church 850 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-6741 Tasso Baptist Church 164 Old Charleston Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2114

Temple Baptist Church 3070 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6813 Thompson Spring Baptist Church 5660 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 790-1823 Union Baptist Church 797 Hughes Lake Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 559-1720 Valley View Baptist Church Pastor David Tuten 4657 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-7707 or vvbaptist.org Sun school 9:30 Worship at 10:30, and 6:00 Wed. 7:00 Washington Avenue Baptist Church 1720 Perry St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0489 Waterville Baptist Church Pastor Allan Lovelace 3722 Dalton Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-5582 or watervillebaptistchurch.org Sun School 9:00 Worship 10:45, and 6:00 Wed 6:30 West Cleveland Baptist Church 1959 Westland Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-8927 Westwood Baptist Church Pastor Steve Smartt 4001 Georgetown Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-1534 or www.westwoodlife.org Worship Sun. 10:45 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 White Oak Baptist Church 2043 White Oak Valley Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-2359

Catholic St Therese Catholic Church 900 Clingan Ridge Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-8123

Charismatic

Cleveland Christian Fellowship Pastor Mark Strickland 695 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311

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(423) 476-2642 or ccfchurch.us Worship 10:00, and 6:30 Wed 7:00

Christian United Christian Church 2200 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-4277

Church of Christ Church Of Christ-Central 200 25th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8941 Cleveland Church Of Christ 1025 Beech Cir NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 339-2500 Eastside Church Of Christ 252 Wildwood Ave SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-0901 SE 2nd Street Church of Christ 753 Howard Cir SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3789 Union Grove Church Of Christ Minster Steven Hall 4889 Bates Pike SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-8307 Sunday School 10:00 Worship 10:55, 6:00 Wed. 7:00

Church of God North Cleveland Church Of God

Pastor Mitch Maloney 335 11th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5513 or nccog.org Sun 10:30, and 6:00 Wed. 6:30 Mt Olive Church of God 3522 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-3381 Mt View Church of God 210 Roadway Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 472-6925 South Cleveland Church Of God

Pastor Chris Moody 1846 Volunteer Dr SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6382 or southcleveland.org Sun. school 9:30 Worship 10:30 Wed. 7:00 Lance @southcleveland.org Springplace Road Church of God

2600 Spring Place Rd SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-6414 Westmore Church of God Pastor Kelvin Page 2412 Wolfe Dr NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 559-9646 or www.westmorecog.org Sun. 10:00, and 6:00 Wed. 6:30 Zion Assembly Church of God Pastor Todd Mcdonald 5512 Waterlevel Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 476-3337 or zionassemblychurchofgod.com/ Sun school 10:00 Worship 11:00, 6:00 Wed 7:00

Church of God of Prophecy Cleveland Spanish Church of God of Prophecy 2610 Grove Ave. Cleveland, TN 37312 (423)473-7199 Durkee Road Church of God of Prophecy 201Durkee Rd. Cleveland, TN37312 (423) 472-4384 Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy 3301 Peerless Rd. NW Cleveland, TN 37312 (423)303-2680 Spring Place Church of God of Prophecy 2530 Spring Place Rd. Cleveland, TN37311 (423)476-6414 Wildwood Church of God of Prophecy 150 Wildwood Ave Cleveland, TN 37311 (423)479-6584

Episcopal Norvel Hayes Ministries 24 155 S Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-3882 Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church 320 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5541

Lutheran LutheranFirst Lutheran Church 195 McIntire Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37312

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Methodist Asbury United Methodist Church 120 Central Ave NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 790-5956 Big Spring United Methodist Church 1196 Hardwick St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5242 Black Fox United Methodist Church 1820 Old Chattanooga Pike SW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 339-1908 Broad Street United Methodist Church 155 Central Ave NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5586 First United Methodist Church 3425 Ocoee St N, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-4504 South Cleveland United Methodist Church 1165 Church St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-8742 Tasso United Methodist 1106 Tasso Ln NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 479-4457 Trinity United Methodist Church 731 1st St SE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 614-7900 Valley Head Methodist Church 920 Mouse Creek Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-0575 Wesley Memorial Methodist 3405 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 472-9578

Pentecostal Faith Memorial Church 910 17th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6281 First United Pentecostal Church 4095 Peerless Rd NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 476-9436

Non-Denominational Christian Fellowship Ctr 895 6th St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-9591 Church Alive Ministries Cleveland, TN 37353 (423) 559-1371 Cleveland Cornerstone Church 533 Broad St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 479-1775 Freedom Fellowship Church 3555 Blue Springs Rd, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 478-0654 Graceway Chapel 221 14th St NW, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 728-2226 Restoration Fellowship 211 Trewhitt Dr SE, Cleveland, TN 37323 (423) 479-4249 Walker Valley Community Church 787 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy NW, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-9696

Presbyterian Charleston Cumberland Presbyterian Church 8267 N Lee Hwy, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 336-5004 First Cumberland Presbyterian Church 161 2nd St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-6751 First Presbyterian Church 433 N Ocoee St, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 476-5584 St James Cumberland Presbyterian Church 151 Short St NE, Cleveland, TN 37311 (423) 472-5762 Trinity Presbyterian Church 1780 Stuart Rd NE, Cleveland, TN 37312 (423) 559-9595

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Gò0 d dNews on Money Matters

MONEY TALK$ Stress-Free Giving / Stress-Free Living

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any of us would like to be more giving with our finances, particularly to worthy charities, religious organizations, and our local churches. Most Christians are aware that we should tithe ten percent of our income by giving it back to the Lord for His work, but many Christians feel they cannot “afford” to tithe or to give to other charities due to their need to pay off debts, save more money, or simply keep their head above water by paying the bills every month. More often than not, the solution to this problem is a clear, accurate, and realistic written budget. Many people have no idea where their money “goes” every month.

All they know is that after paying bills, there’s little or nothing left over. We need a working budget that is not simply tacked to the bulletin board or refrigerator door and then forgotten, but one that is actually followed when making day-to-day spending decisions.

Many people, Christians included, think of “budget” as a dirty word implying some sort of confining, authoritarian rule of “No” where we can never buy an “impulse purchase” and

never have any “fun” with our money. On the contrary, a budget should be a tool of financial freedom. When we have a written budget, we are free to spend, save, and give without guilt or anxiety.

We can tithe our ten percent to the Lord cheerfully, as the Bible instructs, knowing that we have a written plan to pay our bills, pay down debt, and save money. What about all of those spontaneous opportunities to give that we miss out on due to being clueless about our bank balances or our budget for the next week? Think of the times when you desperately wanted to put twenty dollars into the collection plate on your way out of church to help that missions project or that family in crisis, but you couldn’t because you weren’t sure you’d have enough gas to get to work the next day. A written plan of our income and expenses helps to free us to give like never before, with a clear conscience and a pure heart. This, in turn releases joy and peace into our lives.

I hope it’s clearer now how budgeting (managing one’s finances) is directly related to tithing and giving. In a future column, I’ll share my own personal experience with tithing and some of the lessons God has shown me in this area.

“The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered” (Proverbs 11:25).

Kelly L Browand 3858 Candies Creek Lane Ste C Cleveland, TN (423) 476-3320

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Take a Look Around Cleveland!!

Fenimore’s (pg.20) - When you walk into Fennimore’s you are Poppeas(pg.5) – Formerly known as “Guppeas” Poppeas is owned greeted by the owner Dwight who is incredibly friendly and helpful.

by Tonya. She provides high end children’s clothing. The apparel availHe has a beautiful showroom and has everything you need for all your able at Poppeas is very stylish and made with quality matterial. Please floral needs. It is wonderful to find such extraordinary people and busi- stop in and see Tonya and do some back-to-school shopping at Poppeas. ness right here in our community. GO SEE Dwight at Fenimore’s Today! Garden Plaza(pg.16) - This senior facility is above all others in Edward Jones (Kelly Browand)(Pg.8) – Kelly is a Financial

the area. This is more like a resort! They have a pool, putting green, high Advisor for Edward Jones. Kelly will not treat you like just another ac- end dining, and much more. Go over and take a tour Today! And when count, she will treat you like family because she has your best interest at you stop by tell Esmerelda Lee that GoodNews sent you. heart. Kelly will do whatever it takes to make sure you are informed and Scott’s Bike(pg.15) – This is more than a typical bike shop, this is well taken care of. Call Kelly Today! a group of people that love to fellowship and enjoy the outdoors. They Nationwide (Kathy Wilson)(pg.9) – Kathy has been in the offer many opportunities to get outside with weekly bike rides. Thank insurance business since 1989. She is the type of person that will call you Doug, David, and Michelle for offering Cleveland the equipment to you when she says she will. Kathy is ready to help you with all your get out and enjoy the outdoors. insurance needs. Please give her a call today so she can help you!

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore(pg.23) - started in a Scoops and Burgers (pg.21) – All I have to say is “The Best Hot Dog in small, borrowed space on Euclid Avenue in 1997 using volunteer labor Town” and I do not say this lightly, Go Get One!!! Frank is the owner of one day a week. In 2004, the store located to Edwards Avenue, operating Scoops, and he makes a point to try to greet every customer personally. 4 ½ days a week. As a result of community’s involvement and generous Go to scoops for a great atmosphere and yummy Food. donations, the store moved to its current Grove Avenue location in Sep-

Nicodemus Photography (pg.2) – Melinda is the owner of Nicodemus Photography. She has taken our family pictures for 2 years now, and WE LOVE HER. Melinda has an eye for good shots, and will be available for any occasion. Call Melinda today to set up your Photo Shoot. Be sure to mention GoodNews, and do not forget to send us a picture!

tember 2010. This location is being expanded to approximately double its current size. The new expansion should be open in early fall. The ReStore accepts new and slightly used donated materials and sells them to the public at a discounted price. All profits from the ReStore benefits Habitat of Cleveland in building 0% interest homes for qualified families in Bradley County. This year Habitat will complete its 100th home. The White Wing Christian Bookstore(pg.14) - If you have been ReStore is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. It is located at 300 Grove Avenue SW, Cleveland, TN. 423 473 4610. Donations of looking for a place to get the latest and greatest devotionals, Bibles, Artwork, Movies, Music and Much More. Please stop into White Wing. most saleable items accepted during regular store hours.

This place is a new favorite. The selection that White Wing carries is the largest around. You Will Not be Disappointed! Take a trip with your family and see for yourself.

Gilbert’s Collision(pg.4) – Jason and Laura Gilbert own Gilbert’s Collision. They are very friendly and wonderful people. We were able to spend a few hours chatting with them and can tell that God is a number one priority in their lives. At Gilbert’s Collision you will be treated like the most important customer, and will without a doubt receive the best service in town. Please stop by Gilbert’s and let them know that we sent you.

Smoothie King(pg.22) – If you are looking for a refreshing drink either after a workout or just anytime during the day, then stop into Smoothie King. They offer fresh quality ingredients for the tastiest smoothie in town. This is a must stop! Also cut out the coupon in this issue For a free Smoothie!

Top Tech Automotive(pg.11) – Brent and Sonya are the owners of Top Tech. Recently our vehicle would not shift out of Drive. Yes I said “Drive”. We took our vehicle to Top Tech and they had it repaired and back to us the next day. They are very friendly and even offered to give us a free loner vehicle. The next day we received two thank you letters one from Brent the other from his wife Sonya thanking us for the business. We would recommend them to anyone.

(Coldwell Banker)Jennifer Browning(pg.10) - We have recently bought a new home in Cleveland and Jennifer made the whole process much easier. Jennifer understands the importance of purchasing a home and is great at getting back to us in a timely manner to answer any questions. Communication is key when choosing a realtor.

Call Jennifer today, and you will receive the same great service we received.

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G ò0 d dNews For HER

“Women Desperately need Friendship.”

By: Virginia Estes

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hen in the beginning God created Adam, he also created the very first of human relationships. And when God said, “It is not good for man to be alone” and He created Eve, He ushered in the first and most important human-to-human relationship. Yet Adam and Eve seemed to have problems in their relationship even when they were the only two people around. Since that time, everyone has experienced the difficulty of starting and maintaining relationships. God should always be our priority relationship. And as we find our identity in Him we are much better equipped to handle our relationships with others. If you are married, your husband should be your second priority because if your marriage relationship isn’t going well, you will struggle in all your other relationships.Beyond these key relationships, we women desperately need friendships. Friends provide love, trust, comfort, support, inspiration, encouragement, and correction. But Paul in his letter to the Philippians encourages us in our friendships to think less about ourselves and more about others. “Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled himself and became obedient to death – even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2: 4-8) So, why do we struggle so much in our interactions with other women? The biggest barrier to our friendships is pride. Often we think of pride as a bigger issue in men

than women, but sometimes it just looks a little different in the feminine form. Pride among women can look like schoolgirl cliques with the mentality of being better, smarter, funnier, or richer than your potential friends.

Certainly women can be much more subtle than teenagers, but the effects can be just as devastating. Our selfesteem is boosted by our work positions, our ability to stay at home, our husband’s status, the abilities of our children, or the way we keep our homes just to name a few. A side effect of pride manifests itself as an insecurity that assumes other women wouldn’t want to be your friend because of who you are or what you’ve done. You don’t want others to see the “real” you.

Yet, if we are willing to let other women see us for who we really are and accept them as they are, there is such a benefit to be gained. There are experiences, wisdom, encouragement, fun and even griefs to be shared. As the Honduran proverb says, “Grief shared is half grief; joy shared is double joy.” That’s the type of investment I want to make in my relationships; one that provides a good return. So, are you willing to lay aside your pride and allow others to see you for who you are? The richest blessings of friendship await you if you are willing to take this risk and think more about others than you do yourself.

Jennifer Browning Affiliate Broker

(423) 476-5532 EXT. 110 OFFICE (423 478-2152 FAX, (423) 244-1167 CELL (800) 476-5532 TOLL FREE Jennifer.browning@coldwellbanker.com HAMILTON & ASSOCIATES 2650 Peerless Road, N.W. Cleveland, TN 37312

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G ò0 d dNews For HIM

Being A Back To School Dad

By: Jason Browning

ell, August is here and while it still feels like summer, its time for school to start. And with that, there’s a lot that W can be placed on a family. Books, supplies, lunches, outfits, backpacks, try-outs, parent meetings are just a few of the things which will hit families head on this month and if we aren’t careful it can side swipe us.

What’s the role of a dad when its time for the kids to go back to school? One thing most dads are good at is delegating. Some may also call this “shirking responsibility” but a seasoned dad prefers delegating. We must be careful not to push off the back to school duties to mom or other. This is a great time to engage in what our children are doing. Instead of living in total stress, we can capitalize on this time and build stronger bonds with our children and spouses.

Here are a few suggestions to help improve relationship communication with the family in what can be a tense season. Incorporating one, some or all of these ideas can really help you be a good back to school dad.

The goal of education is to help advance children. The goal of a father is to develop a relationship of caring and trust with his children. Doing some or all of these things help both of those goals.

1.Go shopping for supplies. Around the first of August, the major stores have all kinds of back to school sales. This is a great way to show your children you value their education. Take them there with the school supply list and pick out the supplies together. It makes them feel like you are involved 4.Pray with your children at night. It’s still true. The family that prays in what they’re doing. Hint: don’t be afraid to look at smaller drug stores for together stays together. Before bed ask your child this question, “what can supplies. Sometimes they have the same items cheaper.

I pray with you about?”. This will open a lot of doors and let you see what they really think and what they are going through. Caution: Don’t act 2.Attend your child’s orientation. There is a great deal of accountability surprised by what they tell you. If you get super mad they won’t want to found when your child knows you know who their teacher is. Orientations tell you anymore. After they’ve gone to bed tell your wife what you’re mad let you meet teachers, friends and other parents. That comes in handy down at. (She probably already knows and she probably knows how to calm the road when questions or problems arise. you down) 3.Ask about your child’s schedule. Knowing when your child is doing what helps you be a better dad. If you know your son is struggling with math and he has math at 10:00 am, you can pray during that time for God to strengthen him and help. Also, if you know when lunch is, you might want to stop by and surprise them with lunch at school. Kids love outside food.

(Don’t we all?!)

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onfused? Lonely? Frustrated? God cares. And so do we. We can listen and pray with you.”

This is what you will see on the wall as you walk through the halls of the Caring Place. Resource Developer, Chelsea Long says, “This is really important to us, for people to know we truly care.”

The Caring Place, formed in 2005, is a non-profit organization whose mission is to model the love of Christ by addressing basic physical, spiritual, and social needs of the disadvantaged here in Bradley County.

There are so many people with needs throughout this community, the Caring Place strives to be the hands and feet of Christ as they help provide hope for so many individuals and families. The Bible says we should, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interest of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 Those that qualify for assistance have access to food, clothing, social services, and fellowship. When you enter the Caring Place, you receive a number and then go through an interview process. Qualified individuals are welcome to come “shop” once per month while families can come twice a month. The Caring Place is set up in a store-like fashion to give the feel of actual shopping. There are many different rooms in the store and each room has a different need. Each room is different, some of which include women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, toys, and there’s even a diaper room. The diaper room is a separate organization but as Long says, “The success of this organization is based on many groups, churches, and individuals coming together as one.”

Long says, “It is a well oiled-machine.” It takes countless hours to sift through and organize all the items in the store. Volunteers are a vital part of the success of this organization. More than 100 volunteers are used each week to help serve in a variety of areas from bagging food, sorting and hanging clothes, using a computer or just to be a friendly face to those that come to be served. The Bible says in Matthew, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”

As stated before, many individuals, businesses and churches partner to make the Caring Place a success. They hold food drives, donate clothing, office equipment and supplies and even provide man power for certain needs. The Caring Place is a 501(c)(3) organization and welcome donations, which are tax-deductible.

The Caring Place hours of operation are Tuesday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm and Tuesday night 6:00pm-8:00pm.

The store is closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

To apply for help bring: -Picture ID -Social Security card for each family member -Proof of address -Proof of household income including proof of food stamps, Families First, child support, etc.

By: Laura Mountain

130 Wildwood Ave., SE PO Box 5334 Cleveland, TN 37320-5334 423-472-4414 info@thecaringplaceonline.org

www.thecaringplaceonline.org The Caring Place is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible.

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G ò0 dNews For Parents B

ack to School in Cleveland, Tennessee has officially started! School supply lists are on display, class lists are posted, and teachers are preparing classrooms. As summer vacations around the country come to a close, families begin to transition days from easy and fun-filled to schedules that encourage the focus that students need in the classroom. In addition to the logistical items of “back to school”, there are also some very important tips that help students engage again in the classroom. The following suggestions can assist kids from preschool to high school come to class ready for a successful academic year.

READ!

SLEEP!

PRAY

This is the number one skill required in the academic classroom. Students on all grade levels should begin practicing and brushing up on their reading comprehension skills in order to succeed in ALL of their subjects. This does not mean that your student has sped through to the top of last year’s Accelerated Reading program. Science and math, the every present “push” in education, require reading for understanding. Often parents and educators believe that if their child does not love to read, that the child is not a “good” reader. The reader may struggle at reading quickly, but this does not mean that the reader cannot focus and comprehend at a slower pace.

To help students of all ages prepare for the rigors of reading in all subjects, parents should assist their child in understanding that they don’t have to be the “star” reader in order to be a thoughtful, comprehending student.

Students need sleep! The amount of sleep affects everything about a child’s day away from the home. Physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness suffer when a child does not go to sleep at a proper time. A student cannot focus and think in even the most structured setting without adequate rest. Here’s how parents can help.

Above all, pray about the school year with your children.

-Pray for your child’s teacher and the students in the classroom.

-Pray for the principal, school board members, bus drivers, and cafeteria workers.

-Pray for understanding, peacefulness, and calm in the classroom.

The Lord wants to be involved in the moment to moment activities of your student, and prayer begins it all.

How can parents help?

*Slow activities down thirty minutes before actual bed time. *Turn the tv, radio, computer off during the slow down time. *Establish a routine for younger children that helps them ease their minds into getting ready for sleep. *Stay consistent, even on activity nights.

By: Stacey Wielfaert

1. Read to your preschooler and early reader. Do not just read to get to the end of the story. Try to make time to incorporate these types of questions into the story. * * * *

What colors do you see on the page?

How many _____ can you count?

Why you think ____ did ________?

How do you think the story will end?

These kinds of questions engage the child in the reading process and begins the skill of reading comprehension.

2. Encourage or even, dare one say it, require your older students in the home to read the newspaper, magazines, or even actual books. Have a discussion in the car, at the pool, at dinner and ask students to try and remember and explain what they are reading. This too encourages students to prepare their minds for the number one activity for research, homework, and even assessment activities.

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Acceptance of Others “B

ut we must always thank God for you, brothers loved by the Lord, because from the beginning God has chosen you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through belief in the truth. He called you to this through our gospel, so that you might obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus.” 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

READY: Do you ever remember the movie Sandlot? They go through the process of picking teams and your heart kind of goes out to the last guy to be picked. Being chosen or accepted by others is huge. Whether it is making the cut for varsity, being recruited to a college, or being drafted to a professional organization, there is always a wonderful sense of acceptance and gratitude when we “make the team.”

We are all accepted in Christ. Through Christ and His willingness to endure the cross we all have access unto the Father.

When Jesus Christ died, the veil at the temple was torn in two. This veil had originally separated man from the Holy of Holies. Now there was access to God through Christ.

Furthermore, we are accepted in Christ. We are part of the beloved and we are accepted into the great family of God, never to be outcast, but permanently accepted by the finished work of calvary.

SET: And it doesn’t stop there with a one-time salvation experience.

Peter carries it farther in 1 Peter 2:9-10 and says we are a chosen generation—God’s own special people who will proclaim Him. Just as each rookie was drafted to fill a purpose and a role in the organization, we have been chosen by God to be a part of His plan to build His Kingdom. We each have a unique role to play based on the gifts, desires and talents He’s given us. And just as a rookie’s job is to learn his role and meet the requirements necessary to fulfill it, each of us must take time to understand God’s plan for us and what we need to fulfill our roles in the church and community.

Today, may we all realize that we have been chosen by God to fill a role in His master plan. We’ve been consecrated for His service. Let’s put on His jersey and get to work!

GO: 1. Who do you know that feels left out and needs someone to accept them? Go and invite them into your world.

2. How does it feel to know you were specifically chosen by God? Submitted By: Robert Green

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Thoughts on Following a Spirit Guide

t was in the summer of 1990. In about a month, I would be getting married. Happily absorbed in pleasant thoughts like this, I was returning to the Chattanooga area from Cleveland where I was working.

It was evening. The sun was bright in the west. Chattanooga had not yet endured the years of perpetual roadwork which eventually led to I-75 being as wide as it is now at Volkswagen Drive. There were two lanes.

As I was just about to top the hill coming from the Ooltewah side down into Chattanooga, a voice inside clearly spoke, “Switch lanes.” I was traveling in the fast lane that evening, and without hesitation, I switched to the right lane. After clearing the hill, I looked in horror as a car was gathering speed coming in my direction -- up the other side in the lane I had been in. I had enough time to glance at the occupants as I passed them: an older couple in a big car, the husband hunched over the steering wheel. I took it all in within fleeting seconds. They had gone up the off ramp, somehow thinking it was an on ramp and were driving against traffic on a major interstate during rush hour.

What if I hadn’t listened to the voice? My mother told me that on the news late that night, she saw where there had been a wreck. I could have been that wreck. I could be dead.

Much is said these days about spirit guides. Some people find their spirit guide in a bottle, a pack of incense, or in a “mind over mutter” conference.

Worse yet, technology is the de facto guide for today’s generation.

My guide found me first when I agreed to surrender my will to the lordship of Jesus Christ. My Spirit guide has a first name: Holy. That means that everything He will ever tell me to do has to line up with the PERFECT will of God. Wow! What a bargain!

In the many years since I’ve been listening to His voice, I’ve avoided more pain, enjoyed more benefits and gotten rid of some rough edges. I’ve found good material on eating healthy. I’ve learned some of the best ideas on how to raise a family. I’ve found great deals on things I truly needed. When I haven’t listened, I’ve quickly discovered I’m not all that smart after all.

Most of all, I’ve learned something about how to worship the One who gave me this Guide. He reminds me of the words of Jesus. He leads me into all truth. He deepens my relationship with the eternal Father.

Wouldn’t you like such a guide in your life? Call upon the name of Jesus Christ and ask Him!

By: Craig Thompson WalkwithGod.com

A wealthy American couple To Africa went for a jaunt.

Ambitious, bold and strong, They didn’t know the word “don’t.”

Day five, they knew that their plight Had gone from awkward to dire.

They had no basic abilities, Not even to start a small fire.

Day one began with a jolt when their jeep got stuck in the mud.

They loaded supplies on their shoulders and shouted, “Our trip won’t be a dud!”

Day six, they tried to find food.

They chased rats and groaned and grunted.

The sound of a roar in the thicket Let them know that the hunter was hunted.

Day two, they awoke with an itch in places which rarely see light.

They found their mats had been resting on beds of critters which bite.

Day seven, a lion was reflecting On his luck with his cub who was three.

“Most animals run from you Dad, but these fools made it easy for me.”

Day three, their technology failed them.

Their GPS did crash and burn.

The Google car doesn’t do swampland.

They didn’t know which way to turn.

Day four they awoke to the sound of their rations leaving with hoots.

A troop of monkeys had robbed them of everything from chocolate to fruits.

The parable of these poor travelers is a lesson in obstinate pride.

They could have avoided these dangers if only they had followed a guide! ©2012 Craig Thompson

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G ò0dNews d For Your Funny bone TWO LITTLE BOYS A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be assured that if any mischief occurred in their town their two young sons were some way involved.

The parents were at their wits end as to what to do about their sons’ behavior. The mother had heard that a clergyman in town had been successful in disciplining children in the past, so she asked her husband if he thought they should send the boys to speak with the clergyman.

The husband said, ‘We might as well. We need to do something before I really lose my temper!’ The clergyman agreed to speak with the boys, but asked to see them individually. The 8 year old went to meet with him first.

The clergyman sat the boy down and asked him sternly, ’Where is God?’ The boy made no response, so the clergyman repeated the question in an even sterner tone, ‘Where is God?’ Again the boy made no attempt to answer. So the clergyman raised his voice even more and shook his finger in the boy’s face, ‘WHERE IS GOD?’ At that the boy bolted from the room and ran directly home, slamming himself in the closet. His older brother followed him into the closet and asked what had happened. The younger brother replied, ‘We are in BIG trouble this time. God is missing and they think we did it.’

POSTAL SURCHARGE A little boy was upset with his parents’ financial situation, so he decided to write God a letter.

Dear God, My mommy and daddy need $500 for bills and I don’t know who else to ask. Could You please help?

Johnny The letter was received by the local post office and put in the ‘dead’ letters pile. The clerk, being curious of the letter addressed to God, opened to see what it said. As you can imagine,he was touched by the letter and decided to help.

He asked all his fellow workers to ‘chip-in’ a few dollars to help a family in need. When all the money was collected, it came to $300. The clerk sent a money order in an official Post Office envelope with the return address simply, God. Several weeks later the same clerk found another letter addressed to God in the same writing. The letter said, Dear God,Thank you for the $300, but next time don’t use the Post Office,they have a $200 service charge.

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Local Activities and Events Adult Groups

Cleveland Christian Fellowship -Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Macedonia Baptist Church -Prayer & bible study Wednesday at 6:30 p.m

Parkway Baptist Church -Bible study Wednesday at 6:00 p.m

South Cleveland Church of God Bible studies and WOW worship Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

The Church at GracePoint -LifePoint Small Groups Contact mdavies@grace-point.com

Union Grove Church of Christ -Bible study Sundays at 10:00 a.m (All ages) -Bible study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Westmore Church of God -“Bridge Builders” Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-“Berean” Bible Study Sundays at 5:00 p.m.”

-Sanctuary Bible Class Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-Crossroads Bible Study Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-“Growing in Christ” Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-“Sojourners” Bible Study Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-“Growing in Grace” Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

-“The Blessed Life” Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m -Bible study Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Westwood Baptist Church -Bible Study Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Children

Macedonia Baptist Church -Awana Club Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

Mt Olive Ministries -Childrens Choir (K-2 grade, 3-5 grade) Wednesdays at 7:00-7:30 p.m.

-Little Sweethearts (2-5 yrs)

-Bluebelles (1st-3rd) -Joybelles (4th-5th) -Royal Rangers (K-5th) Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

North Cleveland Church of God -“e4Kids” Sundays 9:30-10:00 a.m.

-Big Breakfast Bonanza Sundays 10:00-10:30 a.m.

-Big City Sundays 10:30-12:00 p.m.

-Toon Town Wednesdays 6:30-7:15

Parkway Baptist Church -TeamKIDS(k-5 grade) Wdnesday at 6:00 p.m

South Cleveland Church of God -Little Sweethearts (2-5 yrs) -Bluebelles (1st-3rd) -Joybelles (4th-5th) -Royal Rangers (K-5th) Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Westmore Church of God -Childrens Choir (K-2 grade, 3-5 grade) Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00 p.m.

-Little Sweethearts (2-5 yrs) -Bluebelles (1st-3rd) -Joybelles (4th-5th) -Royal Rangers (K-5th) Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Westwood Baptist Church -“Kid Connection” Sunday School 9:30-10:40 Worship Hour 10:40-12:15 -Story Craft Hour (July) Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 -Awana (Aug-May) Wednesdays 6:00-8:00

Couples Groups

North Cleveland Church of God -“Twenty Something” Couples Fellowship For engaged and married couples in their 20’s.

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

-“Covenant Couples” Couples 30’s – 50’s Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Westmore Church of God -“IMarriage” Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Family Groups

Westmore Church of God -Visionary Parenting Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-“Secrets of Your Family Tree” Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Food Ministries

Macedonia Baptist Church

-Living Bread- gives out non-perishables first Friday of each month 12 - 1 p.m.

Men’s Groups

First United Methodist Church -Men’s Breakfast 1st Saturday Morning at 8:00 a.m.

Mt. Olive Ministries -Men’s Ministries Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m North Cleveland Church of God -“Iron Sharpens Iron” Mens Ministry Saturday Mornings at 9:00 a.m.

At Mountain View Inn The Church at GracePoint -Men’s Breakfast at 8:00 a.m First Saturday of the month in the Grace Point Café.

Westmore Church of God -Wednesday Morning Prayer 6:00 a.m.

Prayer Groups

Cleveland Christian Fellowship -Prayer meeting) Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m.

The Church at GracePoint -Prayer Service Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Westmore Church of God -Missions Prayer Movement Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Senior Adult

Macedonia Baptist Church -Fellowship Lunchon-Every 3rd tuesday -Quilters groups that meets ever 2nd. & 4th.

Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m

North Cleveland Church of God -“Peacemakers” Senior adult ministries Contact Travis Porter (423) 476-5513 South Cleveland Church of God -“Prime Timers”

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Local Activities and Events 1 Friday a month

SingleAdult Groups

North Cleveland Church of God -“Oasis Singles Ministry” Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Westmore Church of God -“Single Friends” Meet the second and forth Saturdays of each month for a variety of events.

Contact Tammy Taylor at (865)617-7715.

Support Groups

Westmore Church of God

-“DivorceCare” Thursdays Contact Rick and Rhonda McClure (423)596-1003 -Grief Care Mondays at 6:00 p.m.

Womens Groups

Mt. Olive Ministries -Women’s Ministries Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m

North Cleveland Church of God -Women’s Ministries Contact Nelda at (423)476-5513 ngeorge@nccog.org

The Church at GracePoint -Women group meets weekly For more info contact mdavies@grace-point.com

Westmore Church of God -Women’s Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

-Yada Yada Book Club Third Thursday of each month 7:30-9:00 p.m Contact Emily Stone at (423)331-1474

Westwood Baptist Church -“Sisters Inc.” For more info contact Terry Johnson (423)472-1534 tjohnson@westwoodlife.org

Youth

Cleveland Christian Fellowship -CCF Jr. Youth(10-12) Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

-CCF Teens(13-18) Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

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Macedonia Baptist Church -Y4C Youth Group Wednesday 6:00 p.m.

Mt. Olive Ministries -LH2O Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

North Cleveland Church of God -“Altitude Middle School Ministires” Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

-“Elevation” Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Parkway Baptist Church -Student Ministries(6-12 grade) Wdnesday at 6:00 p.m

South Cleveland Church of God -“Fusion” Youth Group Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Westmore Church of God -The Element Root work Electives Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

-The Element Service Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Westwood Baptist Church -“Refuge” Youth Group Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m.

Events forAugust

Church at Gracepoint -Back 2 School Skate Night August 8th -Roundup Picknic August 19th -Bike for Life August 25th

jewelry, tools, electronics, and much more. All proceeds will be used in mission work. For more information, call the church office 476-4504.

August 3 and 4

North Cleveland Church of God -Altitude Back to School Bash August 8th

Westwood Baptist -“Jumpin for Jesus All the Way Back to School” . at Jumpin Junction, – The cost is $5 to play for kids up to 10 years old.

Every child gets a free slushy.

August 5, 3-5 p.m.

-Picnic Join us at the Pavilion (behind the church) for hot dogs, homemade ice cream and a good old fashioned game of kickball.

August 5th 5:00p.m.

-Rehearsals for the Creative Arts Ministry for youth and college students resume Sunday, in Room 101 at 4:45 p.m August 12 -Youth Back to School Bash, 6:00 p.m. at the Pavilion , Slip n slide, hot dogs, games August 15

Gospel Music Night at Scoops and Burgers

Cleveland Christian Fellowship Every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

- Picnic SundayAugust 5th -Women Of Faith MeetingAugust 18Th

Come on out for great food and entertainment!!

First Baptist Church -Hunter’s Education(must attend all days) August 21st 5:00 p.m.

August 23st 5:00 p.m.

August 24st 5:00 p.m.

August 25st 8:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church -Rummage Sale. on North Ocoee Street This huge rain-or-shine sale will be held on in the church’s Family Life Center.

Items for sale include clothing, furniture, household goods, baby items,

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oe cakes. Corn pone. Johnny cakes. c Corn fritters. Hushpuppies. No matter where you live and what you call it, they all point to the same thing: cornbread. Introduced to Europeans by the Native Americans, cornbread quickly spread to every corner of this country, evolving to reflect the people who baked it. In the Southwest, cornbread was infused with cheese and jalapeño peppers to make a spicier bread. In the North, eggs and sugar were added to make a lighter, sweeter loaf. In the South, the batter was fried into a crispy ball or pancake.

Cornbread is an excellent addition to chili con carne and pinto beans. It can be crumbled in a glass of cold milk and eaten with a spoon. It can stuff a plump Thanksgiving turkey. It can accompany fried fish and other seafood. And use your imagination as to what shape to bake the batter. Go beyond just skillet bread and try making muffins, corn sticks, flat cakes, mini loaves, or even hushpuppies. Enjoy the grain that began in the Americas!

Skillet Cornbread By: Deana Thompson Yield: 12 pieces

Corn sticks Place a corn stick pan in the oven and preheat it as above. Remove the hot pan from the oven and grease it with butter. Spoon the batter into the molds. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden and the edges shrink from the sides of the molds.

Remove the corn sticks, butter the pan again, and spoon the remaining batter into the molds. Bake as directed above.

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2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 Tbsp. honey 1¼ c. freshly-milled cornmeal, or 1-1/8 c. store-bought cornmeal 1¼ c. freshly-milled soft white wheat flour, or 1-1/8 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. salt 2 eggs 2/3 c. buttermilk 2/3 c. milk

1.Place a 12” cast iron skillet in the oven, and preheat the oven to 425F. 2.In a small saucepan, put the butter and honey. Heat on low until melted.

Set aside.

3.In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture.

4.In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until they are well beaten, and then Muffins Place a 12-hole muffin tin in the oven and preheat it as add the buttermilk and milk. Stir in the honey butter mixture. above. Remove the hot pan from the oven and grease it with but- 5.Pour the liquid mixture into the well, and use a spatula or spoon to genter. Spoon the batter into the holes until just full. Bake for 10-12 tly fold all the ingredients together to form a wet batter. Do not over-mix, as this can result in a heavy bread. minutes, or until golden and the edges shrink from the sides of 6.Remove the hot skillet from the oven, and grease it with butter. Spoon the holes. Gently ease the muffins out of the pan. the batter into the skillet (it should sizzle).

7.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and the edges shrink from the Sour cream & onion Omit the honey and buttermilk. With sides of the skillet and a metal skewer inserted into the center comes out the eggs, add ½ c. sautéed chopped onion, 1 c. sour cream, and clean. increase the milk to 1 cup.

8.Turn the cornbread out of the skillet and cool slightly on a wire rack.

Cut the cornbread into wedges and serve warm.

Tip:Freshly ground is always better than preprocessed, whether it is coarse sea salt, coffee beans, peppercorns or herbs. When it comes to grains, the same principle applies. Freshly-milled corn, wheat or any other grain is so much better in so many ways. The taste is fresher, since any oils present have not gone rancid. The nutritional value is astronomically greater, since most vitamins and minerals oxidize within three days of a grain being ground. All of the fiber is included, and the germ is present, which accounts for so many vitamins, minerals and oils. And nowadays, freshly-milled grain is only a push-of-a-button away, not the work and sweat our ancestors had to endure. Your family will thank you. Your body will thank you. Your taste buds will thank you.

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Taking Faith To The Field remember the longing like Ichild, it was yesterday. As a young I desired to go to the

was interested and wanted someday to learn how. He told me to come back around 3:00pm and he would woods and learn the ways of talk to me about it. That was the

By Rev. Rusty Asble the hunter. It was deep inside longest 4 hours of my summer vame busting to come out. I cation. thought in my own mind that At 3:00pm on the dot, I was on his I had to learn to clean a rabbit door step waiting. He came out of in order to be a man. the house and we sat on his carport I sought out people who had ledge. In his hand was a stack of some resemblance of hunting pictures. Over his arm was a tanned in their life. There were many, deer hide with a bullet hole in it. but one that continually sticks Many of the pictures were old black out in my mind was a neighand whites and a few faded color bor two houses down from ones mixed in. I absorbed every where I lived. His name was picture. Deer across the car hood, Mr. Sheeps. He had retired to deer in the back of a truck, many Florida from up north and had deer hanging from a tree, rabbits been in Florida longer than I lined side by side with hunters bewas old. He was a man that hind them and so much more. I felt stayed to himself much of the the hide as I listened to every story, time working in his yard and every word as if I lived the advena few times grouching at all us ture myself. Time had past that afkids. He had two beagles next ternoon – way too fast. Mr. Sheeps to his house in a well made kennel. His dogs were graying said he had to go, but before we said goodbye he turned to me older dogs that barely barked when I would approach. and told me to stop by behind his house tomorrow and look One day, as he was working in his yard, I got the courage to on top of his trash cans. There would be some magazines tied approach him alone and ask him if he hunted. His reply was together and they would be for me. slow as he raised his head to look me in the eye. His reply The next day, I believe I had walked the small gravel alley bewas, “Why do you want to know about that?” So I told him I hind his house atleast 10 times that morning alone. Around noon there they were, a stack of about 10 magazines. They were called Field and Stream and Outdoor Life. That summer afternoon, under the big tree in my side yard, I began my personal adventure of reading and learning about the outdoors. Each article, tips, hints and how-to’s captured me. I even remember reading them by flashlight after I was to have gone to bed and supposed to be fast asleep.

That lasted all summer. About every week, Mr. Sheeps would place a few more tied together and I would take them and devour them. It all began there. The desire, the passion, the love and the respect for creation.

As I look back over the years…some 37 now from that very first talk with Mr. Sheeps, I realize that I also want to be a Mr. Sheeps. The good parts. Instilling in others the adventure and opportunity to learn, live and experience the outdoors.

I think often about all the outdoor experiences I have encountered. All incredible opportunities that have taken place with family, friends, guests who I have shared many outdoor experiences with. It leads me back to one thing. My life is short and I desire to continue to share the experiences with many more…not just for the experience itself, but also to acknowledge the Creator, Jesus Christ, for his creation and lead them to Him. I am 45 now…time is short, and the desire is still deep to pass on this Faith In The Field.

It All Began There.

“Whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.”

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was asked to write an article about the fitness benefits of swimming and how to start using swimming as an effective form of exercise. Swimming has been an integral part of my life since I was very young. When I was four my parents installed a swimming pool in our backyard. I loved that pool and spent every day playing in the water. I put The Little Mermaid on repeat and taught myself how to kick like a mermaid underwater (which I found out later was part of a competitive stroke). I practiced kicking, holding my breath, and somersaults for hours a day. At the age of seven I discovered competitive swimming, which sparked a twelve-year competitive swimming lifestyle. I graduated and have been a high school and summer swim coach for four years. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t start off as the fastest fish in the pond! In the beginning my love for swimming was greater than my ability, and with time that love turned into talent. Swimming not only blessed me with friendships and experiences, but it was also my form of exercise throughout school. Behind Olympic swimmers’ effortless stroke is almost every muscle in the body working to create movement. Swimming is an entire body workout when different strokes are practiced. If you are looking to become fit, or tone your entire body, swimming is a perfect way to get started. Here are some major benefits of swimming as a route to physical fitness. The first,

and possibly most appealing, is the ease swimming has on joints. Some people say they cannot workout or exercise regularly because their bodies and joints ache after exercise. As a low-impact sport swimming is different. Expert physiologists rate injury risk during swimming extremely low and also encourage those who want to gain range of motion and flexibility to swim. On the same note, swimming is a wonderful rehabilitation activity for those coming off an injury or recovering from loss of movement from a stroke or other medical misfortune. The water creates enough resistance to strengthen without straining or creating impact. Swimming can also be extremely beneficial for those struggling with heart and lung problems such as asthma. Swimming works the entire body including the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. (My asthma has not been an issue in ten years.) Swimming accommodates to every age by creating the complete whole body workout without causing distress.

Now don’t expect to jump in and feel like a pro after week one. Start off slowly; swim a few laps, catch your breath then repeat for thirty minutes.

You will gain endurance and muscle given time.

Thank you for taking the time to read what I have to say! I hope you just discovered a starting point for becoming fit and healthy. If you want to take swimming and fitness to the next level I am here for you! “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you” Isaiah 43:2

By: Kristy Snider Competitive Swim Instructor, YMCA Contact 650-2667 August 2012

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Local Outreach Programs

The Partnership provides assistance to Cleveland, Bradley County and Polk County residents. The Homemaker services UNITED WAY AGENCIES program provides trained persons to assist elderly or handiBEHAVIORAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (423) 479-1590 capped persons to continue to live in their own homes. ConBehavioral Research Institute provides child abuse prevention sumer Credit Counseling provides budget counseling, volunservices, conflict resolution training and domestic violence treat- tary debt management and consumer financial education. ment.

WALTER E. BOEHM BIRTH DEFECTS CENTER (423) 778-2222 The Boehm Center offers help and hope to those born with congenital birth defects of the central nervous system and their families. Assistance is provided for medical, financial and social needs.

SIGNAL CENTERS INC. (423) 614-0199 Signal Centers is an inclusive child development program serving children with developmental delays as well as children that are developing typically. The center offers services to children from 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Individualized activities, on site therapies and parent education are provided. Need to reside in their natural home.

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF CLEVELAND (423) 559-8299 The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland provide youth development for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, at seven locations that feature 30-plus programs in character and leadership development, education and career development, the arts, health and life skills, and fitness and recreation.

UNITED WAY OF BRADLEY COUNTY (423) 479-2020 The mission of the United Way of Bradley County is to be a community-based organization that leads the efforts in identifying community needs, facilitating collaboration, and maximizing resources to positively impact our community and surrounding area.

CLEVELAND EMERGENCY SHELTER (423) 478-1458 The Cleveland Emergency Shelter offers temporary refuge and support services to homeless individuals and families, transients and persons in emergency situations.

Sack-Pack Program (423-472-4414) Sack Pack Program provides 10 to 15 nutritious food items that are shelf-stable and kid-friendly for the weekends for economically disadvantaged students who attend three Bradley County elementary schools.

FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM/HARBOR SAFE HOUSE (423) 476-3886 The Family Violence Program provides shelter, hotline services, crisis counseling, individual counseling, support groups and court advocacy to victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.

HOME-DELIVERED MEALS (423) 479-4111 Financial assistance for two routes of the Home-Delivered Meals Program is provided by United Way. The program is a service providing nutritious meals and direct social contact to homebound elderly and handicapped residents.

LEARNING CENTER FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES (423) 478-1117 The Learning Center for Adults and Families staff and volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the lives of adults and families by offering instruction in basic skills including: reading, math, writing and job-related skills. All services provided by the center are free.

NEIGHBORS IN NEED (423) 472-0769 Facilitates the local Emergency Aid Program, which assists individuals and families, that have had an unforeseen crisis or life changing event, with their mortgage, rent or utilities.

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