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Contents APRIL 2025

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 During Eastertide Let’s Be

Humble, Gentle, Patient, And Loving

by Dr. Jimmy Gentry

GoodNews Money Matters

10 The Power of Exceptional Customer Service

by Wendy Hughes GoodNews for Men

12 How Do You Keep Living

When Your Heart Is Broken?

by Mario Miller GoodNews for Women

14 Called and Anointed: Lessons From David

by Karen Jeffery GoodNews for Kids

16 Look to the Ant

by Jan Merop

GoodNews for Relationships

18 April Brings a Billet Doux

by Sandra Gilmore

GoodNews for Parents

20 Unexpected Blessings, Unequaled Joy

by Tammy Madden GoodNews Cover Story

24 From Local Roots to

GoodNews for Everyone

28 Washer Disaster

by Monica Gambrell

GoodNews for Discovering More

30 God’s Leftovers

by Garrett Nudd

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage

GoodNews Poetry

34 Set Your Gaze

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by Lori McAfee

GoodNews for Everyone

36 The Fandangled Machine,

the Bamboozled Young, and the Goodness of God

by Kristen West

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

38 365 Reasons to Smile

by Sandra Gilmore

GoodNews for Travelers

40 Adventures in Europe: A

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Spiritual Reset

by Candyce Carden GoodNews for Families

42 A Family Devotion Plan for Palm Sunday Celebration

by Brenda Dedmon

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During Eastertide Let’s Be Humble, Gentle, Patient, And Loving

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by Dr. Jimmy Gentry

he Apostle Paul proposes in Ephesians 4:1-2 that we

getting a bit agitated. She looked at me as if she wanted me

are to be a people of humility, gentleness, patience,

to do something. Realizing I wasn’t going to come to her aid,

and who bear with one another in love. He makes

Momma looked at the woman who was hanging on number

this proposal because all of us have a tendency, from time

199 and said, “You need to hurry up and get to 200.” The

to time, to get on one another’s nerves. Can I get a witness?

woman stopped. My mother looked at me as if to say, “I took

Of course! Each of us has a unique set of personality traits.

care of that.” She looked back at the woman as the woman

Nobody is going to think exactly like I think, do exactly as I

looked at her. A second or two later the woman began saying,

do, live exactly as I live, or be interested in the same things

“hundred ninety-one, hundred ninety-one, etc.” to which

that interest me. It is true that some are going to think as I

my mother said, “You need to stop that.” The woman just

think, do as I do, live as I live, and be interested in the same

kept on and my mother resigned herself with, I’m sure, sighs

things that interest me. Each of us, however, is still different.

too deep for groaning and said nothing else, continuing to

This is why we are to be humble, gentle, patient, and

endure, albeit a different number – “hundred ninety-one!”

tolerant of each other. Now this is not a license, however, to

There is a lesson in that for us. We are to put up with

excuse sinful behavior – that is, any action that is unbecoming

each other humbly, gently, patiently, and lovingly. But there

of one who is instructed to live a life worthy of the calling to

may come a time when we are to humbly, gently, patiently,

which one has been called. We are to live a life worthy of our

and lovingly say to each other, “That’s enough.” And to

calling in Jesus.

do so if the behavior is destructive, especially if someone’s

In her older age, my mother became more humble, gentle, patient, and tolerant. She did have her moments,

behavior lacks humility, gentleness, patience, and a tolerance for others in love.

though. While visiting her in May 2013 at the care facility

In these glorious and celebratory days of Eastertide,

in which she resided and where she would die in February

between now and the Day of Pentecost, which is on Sunday,

2016 in Hopkinsville, KY, I sat in a chair next to the table

June 8, 2025, let us make every effort to be humble, gentle,

where she and a couple of other ladies were sitting. All of

patient, and tolerant of each other in love.

them were in wheelchairs. The lady directly across from my

We can do this because Jesus Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!

hundred ninety-nine, etc.” After about ten minutes of this encumbered number repeat, I could tell my mother was

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mother was saying over and over, “hundred ninety-nine, Dr. Jimmy Gentry is an ecumenically minded Baptist Minister-at-Large who lives in Rome, is a member of Rome’s First Baptist Church, and does a Bible Study each Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on WLAQ Radio.

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The Power of Exceptional Customer Service with

Money Matters Wendy Hughes

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ave you ever gone to a drive-in window during your

handwritten notes expressing appreciation for my order. They also

lunch hour, only to return to the office and realize

emphasize that if I am not satisfied in any way, they will make it

your order was wrong? What about scheduling an

right. This simple but thoughtful approach has built my trust and

appointment for an appliance repair, only to be given an eight-

loyalty, making me unlikely to shop elsewhere.

hour window for service? And let’s not even get started on being

Lessons from The High Road Leader

transferred six times when trying to dispute a charge—only to be disconnected! Frustrating customer service experiences like these seem all too common.

So, why doesn’t everyone offer great customer service? The answer is simple: it takes time, effort, consistency, and selflessness.

These qualities, unfortunately, appear to be fading in many service industries. Yet, as someone who values being treated well, I am more determined than ever to ensure that our clients experience a

John Maxwell’s book, The High Road Leader, offers invaluable lessons on customer service and leadership. He writes: “Valuing people is not about giving them compliments or making them feel important. Nor is it about getting them to like you. No, it’s seeing all people’s worth as human beings, letting them know you see that worth, and helping them to feel their worth and believe it themselves.”

This philosophy is a game-changer for any workplace.

welcoming and attentive environment.

Businesses that implement this kind of customer service—one that

A Ministry of Customer Care

genuinely values people—will set a higher standard than the one

I view our office as a ministry to others, always striving to create an environment where people feel valued and heard. Customer service isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about the experience. From the moment someone drives up to our office, every interaction should leave them feeling appreciated and respected.

A recent Forbes article (February 20, 2025) confirms this essential truth. Respect, honor, and dignity are fundamental expectations.

It doesn’t take much to add a little kindness into the equation, and those extra moments of care can transform an interaction.

Personally, I have encountered situations where a receptionist, store clerk, or even a nurse seemed short-tempered or uninterested.

Rather than letting that negativity dictate my experience, I make an effort to be friendly and engaging, which often shifts the

that exists in today’s world.

Customer Service as a Christian Mission At its core, great customer service aligns perfectly with Christian values. As followers of Christ, we are called to love one another, care for those in need, and treat others with kindness and compassion. When we put these principles into practice, the rest— outstanding customer service included—falls into place naturally.

If we all made it our mission to value and serve others selflessly, we would transform not just our businesses but the world around us. A commitment to kindness, patience, and respect will never go unnoticed. In fact, it’s the secret ingredient that turns a simple customer interaction into a lasting relationship.

Let’s raise the bar. Let’s be the reason someone walks away

atmosphere into something more positive.

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The Power of Thoughtful Service

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How Do You Keep Living When Your Heart Is Broken?

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by Mario Miller

of living with a broken heart and that is recognizing that your heart is broken and acknowledging it by bringing it to the Father. Trying to put it back together or duck-taping it with stuff does not help us to heal. Getting real with what we are feeling helps us to heal.

Getting real begins the process of healing. This opens the door to allow light to come in and reveal truth. The difference is I’m seeing things as they can be, not as they seem to be. Hope has entered the room of my thoughts and helps me to the pathway of truth. Yes, my heart is broken, and yes I will miss them, and yes, this is hard. Yet another set of “yes” began to emerge. I could hear the Lord say, “Yes, I am here with you. Yes, I understand what you are feeling. Yes, I will help you, and yes, I will mend your broken heart.”

Holy Spirit is our present help in times of struggles.

We have help. We will receive strength because He is our hope. Because of that, hope sprang forth in my soul, and I saw myself in the state I was in which was necessary for me to allow the healthy grieving to begin. I called for help and I asked a leader of our church to take over an event I was expected to lead. I was honest with Corinthia (my wife and bestie) when she saw I was hurting and her love helped me. It really helped me.

I’m still struggling, but I can feel again and the numbness has started to subside. While I am in the beginning stages of the healthy grieving process to recovery, this is truly a game-changer for my heart to be healed and be mended.

“God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you” (Psalms 46:1 TPT).

About The Author

his article is a result of my best friend passing away, plus the loss of my grandson who was 21 months old, and eight other relatives and friends. At one point, I was dealing with seven losses in seven months. That was extremely difficult but thank God for His amazing gifts!

It was December 16, 2024. While driving home, this thought came to me as I was feeling loss and grief. I felt numbness. I saw that I was distant from reality in my mind, but Holy Spirit showed me I had a broken heart as well. Then the thought came: how do I live with this broken heart?

As I processed that thought, I began to feel this was truly a revelation Father wanted me to receive. My heart was broken and me identifying with this truth began to bring me back from the distance I felt from my own person. I wasn’t whole and my heart was still broken, but I began to feel like a person again.

By December 17, 2024, I was better because of that light and truth. I could see it as a way of escape by thinking and processing truth, but mostly by getting real with what was happening in my person. It was ok to feel the pain. It was ok to allow myself to not be ok but to know also that I am ok. Telling myself these things was and is major for my healthy grieving process.

Then, the question comes: how do I live with my heart being broken? In my opinion, this is the right way

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Mario L. Miller is the husband of Corinthia and father of three daughters. Pastor Mario’s deepest desire is to convey the heart of our Heavenly Father by helping to equip believers to walk in their true identity in Christ Jesus and to live out of the revelation of their destiny in Christ, living in the fullness of Jesus Christ nothing missing, nothing broken, nothing lacking. Every day is a good day! Jeremiah 29:11.

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Gò0dNews for Women Called and Anointed: Lessons From David

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by Karen Jeffery

avid was a mere shepherd boy when God anointed

A Christians life is mysterious, vibrant, and beautiful.

him with a holy anointing. David was out in

Open your eyes to the wonder of His divine calling! Jesus

the fields when Samuel, the prophet, came on

called you and He has chosen you and changed you. He

assignment to anoint a king (1 Samuel 16:1-13). David knew

called you His beloved. He gives major, fantastic promises.

at a young age that he would have a great work for God.

Your life is a never ending story that will continue to unfold

If we are faithful over a few things is a phrase from the Bible, specifically Matthew 25:23, which means being

throughout eternity.

Even when we feel inadequate, God will equip us for

trustworthy and reliable in small responsibilities as a child

the tasks He has ordained for us. Our faith should remain

of God. Just from this verse, we can gain strength in times

strong in His calling all because of what you are in Him.

of trouble (also see Nehemiah 8-10). We can see some

Keep the faith and pray for God to answer you, He will

important points from this anointing word.

always be listening.

Firstly, what God has ordained for us to have, we shall have as long as we stay in position. No matter who shows up or how physically fit our lives may appear in men’s eyes, God is still good all the time.

Secondly, God does not and will not make mistakes; the brothers looked more suited for kingship because of their outward appearance but God looked inwardly for a pure heart.

Thirdly, a physical anointing does not mandate a speedy course to the palace or the task assigned. The carriers of such anointing must use it wisely, not for popularity or to gain riches or power. In many instances the carriers of the anointing evolve from humble beginnings and the longevity of the anointing rests upon the carrier’s ability to remain humble. Pride is a weapon of mass destruction when placed

Never give up on God. You have a need for endurance

alongside the anointing. Proverbs 16:18 KJV says, “Pride

so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive

goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

the promises (Hebrews 10:36).

God declared through His eagle-eyed prophet Isaiah: “I

God‘s will is for us to have a grateful heart. Allow the

am the Lord; that is my name: and my glory will I not give

cleanup of His preparation process for all the good things

to another, neither my praise to graven images,” (Isaiah

He has planned for us to do. Just listen to Him and let

42:8 KJV). The anointing of God is designed to equip us for

Him guide you in all you do. Praise the Lord with all you

service to others and to bring total glory to God. We must

have and He will continue to bless you. Go with God as

recognize that God has a purpose for each of us, regardless

in Psalm 91:1 KJV which reads, “He that dwelleth in the

of our perceived limitations, and be open to His plan. Many

secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow

persons refuse to operate in their call of God due to a lack

of the Almighty.”

has called us, we can be sure that He will equip us. The anointing will qualify the unqualified.

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Gò0dNews for Kids

Look to the Ant

by Jan Merop

“P

sst…oh camera man!”

The photographer looked around wondering where that high, squeaky voice was coming from. No other person was around.

“It’s me,” said the tiny red ant.

Nearly dropping the camera, the photographer stared in shock at the ant.

“Don’t come too close. I bite,” the ant warned.

The man burst out laughing knowing he could crush the ant with his big foot. Until he heard the ant’s warning again, “Don’t be fooled by my size. My bite is nasty and there’s strength in numbers!”

And then the photographer remembered a time when he had accidentally stepped backwards into an ant hill.

Suddenly he was crying out in pain as not one, but an army of fire ants attacked his leg, traveling down into his socks and between his toes. He brushed and smacked at them, removing his shoes and socks to get rid of them! But, they had left their painful, burning, blistery bites.

The ant continued, “Some kids pick up a harmless black ant and let it crawl on their hand. You’ll find those ants sniffing out sweets at your picnic, too! And, if you’re a daring soul intrigued by insects, you might like having an ant farm. Enclosed in glass, people of all ages can watch how we work together. We are organized; building homes and storing up food. Ants may be tiny creatures, but we are fascinating to watch, especially when you can do so through the safety of glass. And since you can’t burrow under the earth like we can, it’s the only way to get the inside scoop.”

The tiny red ant ~ or fire ant as it is known in these parts ~ is just as busy as his many cousins; but, not to be allowed near bare toes, fingers, or skin anywhere.

Small rounded sand hills are built by busy and hardworking red ants in front and back yards; fields and meadows.

Some sandy hills get so big they become quite the mansions.

It seems the ants never tire of the job they must do to provide. And no matter the obstacle - be it sandaled foot or work shoe - they rebuild and never give up.

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But count on it: fire ants will set your skin on fire if you dare to step on their humble home or majestic mansion.

“That’s right,” said the ant fearlessly. “I will defend, rebuild, and supply my home.”

So, admire them from a distance. God made them the way they are and He gives us common sense to respect them…and even learn a lesson or two.

Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation “Go to the ant, you sluggard (that’s someone who’s lazy), Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain (like on a team or in the military), overseer or ruler (like a boss, president, or king), provides her supplies in the summer (so not to starve in winter), and gathers her food in the harvest.” (to be full).

Proverbs 6: 6-8 NKJV

The Ant and You Learn from the ants’ untiring energy and will power.

Watch as they plan, organize, and persevere (never giving up).

They remind us to be wise, work hard in school and at home… always doing our best.

So don’t give up!

God will bless your hard work and provide for all your needs.

Do everything with all your heart to please Him.

About The Author

Hello, Kids! This article is part of our Chatty Critters and Friends series. Check in future issues for another installment in this series.

Jan has been writing her weekly inspirational column, Pause...and Consider, for over 30 years, joyfully encouraging others in their Christian walk. She and her husband Ken have lived in Cleveland for about one year. They enjoy hospitality, Bible study, and walking and hiking in God’s marvelous creation. They have three married sons and five grandchildren and belong to the Church at Grace Point.

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April Brings a Billet Doux

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by Sandra Gilmore, Editor

f you bestow a billet doux, what have you done? Is

centuries. In Homer’s Iliad written in the 8th century BC,

that even in good taste or acceptable these days? Keep

there are references to letters.

reading, you’ll want to know!

April typically means spring is in full swing, along with

Along with news of daily life or announcements of public life, correspondence was relied upon for education

activities showing that winter is behind us. This month

and instruction. We could even include catalogs of all sorts

holds another activity that conveys the hope of the season:

in this topic. Information of all sorts was sent and received

it’s National Card and Letter Writing Month.

with great anticipation.

Back Dated When the Second Continental Congress established the United States Postal Service in 1775, the first recorded handwritten letter from Persian Queen Atossa in 500 B.C.would have seemed ancient history! Fast forward to 2001, and we find that the USPS has designated April as a month to focus on cards and letters emphasizing the creativity, connection, and care that’s contained in an envelope through the mail.

Back and Forth Although this month of April has been designated for such, exchanging cards and letters has been in practice for

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Chapter letters were a common method of exchange.

These could be used to convey instruction about various topics or for fun.

Our own Bibles contain epistles of this sort. It was primarily Saul-turned-Paul who conveyed much needed instruction and encouragement to the early Church, a chapter at a time contained in letters.

Letters containing a segment of instruction or a story were exchanged to spread knowledge and entertainment.

In the case of instruction, the recipient typically had assignments associated with the segment. In the case of storytelling, the recipients enjoyed the experience of a story, tale or even a mystery step by step as it progressed.

Excitement and anticipation lined the days between letters.

letters from the Lord through His children to His children.

Eyes must have been on the mailbox whether at the porch or

It’s diverse, instructional, and inspirational and has been

at the end of the driveway.

preserved in many languages and translations.

Folks enjoy receiving something other than bills or

No matter which format you choose, when you send a

spam in the mailbox. There are benefits from putting pen

card or a letter with a handwritten message inside, a piece of

to paper, as well. The act of writing itself engages motor

your heart goes with it. If you missed Valentine’s in February,

and sensory systems that anchor learning and retention.

April’s celebration is another lovely chance to convey what’s

Writing also engages our brains to process facts and

on your mind and in your heart to your loved ones.

feelings. Combining the fine motor system (holding a pen)

Back to the Future

while producing a written letter engages several areas in our brains and yields positive results with both learning and creating lasting memories.

What if you just can’t bring yourself to put pen to paper for long paragraphs? Time-honored phrases such as “I love you” encircled by a heart shape convey your message with or without a long paragraph. If that’s not your style either, clip out some memes, funny photos, or comic strips and tuck in an envelope with a simple “thinking of you” written above your name. Even though you won’t be there to hear the chuckles, you’ll know ahead of time your mission will be successful.

What about a Bible verse? Use calligraphy or border fretwork to highlight a favorite verse or a verse that comforts or encourages. The Bible is a compilation of love

When the Lord created the universe and history began, He intended and anticipated for you to be sent into the world. You are a living letter! Paul states in 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 NASB, “You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all people; revealing that you are a letter of Christ, delivered by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”

If you’ve read this far, you are probably wondering about a billet doux. That’s a French term for “sweet letter.”

Be inspired to send a “sweet letter” this month to ones you hold dear. Indeed, the Lord has given us a “sweet letter” in His Word. We can cherish His message of love through His letter to us. Share that same love!

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Unexpected Blessings, Unequaled Joy

W

by Tammy Madden

hen I found out I was pregnant, I was

mixed up with the wrong crowd. My Megan has

overjoyed. We had tried for 17 years. I

brought a smile to so many people on days that they

dreamed of either playing trucks and cars

thought they could not go another mile. Because of her

with a little boy or barbies and tea parties and painting

and her testimony, I have watched altars fill up and

nails with a little girl. The part that never crossed

peoples’ lives changed. If you are that parent who needs

my mind was becoming the mom of a special needs

another special needs parent to turn to, know my door

child. She was born so healthy but at 14 months old

is always open. My ringer is always on. I am here day or

she sustained an anoxic brain injury. How could this

night. Don't let what any doctor says bring you down.

be? How did my perfectly healthy baby come home a

Just look him in the eyes and tell him exactly what we

different child?

I didn't know what I would do with myself. How would I become this super mom? I watched as more and more sensory issues presented themselves. No longer could she stand the sight of nail polish. It gagged her. So many things gagged her, anything white like Cool Whip, mashed potatoes, sheets, blankets. What? How? I didn't understand sensory issues. We began physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. We were told she was blind, deaf, and would never walk or talk.

Oh but GOD! Jeremiah 29:11 KJV says “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end.”

We held on to that verse. We kept our eyes on Jesus.

We have never once given up hope. Our daughter has become our reason for living, for breathing, for serving God. We would not change her if we could. She has taught us more than we could ever teach her.

If you are a special needs parent just hang on. Just watch how God uses that child. You will never have to worry about them using drugs, drinking, or getting

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told Megan's many doctors, “While we respect your

send them at least one friend when they start school. It

opinion, we serve a far greater physician!”

means praying the other kids don't make fun of them. It

Someone asked me not long ago what it was like to be

means therapy after therapy.

a special needs mom and I quickly through a few words

BUT....with all that being said, it also means never

together. As I was sitting here tonight I began to think

taking even one minute for granted. It means praising her

about what I said in those few sentences. Well my heart

when at 10 years old she finally learns to write her name.

came crashing down around me. I began to think about it

It means praising God when she comes home from school

more. Being a special needs parent is not for the faint of

with note after note from all the teachers singing praises

heart. It's also not for a person without God in their life.

to her for her kindness. It means never worrying about

Being a special needs parent means listening for every

her getting with the wrong crowd. It means crying in

breath they take while they sleep. It means laying your

church when I hear her singing and praising God above

hand on their chest all night counting the heart beats. It

all the other children!

means always having a bag packed and ready to go to

Is it easy being a special needs mom? NO! Would I

the hospital for who knows how long each time. It means

change her? Not in a million years! I wish I were younger

listening to the beeps and sirens going off in the ICU. It

because I would adopt as many special needs kids as God

means being shoved out of your child's hospital room

would allow!

to a nurse you never met for them to go in for their 10th, 20th, 30th, or even 100th surgery. It means praying to God they make it out alive. It means praying God will

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while they try to revive her. It means turning them over My name is Tammy Madden. I live in the beautiful foothills of North Georgia in Chatsworth. I am married to my amazing husband, Gene and we have a beautiful daughter named Megan.

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From Local Roots to Regional Leader: Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty

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or over 50 years, Coldwell Banker Kinard

over $400,000,000 in closed dollar volume with over

Realty has seen many shifts and changes in the

1300 units.

economy and the real estate businessFro m the oil

Bob and Dixie Kinard founded Kinard Realty in

embargoes in the mid 1970’s, double digit interest rates

1974 in Dalton, GA. The company expanded to the

in the early 1980’s to more recently the Great Recession

Ringgold / Fort Oglethorpe area in the early 1990’s and

of 2009 – 2011 and the Covid epidemic, Coldwell Banker

into the Calhoun, GA market in the late 1990’s. In 2007,

Kinard Realty has grown, adapted, and expanded.

the Kinards sold the company to three long-time agents:

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty is a full-service

Bill Blackwood, who joined in 1987, Mike Maret who

real estate brokerage company listing all types of real

joined in 1996 and John Thomas who joined in 1999.

property including residential homes, multi-family,

Blackwood, Maret, and Thomas continued growing

land and commercial real estate including industrial,

the company into the Cartersville, GA market in 2016

retail, office and investment real estate. A winner of

when Alan Harris Realty, Inc. merged into Coldwell

Coldwell Banker’s Prestigious Award of Honor for

Banker Kinard Realty. “We are always looking for

excellence in sales production for the last seven years,

growth opportunities that add quality people to our

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty has 180 REALTORS

company that fit well into our culture,” says company

across now six offices covering Northwest Georgia

President Mike Maret. In 2018, Coldwell Banker

and Southeast Tennessee. In 2024, the company closed

Hamilton & Associates in Cleveland, TN merged with

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Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty giving the company a presence in the Tennessee market for the first time “Adding the agents from CB Hamilton expanded our market coverage area into Bradley County and they brought a great deal of experience to our organization,” added John Thomas.

In 2022, long-time local Dalton competitor Elite Real Estate Partners (formerly C-21 Belk ) merged into the Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty operations. Darren Payne, broker

and we always want to be a “give-back” company,” said

of Elite Real Estate Partners joined the Management

Bill Blackwood.

Team. Mike Maret explains, “Once again, it made sense

The company also has a commercial franchise,

to add great agents and great culture into our company.

Coldwell Banker Commercial Kinard Realty and has just

Darren and his team fit seamlessly into our group and it

recently opened a new Coldwell Banker Commercial

has strengthened our company.”

branded office in Ooltewah, TN. Blackwood states,

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty also encourages

“Our commercial department has grown over the last

new agents to enter the business and added close to 20

number of years and we see the growth potential in the

new agents in 2024. “New agents always add energy

Hamilton County / Ooltewah area. We are excited about

and enthusiasm to our business and we take pride in

the opportunity this brings to our agents and company.”

providing extensive training to help our new agents

As Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty continues to

succeed in the real estate business,” according to Maret.

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty is constantly looking

grow, expand, and continue, the company’s focus is always serving and creating value for the customers and

to improve the value their agents bring to the real estate

clients that entrust them with the sale or purchase of

transaction to help serve our customers and clients

their home, land, or commercial property.

better. Currently, the company is in Beta testing of a

Coldwell Banker Kinard Realty is independently

new marketing platform called BoldPorch. This is a new

owned and operated by Georgia One Realty, Inc. with

digital platform designed to address key challenges that

Georgia offices in Dalton, Cartersville, Calhoun, Ringgold,

other real estate tools and programs overlook. This new

and with Tennessee offices in Cleveland and Ooltewah.

platform should roll out in the next few months.

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Washer Disaster

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by Monica Gambrell

or a period of time, my oldest son, Daniel, tried

Daniel to the emergency room, so Bear proceeded (to my

the prodigal lifestyle. Around the age of fifteen

horror) to get the hack saw and start cutting it away! Just

he decided he couldn’t learn from anyone else’s

one slip and Daniel may have lost a finger! During the

mistakes; he must make his own. So he turned away from

whole operation, Daniel kept asking if he would have to

every precept he had been taught from birth. Daniel is one

go back to school. The operation was successful and Bear

of the brightest minds I’ve ever encountered, but during

drove Daniel straight back to finish the school day.

this time he used that mind in some pretty creative ways to be as disobedient as possible.

Daniel loves working with his hands, and the formal

How often do we try desperately to escape the things we dread? Maybe there’s a conversation you don’t want to have, but you know it’s needed. Maybe there’s forgiveness

school setting was not enough to engage him fully. Once,

that needs to be given, but you aren’t sure you can do it.

I received a frantic call from his second-grade teacher. The

Maybe you put off writing a book because you didn’t think

school was experimenting with the concept of herding

you were good enough to pull it off. Any of these scenarios

50-60 children into two connected rooms with two teachers

sound familiar? There are consequences to our avoidance;

and two assistants. Maybe that worked with children who

some are severe. We all pay for our sins of commission as

didn’t suffer from ADHD, but it didn’t turn out to be good

well as our sins of omission.

for my son. His teacher told me he systematically removed

Colossians 3:25 NASB, “For the one who does wrong

every drawer knob in both classrooms! Whew! That child!

will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has

I’ve never known him to sit near something and not touch

done, and that without partiality.”

it – even now in his 30’s!

I received a different call from his high-school shop

Father God, You are pure and just. To fail to mete out consequences when needed would not be justice. There are times

class teacher years later. (And yes, there were many calls

when we, like sheep, all go astray. And we must know that

in the interim.) Daniel had taken a flat washer and placed

when we walk away from the safety and comfort afforded us by

it on his finger like a ring. The teacher tried everything

obedience to You, we will face Your justice. May we stay securely

possible to remove it to no avail. It’s very likely that Daniel

where obedience puts us in deep, sweet

was just trying to get sent home to escape the school

fellowship with You.

setting. Little did he know! My husband, Bear, was a no-nonsense kind of parent. We couldn’t afford to send

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God’s Leftovers

by Garrett Nudd

I

n a small village house, a young mother was caring for her

food. And when everyone had eaten their full, twelve

two children. Word had traveled that Jesus was coming. The

heaping baskets remained.

boy asked his mother if he could go see Jesus. Reluctantly,

When you give everything you have, God multiplies it so

his mother agreed. When your child wants to see Jesus, you let

there is more than enough—more than you could ever imagine.

them go.

Excitedly, he brushed his teeth, ran his fingers through his messy hair, and raced for the door.

“Wait!” his mother said abruptly. She hugged and kissed him and handed him a small basket of food on his way out.

Let’s go back to the young boy. Imagine him racing home, running as fast as his little legs would carry him. I can see him busting through the front door, screaming with excitement.

“Mom! Mom! Mom! You’re never gonna guess what happened!”

Moms think of everything, don’t they?

As the disciples worked their way through the crowd looking for food, the boy stood silent.

Remember what it felt like when you were in school, and the teacher asked the class if anyone wanted to read aloud or explain how to do the math equation? Head down. Straight face. Squint your eyes, just slightly, grit your teeth and act like you’re deep in thought.

Maybe if I don’t make eye contact, they won’t notice me, the boy thought.

But some guys standing not far from him saw his basket and pointed it out to the disciples.

“He’s got food! Look, right there in the basket!”

Suddenly, the shy young boy was the main attraction.

“Shhhhh, son, the baby is sleeping,” his mom replied.

“But Mom, I’ve gotta tell you! Oh, my goodness, it was so exciting! There were so many people, Mom! And no one

Center stage. Imagine Jesus’s face as He meets the young boy.

brought food and it was time to eat and the disciples asked me

Welcoming. Engaging. Inviting.

if I’d share my food with Jesus and Jesus took my food and He

Jesus smiled as the boy handed Him the basket. Shyness was replaced with curiosity. Anxiety gave way to excitement.

He had no idea what was about to happen, but he couldn’t wait to find out. A plot twist unlike any other, and he had a front row seat.

used it to feed everyone!”

“Wait, what?” his mother said. “Calm down. Slow down.

Tell me again.”

“Mom, Jesus used our food! The food you packed for me!

Mom, there were so many people there and everyone ate as

Jesus took the basket in His hands, stretched it toward

much food as they wanted! Everyone ate until they were full

Heaven, and blessed the food. And that’s when the miracle

and when we were done there was so much food left over! All

happened. Jesus reached into the basket and pulled out a loaf.

because you packed my lunch.

Then He pulled out another loaf. Then He pulled out a fish.

Then a third loaf and then a fourth loaf. Then a fish.

Inventory records indicate that the basket contained five loaves and two fish, right?

“Thank you so much for letting me go. Thank you, Mom, for letting me see Jesus. Oh, and look mom, I brought you some leftovers. You can eat too. Open the basket, you’ll see!”

Jesus is a master of MORE THAN.

loaf and then a seventh. And then more fish.

Again and again and again and again and again and again Jesus reached into the basket and pulled out more

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About The Author

Jesus reached into the basket again and pulled out a sixth Garrett Nudd serves as director of communications for AdventHealth Georgia. His recent book, MORE THAN: Discovering How Your Story Reveals God’s Beautiful Truth About You, challenges readers to shift their paradigm from less than to MORE THAN.

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or a simple and delicious Easter side dish, try Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple and Sage. This recipe

Instructions

combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash

with the rich flavors of maple syrup and aromatic sage, creating a flavorful addition to your holiday table. It’s easy to prepare and requires minimal ingredients, making it perfect for a stress-free Easter meal.

1. Prepare the Squash:

• Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large

baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

• Peel and seed the butternut squash. Cut it into 1-inch

Ingredients • 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup • 1 teaspoon dried sage (or 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped) • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon black pepper • Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)

cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even roasting.

2. Season the Squash:

• In a large bowl, toss the butternut squash cubes with

olive oil, maple syrup, dried sage, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Make sure the squash is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.

3. Roast the Squash:

• Spread the seasoned squash cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Avoid overcrowding

the pan to ensure that the squash roasts evenly and becomes caramelized.

• Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden brown on the edges.

Stir the squash halfway through the roasting time to ensure even cooking.

4. Garnish and Serve:

• Once the squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh sage leaves if desired.

Tips for Success:

• For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts before roasting.

• If using fresh sage, add it during the last 10 minutes of roasting to prevent burning.

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Gò0dNews Poetry

Set Your Gaze

by Lori McAfee

A steadfast mind, set on things above, This world, we are not to be in love.

No more sinning and a life of strife.

Christ was raised from death that we may have life.

Throw off the sin that entangles and hinders, That we may run the race with perseverance.

Replace the old self with the new is proof, That you’re living in accordance with His truth.

Look to the one that redeems us

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About The Author

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Gò0dNews for Everyone The Fandangled Machine, the Bamboozled Young, and the Goodness of God nthony and I had just pulled off the road at the east entrance of Glacier National Park.

We had barely made it into the restaurant and sat down at our table when a freak storm began to pummel the remote little area. Thunder cracked repeatedly; unusually large hailstones fell from the sky; and the wind furiously whipped against everything in its path.

The storm was so unique that even the dining room staff had pulled out their cell phones, run to the windows, and began taking pictures and videos to document the peculiar event.

Shortly after the storm began, the restaurant lost all power.

Our waiter introduced himself and took our order.

Within a few minutes, he came back to our table to give us the “bad news” that we would have to pay for our dinner with cash because they wouldn’t be able to process any credit cards.

We told him that would be fine.

Minutes later he returned to revise his former statement.

“We can take your credit card after all,” he said with a smile. “It appears as though our manager has a new fandangled machine that can run your card even though the power is off.”

We finished our meal and gave the server our card.

He returned with a rectangular, carbon paper form that had been “slid” through a manual credit card imprinter (a device commonly used in the 1960’s – 80’s before the advent of electronic payment terminals).

Anthony and I laughed out loud!

This “new fandangled” machine brought back a wave of childhood memories for us. But, for this sweet, 26-year old young man who had never seen one of these devices in action before, he was bamboozled to think that there was a way to process credit cards without electricity!

He didn’t know what he didn’t know.

And, neither do we.

God is the only one with wisdom and knowledge that expansive. He sees everything; He knows everything; and

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He is so gracious with us. Psalm 139 tells us how He's fashioned our days and His thoughts about us are too many to count (vs. 16 - 18).

As Christ-followers, it seems like many times we get stuck thinking God expects us to know everything about Him. If we can’t recite Scriptures like we’ve seen our pastor do or unravel all the details of the Gospel at the drop of a hat, we can be tempted to think God’s somehow unhappy or displeased with us.

Yet, the simplicity of walking with God is that He understands we are children and we don’t know what we don’t know. We learn and grow along the way.

According to James 4:17 NKJV, though, there is a universal truth that everyone inherently knows. “…to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”

All of us can yield ourselves to God’s Spirit today as He leads, guides, and shows us how to do good – minute by minute and hour by hour – to everyone we cross paths with.

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Kristen West works at Rock Bridge Community Church with a heart for staff leadership, development, and care. She is a communicator with a passion to inspire, encourage, and challenge others in their daily walk with Christ. She writes and publishes weekly content on her blog at kristen-west.com.

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365 Reasons to Smile

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hat do chocolate, the second-most commonality among people, blue vs red, and/or 3 million miles have in common?

If you could reap high benefits by this time next year with low investment, even without much thought invested, would you change a daily habit? Paying attention to this one factor in your health can change your first impression, your heart health, your finances, your relationships, and your potential for success. That kind of daily change packs a wallop for sure. Is there truly such a “silver bullet” that yields so many benefits?

Yes, and it’s an easy one to launch and maintain. In fact, the sooner you launch this daily program, the better.

With the New Year upon us, and resolutions on everyone’s minds, have you included dental health on your list?

Start Today, Right Away Brushing, flossing, cutting back on sugar intake, and regular dental check-ups are some of the basic components of dental health. How often should you brush and floss?

Twice per day.

Beat the Sweets Sugar intake affects the teeth and gums by causing tooth decay and gum disease along with inflammation and infection. If inflammation and infection only stayed in the mouth, it could be addressed much easier. But, inflammation and infection spread throughout the body, especially to the heart and lungs, even the kidneys, and the brain.

Pick some of your favorite fruits and vegetables as alternatives to sugars. Drink more water. This is especially helpful because certain medications can cause dry mouth. A simple sip of water several times per day can offer improvement.

Given the mention of beating sweets, how does chocolate enter the equation? Researchers determined the impact on the heart and brain of a chocolate bar. (Generally speaking, chocolate makes us happier than any other food.)

Then, they compared the impact of someone’s smile on one’s heart and brain to the impact of a chocolate bar. The smile of a friend creates the same impact on the brain and heart as 200 chocolate bars! But wait, it gets better. Stay with me here. When the person smiling at you is a loved one, the amount increases to the equivalent of 600 chocolate bars.

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Can it get better? Yes! When the smile is from a child, the impact on the brain and heart equates to the impact of 2,000 chocolate bars! Taking care of your –and your child’s– dental health is a key component in the smile someone receives from you and your loved ones.

An Extra Birthday Present An annual visit to the dentist can be an extra birthday present you give yourself and your family. Check your calendar and coordinate an annual dental check-up around your birthday. It’s an easy way to remember and include it in your yearly schedule.

Measure the Treasure What can keep you motivated toward a daily habit of dental health? Here are some fun facts: Americans use about 3 million miles of dental floss per year.

Blue toothbrushes are more commonly used compared to red ones.

Dental disease is the second highest common ailment, second only to the common cold.

Americans spend more on soft drinks/sodas than routine, daily dental care products – more than double!

One Trip Around the Sun So what’s an easy New Year’s resolution to impact your overall health? Simply paying attention to daily dental health. You don’t have to attend classes. You don’t have to learn complicated routines or procedures. You don’t even have to share your goal with anyone (although accountability helps). Practice dental hygiene 365 days and see the rewards by this time next year!

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ichael and I were headed to Florence, Italy with great anticipation. Our adventure thus far had offered a relaxing pace. That was about to change

The Holy Spirit’s Tug I was in Italy, one of the world’s leading fruit producers— grapes, apples, olives, hazelnuts, strawberries, and kiwifruits—but I was not producing the fruit of the Spirit this morning.

I turned to God. He welcomed me with a spiritual hug. I took some deep breaths while lingering in His embrace. He calmed my mind and cleared my focus. I had memorized the fruit of the Spirit some time ago.

Falteringly, I began: “Holy Spirit, fill me with Your love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control today and every day” (Galatians 5:23-23). I

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repeated the request a few more times, each time growing more confident in the prayer.

Later, my Bible reading included a portion of Paul’s letters to the church of Thessalonica. One section in particular spoke to me. Paul urges the Thessalonians to live out the principles he has already addressed. It’s a summary of what our conduct should look like today (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22).

This direct sentence leapt from the page: “Do not quench the Spirit” (1 Thessalonians 5:19 NIV). Other versions use the words ‘stifle’ and ‘extinguish’ rather than ‘quench.’ The meaning is clear. We are not to extinguish the influences of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

The three verbs suggest an allusion to fire on an altar.

The fire was to be kept burning at all times. Likewise, the Holy Spirit must be fed with a fuel supply to keep it active in our souls.

I didn’t start the day by fueling the Spirit with prayer and devotion. I’d prioritized my daily agenda over my time with God. My grumbling attitude quenched the Spirit, and my behavior contradicted my belief.

Throughout the rest of this amazing trip, I called on God to fill me with a renewed awareness of His presence throughout each day. I took care not to quench the Spirit so I would produce and exhibit His fruit.

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Awes and Ughs Our visit was well-researched and over-planned with so much to see and do. One challenging day started extremely early. We found our way to a meeting spot for back-toback tours of the Academica and then the Uffizi Museums.

We even had “Skip the Line” tickets! But our expectations fizzled when the check-in was unorganized and lengthy.

Being short on sleep, caffeine, and food is not a good combination. A “guide” lined us up and snaked our group along a sidewalk to tack us onto a line of other groups ahead of us. Apparently, our “skip the line” tickets simply meant we avoided the line to buy tickets the morning of.

Once inside Academica, we were awe-struck and spent a couple of hours wandering through the various rooms marveling at the great artworks. Unfortunately, the audio tour app provided by our “guides” didn’t work. We were totally on our own, along with about 2,000 other people.

After more waiting, it was time to enter the Uffizi.

When I presented my ticket to the doorkeeper, a miscommunication led me to believe he was barring my entry. I lost it. He bore the brunt of my frustrations from the entire morning. Once inside this museum, we were also blown away by even more masterpieces. By now, I was a bit deflated. Ashamed I’d lost self-control with the ticket agent, it was time to push the reset button.

Candyce Carden is an award-winning writer and teacher in north Georgia. She’s worked with students from kindergarten through college and also served as director of the Children’s Learning Center for First Baptist Dalton, where she is a member. When not at home, she can usually be found at the beach. Read her blog at www.candycecarden.com.

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A Family Devotion Plan for Palm Sunday Celebration

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ather your family and read Matthew 21:1-11. Share

By reading the truth of the scripture, we can be close to God.

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The scriptures also remind us that when we seek God with

Jerusalem was full of people who had come

all our hearts, we will find Him. God is always close to us.

to celebrate Passover. They had heard about Jesus and all

When Jesus rode into the city on Palm Sunday, He was God

the wonderful things he had been doing in the area. Only

the Son coming close to the people. We celebrate knowing

a couple of days before that, Jesus had been to Mary and

that through Jesus’ sacrifice God is close to us. So, as we

Martha’s home after their brother, Lazarus, had died. Jesus

raise the palms and songs of praise to Jesus on Palm Sunday,

called forth for Lazarus to come out from the grave and to

we can express our love and thanks to God for sending Jesus

their amazement Lazarus came out and was alive!

to be our Savior.

When the crowds heard Jesus would be coming to Jerusalem, they were extremely excited. They wanted to see this man about whom they had heard. When Jesus came riding in on a donkey, they began to shout praises to Him. They took off their coats and laid them on the ground for Him to ride on. People took branches off the trees, placed them on the path, and also waved them in the air shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!” There was excitement in the air and people were happy to see Jesus. They wondered if He would be the new King and their new ruler.

Today as Christians, we celebrate Palm Sunday as a way of remembering Jesus’ triumphal entry to Jerusalem.

Discuss: • Think about the time when you attended a parade or have been in a parade. How did it make you feel?

• How do you think you would have felt if you had been in Jerusalem on that Sunday? Do you think you would have wanted to join in the parade and raise palm branches?

• In what ways does God show you today that He loves you and is close to you? How can you show God you love and praise Him?

Prayer: Dear God, we thank you for your love for us. We thank you for sending Jesus to be our Savior and friend. We praise you for your love and kindness. We pray that you will help us share your love with others. Amen.

Family Activity: As a family, make palm shakers by using green crepe paper attached to craft sticks by staples or glue. Make enough for your family and for your friends. Invite your friends to join you in your neighborhood for a Palm Sunday Parade. As you walk through the neighborhood sing or

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shout praises to God for His love.

Rev. Brenda Dedmon, retired director, Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton, and an avid Bama fan.

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Christian Fellowship Assembly 3656 Chattanooga Road, 30755 706-280-7594 The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 The Healing Center Church 515 Reed Road, 30720 706-229-9456

Baptist

Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Beaverdale Baptist Church 2496 Beaverdale Rd NW, 30721 706-259-7089 Calvary Baptist Church 2115 Chatsworth Rd, 30721 706-278-6324 Carolyn Baptist Church 2305 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8142 Centerpoint Baptist Church 420 Centerpoint Drive SE, 30721 706-277-2100 Christ Reformed Baptist Church 1378 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Concord Baptist Church 1054 Hopewell Rd, Cohutta 30710 706-694-8618 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Crown View Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Springs Baptist Church 1660 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-2377 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721 706-278-8553 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Emmaus Baptist Church 4268 S. Dixie Rd, 30735 706-483-5251 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Good Hope Baptist Church 2525 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721

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706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Grace Baptist Church 2049 Lower Kings Bridge Rd, 30721 706-537-6884 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Hill Crest Baptist Church 1901 Cityview St, 30720 706-279-1267 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 244 N. Hamilton St, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721

706-259-7045 South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 Tunnel Hill First Baptist Church 706-673-2085 202 South Cherry Street Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776

Bible

Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269

Catholic

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107

Christian

First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-7244

Church of Christ

Central Church of Christ 515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051 Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819

Church of God

Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649 Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296

Community

Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690 The River Community Church 2410 Cleveland Hwy, Suite 112, 30721 678-314-7994 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720

Episcopal Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1309 Applewood Drive, 30720 706-529-0192 Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1817 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-270-0156

Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 610 Shugart Rd, 30720 706-278-5295

Lutheran

Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979

Methodist

Bethel AME Church 620 Spring Street, 30720 706-226-2714 Bethel Methodist Church 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Fairview Church 1735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs Methodist Church 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Varnell Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331

Nazarene

First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428 Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171

Non-Denominational

Abundant Life Bible Church 901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries

514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375

Northwest Christian Fellowship 272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319 Tunnel Hill Community Church 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755

Baptist

2309 Old Highway 411 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Hope Baptist Church 706-517-3089 1273 New Hope Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Prospect Baptist Church 706-629-9521 7629 Highway 225 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Old Fashion Baptist Church 706-695-5420 885 Ben Adams Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Open Air Ministries 706-386-484 1058 Mtn Crest Dr. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Prayer Baptist Church 706-624-9216 10859 Hwy. 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Shinning Light Baptist Church 706-517-1739 801 North 5th Avenue Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Smyrna Baptist Church 706-695-5815 1913 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Pentecostal

Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963

La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721 706-280-4546

Presbyterian

ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720 706-278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church

2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344

Salvationalist

Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722 706-278-3966

Seventh Day Adventist

3 Angels Hispanic SDA 701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Dalton SDA Church 300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166

Chatsworth Church Directory

Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 706-517-5388 4330 Holly Creek Cool Springs Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944

Bible

Grace Bible Church 2599 Leonard Bridge Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of Christ

Woodhaven Church of Christ 706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Church of God

Chatsworth Church of God 706-695-9388 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Central Community Church 706-695-4242 60 Pine Hills Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Full Gospel

Faith Worship Center 706-695-6866 189 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth GA 30705 House Of Prayer 616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Methodist

Casey Springs 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley Methodist Church 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Non-Denominational

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706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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Presbyterian Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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Hispanic Adventist Church of Chatsworth 706-264-4299 88 North Park Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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