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Contents FEBRUARY 2024

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 Ask the Pastor: What Books Would You Recommend for a New Christian?

by Reagan Marsh

GoodNews Money Matters

10 The Heart of Your Financial Plan

by Rick Hughes GoodNews for Men

12 More than Get You Through the Storm

by Jonathon Wright GoodNews for Women

14 Be Still

by Rachel Smith

GoodNews for Kids

16 Hey Kids: Do These Four Things and Have a Happy Life

by Rodney Jones GoodNews for Marriage

18 A Study from Ephesians

by Kenneth E. Ware

GoodNews for Parents

20 Kids in the Kitchen

by Courtney Fox

GoodNews Cover Story

24 Joining Hands for Change:

GoodNews for Everyone

28 When Is Love Not Love?

by Dr. Alan Hix

GoodNews for Seniors

30 Bring Souls To Christ

by Mary Wanda Lindsey

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese

by Pam Wattenbarger

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GoodNews Poetry

34 Prayers

by Dorothy Teague

GoodNews Business Spotlight

36 Culprit Athletics:

Redefining Athletics in Dalton & Chattanooga

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

38 Why Exercise Is Medicine for the Mind

by Thomas Morrison GoodNews for Life

40 Purpose in Pain

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by Kristen West

GoodNews for Everyone

42 A Mount of Blessing: Numbers 6:22-27

by Dr. Rob Debelak

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

Ask the Pastor: What Books Would You Recommend for a New Christian?

A

by Rev. Reagan Marsh

s a longtime pastor and biblical counselor, I field a lot

His Affirming the Apostles’ Creed and Keeping the Ten

of questions. I received this one recently and decided to

Commandments are extremely practical books.

share my response. I hope it’s helpful for you.

Q. What books would you recommend for a new Christian?

How do I get them started well?

A. What a great question and a wonderful privilege to spend

8. John Calvin, A Little Book on the Christian Life. Reformation Trust's edition is recommended.

9. Don Whitney, Family Worship; and Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life (note that his chapter on journaling stretches

some time helping a new believer get well-established in the things

his exegesis a bit, but the book on the whole is solid,

of God! Good books are a fantastic resource. Most new Christians,

practical, and useful).

however, will need some help in reading with understanding. Plan to read through these books with your friend. Start here: 1. Get them a faithful study Bible. The Reformation Heritage KJV

10. Brian Cosby, God’s Story: A Student’s Guide to Church History is the best brief, simple survey. Sinclair Ferguson, In the Year of Our Lord, is accessible and engaging. If you have

Study Bible, the ESV Study Bible, the MacArthur Study Bible, or the

someone who’s more historically-minded, the best of the

Reformation Study Bible would be my first recommendations.

best is Nick Needham’s 2000 Years of Christ’s Power (5 vols;

2. Get them a copy of your church's confession of faith, creed(s), and catechism.

3. Sinclair Ferguson’s three books Grow in Grace and The

non-technical, but excellent).

11. Thomas Watson's trilogy: A Body of Divinity; The Ten Commandments; and The Lord's Prayer. Yes, this is a Puritan

Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction and Maturity: Growing

trilogy. It’s highly readable, very engaging, and deceptively

Up and Going On in the Christian Life are very helpful.

contemporary. He sees God and men so clearly through the

4. Jerry Bridges, The Practice of Godliness, Trusting God, and

lens of Scripture. Watson is the “cream of the crop” of the past!

Transforming Grace are must-reads (truly, anything by Bridges is gold).

5. Milton Vincent, A Gospel Primer for Christians is worth revisiting annually.

6. R.C. Sproul, The Holiness of God, Faith Alone, Chosen by God, and Growing in Holiness are category-defining books.

7. J.I. Packer, The Most Important 18 Words You'll Ever Know, Concise Theology, and Knowing God (in that order).

So, there's a suggested reading list. How do you walk them through this? With great patience! Plan to meet with them every other week over coffee to discuss the reading: an agreed-upon portion of Scripture and one chapter of a book. Have them note questions in the margin for your meetings. Tie these questions into your church’s confession of faith as applicable, and share how you try to apply these biblical truths in your own life. Memorize a Bible verse and a catechism question together for each meeting, and hold one another accountable on this! Begin and end with prayer together, and contact one another during the week for encouragement and to know how to pray for one another.

This is simple, reproducible, sustainable, relational, long-term discipleship. May God be glorified as you point one another to him!

Keep your questions coming at reformationdalton.com – I’ll do

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About The Author

my best to answer helpfully and faithfully from the Scriptures.

Reagan Marsh is the founding pastor-teacher of Reformation Baptist Church of Dalton, GA. He contributed to The Jonathan Edwards Encyclopedia (Eerdmans), coedited in The Works of John Flavel (Banner of Truth), and authored two biblical counseling minibooks (The Greater Heritage). Reagan writes regularly for The Founders Journal and is coediting The Works of Hercules Collins (forthcoming, H&E). An SBTS graduate, certified biblical counselor, and Th.M student in historical theology, he has served in gospel ministry since 1998.

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If you felt that your heart was having issues or troubles,

no surprise that it is also American Heart Month. Making

would you rely solely on your family physician to care for you

small, heart-healthy changes such as choosing healthier

or would you get a referral to a cardiologist, who specializes

foods or being more active during our day can have a huge

in medical areas of the heart? Would you know exactly what

impact on protecting our heart’s health and our overall longevity.

to ask when you arrived for that appointment, or would

At Hughes Retirement Group, we like to think that a solid,

you expect the cardiologist to know the tests to give and

healthy retirement plan is the heart of one’s ability to enjoy and

questions to ask? As a retiree approaching or in retirement,

make the most of their retirement years. As the heart pumps blood

you need a financial specialist to care for your retirement

to all parts of the body, your retirement plan pumps life to all

plan and retirement future. Will you have enough income in

parts of retirement. Most people think of retirement and wonder if

retirement? How will those sources of income be taxed? How

they will be able to afford to retire, instead of if they will be able to

will the way your assets are invested and allocated affect the

enjoy retirement. Just as we can live a normal life, living a healthy

growth potential that they have? What options might you

life is usually much more productive and enjoyable.

consider investing in to create another stream of income during

The heart regulates our blood pressure. When we become

retirement? What is your investment risk score? Will these

stressed or overwork ourselves, our blood pressure can increase

distributions or any other law changes affect your income from

and become unhealthy. We have all experienced the stress of

Social Security? What is your Social Security Risk Score? How

the stock markets. These increases and decreases can cause the

will long-term care costs be covered if the need arises? What

pressure on our retirement plan to increase to unhealthy levels

about Medicare – how does that fit into your retirement plan?

as well. If you are taking distributions during retirement, having

Will you be required to pay extra Medicare premiums due to

a major market decline can have a very unhealthy effect on

income levels prior to turning 65? Would it benefit you more to

how those distributions affect the longevity of the account and

remain on your employer’s insurance and postpone Medicare if

the ability to sustain normal lifestyles during retirement. When

you work past 65 and if so, what are the steps to do that? Your

we become overworked or stressed in daily life, sometimes

financial advisor should have all the right questions and know

we take vacations to relax and recharge. Your retirement plan

which tests to run to assess your retirement plan’s stress levels

should still account for you having the ability to continue taking

and health based on your needs and objectives.

vacations. Or maybe you like to make gifts to your children or

If you feel like the “heart” of your retirement plan might

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need a checkup during American Heart Month, please contact

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our office for an appointment. We would also like to encourage

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everyone to make sure they are making heart-healthy choices

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More than Get You Through the Storm

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n Mark 4, Jesus showed the disciples that He had the

praise, glory, and honor. Like the rest of the disciples, Peter

power to calm the raging seas. The terrified disciples

knew that God was with him through every storm. That is

thought they were going to die. At first, they felt Jesus did

why James and the others could rejoice and take joy when

not care for them because he was resting in the front of the

they faced hardships. They had faith that God was working

boat. They came to him, and the storm was gone after Jesus

in their lives. This simple truth helped them trust, wait, and

said three words. Following this, Jesus talked to them about

weather any storm.

their lack of faith. They did not do well on this test, but Jesus took care of it and kept working with them. He worked to help them fulfill their mission and become the people He was calling them to be.

James 1:2-8 Facing trials, temptations, and the storms of life can be unsettling. But James says we should count it all joy when this happens because it helps us to mature and complete our faith. Sometimes it is not easy to understand how hard times can be beneficial to our Christian faith. These are opportunities for God to teach us and increase our faith; however, sometimes it takes a while to recognize all God is doing. James knew this and was encouraging them to have unwavering faith in God. We do not want to let the wind and the waves of life's problems cause us to doubt and drive us away from God's blessings.

Peter And Paul Other apostles like Paul and Peter also had a high opinion of the value of experiencing difficulties. In Romans 5:3-5, Paul talks about rejoicing in tribulation or hard times. He did that so it would produce patience and experience with God. These experiences then produce hope and a sense of God’s love because of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. Paul knew the importance of praising God in the hard times. In Acts 16, he was in a Philippian jail praising God. The Lord sent an earthquake to get Paul out of jail.

All of this helped Paul lead the jailer to Christ and establish

My Testimony Right before the COVID-19 pandemic, I encountered some health and personal issues. That was one of my lowest points, but God helped me through. He gave me a wonderful family and friends in our church who weathered that storm with me. He gave me a better appreciation for what I have in the Lord. That storm helped me become a better father and follower of Christ. I am a new man with renewed hope because of it.

Also, I am so thankful the pandemic has moved away from us like a passing storm. I am so glad we serve a God who does more than get us through the storm. He meets us in the tribulations of hard times to bless and enrich our lives.

the Philippian church. faith as more precious than gold. He knew it would bring

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About The Author

In 1 Peter 1:7, Peter describes the process of testing our

Jonathon Wright has been a member of the Church of God for about twenty years. He is a graduate of Lee University and Beacon University where he earned a BA and MA in Biblical studies. He loves studying the Bible and has done so for over thirty years, but only now has God given him a desire and the opportunity to be a writer. You can find more from Jonathon at https://christianwritersbookstore.com/jonathon-wright.

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Be Still

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B

e Still. Those two words are something we hear

I also love to talk to God and worship while I’m driving.

throughout our lifetimes. From being a little kid

If you’re not a morning person, then maybe evening is best

sitting on a church pew to getting a shot at the

for you. The key is creating a daily routine that includes

doctor’s office to having someone do our makeup as we

time for you to be still in His Presence. I can guarantee you

prepare to get married. Of all the instances of hearing this,

from experience that if you make time for God, you can

It is God’s Word that I hear in my head the most when He

get more done than you ever could when you try to go on

said, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 KJV).

about your day without spending time with Him. We never

For women, being still is not always easy.

Life can be so busy and so overwhelming at times. Most women work either in the home or outside of it, take care of children, do all the laundry, keep the house clean, do all the grocery shopping, pay bills, and put on their taxi hat to run everyone around to school, sports, and appointments.

Most women feel like a superwoman at times or at least feel the pressure to be one.

know what troubles we may face throughout the day when

But in all the busyness of life, it’s crucial that we stop to be

it comes to our marriage, kids, or work, but if we have had

still, to rest, and to get in a secret place with the Lord.

time in God’s presence, we are much more likely to stay in

When the Prophet Elijah was on the mountaintop waiting for the Lord, the Bible tells us that the Lord was

the fruit of the Spirit and handle it more appropriately.

Whatever battle you’re facing in life right now, I want

not in the powerful wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but

to encourage you to find time to just be still. We serve a

He came in a gentle whisper. (See 1 Kings 19:11-13). If we

good God who loves us, cares for us, and wants to have a

don’t stop and be still, we may not hear God’s voice when

relationship with us. Get in His presence, because there you

He wants to whisper something to us. Someone asked me

will find peace and comfort, and the answers to whatever

once how I make time for God with all the things I already

you’re facing today.

have on my plate, and my answer was simple, I get up with Him. I love to grab a cup of coffee, sit on my front porch as the sun is rising, read my Bible, worship, and talk to God.

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early in the mornings before my day starts to spend time

Rachel Smith is the founder of Transformed Wife, a non-profit organization that helps others learn God’s design for marriage. She hosts local conferences and retreats to help strengthen couples, and travels to speak all over the world. She has been married to her husband, Richard Smith, for 16 years. www.transformedwife.com.

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Hey Kids: Do These Four Things and Have a Happy Life

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by Rodney Jones

irst of all, I want you to know that I feel really

the parents that you have because God gave them to you.

privileged to write an article for you. After all, Jesus

Remember that your parents will not always be right

told his disciples that He loves children so much,

when they make decisions that affect you. But they always

that He wants them to come to meet him. He even told his

have the God-given right to make those decisions. The

disciples that entry into the Kingdom of Heaven was only

Apostle Paul wrote to the churches at Ephesus and Colosse

allowed IF a person became as a little child (see Mark 10:15).

admonishing the children in those churches to obey their

Eternal salvation depends on simple faith, just like a child

parents in the Lord.

can have. Jesus wants you to come to Him. Trust in Him to

HUMBLING yourself comes next. This principle is

save your soul. Trust Him and tell Him that you trust Him.

vital in obtaining God’s help. The opposite of humility is pride and God hates pride. Of the six things listed in Proverbs 6:17 that God hates, pride is first on the list.

In Proverbs 16:18 the Bible says, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Also, 1 Peter 5:6 says, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time.” King Hezekiah humbled himself and God turned away his wrath (see 2 Chronicles 32: 26). If you are lifted up with pride you assuredly will fall into the condemnation of the devil (see 1 Timothy 3:6).

REALIZING that life is hard is last on our list.

You will not always get your way. Most of the time you will not. Even though this article is a formula for happiness, you need to know that most happy

TRUSTING in God is the first and most important thing

and successful people have failed often. Failure happens to

that you have to do to have a happy life. Trust Him not

everyone. When you do fail, start again. Never, never, never

only for the salvation of your soul but trust Him each and

give up. The God we serve is a God of second, third, and

every day to take care of you and protect you. Realize that

even fourth chances! Remember, God used a murderer and

NOTHING at all in this world or the next can happen to you

an adulterer to write much of the Bible: the Apostle Paul and

UNLESS Jesus allows it to happen to you. And it will always

King David.

be for your good.

OBEYING your parents is next on the list. In Exodus

Remember these four habits. Make them your daily habits. Using these day by day will lead you to a great future!

20:12 God commands all people to obey their parents.

Commandment with a promise attached: “that your days may be long upon the land.” Obey your parents when it is easy and obey your parents when it is hard. You have

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About The Author

It is actually the 5th Commandment and the only Rodney Jones is a retired police officer and is presently a housing and residence life staff member at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Rodney is a member of Catoosa Baptist Tabernacle in Ringgold, Georgia.

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A Study from Ephesians

by Kenneth E. Ware

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nstituted by God Himself, marriage is to reflect the relationship between Jesus Christ and His Bride (the Church) – an earthly illustration of the heavenly reality. As a covenant agreement between

God and the couple, the Bible regards marriage in very high honor (see Hebrews 13:4). One man and one woman until death parts them, has always been God’s original plan for holy matrimony.

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The Apostle Paul’s epistle to the Ephesians has some choice words pertaining to the roles and responsibilities in a Christ-centered marriage.

The Role of the Wife I. Be Liable to Your Own Husband | Eph. 5:22, 24 Although all believers are to be subject to one another in the fear of Christ, in the Christian marriage, wives are instructed to “be subject” to her own husband, as to the Lord (Eph.5:21-22; Tit.2:5; 1Pet.3:1-6). Now, that does not mean that she must become inferior to her husband. Nor does it mean the husband is to be superior to his wife. The word subject (ύποτασσάμενοι) is a present tense verb which means to voluntarily rank under the authority of another. It’s also a military term that means to keep on giving up one’s own right or will to another. As long as it does not cause her to compromise her faith in Jesus Christ or violate scripture, she is to be subject to her husband “in everything” (v.24).

As the wife keeps on submitting herself to her own husband’s authority, she will be subjecting herself as to the Lord.

The Role of the Husband II. Lead with the Authority of Christ | Eph. 5:23 Anything with two heads is a monster.

Likewise, if the marriage is struggling with

III. Love with the Affection of Christ | Eph. 5:25-30 The old adage, “Happy wife, happy life” or “Happy house, happy spouse” is humorous, but there is some truth to it. Since Jewish antiquity, love has always been an attribute of action.

In the New Testament, love is a state of being verb. Love always seeks the best interest of another. It is imperative for the husband to love (άγαπατε) his wife, continuously, sacrificially, and unconditionally. More than simply a statement, love is to be put into action. A husband must love his wife, like Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her (v.25). A husband might ask the question, “How can I love my wife like Christ loves the church?” Answer, by being her prophet (represent God to her), her priest (represent her to God), her provider (supply her spiritual, physical, and economic needs), and her propitiation (sacrifice your life for hers, i.e. love her until death).

See Ephesians chapter 5 for further study.

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who’s going to be the head, it, too, will give the perception of something that is both dysfunctional and chaotic. To be exact, the husband is the head of the wife and family (Eph.5:23; 1Cor.11:3). The Greek word head (κεφαλή) means authoritative leader who provides direction. The husband is to be the primary decision-maker in the home.

Now, this does not mean the wife cannot make an executive decision, but the executive decision must be in agreement with her husband. Because of his position in Christ, the husband has the final authority on every matter in the home. The husband has more responsibilities than his wife.

He is responsible for all decisions. He is to be the spiritual and familial leader in the home.

Kenneth E. Ware, M.M., M.A.B.S., M. Div. Pastor of New Sholar Avenue Baptist Church. Alumni Graduate of Temple Baptist Seminary. Christian Writer, Professor, and Expository Bible Teacher at Samford University Ministry Training Institute at Hamilton County Baptist Association in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Kids in the Kitchen

by Courtney Fox

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n the moment you may see a mess, but there are very valuable opportunities to bond and grow with your children in the heart of your home, your kitchen!

Depending on your child’s age, you can try healthier swaps or alternatives for foods they

already enjoy. If they show interest in trying new things, include them in this discovery. For example: • For waffle or pancake lovers, pair with 100% maple syrup vs breakfast syrup.

• When in season or available, offer servings of whole fruit before fruit juice.

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• If your family consumes canned foods, next shopping trip try to purchase your go-to’s packed in water vs syrup/juice. Try finding cans with no salt or sugar added.

• When baking, introduce coconut flakes instead of sprinkles as a topping.

Think outside the box - even little tweaks to their nutrition can change their health and life! Don’t be afraid to get silly, make things a game. More examples: • Level up their cereal. Over time, you can transition to something with less sugar, more fiber, and whole grains. Start small. It might take them a few times to get used to it. Don’t give up.

• Eat together as a family.

Talk about your day, not your food if you have picky eaters.

This brings the focus to something other than what they are anxious about.

• Remember, just trying a food shows your child is brave. Let them ‘Kiss The Food Goodbye’ if they don’t want something today.

By approaching it this way, you are meeting them in the middle but they also are getting hints of the food’s flavor profile, helping them be more familiar with it for next time.

• If your little one doesn’t fancy store-bought green beans, dice up some ham and let it

Kids love your TIME. Spending time with them in the kitchen can create lifelong memories. They can help do plenty of things. What about these options?

• Show them how to pull grapes off the stem and put them on a kabob stick. This side of colorful fruit doubles as a craft! They become so proud to show their family what they have helped make for dinner.

• Clean out the fridge. Let your kiddo create a chef salad. Pull out any ingredients he/she can add in a large salad bowl. Allow them to experiment with mixing meats, cheeses, seasonings, veggies, fruits, nuts…whatever!

It’s common for children to sometimes reject certain foods. In those moments when your child is complaining, calmly redirect him/her toward prayer and gratitude. Your little one may just need a simple attitude reset. Praying before mealtime gives them opportunities to fill their gratitude bucket. Teach them gratitude changes attitude. Mealtime prayers for small kids can be a rhyme or perhaps something simple and grounding, “Dear Lord, Thank you for providing us this food. Amen!” or quoting Scripture such as 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV, “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”

Your kitchen can become a nourishing place for the mind, body, and soul and a practical place for making meals along with memories!

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simmer on the stove. Ask your child what two colors he/she spies.

• Add all kinds of veggies to meatloaf (just chop them up small and top with a little ketchup). Green bell peppers, carrots, celery, and mushrooms are a few you might not have thought to include!

Courtney Fox is a nurse supervisor for the Bradley County Health Department. She recently ran and completed the Chattanooga marathon! She and her husband Cory Fox are raising two beautiful girls. She enjoys fitness and prays you will too.

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s this new year begins, are you eager to tackle that remodel while staying under budget? Maybe you’re wanting to make a difference in your community through volunteer efforts. Whatever you’re looking to achieve, Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity invites you to come visit us and get your goals on track. When you volunteer with us you get to be a part of a transformative journey—where individuals, families, and volunteers come together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. There's no better time to get involved or shop the ReStore!

A Unique Idea

The roots of Habitat for Humanity can be traced to the fertile soil of Koinonia Farm, a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia. Clarence Jordan, a farmer and biblical scholar, alongside Millard and Linda Fuller, the eventual founders of Habitat, developed the concept of "partnership housing" on this farm. The core idea revolved around individuals in need of adequate shelter working alongside volunteers to construct decent and affordable houses. The uniqueness of this concept stemmed from building homes at no profit. New homeowners' payments, combined with nointerest loans and funds from supporters, formed "The Fund for Humanity." This fund was then reinvested to construct more homes, creating a self-sustaining cycle of support.

Beau and Emma became the beneficiaries of the first home built by Koinonia's Partnership Housing Program. Their transition from an unpainted, uninsulated shack with no plumbing to a modern, comfortable home marked the tangible impact of this innovative housing approach.

In 1973, the Fullers extended the Fund for Humanity concept to Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo),

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initiating a successful house-building program. After returning to the United States in 1976, they officially founded Habitat for Humanity International, with a mission to provide strength, stability, and self-reliance through safe, decent, and affordable shelter.

Gaining Global Growth

Over the years, Habitat for Humanity's impact has grown globally. A significant catalyst for this expansion was the personal involvement of U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn. Their commitment and awarenessraising efforts propelled Habitat's reach to all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 70 countries. The organization has empowered over 35 million people to achieve strength, stability, and independence through housing solutions.

The Local Legacy: Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity

Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity emerged in 1987, founded by individuals dedicated to making a difference in their community. Mr. Charles Bowen, Mr. Gene Kirk, and Rev. Joel Mason laid the foundation for an organization that would go on to build, renovate, or repair over 80 homes. The success of this Habitat affiliate is a testament to the countless volunteers who have generously contributed their time and talent. The core mission of Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity is encapsulated in its mission statement: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”

Volunteerism is at the heart of the organization's success. Opportunities abound for individuals to get involved, and no special skills or construction experience are required—just a willingness to contribute and make a difference. Whether sponsoring workdays, home builds, or renovations, Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity welcomes support from companies, religious organizations, schools, and individuals. For those eager to join our mission, visit us online at Habitatdwm.org and submit an inquiry to volunteer.

Here you can also apply for home repairs or gain other information about our organization.

Habitat for Humanity's legacy is woven into the fabric of communities, both global and local. From its humble beginnings on Koinonia Farm to the far-reaching impact seen in Dalton, Georgia, the organization continues to embody its mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. As we reflect on the history and contributions of Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity, we are reminded that, indeed, a stable home is not just a physical structure; it is the cornerstone of thriving, resilient communities.

Getting Involved: Donate, Volunteer, Spread the Word

There are many ways to get involved with Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity. Visit the ReStore at 2303 Chattanooga Road Dalton, GA 30721 during business hours: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10 am-4 pm and Saturday 10am - 2pm. (The ReStore is closed on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday).

The ReStore sells gently used and new furniture, building supplies, flooring, plumbing, lighting, paint, and appliances at a fraction of the retail price. There’s so much to see at our location. Donations made by individuals and businesses within our community stock the ReStore and provide goods for shoppers who are working on DIY projects, classroom projects, or home improvement projects, just to give a few examples. The ReStore is our largest funding source with all proceeds going back into funding our mission and keeping our lights on.

Need to schedule a pick-up or drop-off? Call 706-2723336 Ext. 2. See the website www.habitatdwm.org for pickup guidelines.

Volunteer opportunities do not require special skills or construction experience, just a readiness to pitch in and help.

If you are interested in sponsoring one or more workdays, or even a complete home build or renovation, please talk to your company, religious organization, school, etc. about sponsoring a home or a workday. Email us at contact@habitatdwm.org for more details regarding volunteer opportunities.

Greater Dalton Habitat for Humanity is always in need of land or restoration of homes. If you are aware of raw land for sale, or houses for sale that are in need of repair, renovation, or demolition, you could be a vital link to progress. If you know or are aware of such properties or would like to explore the possibility of the sale or donation of your property, please contact our Executive Director, Elise Perez at elise.perez@habitatdwm.org.

Ms. Perez shares her appreciation for those who’ve already participated with this organization, “Thank you for your support and for helping us to create affordable housing in Dalton-Whitfield & Murray counties.”

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When Is Love Not Love?

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by Dr. Alan Hix

ow would you describe love? Recently, I came

would let me see my boy. If he loved me, why did he

across some comments on love by Margaret

take Michael away from me?” She also expresses, “I don’t

Atwood that are different than what we expect

believe in a God who keeps a mother and a son apart.

when someone writes about love. “This is a word we use

I believe in a God of love. No one has a right to come

to plug holes with. It’s the right size for those warm blanks

between me and my son. Not even God.”

in speech, for those red-hearted shaped vacancies on the

This picture of a mother’s love stands in stark contrast

page that look nothing like real hearts. Add lace and you

with that offered by Helen Steiner Rice:

can sell it.” These comments seem to reflect a somewhat

“A mother's love is something that no one can explain — It

jaded view of love.

is made of deep devotion and of sacrifice and pain. It is

One of my favorite authors is C.S. Lewis. In his book

endless and unselfish and enduring, come what may, for

The Great Divorce, he creates the story of an imaginary bus

nothing can destroy it or take that love away. It is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, and it never fails or falters even though the heart is breaking.”

Rice’s picture of love finds its roots in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 ESV: “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.

It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth.

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

Lewis’s story cautions us that our own human understanding of love can often be flawed and distorted by our own desires and expectations. Our relationships are

ride in which some of the inhabitants of hell are given the

so much more fulfilling when we look at them from the

opportunity to visit with some of their friends and loved

proper perspective.

ones who are in heaven.

The Apostle Paul gives us a picture of love that is

In one particular story, a mother who is a resident of

grounded in the character of God. This Valentine’s Day, let

hell hopes to meet her son who died at a young age, now

us move beyond the feelings about our love for others and

a resident of heaven. She is consumed by the desire to

discover how focusing on the needs of others opens us to

meet her son whom she idealizes. She envisions a future

rich relationships through which we can express the love

where they will be reunited, and she can carefully watch

of God.

Instead of her son, she encounters her brother.

Disappointed, she exclaims, “If he [God] loved me, he

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over him.

Dr. Alan Hix is Professor of Christian Studies at Shorter University. In addition to being and educator, he has served churches as a pastor, been involved in mission trips to Africa, Canada, and Alaska, and participated in archaeological excavations in Israel for several years.

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Bring Souls To Christ

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by Mary Wanda Lindsey

hose people who can influence others to come unto

School leader explained to our children which classes they

Christ and partake of His goodness are to be admired

would be attending, walked with them to their classes, and

and respected. I have never been good at it myself

introduced them to their teachers. The Youth and Primary

but recently I was given some advice. I would like to share

leaders explained the mid-week activities and offered to

this information with our readers because it will help each

give the children rides to these activities. My husband was

of us bring souls to Christ. The plan is simple; it's just three

invited to join their softball team. It was a loving, kind, and

words: Love, Serve, and Invite.

How do we love everyone? First of all, we get to know them. How? By spending time with them, asking questions, and listening closely to the answers. We could ask them to tell us about their family, what they do for a living, what their talents are, or their hobbies. Readers, what questions would you ask? As we get to know a person we begin to love them.

Now we are ready to serve them in whatever way we can. In Matthew 25:35-40 KJV, the Lord tells us how serving others serves Him. “For I was hungry, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: Naked,

amazing experience. It was like coming home. The friends

and ye clothed me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.

that we made then we still have today, fifty years later.

Then shall the righteous answer him, saying Lord, when

Now, following this example (or others like it) they

saw we thee hungry, and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee

know we love them, and that we enjoy serving them.

drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or

Next, we invite them to come unto Christ and receive His

naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in

blessings. There is a hymn written by Phillip Paul Bliss

prison, and came unto thee? And the King shall answer and

about caring enough to rescue others. It is titled “Brightly

say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have

Beams our Father's Mercy.” The lyrics include, “Let your

done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, Ye have

lower lights be burning; Send a gleam across the wave.

done it unto me.”

Some pour fainting, struggling sea-man You may rescue,

I would like to share a personal example. It was in July

you may save.”

of 1973 that my family and I attended a new church for the

“He that loveth his brother abides in the light” (1 John

first time. I honestly believe everyone who attended church

2:10 KJV). This is a promise from our Savior that if we try

that day greeted us. They each welcomed us and said how

every day to love, serve, and invite someone, we will bring

happy they were to meet us and how happy they were to

souls to Him. We will also abide in His light forever and

have our family attending church with them. But it didn't

never walk in darkness.

after church and to have lunch with them. The Sunday

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end there, one family invited us to come home with them

Mary Wanda Lindsey loves the Lord and His people.

She and her husband have been parents and foster parents. They have three children, 15 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. As a family, they have lived in 6 different states plus Toronto, Canada.

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Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese A delicious macaroni and cheese recipe made with three types of cheese.

by Pam Wattenbarger

Ingredients • 3 tablespoons butter • 3 tablespoons flour • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard • 1/8 teaspoon pepper • 1 1/2 cups milk • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese • 1 cup gouda cheese • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese • 8 ounces uncooked macaroni

Instructions 1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat when melted.

2. In a small bowl, stir together flour, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.

3. Add the flour mixture to the butter, stirring until blended.

4. Gradually stir in the milk, stirring until blended.

5. Return the saucepan to low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick and smooth.

6. Remove from heat and add the cheddar and gouda cheese. Stir the mixture until blended.

7. In a saucepan, cook macaroni as directed on package. Drain.

8. Mix cheese sauce into drained macaroni.

9. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

10. Spray a 9” by 9” baking dish with cooking spray.

11. Add the macaroni mixture to the baking dish. Cover with foil.

12. Bake for 20 minutes.

13. Remove the foil and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top of the mixture.

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14. Return to the oven for 2-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Gò0dNews Poetry

Prayers

by Dorothy Teague

The songs that we sing, The prayers that we pray, Do not sit, they do not stay.

But travel onward through time and space, Reaching the throne room by God’s grace.

Oh, that the King of kings would care about me, To hear my cry on bended knees.

And the miracle doesn’t stop there,

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My prayers go on through eternity.

Dorothy Teague is a Tennessee native, who resides in McMinn County with her husband, Lewis, on their farm. After completing 31.5 years as a teacher in the Bradley County School System, she is active in her church at Eastanallee Baptist Church where she is a member of the choir and praise team.

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Culprit Athletics: Redefining Athletics in Dalton & Chattanooga Expanding in Dalton and Chattanooga with Rave Reviews

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2023: A Championship Year for Culprit Celebrating Our Athlete’s Success and Expansion Culprit Athletics reached new heights in 2023. Luke Todd became the youngest member of USA Gymnastics’ Power Tumbling Team, the 13-14 Elite Boys National Champion, and secured 4th place at the World Age Group Championships in England. These achievements epitomize the elite level of training and support provided at Culprit Athletics.

The launch of Culprit Chattanooga extends this organization’s unique blend of athletic excellence to a new community. Located at 454 US 41, Ringgold, GA, just off exit 353, this facility echoes the high standards set by its Dalton counterpart, offering state-of-the-art training in a range of athletic disciplines.

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Join a Community Celebrated by Its Members Choosing Culprit Athletics means embracing a culture of excellence, support, and fun. Whether in Dalton or Chattanooga, you’ll find a comprehensive athletic experience that nurtures success and fosters a sense of belonging. Mr. Culp emphasizes, “At Culprit Athletics, we don't just train athletes; we build champions in sports and life.”

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ost people are motivated to begin working out for

get older. Ratey warns, “If your brain isn’t actively growing,

the health and appearance benefits for their bodies,

then it’s dying.” Exercise is the best fertilizer!

but the longer I work in this field the more I think

Defeating Depression and Anxiety

the greatest benefits of exercise may be for the brain. Indeed, working up a good sweat literally helps you build a bigger, better, happier brain. Let me show you how.

Pumping up the Brain Just like muscle and bone thin with age, our brains

“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad” is an old proverb on a very common ailment. It seems the anxious mind, and certainly, the depressed one gets caught in a negative loop, locked in on itself without the seeming ability to work its way out. The

actually shrink with age too. The impact on speed of thought,

brain needs resiliency and adaptability to respond to stressful

memory, and learning can be profound. The good news is

new thoughts and circumstances in a positive manner. The

physical exercise, especially aerobic exercise, helps the brain by increasing blood flow, delivering vital oxygen and nutrients, and subsequently “pumping up” the areas of the brain that are involved in verbal memory and learning. Many studies have suggested that the parts of the brain involved in thinking and memory have greater volume in people who exercise than those who don’t. One study of healthy sedentary people aged 60-79 showed significant gains in brain volume only six months after beginning an aerobic exercise program. Importantly, those changes didn’t occur in the control group who weren’t doing aerobic exercise. The researchers concluded that the improved cardiovascular fitness was associated with fewer age-related changes in the brains of older people. That doesn’t mean we need to wait until we retire to get this brain benefit! Studies

infrastructure to make that happen is built with exercise!

with school-age children have found increases in physical

Remember, BDNF is released during exercise to protect the

activity improve learning and testing ability. This benefit was

brain cells and encourage their connectivity and growth.

so great it got the attention of Harvard psychiatrist John Ratey

One study of 30 depressed patients found that every one of

who was inspired to write Spark: The Revolutionary New Science

them had low BDNF levels. In another study, antidepressants

of Exercise and the Brain.

restored BDNF levels to normal, but exercise does the same. It

Miracle-Gro for Brains

also boosts serotonin, making it a natural antidepressant.

Ratey declares, “Exercise is the single most powerful

Kenneth Cooper, the “Father of Aerobics” says, “Exercise

tool you have to optimize your brain function.” And he says,

isn't just for the physically unfit. It's for the mentally unfit, too.

“Moving the body keeps the brain growing.” He calls exercise

I can recommend it for anyone who's depressed. If exercise

Miracle-Gro for the brain. Much like plant food makes plants

benefits the body, it can do wonders for the mind.” Truly, 100%

grow lusher, the chemical known as brain-derived neurotrophic

of people who exercise to the point of cardio-respiratory fitness

factor, or BDNF, stimulates the growth and proliferation of

will experience an increased sense of well-being. Is it time to

brain cells. This is especially true in the hippocampus, which is

start taking your medicine? Get moving!

Since this region is also more vulnerable to decay with old age, it is doubly important to maintain an exercise program as you

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the region of the brain that is largely responsible for memory.

Thomas Morrison is the fitness coordinator and a personal trainer at Bradley Wellness Center in Dalton, Georgia, where he has served for the past 23 years.

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Purpose in Pain

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by Kristen West

iscipline and Suffering. Not many of us read those

regimented daily routines were all part of the training it

two words, raise our hands, and shout, Yes, please!

took to be an amazing athlete. They disciplined themselves

Sign me up for a double portion of that!

so as to be in shape when it came time to perform.

The very words discipline and suffering evoke images

God uses the suffering in our lives in a similar fashion.

of pain and discomfort, two things scientifically proven that

We are being trained by it (if we let it), sharpened through

humans will avoid at all cost.

it, and challenged to grow and mature to look more like our

Yet, our days seem to be filled with suffering in some manner, don’t they? It might be anything from a broken

Savior than we ever have.

Contrary to what the enemy loves to tell us, suffering

relationship to a broken appliance, a loss of a loved one to a

and discipline are not punishment – God doesn’t hate us.

loss of a job, a longing to be married to a longing for some rest.

“My dear child, don’t shrug off God’s discipline but

Unchecked, suffering can wear us down and cause us to become discouraged and weary. As Christ-followers,

don’t be crushed by it either. It’s the child He loves that He disciplines; the child He embraces, He also corrects…

This trouble [suffering] you’re in isn’t punishment; it’s training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents would leave children to fend for themselves” (Hebrews 12:5, 9, and 10 MSG).

What’s the purpose of discipline and suffering then? Why do we go through so much of it? “…it pays off big-time, for it’s the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God” (Hebrews 12:10 MSG).

Through suffering, we grow to

though, we are encouraged to keep discipline and suffering

become mature in our relationship with God, steadfast in our

in their proper perspective.

walk, and anchored in our faith. We see more deeply how the

The first 12 verses of Hebrews 12 provide a clear

Scriptures apply to our lives, how rich and deep God’s love

description of how God uses suffering and discipline for

for us is in our darkest of moments, and how everything in

our good.

our lives is used to train and develop us on our faith journey

“Endure suffering as discipline…[God] disciplines us for our benefit, so that we can share His holiness” (Hebrews 12:7,10 CSB).

Discipline is synonymous with training. We have all

(see Romans 8:28).

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is going to be revealed to us” (Romans 8:18 CSB).

order to be their very best at their sport. The rigorous diets and workouts, the early morning conditionings, and their

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heard stories of athletes who disciplined themselves in 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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A Mount of Blessing: Numbers 6:22-27 ver four centuries lapsed before Israel was freed from Egyptian bondage (Genesis 15:13). The lamb’s blood was shed (Exodus 12), the sea was crossed (Exodus 14-15), and deliverance was realized! Three months of desert travel follow, seeing divine provision (Exodus 16:1-17:7), divine protection (Exodus 17:8-16), and divine direction. Called into the wilderness to worship (Exodus 5:1), the multitude journeyed to Sinai (Exodus 19), where meeting the Giver took priority over entering the Promised Land, making Sinai the mountain of encounter. This is where Moses had engaged God - at a bush on fire that was not consumed (Exodus 3:2). His personal story became the corporate experience of his nation as they now stood before a flaming mountain, but it was not expended (Exodus 19).

Spanning the next year, Israel received God’s laws and the blueprint for acceptable worship. Before departing this mount, the LORD instructed Moses on how and why Aaron’s family line of priests will bless the people (Numbers 6:24-26). Quoting the Almighty, they said: The LORD bless you and keep you: The LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you: The LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.

The blessing’s ‘speech and results’ pattern echoes the creation account. Genesis 1 depicts the LORD of eternity addressing a dark void, commanding good things from nothing. With heightened anticipation at the efficacy of God’s utterance, the barren wilderness of Sinai is the initial setting for these world-making words. The blessing elicits faith in the One Who is without limits.

At Sinai, Egypt lies behind, and Canaan awaits. Idolatry tested Israel’s spiritual metal, as these neighboring nations worshiped creation, not the Creator. God is the source of light and favor, not the natural elements (sun; Genesis 1).

Isaiah (24:23) and John (Revelation 22:5) reiterate that when the sun ceases to shine, God will still be there. The blessing conveys a timeless worldview.

The hallowed Name is vocalized in each of the three lines. Reverently voicing the singular, sacred Name emphasizes the Holy One’s majestic splendor. Israel’s relationship with one God stands in distinction to the

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plurality of gods revered by other nations. The blessing shapes identity - God’s people are in a spiritually troubled world but are not of it or like it.

Three pairs of benefits are petitioned: favor and security, approval and kindness, acceptance and wholeness. People need these qualities for healthy growth and fulfillment, but these features cannot be adequately appreciated apart from God. These words appeal to embracing life according to

the LORD’s instructions, abandoning contrary conduct that incurs judgment (Deuteronomy 28). The fruitful life of faith humbly receives what it needs (God’s goodness, protection, fellowship, affirmation, grace, and completeness) despite the recipient’s inability to return a gift in kind. The greater generously gives to the lesser, displaying the amazing covenant love of God! This blessing calls for holy humility.

“And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27).

The Law at Sinai rendered due regard for God’s Name (Exodus 20:7). Set apart for Him, the people were to reflect the LORD’s holy character (Leviticus 11:44-45).

Priestly fidelity among a faithful community would see the deepened closeness of the nation with God. His ministers are blessed, calling His people to purity by His gift of words – words of hope and commitment. Beautifully, then, the reason for meeting at this mount unfolds: God (the bridegroom) gives His Name to His bride (His people).

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Dr. Rob Debelak is Professor of Bible at Lee University. He has taught at Lee University for 29 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

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Baptist

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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 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 825 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 762-201-7966 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720

Episcopal

Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720

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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 UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Fairview UMC 735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs UMC 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 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Varnell United Methodist 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

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

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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 Holly Creek Cool 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 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

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 UMC 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley UMC 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First United 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 Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

Non-Denominational

God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle

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

Pentecostal

Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458 355 Ellijay Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship 706-517-8568 259 Old Landfill Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US

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

Seventh Day Adventist

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