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MARCH COLORECTAL CANCER Awareness
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COLONOSCOPIES SAVE LIVES
RISK FACTORS:
• Age (the majority of cases occur in people age 45 and older)
• Family and personal history
• Colon polyps or cancer
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colitis, or Crohn’s Disease
• Race (high incidence in African Americans in the U.S.)
• Tobacco or alcohol use
• Obesity or high-fat diet
COLORECTAL CANCER FACTS:
• Third most common cancer in the U.S.
• Colorectal cancer is over 90% curable if found in the early stages. It can be prevented with proper screening.
• Second deadliest cancer in the U.S.
• Colorectal cancer is sometimes termed the silent killer, often developing with no symptoms.
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April Engstrom
Dr. Bobby Sneed
Brenda Dedmon
Brian Johnson
Chloe Boyd
David Huff
Garrett Nudd
Jan Merop
Kristen West
Rick Hughes
Rodney Jones
Ruthie Bennett
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Hello Friends,
We want to take a moment to tell you who we are and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have six beautiful children, Brendon, Kailey, Andrew, Leah Jean, Emma, and Cooper. We live in Cleveland, Tennessee, and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising.
GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!
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Trust in the Lord
by Dr. Bobby Sneed
As a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ and a preacher of His Word, I have often found comfort in Proverbs 3:5-6 both personally and professionally. This wonderful truth from the testimony of God to us says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.” In times of trouble and doubt, this promise from God, that He will never leave nor forsake us, but rather will be with us constantly forever and give us understanding beyond our limitations of sight and comprehension is profoundly reassuring. But
the here and now of life. Friend, let me ask you something, have you ever not trusted God and wished you had? Of course you have and this serves as a reminder to not lean on our own understanding. So let me ask you this, have you ever trusted God and wished you hadn’t? Of course not, our trust in God is never in vain and we can have complete confidence in God because HE never fails us!
So why do we find trusting God in the daily details of our life so challenging, when we can so easily trust HIM with our eternal security of escaping the wrath of judgment and being with HIM forever in Heaven? The simple answer is we are overcome by the wind and waves breaking all around us (as was Peter) that challenges our faith causing us to question our confidence in God!
I can’t help noticing how often I find myself not trusting and falling back on my way of thinking simultaneously falling away from HIM and striking out on my own without acknowledging God and His plan/direction in my life. How blatantly disrespectful and disobedient am I when not trusting and acknowledging and believing in my Lord! God forgive me!
Ironically, don’t we all believers trust God with our eternal security by profession of faith in His Son, Jesus? Yet somehow, we struggle to place all our trust in HIM in
So let me leave you with this encouragement. 1 John 5:14 says that we can have confidence in God that whatever we ask, He hears us. As a child of God, our Heavenly Father listens to and hears our voice always and we can have confidence in God. Too often we place our confidence in other things/persons with the chief of these being ourselves. We can certainly become overconfident when we misplace our trust and lean on our own understanding but the reality is that we can never be overconfident in God because HE is always faithful. So I pray that you grow in your faith and become forever trusting in our Lord and lean on HIM for everything and that in this renewed strength, HE will direct your paths in this life and into eternity with HIM forever. Blessings to you in the name of our Lord JESUS!
Dr. Bobby Sneed is the pastor of Deep Springs Baptist Church. His greatest desire is that all will experience the peace, hope and love of the Father made possible by faith in the Son, Jesus Christ.
LMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
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Driven by a passion to educate, inform and prepare future retirees, Mr. Hughes founded Hughes Retirement Group in 2007. His main interest is helping his clients in reducing their taxes.
ast autumn, we wrapped up the Annual Election Period for Medicare. Now, we enter the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP). Let’s explore how Part D (Rx) changes in 2025.
The MAOEP is an annual opportunity for individuals already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan to make changes to their coverage. Beginning January 1st and ending March 31st here's what you can do during this period:
1. Switch to a Different Medicare Advantage Plan: If you're not satisfied with your current Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch to another plan that better meets your needs with different benefits, networks, or costs.
2. Switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare: You can switch back to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). You also have the option to add a standalone Medicare Part D plan for prescription drug coverage.
3. Changes Take Effect: Any changes you make during this period will take effect on the first day of the month after your new plan receives your enrollment information.
What You Can't Do During the MAOEP:
• Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage:
◦ This period is only for those already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. If you're in Original Medicare, you'll need to wait until the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7).
• Change Prescription Drug Plans:
◦ The MAOEP doesn't allow changes to standalone Medicare Part D plans. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period can be used for that.
Why Use the MAOEP?
• Flexibility:
◦ The MAOEP provides a chance to adjust your coverage if your current plan doesn't meet your needs.
• Cost Savings:
◦ You might find a plan with better benefits or lower costs. How is Part D Medicare going to work in 2025?
Medicare Part D will see several significant changes aimed at reducing prescription drug costs for beneficiaries. Particularly:
1. Out-of-Pocket Cap: Starting in 2025, there will be a $2,000 annual cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. Once beneficiaries reach this cap, they won't have to pay anything outof-pocket for the rest of the year. This change is expected to help millions of people save money on their medications.
2. Closing the Coverage Gap ("Donut Hole"): The coverage gap, also known as the "donut hole," will finally close. Previously, beneficiaries had to pay 100% of their prescription drug costs once they reached the coverage gap. This amount has been gradually reduced to 25%, and in 2025, it will be eliminated entirely.
3. Monthly Payment Option: For the first time, Medicare Part D plans will offer beneficiaries the option to pay their out-of-pocket prescription drug costs in the form of capped monthly installment payments instead of all at once at the pharmacy. This can help make costs more manageable throughout the year.
4. Insulin Costs: Insulin prices will be capped at $35 per month for both Medicare Part D and Part B-covered insulin used with pumps. This is a significant reduction from previous prices and aims to make insulin more affordable for beneficiaries.
5. Plan Changes: Many Medicare Part D plans are merging or ending in 2025. Beneficiaries may need to review their current plans and consider switching to ensure they have the best coverage and costs for their needs.
These changes are part of the Inflation Reduction Act and are designed to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for Medicare beneficiaries. If you have any specific questions about how these changes might affect you, feel free to contact the Hughes Retirement Group.
for Men
Reacting to the Storm
by David Huff
The longer I walk with Jesus, the more I have come to respect the poem “Footprints in the Sand.” probably my favorite part is at the end of this poem: “I don’t understand why when I needed you the most you were not there. Jesus responded, “My precious child, I love you so much. When you only saw one set of footprints that is when I carried you.”
In the darkest nights and the heaviest of storms, when it seems like all else is fading and falling apart, Jesus is there to carry us. Not all storms are meant to cause havoc. Some storms are meant to disrupt life so that we will call upon the one who can calm the storm. Some storms are meant to burn off impurities that are separating us from the love of the Father.
As a husband and father, I have had many storms to blow into my life that have disrupted my peace, and left me screaming out to God, “Why are you not helping me?” The truth is He is right there in the storm with us. Matthew 8:25 NIV says, “So the disciples came and woke Him up, saying, ‘Lord, save us! We’re going to die!’” Now how many of us, if we responded honestly, would admit that we have done the same thing. If something doesn’t change, then this or that scenario is going to happen. Why, God, are you ignoring me and not helping me? We scream and cry out asking for help, but when things are going well, where is our devotion to God? Where is our heart with God? Do we talk to God in the same manner when things are going well as we do when we are in a storm? In verse 26 we receive an answer, “But He said to them, ‘Why are you so fearful, you of little faith?’”
In that simple phrase we receive an answer to many of the questions surrounding us: “Ye of little faith.” Do we have the same faith in the calm as we do in the storm? Fathers and husbands, we are the role models for our families. Tough times have and always will come but what faith are we showing our wives and kids? Do we stand upon the solid rock of Christ and scream at the storm, or do we allow the storm to crush us and take away our faith?
Whether you are a Christian or not, storms are going to come into everyone’s life. The way we react to them tells us
a lot about where our faith is. Life is not easy but as the head of the house we have to show our dependance and trust in God, and along the way God grows us into a more mature Christ follower. Storms will always happen; that will never change. What can change is how we react to the storm.
David Huff and his wife, Brittany, have five wonderful kids. Their family attends Rock Bridge Community Church Calhoun where David serves on the production team. David is a graduate of Liberty University and is currently studying for his MBA at Shorter University.
dNews for Women
The Gospel According to Four Women
by Rodney Jones
Long before God presented the Gospel by four men, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, He presented it by four women. In Matthew Chapter 1, Matthew’s task was to prove that Jesus Christ had a legal right to the throne of David and was, in fact, the King of the Jews.
In proving his point, Matthew listed some 40 men but also included four women, which was unheard of. Genealogies listed male names only - father, son, grandson, and so on but with no mention ever of the mother. But Matthew included Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and the wife of Urias.
Stranger still, all four women are Gentiles. (Canaanites, Hittites, Moabites) Gentiles are never listed in Jewish genealogies. Three of the four women were wicked. Tamar committed incest. Rahab was a prostitute. The wife of Urias committed adultery and her husband was murdered because of it. Ruth was a Moabitess. Although Ruth had no blemish on her character, the Moabites were cursed by God and forbidden to enter the congregation of the Lord.
Here is the Gospel by these four women: Tamar’s sin was so gross it should have kept her out of the royal line but it was the very thing that brought her in. She committed incest with her father-in-law and had twin boys. (Genesis 38:14-30) Her firstborn son was in the ancestral line of the Savior of the World. Salvation is for sinners only. Christ came into the world to save sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). To have eternal life, you must see yourself as God sees you; hopeless, helpless, undone, condemned. Rahab’s life was saved in a day of death and judgement by simply putting her faith in a scarlet cord (Joshua 2:18, 21). She put her faith in the promise of God. Salvation is by faith alone. “By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not…” (Hebrews 11:31 KJV). She believed and lived and is in Heaven today. She had faith in the God of Israel. You are saved by FAITH in Jesus Christ. Ruth, a woman whom the law said COULD NOT enter the family of God, did that very thing. Shut out by the law
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of Moses, (Deuteronomy 23:3) received by the MERCY of God. Ruth was saved by grace apart from the law (Ruth 2:12). Salvation is for those whom the law condemns. We all qualify. “…There is none righteous, no, not one” (Romans 3:10 KJV).
The wife of Urias—Her name brings to remembrance the awful sin of King David, so much so that Matthew was not even permitted to use the name “Bathsheba.” But no matter the sins of the saints, God will keep His promises forever. God promised David that David’s throne would be everlasting (2 Samuel 7:16). Salvation is everlasting. “… whosover… believeth in me shall NEVER DIE” (John 11:26 KJV). God keeps His Word despite the sins of men.
You are saved by faith in the sacrificial death of Christ on the cross. He died once for all people. Whosoever will, may come. His sacrifice is good forever.
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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United by Friendship, Different by Design
by Chloe Boyd
Hello Children! I have a question for you: have you ever noticed how every boy and girl around you are all so different? Some are short; some are tall. Some are really good at sports, while others love to draw, read, or tell stories. Maybe you have a friend who is super quiet or another who is always making jokes! All of these little differences make life so much more exciting. God created each of us to be unique! Let's take a look at how we can learn to love and celebrate our differences—Just like Jesus did!
God Made Each of Us Special
Genesis 1:27 NIV says, “So God created mankind in His own image.” This means that each boy and girl has something very special from God inside! So, whether you have curly hair, straight hair, freckles, or dimples, dark skin, or light skin, God created you exactly how He wanted you to be. Every single person reflects a little bit of God’s creativity, like a wonderful piece of art!
Jesus Loves Everyone
One of the best things we can learn from Jesus is how to love everyone, no matter what they look like or where they came from. Jesus often spent time with people others ignored or did not like. He showed kindness to everybody because He knew each person was important to God. Jesus said, “Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15:12 NIV). That means we should love others with patience and kindness, the same way Jesus did!
Celebrate Each Other’s Talents and Differences
Romans 12:6 NIV says, “We all have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” Some kids are great at helping others, while others are wonderful at math or sports. God gave us different gifts to share, so we can help each other grow. When we see someone who is different, that is a chance to celebrate their unique talents and what makes them special! Being different is a gift from God, and He loves seeing us use our talents in our own unique ways.
How Can We Show God’s Love to Others?
Here are just a few ways you can practice loving and accepting others, just like Jesus does:
1. Include everyone: When you’re playing or working with others, invite everyone to join. Try to include kids who might be feeling shy or left out. That is one way to show that everyone matters.
2. Be kind with your words: Sometimes people say things that can hurt others feelings, even if they do not mean to. Think before you speak, and try to use words that uplift your friends, making them feel safe and happy.
3. Celebrate others’ talents: Maybe you have a friend who is really good at singing or drawing. Tell them you appreciate their talent. God loves it when you celebrate each other’s strengths.
4. Pray for a loving heart: Ask God to help you see others the way He does. You could pray something like, “God, help me to love others the way You love them and to see how special everyone is.”
Even though we are all different, we are all part of God’s family! He wants us to treat each other like brothers and sisters, no matter what. Isn't it amazing that God’s family includes people of all shapes, sizes, colors, and talents?
So remember: you are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalms 139:14 NIV). So is everyone else. Let’s be friends who love and celebrate everyone around us, just as Jesus would!
Chloé Boyd is a Human Development major with a Business Emphasis at Lee University. She enjoys studying about culture and languages, and working with children of all ages.
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Bookends
by Jan Merop
The figures of a girl and boy reading a book in their laps delight me as they hold together several books and my Bible. Bookends. One at each end gingerly doing their job silently. And adding a touch of charm to the display.
I like to think about marriage in that way, too. My husband Ken and I, like bookends, support each other and hold together all those things in between. When he is going through something disturbing, the Lord graciously enables me to lift him up. Encourage him. Present the glass half full as opposed to seeing it half empty.
On the other hand, when he is celebrating some accomplishment, I’m his biggest cheerleader ready to brag on him a bit to anyone willing to listen. And it goes both ways. When I first began writing, it took
time for me to refer to myself as a writer. However, even though the written word was not his forte, Ken accompanied me to several writers’ conferences to encourage me. Gradually, he began enjoying it. Talking with new acquaintances, he gleaned ideas he could use to encourage me. In so doing, he supported me and helped me realize God’s calling on my life to write.
However, when we stepped into self-publishing a devotional book of some of my columns, we ran into seemingly insurmountable obstacles…including unfamiliar publishing lingo.
“I can’t do this!” I cried as he held me in his arms.
Then, an unusual thing happened. I heard a voice in my spirit as if it were audible say, “Yep!”
It startled me momentarily until I realized God was reminding me that I wasn’t leaning on Him,
but on my own understanding as Proverbs 3:5 and 6 KJV warns us not to do, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
I squirmed out of Ken’s embrace and chuckled, relating to him what I’d just heard. So, Ken took me away for a weekend where I could seek the Lord away from the pressures. Clarity returned.
Our ‘bookend’ relationship has been like the dawn and setting sun wrapping up a day of beauty, joys, tears and everything in between.
Not long ago, the eclipse took place and everyone looked to the heavens to experience the moon covering the sun, a miracle of the heavenly realm.
However, God holds everything together daily as the sun rises in the east…brightening our day…to the sun setting in the west as we experience rest in the gentle close of the day.
Colossians 1:15 -17 NLT says, “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth…He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.”
What beautiful imagery of our lives is written in His book as He holds all things together supporting us, encouraging us and creating a thing of beauty and clarity. All kept by the bookends of His love and grace…a touch of His charming appeal on our lives like the miraculous bookends of the rising and setting sun. Selah.
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Talking to Children about Death
by Brenda Dedmon
Death is a subject most people do not want to talk about, especially to children. Death is a reality in life and brings emotions that are often ignored or misunderstood. The story below explores ways to help children begin to understand ways to express those emotions. It affirms that it is ok to hurt, ask questions, and to find ways to remember the person you loved.
Kaden’s Camping Trip
It was a cool crisp day at the lake. The sun was coming up and the sky was a beautiful blue, orange, red, and yellow. Kaden and his dad Lance
were on a camping trip. Lance had woken up early and started a fire to begin to prepare breakfast. As he sat by the tent drinking his coffee, he was amazed at the beautiful sunrise. He woke up Kaden so he could see the beautiful sky. Kaden was not too happy about being woken up early. Lance said, “Hey buddy, I thought you would want to see this beautiful sunrise.” Kaden smiled as he rubbed his sleepy eyes and replied, “Yes, I love all the colors and Papa would too.” Lance replied, “Papa loved camping and sunrises.” Kaden said, “It was his favorite and he was always happy to start his day seeing a sunrise.”
Lance was cooking their breakfast when Kaden told his dad that he missed his Papa. He said that even though he loved the sunrise it made him sad too. Kaden’s dad shared that memories may make you happy and sad at the same time. Lance said, “It is ok to feel sad and even cry. I miss hearing his corny jokes and his laugh.” Kaden replied, “He loved to play pranks on me. I miss hearing him laugh too.”
Kaden’s dad reminded him that Papa’s love would always be with them in their hearts. He said, “God loves Papa and He loves me and you. He will help us through these sad times. God sends His love through different reminders. The sunrise this morning was a reminder of His love and Papa’s love for us.”
As they were eating, Lance suggested they look at the colors and think of a word that
reminded them of Papa. “I will go first. When I see the blue, it reminds me of how he loved the blue water on the lake when fishing.” Kaden said the orange made him think of how Papa taught him how to juggle using oranges. They both laughed thinking about how the red reminded them of his old red truck that he drove around his farm. Lance said, “The yellow makes me think of how he lived a happy life and was always helping others. He loved God and wanted to tell others about God’s love,” A tear rolled down Kaden’s cheek as he thought about how special his Papa was to him. He knew he would always remember Papa’s love every time he saw a sunrise.
Rev. Brenda Dedmon, retired director of Children’s Learning Center, First Baptist of Dalton and an avid Bama fan.
If You Can Grow It, We’ll Help You Mow It: The Bailey Outdoors Promise
When you’re looking for that hometown connection, someone to partner with, for taking care of your lawn, or if you are that weekend warrior who picks up extra lawns for extra income, or a commercial cutter and lawncare company looking to be more efficient and profitable, look no further than Bailey Outdoors in Dalton, GA. With a great selection of brands, there will be a product to fit your needs. Support after the sale is where Bailey Outdoors is different!
Owner Mark Bailey explains, “Even models you do find in some of our brands at these larger stores are limited to only certain models. The manufacturer will partner with larger locations to help push products out into the economy, but they rely on local certified dealerships to support these locations and help push consumers to our door for future purchases and repairs. My motto is this: the big box stores sell everything but specialize in nothing. They are a convenience and many excess purchases, meaning purchases made other than the initial reason you went there, are bought on a whim. You go to buy one thing but something else catches your interest.
“We want you to have a great customer experience. We want to get to know you and what your needs are and to learn about your family and the community in which you live. We want to call you by name when you come through our door. Our customer base is the heartbeat of our business. Without that, there is no need to be in business.”
In today’s society, the Bailey Outdoors team wants their mission to stand out. Mark emphasizes, “We find that while this is important to many of our customers and to us, generationally it seems to be fading out. The emphasis for the younger generation seems to focus more toward pricing than quality.”
Mark continues, “As we get ready to start our 12th year, all I can think about is how grateful we are for our customer base and the trust they put in us for their outdoor power needs. Our business model and mission align to provide the best products at affordable prices that build lifelong relationships for years to come by putting our customers first.”
When customers come in for major new purchases, this team wants to understand exactly what your true needs are and how Bailey Outdoors can meet those expectations. Your purchases are long-term investments. Bailey Outdoors can
be your partner in maintaining those investments for years to come.
Mark explains how this team gets to know their customers, “We ask about the landscape of what they are mowing. We talk about true mowed acreage, not the size of their entire property because if they own, for instance, a one-acre lot, they aren’t mowing an acre in most cases. When you subtract out the home, driveway, flower beds, and/or garage, true mowing acreage could be just half an acre. We ask about their current mower cutting width and whether they are just looking to update or go wider or narrower in this next unit. We ask about the terrain because many people want a zero-turn mower, but with aggressively sloped yards, this might not be the best choice as controlling the unit becomes a challenge. Safety is very important to us. Some customers want to reduce time mowing as family and other activities take up a lot of their time. This is where we want to get to know you and best fit your needs.”
Bailey Outdoors aims to be your one-stop shop for keeping your property looking good and providing support after the sale. Mowers tend to need servicing annually as a homeowner usually averages 30-50 hours of mowing per season. Engine manufacturers recommend servicing every 50 hours.
Mark shares, “I feel sometimes people don’t understand the products and brands that we carry. We carry five major mower brands: Cub Cadet, Ferris, Hustler, Walker, and Wright. Each brand has a little something different to offer the consumer. We can explain each one. We carry RedMax outdoor power products that include trimmers, handheld and backpack blowers, edgers, handheld or extended hedge trimmers, pole saws, and pump or battery-powered sprayers. We also carry a variety of DeWalt 20 or 60 volt outdoor power products for the owner who doesn’t want to maintain a fuel and oil mixture for equipment. We carry some Husqvarna chainsaws, Troybilt walk-behind mowers, tillers, gas-powered edgers, and walk-behind string trimmers.”
Bailey Outdoors offers financing options to qualified buyers. Many brands offer 24, 36, and 48 month options at zero percent interest to help control the monthly cost of owning equipment. Mark assures, “We work hard to help out in this area when needed and early payoff on equipment has no penalty. We offer pickup and delivery service to customers. This does come with a fee at a reasonable rate. We want to be able to take care of customers any way we can.”
The parts and service department is top-notch and strives to complete repairs timely so you are back using your machine. If a unit is in the shop over five days, it’s usually due to waiting on a part. Bailey Outdoros uses OEM factory parts 98% of the time. There are substitutes available, but in many cases, those don’t last as long as the factory parts do.
Mark emphasizes, “Our name is attached to everything we do. We take pride in providing the best service at the most affordable price in the area. We won “Best Place to Buy a Lawnmower” in Northwest Georgia for the last 2 years. We take pride in this because it's voted on by the people. For this, we say, “Thank You.”
Mark concludes, “Colossians 3:23 states, ‘Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.’ Through our Lord's blessings, we are still here for you and plan to be for years to come. Give us a call at 706-226-3126 or stop by 921 E Morris Street, Dalton, GA. Remember: ‘We are your Local Hometown Dealer.’”
for Everyone Changing My Perspective
by Ruthie Bennett
After my dad passed away in November of 2013, I struggled with finding hope in God. I questioned, “Why did this happen to me” quite often. For years, I couldn’t understand why God had taken something so precious to me and many others. I don’t think his idea was to take him away from me specifically, but to give my father a life of bliss, away from the pain he was enduring each day. It’s all about perspective; changing the way you look at things can have an impact on the way you live everyday. Losing my dad was fatal, and it changed the way I saw things. I felt hopeless for many years, and felt myself drifting away from God. It was as if our connection was being cut with a knife, and there was no coming back to the relationship we once had.
during hard times, but something I’ve learned is that He is the one you need to turn to when you feel like you can’t go anywhere else. I felt stuck in my own mind for a while, not wanting to get out of the comfort of my depression. Feeling like I was beyond repair, I came home to the only one who could fix me. I prayed, begged, and pleaded with God to mend my broken heart.
If you’ve ever had a heart to heart with God yourself, you may know what it’s like to hear Him calling to you. I heard him say, “I’m glad you found your way back, my child.” God is willing to try if you’re willing to come forward and give yourself to Him. Even now on the days that I feel nothing will get better, I remember how my therapist, Natalie, told me I was a child of God and I was handcrafted by Him. I’ve struggled with keeping God and Christianity a constant in my life, but God didn’t create me with perfection in mind. Those days I stray away, I always find my way back. I always do. God has this magnetic pull, and it’s overwhelming in a good way. I’m still learning. I still mess up, and I’m not perfect. Yet, with God in mind, I can continue on the righteous path. I’m writing this to tell anyone reading that you can have bad days, go through hard things, and still be valuable to God. He won’t turn you away because of what you’ve been through, simply because His own people did that to Him.
I then had a dream about a year or so after the passing. The back door of my childhood home had opened, and there was a light shining so bright it almost hurt my eyes. I saw my dad walking through the door with Jesus right behind him. There wasn’t much more to the dream other than their quick appearance, but it told me everything I needed to know. My dad was granted access into the great heavens, and I could only imagine his arrival when he got there. I know we all struggle with drifting away from God
Psalm 34:17-20 NIV “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them He delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”
Ruthie Bennett has recently been sharing with more people about her experiences with Christianity and her journey since her dad passed away many years ago. She writes to uplift those who are struggling, and to share how her grief turned into something more productive.
CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHOOL
for Discovering More Your Everyday, Ordinary Life
by Garrett Nudd
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and before you know it, an hour has passed? What began as a quick check-in on your friends ended in a rabbit hole of motivational speeches, inspiring auditions for American Idol, and dogs and cats doing funny tricks.
I’ll admit I enjoy social media, and I appreciate all the positives that social media provides such as discovering relatives I didn’t know I had and watching hilarious videos of people falling unexpectedly into swimming pools. But social media’s neverending highlight reel makes it easy to compare what others have and what others do, which can often lead us to feeling like our lives are mundane and insufficient. It may even lead to jealousy and contempt.
Early in the Bible we find the story of Joseph. I don’t know what Joseph put on his social media feed that triggered his brothers, but they had a strong feeling that he was their father’s favorite, so they threw him into a pit. Have you ever noticed that in most cases, those closest to the favorite rarely like the favorite? So, when Joseph went to check on his brothers while they were working in the fields, they roughed him up, and tossed him into a pit.
Really? Who does that? Talk about feeling less than.
A group of travelers came along, and in one of the worst judgment calls in history, his brothers sold Joseph into slavery. They agreed to tell their father that their little brother had died, and they made a pact to never reveal the truth. Imagine the jealousy that eventually turned to contempt and hatred that would result in something so sad.
I come from a family of brothers. We’ve had our occasional minor differences, but we’ve never considered tossing each other into a pit or selling one another into slavery. Or if we have, I haven’t been included in the plans.
Even as a slave, Joseph was a hard worker, honest, and trustworthy. Eventually he earned the attention and respect of Potiphar, captain of Pharaoh’s guard. Potiphar then promoted Joseph to serve as his personal assistant. From a pit to a promotion, that’s definitely MORE THAN.
The story has yet another twist. Eventually, Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce Joseph, but he refused her advances. To make a long soap opera short, Joseph was framed for a crime he didn’t commit and then imprisoned where he ended up interpreting the
Pharaoh’s dreams. He convinced Pharaoh that there would be a famine and he should store up enough grain to sustain Egypt through seven years of lean times.
As a young man, Joseph’s life was simple, but God had big plans—MORE THAN plans—for Joseph. Joseph’s life may have taken a dramatic turn for the worse multiple times, but his faithfulness positioned him to help sustain his people through several years of peril, and his commitment to God allowed him to save thousands of lives.
Years later, overcome by famine, Joseph’s brothers traveled to Egypt desperate for grain. Joseph recognized his brothers, but they did not recognize him. Before granting their request, he asked them to return home and bring their father and younger brother with them. Upon their return, he revealed his identity. He forgave his brothers for their misdeeds, and there was great rejoicing.
God had used the jealousy of Joseph’s brothers for one of the biggest MORE THAN experiences in all of Scripture. And He can use you too. Remember, when God gives you MORE THAN, He expects you to give MORE THAN so others can experience MORE THAN too.
You may not be thrown into a pit, sold into slavery, or framed for a crime you didn’t commit. In fact, I hope none of those things happen to you, but I guarantee God can take your everyday, ordinary life and turn it into MORE THAN.
Garrett Nudd serves as director of communications for AdventHealth Georgia. His
Gò0 dNews for your Taste Buds
No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie Recipe
This year Pi Day is March 14, 2025. Celebrated by math enthusiasts around the world, Pi Day honors the mathematical constant π (pi). It's observed on March 14th (3/14) since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π.
Celebrate Pi Day with this refreshing and easy-to-make No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie. This zesty dessert is perfect for a quick and delightful treat, requiring minimal ingredients and effort.
Ingredients
For the crust:
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Instructions
1. Prepare the crust:
• In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Use the bottom of a glass or a measuring cup to compact the crumbs.
• Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
2. Prepare the filling:
• In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix until well combined and the mixture starts to thicken.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the lemon mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
• Pour the filling into the chilled crust, spreading it evenly.
3. Prepare the topping:
• In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
filling. Garnish with lemon slices
• Refrigerate the pie for at least 2-3 hours, or until set. The longer it chills, the better the flavors
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Today Lord
May my prayer be set before You like incense…(Psalm 141:2 HCSB)
by Kristen West
Today Lord…
I choose to serve You and lay down my life. I love You and worship You with every breath that is in me.
Help me remember that You are good – all the time; in every circumstance.
When I don’t know where to turn or what to do, I choose You.
You are God; I am not.
Today Lord…
I give you my heart, my life, my family, and my deepest longings.
You know me better than I know myself. You see my worries, fears, failures, and pride. Forgive me for all the times I’ve clung to my sin instead of to You.
I surrender everything to You.
Today Lord…
Let my life positively impact those I meet. Let them glimpse eternity in me.
Let my words, my actions, my silence, and my tone all point to Jesus.
The Hope of the world. The Source of abundant life.
Today Lord…
I lay down my prejudices and my biases. I release the notion that things have to go my way. I don’t have Your perfect vantage point.
I am ignorant of how Your divine wisdom is beautifully at work.
I defer to Your omniscience.
Today Lord…
Take my brokenness and redeem it. Use it in a way that brings You glory.
Help me see those who feel unseen and invisible.
Let me be a conduit of love.
Let me be a vessel of Your truth and grace.
Today Lord…
My life is a prayer. I pour it out.
A living sacrifice. Let it be acceptable to You. Amen.
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for Seniors
We Become What We Worship
by Dr. Alan Hix
In Roald Dahi’s story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, children are invited into the amazing world of Willie Wonka which is filled with rivers of chocolate, everlasting gobstoppers, and all manner of sweet delights. Among these children is a boy named Augustus Gloop. Obsessed with food, Augustus can’t resist the temptation of the chocolate river, and as he greedily gobbles up chocolate, he falls in the river and is swept away. This unfortunate accident is the result of his uncontrolled appetite. He literally becomes an example of the phrase, "You are what you eat." His desire for food drives his actions and, in the end, reflects a character that is defined by excess and indulgence.
This idea of becoming what we eat is not just a warning about gluttony; it also applies to what we spiritually consume. In a similar way, Psalm 135:15-18 ESV offers insight into the spiritual truth that we reflect what we worship. The psalmist writes:
“The idols of the nations are silver and gold, the work of human hands. They have mouths, but do not speak; they have eyes, but do not see; they have ears, but do not hear, nor is there any breath in their mouths. Those who make them become like them, so do all who trust in them.”
This passage highlights the futility of idol worship. The idols, crafted by human hands, are merely objects. They cannot see, hear, or speak. The psalmist warns that those who make and trust in these idols will become like them: lifeless, powerless, and spiritually empty. Just as Augustus Gloop was shaped by his appetite, so we are shaped by what we worship.
If we devote ourselves to lifeless idols—whether material possessions, status, or even the approval of others—we risk becoming spiritually lifeless ourselves. Our priorities, decisions, and character will reflect the emptiness of what we have chosen to put first in our lives. We become what we consume, and if our consumption is centered around things that do not bring life, we will find ourselves spiritually malnourished.
However, if we choose to worship the living God, we will reflect His life and character. Unlike idols, God is living,
active, and powerful. He speaks, sees, hears, and breathes life into us. When we worship Him, we are transformed in His image. In 2 Corinthians 3:18 NIV Paul writes,
“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”
Our transformation into the image of God is a process that happens as we continually seek Him, worship Him, and allow His Spirit to work in us. When we offer ourselves completely to Him, our lives begin to reflect His love, grace, and holiness.
Just as Augustus Gloop’s obsession with food led to tragic consequences, our obsession with lifeless idols can lead us away from the true source of life. But when we choose to worship the living God, we are filled with His life and transformed into His likeness. Our lives become a reflection of what we worship. So the key questions we should ask ourselves are: “What have I chosen to worship?” and “What am I allowing to shape my life and character?
May we be people who choose to worship the living God, allowing His life and love to shape who we are, so that we reflect His glory in everything we do.
Dr. Alan Hix is Professor of Christian Studies at Shorter University.
for Health & Fitness
How’s Your Workout?
by Brian Johnson
Itry to work out often because I want to be around for my family and my grandkids. I also play drums during church services. It can be difficult to keep up during fast songs if I’m not in decent shape.
Occasionally, I don’t feel like exercising. I do because I know it’s good for me. Philippians 2:12 KJV says, “Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” What does it mean to “work out your own salvation”?
First, understand it has nothing to do with working to get saved or keeping your salvation. Paul pointed out that we’re saved by grace through faith, not of works (see Ephesians 2:8-9).
He also pointed out that if we were able to gain salvation on our own, Christ died in vain (see Galatians 2:21).
To work out your own salvation has nothing to do with your beliefs. We continue to hear about individual’s truths today which makes it difficult to know what’s correct. If I live according to my truth and you live according to yours then who’s to say who is right or wrong?
In the medical field, there’s something called Anatomical Position. It’s defined as standing erect, arms extended, palms facing forward. One of the purposes of this position is to give the entire medical community a standard. Our standard as Christians is the Bible. It is a universal truth (see John 17:17)!
What was translated “work out” is the same word that was used to describe reaping absolutely everything you could from a harvest or to get every ounce of ore from a mine. The same is true about your salvation: reap everything you can from your relationship with God.
Have you heard someone say, “Don’t forget leg day”? If not, that’s a phrase that describes someone who loves to work out their upper body, leaving their legs not as developed. What in your Christian life is there that you don’t like to do that stunts your growth?
• Maybe you don’t like to read your Bible. That’s a problem because, not only are we supposed to read it, but we’re supposed to study it (see II Timothy 2:15).
• Prayer? I Thessalonians 5:17 KJV says to “Pray without ceasing.” Also, when we pray and give our requests to God, He can give us peace that passes understanding (see Philipians 4:6-7).
• Scripture memorization? Hiding God’s word in our hearts can keep us from sin (see Psalm 119:11). It allows us to meditate on it no matter where we are (see Joshua 1:8).
• Witnessing? You might have a fear of rejection or you’re just shy. Regardless, Jesus told us to do this in all four of the Gospels and Acts as well.
Being in good shape involves three things: physical strength, aerobic fitness, (meaning you can walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath), and having good flexibility. Understand that God will stretch you to make sure you’re in good shape.
God is going to take us through a process of conforming us to the image of His son (see Romans 8:29). He can do this by stretching us with trials. Although trials may be difficult, God promises us that we’ll be perfected (complete), established, strengthened, and settled after the trial (see I Peter 5:10).
Just like we’re at different levels of physical fitness, we’re also at different levels of spiritual maturity. That’s why you must “work out your own salvation.”
So, how’s your workout?
Brian Edward Johnson is a pastor at his church, nurse and author of Behaving Wisely, One Man’s Journey from Betrayal to Blessing. He longs for Christians to trust God for every aspect of their lives.
for Life
Winter Evergreens
by April Engstrom
Our journeys are just simply a collection of stories made from dreams and circumstances that all interweave through the seasons that make up a lifetime.
Dreams have a funny way of coming true in the most interesting ways. I always dreamed of a husband, but I only met mine because I had chronic pain and hadn’t gone off to college. He was only there because he got mono his senior year and blew his chances at a scholarship. I always dreamed of having a golden retriever, and now I have a golden shepherd, but only because we had to go through some extremely painful and traumatic times. I wanted babies, and I had to deal with infertility and a miscarriage to get them. These are just a few of the stories behind the smiles and picture perfect moments.
From the outside we see these snapshots of time, we see the happy joyful announcements. But what happens behind the smiles and tears is where we find the stories and complexities that make us who we are. I am fascinated by people’s stories. How did one decision, one circumstance change the rest of your life? Here in the depths of these
stories is where we get to really know each other, to really understand humanity, and how to support one another.
We all have different journeys. My path has been shaped and shadowed by my own decisions and circumstances. But it has also been shaped and guided by my faith. I learned very early on that being a believer does not mean that you’ll be spared the hard stuff. It is blatantly clear in the Bible that being a believer means suffering. It also promises a hope for tomorrow, relief from anxiety, and the knowledge that God has already overcome the world.
So just because part of your journey is particularly hard or particularly easy that doesn’t discredit your story. It validates that who you are has been shaped by the life around you. Just because pregnancy is hard for me doesn’t discredit the woman who has an easy time. What matters is how you live the journey. Who are you when the times get tough? Do you keep walking alongside each other lifting each other up? Nothing good comes from judging and tearing down others, and my life mission is to encourage and build up.
My journey has been almost more than I can bear lately. The feeling like I just can’t get my head above water has become a daily companion. It’s been a fight. Here in this season, I have two eyes watching how I handle all the stress around me. And it’s almost more than I can take. But that’s when I have to remember it’s just a journey, one that will keep going long after this phase is over. It’s how I respond in the moments that matters. It’s how I apologize to my son and explain the things happening around him. This is a moment that will shape the rest of my journey. Who I am now and how I relate to the world around me will be a foundation for who I am in the future.
How about you? What stories are going on under your pictures? What will you take out of this year that will shape the rest of your life? This is a season that will be foundational in our journeys. For me, I am choosing to keep on bringing hope. I’m acknowledging the bad and finding the good in all things. I strive to be evergreen in the winter I find myself in.
Desert Prison, Finding Springs in Dry Lands
by Spring Fricks
I’m a prisoner of the desert.
No rain. No springs in sight. Water, in all forms, has fled these lands. Once, the ground was rich. Life was abundant. But now the earth is dry, cracked, and withered, stretched out before me like shards from a broken window.
Life has left and death roams freely having escaped the shadows.
As I walk, the sun attacks what little water is in me. My sweat drips to the ground. The hardened earth rejects the gift, and the drops remain puddled until they evaporate. My water is not enough to change the state of my surroundings. Instead, I succumb to my environment.
of the rain. Doubt wars with belief but hope peeks out from dark corners and cheers on faith who fuels belief to take hold and grow.
I look up and see it is Your rain, straight from heaven, pouring down on this dry and thirsty land.
Formed puddles on the ground converge into small pools. Pools swirl together to form bubbling brooks. The earth groans and tries to reject heaven’s offering until the rain hits a point of saturation where the dryness is so overcome, It has no choice but to open wide and drink. Saturated, the desert is no longer my prison. It is now my Eden.
Lack looms. Hope gives way to despair. Despair feeds destructive thoughts. Destruction breaks upon the cracks of the desert floor.
I miss the life that once was. I miss You, My King, My Jesus. Collapsing in a heap, my heart aches, and my soul laments. In earnest humility and desperation, I cry out to You. And then…
A cooling drop of water hits my hand, my head, my nose. Sprinkling the ground, the drops increase and intensify. Beating out of rhythm, my heart is apprehensive
Psalms 107:35 NIV “But He also turns desert into pools of water, dry land into flowing springs.” God, in His Word, Spirit and Son, is our source. However, our culture has become such a dry land that it openly rejects His truth, morality, guidance, and love. This is true in the secular world and to some extent true inside the church. We are parched to the point of rejecting that which would bring relief. We need a touch. A fresh outpouring of heaven that will take us to the point of saturation where we as a people can no longer give in to doubt, rejection, or apathy to His Word. Instead, we soak in His presence until we become, both individually as well as corporately, springheads carrying His source of truth to the dry land all around us.
How do we do that? We humble ourselves and pray (2 Chron 7:14). We draw near to Him that He would draw near to us (James 4:8). We cry out in the desert that He would wet our lands (Ps 107:35). We seek Him relentlessly. He wants to be sought after. He wants to be pursued. And He wants to be found.
Christ Jesus, let it rain!
Dalton Church Directory
Assembly of God
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
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
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
Baptist
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
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
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
Smyrna Gospel Tabernacle
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 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
