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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

8 In Praise of Plodders

by Donald Cantrell

GoodNews Money Matters

10 Presidential Elections and the Stock Market

by Granger Hughes GoodNews for Men

12 Stripping Away Religious

Pretense for Genuine Faith

by Paul McGuire GoodNews for Mothers

14 Roots, Wings, and an Anchor

by Jan Merop GoodNews for Kids

16 The Shoebox

GoodNews for Everyone

28 How Many Gods Do You Have?

by Dr. Alan Hix GoodNews for Prayer Warriors

30 I Prayed and Things Got Worse

by Kristen West GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 A Breakfast Surprise for Mother’s Day

GoodNews Poetry

34 Fight the Good Fight

by Judy Hood

GoodNews Business Spotlight

36 Pest Mosquito Authority

by Charles Finney

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

GoodNews for Relationships

by Richard Eberhart

18 Quick Decisions

by Danette Reeves

GoodNews for Everyone

20 Of Sticks and Stones:

Exodus 3-4 & Joshua 5-8

by Dr. Rob Debelak GoodNews Cover Story

24 Coming Soon: Spring

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38 Seeking Wellness GoodNews for Parents

40 Even Children Can Live For Jesus

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42 My Journey of Faith Includes a Bus!

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In Praise of Plodders

“Small have continual plodders ever won…” —William Shakespeare

by Donald Cantrell

I

think “The Ole Bard” was woefully wrong in his

in Australia, where his hometown honored him by building

assessment of plodders, because in the race between “The

a stone statue with a rubber boot upon a rock adorned with

Tortoise and The Hare,” we all know the plodder won

a small plaque.

the race, right? The race does not always go to the swift, especially if that race is a marathon or even longer.

Recently, I was reading a story concerning “plodders”

Upon winning the race, Cliffy found out there was a $10,000 award awaiting him, but he quickly spread that money among the other runners, not even keeping anything

and learned about a man named “Cliffy.”

The guy was 61 years of age when he signed up to run an “Ultra-Marathon” which was 544 miles in length and would take over 5 days of running. This potato farmer signed up to run the race out of his love for running. The race would begin in a parking lot in Sydney, Australia, and end in another parking lot in Melbourne, Australia.

Cliff Young was a potato farmer and was raised on a farm that had 2,000 sheep on a 2,000-acre farm. He would often run for days herding those sheep. He was a plodder.

They mocked him when he showed up to run in his rubber work boots, along with sweat pants, with holes cut in them, to cool him off and he also ran without his dentures, because they

for himself. Before his running career was over, Cliff Young

rattled as he ran.

held 6 world records for ultra-distance running.

“Cliffy” the laughingstock of the race was left in the dust,

The race of life does not always go to the swift but to the

as the world-class athletes were hours ahead of him on that

plodder. I think that plodders can make great dads, great

first day. The other runners would race for 18 hours and sleep

husbands, great wives, great students, great Christians, and

for 6, but not Ole Cliff, he just ran along with no sleep and no

great people who contribute to life, day in and day out.

rest. In time, he would overtake each and every runner.

Cliff Young did not really even run. He merely shuffled his feet, but he could do the “Young Shuffle” for day

I love the writings of Shakespeare, but “The Ole Bard” was wrong. Galatians 6:9 KJV says, “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

after day. He completed that race in 5 days, 15 hours and 4 minutes. He beat the second-place runner, who was a

The Christian life is a race, not a 100-yard sprint, but a marathon. I challenge each of you to “plod on!”

and beat the previous world record by two full days. Cliff Young was a plodder, but he became an overnight sensation

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About The Author

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Driven by a passion to educate, inform and prepare future retirees, Mr. Hughes works with his father to help provide educational opportunities for clients as well as others in the community.

He feels a responsibility to help inform those who may otherwise not be aware of strategies, changes, and opportunities available to them when it comes to their financial well-being.

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a diversified portfolio aligned with their long-term financial

have attended our educational classes ask us about our

goals rather than reacting to short-term political events.

thoughts on how the upcoming presidential election

7. How do international markets react to U.S. presidential elections?

may or may not affect the stock market and their investments.

Granger sat down for a Q&A on this topic to answer some of our most popular questions.

1. How do presidential elections typically impact the stock market?

• Presidential elections can introduce uncertainty, which may lead to short-term market volatility. However, historical data suggests that over the long term, markets tend to trend upward regardless of the election outcome.

2. Are certain sectors more affected by presidential elections than others?

• Yes, sectors such as healthcare, energy, and financials can be particularly sensitive to election outcomes due to potential policy changes affecting regulations, taxes, and government spending.

3. What role does investor sentiment play in market fluctuations during elections?

• Investor sentiment can heavily influence market movements during elections. Optimism or pessimism about a candidate's economic policies can lead to buying or selling pressure in the markets.

4. How do market analysts assess the potential impact of election results on the economy?

• Analysts study the candidates’ proposed policies and their potential effects on key economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and interest rates to gauge the likely impact on different sectors and asset classes.

• U.S. presidential elections can have ripple effects on international markets due to the interconnectedness of the global economy.

Changes in U.S. policies and economic outlook can influence investor sentiment and market dynamics worldwide.

8. What are some potential risks associated with investing during election years?

• Some risks include increased market volatility, policy uncertainty, and the possibility of unexpected geopolitical events impacting markets. It's crucial for investors to stay informed and maintain a disciplined approach to investing during election cycles.

9. How can investors mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities during election years?

• Investors can mitigate risks by maintaining a well-diversified portfolio, staying informed about potential policy changes, and avoiding knee-jerk reactions to short-term market fluctuations.

Additionally, they can capitalize on opportunities by identifying undervalued assets or sectors that may benefit from election-related developments.

10. What should investors keep in mind when navigating the markets during presidential elections?

• Investors should focus on their long-term financial objectives, stay informed about political and economic developments,

5. Are there any historical trends that investors should be aware of regarding markets and election years?

and avoid making emotionally driven investment decisions.

• Historically, markets have shown a tendency to be more volatile

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Maintaining a disciplined approach and seeking professional

in the months leading up to an election but tend to stabilize

during election years.

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Stripping Away Religious Pretense for Genuine Faith

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by Paul McGuire

ould it be the stain (that which presents a uniform

making ourselves comfortable within that or our definition.

appearance) of religion has hidden the real sin in the

However, Father’s rules and regulations for life apply

religious man? Think of a wood stain. One purpose

uniformly to all men. We cannot just pick out the ones we

of well stained, finished wood is to even out the color of

like and push aside the ones we don’t like, and create our

the wood, thus hiding certain irregularities and making the

own religion - not if we truly want to know Him, and to

appearance more uniform. It is that kind of sameness which

receive His Benefits. God loves each one of us individually.

seeks to obscure the spots of sin. That uniformity becomes

Before Him, there is no reason to try to hide. He looks on

the standard for the man, rather than the penetrating gaze of

our humanity and loves us, calling us to Himself so He can

the Holy Spirit’s close examination according to the Father’s

“fix” us where we are broken. Our own images of ourselves

standard. When the coloring and stain is stripped away, the

bring a loathing and a level of condemnation that He does

man’s true hypocrisy is exposed. “All things are naked and

not apply to us. Our ideas hide the “illness” of sin. Our

open before Him” (see Hebrews 3:13).

Father’s Idea is to make us perfect in His sight by dealing directly with those issues, applying His mighty redemptive grace and loving, transformative power. Jesus’ work breaks the power of sin in us and over us. There is no reason to hide. We are welcome to run into Papa’s open arms - just as we are!

Religion seeks to craft ways for us to hide our faults and frailties, for us to justify being broken and by designing a pathway of excuses for our brokenness, sometimes even averting guilt for our failures. Father once remarked to me, “I am aware of sin and I know of man’s sin. But I am more concerned about the effects of sin on man.”

We mustn’t be as Adam was when he tried to hide in

“The wages of sin is death,” wrote the Apostle Paul,

the clothes of excuses. Father knows who and what we are,

“but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our

and what we look like without that blending, religious stain.

Lord” (see Romans 6:23).

What He sees as beautiful is often what we carry as shame.

Without religious trappings, come to Jesus as you are,

He sees what He can change, how He can enhance the faults

right now. Receive Jesus’ redemptive work for your life.

and blemishes, which will then bring honor to Him and an

Just come. In His presence, you can work out the solutions

unexpected beauty to our lives.

to the problems you have, without condemnation. Don’t try

What are these “stains” used by religion? In part, they

to hide a single thing. To sum it up, here’s an easy way to

are the views, opinions, practices and man-made theologies

remember: the Father might say, “I do not call perfect men, I

behind which a broken person can hide. They provide

call men to perfect.”

covering: “I will expose this much, then hide the rest behind leaves!) We, by these, connect to an ideology rather than to Christ Jesus. We then worship our concept of who He is,

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About The Author

my beliefs.” (Or as Adam attempted, behind these fig

Paul McGuire has been born again for over 60 years, and has pursued to hear God’s voice through all those years. He and his wife Teresa of over 50 years are active at Living Word Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. They have two children and five grandchildren.

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Gò0dNews for Mothers

Roots, Wings, and an Anchor

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by Jan Merop

hen a child has one parent leave, his biggest

Their roots and wings will be more effective when

concern is knowing that the other parent will

their anchor in God holds fast. With faith in God through

stay. As the staying parent, I had to answer

an abiding relationship with Jesus Christ, our children

those tough questions from my pre-school child.

He was seeking stability in the roots of his family.

Would those roots dig deeply enough to keep him

can face the storms that may threaten their roots or render them incapable of flying for a time.

As moms, we have the awesome privilege of training

emotionally secure and physically protected? I prayed and

our children in the things of the Lord and helping them

trusted God to help me give him security.

get to know God personally. As we love God with all

As he grew, he began to inch out for some independence wanting to walk to school with a friend and sometimes alone. I held back for a while until one day I realized I needed to trust him and God as I let go in small, appropriate ways.

At first, I walked with him part way. Later, he walked alone in the same direction I’d travel to my parttime job. I’d ‘catch up’ with him as I slowly drove by. Seeing his progress, I’d wave and drive on – praying fervently– knowing he was testing his wings.

Roots and wings develop healthy self-confidence – two keys moms hold in their hands.

By creating a loving, nurturing, and safe home where

our heart, soul and strength, we can teach our children by our words and behavior as seen in Deuteronomy 6:7

our children are cherished, they dig deep roots. This is

NKJV, where it says, “You shall teach them diligently to

home and it is good. This is family and family loves, cares

your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your

and protects.

house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down,

Once a child feels secure at home, his ‘wings’ itch to spread a bit further. By giving our children appropriate freedoms according to their age, abilities, and trustworthiness, we have turned the key to self-confidence

and when you rise up.”

Roots, wings, and an anchor for the soul – three keys a mom needs on her key ring.

Selah.

But, there is another key that is essential. That key opens the door to grounding them spiritually.

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The Shoebox

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by Charles Finney

n a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, lived a

With a mixture of excitement and trepidation, Ezekiel

humble cobbler named Ezekiel. Known for his remarkable

presented the shoes to the elderly woman. Tears welled up

craftsmanship, Ezekiel was renowned throughout the

in her eyes as she gazed at the exquisite pair before her. It

land for his ability to create the most exquisite pairs of

was as if her husband's spirit had been resurrected through

shoes. Each pair was a work of art, carefully handcrafted

Ezekiel's hands. She gratefully slipped her feet into the

with love and dedication.

shoes and felt an indescribable warmth, as if her heart had

One sunny morning, a peculiar incident occurred that would forever change Ezekiel's life. As he was strolling

found solace.

Word of Ezekiel's extraordinary act of kindness spread

through the village market, an elderly woman approached

like wildfire throughout the village. People marveled at the

him with a weathered shoebox in her hands. She had a

power of his craftsmanship and the profound impact he had

weary look upon her face, as if burdened by the weight of

made on the woman's life. The shoebox became a symbol of hope, reminding everyone that

her past.

dreams, no matter how forgotten or

Intrigued, Ezekiel kindly inquired about the

unfinished, could still be realized.

shoebox. The woman, her voice filled with

In the years that

sadness, explained that it belonged to her late husband, a

followed, Ezekiel's

shoemaker himself, who

workshop flourished. He

had passed away many

became a mentor to aspiring

years ago. Inside the box

shoemakers, passing on his

lay a pair of unfinished

knowledge and inspiring them to pursue their own

shoes, a poignant reminder

dreams. The shoebox remained

of his unrealized dreams.

a constant presence in his workshop, a

Touched by the woman's story, Ezekiel made a solemn promise to her. He would complete

reminder of the transformative power of compassion and the ability to breathe life into forgotten dreams.

the shoes, breathing life into her husband's

And so, the legacy of Ezekiel and the shoebox lived

aspirations, and give them the beauty they

on, touching the lives of countless individuals who sought

deserved. With the shoebox cradled in his hands, Ezekiel

solace and inspiration. Acts of kindness, like Ezekiel's,

returned to his humble workshop.

have a way of echoing through time, reminding us of the

Days turned into weeks as Ezekiel poured his heart and soul into the unfinished shoes. He meticulously handpicked

profound impact we can have when we embrace the dreams and aspirations of others.

the finest materials, carefully stitching and shaping them

As Acts 7:33 KJV says, “Then said the Lord to him, Put

into a masterpiece that honored the legacy of the woman's

off thy shoes from thy feet: for the place where thou standest

late husband. With each stitch, he felt a profound connection

is holy ground.” In Ezekiel's case, the true holiness lay not in

to the craftsman who had come before him.

the ground, but in the love and compassion he poured into

Finally, the day arrived when Ezekiel unveiled the

his craft and the lives he touched along the way.

completed shoes. They were a sight to behold, radiating a impeccable craftsmanship were a testament to Ezekiel's talent and the unwavering love he had poured into their creation.

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Quick Decisions

by Danette Reeves

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God Himself expresses emotions in Scripture.

He feels compassion (Psalm 103:13), anger (Romans 1:18), love (John 3:16), hate (Proverbs 6:16), grief (Psalm 78:40 & 41), jealousy (Joshua 24:19), and joy (Zephaniah 3:17). His expressed emotions are pure and perfect—no hidden motives, no manipulations, pure and perfect.

I am not pure nor perfect. My sinful nature influences my emotions, with “self” at the center. I

ow often do I react in the heat of the

usually find myself in difficult circumstances when I

moment and later think, “Why did I do

allow my emotions to be the GPS for decisions. There

that?” or “Did I say that?” I react based

is good news: God offers hope!

on my feelings. Emotions are not wrong, but when

Romans 12:2 TLV states, “Do not be conformed

not submitted to Holy Spirit, they can lead us into

to this world but be transformed by the renewing of

temptation: temptation to disobey God’s Word. This

your mind, so that you may discern what is the will

can negatively impact our lives in general, but it can

of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

be especially detrimental within our marriages and

In Ephesians 4: 22-24 TLV, we read, “With respect to

relationships. Learning to handle our emotions wisely

your former lifestyle, you are to lay aside the old self

can make a huge difference in our lives.

corrupted by its deceitful desires, be renewed in the

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spirit of your mind, and put on the new self—created

speed limit, be impatient at traffic lights, and be

to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

pushy to get the sale item. Me! Me! Me! OR…we can

God has changed me from unrighteousness to

choose God’s wisdom. Be long-suffering with others,

righteousness through the blood of Jesus Christ. He

putting others before ourselves, searching Scripture,

has taken a sinner and made me a saint. However, that

and responding in a manner that reflects our Savior.

Only when I seek God and His wisdom constantly

sinful nature tries to slither back into control of my thoughts and emotions. Proverbs 2 tells me to seek true

and consistently will I be able to make good, Godly,

wisdom. While seeking wisdom, I will discover the

quick decisions. I don’t always have time to think

knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:1-5). Then what does

about the situation before words stream from my

God do? He gives wisdom, He shields, He guards, and

mouth. I need to fill my mind with Scripture and I

He protects. (Proverbs 2:6-8). Our foundation for wise

need Holy Spirit to fill my heart with Himself and to

decisions is in Proverbs 2:9-10 TLV: “Then you will

change my desires from self to God. Only then will

discern what is right, and just and fair—every good

my quick decisions be Godly decisions and have a

path. For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge

positive impact on my marriage, my relationships,

will be pleasant to your soul.”

and my life.

We have a choice every moment: seek man’s wisdom or God’s wisdom. Man’s wisdom says to About The Author

act on our emotions. We have the right to spew out whatever we think. We can be rude and expect everyone to bow to our desires. Go faster than the

Danette Reeves and her husband, Charlie, live in Cleveland, TN. They attend The Church at Grace Point.

One of their joys is being Oma and Opa to four grandchildren. Her heart’s desire is to be a student and a teacher of the Word, and a consistent follower of Jesus.

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Of Sticks and Stones: Exodus 3-4 & Joshua 5-8 Dr. Rob Debelak

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symbols of judgment. Respectively, God initiates decisive acts by Moses’ staff; in Joshua, critical victories conclude with stones.

Moses: Staff Asking Moses what he holds (Ex 4:2), God transforms his staff into a snake (4:3-5). By this piece of wood, Egyptian oppression is deconstructed as water becomes blood (7:17), gnats swarm (8:16-17), hail falls (9:23), and locusts cover the land (10:13). The sea parts and pharaoh’s forces are vanquished with the tree limb (Ex 14-15). Amalekite marauders are thwarted when Moses raises the shepherd’s tool in a prolonged hold while seated on a rock (17:8-16).

The scenes emphasize tyrants, terrain, and time are all

oses and Joshua were leaders of godly conviction. Deeply spiritual men, each interacts with God’s messenger (Exodus 3:2; Joshua

5:13), both stood on holy ground, removing their footwear

subject to God. Succeeding Moses (Deuteronomy 34:9), Joshua’s consecutive military engagements highlight the sustained extension of a spear and repeated mention of stones as signs

(Ex 3:5; Josh 5:15), and in unwavering faith saw God

of judgment.

topple daunting opponents (Ex 3:7-14; Josh 6-8). The

Joshua: Stones

initial pair of confrontations each faced employed earthen

Jericho lay in ruins (Joshua 6). Obedient to the LORD’s word, Joshua silently marched Israel’s fighting men around the stronghold (6:1) – once daily for six days (6:6-15). On the seventh day, the same path was traveled seven times (6:16-20). Ram horns sounded by priests were accompanied by warrior cries, and the city collapsed (6:45). Not a single man of Israel’s ranks was reported lost.

Joshua warned his troops against taking spoils of war – in this

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case, these were reserved for God (6:18-19). Unknown to the military commander, this prohibition was secretly violated.

As a result, when Ai was attacked, Israel tragically lost 36 men near stone quarries (7:1-5). Distraught, Joshua prays for discernment (7:6-18), and the guilty party is discovered.

Choosing identification with those under judgment, Achan, like a city reduced to rubble, was judged by stoning and buried beneath a pile of rocks (7:19-26).

Ai (“rubbish heap”) remained under God’s judgment (8:1-2). Strategic plans for ambushing the city positioned a contingent of Israel’s forces behind the target (8:3-4). At the same time, Joshua led a frontal assault (8:5). Feigning retreat with the enemy soldiers in hot pursuit, the ruse produced a false sense of security (8:6-7). The city was vulnerable by luring Ai’s defense into the open (8:14-17). At God’s order, Joshua signals his men by pointing a javelin – a stick (8:18).

Powerful Symbols Vast resources (Egypt), immense aggression (Amalek), power structures (Jericho), enormous sin (Achan), or formidable foes (Ai) are no match for God. Using literary art, illustrating stalwart conviction in arenas of conflict communicates that teaching the faith is taken seriously.

Even small details, like sticks and stones, stress the importance of trusting God and avoiding downfall.

That puts a young shepherd boy in good company (1 Samuel 17)! Like his ancestors, he stood on a hot battlefield facing a massive problem. His opponent taunted him for coming to the fight armed with a dog’s toy (v 43 a stick).

David, though, brought a heart burning with confidence in God (v 46)! Loading a single stone into his sling (v 49)…he rocked the giant to sleep.

Like Moses lifting his staff over a sea or a battlefield (Exodus overcome (8:26). Ai’s king hangs on a tree (Deuteronomy 21:22-23), buried later that day under a heap of stones (Joshua 8:29).

About The Author

14 and 17:8-16), Joshua sustains the raised spear until Ai is 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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Rhythms and Rides Great local talent is lined up for the stage this year. On Friday, May 17th, there will be two bands out of Georgia performing. From 6-8 pm, Rockwood will be performing and from 8-10 pm, Double Granite will take the stage. On Saturday, May 18th Bettin the Mule out of Calhoun, GA will be performing from 8-10 pm.

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If you don’t get to make it the first weekend, don’t

worry, you will have another chance. There is even more great talent lined up for the very next weekend. On Friday, May 24th a local Dalton, GA band called Stuck in the Ridges will perform from 6-8 pm. Following them from 8-10 pm, a local artist is taking the stage. Award-winning, singersongwriter Josh Bearden will be performing. Josh is an International Singer Songwriter Association multi-award winner. On Saturday, May 25th, two of Dalton's most popular bands will perform. R&P Band will be on stage from 6-8 pm and then, the Buckner Brothers will continue the great entertainment from 8-10 pm.

The Modern Midways will once again be the midway vendor; they offer some of the finest rides in the midway entertainment. This year they will bring two new rides, The Giant Wheel and Pharoh’s Fury.

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education, and its stimulation of youthful participation. For

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Fair that is held in October of each year. All applicants must

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Georgia. The scholarship is awarded to the most deserving

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student applicant based on his/her grades, school and

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in August 2024. For an application, send an inquiry and fill

Now and Then

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“For the newcomers, it’s fun to know the history of the

the website www.northgafair.com or call (706) 278-1712.

29th Annual Spring Carnival and what’s brought us to this

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point,” Frankie Shipman, Secretary, explains.

In the Spring of 1949, after years of war and the great

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depression, the North Georgia Fair Association was

The fairgrounds also host several events at the facilities

organized to conduct annual fairs in Whitfield County. It

throughout the year from rodeos to car shows. There is

held its inaugural fair on October 17-22, 1949, and remains a

some type of event being held most weekends.

cultural tradition.

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Several years later the management and directors

The Annual Spring Carnival is a place where laughter

decided to bring another big event to the fairgrounds. In

is the common language, and the magic of childhood is

the Spring of 1995, the fairgrounds held their first Spring

alive and well. It’s clear that the event is more than just

Carnival. For several years the Spring Carnival was held as

a fair. It is a place where memories are made, where the

a four-day event. In 2021, the decision was made to change

worries of daily life

the Spring Carnival to an eleven-day event giving the people

are forgotten, even if

of Dalton, Georgia, and the surrounding area, two full

just for a moment, and

weekends of great entertainment and rides to enjoy. Now

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here in the year 2024, the Spring Carnival is still bringing joy

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and excitement to the Dalton area.

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How Many Gods Do You Have?

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by Dr. Alan Hix

hen I go to our local Chinese restaurant, I am

give meaning and purpose to their lives. They recognized

faced with three counters with many food

the limitations of their understanding and erected an altar to

options as well as a fresh grill station. Since I

the "unknown god" in acknowledgment of this gap in their

can’t eat all of it, I’m forced to narrow all those options to

knowledge. Paul seizes on this recognition and introduces

just a few. Do I walk by the counters and choose the foods

them to the God who is not unknown but has made Himself

that “speak to me,” or do I try to insert some logic into the

known through creation and, ultimately, through Jesus Christ.

situation by saying, “last time I had this, so this time I’ll have that?” We struggle with all these choices because we don’t want to miss out on something good.

In Acts 17:16-34, the apostle Paul finds himself in the city of Athens, surrounded by a culture rich in philosophy, art, and spirituality. As he walks through the city, his spirit is provoked by the numerous idols and altars dedicated to various gods.

The scene unfolds as Paul stands before the Areopagus, the hill where Athenian philosophers gathered to discuss new ideas. In this intellectual and spiritual hub, Paul addresses the crowd with a thought-provoking statement: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of

Paul points them to the God who created the world

your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To

and everything in it-- the Lord of heaven and earth. He

the unknown god’” (Acts 17:22-23 ESV).

challenges the Athenians to reconsider their worship of

I have walked the street that leads from the Areopagus

lifeless idols and turn to the living God who offers salvation

to the forum at the center of the ancient city of Athens. Every

through Jesus Christ. In Acts 17:28, he quotes their own

few yards, I saw the remains of statues that were dedicated

poets, saying, “In him, we live and move and have our

to the various gods in the Greek pantheon. It was easy to see

being.” Paul emphasizes the personal and intimate nature of

how these examples of misplaced devotion distressed Paul.

the relationship with the one true God.

Instead of berating the Athenians for their multitude

As we navigate the complexities of the modern world,

of gods, Paul uses their religious zeal as a starting point for

the question remains relevant: “How many gods do you

sharing the gospel. The question Paul poses to the Athenians

have?” It challenges us to examine our priorities, allegiances,

is timeless and applicable to every person, in every culture,

and the things we hold dear. The timeless message from

throughout history: “How many gods do you have?” This

Acts 17 urges us to turn away from the idols that captivate

question transcends the physical idols of ancient Athens,

our hearts and minds and turn toward the one true God,

extending to the idols of our hearts and minds today. In our

who offers eternal life through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ.

modern world, the gods we worship may not be made of The Athenians, like many people today, were searching for something beyond themselves, something that could

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About The Author

stone or wood, but they are equally real and influential.

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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I Prayed and Things Got Worse

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by Kristen West

ne of the things I love most about the Bible is

“That day Pharaoh commanded the overseers of the

how we can take the stories written on those

people as well as their foremen: ‘Don’t continue to supply

crisp pages, lay them over our own lives, and see

the people with straw for making bricks, as before. They

ourselves so clearly in the application.

An all-time favorite of mine is Moses. If you are living

and breathing right now, then you can definitely find yourself somewhere in the up’s and down’s of any one of his life’s adventures.

must go and gather straw for themselves. But require the same quota of bricks…as before…they are slackers…’”

(Exodus 5:6-8 CSB).

The children of Israel were horrified and made a beeline to Moses in anger.

Here’s a perfect example: How many times have

“May the Lord take note of you and judge…” (vs.21).

you prayed for something to improve only to discover it

Can you imagine how bamboozled Moses must have

seemingly got worse? That happened to Moses!

been? The children of Israel just went from the frying pan to the fire! This didn’t look anything like what God had promised. Moses went to bat for God’s people and things got much worse.

Of course, we know what happens next. Right around the corner was the Red Sea and the miraculous deliverance that God had planned. But they didn’t know that. They couldn’t see passed their crushing circumstances. Can you relate? How many times have you found yourself frustrated or angry at God because things seemed to get worse after you prayed?

We don’t generally see the big picture. But God does. And His promises remain true even when it looks like the

After having his initial chat with God about delivering

Pharaohs in our lives have only increased our suffering.

the children of Israel from their slavery in Egypt, Moses set

He “is the same yesterday and today and forever”

out to do just that. The simplicity of his mission was before

(Hebrews 13:8 CSV). The same God who had the Red Sea

him – free God’s people from bondage and then lead them

deliverance ready for His people then is the same God who

into the promised land.

has a perfect plan in place and ready for you today. When

When he got to Pharaoh, however, he was met with

He chooses to unveil it is completely up to Him.

hardened resistance. Worse yet, the heavy work load increased after Moses confronted Pharaoh!

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About The Author

that the children of Israel had been suffering under was

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 Breakfast Surprise for Mother’s Day

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ith Mother's Day just around the corner, here’s something special to consider making for the moms, grandmothers and/or the special ladies

in your life. Here’s the story of two siblings who made something special for their wonderful mom, Mrs. Johnson.

Alex, who was ten years old, and Emma, who was eight, put their heads together to come up with the perfect Mother's Day surprise. After some brainstorming, they decided to make breakfast for their mom.

Ingredients • 2 slices of bread • 2 eggs • 2 tablespoons of butter • 1/4 cup of milk • 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract • A pinch of salt • A heart-shaped cookie cutter • A frying pan • Just enough powdered sugar to sprinkle • Pancake syrup On Mother’s Day morning, they woke up early, tip-toed to the kitchen, and prepared this breakfast for their mom. As the two siblings placed the plates on the dining table, they couldn’t help but smile at their creation. The heart-shaped eggs in the middle of the toast looked perfect, just like their love for their mom. They sprinkled some powdered sugar on top and set out the syrup just in case Mom wanted some.

You can follow along with Alex and Emma: First, Alex and Emma washed their hands thoroughly, just like their mom always taught them. They cracked the eggs into a bowl and added the milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Alex took a whisk and beat the mixture until it was smooth and creamy.

Emma, with her tiny fingers, used the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a heart-shaped hole in the center of

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each slice of bread. It was a bit tricky, but they giggled and helped each other.

They put a frying pan on the stove and turned the heat to medium. Alex added the butter and let it melt until it bubbled and sizzled. Carefully, they placed the slices of bread with heart-shaped centers in the pan and let them toast for a minute on one side. Once the bread was slightly golden, they flipped the slices over with a spatula to toast the other side.

Emma, who was in charge of the egg mixture, poured it into the heart-shaped holes they had cut in the bread slices. They watched as it filled up, like a heart full of love.

They cooked the eggs until they were set, which took about 2-3 minutes.

Finally, they carefully used the spatula to lift the heartshaped breakfast treats out of the pan and onto a plate.

When their mom came down to the kitchen, her eyes filled with tears of joy. She hugged Alex and Emma tightly, feeling so loved and appreciated. “This is the best Mother’s Day surprise ever,” she said.

With a simple recipe and a lot of love, Alex and Emma showed their mom just how much she meant to them on that special day. It wasn’t about the food; it was about the thought, effort, and love they put into making it, just like the thought, effort, and love their mom put into each and every day.

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Fight the Good Fight

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So many Saints have walked through this life.

It doesn’t mean they did it without a thorn in their side.

This world can be rough, this world can prolong.

Keep the joy of the Lord, keep singing His song.

Fight the good fight, keep the faith.

Think about things like entering through that gate.

Be content and enjoy what God has given you.

A positive person’s complaints will be very few.

Follow Jesus no matter where He takes you.

He has promised to never leave or forsake you.

Our mansions there will be absolutely priceless.

He only built them for His children, the righteous.

So, don’t hide your light under a pail.

That’s when you’ll find people dying and going to hell.

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Seeking Wellness

I

by Richard Eberhart

would like to introduce myself: I am Richard Eberhart

The anger was quickly turned to a drive for

and I have had Type 1 diabetes mellitus for 43 years.

knowledge. I opened my Bible and read Isaiah 58. At

The first 10 years I was under the close eye of my

verse 6 (“loose the bonds of wickedness”) a proverbial

mother who made sure that I was eating a well balanced

lightbulb went on to show me that my current diet was

diet, checking my blood sugar and taking my insulin

all the wickedness in my life. I was not being a good

injections. During the first decade of my diagnosis

nurse by not following Hippocrates who said, “Let food

nothing slowed me down, thanks to my father who

be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” This is when

always reminded me that I can do anything. I loved

I made the decision that I would follow a Lent Fast for

being outside, playing football, and just hanging out with

the Lent in 2022.

friends. I did have to do

The Lent Fast is no food from sunset on Fat

more than most kids

Tuesday until sunrise on Sunday, Little Easter.

my age as I had to

I had no food for 40 days and during this

learn to take care

time God walked with me. I walked

of my diabetes.

five miles every

After high

day of my fast

school, I worked

plus, I did

EMS for more

two 10 mile

than 21 years. I

hikes and

felt a strong desire

one 18.5 mile

to help others

hike. With the

with diabetes. After

use of my insulin

working full time

pump and Dexcom

as a paramedic, being

Continuous Glucose

a husband and father of

Meter, I was able to

two and attending college, I

reduce my insulin to

became a registered nurse. I worked

prevent low blood

in the emergency department and then went on to be a

sugar. This treatment has

diabetes educator.

me now in excellent control

For the next few years, I believed that I was helping

of my diabetes with my current

people with diabetes but my health was not the best. I was

HgbA1c at 4.9%. I now eat food that Jesus would have

gaining weight. I was over 290 pounds. My A1c was in

eaten, whole foods that grow naturally. Today I still fast

good control but my total daily insulin was over 100 units

at least once a week. I am 100 lbs lighter now and feel like

a day. My endocrinologist and my PCP said that I needed

I’m healthier and living the best version of myself, due to

to exercise and stop eating carbohydrates. I started walking

my determination to seek wellness.

Appalachian Trail. I started the trail at 256 pounds and at Bly Gap in North Carolina, I was still 256 pounds. I felt disappointment and anger.

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everyday and got ready to hike the Georgia section of the Richard Eberhart: 44 years Type 1 Diabetic, 21 years paramedic, 15 years RN with a bachelor’s degree, married to Janet, 30 years. We have 2 adult children, William and Elizabeth. We also have a 3-year-old grandson who keeps us moving. I enjoy walking/hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with family.

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Even Children Can Live For Jesus

by Leslie Nolen Bennett

I

have been spending my days in the classroom with

When I was a child, I had a desire in my heart to do

children for thirty-four years and believe it or not, I still

something special for the Lord. I invited Him into my heart,

love it! People often ask me, “How do you deal with kids

but realized I was young and couldn’t do much. I wanted

every day?” My response is this: “I do my best to treat the

my life to be pleasing in His sight. I even wrote a poem

students the way I would want my own kids to be treated.”

expressing my feelings on the subject.

There is nothing quite like the innocence of a child.

Their smiles and hugs are the best. It is clear in scripture that children held a special place in Jesus’ heart. In fact, He considered them to be the greatest in the kingdom. He also made it clear that His disciples should change their ways and be more like little children if they wanted to enter heaven.

“At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

I Want My Life To Count Although I may be young, with nothing much to give.

I want my life to count, while on this earth I live.

Soon I’ll stand before my Lord and all my works I’ll see.

‘Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ He

Only what was done for Him will last eternally.

called a little child to him, and placed the child among

So as I live from day to day, Lord, help me most of all,

them. And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and

To uplift You in what I do or else not do at all.

become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven’” (Matthew 18:1-3 NIV).

Maybe Jesus was referring to the innocence of a child.

As I grew into adulthood, I failed the Lord in many

Or He could have been referring to the trusting ways of a

ways, but there was never any doubt that He loved me

child. Perhaps it was their obedience He was talking about.

with an unconditional love. Forgiveness has always been

It was possibly the love they had for others. Actually, it could have been all of these things.

available when I have come to Him with the messes I have made. His promises are still true today.

The same God who placed a desire in my heart to live for Him as a child is still with me today. He has never failed me and He never will. I encourage parents to talk to your children about Jesus.

Let them know that He loves them unconditionally and wants to have a personal relationship with them. Be an example to your children by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life.

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Teach them how to live for Jesus.

Leslie Bennett is a kindergarten assistant at Michigan Avenue School. She is a member of First Baptist Church and sings in the adult choir. She manages a blog at ohyeshedid.org.

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My Journey of Faith Includes a Bus!

W

by Mary Wanda Lindsey

hen I was growing up our neighborhood

the promise of God. Abraham, when he was tried, obeyed

consisted of our house with five

and offered Isaac as a sacrifice to God. Isaac blessed Jacob

children, my aunt's house with four children,

and Esau concerning things to come. Jacob blessed both

and my grandparent's house. As youngsters, my sister,

the sons of Joseph and worshiped leaning upon the top of

cousin, and I wanted to attend church. What we did then you

a staff. Joseph promised that the children of Israel would

probably could not do now. We persuaded our parents to

leave Egypt and be free. Moses accepted the call from

let us go to church on a Trailways bus! We loved everything

God, forsook all his riches and power and led his people to

about that adventure, especially attending church.

freedom. Joshua prayed and did as the Lord instructed and the walls of Jericho came tumbling down.

Having faith has helped me during times of adversities and oppositions. My favorite scripture verse is “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalms 46:10 KJV). I remind myself often that God keeps His promises. “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have showed toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the Saints, and do minister” (Hebrews 6:10 KJV). The Apostle Paul taught that those who exercise faith in Jesus Christ will inherit a place in the kingdom of God. Paul also explained the ways in which the fullness of the gospel is a higher, more complete law that replaces the law of Moses. He exhorted the saints to follow this

For a long time, I have thought of us wanting so badly to go to church. I believe now that our strong desire to

“new and living way” by putting their faith in Jesus Christ (Hebrews 19:19-22 KJV).

attend church was, in fact, our God-given gift of faith. As I

Our bus ride adventure led to many wonderful blessings

have studied the scriptures, I have learned that “Faith is the

in our lives. It wasn’t long until our parents began attending

substance (assurance, basis, foundation) of things hoped for,

services. My dad, cousin, sister, and I soon accepted the

the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 KJV). Paul in

gospel of Jesus Christ and were baptized. Attending Sunday

Hebrews 11:4-12,17-34 gives us some examples of people in the

school, singing in the choir, and playing on the softball team

scriptures who have accomplished great things through faith.

were experiences that drew us closer to each other and to

For instance, by faith, Abel offered a sacrifice and

God. My husband and I, and my cousin and her husband,

obtained a witness from God that he was a righteous man.

were married by the revered pastor of that church.

Enoch did not die but was translated because he believed

I am so thankful that as young children we exercised

and had a testimony of God. Noah listened to the Lord,

our faith and followed the promptings of the Spirit to attend

made preparation, saved his family and all the animals,

church because it shaped our lives for good in so many ways

and became heir of righteousness. Abraham was called

– starting on a Trailways!

inheritance, and became the Father of all Nations. Sara conceived a son, Isaac, in her old age because she believed

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by the Lord. He obeyed, left his birthplace, received an Mary Wanda Lindsey loves the Lord and His people.

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

Baptist

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

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

706-259-7045 South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 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

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 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

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

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