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GoodNews for Music Lovers

8 Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ

by Hayden Lanier

GoodNews Money Matters

10 The One Big Beautiful Bill: A New Era for Retirement Planning

by Rick Hughes GoodNews for Men

12 Keep Your Heart Open

by Chris Mullis

GoodNews for Pet Lovers

14 A Heart of Gold

by Tammy Madden

GoodNews for Kids

16 Chatty Critters and Friends Series: Squawking like a Chicken

by Jan Merop

GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

18 The Ripple Effects of Our Obedience

by Mario L. Miller GoodNews for Life

20 The Power of God’s Word

by Paula Burgner

GoodNews for Athletes

28 Running With Purpose in My 80s

by Bill Silvers GoodNews for Discovering More

30 Who Knew?

by Garrett Nudd

GoodNews for your Taste Buds

32 Skillet Fried Green Tomatoes GoodNews Poetry

34 What God Is Like

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by Chrissie Joy Jackson

GoodNews to honor Mothers

36 Hope Is in the Room

by Katie Loveless

GoodNews for Health & Fitness

38 Six Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

by Aaron Mendez

GoodNews on Prayer

40 The Four Elements of Prayer

by Jennifer Govea

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GoodNews en Español

42 Cuatro elementos de la oración

por Jennifer Govea

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24 Faithful Stewardship

for Lasting Impact with The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia

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Gò0dNews for Music Lovers Bluegrass, Orchestras, and the Body of Christ

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by Hayden Lanier

or the past two to three years, I have been on a

orchestra plays a different part. And, like in music, each part

bluegrass kick in my music-listening tastes. What

of Christ’s body comes together to form something beautiful

I think makes this genre unique and well worth

that can only be knitted together by the rich diversity of

listening to is the blending of instruments. In bluegrass

people’s unique giftings.

music, there is typically a guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and

It is good to reflect on and recognize how God has

banjo (or additional instruments, such as an upright bass)

gifted and equipped you to serve and share. There may be

all playing at the same time. Each instrument plays a

a temptation to try to be someone or something you are

different melody, harmony, or strumming pattern, yet they

not, but we should consider how the interests and abilities

all combine to produce a truly incredible sound. Bluegrass

God has given us coincide with our calling. Do you enjoy

songs can be upbeat or somber, joyful songs for dancing, or

fellowship or showing hospitality to others? Then

melancholy songs intended for solitary reflection, and each

spend time with them, welcoming them into your

instrument works together to produce the desired sound

home and sharing your time with them. Are you

and effect on the listener.

a talented writer, musician, or speaker? Then

The same applies to a concert band or an orchestra.

take the opportunities you have to write, play, or

These are all made up of a wide variety of instruments,

proclaim God’s truths to the world. Are you an

from woodwinds and brass to percussion and

introvert who feels more comfortable keeping to

strings, or perhaps even a vocalist accompanist. Each

yourself? Then seek out ways to serve in your

instrument plays a different part, or maybe even

local church behind the scenes, performing the

within each section of instruments, there are

tasks that don’t receive recognition but are no

different parts being played! But when the

less important.

entire group of musicians comes together,

Those who are in Christ are the family

every note played or plucked melds together to

of God, the church of Christ, and the

produce something wondrous.

people led and filled by His Spirit.

I believe the arrangement of a bluegrass

If we were a bluegrass group,

group or an orchestra illustrates how the

some of us would be fiddles, some

body of Christ works. God’s Word teaches

mandolins, and some banjos. If

us in 1 Corinthians 12 that Christians are

we were an orchestra, some of us

different members of the body of Christ

would be clarinets, some trumpets,

led by the same Spirit. He made

and others violins. In the Church, some

us different parts, but we work

of us are preachers and teachers, others

together to love Christ and serve

possess a welcoming spirit, and many

His church. Some are teachers,

support ministry in ways that go unseen.

Regardless of our role or calling, we are all called to serve.

others have faith. Not everyone should be a pastor, not

However God has equipped you, look for how you can

everyone should lead worship, not everyone should help in

glorify Him and make Him known to a world desperate for

the nursery, and not everyone should run a sound board.

the truth.

We all have different jobs as part of the body of Christ, just like each instrument in a bluegrass group or an

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About The Author

some have the gift of wisdom, some have knowledge, and

Hayden Lanier is a follower of Jesus, a graduate of Shorter University, and he works as an elementary school teacher.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: A New Era for Retirement Planning with

Money Matters Rick Hughes 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.

F

or years, the financial world has been holding its breath

raised from $10,000 to $40,000 through 2029 (for those earning

for the "sunset" of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).

under $500,000). Combined with a permanently higher standard

That uncertainty ended on July 4, 2025, when the One

deduction—now $31,500 for married couples—more Americans

Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. This

can keep a larger portion of their hard-earned savings.

sweeping legislation does more than just extend existing rules;

A Landmark Shift in Estate Planning

it fundamentally reshapes the landscape for retirees, business

For those focused on legacy, the OBBBA is a game-changer.

owners, and families looking to protect their legacy.

The federal estate and gift tax exemption has been increased

Permanent Tax Clarity

to $15 million per individual ($30 million for couples) for

The most significant win for retirees is the permanent

2026 and beyond. This "permanence" means that instead of the

extension of the individual income tax brackets. Previously, tax

exemption automatically dropping back to roughly $7 million,

rates were scheduled to spike in 2026, which would have hit

it would now take an act of Congress to lower it. This provides

those on fixed incomes particularly hard. By making the lower

a unique window to move assets out of your taxable estate

10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37% brackets permanent,

without the fear of a looming deadline.

the OBBBA provides a stable foundation for long-term income

Looking Ahead: Trump Accounts and Healthcare

planning. You can now project your tax liability with much

The bill also looks to the future with the creation of

greater confidence, making strategies like Roth conversions

“Trump Accounts”—tax-deferred investment vehicles for

more attractive while rates remain at these historic lows.

children under 18. Additionally, it expands HSA eligibility,

The “Senior Bonus” and Social Security

allowing “Bronze” and “Catastrophic” plans to qualify as high-

A cornerstone of the OBBBA is the new Senior Bonus

deductible health plans (HDHPs), giving more people access to

Deduction. Available from 2025 through 2028, taxpayers aged

triple-tax-advantaged savings for healthcare costs in retirement.

65 and older can claim an additional deduction of up to $6,000

Conclusion

per person ($12,000 for married couples).

While the bill did not officially repeal the tax on Social

The One Big Beautiful Bill offers a rare gift in the financial world: clarity. However, many of its most beneficial

Security benefits, this bonus deduction acts as a powerful

provisions—like the Senior Bonus and the expanded SALT

"workaround." For middle-income retirees, this extra deduction

cap—are temporary and set to expire after 2028 or 2029.

can lower your taxable income enough to significantly reduce

Proactive Planning Tip: Now is the time to review your

—or even eliminate—the federal tax burden on your Social

"tax-optimized" retirement strategy. Whether it's accelerating a

Security checks. Note that this benefit phases out for single filers

Roth conversion or re-evaluating your estate plan, the window

earning over $75,000 and joint filers over $150,000, so timing

of opportunity is open, but it won't stay open forever.

your withdrawals is more critical than ever.

Contact Hughes Retirement Group today to discuss the

SALT Relief and Standard Deductions

impact of the OBBA on your retirement today by calling or

The OBBBA also addresses the "SALT" (State and Local Tax) cap, which has been a pain point for many. The limit has been

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Gò0dNews for Men

Keep Your Heart Open

by Chris Mullis

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atthew 26:69-75 NLT: “Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, ‘You were one of those with Jesus the

Galilean.’ But Peter denied it in front of everyone. ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about,’ he said. Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, ‘This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.’ Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. ‘I don’t even know the man,’ he said. A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, ‘You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent.’ Peter swore, ‘A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!’ And immediately the rooster crowed. Suddenly, Jesus’ words flashed through Peter’s mind: ‘Before the rooster crows, you will deny three times that you even know me.” And he went away, weeping bitterly.’”

soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the garden. And yet, Jesus

Someone out there needs to read this.

never hardened His heart. He still loved. He still forgave.

I know you’re hurting because you’ve been betrayed.

He still held his heart open, even on the cross. In fact, Jesus

Or maybe you’re just disappointed because someone

made Peter—the one who denied Him three times—the rock

you trusted failed you. Maybe you’ve been abandoned.

foundation upon which He built the Christian Church.

Whatever it is, the pain cuts deep—not just because of what

Jesus calls us to love—despite the fact that we will

they did, but because you loved them honestly. You showed

sometimes be hurt, and even though people will often fail

up. You gave your heart. And they walked away.

us. Jesus calls us to love as He loves us because love is the

Believe me, I’ve been there.

only way to heal the world. When we choose to keep our hearts

Over the years, I’ve faced betrayal from many people

open, we bear witness to a different kind of strength—not

I loved—family, friends, even ministry partners I called

the kind that builds walls or crushes our enemies, but the

brothers and sisters in Christ. Sometimes people you pray

kind that carries a cross and offers forgiveness.

with, labor beside, even cry with disappear without warning

If you're reading this and you’re tempted to give

or explanation. Sometimes they hurt you in ways you never

up on people…I understand. But don’t let their betrayal

saw coming. Sometimes they just walk away.

or disappointment or pain harden your heart. Don’t let

I’ve often been tempted to just close off my heart. Maybe you’ve felt that too. You think, ‘If I don’t let anyone in, I can’t be wounded again.’ It feels safer. Cleaner. Easier.

But that’s not the way of Christ. Christ is love. And love is beautiful. Love is worth it, even though love is vulnerable and brings with it the possibility of being hurt. If you close off the pain, you close off the grace. So I keep my heart open.

disappointment deaden your faith.

There is still goodness in the world. There are still people worth trusting. And most of all, there is a Savior who knows exactly how you feel. He never walked away. And He never will.

So I choose to keep my heart open like Christ. And I hope you will too.

Peter with a denial, the disciples who ran away when the

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About The Author

Jesus knew betrayal intimately—Judas with a kiss,

Rev. Chris Mullis is an ordained minister in the Global Methodist Church with a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Pastor Chris’s ministry has spanned twenty years and four different churches in Georgia. Chris recently moved to Jackson, GA, to serve Stark Methodist Church.

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A Heart of Gold

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by Tammy Madden

roverbs 12:10 LSB: “A righteous man knows

surgeries, the loss of her grandparents, and so much

the value of the life of his animal.”

more. He taught himself how to be her service dog. He

He was just a baby, a five-week-old puppy.

had a heart of gold and he loved fiercely. He became

We pulled in the driveway to get him, and there he

a family member. Not just to us, but to our whole

stood, in the rain, drenched. He looked so pitiful.

family. This little terrier/poodle became our fourth

There we sat, the three of us in my husband's little

family member. He laid with her in the yard on hot

truck, my husband and I and our six-year-old special

lazy summer days, and he watched her carefully as we

needs heart transplant daughter. My husband and I

tried to walk her in the snow.

looked at each other wondering if we had just made

Then it happened. His steps became slower.

a huge mistake. Were we ready to take on this poor

He didn't play as much, but he never left her side.

flea-ridden puppy and take care of our daughter,

No matter how bad he felt, he always put her first.

who didn't walk alone, still had a feeding tube, and

With each passing year, we prayed for God to give us another year. But the rainbow bridge was getting closer, and we knew it.

On one cold fall morning, we got up, and we knew it was time to say goodbye. It was indeed time to send him to Heaven and allow him to be able to run and play again. My sister came that day. She knew we couldn't do it. She held him at the vet until he ran across the rainbow bridge.

We miss him every day. The days are hard, but the nights are harder. However, six years before he left us we got a new little shih Tzu. T-Bone showed him the

required many trips back and forth to Atlanta? What

ropes before he left this world. He taught him how to

would we do with this little guy while we did all that?

care for his girl and he taught him well.

The clock was ticking. It was getting dark. Our baby

There will never be another T-Bone, but there will

girl was staring him down and falling in love with him

always and forever be a dog in our home. On that wet,

with every second that slipped by.

rainy, cold day all those years ago, we didn't rescue

So the decision was made. We chose to take him,

him… he rescued us.

to love him, to feed him, to play with him and to puppy. T-Bone is what she named him.

He became so much more than a dog. He became her best friend, her comfort during heart procedures,

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Chatty Critters and Friends Series: Squawking like a Chicken

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by Jan Merop

eck, peck, peck! Squawk! Squawk! Squawk!

The sounds from the chicken yard were pretty

dependable. Either the chickens were pecking at

their feed or squawking at intruders or some annoyance.

together. They were determined to live out their days happy in their God-given life as chickens.

Sassy’s spirits soared beyond the henhouse roof, much like that of the eagle.

But not all the chickens were content with how things were.

“Why does the rooster get to crow every morning? I’d

like to try that myself,” said Sassy, the chicken. “It’s not like I get to sleep in while he shatters the morning silence with his racket!”

In the background his proud COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO could be heard loud and clear as it announced the dawning of a new day.

Sassy’s friend, Bessie, contentedly warmed her eggs.

She squawked only when danger was near. Wanting to help her friend, she said, “Why not be satisfied with your unique role? You haven’t been given a voice to crow! With all the squawking and complaining you do, your voice sounds like rusty nails being pulled from the coop.”

Sassie ruffled her feathers till she looked about to pop!

“Humph!” she muttered under her breath while thinking about the words of her friend.

Does my voice really sound like rusty nails? She cringed. That means even if I could crow, it wouldn’t be with the giftedness God gave the rooster.

Exploring Truth Through God’s Creation “I have learned in whatever state I am to be content…

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:11 & 13 KJV).

The Message puts it this way: “I’ve learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances.

I’m just as happy with little as with much, with much as with little. I’ve found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. Whatever I have, wherever I am, I can make it through anything in the One who makes me who I am.”

The Chicken and You

We can peck and squawk – ever complaining and never getting anywhere. Or we can soar high like the eagle rejoicing in who God made us to be.

After all, even a contented chicken carries out God’s plan with the heart of freedom seen in the eagle.

Your attitude will determine your soul’s altitude. The choice is yours.

Meanwhile, an eagle flew high above the chicken coop—not

Let your spirit soar no matter who or where you are!

wishing for a warm hen house to live in, but delighted to be who his Creator designed him to be.

“Bessie,” said Sassy, “you’re right.

From that time on Sassie, Bessie, and the other chickens clucked contentedly

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The Ripple Effects of Our Obedience

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by Mario L. Miller

here are times when the Holy Spirit speaks in a way that marks you. It isn’t loud. It isn’t dramatic. It’s a whisper that settles in the heart and refuses to leave.

Recently, I heard these words inside: “You will never know the ripple effects of

your obedience.”

It felt less like information and more like invitation.

This is why Jesus said: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (John 14:15 NASB).

Love is the fuel of obedience. Obedience is the expression of love.

And when Jesus speaks of “commandments,” He is not describing rigid rules; He is describing assignments—the delegated pieces of His heart entrusted to each of us. His

God was drawing my attention to something bigger

command becomes your mission. His intention becomes

than what I could see—a reminder that obedience is not

your assignment. His race becomes your lane.

measured by what happens in the moment, but by what heaven sets in motion through a surrendered heart.

Obedience: Love in Motion

Obedience is not performance. Obedience is partnership.

Jesus: The Perfect Pattern of Obedience The greatest picture of obedience is Jesus Himself.

In Scripture, obedience is never framed as cold duty

Everything He did—from His silence before Pilate to His

or religious pressure. The biblical word used by Jesus—

compassion for the broken—flowed from His relationship

tēreō—means to keep, guard, treasure. It describes a heart

with the Father.

that values what God says so deeply that it watches over His words as if they were the most precious thing in life.

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He said: “I have come down from heaven not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me” (John 6:38 NASB).

And Scripture tells us: “He humbled Himself by

God measures obedience differently than we do. We

becoming obedient to the point of death—even death on a

measure by results; He measures by faithfulness.

cross” (Philippians 2:8 NASB).

The Secret of Ripple Effects

Jesus’ obedience carried eternal ripples: • Salvation opened to all humanity.

Here is the truth: You will see the first ripple, but heaven sees the last one.

• Sin and death were defeated.

You may never know:

• The Holy Spirit was poured out.

• The person your encouragement rescued.

• Sons and daughters were restored.

• The child your example will influence decades

• The Church was born.

from now.

• Generations were changed.

• The prayer that redirected someone’s future.

His obedience is not just a story to admire—it’s the

• The seed you sowed that becomes someone

pattern we imitate. Every “yes” Jesus gave was rooted in

else’s breakthrough.

love. And every “yes” from us flows from the same place.

• The atmosphere you shifted just by saying “yes.”

Taking Up His Baton: Your Assignment

The Lord keeps the full account. Eternity reveals the rest.

Hebrews describes the Christian life like a relay race:

Your obedience is never small to heaven. It is never

“Let us run with endurance the race set before us, fixing

wasted. It is never unseen. It is never without impact.

our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:1–2 NASB).

Closing Prayer

When Jesus finished His earthly race, He placed the

Father, we thank You for the gentle way You speak to us.

baton—the assignment of heaven—into the hands of His

Your words steady us, strengthen us, and call us back into

people. To obey is to prophetically step into the same flow

alignment with Your heart. We acknowledge that life with

of purpose that guided His life.

You is precious, but it is not always simple. Your life to us is

I often think of it this way: His assignment becomes my assignment. We take up His heart. We carry His mission.

We respond to His whisper.

And when we do, heaven begins to move.

Why Obedience Creates Ripples You Cannot Measure The Kingdom rarely announces itself with immediate results. Instead, God hides miracles inside obedience.

• Moses’ obedience brought Israel out of Egypt.

• David’s obedience took down a giant.

• Mary’s obedience ushered Christ into the world.

• Esther’s obedience saved a nation.

• Philip’s obedience carried the Gospel into Africa.

• A boy’s obedience fed thousands.

Not one of them saw the full ripple in their lifetime. But the ripple continued anyway.

never simple—it’s complicated, tough, and rough at times— but You always know what to say when we need it most.

Today, let this reminder—this truth about obedience and its unseen ripple effects—break barriers within us.

Remove the calluses from our hearts and clear the film from our eyes. Re-engage us with Your assignment. Reconnect us to Your purpose. Restore within us the joy of saying “yes” to You again.

Father, we surrender the need to understand outcomes.

We release the fear of inadequacy. We lay down the desire to measure our own impact. And we choose the simplicity of obedience—trusting that every step of faith carries Your breath and fulfills Your intention.

Holy Spirit, awaken our sensitivity. Jesus, anchor our love. Father, align our lives with heaven’s assignment.

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Every time you obey:

far beyond what we will ever see in our lifetime.

• A heart softens.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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• A generational chain breaks.

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The Power of God’s Word

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by Paula Burgner

hen you are going through a battle and you

you that He can turn the impossible into the possible.

feel like you can’t win, just know that you are

Philippians 4:13 KJV tells us: “I can do all things through

not alone. There is always someone there who

Christ which strengtheneth me.”

is greater than the battle that you are fighting. Just call on

When it feels like the giants of fear and failure are

His name. The Bible tells us this in Mark 4:39 KJV: “And He

trying to come after you, remember that God said, in

arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, ‘Peace,

His Word, “Do not fear.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV tells us: “Fear

be still.’ And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”

thou not; for I am with thee.” There will always be

When you get tired of going through things and feeling

things that try to tear you down, or make you feel like

alone, it’s at that moment you can decide to accept God

you will never get through the trial that you are walking

into your heart. Then you will get an overwhelming peace

through. When this happens, just remember to speak to

come over you, and instantly you will feel His presence,

the storm that you’re in about how powerful God is, and

knowing He is there with you. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV tells

remind the storm to look at what God has done on the

us: “And ye shall seek me, and find me.” God will restore

cross, in the grave, and that the stone was rolled away.

what has been taken away from you, and He can break the

He changed everything completely. Mark 11:23 KJV

chains that are holding you down and set you free. The

tells us: “That whosoever shall say unto this mountain,

more you study and read God's Word, the more you will

be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and

understand that, because of His love and grace, we can

shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those

do all things through Christ. This is because once you are

things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have

saved, the spirit of God will come upon you, and show

whatsoever he saith.”

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When you aim to go on a two mile walk you might

The more you read God’s Word, the more you will

think, oh that’s not that far, but the more you walk, the

learn that He never has and never will break His promises

more it can feel like the trail you are walking on seems to

to us. The Bible speaks of this truth in Psalms 89:34 KJV:

change direction and take forever to get to the end of the

“My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is

two miles.

gone out of my lips.” When you have accepted God into

When you are driving somewhere you may think, oh, I

your heart, and the more you read His word, you will

can change the direction that I am going and I will get there faster,

begin to understand that the word of God gives you life

but you end up taking twice as long. If you are lost and have

and makes life worth living. Matthew 4:4 KJV tells us: “But

never given your life to God, it can feel like certain things

he answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by

are so far away, and that everything keeps changing. Things

bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the

in life are always going to change, no matter what we are

mouth of God.’”

doing, but when you decide to give your heart to God, you will start to see that not all changes are bad.

Nothing in this life ever stays the same, but the Word of God and His love will never change. The Bible tells us of

As you put God first in your life, you will see that

this in two different verses: the first in Hebrews 13:8 KJV:

everything else will fall into place. Matthew 6:33 KJV

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever,”

tells us: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His

and in Malachi 3:6 KJV: “For I am the LORD, I change not.”

you.” In every season of life that we go through, God's Word will always be the same. It will never change. Isaiah 40:8 says: “The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand forever.”

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he Lord called me to run races and compete in sports.

That’s not all that unusual these days. Lots of folks do that. What is unusual about the Lord calling me to run races is that He did it in my 80s!

Running holds a special significance for me not only as a physical pursuit but as a deeply spiritual practice. It offers a powerful metaphor for my Christian walk, emphasizing perseverance, discipline, and eternal focus. Hebrews 12:1 NIV inspires this connection, urging us to “run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” This Scripture beautifully captures the essence of why I run: to foster a disciplined life that mirrors the steadfastness of Christ, constantly looking to Him as the ultimate guide and motivator in all aspects of life.

Moreover, running has become a ministry for me.

It’s a way to encourage others and share God's goodness.

Whether I'm at the starting line or the finish line, I hope others see not just an athlete, but a testimony of what God can do through someone who trusts Him. Each race—figuratively or literally—is an opportunity to shine your light, no matter the outcome.

Before each race, I pray, not to win, but that every athlete will be able to compete to the best of their ability, free from pain or injury. I also pray especially for myself, that I won't trip and fall again, as I have in the past.

During each race, I usually talk to God one more time, asking for continued strength and focus. And as I cross the finish line, I thank Him again for carrying me through.

This experience was a true blessing, and I am humbled and grateful for the chance to participate. All glory to God! The summer of 2025 was quite eventful for me. I’d like to share with you and give God the glory!

June 2025

I had the honor of competing in the 39th National Veterans Golden Age Games in Memphis, Tennessee. The event brought together over 1,000 veteran athletes from every state across the U.S., all coming to compete in a wide range of events.

By God's grace, I won gold medals in the 200-meter, 400-meter, and 800-meter races, and a silver medal in the 1,500-meter.

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The races are not just about winning. I thank God for the opportunity to meet, greet, and compete with fellow veterans– each with their own story of service, sacrifice, and resilience.

July 2025

I competed in the USA Track and Field Masters National Championship, finishing 4th in the nation in the 400m and 5th in the 200m! But wait, there’s more: our relay team brought home triple gold in the 4x100m, 4x400m, and 4x800m.

August 2025

Kentucky allows athletes from different states to compete in their Senior Olympics, and there were athletes from 13 states. I finished 1st in the 1500m, 800m, 400m, and 200m and took 1st in the 50m by just 0.02 seconds. Praise God! I give Him all the glory for granting me the endurance and strength to run five races back-to-back in only 2.5 hours.

Running echoes my faith. It’s not always about being the fastest but it’s about staying the course and lifting others along the way. With every race, I run with purpose, and I run with joy. It’s not just about medals; it’s about the message: that through God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:2).

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Who Knew?

round the time I was born, my father decided to take up golf. It was probably because a colicky baby is the only thing more frustrating than golf, and he figured he’d take his chances on the golf course.

I’ve always wondered why when you start participating regularly in most sports people say, “I play soccer” or “I’ve started swimming,” but when it comes to golf, you say, “I’ve taken up golf.” Like it’s a lifestyle or a religion. I guess it’s kind of like being vegan or doing CrossFit. My father made a lot of good decisions in his life like marrying my mom, instilling strong values, and work ethic in his children, and taking up golf. Fortuitously, my parents had three sons, so together we were an automatic foursome on the golf course. And quite honestly, taking up golf helped make him a better father because we spent so much time together.

When I was eleven, my parents joined the local public golf course — Rolling Hills Golf Club. It was the perfect place for my brothers and me to learn the game.

Eventually, we worked at the golf course. We started out cleaning golf carts and picking up driving range balls.

Later, we graduated to working in the golf shop. That was nice because it had air conditioning and a soda fountain with as much free Dr. Pepper as we could drink.

Every April, The Masters tournament takes place at Augusta National Golf Club. Rich in tradition, prestige, and pimento cheese sandwiches, The Masters is the penultimate event. I suppose some might say it’s a cultural phenomenon, at least in the sports world. At the time, tickets to the practice rounds—on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before the tournament actually started—were quite easy to come by.

Tall pines emerged from beautifully timed azaleas. Not a blade of grass was out of place. I had a little point-andshoot camera, borrowed from a friend, and — though I didn’t know it at the time — I was creating quite possibly the worst photographs in human history. When each golfer swung the club, I pressed the shutter and simultaneously moved the camera along with the flight of the ball. Later in my college Introduction to Photography class, I learned

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that technique is called panning. The only problem is it doesn’t work on golf balls that are going 140 miles per hour and are smaller than an egg. The result was three rolls of photographs blurred beyond identification, and a couple of shots where the ball was nothing more than a streak across the print, leaving no idea which golfer had even hit the shot. If someone had told me I’d one day make a living behind a camera, I'd have laughed so loudly the security detail would have quickly escorted me off the grounds and restricted me from returning. If you know, you know.

Who knew? As a youngster and into my teens, I was absorbed with all things golf: the beautiful surroundings, the players, the travel, the fellowship, the competition.

The Lord knew then, I’d never be a professional golfer.

He also knew that someday I would become an awardwinning professional photographer, a plot twist I never would’ve imagined.

So stop, look, and listen to what the Lord is doing in your life. He’s creating MORE THAN while you are occupied with something else. I can assure you. Listen closely, watch expectantly. Your MORE THAN—though blurred and out of focus—just might be right under your nose!

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Skillet Fried Green Tomatoes

B

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• 1 cup buttermilk

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• 1 egg

In Appalachian kitchens, fried green tomatoes are more than just a way to use up what’s not yet ripe—they’re a celebration of the season.

The recipe is basic and simple and doesn’t require a special occasion. Just cornmeal, a hot pan, and someone to feed. Slice the tomatoes thick, dip them in a buttermilk bath, then dredge them in a seasoned cornmeal mix before dropping them into a sizzling skillet of oil. The result? Crispy edges, tender centers,

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and that signature tang that only green tomatoes can bring. You will want to eat them right off a paper towel-lined plate, maybe with a spoonful of homemade chow-chow or a dab of mayo?

It’s the kind of food that turns a quiet May afternoon into a memory. And in the mountains, that’s what meals are for—not just nourishment, but the building blocks of story and connection.

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2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.

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3. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika or cayenne if using.

4. Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal coating. Press lightly to help it stick.

5. Heat ½ inch of oil or bacon grease in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully add the tomato slices in batches. Fry 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot—with a little mayo, ranch dressing, or even a spoonful of chow-chow relish.

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Gò0dNews Poetry

What God Is Like

by Chrissie Joy Jackson

Billions of stars filling the night

A cool breeze on a sweltering day

Roaring rivers, mountains, lightning, and seas

Arms spread wide as you twirl

Created things that amaze

That is what God feels like.

God’s power is revealed like that.

Strong arms wrapped around you as you cry

A gentle kiss on the forehead

The delight of holding a kitten

The fierceness of a lion protecting its cubs

The roar of a waterfall, a thousand feet high

Mysteries, secrets, and treasures revealed

That is what Jesus is like.

Almighty God, Three in One.

A light turned on in a room so dark

Strong, gentle, mighty, and humble

A map when you are lost

A perfect, multi-faceted diamond

Blossoms that bloom from what appeared to be dead

A singer, a warrior, a friend.

The Holy Spirit is like that.

That is what God is like.

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About The Author

Warm, comforting sunlight after a cold rain

Chrissie Joy Jackson is a retired widow and a member of Living Word Church. Sharing the love and care of the Father through missions is her passion.

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Gò0dNews to honor Mothers

Hope Is in the Room or as long as I can remember, I have loved babies.

I enjoy being around children and having a front row seat to their discoveries. Something about that reignites memories of joyful discovery for me, too. I love how they parade in so vulnerable, yet such champions. They are warriors in every way, fighting to advance and maturing at astonishing rates. They are a perfect example of how to fight like a victor, even though every day is hard.

Recently, my pick-up plans were upended by a traffic jam that lasted nearly an hour. I was late to pick up everyone at all the stops. In prayer, I conceded that every day is HARD. I got the image of a rock climber, and I pleaded with God for an easier ascent.

I caught myself looking for a mountain I can climb more easily when what God is really calling me to do is move it altogether. You may be wondering what rock climbing has to do with babies. It seems like an awkward contradiction until you remember that babies are continually doing hard things and advancing quickly because every day, everything is a challenge.

Recently, I heard a sweet grandmother dote on the idea of picking up her beloved granddaughter. She was concerned that picking her up less often would dampen their rapport. I reassured her that it would be good for both of them to enjoy the challenge. Babies are forgiving in nature. While they more readily express frustration as they mature, they also learn to accept challenges with grace.

In my opinion, babies are born with hope. They are the epitome of potential and their lungs shout about it right at the start. I have funny stories of each of my boys being born as they displayed indicators of their emerging personalities.

From day one, they demonstrated that they are a force to be reckoned with.

Maybe you're like me, and you love new beginnings, too. Maybe seeing them in human form takes on a holy delight. If you can relate, it's a wonderful indicator that hope is in the room. If you've ever been in the delivery room, you know what I mean. There is nothing like watching a baby take its first breath and utter sounds of protest. You almost

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hold yours waiting on them to take theirs, as if to lend them your strength.

Our heart goes out to them in that moment, recognizing that life is so very HARD. Yet, there is hope. We are rooting for them. We know they were born for this moment. We know they were born to do HARD things. And so…we let them…because hope is in the room.

“But now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you” (Psalm 39:7 NIV).

“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4 KJV).

“There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off” (Proverbs 23:18 NIV).

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast” (1 Peter 5:10 ESV).

“That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe” (1 Timothy 4:10 NIV).

This article is adapted with permission from Katie’s blog, arisetoo.blogspot.com.

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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Six Tips on How to Eat Healthy on a Budget

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by Aaron Mendez

ave you ever experienced a shockingly high grocery bill when trying to eat healthier? If so, you’re not alone. The good news is there are many ways you can save money and still eat healthy. Here are a few tips you can employ to help you save money on groceries.

Stick to Your List A list lets you stay focused while shopping to avoid costly impulse purchases. Consider eating before you go and leaving your kids at home to prevent the purchase of spur-of-the-moment items. Shopping on an empty stomach often leads to reaching more for processed foods that have fewer beneficial nutrients than whole foods.

Buy Cheaper Cuts of Meat or Less Meat Overall Eating less meat may be an excellent way to save money. Plant-based protein sources, such as beans, peas, lentils, and hemp seeds, are inexpensive, nutritious, and easy to prepare. Most of them have a long shelf life and are less likely to spoil quickly.

Shop for Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Research published in the British Food Journal found that shoppers are nearly six times more likely to waste fresh food than frozen food. The study found that fruit was the most likely to go to waste. Buying frozen produce is one of the most accessible money-saving options. And it's an option where you don't have to sacrifice nutrition. Research shows that the overall vitamin content of frozen food is often the same and sometimes even higher than fresh produce. Plus, you can take out only what you will use, and the rest will

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be kept safe from spoiling in the freezer. According to the USDA, you can freeze almost anything. If you purchase fresh produce and don’t think you’ll be able to consume it in time, try freezing the remaining fruits and veggies.

Buy in Bulk Buying foods in bulk quantities can save you a lot of money. Your primary focus when bulk-buying is purchasing foods you can store easily, such as rice, quinoa, nuts, oats, canned goods, and spices. These are all staple foods that are relatively inexpensive and can be used in a variety of nutritious meals. Also, it's a good idea to pass on buying things like cookies or candy in bulk so you’re not tempted to consume them quickly simply because you have them in your pantry.

Purchase Store (Generic) Brands Most stores offer generic brands for nearly any product.

Store brands offer excellent value and are as safe and nutritious as their brand-name counterparts. These items often have the same ingredients and cost less, so you can save when swapping out a handful of brand-name products.

The Bottom Line Eating healthy on a budget is not only possible, but it can also be tasty and rewarding. You can maintain a balanced diet without breaking the bank by being mindful of your food choices and adding budget-friendly ingredients to your meals. So don’t hesitate to try these six tips to save time and money tomorrow.

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Plan Your Meals The key to healthy eating on a budget is to have a game plan. First, pick one day each week, and on that day, plan your meals for the upcoming week. Choose a more relaxed day to cook and prepare some meals in advance on that day.

You are less likely to cook a meal spontaneously after a long, busy day at work. So having some meals already prepared in advance will make it less likely that you’ll resort to pricey takeout food. And as a bonus, meal planning also helps cut down on food waste.

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Gò0dNews on Prayer

The Four Elements of Prayer

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by Jennifer Govea

ince Jesus is part of the Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – He has no needs.

He is the Creator and existed before the

world began. He is Alpha and Omega and will exist after the world ends. But Jesus chose to become the Son of Man and walk among us. He chose to put on physical flesh and experience our wants and needs so that we can see that he truly understands us. He did not need to eat, drink, work, rest, get baptized, or pray, but He did all this and more to model these daily habits for us. Dr. Adrian Rogers uses his sermon entitled How to Connect with God through Prayer to explain, “We do not pray to impress or inform God, but to invite Him...to fellowship with God, so He can develop and grow us.”

The Lord’s Prayer, featured in Matthew 6 and Luke 11,

is an outline that Jesus gives us for what elements should be included in our conversations with God. A common way to remember the four parts is the acronym ACTS – Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication.

Adoration means to praise God. Jesus starts His prayer with, “Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored.”

Confession means to lay before Him any sin you have said, done, or thought. Jesus says, “and forgive us our sins, just as we have forgiven those who have sinned against us.”

Thanksgiving is thanking the Lord for all His many blessings.

Supplication is sharing your needs with God and asking Him for help. Jesus puts it this way, “May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here on earth, just as it is in heaven. Give us our food for today…

And don’t let us yield to temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”

If I am being honest, my prayers are usually ATS, and I accidentally leave out the C. It’s not until I am talking to

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God and feel some sort of barrier between us that I realize I have something I need to confess.

Here is an example of what ACTS looks like in everyday life: A - God, you are the Creator of the Universe. You are Maker of Heaven and Earth, and your reign never ends. There is no one like you!

C – I was impatient this morning with my son, and I’m sorry for my harsh words to him. Lord, I confess that I have a short fuse and need help controlling my emotions.

T – Thank you for another day to glorify you. Thank you that my son has been accepted in the school we enrolled him in. Thank you for bringing my husband home safely from work.

S – It’s hard parenting a teenager, Lord. Please give me wisdom, kindness, and compassion when interacting with him. Please help him to look to you for guidance and direction. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is no magic formula, and they don’t have to be in that order. And even if you don’t include or forget one, that doesn’t mean that God will not hear you and will not respond. It’s just a good way to properly focus on the reason for prayer.

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Cuatro elementos de la oración

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por Jennifer Govea

a que Jesús es parte de la Trinidad —Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo—, él no tiene necesidades. Él es el Creador, y existía antes de que el mundo

comenzara. Él es el Alfa y la Omega y existirá después de que el mundo termine. Pero Jesús eligió convertirse en el Hijo del hombre y caminar entre nosotros. Él eligió vestirse de carne física y experimentar nuestros deseos y necesidades para que podamos ver que él realmente nos comprende. Él no necesitaba comer, beber, trabajar, descansar, bautizarse u orar, pero hizo todo esto y más para modelar estos hábitos diarios para nosotros. El Dr. Adrián Rogers utiliza su sermón titulado Cómo conectarse con Dios a través de la oración para explicar: “No oramos para impresionar o informar a Dios, sino para invitarlo... para tener comunión con Dios, de modo que él pueda desarrollarnos y hacernos crecer.”

El Padre Nuestro, presentado en Mateo 6 y Lucas 11, es un esquema que Jesús nos da sobre qué elementos deben incluirse en nuestras conversaciones con Dios.

Una forma común de recordar las cuatro partes es el

entre nosotros que me doy cuenta de que tengo algo que necesito confesar.

Aquí tienes un ejemplo de cómo se ve ACTS en la vida cotidiana: A – Dios, tú eres el Creador del Universo. Hiciste el

acrónimo ACTS: Adoración, Confesión, Acción de gracias

Cielo y la Tierra, y tu reinado nunca termina. ¡No hay

(Thanksgiving) y Súplica.

nadie como tú!

La Adoración significa alabar a Dios. Jesús comienza su

C – Fui impaciente esta mañana con mi hijo, y lamento

oración con: "Padre nuestro que estás en el cielo, santificado

mis palabras duras hacia él. Señor, confieso que tengo

sea tu nombre".

poca paciencia y necesito ayuda para controlar mis

La Confesión significa poner ante él cualquier pecado

emociones.

que hayas dicho, hecho o pensado. Jesús dice: " Perdónanos

T – Gracias por otro día para glorificarte. Gracias porque

nuestras ofensas, como también nosotros hemos perdonado

mi hijo ha sido aceptado en la escuela en la que lo

a nuestros ofensores".

inscribimos. Gracias por traer a mi esposo a casa sano

La Acción de gracias es agradecer al Señor por todas sus muchas bendiciones.

La Súplica es compartir tus necesidades con Dios y

y salvo del trabajo.

S – Es difícil ser padre de un adolescente, Señor. Por favor, dame sabiduría, amabilidad y compasión al

pedirle ayuda. Jesús lo expresa de esta manera: " Venga

interactuar con él. Por favor, ayúdalo a buscarte para

tu reino. Hágase tu voluntad en la tierra como en el cielo.

propósito y dirección. En el nombre de Jesús, amén.

Danos hoy nuestro pan cotidiano… Y no nos dejes caer en tentación, sino líbranos del maligno".

Si soy honesta, mis oraciones suelen ser ATS, y accidentalmente dejo fuera la C de confesión. No es hasta que estoy hablando con Dios y siento algún tipo de barrera

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No existe una fórmula mágica y no tienen que estar en ese orden. E incluso si no incluyes uno o te olvidas de alguno, eso no significa que Dios no te escuchará y no te responderá. Es simplemente una buena manera de enfocarse adecuadamente en el motivo de la oración.

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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

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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 Hopewell Baptist Church Cohutta 810 Baldwin Rd, 30710 706-280-8286 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 Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 762-268-1684 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 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 Refuge Christian Fellowship 4040 S. Dixie Hwy, 30721 706-280-1233 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 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 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

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