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Letter from the Editor D
uring the last two years I put together a Bible study titled Lessons Learned From Women of the Bible, written by twelve members in the Enetha Circle (Westmore’s women’s ministry group). While rereading the book, I noticed how many of the writers mentioned the significance of being thankful and expressing our gratitude to God, to our family and friends, and to others! While reading Betsy Gilbert’s chapter on Leah, one of the wives of Jacob, I highlighted the following paragraph: I recently saw a post on Facebook that said, “Happy people aren’t thankful; thankful people are happy?” Wow! I believe that hit the nail on the head when it came to Leah. She wasn’t really happy until she became thankful! When she realized that God’s love was enough, then she got it! She no longer was looking for happiness from Jacob, she realized that God’s love for her, God’s gifts to her were enough. Are you in the “Leah place” or are you still searching for happiness from the world? I believe it’s a constant struggle . . . keeping our eyes upon the real prize, remembering that God’s provision is enough, remembering that true happiness and contentment can only come from the Father. Have we learned, as Paul did, to be thankful in whatsoever state we are in—even when at the time it doesn’t seem a very good place to be? Many of the writers in the November issue of GoodNews express how important it is to give thanks by blessing others (see the “Forgotten Child Fund”). Mike Shreve mentions the “Sacrifices of thanksgiving” recorded in Jonah 2:9. The number differs according to different versions of the Bible, but according to my Bible Software, the word thanks (or thankful) is written—maybe even commanded—from 81 to 100 times. So being thankful isn’t just for the Thanksgiving holiday. Scripture tells us to be “thankful in everything, in all circumstances” (1 Thess. 5:18). When we become overwhelmed with burdens and worries about tomorrow, we can praise God for who He is and His promise to never leave us or forsake us. We have been blessed with the free gift of salvation and eternal life! While reading the Bible verses that reflect on thankfulness, find a quiet time to pray and thank God by reading the scripture out loud. You will find a renewed heart that is filled with peace and joy! Disclaimer All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.
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GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk What’s the Temperature Outside? by Greg Collins GoodNews for Kids Thankful Trees by Kristy Adams GoodNews on Money Matters “Plant an Acorn, Watch it Grow” by Andrew Lee GoodNews for Men Peter Denies Jesus by Charles Laws GoodNews for Women To the One Who Doesn’t Believe: You’re My New Best Friend by Nicole Wiley GoodNews for your Taste Buds Thanksgiving Traditions GoodNews for Parents A Six-Letter Word for Making a Difference at Thanksgiving by Brenda Dedmon GoodNews for Life Thanksgiving by Delaney Walker GoodNews for Teens Hey, Thanks! by Andrew Schaffer GoodNews for Seniors Communicating with Seniors by Esmerelda Lee GoodNews for Everyone What about the Organ Lady? by Carl W. Corser GoodNews for Couples What Every Spouse Needs Most by Julius McCarter GoodNews for Health & Fitness Why Women Need Weights by Bernie Oostra GoodNews for Everyone The Wonder of Fall by Glenda Prichard GoodNews from the Physician’s Desk My Diabetes Success Story by Jolynn Green GoodNews for Everyone The Priesthood of the Believer by Mike Shreve GoodNews from the Outdoors LOST! by Rusty Asble GoodNews for Everyone Maybe Kid’s Church Is the Main Service by Chris Knipp GoodNews for Everyone Don’t Teach from My KJV! by John Garrod
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What’s the Temperature Outside? Are we seeing the results of a lukewarm church that is failing to have an influence on the world? by Greg Collins
A
fter moving from West Virginia to Chatsworth just over a year ago, one of the biggest changes for us has been adjusting to
influence on us. Paul writing to the Romans says: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that
the temperature. This has been a really hot
you may prove what is that good and acceptable
summer. It’s not that the summer here is any
and perfect will of God” (Rom 12:2 NKJV).
hotter than what we have experienced, but
God’s plan for the body of Christ is to not
it stays hot longer each day and last longer
be so content with the things we have that we
throughout the summer. I do not recall over
turn lukewarm and become unusable and unfit
the course of my life where I have seen as
for influence in the world. The body of Christ,
many ninety-plus degree days in a row.
the Church, is called to be salt and light. Every
These temperature differences we are
day we are seeing the results of a lukewarm,
experiencing remind me that the Lord Jesus
contented, silent church that is not having an
Christ has placed a so-called thermometer
impact or an influence on the world in which we
on the church. In the Book of Revelation, the
live. Due to that silence, we see a world that has
Lord speaks of the temperature of the Church
lost its moral compass and a society where right
in relevance to the condition of the church.
is wrong and wrong is right. Society views truth
Revelation 3:15-16 says “I know your works,
as a condition that is only truth if you personally
that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish
determine it to be truth and a belief that there is
you were cold or hot. So then, because you
no absolute truth. Truth, biblical truth is being
are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will
lost and the church has gone silent.
vomit you out of My mouth” (NKJV). Typically, we are more concerned with the weather and temperature outside because we wonder how we must adjust our
We live in a time when the body of Christ must come together and rekindle the flame of the Spirit of God in each born-again believer's life and stand up by declaring there is an
attire to accommodate it. Cold and
absolute truth! Jesus Christ is truth! It’s
wet typically means more durable
time to turn up the heat and no longer
clothing, whereas the hotter
be lukewarm.
and dryer means lighter weight clothing. God intended for us to be an influence on our environment and not our environment to be an
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Gò0dNews for Kids Thankful Trees
This is an activity that holds unlimited possibilities! by Kristy Adams
I
t is hard to believe that November is here. I love this
is meaningful to each child. Obviously, you and your
time of year. The air is crisp, the leaves are vibrant,
child can add so much more to your own tree. This is
and we have pumpkin-flavored everything! What is
so individualized, and the more love that is put into the
not to love? November is also a time when people tend
design, the more enjoyable the activity will be as you
to start expressing reasons for being thankful. One of my
create your projects together. The most important part
very favorite scriptures is Psalm 107:1, “Oh give thanks
of this project is the time that is set aside for the month
to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures
of November to take a few moments each day for each
forever!”(ESV). I am a firm
person to write something
believer that we should
they are thankful for on a
be thankful all of the time,
leaf, and then add it to their
not just in November, or
own tree. We tie our leaves
on Thanksgiving Day, but
to our trees with ribbon,
since we are at the heart
but you can use craft wire
of the season, I want to
or twine, too. When it is
share with you my very
time to take your trees
favorite “thankful” family
down and begin preparing
and Centers for Creative
for the Christmas holiday,
Learning November
label a box for each child
project.
with the date and save their
Thankful Trees are a
leaves. What a treasure you
big deal. I kid you not. Not
will have to look back on in
only do my kids get to pull
the future.
out all of their creative mojo and make a tree that
Make this a priority for your family even if it is
expresses their ideas and thoughts, but it also allows
just for thirty days. Pick a time when you can sit down
them to add a little holiday flair of their own to our fall
as a family and write all the things for which you are
décor. We truly have so much to be thankful for, and
thankful. Decorate your Thankful Trees together, and
there is just something special about writing it down
watch it “grow” with so many special leaves. Talk about
and placing it on our Thankful Trees each day that
the importance of being thankful, maybe even start with
makes it so much more meaningful.
a scripture verse on thankfulness before writing on your
To make a Thankful Tree, each child will need a large mason jar, (for a warm effect) a lighted tree branch,
own leaves. This activity has unlimited possibilities, and the memories made will last a lifetime.
pine cones and other fillers to go inside the mason jar, leaves that the kids trace and cut, ribbon, and an ink pen. The purpose of this activity is to create a tree that
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Dr. Andrew Lee is professor of English at Lee University. He also serves as a coordinator for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. He and his wife Esmerelda have three children.
I
acorns.com which allows you to “round up” your
podcasts, and I decided to try it mostly out of curiosity.
purchases from your debit card to the nearest dollar
I opened my Acorns account nearly two months ago,
f you haven’t heard, there’s a new website called www.
I heard about Acorns.com on various financial news
each time you swipe your card to make a purchase. Those
and already the balance is over one hundred dollars just
extra cents rounded up to the next whole dollar are then
in “spare change.” It will be interesting to see what the
deposited into an investment account of your own choice,
balance might be in a decade or two decades. Meanwhile,
using various portfolios designed by a Nobel Prize-
my wife and I are telling ourselves that this Acorns account
winning economist. For instance, a younger investor might
will be earmarked for our daughter’s future wedding.
choose an “Aggressive” portfolio that is mostly invested in
Thinking of the investment in those terms helps to keep
stocks of small and large companies, both American and
us motivated and makes the idea that much more exciting.
international. An older investor might choose a “Moderate”
Our daughter, by the way, is only six years old right now.
or “Conservative” portfolio which would consist of bonds
Since we’re forbidding her to marry until she graduates
as well as stocks and even money-market accounts in order
from college (we hope and pray), that gives us at least
to decrease the volatility of the account (volatility is how
fifteen years to have this account grow until the “big day.”
wildly your account balance swings up or down whenever
With any luck, we’ll be able to afford the dress, flowers,
the stock markets rise or fall). Over time, just by investing
and cake at least by that time.
your spare change on every debit purchase, your account
Meanwhile, the principle behind Acorns holds true
balance can increase two ways: by adding more money
in every financial situation. Whether you’re saving for a
with every new debit transaction, and by rising in value as
child’s college fund, for your own retirement, or for that
the stock markets rise over time. Hence, the name “acorns”
dream vacation or home renovation, the earlier you start,
illustrates the idea that a tiny investment now can grow
the more time the money will have to grow, and the greater
into something more substantial someday. Moreover, you
your chances of seeing your dreams become a reality. Slow
can make voluntary deposits to your investment account
and steady wins the race, as Proverbs 13:11 says, “Wealth
anytime to make it grow faster, for instance by depositing
gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by
an extra ten dollars per month, in addition to rounding up
little will increase it.”
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Gò0dNews for Men
Peter Denies Jesus
When we are truly repentant and can say in our hearts: “You know, Lord, that I love you,” He reinstates us and forgives us just as He forgave Peter. by Charles Laws
I
n Mark 1:17, Jesus saw Peter and his brother Andrew fishing
the response of Caiphas and the decision of the crowd: “Then
and said to them, “Follow me and I will make you become
the high priest tore his clothes and said, “He has spoken
fishers of men (NKJV).” They immediately left their nets and
blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now
followed Him. We read that Peter was appointed as an apostle
you have heard the blasphemy. What do you think?”
in Mark 3:16. “These are the twelve that He appointed; Simon to
“He is worthy of death,” they answered.
whom he gave the name Peter (NKJV).”
Peter was following closely and denied Jesus three times,
Peter became one of the “inner circle,” that consisted of him, James, and John. These three were close to Jesus and
as Jesus said he would. After the third time (as recorded in verses 73-74), a rooster crowed and Peter remembered what
went everywhere with Him. However, we see that Peter was
Jesus had told him. In verse 75b, we read a statement that tells
not infallible and still had times of weakness, an example that
how Peter felt: “And he went outside and wept bitterly.” When
is recorded in Luke 22:31-34. Notice in verse 31 that Satan
Jesus was brought before Pontius Pilate, the governor, He
had to ask permission to test Peter. But Jesus knew what was
asked him “Are you the King of the Jews?”
ahead for Peter and prayed for him. God allows Satan to
Jesus answered “It is as you say”(Matt.27:11 NKJV).
tempt us only under restrictions and by God’s
After further questioning, Pilate concluded that Jesus was
permission!
innocent. The people cried out even more, saying, “Let Him
After this, Jesus goes into Gethsemane
be crucified.” When Pilate delivered Jesus to them, Jesus was
to pray and takes Peter, James, and John with
crucified, buried, and arose from the dead on the third day.
Him. Scripture tells us that they all fell asleep.
After Jesus’ resurrection from the dead, He asked Peter
When He had finished praying, He awoke
three times in John 21:15-17: “Do you love me?” In each case,
the apostles and told Peter to watch
Peter replied “Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus first
and pray so that he would not fall
replied, “Feed my lambs.” Then He said, “Take care of
into temptation (see Matt.26:41).
my sheep.” Finally, He said, “Feed my sheep.” In other
While Jesus was speaking, Judas
words, Peter was called back into service; He was
and a large crowd, consisting of
reinstated! He was forgiven!
the teachers of the law and the
Finally, we must realize that Peter was afraid and
elders, came into the Garden,
scared. He certainly was not the Peter we saw in Luke
and Judas betrayed Jesus by
22:31-34! We also have times when we are afraid,
pointing Him out with a kiss.
weak, depressed, discouraged, and just not at our best.
He was taken before Caiphas,
If we do not stay close to the Lord, we may fail Him during
the high priest. Peter followed Him
those times. If we do fail Him, are truly repentant, and can
at a distance and sat down with the
honestly say in our hearts: “You know, Lord, that I love
guards to see what Caiphas would
you.” He reinstates us, and even more so, He forgives us
do with Him. The high priest said
just as He forgave Peter!
to Him, in Matthew 26:63; “Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God?” Jesus replied in verse 64, “Yes, it is as you say.” In verses 65-66, we see
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Charles Laws is a member of Cleveland First Church of the Nazarene. He has a B.A. degree with a major in Mathematics and minors in Physics and Education from Austin Peay State University in Clarksville TN and a M.A. degree with a major in mathematics from The University of Tennessee (UTK). He enjoys reading, chess, walking and listening to music.
Gò0dNews for Women To the One Who Doesn’t Believe: You’re My New Best Friend If I can lead one person to God, if I can help one person see a God who created every special part of them, I’ve done my part in this world.
I’
by Nicole Wiley ve seen it before. I’ve seen the looks of disgust
Mark 16:15 says, “He said to them, ‘Go into all the
that comes from the mention of Jesus’ name. I’ve
world and preach the gospel to all creation’” (NIV).
seen the defiance against God in people’s actions
As a Christian, it is my responsibility to tell you what
and words. I’ve seen all of this, and it motivates me
I believe. I’m not judging, however, out of payment or
to become your new best friend. I may get annoying
threatened punishment if I don’t. I’m simply telling
to you, constantly flooding your messages with “God
you, that because I love you, and I want to spend every
loves you,” but I do it, because I love you. I may seem
day with you for the rest of my life even after we leave
pushy, but it’s because I want you to hear the message
earth. How could I not love you? Can you blame me
that I grew up hearing that inspired me to become who
for wanting you to love the God that created this place
I am today and who I want to be in the future. I guess
we call home? You have a beautiful mind filled with
you could call it selfish of me, because part of the rea-
passions and dreams just like me, because the Creator
son I’m cramming Jeremiah 29:11 in your brain is for
of the world made us out of a love that nobody can
my own sense of fulfillment in life
ever compare to.
With this pouring out of my heart to you, I also
My point in saying all of that is simply this: I
make you a promise. I make you a couple of
do what I do because of this overflowing love
promises, actually, but one probably means
of God and for people I have in my heart. I
more to you than anything I could ever do
understand that hearing something you hate
or say: I do not judge you. That seems to
hearing isn’t very much fun, but best friends
be a bit contradictory to the stereotype
are known for giving it to you straight, and
of religious people today,
that’s always been something I’ve been
but I’ve never been one
good at doing. I’m not sure if my efforts
to fit into the mold of
will ever be effective, but I leave you
stereotypes; so again
with this beautiful and everlast-
I say, I do not judge
ing truth: “For God so loved
you. After all, it’s not my
the world that He gave His
place to judge a person
one and only Son, that who-
who is equally as flawed
ever believes in Him shall
and imperfect as I am, but
not perish but have eternal
it is my place to speak from
life” (John 3:16 NIV).
my heart and tell everyone I meet that Jesus saves.
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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds Thanksgiving Traditions
Expressing gratitude for God’s steadfastness builds faith for the coming days and year.
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n the fourth Thursday in November, Americans gather for a day of feasting, watching football, and enjoying family. While today’s Thanksgiving celebrations would likely be unrecognizable to attendees of the original 1621 harvest meal, it continues to be a day for Americans to come together around the table—albeit with some updates to the pilgrim menu. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Turkey, a Thanksgiving staple so ubiquitous it has become all but synonymous with the holiday, might not have been on the menu when the Pilgrims hosted the inaugural feast in 1621. According to the National Turkey Federation, nearly 90 percent of Americans eat the bird on Thanksgiving—whether roasted, baked or deep-fried. Other traditional foods include stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
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Apostolic
The Bridge, An Apostolic Church 715 College Dr, 30720 706-280-0541
Assembly of God
The Sanctuary 515 Reed Rd NW, 30720 706-270-2088 First Assembly of God 508 Sheridan Ave Dalton, GA 30721 706-226-7743
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 1205 Antioch Road, 30720 706-278-1305 Hopewell Baptist Church 3527 Airport Rd, 30721 706-226-5987 Eleventh Avenue Baptist Church 2550 South Dalton Bypass, 30722 706-278-7020 Good Hope Baptist Church 2521 Lake Francis Rd, 30721 706-259-3719 Grove Level Baptist Church 2802 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-8519 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Dr, 30720 706-277-3505 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776 Harmony Baptist Church 187 Lower Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-226-5521 Eastbrook Baptist Church 204 Hill Rd, 30720 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30720 706-259-3927 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Abundant Life Baptist Church 811 J and J, 30721 706-278-5289 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 Cove Baptist Fellowship Church 461 Carbondale Rd SW, 30721 706-277-3484 Dalton Second Baptist Church 502 West Tyler St, 30720 706-278-7422 Deep Spring Baptist Church 1449 Beaverdale Rd NE, 30721 706-259-3255 Dug Gap Baptist Church 2031 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 Eastside Baptist Church 913 East Morris St, 30721
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706-278-8553 First Baptist Church 802 Kenner St, 30721 706-226-9681 First Baptist Church of Dalton 311 North Thronton Ave, 30720 706-278-2911 Good Samaritan Baptist Church 3137 Cleveland Rd, 30721 706-259-7239 Gospelway Baptist Church 336 Jupiter Cir, 30721 706-278-1424 Harvest Baptist Church 3986 Cleveland Hwy, 30721 706-694-8951 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Liberty Baptist Church 4443 Tibbs Bridge Rd, 37021 706-226-4936 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 Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721 706-259-7045 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 East Waugh St, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-226-6785 Unity Baptist Church 1008 Burleyson Rd, 30720 706-226-3026 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720
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
Cedar Valley Church of God 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 1814 City View, 30720 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649
Community
Rock Bridge Community Church 100 West Gordon St, 30720 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720 706-278-8857
Lutheran
Christ the King Lutheran Church 623 S Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-3979
Methodist
Bethel UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Dawnville UMC 1529 Spring Ln NE, 30721 706-259-5342 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 Mount 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 UMC 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 United Methodist Church 1700 Beverly Dr, 30720 706-278-3954 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 2110 Antioch Rd, 30721 706-270-9733 Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Cornerstone Family Church 1240 Dawnville Rd, 30721 706-259-8509 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319
Pentecostal
True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-5437 First Presbyterian Church 1419 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 706.278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church 2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church 701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic Seventh Day Adventist Church 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Seventh Day Adventist Church
300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-216
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Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 706-517-5388 Holly Creek Cool Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Faith Baptist Church 706-695-6866 801 North 5th 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 Grassy Mountain Baptist Church 706-280-5678 3090 Hwy 286 P.O. Box 1233 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Keith Road Baptist Church 706-695-6441 Keith Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Lindsey Memorial Baptist 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 706-673-7650 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 Murray Baptist Church 706-695-9712 508 West Peachtree Street 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 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 Brown Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Baptist Church 706-695-5532 441 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
706-695-3203 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 Fullers Chapel Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
God’s Light House 784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 Dayspring Church 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 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
Presbyterian
Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible Grace Bible Church 706-517-2179 217 West Fort Street 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 Church of God of Prophecy 706-695-4242 986 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Timms Chapel Church of God 706-629-4720 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US
Full Gospel
House Of Prayer 616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Methodist
Center Valley UMC
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Gò0dNews for Parents A Six-Letter Word for Making a Difference at Thanksgiving Make this a family project so everyone will be involved in giving thanks.
N
by Brenda Dedmon ovember brings memories of having great
about the traffic. Use this time to practice giving thanks.
family gatherings, watching football games, and
While waiting in traffic, start a conversation about past
enjoying a great Thanksgiving meal! I think it
fun memories or fun memories you would like to make
is appropriate that we have a day that we intentionally
as a family. Do you complain about how long it is taking
pause and give thanks to God for all of our many
to get your food in a restaurant? Why not use that time
blessings; however, I believe we should stop and thank
for conversation with your children without either of you
God every day.
being on your phone or I-pad!
This year make a plan for your family that will help
NEIGHBORLY acts will fulfill Romans 12:13. "Take to
you be thankful for the year—not just the day. Using the
open every opportunity your life and home to others." Do
letters THANKS will be a great place to start. Listed below
you know someone who does not have family to spend
are a few suggestions.
Thanksgiving with? Perhaps you could invite that person
TEACH your children simple ways to express love to others. Do they see you as parents expressing love to each
to your home for a meal and be their family for the day. KINDNESS is caught easier than it is taught. Do your
other, to family members, to friends, and even people you
children see you being kind to others in your normal
do not know? Discuss how a phone call, a hug, or even a
routine of life by holding a door for someone to enter in a
smile shows love for a person you see in a store.
store, saying thanks to the person working the drive-thru
HELP others without expecting anything in return. In our world today there is "What can you do for me?"
window, or thanks to your child for helping you? SIMPLE acts of kindness in life is one way of showing
attitude. If someone helps you, often he or she may expect
thanks for your family. The statement, "Bigger is not
something in return. In Acts 20:35, Paul reminded us of
always better," is true. Don't wait until you can afford
Jesus' words when He said, "It is more blessed to give than
something big to make memories. Just a simple picnic in
to receive" (NIV). Find tangible ways that you may help
the backyard of giving thanks for your time together is a
someone who has no way of returning anything to you.
great way to make memories.
Giving a bottle of water to the homeless and having your
One six-letter word offers many ways to express thanks!
child share toys with a charity are two examples. ALWAYS be a positive example in giving thanks. How many times have your children heard you complain
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Gò0dNews for Life Thanksgiving
Sharing the Beauty of this Heartwarming Holiday by Delaney Walker “For each new morning with its light For rest and shelter of the night,
experiences, and in the case of my time at New Hope, new perspectives.
For health and food,
I have watched amazement enter the eyes of a
For love and friends,
teenage mother seeing her two month preborn baby
For everything Thy goodness sends.”
on an ultrasound screen. I have heard thirty years
A
—Ralph Waldo Emerson
worth of pain enter the voice of a woman retelling her abortion. I have seen the grace of God embrace both; I
s a child, Thanksgiving paled in comparison to spooky Halloween and gift-laden Christmas. Life experience has since grown in me an
appreciation for November’s day of giving thanks. In fact, while math was never my favorite subject, I can’t seem to stop counting my blessings.
have seen His prevailing life in both. The tragedy of abortion and the truth of life are black and white. However, the people caught in their midst are shrouded in shades of gray. I give thanks for the mother who chooses life for herself, and in doing so, chooses life for her child; for
Everywhere I look there are thanks to be given— to family, friends, gracious
her parents, her friends, and the baby’s father who stands by her side; for the prayer warriors who build
strangers, and, of course,
a hedge of protection around her; for the volunteers
God. As Emerson so sweetly
who pour into her life; and for the donors who ensure
listed, I have experienced
there are programs in place to offer help and hope.
new days, calming nights,
I give thanks for the men and women who
health, nourishment,
discover God’s grace after an abortion; for how so
tenderness, good company,
many of them later find the strength to be a voice for
and everything in
life; and for how the Lord in turn restores them and
between. What more
uses them to be a blessing to others in times of need.
could a gal want?
I have not been in our clients’ shoes, but by the
Thankfully, God’s grace doesn’t stop where my
grace of God I am being equipped to help them walk in theirs. And you know what? I’m thankful the Lord is
imagination ends.
helping me see the beauty of such a heartwarming
He continually
holiday. I may not be facing an unplanned
blesses me
pregnancy, but I have fought my own battles—and
with new
the Lord has brought me through every single one of them. There will be much to share around the dinner table this Thanksgiving.
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Tranquility of Dalton
Dalton’s and Northwest Georgia’s Newest Senior Community Living
T
by Chris Shiflett
he vision for Tranquility began in 2011 when a healthcare
their positions in early 2013. Teresa Carter, executive director,
situation developed with my parents. My father had
has twenty years experience in the senior-care industry and had
just broken his femur, and my mother was finishing her
served as executive director at another facility for several years.
cancer treatments while residing an hour-and-a-half away in
Her contacts and knowledge of the local senior-care industry,
Cedartown, GA. They were maintaining a household, and their
along with her knowledge of the quite extensive rules and
medical situations made it difficult for them to keep up with yard
regulations in this industry, were instrumental in the formation
work and normal housekeeping activities.
of Tranquility. Additionally, Kari York, a former banking associate
At this same time, the banking industry was in a very
came on board as the activity director, and she now is the certified
difficult time, and the state of Georgia was leading the nation in
program director for the newly constructed “Reflections” at
bank failures. The economy of NW Georgia was in a very tough
Tranquility Memory Care Center. These two individuals have
spot, and I was unsure of what the future of banking would look
worked tirelessly to lead Tranquility.
like in this area.
A Leap of Faith After visiting a couple of senior-living communities in the area, I inquired for my parents in the event I needed to move them closer to me. I did not feel good about the local options available, especially the “level of care” pricing model that most senior communities operate under. My parents lived on a fixed budget and they needed to know what their care would cost where the monthly fee can change drastically for things as simple as additional medications being prescribed by the resident’s
In the beginning, I had envisioned a secure memory-care center as part of the Tranquility campus. My grandmother suffered from Alzheimer’s for many years, and I saw firsthand the stress that this disease puts on families. I thought that maybe I could add a memory-care building to the campus, but this was a five-to-ten year plan. However, sometimes things happen faster than planned, and the requests for memory-care services were far greater than expected.
A Second Leap of Faith So I took another leap of faith and constructed a
doctor. This did not sit right with me, so I took a leap of faith and
20,000-square-foot specialized secured memory-care facility
decided to use my banking background to put together a loan
directly behind the existing facility. It opened in January 2016
proposal to a local bank for the purpose of constructing a new
and is already nearing full occupancy. Along the same time,
senior living community to be called Tranquility of Dalton.
some existing condos just across the street became available
Construction began on a 22,000-square-foot facility in
to purchase, and these have been gradually remodeled to
the summer of 2012, and the facility opened in June of 2013.
accommodate seniors who wish to have limited oversight with
During the construction phase, the two key employees who
access to Tranquility’s many activities. These fourteen senior
would direct and lead Tranquility were hired and they assumed
independent condos made the Dalton campus complete, and now
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compassion for our residents and their families. We provide these services with true appreciation and respect for our residents and their families, and we price these services in a manner that is easy to understand. We do not play the “level-of-care” game that is highly subjective and causes monthly charges to vary continually. We believe in simplicity . . . just one price for single occupancy and one price for double occupancy with no confusing tiered pricing plans and no surprises. Phone, internet, water, power, gas, Tranquility of Dalton can serve those seniors with limited care
and meals are all included.
needs all the way to residents who require specialized Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. The rapid expansion of Tranquility was not finished, however, as the opportunity to purchase an older facility just off of Highway 41 very near the hospital in Cartersville, GA., became available. The circumstances surrounding this opportunity are too many to illustrate in this article, but it was obvious that God had opened doors and that His hand was definitely involved with Tranquility. The Cartersville property was remodeled to resemble the new Dalton facility, and it was completed early 2015. Lisa Greeson, another quality individual with substantial experience, leads the Cartersville team.
Snap Shot of our Campus and Facilities Tranquility of Cartersville • Remodeled in early 2015 • 25 individual rooms • Licensed for 32 individuals
Tranquility of Dalton Campus
Other Services Provided We provide the following for one monthly price and we are all inclusive. • Activities to include social events, exercise, spiritual opportunities, and more • Medication Management • Planned Assistance with bathing, dressing, etc. • High quality meals that accommodate dietary restriction • Full-laundry service
• Main building opened in June 2013 (34 rooms)
• Optilink Cable in each room in the main building
• “Reflections” memory-care building opened in January
At Tranquility we strive to do what is right and act in a
2016 (24 rooms) • Senior Independent Condos remodeled June 2016 (14 units)
manner that shows integrity and a willingness to do God’s will. It is clear that God expects us to respect and honor our senior citizens. As directed in Psalms 71:9 “Do not cast me off in the
Tranquility of Dalton is committed to being a community
time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent” (RSV).
partner and a resource for the seniors of our area. We take pride
It is clear that the unexpected growth we have experienced,
in providing first-class service in new and well-maintained
the people who have been drawn here as employees and residents,
surroundings and doing so with a servant’s heart filled with
and the outpouring of support from community volunteers have not happened by accident. It is our utmost desire to continue to serve the seniors of this area with dignity and respect and do so with the heart of a servant. For more information on our programs and facilities, please contact Teresa Carter or Kari York at 706-259-5483.
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Gò0dNews for Teens Hey, Thanks!
Being truly thankful isn’t just saying thanks. It’s about how we look at the world, how we view our circumstances and even how we see ourselves in it.
Gò0dNews for Teens
by Andrew Schaffer
H
The Lenten Season . . .
ow often do you say
different than being thankful
“Gratitude bestows reverence,
thanks? I mean really say
because of every situation. A time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving leading toallowing Easter. us to encounter everyday and mean it. If you’re like A by fewAndrew years ago we had a epiphanies, those transcendent Schaffer
me, you were raised to say thanks
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death in our family—something
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but that’s all it is—we don’t think
always food oriented (priorities), my friends gave up music,
insane. Even in that situation, I
different. Lent was something Catholic kids did, like mass or
genuinely thankful changes how we
Facebook, and even driving. Each created a unique moment
aboutconfirmation, it. couldn’t imagine being thankful, live and see life around us. but that was the extent of my knowledge. My or opportunity to consciously refocus on God. It can be
Thanksgiving is coming up, as I ventured because it ofwas However, So between this year, don’t’ just ask what familiarity eventually increased outside my terrible. challenging to find the sweet spot difficult and
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across the country for the funeral.
you already have and the situations
and we’re thankful weofcan enjoy our traditionally a time prayer,
And because of this, I was able to
food comes stuffing leading ourselves, fasting, after and almsgiving
reconnect with cousins whom I
you’re Take some evenalready become given. more intent
to Easter. Thisthankful 40 days (doesn’t but really being is hard!
hadn’t seen in years. Looking back,
If you aren’t familiar
with the Lenten season, it is
Sundays) is analogous to Ininclude 1 Thessalonians the apostle
and Lent, but something
too big and we give up or
timeontoself-discipline channel Paul and find ways than faith. Part thanks of the beauty Lent is to give in allofsituations. Is
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more self-aware yourbecoming family getting on your nerves?
Paul tells us to be thankful in all
for all sorts of things that happened
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things. Wait, all things? What about and enlightenment for new
as a result of a really terrible
create livememories. without andAre whatyour mightgrades not
the bad stuff?back Who would give converts when all believers
situation. It turns out that Paul was
where they should be?over Be thankful be taking precedence
were baptized Easterhappen? Sunday. thanks when bad on things
really on to something.
time with what God. not to do. for learning
Jesus’ time in the desert and once served as a period of purification
Beginning with Ash Wednesday
Come on, Paul, that’s crazy! and awareness of our own
Don’t get too excited.
in examining our habits and
quirks, revealing what we can
Got it. So what do I do?
Being truly thankful isn’t about just saying thanks.
finitude, brokenness, and general uselessness apart from
I could go on with examples all Just like our faith, this
day, but I think you get my drift.
is a personal thing. Jesus tells us in Matthew 6 not to look
Paul says initnot for, bigin our celebration of the Resurrection. It’s more than while saying, Beingthat truly thankful helps us find Christ, culminates miserable we fast because only attracts attention. This is Or whymaybe the Orthodox Church calls Lent the season of “I’mOutside of the necessary accountability, this between you and difference. glad we have God working inislittle things “Bright andbecause God. Honestly, have to give up bad. anything it’s easier toSadness.” think We celebrate Lent in that spirit, calling us food somewe don’t bigreally things, good and And back to God and deepening our faith.
to “fast.” We can take on more intentional time to create space
of it this way: Find
folks don’t.” John
something to be How much do you do in a given day without even
Milton said, what’s going on outside ourselves, This Lenten season, try something a bit different. If
eat dinner, turn on the TV, check instagram/snapchat, everysoda, situation.
you’re golden. If you have,the change it up! This year I invitereally by bigger picture. Which,
binge on Netflix. Giving up a part of this could This isand very
you to fast; give up something you you’ll miss, itself, is know something to betake thankful for!
That’s cool. Why fasting?
thankful for inWe’re so accustomed to being on autopilot—grab a thinking?
completely derail our routine. Fasting removes something, typically something difficult to go without and interrupts
eventually it turns us outward to see
and commune with God; it’s the concept that’s important.
uswill look toward others and see you’ve never participated,makes anything be different, so
on something new, and discover what God can show you in this season of Bright Sadness.
our lives. It’s not simply about forgoing your favorite useless habit or snack; it’s self-denial, creating a space for intimacy with Christ. Practicing Lent quickly taught me both the value of fasting and the challenges that avoiding something for
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Women’s Ministry- Progressive Dinner
Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm Contact the Church office for more details (706) 278-6269
Adoption Yard Sale!
Saturday, November 12, 2016 from 8:00am – 12:00pm In the Family Life Center Gym
Women’s Ministry - Morning Hike
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Temple Baptist Church Lottie Moon Fun Auction
Wed, November 16, 6:15- 6:45pm Bring wrapped gifts that are of anything that you have bought, made, or just want to get rid of... all money from the auction will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering!
Thanksgiving Meal
Wed November 16, 5:30pm- 6:30pm - Temple Baptist Fellowship Hall
Thanksgiving Service
Wed November 16, 7:00pm- 7:45pm - Temple Baptist Sanctuary
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
St. Mark’s Preschool Chili Supper!!!
On Nov. 4, St. Mark’s Preschool will host its annual chili supper fundraiser. It is a drive thru only here at the church from 11-2 and tickets are $8.00. Included in each meal is a generous serving of chili (local grass-fed beef from Ewton Farms), crackers and brownies from Mama Wilsons Homemade Cake and Cookies. Corporate orders of 10 or more can be delivered. For more information please contact Ellen at 706-278-8857 or ellen@stmarksdalton.org.
Daffodil Bulbs for All Saints’ Day
Donate daffodil bulbs in memory of a loved one for All Saints’ Day, November 6th. The bulbs will be planted in the courtyard and at the entrances to the parking lot by the Daughters of the King. The suggested donation is $1 per name. Please fill out a form available in the Sunday announcement bulletin or in the church office and return with a check to St. Mark’s by Wednesday, October 26th sothat your gift can be printed in the bulletin.
Dalton Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Order your Fresh Juicy Oranges and Grapefruit
Ordering only in November and December this year. Call the fruit hotline today to place your first order by November 11 (706) 529-4758. Pick up will be November 16. Order by December 9 for pick up on December 14.
Women’s Ministries Retreat
Weekend of November 4-6, 2016. Women, please see Sister Linda Smith or Sister Glenda Whisenant to register for the WM Weekend Retreat to be held at the Dalton SDA Church. Women, please register to receive packets that include the schedule, plus activities for the weekend. Remember, everything will be held at the Dalton SDA Church. Men, don’t forget, this is your quality time with the children. Also, OUTREACH is for the refugees in Clarkston, GA. We will be collecting single sheets, towels, washcloths, and pots.
Welcome Hill Baptist Church Operation Christmas Child
Help us begin to fill over 1000 Operation Christmas Boxes by purchasing school supplies or making a donation in the special envelope. Packing Days: November 3 & 4 between 5-9. November 5 Starting at 9am.
Christmas Lunch
Following AM Service on Sunday, December 4th
Gò0dNews for Seniors Gò0dNews for Seniors
Seventy Years Strong Staying involved with their church, their work in the community, and their family has kept this couple’s love strong! by Esmerelda Lee
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enjoy an inspiring old love stories. Favorites like adhere to a strong work ethic. Mitchell attributes his An Affair to Remember, Love is a Many Splendid sons’ successes to their mother. He did say that he Thing, and others move me more than some and Betty believed in giving their children “some of the modern-day love stories on the Hallmark good lickings,” that helped too. Channel. There is something to be said about the In a world where so many people focus on their purity and innocence of the courtship and love own happiness and make life-altering decisions depicted through old movies. I am also honored to based on these motives, I asked Betty and Mitchell see these love stories played out in real life through if they were happy throughout the sixty-nine years older adults. Couples that fell in love and stayed of marriage. “We always worked it out, and if we in love through a world war, the Depression, life didn’t laugh at each other, we found someone or challenges, raising and burying loved ones are something to laugh about. You’ll have problems in couples that loved for life. marriage, but who doesn’t? You just have to talk it Providing support and encouragement Betty and Mitchell Lyle are a local Cleveland out,” Mitch replied. couple thatbecomes met in thethe firstprimary grade atrole of children to their older parents. When I asked if they ever fought, Arnold Memorial School. For Mitchell it they looked puzzled. “Who doesn’t by Esmerelda Lee was love at first sight. Betty believes that fight? We are both so different, and fter watching the recent presidentialgrew debates, we want to improve communication withdifferent others, wethings. need to truly the grinning first-grader onI am her we like When we convinced that communication is regressing instead listen to what they are saying. fought, the one with the strongest over time. According to Mitchell, they “sweet” on each other but did not casewith won.” Mitchell also added, ofwere improving. Nationally, we have experienced Accept differences of opinion your family members. get in serious until War II. “We but Betty made marked growth technology, allafter in the World name of improving Just because a person is a member of compromised, your family does not mean Mitchell enlisted in the Navy in 1943 the most compromises. I am still our communication; but I am convinced that many can learn that you have to think alike. Respect the opinions of others; do not and stayed out to sea for most of that surprised that she chose me.”In from Emily Post and her communication etiquette who said it disregard them. Listening to both sides and then making a decision time. He remembers a year and half Betty’s much softer voice, she said, best: “love, care, consideration, and kindness” are four essential is the best possible outcome for improved communication. going by before his feet even touched “If there is something to fight about, ingredients dry of a happy family. However, there is one more I would When communicating, it’s important we speak distinctly. land. But each week when mail there is something worth saving.” add—respect. Thedelivered Bible also hastomuch say aboutcarrier, respecting and Our older parents may be embarrassed admit that are Betty and was his to aircraft Onto August 22,they 2016, Betty’s unrelenting letters and her faith Mitchell Lyle will celebrate honoring our parents; in fact, it is the first commandment. These experiencing hearing loss. Having a higher pitched voice may be their that he would return home kept their love strong. seventieth wedding Today, are crucial ingredients when communicating with older adults. a problem for older adults. However, anniversary. speaking distinctly does these When Mitchell and Betty were finally reunited lifelong Cleveland residents live at Garden Plaza at When children sense their parents are becoming forgetful, not mean speaking loudly with a slower speech pattern. This can after the war, they dated for eight short months Cleveland Senior Living. Their apartment has little even in their sixties, they tend to step in and offer their advice. come across as condescending, especially to a person who has before they were married. After graduating college, awards they won from serving in their vocations That parent-child role reversal is hardest on the parent. Even if mild dementia. environment you are in and the other Betty became a school teacher with Cleveland City andConsider in theirthe community, war-torn photographs the advice isSchools, given withand love,Mitchell children are still seen as children distracting noises. Oncemembers, those are turned or eliminated, it may is a went to work for the railroad. of family andoffbeside each recliner Later heallowing became one ofoutsider the members of our City andinworn and would do better a trusted to offer needed be easier to tattered communicate a gentleBible. and intentional manner. Council. They each other advice. However, in communicating with older parents, providing According to Peggystill Post,laugh “If youat are feeling goodand aboutwith each When asked what was the secret to loving what you are other. There are also days where the laughter and support and encouragement is your role as their child. saying, make sure you have a smile on your face.” each other through sixty-nine years of marriage, the talking are silent. On those days, Fox News Listening is one of the most difficult skills to master. It is Laughter is always the best medicine. Take the time to laugh with they both stated, “Stay busy so you don’t get into anchors are the only voices heard in the apartment. something Itrouble!” struggle with daily, and many times I have to stop my your aging parent. Communication still progressing. There isI no Betty and Mitchell were married at First Mitchell said it best,is “What she forgets, can mind from wandering or refrain from jumping in and offering my secret device that can bridge the gap between people, generations, Baptist Church in 1946, and were always involved in remember. When she laughs, I am happy, and even opinion. Older adults sometimes leave a period of silence theirtwo sons. and cultures. As an art, communication canshe be learned their church, work, and family. Theyinhad though there were days didn’tonly like me, she Both Tony and David were strong boys, raised by always loved me.” sentences, trying to contemplate what they are wanting to say. through love, care, consideration, kindness, and respect. a strong, no-nonsense working mother. Many people are uncomfortable with these moments of silenceBetty was Esmerelda loving, but she always made it clear that her sons EsmereldaLee Leeisiscampus campusmanager manager for Garden and tend to interrupt. This could be frustrating for both parties. If for Garden Plaza of an Plaza of Cleveland,Cleveland, an independent and assisted would love education like she did, and they would
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independent facility living facilityand forassisted seniors.living She and her husband for seniors. She and her husband Andrew have three children. Andrew have three children.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
What about the Organ Lady?
Should we not honor this spiritual “veteran” for her faithful service to God, her friends, the church, and community?
T
by Carl W. Corser
he organ lady accepted a call to play the organ
just would not work right," and again God would send
ministering to the church, especially to those
another individual to her organ bench to compliment her
praying at the altar during altar time. She shared
as she endeavored to honor God.
the softness of music and its soothing melodies to those
This article was written to honor the organ lady for
in meditation desiring to hear from God. Sunday after
her faithfulness in service to God, her friends, the church,
Sunday, pastor after pastor came and went; the organ
the community, and her family. Very seldom did any
lady was still at her place making music to God's glory
pastor or other individual in charge of the church service
and honor.
or community event ever have to say, "What about the
We entertain discussion about our military veterans
organ lady?" because she was always there, on time and
and the need to honor them for their service for our great
ready to worship her heavenly Father through her music.
nation, the United States of America, but what about
She is to be honored as a spiritual veteran having served
honoring the faithful service of the organ lady to the
God well. What about the organ lady? Her example of
church which is God’s army to make the world a better
faithfulness has greatly affected the lives of others by
place? She's due for a time of recognition for her faithful
her service to God and His church. Softly and gently, the
service to God's family, service after service, and is rarely
music was heard by those seeking God at the altar.
absent. Seldom did the pastor ever have to say, "Where's
Thanks, Mom, for your honorable service to the
the organ lady?" There were three children who sang many specials
church. Thank you for being an honorable servant of our heavenly father. You have now reached the milestone
accompanied by her playing, numerous funerals
of eighty-eight, so just know that those years of faithful
where people were comforted by her soft music, many
dedication to the music ministry, from the date of my
marriages were performed after she vibrantly played
birth until now that I’m sixty years of age, have never
“The Wedding March” for their awesome moment. The
been forgotten. I pray blessing upon you, the organ lady,
organ lady played for years and years, hearing one by
the faithful gift you gave to me and the church with
one, individuals who would approach the organ bench
anointed, soft, soothing melodies.
expressing to her words such as, "God sure moves
Your son, Carl W. Corser.
through your music and song selections." Many times she would say, "I played terribly this morning; my fingers
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Gò0dNews for Couples
What Every Spouse Needs Most
One of the most important things our spouses need is to find us affirming God’s love daily for them and regularly planting that truth in their hearts and minds.
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by Julius McCarter
our spouse may or may not realize what he or she
enemy to their own happiness. With good and earnest
needs most. Christians, of course, focus more on
hearts, the standard they’ve set for themselves (and their
what will profit our discipleship more than what
refusal to embrace grace) is such that no one criticizes them
we need or ask for. Jesus, in fact, didn’t always give people what they wanted; He gave them what God’s merciful love knew they needed. Those of us who love our spouses with Christ’s love
more than they do. And spouses, if this describes your partner, don’t let him or her hear you be a dissenting and persistent voice counterbalancing all that stuff with God’s forgiveness,
must do the same. So I want to be so bold and say what
pardon, affirmation, acceptance, and lavishly undeserved
your spouse needs most. It isn’t a regular date night (though
love. One lecture or sermon is like placing a drop of dye in
Kendra and I are both fans of those). It isn’t even a satisfying
the ocean and expecting the Atlantic to turn purple. It takes
sexual relationship. It’s not the love notes left in lunch bags
a steady stream of spiritual encouragement to color a wife’s
each day. It’s not the morning coffee, the chocolate, or even
(or a husband’s) soul.
the flowers for their birthday.
If you and your spouse are in Christ, God doesn’t see
The best life possible means living in constant
your worst or even most petty sins. He sees Christ in you.
remembrance of the simple truth of Christianity: Though
Consequently, God sees the faith you’ve exercised. He sees
we are deeply loved by God, we were once separated by our
the good works you’ve done. He sees the glory that God put
own sin and won back through the finished work of Jesus
in you by the Holy Spirit. He defines you by the good and
Christ on the cross. Now in Christ, grace covers everything.
the glory that is there only because God is there, but you get
God is their “physician,” not their “judge,” and God treats
the credit all the same.
each accordingly—and so should we.
I want you and your spouse to walk in the joy of
This will sound religious and pietistic. So let me be
forgiveness and grace, your rightful excitement that, as a
more specific. What I’m about to say is true of some men—
child of God, forgiven by Christ and empowered by the
but it’s especially true of most women I
Holy Spirit, everything bad you’ve done is forgotten—
know: They brush the teeth of their
gone—and everything good is celebrated and remembered!
worst enemy. In being so hard on
When our guilt has been dealt with, definitively and
themselves, they’ve become an
powerfully; when our acceptance has been declared by an authority that far exceeds our own; finally, we can embrace something far superior to “you’re special.” We can embrace, “You’re forgiven, adopted, and secure. You’re cherished.” In the dark days and cold nights, remind your spouse of the spiritual riches he or she enjoys. It’s what your spouse needs most and what you’ll benefit from the most.
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The Reverend Julius McCarter, Ph.D., is a minister and spiritual director who lives in Loudon, TN. He is the author of eleven books—most recently a theological commentary on the Book of Revelation. His ministry, Sunergoi Ministries, maintains a blog at www.the-little-friar.blogspot.com.
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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Why Women Need Weights
Regular training of just 20-30 minutes, a couple times a week, can help to offset thinning bones and muscle loss and actually help you build back youthful levels of muscle. by Bernie Oostra
W
eightlifting or strength training has many
and other chemicals that tell the body to build muscle,
names, but no matter what you call them,
burn fat, and slow the aging process. In addition, it
adding heavy resistance to your body can
improves immune and cognitive functions, focus,
provide incredible benefits for your health. The trouble is
and a general sense of well-being. Strength training is
that too often, weightlifting is thought to be only for men
beginning to look like the real fountain of youth.
that want to build big muscles.
Strength training can be even more important for
This myth couldn’t be more wrong, and it gets
women because they tend to start with thinner muscles
perpetuated by certain stereotypes, such as the bronzed-
and bones that can become thinner still with age. Regular
up bodies of unnatural looking people on steroids.
training of just 20-30 thirty minutes, a couple times a
Strip away these and you will find a lifestyle that is
week, can help to offset thinning bones and muscle
outstanding for lowering body fat and increasing muscle
loss, and actually help you build back youthful levels of
shape and tone. There is also no
muscle and strengthen bones.
longer any question that even
More muscle is also important for up-regulating
the markers of age are
our metabolism. This happens because muscle is living
significantly forestalled by
tissue that burns three times as much energy as the same
weight training—as well
amount of fat just sitting there! This means, even if you
as a good diet. Science
are sitting at your desk, if you have more muscle, you
continues to prove it.
will be burning more calories. Since the muscle is burning
Strength training
calories all day, the benefits compound and grow—
is a powerful stimulus
making it easier to stay lean. You just don’t want to miss
to the body for releasing
out on the massive wellness benefits of strength training
hormones, growth factors,
because you fear you will look big. The opposite is true. It will help you burn fat and look lean. The bottom line is: If you have only thirty minutes to exercise, strength training is the best exercise you can do, because it will up-regulate your entire system. Then if you have more time, you can add some extra cardio or conditioning work. But the conditioning work should never be the priority. The priority should be the strength work.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
The Wonder of Fall
The beauty of fall is a reminder of God’s love, mercy, and provisions.
by Glenda Prichard
F
all is upon us, and it is my favorite season!
happens—at least nothing you can see. But
I enjoy those little hints of fall that we
underground these blubs are doing what
began to see at the end of August. It is like
they do best—growing and developing into a beautiful flower. When you least expect it, they
God is saying, “It’s coming!” One of my favorite things of fall is seeing the
pop from the ground and reveal a flower that is
mums arrive in the stores, and along with them
so much more than the picture on the package
the tulip and daffodil bulbs that are ready for
promised it would be, Isn’t this like God’s love and mercy? I pour
fall planting. The tulip and daffodil are two
my heart out to Him, and wait and watch for
that I enjoy most. You place
glimpses of what He is going to do. All along,
them in the ground and
it’s there. I can’t always see it or see His hand
wait many weeks
moving on my behalf, but then, the love and
and nothings
mercy of God makes itself visible, and it’s so much more than I expected and so much more than I deserve. Fall reminds me God is always at work in my life. Even when I have given up, He showers me with a bounty of His goodness. Enjoy this fall season and watch as God reveals His love in majestic and mighty ways. “But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness”(Ps. 86:15 NLT).
36 // November 2016
Glenda Prichard is a preschool and children's specialist. She is passionate about using her skills and talents with preschoolers and children. Glenda is married to Phil Prichard and they have two sons (and daughters-in-law) and ve grandchildren. Glenda and her husband are members of East Athens Baptist Church in Athens, TN. Glenda can be reached at littlehouseinthebigwoods.pg@gmail.com.
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Gò0dNews from the Physician’s Desk My Diabetes Success Story
One of the most beneficial things a diabetes patient can do is to make his or her daily diabetes care a habit. Jolynn has done this so well. She is persistent in her care and she stays informed of new developments in diabetes treatment. —Carlton Lancaster, MD, Hamilton Diabetes and Metabolic Associates by Jolynn Green
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n 1959, I was 19 years old. My husband and I had just welcomed our first child, and then I received a devastating diagnosis. I had Type I diabetes. I had been
experiencing extreme thirst, fatigue, weight loss, and frequent urination. Following a fasting glucose tolerance test, I was instructed to administer my first insulin injection. I was terrified. I was given a special diet to follow and a glass syringe with a metal needle that had to be boiled for five minutes every day. There was no one in my family who had diabetes. I only knew the term “sugar diabetes” and that you could not eat sweets. Unlike today, there was very little education, and there were few specialists, support groups, or nutrition classes. No one ever talked about it. The frustration I felt from frequent blood sugar
With the help of Carlton Lancaster, M.D., Brooke Green, N.P., of the Hamilton Diabetes and Nutrition Center, and my supportive husband and three children,
highs and lows made me feel that I had little control over
I’ve been able to live a full and active life including
my own health. Reading a book titled, “Take Charge of
traveling and staying active in my church. My motivation
Your Diabetes,” by Charles Peterson, M.D., changed my
has been to feel well and enjoy our large family. Checking
attitude and my life. Being a take-charge person, I focused
my blood sugar frequently, exercising regularly, following
diligently on controlling my diabetes better.
a diet, and following the advice of my doctor has made a
When I first received my diagnosis, blood sugar was checked by placing a drop of urine on a tablet to watch for color changes. The only way to treat high blood sugar was to exercise and to eat less food. Thankfully, in 1993, a major clinical study called the Diabetes Control and Complication Trial proved that intensive therapy effectively delays the onset and slows the progression of diabetes complications. Diabetes treatment improved over the years from one
big difference in my quality of life.
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to two injections a day, mixing insulin, insulin pens with
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Jolynn Green was diagnosed with type one diabetes as a young adult. Through self discipline and expert medical care, she is living a full and active life.
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The Priesthood of the Believer
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by Mike Shreve
priest is someone who draws near to God, first, to
degree of consecration. All sons and daughters of God have
minister worship to Him, then second, to represent
inherited this right to enter the presence of God, to com-
Him to others. Originally God’s intention was for
mune with Him, to receive His revealed wisdom and then,
all Israelites to fill this sacred role. After they left Egypt, He
to share the Word of God with others. Filling this role is not
gave the promise (hinged to its condition): “Now therefore,
just a futuristic hope; Revelation 8:5-6 states in the past tense,
if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant,
“He has made us kings and priests.”
then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people;
Two of the most powerful “priesthood” verses in the
for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom
New Testament are found in the writings of Peter: “You also,
of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:5-6 NKJV).
as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priest-
Unfortunately, in the very next chapter, when the visitation took place on Mount Sinai and God spoke the Ten Commandments, instead of drawing near, the Israelites drew
hood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 2:5). So children of God are commissioned in this era to pres-
back—pleading with Moses to access the Most High in their
ent to the Creator, not bloody animal sacrifices on a brass
behalf. Later on, when he was in the mountain receiving fur-
altar, but “spiritual sacrifices” on the altar of their regener-
ther instructions for forty days, they coerced Aaron to make
ated hearts:
a false idol, a golden calf—brazenly breaking the command-
Sacrifices of righteousness—Psalm 4:5
ments they had just heard. That fateful day only the tribe of
Sacrifices of joy—Psalm 27:6
Levi stood with Moses—and the priesthood passed to them
Sacrifices of thanksgiving—Jonah 2:9
for centuries.
Sacrifices of praise—Hebrews 13:15
Then the Messiah came and offered Himself as the
The second “priest” passage from Peter’s writings adds
supreme sacrifice for our sins. Everything changed then for
a new dimension altogether: “But you are a chosen genera-
the better. Through the blood He shed, all believers can now
tion, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special peo-
have “boldness to enter the Holiest”—in other words, we
ple, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called
can all function as priests. Therefore, let us all “draw near
you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
with a true heart. . .”. (Heb. 10:19, 22).
Though the idea of a “priesthood” speaks of serving
Thank God, in this era, the priesthood is no longer
with meekness, the word royal implies ruling with author-
reserved for only a few who achieve a higher-than-normal
ity. So New Covenant priests are empowered to reign over the flesh, over the devil and his demons, and over all the negative aspects of living in this world. Then after it’s all over, we will actually “reign on the earth” in the age to come (see Rev. 20:6). Hallelujah!
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Mike Shreve has been teaching God’s Word since 1971. He has authored 14 books including the best-selling “65 Promises from God for Your Child” and a new book on the names and titles of God's people, titled “WHO AM I? Dynamic Declarations of Who You Are in Christ.” He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, TN. www.shreveministries.org.
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Gò0dNews from the Outdoors
LOST!
Have you ever been lost? No, really lost! I have and here is what I learned.
I
by Rusty Asble
t was October 1985. I was 18 at the time and desired to
help me.” In the quite of the moment of exhaustion, prayer, and
be adventurous and go hunting in a 21,000-acre Wildlife
yes—desperation—I heard something. It was the faint sound of
Management Area in Florida about one hour from my house.
I-75 at its finest. The sound was semi-trucks decelerating way
Upon getting there, I parked about a quarter mile in the
off in the distance when going over the wet overpass due to
woods on an old logging road. I opened the trunk of my car, got
merging cars. I knew that the interstate was to my west and my
my rifle, retrieved my bearings on my compass, picked up my
car was that way. After walking for another two hours, I found
rifle cartridges, closed my trunk, and took off into the swamp. It
my car about 7:30 p.m. right at dusk. As I opened my trunk to
was a beautiful morning that led into the afternoon. I must have
place my gear back inside, there was my compass where I had
walked for miles discovering bits of old Florida, hog signs, deer
placed it nice and dry.
tracks, and turkey feathers. About 4 p.m., I knew it was time to head back to the car. So
Many things happen when we are lost. We may panic, run, lose self-control, give up, rely on ourselves, not think
I reached in my hunting vest to get my compass and discovered
straight, shut-down, or cry out. But have you ever thought of
it was not there. Checking every pocket on everything . . . no
just stopping and asking Christ to help you? I believe it was my
compass. Then it hit me. I had accidentally placed it down in the
simple request and peaceful moment with Him that He, as my
trunk when I picked up my rifle cartridges.
True Compass, revealed the right direction for me to go.
Trying not to panic, I looked for the sun, and, as expected,
So let me ask you. Are you lost? Where is your compass?
heavy clouds had moved in. Taking a deep breath and thinking
Have you ever asked Christ to help you . . . save you . . . make
I knew where I was, I took off toward the car. After about an
Himself real to you? Take a moment right now and ask Him.
hour and a half, I realized I didn't know where I was. Still, there
Then listen and watch in the moment of your peace.
was no sun due to the light rain that had begun. Okay, so here is the scenario: lost in the swamp in knee-deep water with low
Taking Faith to the Field,
light and rain. I had already walked around for an hour and a
Rusty Asble, pastor of Recreation Administration
half, with no sense of direction . . . nothing. Coming to a high, sandy spot, I squatted down by a huge cypress tree and prayed a simple prayer; “Lord Jesus, please
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Rusty Asble is the associate pastor of recreation administration at First Baptist Church, Cleveland, TN. He and his wife Stacy have three children: Ridge, Garrett, and Susie. They reside in Cleveland.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Maybe Kid’s Church Is the Main Service
I
Thoughts About Intergenerational Worship Environments Part 1 of 2 by Chris Knipp
recently read a great article on ChurchLeaders.com about intergen-
"And he said: "Truly I tell you, unless you change and become
erational worship services/ environments. The article is titled,
like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven"
“5 Reasons Children Should Regularly Be In The Main Service.”
(*Matt. 18:3).
The reasons stated are:
Jesus made these statements about children and the kingdom
• Children are a part of the Body of Christ.
for a reason. I don't bring them up to educate anyone about the
• Children need godly examples of how to worship.
importance of children. I believe anyone reading this already gets
• Children need to feel like they are a part of the church
that. I'm just reviewing these facts with you as a foundation for
community. • Children should not be removed from the main body for convenience sake. • Children who don’t feel like a part of the church community will leave church when they’re older. I agree wholeheartedly with these five statements and with
what I will suggest here in this article. We definitely need intergenerational worship experiences in our churches. At our church at Westmore Church of God in Cleveland, TN; we have times where we schedule family worship experiences. They are great and we would do them more often, but space limitations becomes challenging during high-attendance
the heart and spirit of the article, but I would written it a little
times of the year. (Yet, we bought a golf course years ago and we
differently. For instance, I've never been a fan of calling the adult
are making plans to build soon).
service the "main" service and then referring to the kid’s service as
We also have several kids who attend church with their
if it's a peripheral add-on to the main, most important work that
parents quite a bit. This is encouraged. Parents are free to do this
God is doing with the adults. Let's look at other ways of framing it.
anytime. Although kid’s church is highly beneficial; we never
First of all, we have to consider that maybe kids church is the
pressure kids and families into getting their kids into kid's church
main service. Maybe kids church is not just an add-on to church
if they are being discipled with their parents in the adult service. I
ministry to make the adults service more pleasurable or profession-
would suggest mixing it up.
al. George Barna, One of the leading Christian researchers, states
Next month in part 2 of this article we’ll look at a whole
that most people who are going to receive Jesus as their Savior will
new way of reframing the intergenerational service. Until then .
do so before the age of fourteen. His studies show us the greatest
. . be curious.
evangelistic window is among young children.
*Scripture passages taken from Biblehub.com NIV
Jesus had some things to say about the priority of children. "But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (*Luke 18:16).
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Chris Knipp is the High 5 pastor at Westmore Church of God in Cleveland.
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Don’t Teach from My KJV!
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I don’t quote from it often when I’m teaching, but when I do, I think it gets the point across well. By John Garrod
ccasionally, when I give a reference from the King
pattern comes only when I bring my flesh into submission
John Version, I get a double-take normally from
to the Holy Spirit within me. The carnal me can justify and
a newcomer to our class. Most of the time, I just
alibi all manner of evil based on the object of my wrath,
get a chuckle or, occasionally, a roll of the eyes. (Generally,
envy, or lust. That’s the King John Version—me in control—
that’s when my wife is sitting in the room.) It’s never been
not the Lord. It’s important to recognize those thoughts
released in a print version, and I’m sure it never will be. It’s
for the source from which they come, because they can be
hard to justify printing a book for just one person, I guess.
persuasive, comfortable, and fulfilling to the flesh. They
It’s the KJV, or more specifically, it’s my KJV. The King
speak soothing words into the ear. By contrasting them with
John Version of the Bible. It’s what I cite when I’m trying
what the real Word says, you can ensure that your footsteps
to show how the Word of God was not inspired by the
fall on the correct path.
thoughts of men. If it were, it would sound a lot like the King John Version:
Of course, that means you have to have the real Word within you. As God instructed Joshua, “This Book of the
• “Do unto others before they do unto you.”
Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall
• “The riches of the wicked are stored up for the
meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to
righteous, so don’t feel bad about stealing it from
do according to all that is written in it. For then you will
them.”
make your way prosperous, and then you will have good
• “Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child, but you can generally just blame their mom.” And one of my favorites: • “If someone strikes you upon the cheek . . . make your daddy proud!” Obviously, those aren’t from the Word of God! These are the thoughts that sit coiled, ready to spring up out of un-
success”(1:8 NIV). And the psalmist said in Psalm, “Thy Word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you” (see v. 119). We need to be able to identify truth from fiction, Spirit from flesh. We have to know the voice of the Shepherd and distinguish it from all others, (including our own), or we risk losing the path.
surrendered flesh in a moment of weakness. It’s not in my human nature to turn the other cheek; that kind of thought
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John Garrod is a father of six, husband of one, Army veteran, and a resident of Tennessee. He is a member at South Cleveland Church of God.
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