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Contents NOVEMBER 2023
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk
8 The Mind of Christ by Dr. Bobby Sneed
GoodNews Money Matters
10 Essential Financial
Documents to Begin Gathering for Filing Your Taxes
by Granger Hughes GoodNews for Men
12 Being Grateful by David Huff
GoodNews for Women
14 “I Can Do All Things...” But Not Everything
by Jenice Saint GoodNews for Kids
16 Brave Believers: Even Me! by Sierra Chess
GoodNews for Relationships
18 Going Back to Move Forward
by Sheneka Land GoodNews for Homeschool Moms
20 Gratitude in Motherhood by Jennifer Cobb
GoodNews Cover Story
24 The Nutcracker Comes to
GoodNews for Grandparents
28 Out of the Mouths of Babes by Donald Cantrell
GoodNews for Everryone
30 Thanksgiving with Psalm 131 by Danette Reeves
GoodNews for your Taste Buds
32 Mama’s Banana Pudding by Tom Gilmore
GoodNews Poetry
34 The Thanksgiving Turkey
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BBQ Test
by Charles Finney GoodNews Business Spotlight
36 Clayton Homes of Dalton:
Building Dreams One Home at a Time
GoodNews for Health & Fitness
38 Handling the Holidays (Without Overeating)
by Courtney Fox GoodNews for Seniors
40 A Box of Noodles
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by Jan Merop
GoodNews for Everyone
42 Gratitude
by Brian Johnson
Northwest Georgia: A Holiday Production that’s Worth the Wait!
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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk
The Mind of Christ
“B
by Dr. Bobby Sneed
ut the natural man does not receive the
praise Him enough. Our best efforts are weak gestures
things of the Spirit of God, for they are
compared to His steadfast love and faithfulness to us,
foolishness to him; nor can he know them,
yet He inhabits our praise! Praise Him and share Him!
because they are spiritually discerned. But he who is
We have reason to glorify His name because we have the
spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged
mind of Christ.
by no one. For ‘who has known the mind of the Lord that
As a believer in Jesus, are you living in the mind of
he may instruct Him?’ But we have the mind of Christ” (1
Christ and is the mind of Christ living in you? Read all
Corinthians 2:14-16 NKJV).
of chapter 2 of 1 Corinthians and determine to make
As believers in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we
everything you do, think, and say about Him. Paul
have been granted by the power of the Holy Spirit the understanding of faith made possible only by God. The natural person (born into the sinful state of mankind) is incapable of comprehending the mystery of the gospel because the Spirit has not revealed it to them. Without the calling to accept Jesus as their personal Savior, people are “lost” in their sin, not only unto death, which is eternally significant but also from the mere realization of their depravity absent of Christ. When God revealed to us, through the Spirit, that we were lost and condemned, He also opened our eyes to justification by faith in Jesus. We have understood and believed because God called us, saved us, and then granted us the mind of Christ. While we are incapable of calling anyone to a saving
said that while he was among the church at Corinth, he determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him
knowledge of Jesus, we can and should always point
crucified. Having the mind of Christ will bring renewed
others to Him. In all we do, we should constantly be
clarity and focus on the right things in our walk with
striving to show others our Savior. Psalm 115:1 ESV
our Lord!
says, “Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name
Prayer: Thank you Jesus that you have revealed to
give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and
me the understanding of the Spirit that I might have faith
your faithfulness!” The truth is, it is not about us, but
in you. Develop in me the mind of Christ that I might
instead, it is always about the Son of God, Jesus Christ,
serve you daily.
honor and we must think clearly on Him. We can never
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About The Author
our Redeemer. He alone is worthy to receive glory and
Dr. Bobby Sneed is the pastor of Deep Springs Baptist Church. His greatest desire is that all will experience the peace, hope and love of the Father made possible by faith in the Son, Jesus Christ.
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iling taxes is an annual responsibility that can be daunting if you're not adequately prepared. To ensure a smooth and accurate tax-filing process, it's crucial to gather all the
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Being Grateful
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by David Huff
ow grateful are we to God who gives us life every
says “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above
day? Do we offer Him praises of thanksgiving or
and comes down from the Father of lights with whom
do we complain because we do not have the things
there is no variation or shadow of turning.”
we want? What if the things we wanted are the very same
Many times, we come to God with petitions of our
things that would drive us farther away from God?
wants and needs and we fail to thank Him for the things
As a child, I remember receiving a sweater for
we have. If you struggle for things to be thankful for, start
Christmas. A sweater, really? Come on! I wanted a toy car
small with the basic things that you would not normally
or truck. Something that I could actually have fun with. A
think of. Thank God for the breath in your lungs and the life in your body. Thank God for the food on your table no matter how little or much it may be. Thank God for the job you have, yes even that one that you may not like. There are so many things that we can thank God for including the trials in our lives. It is through trials that we learn to depend deeper upon God. It is through the trials that we grow as a more disciplined Christian. Also, what may seem like a trial could very well be a sweater that is meant for our protection. When we honor God with the little and we become more thankful God opens our eyes
sweater would only keep me warm and protect me from
more to His blessings.
the outside weather. That’s not something you can have
In this season, begin to practice being more thankful
fun with, right? Oh, wait a second, it kept me warm and
and in it, you will see a blessing develop that words cannot
protected me from the outside weather. How many times
express. In the storm and in the trials, God is still God and
do we approach God with this very same scenario? It may
He is still on His throne. As we become more thankful,
not be a sweater but a boat, jet ski, or new car you want.
we begin to see the beauty of God all around us in His
You know, something to have fun with, and yet God gives
beautiful creation.
us something else. place? Psalm 107:1 says “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” James 1:17
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About The Author
Could it be that our perspectives are in the wrong
David Huff is married to Brittany and together they have five wonderful kids. They attend Rock Bridge Community Church Calhoun where David serves on the prayer team, host team, and production team. David is also a senior at Liberty University.
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“I Can Do All Things...” But Not Everything
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by Jenice Saint
riorities...easy to accumulate, but not always easy to
With God as the priority in our lives, I believe our next
navigate. We women sometimes find that our priorities
priority should be family. God places importance on the family:
list has grown too long. How can we then best honor God
“Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12). “Children's
with our lives? God should always be first priority. Mark 12:30 NIV directs
children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children” (Proverbs 17:6). The priority of family in the Christian
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with
life should not be taken lightly. We have responsibility for those in
all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”
our household, to love and care for them, protect them, pray for
For women in ministry, sometimes this can be challenging. We
them, and be the Christian example for them. Similar to serving in church or other ministry, serving in the family can also become overwhelming if we over-commit. We can certainly enjoy all of the wonderful activities of a family (ball games, gymnastics classes, etc.), but we should be careful not to fill our lives with so many activities that we lose the joy of the activities. Sometimes it's necessary to re-evaluate all that we do and re-prioritize. Days don't have to be filled completely with activities. It's good to work and play, but a time of rest is also needed. Rest is not just when you go to bed exhausted after a day full of activities, but it's also just a time to get alone for a while and "chill" and have some quiet time. Psalm 46:10 directs “Be still, and know that I am God.” Spend time reflecting on God's goodness to you and your family. After prioritizing God and family, allow the Lord to direct what your additional priorities should be. A work/life/family balance is important in order for you to not become overwhelmed. We were not created to be super-women nor to be all things to all people. For us to be effective in ministry, in family, and in our daily lives, we also need to take care of our own spiritual and emotional needs and allow God to lead us in all that we do.
can feel the pressure to say “Yes” to every request or need that
Over-committing can ultimately lead to burnout and the danger
we encounter in ministry, often to the point that we over-commit
of becoming ineffective or even bitter. Philippians 4:13 says, “I
because we are sympathetic to and passionate about the cause of
can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” We can do
Christ and we want to do all that we can do to further the Gospel,
all things that He has called us to do, but we are not called to do
the good news of Jesus, and to help people in need. If we're not
everything. Christ graciously empowers us to accomplish all that
careful, we can become overwhelmed with responsibilities and
He wills for us to accomplish. Love the Lord, do His will, and pray
become too distracted to pray, worship, and read the Scriptures.
for direction in establishing priorities for everything else.
do, so that we're able to worship God with our service and not just perform tasks out of obligation.
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About The Author
It is important to exercise good judgment in what we commit to Jenice Saint is a graduate of Lee University with a degree in Accounting. She resides in Cleveland, Tennessee with her husband, Ranny, and her German shepherd, Sheba.
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Brave Believers: Even Me! by Sierra Chess
o you remember the story about David and
example to others by how we act, talk, and follow
Goliath? (See 1 Samuel 17). David was young
God. Don't be scared, but follow God's instructions
when he took some food to the camp where
and directions.
his brothers were with the army. Their army was
Sometimes, this might be hard and scary, but
fighting an enemy army that included none other
God walks with us through every situation. We
than a giant! David obeyed God and slew the giant.
never know what God has in store for our lives.
David was a brave believer!
David simply obeyed his father and took some food
As David got older, he continued to face
to his brothers. He wasn’t thinking about slaying
challenges in his life. But, no matter what he faced, he
a giant that day. He was probably thinking about
trusted God. Because of this, God allowed David to
how much he needed to get back to his sheep.
become KING! He ruled for many years and did what
David showed his love for God by loving his dad
God asked him to do.
and following instructions. He knew his dad was
As children, we sometimes think that we are too young to fulfill the calling that God has given us. Do
trustworthy. By obeying his dad’s instructions, David felt he was obeying God too. Daniel and his friends
you feel God has called you to sing, teach, dance, or even clean your church? David teaches us that we are
were young when they
never too young to start doing these things for God.
obeyed God by not eating
God Tells us in 1 Timothy 4:12 NIV, “Don’t let
the king’s food or bowing to the
anyone look down on you because you are young, but
king’s idols. The Lord blessed them
set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct,
with special knowledge and skill. They
in love, in faith,
had favor on their lives. (See the book of
and in purity.”
Daniel in the Bible.)
This means that
Another youngster gave his lunch to Jesus.
no matter how
With five loaves of bread and two small fish,
young you are,
Jesus performed a miracle and fed a crowd of
God wants to
more than 5,000 people who had been listening to
use you to bring
Him teach. (See John chapter six).
glory to His
One thing we can know for sure is we are never
kingdom. We
too young – or too old– for God to use us. He will
can set an
always bless us as long as we follow Him! Did you
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like this story? Be a brave believer just like David!
Sierra Chess is the Children’s Pastor at Lakeview Community Church in Cleveland, Tennessee. Her mission is to see children come to the Lord through the Word.
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Gò0dNews for Relationships
Going Back to Move Forward by Sheneka Land
D
o you ever have days that are particularly difficult when painful memories from the past rest heavy on your mind and heart? Do
you feel you are drowning in a sea of emotions you have come to despise? Just when you think you have
to revisit chapters in life to grieve at a deeper level, in a different way. Truly, if we do not grieve traumas and losses adequately, allowing ourselves to connect with every emotion felt at the core of our being, we can become caught up in a storm of feelings denied which threaten to steal our lives and relationships. One year in particular, I learned the value and necessity of revisiting certain seasons of my life which were continuing to influence me in negative ways. No stones were left unturned as ministry colleagues and I took this same journey together, helping one another to identify and expose false beliefs we had about ourselves and some of our past and present relationships. Sometimes, hidden stories we tell ourselves and our unprocessed emotions serve as invisible reins that keep us attached to equally invisible prison bars, forbidding us to enjoy the freedom of being our true selves, without the ability to enjoy others. Psychologist, author, and personal growth specialist, Dr. Leonard Felder, says,
“gotten over it,” a trigger comes uninvited, assaulting your peaceful state? It’s indescribable anguish, often revealing the need for increased healing: an invitation
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“Most people are more comfortable holding onto their emotional enslavements than risking something new and uncertain.” For me, it seemed I was always holding
back right at the edge of my freedom to become
me harm. Rather, they were on my side, wanting to
unstuck from the mire of distorted thinking. Fearful
join alongside me on the road to growth and success.
of my future due to hurtful relationship experiences
In many ways, these individuals resembled those
from the past, I felt that letting go of the prison bars
who had hurt me in the past, but in truth, they were
was too risky and unfamiliar: an agony of change.
very different. Taking the risk to be in relationship
I feared the cost of emotional risks that could lead
with them brought much-needed healing from the
to my becoming authentic and whole so I could
past as I experienced their love and support in ways
develop healthier relationships with myself, others,
unexpected. How? They took me back to those
and God.
broken places and helped me to re-see the past so
Together, my friends and I found hope as we
I could move forward into the future. And in fact,
examined ways in which we could become “…
just as God’s Word promises, I am transformed by
transformed by the renewing of our mind” as found
the renewing of my mind! My prayer is that your
in Romans 12:2. For me, a major, life-changing
journey will bring you transformation as well as you
discovery came when I decided to believe and act
trust the Lord and His Word.
relationships. Out of fear and self-protection, I had been transferring old feelings and attitudes onto here-and-now people who had no intention of doing
About The Author
as if I was no longer a victim of past unhealthy Sheneka Land is an ordained minister, having earned her MDiv at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. She currently serves as a chaplain at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. She is coauthor of From Rejection to Validation (pathwaybookstore.com). Sheneka and her husband, Jon, reside in Cleveland, Tennessee, with their beloved chihuahua, Pedro.
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Gratitude in Motherhood
the car with me, that I loved more than any other person, my fears became completely magnified. I trusted my driving and my abilities, but all these other people who like to drive on the road? Not a chance.
by Jennifer Cobb
Over time, my, “fun self” got so bogged
A
down with the What If’s that I played out in s a young girl, I was very social
my mind. I now don’t go on trips very far
and enjoyed doing new things. I
without my husband or kids, and I absolutely
would be the first up for a silly
will not drive through Atlanta unless it is a
dare or a surprise random weekend trip. I could (but not very well) parallel park
life-or-death emergency. Recently, my oldest daughter and I have
and even drive myself through downtown
had helpful discussions about how I feel
Atlanta with no issues.
anxious about situations because of how I want to protect everything and yet, there are sometimes things out of my control. My daughter then opened up to me about several of her fears, and we worked some different things out together that we may need to work on with Jesus to make sure we live life to the fullest of our abilities. As a mother, (who
Fast forward to the present day, and add
homeschools and, as stated before, doesn’t
in a few children. Once there was someone in
really get away much) there are days that
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are exhausting mentally and physically. It
So I will have you know, we recently
takes a lot in today’s generation to make
went out as a family to our local thrift store.
sure that I am equipping my children
We each picked out different silly outfits
with the love and the grace of God in a
for one another that we agreed beforehand
culture that tells them He isn’t important.
had to be worn at a future location. We
But one of the many simple pleasures
took the outfits home for me to wash, and
of motherhood is that I am grateful for
we plan on going cosmic bowling with our
children who help grow me as a woman of
fashionable attire soon. Silly, fun, and not
God that they can hopefully choose to look
worth stressing about since I am choosing
up to as they mature in His goodness. My
to embrace these amazing little people and
children encourage me to be a beautiful
their ideas on how to be a better mom who
representation of a bolder, happier version
can appreciate the small experiences in life.
of myself that I don’t always see, yet for motherhood is an easy task, but not allowing fear to govern your motherhood is a harder feat to conquer daily.
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they seem to see in me. Being grateful Jennifer Cobb is a stay at home Mom to two beautiful girls and wife to her Godsend. She enjoys coffee and nature walks.
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to a magical realm where toys come to life, mice
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supreme. The ballet features a mix of classical ballet
GA, this magical performance promises to be the
and imaginative storytelling, making it a delight for
highlight of the holiday season, with performances
audiences of all ages.
starting on December 8th, 2023. For many, "The Nutcracker" is a cherished holiday
One of the most anticipated aspects of any production of "The Nutcracker" is the dazzling
tradition, and this production by the Dalton Arts
dance sequences, and the Dalton Arts Project’s
Project is set to capture the hearts and imaginations
choreography does not disappoint. The talented
of both young and old. With its captivating storyline,
dancers, meticulously trained and dedicated, bring
stunning choreography, and exquisite costumes, this
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precision. From the elegant Waltz of the Snowflakes to
dreams and fantasy.
the mesmerizing Arabian Coffee dance, each scene is a
The story of "The Nutcracker" unfolds on Christmas Eve as young Clara receives a special nutcracker doll from her godfather, Herr
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visual and auditory treat. Of course, no production of "The Nutcracker" would be complete without its stunning costumes
and sets. The talented artists from Dalton Arts Project have created a visual spectacle that transports the audience to Clara's magical world. From the grandeur of the Stahlbaum's living room to the ethereal Land of Sweets, every detail has been carefully considered to create a feast for the eyes. For those who have never experienced the magic of "The Nutcracker" before, this production offers the perfect opportunity to start a new holiday tradition. Its universal appeal, captivating story, and beautiful music make it a family-friendly event that can be enjoyed by all generations. In addition to the breathtaking performances, attending "The Nutcracker" at the Colonnade Theatre is an opportunity to support the local arts community. The dancers work tirelessly year-round to bring these productions to life, and your attendance helps ensure the continued success of the arts in our area. Tickets for the performances on Friday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10 at 2:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 2:00 p.m. will go on sale November 20th. Call Dalton Arts Project at 706-529-5664 for more information. It's advisable to book your tickets in advance, as "The Nutcracker" tends to be a popular holiday event, and seats often sell out quickly. Once again, "The Nutcracker" is an opportunity to experience the magic of the holiday season in a unique and enchanting way. Whether you're a long-time fan
or a newcomer to this timeless classic, this production by Dalton Arts Project promises to be a treat for all the senses. Don't miss your chance to be part of this holiday tradition and create lasting memories with friends and family. Mark your calendars, secure your tickets, and get ready to embark on a journey to the Land of Sweets this December!
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Gò0dNews for Grandparents
Out of the Mouths of Babes by Donald Cantrell
I
t was about four years ago that I was talking to my
When the contestants are up against it, they will use
granddaughter and something was going on, so I was
this lifeline. The person on the other end of the phone is
asking her to pray for someone. As we were talking, I
given the choices, then the person has so many seconds to
asked Kinsley, “You all do pray at night before going to
pick their answer. As believers, we are given the lifeline of
bed, don’t you?” Then she said this: “Not right now, there is
prayer, and the person on the other end of the call is God.
nothing sad going on.”
He has knowledge of everything. We can rely upon Him.
I about lost it, as I had to walk away, holding my laughter. This was one of the sincerest, yet serious statements I have ever heard from her. How often do we have that same mindset of prayer, of the church, and of God? If we need God, then we will pray and if we really need God, we will go to church. Is it possible, that many people use God, use prayer, and use the church as if they were “spare tires”? You know where the spare is, but you only have need for it in case of an emergency, so then you pull it out. If something is going on in our lives and we are sorrowful, then we pray. God has given us the gift of prayer and we are to use it all the time. Prayer should be a normal part of our lives, just as eating, bathing, or
If you become familiar with prayer, you will not feel
talking. The beauty of prayer is that it is free and doesn’t
uneasy the next time you have to pray, seeking an answer
cost the user anything at all. It is one of the benefits of being
from heaven. Prayer is man’s lifeline to God. We should
a Christian; we have the tool of prayer.
become familiar with it, praying daily and deliberately.
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
Sometimes we pray for wisdom; we pray for needs; we
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
pray for others. But often we should just pray so that we
known unto God” (Philippians 4:6 KJV).
can talk to God. That is where we find our peace. There is
“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through
nothing like talking to God, knowing that He lends His ear to our needs.
Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7 KJV). Prayer is our heavenly lifeline and it should be used
Hopefully, you don’t have to be sad to pray, out of the mouths of babes!
freely and faithfully. I love the game show “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” One of the lifelines that the contestants The contestants usually pick a friend who is knowledgeable in many subjects.
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have in trying to win the game is a phone call to a friend.
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Thanksgiving with Psalm 131
“A
by Danette Reeves
DONAI, my heart is not proud, nor my eyes
her to meet them. What a peaceful place! “Like a weaned
lofty, nor do I go after things too great or too
child is my soul within me.” David trusts God. God’s
difficult for me.” David certainly captured
presence is his comfort, security, and provision. God has
much growth and wisdom in this Psalm. “My heart is not
become his all in all. No need to scream, beg, whine, or cry.
too proud” shows his rejection of pride in his position,
David has come to a place of loving God for who He is, just
achievements, and possessions. “My eyes are not lofty—
like a weaned child comes to love his mother, not for what
what a lesson to learn.” Lofty eyes are beyond pride; they
she gives him, but because of who she is. This verse should
look down on others. It’s the attitude of being better than
make our hearts well up with thanksgiving to ADONAI for
someone else. “…I do not go after things too great or too
the relationship He invites us to have with Him. “But I have calmed and quieted my soul.” Calm and quiet are two values for which we should be very thankful. Amid utter chaos, we can take hold of our emotions and fears because of our relationship with ADONAI, calming and quieting our souls. We can grow past the demanding and begging that God do what we want (like a dependent baby) into a relationship of trusting Him to do what is best (like a weaned child). We can quiet our souls because ADONAI is sovereign over life. Circumstances may not be easy. They may be horrid, but they do not change Who He is—Sovereign, Powerful, Almighty, Majestic, Holy God Who is
difficult for me” is a place of contentment that one can only find knowing you are exactly where God wants you, doing exactly what He has called you to do. You are satisfied. “But I have calmed and quieted my soul—like a weaned
above our circumstances and faithfully loves us. “O Israel, put your hope in ADONAI from this time forth and forever.” As a Gentile grafted into Israel (see Romans 11:16-24), God says, “Child of My heart, put your hope in
child with his mother, like a weaned child is my soul within
Me now and forever. Calm and quiet your soul. Rest in My
me.” When a baby is born dependent on his mother for all
love.” This Thanksgiving, thank God for the relationship that
nourishment and protection, he fights for the security of
offers such beautiful rest in this world of unrest.
being near her. Sometimes, nothing else will do except his
*All Scriptures quoted from the Tree of Life Version.
mother. The baby cries, whines, and is agitated, demanding is comforted by the presence of his mother. He no longer questions “if” someone will meet his needs. He now trusts
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the fulfillment of his desires. This same child, now weaned,
Danette Reeves and her husband, Charlie, live in Cleveland, TN. They attend The Church at Grace Point. One of their joys is being Oma and Opa to four grandchildren. Her heart’s desire is to be a student and a teacher of the Word, and a consistent follower of Jesus.
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Gò0dNews for your Taste Buds
Mama’s Banana Pudding
In memory of Mary Bess (nee South) Gilmore (November 16, 1941 - February 11, 2014) by Tom Gilmore
I
t’s November and that means Mama’s birthday month. Nothing brings my mama to mind like the sweet, warm
Instructions
smell of her banana pudding rising from the stovetop. It
rarely made it to the serving dish! We’d pull bowls from the cupboard as soon as we knew she was headed to the kitchen
• 1/8 to 1/4 cup of sugar
with this comfort-food recipe as her goal.
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk, pour into saucepan. With the empty can from the sweetened condensed milk, measure 1 can of regular milk.
Sweeter still were the conversations we held while she was at the stovetop and we kids were perched at the kitchen bar. Dialogue ping-ponged with questions and answers, silly tidbits of local happenings, and announcements of
• 2 eggs
upcoming events or projects at school that concluded with
• 2 tablespoons of sifted flour
a proud mark or accolade. Nothing was off limits in the conversations while Mama stirred. She stirred our hearts too, with her sage advice, her clever wit, and her downhome affirmations that we could and would tackle whatever came our way. She was our best cheerleader. Happy Birthday, Mama!
• Combine ingredients in a saucepan and cook to desired thickness. • Then add 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tbs melted butter, stir well. • In a baking dish, layer a bag of vanilla wafers and 3-4 ripe bananas sliced in rounds. • Pour cooked mixture over the wafers and bananas. Serve warm or chill if desired. • Top with whipped cream or non-dairy topping, sprinkle with cookie crumbs or even chocolate, just whatever you like. We never got that far. It was usually served warm and gone in a few seconds.
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• We don’t know how many servings this yields. It was always eaten before we thought to count!
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A transplant from Corinth, MS, Tom Gilmore and his wife Sandra reside in Cleveland, TN. He does the best he can while loving Jesus, loving his family, and living to honor his mama.
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Gò0dNews Poetry
The Thanksgiving Turkey BBQ Test
I
by Charles Finney
n a quaint little country town,
The old folks hesitated, their tradition at stake,
Where the old folks always wore a frown,
But when the smell of barbecue started to make,
Thanksgiving arrived with joy and cheer,
They agreed to Uncle Bob's bold request,
But it brought a comical twist this year.
And soon the turkey was put to the test.
They gathered 'round, with Bibles in hand,
With barbecue sauce and a sizzling flame,
Ready to bless the fertile land,
The turkey turned juicy, it was never the same,
But the pages were wrinkled, yellow, and torn,
The old folks gathered 'round the grill with delight,
So they hoped the good Lord wouldn't be too forlorn.
As the scent of smoked turkey took flight.
The kitchen bustled with pots and pans, As Grandma cooked with her secret plans, The turkey sat plump, all brown and round, Unaware of the laughter that would soon abound. The family arrived, a rowdy bunch, Kids running wild, what a noisy hunch, Cousins, twice-removed, claimed their fame, While others, who knows from where they came?
They laughed and they sang, forgetting their frown, Thankful for a Thanksgiving that turned upside down,
As the feast was laid out, a sight to behold,
For sometimes tradition needs a little tweak,
There was stuffing, cranberries, and pies untold,
To make memories that are unique.
But the turkey seemed to tremble with fear, For he knew his fate was oh so near.
So, remember this tale of a country Thanksgiving, Where the Good Book and the good meal were living,
Then came Uncle Bob, the grill master supreme,
But in the end, it was the laughter and glee,
He looked at the turkey, and he let out a gleam,
That made it a day of true family glee.
No need for ovens, let's have a turkey grilled fast!"
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About The Author
"Enough of this fuss, let's have a barbecue blast, Charles Finney—minister of inspirational Good News, retired various positions and industries, management and operational, freelance writer, author of “Grandpa-Good News From The Good Feel Cornfield.” Writings are a remembrance of family, farm life and church upbringing to be a blessing to all!
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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness Handling the Holidays (Without Overeating) his time of year, there is so much to be thankful for. Some of us might get to see loved ones that we don’t often get to see throughout the rest of the year. Because of this, we are reminded why community and fellowship are important in our spiritual walk with the Lord to stay encouraged and unburdened. The holiday season can bring a few extra enticing opportunities to overeat. If you’re trying to live healthier, some of the things I share might be helpful in making you more aware of how to talk to yourself and strategies you can use to be smart on your journey to healthier living.
Make a list of why you love the holidays. If you listed food, genuinely ask yourself why. Is it something like how you love it when your grandkids are all in one room, drinking hot cocoa, and decorating cookies? Sometimes happy memories incorrectly get associated with food, not with the people we’re sharing the memories with. The good news is that we can learn to redirect our thinking. Get aware of how many meals during the holidays you won’t have control over. We all know there might be a few dinners out, a work party or two, and/ or a special family trip. If a list were made, are there more than a handful of times for festive eating? It helps to journal sometimes. Ask yourself some of these questions as you write: • What’s my goal during the holiday season: to lose weight? Or to maintain my current weight? • What excuses come up during this time of the year around food? • In the past, how have food cravings and urges been handled?
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• In the future, what can be my ‘why’ for staying motivated even when it feels hard? • What is the Lord trying to teach me during this season? Make some decisions beforehand about what’s worth it to you. Store-bought frozen rolls don’t compare with homemade cornbread cooked in that 50-year-old cast iron skillet of grandma’s served with some locally made honey butter. Remind yourself before going to a holiday event or gettogether that there are things you can control around food: • Drinking water and staying hydrated. • Waiting until you’re actually hungry to start eating. Then stopping when you’re satisfied. • Consistently taking your vitamins, supplements, and/ or probiotics if you have incorporated those practices into your life. • Taking part in fun activities such as walking, looking through some family photos, or playing a board game instead of mindlessly snacking in the kitchen. Proverbs 25:16 NLT says, “Do you like honey? Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!” The Lord explains everything needs to have balance. He warns us of the temptations to overindulge but also the practicality of not overindulging. If this is truly something you’re working on, go to the Lord in prayer about it. Ask for guidance and self-control, and how you can respect your goals. Allow yourself to get plenty of rest so this can be a restorative time. Make opportunities to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, really checking in and asking them how life is going. Focus on your interactions with people, not your interactions with food. I hope I have given you some realistic and helpful strategies to move forward with an optimistic mindset so you can conquer all those thoughts about tailgate appetizers, Halloween candy, Thanksgiving side dishes, and Christmas cookies. Enjoy the precious time with your people- that is what really matters. About The Author
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by Courtney Fox
Courtney Fox is a nurse supervisor for the Bradley County Health Department. She recently ran and completed the Chattanooga marathon! She and her husband Cory Fox are raising two beautiful girls. She enjoys fitness and prays you will too.
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A Box of Noodles ne evening many years ago, the telephone rang and a familiar voice asked if we’d be home. “Yes,” I said. “We’d like to bring you a box of noodles,” Lois said. “Come over,” I invited and hung up the receiver. “Honey,” I called out to my husband. Dave and Lois are coming over to bring us a box of noodles.” I remember thinking how insignificant a box of noodles seemed next to our colossal needs. Our family of five was hurting financially due to my husband’s illness and inability to work. We had repeated God’s promises over and over to ourselves. But sometimes our needs blurred the promises. It’s easy to take things from the hand of the Lord ungraciously. When it’s sunny, we complain it’s hot. When He sends much needed rain, we whine when it arrives at an inconvenient time. We often fail to see life’s little interruptions as opportunities He has sent our way. I determined to be thankful and gracious to our friends for their kind and thoughtful gesture to our family. God wants us to pray with watchful expectancy and thanksgiving. In anticipating that single box of noodles, I thanked God for friends who cared and shared. Consequently, seeing their smiling faces was enough to brighten our weary spirits. But our expectations had been as tiny as that mustard seed of faith that God so willingly receives from us. As I opened the door, Lois was standing there with two bags of groceries. My mouth fell open. “You didn’t have to do this. I thought you were bringing a box of noodles?” “Dave’s getting the box out of the car,” she explained.
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Our puzzlement vanished as Dave came in carrying a huge corrugated box. “What’s that?” we all chorused. “The noodles,” they replied smiling. “Go ahead, open the box.” Chills still run up and down my spine as I recall ripping open the box and seeing pasta in every shape, size, and type imaginable. Our mouths remained open as we exclaimed our delight and thankfulness over and over. Tearfully, we embraced our friends whom the Lord had used to shower us with such unexpected abundance and laughter. They answered our wondering expressions by explaining that Dave worked for a company that manufactured macaroni products—allowing employees to distribute some to those in need. I stored noodles in the refrigerator. I wedged them in alongside dishes in the kitchen cabinets. I even fit them between towels in the linen closet. Wherever I could find empty space, pasta could be found! I felt like the boy who had watched Jesus multiply his five loaves and two fish so there was enough to meet everyone’s needs and still have 12 baskets left over. “And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19 KJV). Even now in our senior years, God still surprises and assures us of His continuing ability to provide for us. So, don’t underestimate God’s ability to supply. Your answer to prayer may just come in the form of a “box of noodles.” Selah.
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Gratitude
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by Brian Johnson
he Bible is an amazing book! Since you’re reading
He specifically says it will be marrow to our bones, a
this, you probably agree. It has so much to say about
fascinating statement because of the difference in technology
history and, at the same time, helps us spiritually,
and knowledge we have today versus what he had then. It
gives us truth and the ability to spend eternity with God along with showing us how to live now. It’s also scientifically true. When I read I Corinthians
speaks to the fact that God inspired those words. Our white blood cells comprise our immune system and they’re produced in bone marrow. There are several
12, as Paul compares the Church to the physical body, it
different types of white blood cells. Specific ones designed
makes me wonder if he got that thought from Luke. Luke
to fight bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, allergies, and even cancer! A study called psychoneuroimmunology began in 1975. It has to do with the effect of the mind on health and resistance to disease. Based on this study, we know that when we’re happy, our immune system functions better. Conversely speaking, when we’re sad or anxious, its function is crippled. This is why it’s so important to have gratitude, to be thankful and content. Philippians 4:6 says “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Don’t be full of care about anything. That can be difficult but when we thank God for what we have in our prayers, it reminds
accompanied Paul on his journeys. Since Luke was a doctor,
us that He is still blessing us. This reminder helps maintain
I imagine they may have had conversations about how the
an attitude of gratitude which, in turn, keeps us healthy.
body works. Could that have been why Paul told Timothy
Proverbs 17:22 says “A merry heart doeth good like a
to “use a little wine” for his “stomach’s sake” and “often
medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” The medicine
infirmities” (I Tim. 5:23)? Did he learn this medicinal cure
is in us and functions the way God intended when we’re
from Luke? The Bible doesn’t tell us about that instance, but
happy and trusting Him but it does not when we’re focused
there are some things about the body that we can see clearly
on what we don’t have and are unthankful. Appreciate
in the Bible.
what you have. Don’t focus on the negative. Focusing on the
God instructs us to be content. Why? One reason is that it keeps us physically healthy. Proverbs 3:7-8 says, “Be not
blessings God has given us makes an attitude of gratitude easy to maintain. It’ll also keep you healthy!
wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. Solomon lets us know if we rely on the wisdom of God’s word instead of what makes sense to us, it keeps us healthy.
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About The Author
It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.” Brian Edward Johnson is a deacon at his church, nurse and author of Behaving Wisely, One Man’s Journey from Betrayal to Blessing. He longs for Christians to trust God for every aspect of their lives.
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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 Kinsey Drive Baptist Church 2626 Kinsey Drive,30720 706-277-3505 Lakeshore Park Baptist Church 12 Crescent St, 30720 706-275-6050 Liberty Baptist Church 506 South Pentz St, 30720 706-226-5535 Lindsey Memorial Baptist 706-673-7650 3503 Lindsey Memorial Rd. Rocky Face, Ga. 30740 Macedonia Baptist Church 1355 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-9220 Maple Grove Baptist Church 347 Maple Grove Rd, 30721 706-483-6300 McFarland Hill Baptist Church 307 Brickyard Rd, 30721 706-277-5521 Mount Rachel Baptist Church 332 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-5192 Mount Ridge Baptist Church 1401 M L King, Jr. Blvd, 30721 706-278-0335 New Hope Baptist Church 900 Roan St, 30721 706-226-2093 New Hope Baptist Church 706-673-8050 2105 Tunnel Hill-Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755 New Life Baptist Church 2620 Old Grade Rd, 30721 Northwest Georgia Baptist Church 222 North Pentz St, 30720 706-463-3490 Olivia Baptist Church 1817 Guy St, 30720 706-278-3507 Pine Grove Baptist Church 4004 Airport Road, 30721 706-264-8630 Poplar Springs Baptist Church 897 Poplar Springs Rd, 30720 706-259-8727 Reformation Baptist Church 244 N. Hamilton St, 30720 706-314-8711 Rocky Face Baptist Church 1544 Rocky Face Railroad St, 30740 706- 226-5751 Salem Baptist Church 1448 Pleasant Grove Dr, 30721
706-259-7045 South Dalton Baptist Church 498 Lakemont Drive, 30720 706-278-4946 Shiloh Baptist Church 2014 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721 706-226-5981 Temple Baptist Church 2310 South Dixie Hwy, 30720 706-226-6785 Valley Baptist Church 2907 Old Rome, 30720 Welcome Hill Baptist Church 2772 E Welcome Hill Circle, 30721 706-278-0368 Whitfield Baptist Church 2134 Dug Gap Rd, 30721 706-278-6776
Bible
Fellowship Bible Church 2044 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-6269
Catholic
Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church 968 Haig Mill Lake Rd, 30720 706-278-3107
Christian
First Christian Church 1506 Dug Gap Rd, 30720 706-278-7244
Church of Christ
Central Church of Christ 515 N. Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-278-8051 Riverbend Church of Christ 2218 S Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-226-0819
Church of God
Church of God of Union Assembly 2311 South Dixie Rd, 30720 706-275-0510 City View Church of God 3688 Chatsworth Hwy, 30721 706-226-6686 Crosspointe 2681 Underwood Street 30721 706-278-2649 Lifegate Church 2744 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-0016 Valley Brook Church of God 1474 Mineral Springs Rd, 30720 706-279-3296
Community
Church on the Hill 1035 Abutment Rd, 30721 706-278-9208 Community Fellowship Church 409 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-3204 Freedom Community Church 908 Elk Street, 30720 706-463-2690 The River Community Church 825 Chattanooga Ave, 30720 762-201-7966 Rock Bridge Community Church 121 W Crawford St, 30720
Episcopal
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church 901 West Emory St, 30720
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 UMC 123 Bethel Church Rd, 30721 706-278-3309 Dalton First UMC 500 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-278-8494 Fairview UMC 735 Riverbend Rd, 30721 706-996-5057 Five Springs UMC 2823 Five Springs Rd, 30720 706-277-3928 Mineral Springs UMC 4079 Airport Road, 30721 706-517-0200 Mt. Vernon UMC 597 Lafayette Road Rocky Face, GA 30740 706-673-4667 New Haven UMC 4040 South Dixie Highway, 30721 706-217-1879 Pleasant Grove Methodist 2701 Cleveland Highway, 30721 706-259-3141 Sugar Valley UMC 503 Murry Hill Dr, 30720 706-280-9112 Trinity UMC 901 Veterans Dr, 30721 706-278-4042 Varnell United Methodist Church 3485 Highway 2 Cohutta, 30710 706-694-8023 Wesley Chapel UMC 808 Jamestown CT, 30721 706-270-2331
Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene 2325 Chattanooga Rd, 30720 706-278-8428 Grace Church of the Nazarene 1111 Nelson St, 30721 706-278-1171
Non-Denominational
Abundant Life Bible Church 901 Chester Road, 30721 706-270-9733 Bridging the Gap Ministries 514 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, 30721
706-277-7575 Relentless Worship Center 210 Robinwood Dr, 30721 706-313-1129 Dalton House Of Prayer 897 College Dr, Conference Rm 3, 30720 706-915-6545 Dawnville Community Church 1409 Dawnville Rd NE, 30721 706-259-5342 Good Neighbors Church 910 South Thornton Ave, 30720 706-226-0846 Gospel Light Tabernacle 804 Sheridan Ave, 30721 Grace Fellowship Ministries 620 N Glenwood Ave 2&3, 30721 706-280-1375
Northwest Christian Fellowship 272 Main St, Varnell, GA 30756 706-694-9830 River of Life Church of Dalton 2919 East Walnut Ave, 30721 706-965-6683 Saint James Overcoming Church 400 North Fredrick St, 30721 706-278-0319 Tunnel Hill Community Church 706-673-4022 121 North Varnell Road Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
Pentecostal
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal Fuente de Agua Viva 1007 Underwood St, 30721 706-278-4963
La Senda Antigua 308 East Matilda St, 30720 706-270-8826 True Gospel Pentecostal Church 109 South Henderson St, 30721 706-278-5696 Shadow Ridge Worship Center 122 Wheat Drive Varnell, GA 30721 706-280-4546
Presbyterian
ChristChurch Presbyterian 510 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-529-2911 First Presbyterian Church 101 S. Selvidge St, 30720 706-278-8161 Grace Presbyterian Church
2107 Threadmill Rd, 30720 706-226-6344
Salvationalist
Salvation Army 1109 N. Thornton Ave, 30722 706-278-3966
Seventh Day Adventist
3 Angels Hispanic SDA 701 E Morris St, 30721 706-618-1182 Dalton Hispanic SDA 112 W Long St, 30720 706-275-0523 Dalton SDA Church 300 South Tibbs Rd, 30720 706-226-2166
Chatsworth Church Directory Baptist
Blue Ridge Primitive Baptist Church 706-517-9849 134 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Calvary Baptist Church 706-695-7747 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Center Hill Baptist Church 706-695-7988 65 Berry Bennett Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cisco Baptist Church 706-695-9270 Highway 411 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Cool Springs Baptist Church 706-517-5388 Holly Creek Cool Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fellowship Baptist Church 706-695-2626 4396 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First Baptist Church 706-695-2112 121 West Market Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Flat Branch Baptist Church 706-695-2663 3443 Highway 286 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Free Hope Baptist Church 706-695-3717 4176 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Holly Creek Baptist Church 706-695-8522 422 Holly Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Baptist Church 4221 US-76, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Little Consauga Baptist Church 706-517-5733 1100 Sugar Creek Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Maranatha Baptist Church 706-695-6330 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mount Pisgah Baptist Church 706-517-8944 2309 Old Highway 411
Chatsworth, GA 30705 US 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 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 Strait Way Baptist Church 706-517-2861 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Total Praise Baptist Church 706-695-6441 1461 Greeson Bend Rd, Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Zion Hill Baptist Church 706-517-5913 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Bible
Grace Bible Church 2599 Leonard Bridge Rd. Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of Christ
Woodhaven Church of Christ 706-847-7400 508 West Peachtree Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Church of God
Chatsworth Church of God 706-695-9388 Highway 411 South Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Central Community Church 706-695-4242 60 Pine Hills Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 Spring Place Church of God 706-695-8000 717 Tibbs Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Full Gospel
Faith Worship Center 706-695-6866 189 Hyden Tyler Road Chatsworth GA 30705 House Of Prayer 616 Jenkins Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Methodist
Casey Springs UMC 7250 Chastworth Highway South Chastworth, GA 30705 Center Valley UMC 706-971-4646 5394 Highway 225 North Chatsworth, GA 30705 US First United Methodist Church 706-695-3211 107 W Cherokee Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Fullers Chapel UMC 2144 Fuller’s Chapel Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Mineral Springs UMC 71 North Way St Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Spring Place UMC 706-695-5143 Po Box 248 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Non-Denominational
God’s Light House
784 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 The Church of God of the Union Assembly at Chatsworth, GA 706-695-7335 Highway 52 Alternate Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Liberty Tabernacle 706-517-3140 2196 Smyrna Church Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Living Word Christian Fellowship 706-695-5005 960 Cherokee Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US New Beginnings Ministries 706-695-6067 646 Floodtown Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US North Gate Church 706-548-4967 7727 Highway 225 South Chatsworth, GA 30755 US Tabernacle of Praise 706-517-0377 1435 Leonard Bridge Road Chatsworth, GA 30705 US Wings Of Faith Ministries 706-695-1527 1122 North Holly Drive Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Pentecostal
Victory Tabernacle 706-517-1458 355 Ellijay Street Chatsworth, GA 30705 US A Place to Worship 706-517-8568 259 Old Landfill Rd Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Presbyterian Sumach Presbyterian Church 706-695-4773 2089 Sumach Church Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh-Day Adventist Church 706-517-5124 1115 Highway 52 Chatsworth, GA 30705 US
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