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Contents JUNE 2018
GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk 6 God’s Rx for Fear by Phil Wade
GoodNews for Kids 8 Science and Christianity by Janelle Martin
GoodNews on Money Matters 10 The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out) by Andrew Lee
GoodNews for Men 12 What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”? by Mike Shreve
GoodNews for Women 14 Women Will You Answer the Call? by Dr. Pat Gross
GoodNews for Parents 18 It’s Time to Make a Sound by Laura Perdue
GoodNews for Life 20 The Strength of a Bereaved Father by Khristie Staines
GoodNews Cover Story 22 Morrison Campground by Dr. Gil Watson
GoodNews for Health & Fitness 24 Understand your Role In Acheiving Holistic Health by Sarah Campbell
GoodNews for Teens 26 God is Still Real, God is Still Relevant by Beth Penny
GoodNews for Seniors 28 Why We Do What We Do by Shannon Alvey
GoodNews Player of the Month 30 Kinley Sanders by Kent Howard
GoodNews for Fathers 32 Legacy
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by Joel Towe
GoodNews for Everyone 34 Why Should We Go To Church? by Chad Penny
GoodNews for Everyone 36 When Life Became Too Personal (Part One) by Karon Holloway
GoodNews for Everyone 38 Are You Winsome?
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by Mark Millican
GoodNews for Everyone 40 Honor Your Parents by Amy Wilson
GoodNews for Everyone 42 Grief and Loss
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God’s Rx for Fear
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by Phil Wade
here are 3 problems with fear:
Here it is:
1.) It’s unhealthy.
1. You must “know” Jesus.
2.) It’s unreasonable.
2. You must listen to Jesus.
3.) It’s unhelpful.
Unhelpful fear never accomplishes anything. It’s like racing your car engine while you’re still in park. Lots of noise, lots of smoke, but you go nowhere. What is the Rx for fear? Rx I: Believe God will take care of you.
3. You must follow Jesus. When fear steps in and we begin to entertain it and practice it – • It becomes the controller • Fear is the attempt to control the uncontrollable • It’s assuming responsibility that God never meant for us to have.
Psalm 23:1 says, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” How does making God our shepherd remove unhealthy fears?
If God is running your life and He’s your Lord and shepherd, then know He can control any and everything, so it’s time to fear not!
First, we have to know what shepherds do:
Rx III: Begin praying about everything!
2. A shepherd protects – he defends against the enemy. 3. A shepherd guides – he leads sheep when they don’t know which way to go. 4. A shepherd corrects – any problem that comes along, he corrects it. Then He gets more specific; Philippians 4:19 says, “And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” He didn’t say all our greed, but He did say all our needs. God says, “I will”, not maybe, not I’ll think about it, not possibly. He will meet all your needs: spiritual needs, financial needs, relational needs, health needs, everything. Rx II: Accept Jesus as your Lord. “The Lord is my shepherd.” The Lord can’t be your shepherd until the Shepherd is your Lord. We must stop playing God and let God be God. To accept Jesus as Lord means three things. John 10:14, 27 says, “I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own…My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
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Pray about everything we fear. Just talk to God. He’s our Lord, our Shepherd, our friend. Fear and worry does not change things; prayer does. Prayer puts us in touch with the “one” who overcomes our fears. When it comes to fear, there are 2 options: Panic or Pray. 1 Peter 5:7 says, “. . . casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” Fear is like driving in dense fog – • You can’t see what’s ahead. • It’s an illusion. What fear has you handcuffed? What’s got you worried, tired, exhausted? The prescription to fear is a relationship with God. Religion will not get rid of it. You need a relationship, a shepherd, someone who provides, protects, guides, and corrects. God says, “I didn’t make you for religion. I made you for Me.”
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1. A shepherd provides - food, shelter, basic necessities of life.
Pastor Phil Wade and his wife Kelli have two children and five grandchildren. His passion in returning to Rome is to give back to Rome the investment they made in him as he has served as lead pastor of Northside Church of God since 2012.
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Science and Christianity
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by Janelle Martin
s a mother, and an educator, I have learned that science is not the enemy of Christianity, but the confirmation of God’s wonderful plan of creation. Here are some fun things you can do with your children to teach them some simple scientific principals as well as God’s amazing ways. 1. Bubbles and Balls: Using several different bubble wands, show the children that no matter the shape of the wand, bubbles are always round. The reason they are round is that bubbles are shaped by the air pressure around it. God doesn’t want us to be shaped by our world, but for us to remain the way he made us, like a rubber ball. Eventually, a bubble will break because the pressure outside becomes greater
4. Diversity Lesson: Take several hard boiled eggs, and dye them different colors. After they dry, peel them and show the children that on the inside, they all look the same. Then explain how God created us all differently and yet on the inside, we are all the same. 5. Salt Makes a Difference: Using a ¼ cup Epsom Salt, and ¼ cup warm water, in a clear cup stir until the salt is dissolved and then add a few
than the pressure inside. A solid rubber ball doesn’t lose its shape.
3. Penny Polishing: Find some dirty pennies, and place them in a clear cup. Cover them with lemon juice and let them soak for 10 minutes, then clean them off with a paper towel. They will look brand new! This is a chance to let children know that God can take our dirty hearts and make them clean with His Love!
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drops of food coloring. Place the cup in the refrigerator until crystals begin to form (about 4 hours). Spoon the crystals out on a paper plate. Jesus tells us to be salt and light in our world, so that the world can see that adding Jesus to our lives makes a difference. I hope you’ll take advantage of these activities to make a teachable moment with your children. (These are especially good on those rainy days!)
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2. Chalk in Buttermilk: Soak small pieces of colored chalk in buttermilk for about an hour, then let the children color either on black paper or on the sidewalk and note how much brighter the colors are, and that they change color as they dry. When we “soak” ourselves in God’s word and His teachings, it makes a difference in us, and how the world sees us.
Janelle Martin is the Program Director for Westwood Dayschool, as well as an early childhood educator, speaker, and Bible Study leader. She is also an active member of North Cleveland Baptist Church, involved in their music program, drama productions and ladies mission group. She is married to Dana Martin, they have two children, Amanda and Daniel, and four grandchildren.
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The Mediocrity of the Middle Class (and how to break out) MONEY MATTERS WITH DR. ANDREW LEE 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.
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lease don’t be offended by the title of this month’s
Read Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover, Thomas
article. If you consider yourself middle class, I am
Stanley’s books The Millionaire Mind and Stop Acting Rich and
one of you. Regardless of how my family’s income
Start Living Like a Real Millionaire, Dan Solin’s The Smartest
has increased over the years as a result of earning graduate
Investment Book You’ll Ever Read, and any of John Bogle’s books
degrees and investing wisely, my wife and I have always—
on mutual fund investing (Bogle is the founder of Vanguard,
and still do—consider ourselves solidly “middle class” in
the world’s largest mutual fund company). Third, take
terms of how we see ourselves and how we make financial
action to improve your financial future. This means writing
decisions. So it is troubling to hear from countless media
a monthly budget and committing to live by it; monitor
sources today that the middle class in America is “struggling”
your spending to see where your money is really going. Pay
or perhaps in danger of “disappearing” altogether. The term
yourself first by having at least ten percent of your monthly
“mediocrity” is offensive to most of us, and rightly so. Who
paycheck automatically invested into retirement accounts
wants to be mediocre, especially financially speaking? We
and emergency savings accounts. Fourth, review your goals
all want to believe that our financial future will somehow
regularly to ensure that you are on track. By this, I mean
be brighter than our present, and that all those countless
review your monthly budgets at the end of every year to see
mornings of getting up and going to work will result in
where your financial plan may have gotten off-track. For
progress that will be measurable in real dollar signs at
instance, did you forget that your wedding anniversary is
some point as we watch our “nest egg” grow over time. But
in March, or that kids’ birthdays were in June, August, and
this won’t just happen without us taking proactive steps.
November? Did you forget that school supplies shopping
Many people find a strange sense of comfort of being “in
happens in late July? This financial review process includes
the middle” where most of their friends and relatives are.
seeing how your investments are doing—retirement, kids’
When those around us seem to be mediocre, and content to
college funds, down payment for a new home, etc. But I don’t
stay there, we may be reluctant to make a change even when
mean checking your stocks and mutual fund prices every day
we know we should. Here are suggestions to break out of
or even every week and freaking out when the market drops.
“mediocrity,” financially speaking.
Doing this can be “hazardous to your wealth.” Just keep
First, admit that your financial situation is often the
calm and keep investing for the long term. Following these
results of decisions that you have made. This admission is
principles can help you to break a cycle of “mediocrity” and
terribly uncomfortable for most of us, but also incredibly
move you upward toward financial success. Proverbs 16:9
freeing because if this is true, then we can change our destiny
reminds us, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs
by making different (smarter and more disciplined) financial
his steps.” So make a plan, and partner with God to help it
decisions. Secondly, educate yourself on personal finance.
become reality.
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Gò0dNews for Men
What Does It Take to Be a “Real Man”? by Mike Shreve
I
n answering this question, some might cling to the image
react to the confederate states. His response was remarkable,
of a rugged male with a tough-guy persona spitting out
“I will treat them as if they’d never left.”
statements like, “Cross me and you will live to regret
How indicative of the love of God! Around 620,000
it!” Such is not the case from heaven’s perspective. As the
people died in that grievous conflict, and numerous lives were
sixteenth-century church leader, Francis de Sales, pointed out,
destroyed. What hurt, what pain, what anguish was caused by
“There is nothing so strong as gentleness and nothing so gentle as
those who stubbornly defended the evil institution of slavery!
real strength.”
Yet after the dust of war settled, reconciliation was on Lincoln’s
Real men do not revel in displays of anger, pepper their
heart, far more than retribution. Nearly a century later, still
speech with vile words, or boast of their sensual prowess. Real
dealing with the root of prejudice, Martin Luther King insisted,
men enshrine a life based on principles. They are disciplined,
“The old law of an eye for an eye leaves everyone blind.” Real men
steady, and patient, knowing “he who is slow to anger is
are champions of justice in an often-unjust world.
better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he
Real men are not petty; they are deep thinkers. They
who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32). Real men are protectors,
are visionaries who see the big picture and are willing to
not predators: defenders of the weak, not abusers of others.
sacrifice anything to get there. Real men are not quitters; they
Real men value purity, knowing, as Ben Franklin advised,
are persistent, resilient, and tenacious. Knock them down
“It is easier to suppress the first desire than to satisfy all that follow
a hundred times and they keep getting back up, ready to
it.” Real men passionately love the truth and, like Martin
try again. Real men are dependable, responsible, and self-
Luther, are quick to assert, “My conscience is captive to the Word
motivated. They strive with all their might for perfection as an
of God . . . Here I stand. I cannot do otherwise, so help me God.”
act of worship. Their goal is excellence in all things, whether
Real men are fearless; as John Wesley put it, they
they are recognized for their efforts or not.
“fear God and nothing else.” Real men have control of their
Finally, real men understand the value of time and they
emotions and believe in kindness. They are not interested
strive to spend it wisely. As Rudyard Kipling offered in his
in holding grudges. Instead, whenever possible, they seek
famous poem “If”—they “fill the unforgiving minute with sixty
reconciliation—for they realize it often takes greater moral
seconds’ worth of distance run.”
and sever them forever. Real men equate forgiveness with honor. Most would agree Abraham Lincoln was a man’s man. He was asked after the Civil War ended how he intended to
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strength to restore relationships than to lash out in resentment 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. He also founded and runs a Christian publishing company called Deeper Revelation Books. He and his wife, Elizabeth, pastor The Sanctuary in Cleveland, TN. www.shreveministries.org
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Women Will You Answer the Call? by Dr. Pat Gross
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Women, when life's journey brings on trails, troubles, tribulations and struggles that seems unbearable, God ask the question, "Behold, I am Lord, the God of all flesh, Is there anything too hard or difficult for Me?" (Jeremiah 32:27). The answer is, No there's nothing too hard for God; just trust God and His word.
Always remember that God has a perfect plan for each of our lives; however, He didn't say we will not be tired. He did say, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to proper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jeremiah 29:11). In closing, women seek ye first the kingdom of God above all else and live righteously. He will give you everything you need to move forward (Matthew 6:33). Women, will you answer the call and take your rightful position in ministry? Lord, help us to go into the hedges and highways to win souls to Christ. May this word encourage you today and always.
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lease know, women of God, when God calls you, He equips, enables, provides, and qualifies us to do His will. You must know that He will never abandon us to figure it out on our own or without God's strength. So don't fear or fret it; God is with us always (Hebrews 13:21). God always provides the skills, abilities, direction, and protection that we need when He calls us out. God said, "Be still and know that I am God! Listen to my voice.” I am very sure of this, that he who begun a good work in you, He will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). Women, stop sitting around twittling your thumbs with uncertainty, doubt, nay-sayers, jealousy; friends walk away, don't worry. God is saying, I called you and yes you can! Always listen to the voice of Jesus who called, chose, appointed, and anointed you to tell the good news about Christ Jesus! You, believe the report the Lord! Just do it! We can believe God by being obedient to His commandments and His will. For this is the work of God, that you believe in Him who sent you (John 6:29). You must continue to walk by faith and not by sight. Rejoice always because you have perfect confidence in God (1 Corinthians 7:16). May God continue to bless us daily with grace and new mercies that we may do His will. Lord, thank you, for always being there for us and keeping us on track, for helping us focus and providing all our needs and some of our desires. I will trust in you Lord with all my heart (Proverbs 3:5-6). Lord you are our strength and shield for that our hearts are filled with joy and thanksgiving and He will do the same for you (Psalms 28:7).
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African Methodist Episcopal
Bethel AME Church 22 Nichols Rd Rome, Ga 30161 Us 706-295-0019 St. James AME Zion Church 3 Maxwell Lane Rome, GA 30165 706 853-8059 Summer Hill AME Church 1981 Kingston Hwy NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-7113
Anglican
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Apostolic
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Assembly Of God
Redemption Church 105 Broadus Road NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-0277
Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church 4526 Big Texas Valley Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-7248 Armuchee Baptist Church 6648 Big Texas Valley Rd NW Rome, Ga 30165 706-766-3018 Berean Baptist Church 8 Skyline Dr Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-9832 Blue Pond Baptist Church 1291 Morrison Campground Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-3296 Bryant Chapel Baptist Church 24 Shady Lane Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-9768 Calhoun Avenue Baptist Church 1021 Calhoun Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4431 Calvary Baptist Church 101 Broadus Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-1461 Cedar Creek Baptist Church 5440 Black Buff Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-777-8360 Cedar Valley Baptist Church 3024 Cedartown Hwy SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-0978 Community Chapel Baptist Church 3733 Black Bluff Rd Rome, Ga 30161
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706-232-4070 Desoto Park Baptist Church 1107 Cave Spring Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-6207 Dykes Creek Baptist Church 3181 Kingston Hwy NE Rome Ga, 30161 706-291-7790 East Rome Baptist Church 601 Cedar Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-8553 East View Baptist Church 901 Kingston Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8250 Emmanuel Baptist Church 1414 Old Dalton Rd Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-3939 Enon Baptist Church 3105 Turkey Mountain Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-5052 Fellowship Rome Baptist Church 314 Burnett Ferry Rd Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-9416 First Baptist Church 100 E 4th Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-1150 Flatrock Baptist Church 848 Cunningham Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-9976 Friendship Baptist Church 2283 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-4803 Garden Lakes Baptist Church 2200 Redmond Cir Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-6615 Greater Mount Calvary Baptist 445 East 14th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-5047 Hill Crest Baptist Church 2202 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8806 Hollywood Baptist Church 112 Lombardy Way Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-6642 In Focus Baptist Church 12 N Hughes Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-8963 Lakeview Baptist Church 80 Salem Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-2149 Lovejoy Baptist Church 436 Branham Ave Rome, Ga 30171 706-232-1917 McFall Baptist Church
3011 Rockmart Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-5673 Mount Alto Church 1915 Huffaker Rd NW Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-5102 Mount Carmel Baptist Church E 20th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-8777 Mount Olive Baptist Church 17 E Pennington Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-6413 New Antioch Baptist Church 4553 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-2248 New Bethel Baptist Church Weathington Dr Rome, Ga 30161 706, 291-8939 New Canaan Baptist Church 3 Excelsior St Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-1984 New Hope Baptist Church Hwy 156 Rome, Ga 706-235-0250 New Hope Baptist Church 399 Moran Lake Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-290-0507 North Broad Baptist Church 1309 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-2100 Northwood Missionary Baptist 4076 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 PisGah Baptist Church Alabama Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-4431 Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 500 N Division St Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-0731 Pleasant Valley North Baptist 735 Old Summerville Road NW Rome, GA 30165 706-232-6426 Providence Baptist Church 17 Burnett Ferry Road SW Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-0689 Riverside Baptist Church 38 Ash St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8114 State Line Baptist Church 8536 Black Bluff Road Cave Spring, Ga 30124 678-988-0339 Saint Paul Baptist Church Pleasant Valley Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-5037
Second Avenue Baptist 823 E 2nd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-3663 Sherwood Forest Baptist Church 1 Goodman Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6174 Shorter Avenue Baptist Church 1410 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-8266 South Broad Baptist Church 508 South Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 Spring Creek Baptist Church 2636 Chulio Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-1220 Springfield Baptist Church 113 Smith St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7217 Thankful Baptist Church 935 Spider Webb Dr Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8132 Trinity Baptist Church 1728 Calhoun Rd NE Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-3368 Turner Chapel Baptist Church 756 Turner Chapel Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-8682 Unity Baptist Church 2261 Pleasant Valley Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-2184 West End Baptist Church 107 Mississippi Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-1971 West Rome Baptist Church 914 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-9722 Wilkerson Road Baptist Church Wilkerson Rd Rome, Ga 30161 Woodlawn Baptist Church 1649 Cartersville Hwy SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-4171 Word & Way Baptist Church New Rocketmart Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-8729
Catholic
Saint Mary Catholic Church 911 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7014
Christian & Missionary Alliance
Missionary Alliance 306 Coker Dr Rome, Ga 20165 706-235-9190
Church of Christ
Church of Christ 108 E Callahan St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-0675 Lindale Church of Christ 3035 Maple Road Lindale, Ga 30147 706-234-3027 Oak Hill Church of Christ 1500 Martha Berry Hwy Rome, Ga 20165 706-291-0351 Rome Church of Christ 121 Primrose Road Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4444
Church of God
Armuchee Church of God 4974 Martha Berry Hwy Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-4414 Beech Creek Church of God 3000 Alabama Hwy NW Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-7466 Church of God of Prophecy 94 Huffaker Rd. Rome, GA 30165 706-528-4225 East Rome Church of God 210 E 18th St Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-0704 New Hope Overcoming Church of God 200 Nixon Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4695 North Rome Church of God 1929 N Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-3516 Rome AOH Church of God 504 Decatur St Rome, Ga 30165 706-295-2999
Disciples of Christ
First Christian Church 209 E. Second Ave, Rome, GA
Episcopal
Church of the Transfiguration 304 Coker Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-0197 Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 101 E 4th Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-9111
Foursquare
Rome Foursquare Church 308 Reservoir St NE Rome, Ga 30161
Full Gospel
Christ Gospel Church 619 Chulio Rd SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-7744
Independent Bible
Grace Bible Church 614 Dalton Rd NE Rome, Ga 30165
Interdenominational
Cornerstone Church 324 Mathis Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-4923 Renovation Church 2601 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga 30165 (706) 936-1380
Lutheran
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 3000 Garden Lakes Blvd Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-7257
Methodist
Beech Creek UMC 2972 Alabama Hwy, Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-4973 Chapel Hill UMC 1818 Kingston Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-9177 Holsey Sinai CME Church 1233 Martin L King Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-7265 Lindsay Chapel UMC 9 College Park Dr SW Rome, Ga 30161 Livingston UMC 21 E Lakeshore Dr SE Rome, Ga 30161 Metropolitan UMC 700 Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8660 Mt Pleasant UMC 4782 Alabama Hwy Rome, Ga 30165 706-232-4350 New Bethel Methodist Church Reeceburg Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-9700 North Rome UMC 706-291-6704 Oostanaula UMC 74 Battey Farm Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-292-0084 Rome First UMC
202 E 3rd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-8590 Rush Chapel UMC 1225 Rush Chapel Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-7986 Scott Chapel UMC 3 Chambers St NE Rome, Ga 30161 Second Avenue UMC 801 E Second Ave SW Rome, GA 30161 Shannon UMC 600 First Street Shannon, GA 30172 706-491-7112 Silver Creek UMC 585 Reynolds Bend Rd Rome, GA 30161 706-234-2518 South Broad UMC 546 S Broad St Rome, Ga 30161 706-232-5230 Trinity UMC 606 Turner McCall Blvd SW Rome, Ga 30165 706-291-0033 Wesley Chapel UMC 9 College Park Dr SW Rome, Ga 30161 West Rome UMC 1003 Shorter Ave PO Box 2247 Rome, GA 30164-2247 706-234-6214
Nazarene
Church of the Nazarene 20 Glenda Dr Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-5023 Rome First 26 Glenda Dr SW Rome, Ga 30165 706-234-5023
Non-Denominational
Glorious New Jerusalem Church 537 W 12th St Rome, Ga 30165 706-295-2045 Glory Tabernacle Church 300 Watson St Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-0888 Gospel Harvester Church 1246 Cartersville Hwy SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-290-9858 Lighthouse Church of Rome Lighthouse Dr SE Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-0864
New and Living Way Bible Church 59 Dykes Creek Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-233-9200 Northside Church 75 N. Floyd Park Rd. Rome, Ga 30165 706-233-9896 Solid Holy Rock Deliverance Tabernacle 700 Kingston Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-295-3022 Trinity United Christian Church 6 Deer Run Trail Rome, Ga 30165 706-204-8270 Words of Faith Tabernacle 3134 Rockmart Rd Rome, Ga 30161 706-314-9158
Orthodox
All Saints Church 615 Cleveland Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-378-4474
Pentecostal
Cannon Temple Holiness Church 308 Porter St Rome, Ga 20161 706-233-9001 Christ Temple Holiness Church 1321 Martin L King Rome, Ga 30161 706-235-3787 Victory Temple Of Joy 118 Williamson St. Rome, Ga 30165 706-766-3865
Presbyterian
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1645 Cartersville Hwy. Rome, GA 30161 706-512-0190 First Presbyterian Church EPC 101 E 3rd Ave Rome, Ga 30161 706-291-6033 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1941 Shorter Ave Rome, Ga 30165 706-235-8561
Seventh-Day Adventist
Rome Bethany Seventh-Day Adventist Church 307 E 14th St SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-292-0067 Seventh-Day Adventist Church 2526 Cedartown Hwy SW Rome, Ga 30161 706-234-4117
Cave Spring Church Directory
Cave Spring Church of God 19 Mill Street Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-8348 Live Oak Baptist Church 5506 GA-100
Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-8566 The Empty Tomb 5630 Fosters Mill Rd SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 Rehoboth Missionary Baptist
6 Rehoboth Rd SW Cave Spring, GA 30124 706-777-3313 First Baptist Church 4 Old Cedartown Rd. Cave Spring, GA 30124
706-777-3566 Cave Spring UMC 30 Alabama Street Cave Spring, GA 30124 (706) 777-8624
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
It’s Time to Make a Sound
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by Laura Purdue
larms: A signal (such as a loud noise or flashing
something there and I have to do some trial and error
light) that warns or alerts; a device that signals.
till I find what works.
Many times in life there are alarms and
We're in a battle in this world. There are alerts and
sounds all around us that alert us to react in certain
alarms going off all around us. People are crying out
ways. For example, If you hear an alarm clock go off,
for help and are hurting. We may not see them all; we
immediately you respond by either jumping out of
might even forget they are there. The enemy would love
the bed and start getting dressed, you push snooze
nothing more than to have us, as Christians, battling
and buy yourself five more minutes, or if you are like
with discouragement, defeat, bringing fear and stress so
me sometimes you don’t react at all and you end up
that we are so consumed we don’t respond, but we can’t
oversleeping and miss important deadlines.
let him win.
Maybe it’s not an alarm clock that you can relate to.
God reminds us in His word to stay aware of
Maybe it’s an alert/siren during bad weather that alerts
Satan’s schemes, to live alert in this world, and to stay
us of potentially dangerous conditions and tells us to
close to Him. He arms us with the sword, the Word of
take shelter until the storm passes over.
God, to stand against the enemy’s lies. He equips us
These are all great alarms and they play important
with strength, wisdom, and discernment through His
parts in our life but there is an alarm I want to expand
own Spirit to stay strong in the spiritual warfare battle.
on and that is our spiritual alarms. How are we
He invites us to spend time in His presence, through
responding when we hear this alarm sound?
prayer and worship, pressing
I gave birth to a baby boy on April 11, 2018. I
in to know Him more.
never really paid much attention to my internal alarm
It is time to wake up
as much as I have since having him and it’s what gave
spiritually and start
me the foundation for this
making a sound, a
article. You see, when
sound that lets the
my child is crying and
enemy know you are
fussing it’s an alert
not asleep that you are wide awake
to me that there is
and ready to fight. You refuse to stay
something wrong
quiet. Quiet while he attempts to
and he needs me.
take your family, your children,
Sometimes I can’t
your finances, and your marriage.
figure out what is
Speak to him today and declare that
wrong with him
you are a child of God and with
to calm him, but
Him, you can’t lose!
About The Author
I know there is
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My name is Laura Perdue and I am married to my best friend, Brian Perdue. God has truly blessed us both and I could not imagine life without my prince, my promise. Brian and I reside in Marietta, Georgia, and serve on the ministry team of Fivestones Church in Canton, GA.
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Gò0dNews for Life
The Strength of a Bereaved Father
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by Khristie Staines
ithin the world of pregnancy and infant
marriage. The way this father goes above and beyond to
loss we often times hear so much about the
stand beside his wife, and serve our ministry with any
strength of a bereaved mother, yet, I want to
need we may have, that too is the strength of a bereaved
share about the strength of a bereaved father. Yes, you
father. Choosing to love and honor babies who passed
know, the person who is “supposed” to provide support
away years before you would ever even meet their
to his wife while keeping his own emotions “in check”...
mama; there are no words.
or at least that is how society often views his role. Loss
May every father we meet, and those we have yet
affects fathers too, that is certain. Just ask the father who
to meet, know we see you. May you each remember to
for years turned to alcohol to deal with the pain and the
take the time you need to grieve. Yes, men and women
emotional heartache of losing his infant daughter, while he was still a teenager himself. Several years ago, years since his loss, he gave his life to Christ. God continues to give him the strength to not allow the bottle to control his life any longer. Ask the young daddy I spoke with earlier this year....in 2015 he suffered the loss of an infant son, and in 2016 an infant daughter. I can still remember as he said he wished he would have known with his son’s loss all the things he realized when his daughter passed away. That he could have held his son, taken photos, bathed him, made countless memories and that it would have been okay to do so. To not have worried what other people thought. To see his face as he talked about the things he wished he could do over, gave strength a new meaning. Another strong father is a husband who lives with half his heart on earth, and half in Heaven as he has one twin residing in each place. The strength
do grieve differently, but that does not lessen your right
he has to exhibit daily as each milestone and memory
to not feel as though you have to always be the "strong
is bittersweet. I didn’t meet him until one year after his
one". It is okay to cry, to mourn, and to grieve. Your
loss, but the way he fought to hold his family together,
precious baby was so very loved, by you, by those who
the way he loved his wife through the true depths of
knew and loved them, and also by strangers like me.
grief, to me, that is pure strength.
May we always remember that you lost a baby too.
Yet perhaps one of the strongest men I know is a his baby, but his wife suffered several losses in her first
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About The Author
loving father who did not personally suffer the loss of Khristie Staines is the co-founder and president of Footprints on the Heart, Inc. She resides in Bartow, Ga.
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MORRISON CAMPGROUND
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by Dr. Gil Watson
orrison’s Campmeeting has been a well kept,
together and begin a campmeeting. Those first churches
though not intended, secret. When driving down
were North Rome (which no longer exists), Mizpah, on the
the Morrison Campground Road, the seemingly
Kingston Highway, Pope Chapel (now Oostanaula), and
vacant shacks and outdoor Tabernacle look like a deserted
Rush Chapel in Shannon. The site of that first campmeeting
place. That is far from the truth. Campmeeting this year is
was about six miles from Rome. There, in a particularly
from July 13 – 22nd and will be teeming with activity.
pretty spot, they erected a Brush Arbor. A Brush Arbor was
Following the War Between the States, Floyd County,
a wooden frame large enough for a congregation to worship
like the entire south, was devastated. The infrastructure
under with brush heaped and piled on it to fend out the sun
was destroyed. The City of Rome was busy setting
and most of the rain. It was 1868, money was scarce.
manufacturing and merchandising in order. Rural Floyd
Attending that first meeting was a wealthy planter who
County was struggling to survive. A group of outlying
had settled on what is now the Morrison Campground
Methodist churches and their members saw the need to
Road. He was from Edinborough, Scotland. His name was
form a movement that would heal the people, proclaim
Mr. E. R. Morrison. He had a son, Travis, who went to war
Christ, and bring the community together.
and fortunately returned to the family farm. Perhaps Mr.
Campmeetings existed in nearly every one of
Morrison had a religious experience at the campground
Georgia’s counties. There was not one in Floyd County.
under that Brush Arbor meeting that inspired him to give
Campmeetings were a way to draw people together after the
the land where his house stood as a permanent place for
“Laying By” season and before harvest. Sermons could be
a soundly structured Arbor. He used the giant heart pine,
preached, people could fellowship, and healing could take
framing timbers from his house and the sawmill on his place
place. The climate was ripe for some of the churches to come
to cut the lumber to complete the Arbor and the shingles
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that Mr. Morrison had for the land and for campmeeting. Morrison's Campground was founded on love, and love has been the element that has held it together for these one hundred and fifty years. The walk up to the arbor from the Morrison's Campground Road is tree-lined. The oak trees were planted about sixty years ago by Mr. W. E. Kerce, and they form a canopy of intertwined branches and leaves that provide cool shade all the way to the arbor from the road. Campmeeting time creates memories and the memories draw us back just as surely as the candle flies are drawn to bright lights under the arbor at evening time. When the old bell rings beckoning the tenters to “come to service,” to cover it. Presently it enjoys electricity and has been
years may separate the time when last you came, but the
remodeled and refurbished and even rebuilt following a
memory makes it appear that nothing has changed. People
collapse under the weight of snow in 1886. A fire in 1904
we love may not be here in the flesh, but their spirit never
burned all the tents on the east side of the Arbor. But they
leaves. Each new campmeeting brings us back again to join
have all been rebuilt and later remodeled. The Arbor still
the “Communion of the Saints.” The times change but the
stands on the site of Mr. Morrison’s house today.
memories last. They even grow fonder as the years go by.
Because it serves the community as a meeting place, all
This year marks the 150th year of campmeeting in Floyd
denominations of Christians attend today. The tents are not
County and a great celebration is planned. The evening
like they once were with wood shavings on the floor and no
preachers will be local and even include one of world-wide
restroom facilities. They have the modern conveniences like
reputation. This year a Bible Study will be held at 11:00am
restrooms and concrete poured floors. They are still called
each week day under the Arbor. The evening services
“tents” remembering those early tents pitched around the
will be at 7:30pm beginning on Friday, July 13th with the
first arbors.
final service held at 11:00am on Sunday, July 22nd. For the preachers’ schedules and special activities, please go to www.morrisoncampground.org. Music will be bountiful, preaching will be Gospel, and love will overflow as we invite you to experience Campmeeting. Come and join us!
An iconic underground spring flows across the road from the campground and has provided water, recreation, and refrigeration for generations of attendees. First they came in wagons and buggies, now in luxury automobiles. From the Brush Arbor of 1868 to the wooden structure completed by Mr. Morrison in 1870, Morrison’s Campground has proudly worn the name of its benefactor. To walk on the grounds today is to sense that deep love
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Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness
Understanding Your Role in Achieving Holistic Health
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by Sara L. Campbell
and for many persons, this may mean a combination of self-care and healthcare. As you work with healthcare providers, be responsible and do your part. Take care of your whole being and expect a holistic approach to your health from your healthcare provider. Do not settle for anything less.
Health promotion and disease prevention should be a major focus for you and your family. Develop a lifestyle that embodies your entire being, seeking natural, safe, and effective approaches for health promotion and disease prevention. A healthy diet, regular exercise, obtaining appropriate screenings, getting adequate sleep and rest, maintaining an intimate relationship with the Lord, and engaging in fellowship with others are all vital to one’s holistic health. Be sure to put good things into your body, including what you watch, read, and listen to on a daily basis. Be sure to include prayer for health, protection, and any needed healing. Some people are concerned that if they seek medical advice, they are not trusting God. God created healthcare providers and Christian providers seek the Lord in their daily work. Holistic health is best achieved through a healthy balance of approaches. Extreme approaches to your health may include a decision to stop all of your medications, or on the other end of the spectrum, to only depend on medications. God wants us to collaborate with Him to achieve health
Do your homework using reliable sources. Wikipedia is not the best resource, but there are reputable internet resources available. Avoid the tendency to simply accept a diagnosis or treatment without investigating the situation on your own or seeking other advice. You are the best person to know your own body. Ask questions and advocate for holistic health. A good health practitioner will want to understand and know the big picture of your health. God created our “whole” being. All of the parts of our bodies are meant to work together in a synergistic way, each part cooperating and collaborating with the other parts. Luke 10:27 states, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself.” This is a perfect verse for demonstrating how we are meant to be, not built with disconnected body parts, but with all of our parts working in synchronization.
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About The Author
olistic health is not a new concept, but it currently seems to be gaining traction in our society. “Holistic” health refers to the whole being, rather than only looking at symptoms, diagnosis, and medication. Physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing contribute to one’s own level of holistic health.
Sara L. Campbell, phD, RN, NEA-BC. Dr. Campbell is Dean and Professor for Lee University School of Nursing.
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Gò0dNews for Teens
God is Still Real, God is Still Relevant
B
by Beth Penny
eing a teenager is hard, harder now than ever.
house on the rock came through the storm. The general
Pressures and problems that you face are not
message is that the man that has God as the rock and
the same as things your parents faced. Life and
the foundation makes it through the storm. But, here
society today aren’t even what they were a few years
is my take and this is what makes God relevant to us.
ago. But, guess what? God hasn’t changed. Even if you
The storm hit both houses. It didn’t matter what the
weren’t raised in church you probably have heard the
foundation was, sand or stone. I’ll say it again; the storm
ancient stories about Moses and Noah and Peter and
hit both houses.
Paul, just to name a few. But even as life has changed,
Whether we have a relationship with God or not, things happen. Life happens. Bad things happen. Good things happen. Bad things happen to good people. The key is knowing that God is your foundation. It doesn’t matter where you are in your relationship with God; it doesn’t matter if you’ve always been to church or if you’ve just learned who God is. It matters that you know God is still relevant. The message he gave Moses and Noah, Peter and Paul, still applies. Through the hardest times in my life and through all the bad decisions, Psalm 91 was a constant reminder that God was still there. Psalms 91:1-2 says, “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord,“He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust’.” Life happens. Through the good and
God hasn’t changed. No matter where you are in your
the bad, God is as real today as He was in ancient times.
relationship with God or whether you go to church or
God is as much in control of your life when things seem
not, God is still the same. God is and can be as real for
out of control as he was in the lives of people in the
you now as He was then.
stories. Most of the time now our lives are clouded with
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is a story that Jesus told about men building houses for their
uncertainty and chaos, God is a constant that we can always count on to never change.
families. One man began to build his house on a sandy foundation, maybe the beach. The other man built normal concrete foundation. Then one day, a storm hits and destroys the house on the sand while the
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About The Author
his house on the rock, which we would think of as a Beth Penny has taught English at Model High School since 1997. There she is also the Yearbook adviser and the Special Education Department Chair. She and her husband, Chad, have four children.
Gò0dNews for Seniors
by Shannon Alvey
hey say it’s the hardships of life that form our true character. If that’s true, then Americans who were born between the two World Wars have certainly earned their character badges. For this, we call them the “Greatest Generation”. Because they made the world a better place for us, we’re committed to making the world a better place for them. Honoring the Greatest Generation is part of our mission here at Legacy Village. In fact, serving this generation is our mission. In carrying out that mission, we hope to uphold the values handed down to us by the Greatest Generation in every possible way. Who is the Greatest Generation? You’ve probably heard the term before. It was coined almost twenty years ago by Tom Brokaw. Former anchor and managing editor of the NBC News, Mr. Brokaw published his best-selling book, The Greatest Generation, in 1998. By doing so, he forever set the phrase in our hearts and minds. While the phrase may be familiar, but have you ever stopped to wonder what makes this group of people ‘The Greatest Generation?’ Four Factors Contributing to the Formation of the Greatest Generation 1. Momentous Changes This generation lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and then on into one of the most the prosperous eras in the history of our nation. 2. Work Ethic Perhaps because of having lived through the Great Depression, this generation knows a thing or two about working hard. On top of that, they lived through the years of World War II and appreciate stability. 3. Frugality The combination of living during the Great Depression and experiencing war-time rationing means
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many in this generation are well-versed in frugal living. They learned to make due. They also learned creativity in the face of scarcity. 4. Sacrifice and Honor Many gave of themselves during World War II, to the extent that they lost life or limb. The war was truly all-encompassing for this generation at that time.
The Battle of the Bulge, for example, is considered by military experts to be the greatest in the nation’s history. United as a country in the face of evil, the greatest generation came together to sacrifice what they could to make the world a better place. How Can We Better Serve the Greatest Generation? Working in the senior living industry, I strive to give the greatest generation a sense of purpose. Finding a purpose can mean so many different things to different people. It can be gardening, cooking brownies, singing in Bible study or just participating in daily activities. Finding each individual’s purpose is a big reason as to why I do what I do.
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Why We Do What We Do
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Kinley Sanders
ellowship of Christian Athletes names Kinley Sanders as the June recipient of the FCA Rome Area “Joshua” Award.The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will present Kinley Sanders with the FCA Rome Area “Joshua” Award for the month of June. Named after Joshua, the award is presented monthly by FCA to honor courage, obedience, and leadership. Sanders, from Chugiak, Alaska, is a junior at Darlington School. She is a member of the Girls Soccer Academy where she is committed to Colorado Christian University. She also serves as an FCA Student Leader at Darlington School and has won numerous athletic, academic, and leadership awards. Known for her incredible work-ethic on and off the field and her assistance with incoming prospects, Kinley has established herself as a respected leader by her coaches and teammates. Not to mention, she currently maintains a healthy 4.0 GPA in the classroom. After college, she wants to work in pediatrics where she will also use Spanish as a second language. She enjoys playing the ukulele, fishing, hiking, camping, and singing. The person she admires most is her mother. Kinley says that her mother “is the most selfless and faithful person in my life. She is always positive in times of stress and adversity and always seems to do it with a smile. She truly is a blessing from God.” Her life verse is 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” She is pictured flexing her muscles with Darlington School FCA Huddle Coach, Justin Bruce.
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Gò0dNews for Fathers
Legacy
rowing up, I remember thinking how great my father was. How smart, how talented, how kind, how perfect he was. Being older now, and looking back, I think about him and realize he wasn’t perfect, but he was really close! When my three girls were young and growing up, I often remember thinking I wish I was as great a father as my father was. He set such a high standard of integrity, and raised such a high bar of character and love. What a legacy he left and what a name to try and live up to! Speaking of leaving a legacy, we find in Genesis 17, that God speaks to Abram and changes his name to Abraham. God also informs him that he will be a father of many nations, and that He would establish a covenant between Himself, Abraham, and his descendants. No difficulty living up to that standard and name, huh?! What could possibly go wrong there? Now, I know that Abraham’s life and decisions were far from perfect, however, we read later in scripture, that God calls Abraham His friend, and that he was highly recognized, recommended, and even renowned for his great faith. What seems to be an impossible standard to reach in men’s eyes, turns out to be a success in the eyes of the Lord. Speaking of high standards, imagine having to live up to the ultimate name of Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of God. That same name that causes storms to cease, makes demons tremble and flee, heals bodies and souls, and eventually brings every kingdom to its knees. Imagine trying to live to that standard, and live up to that name. Wow! Not just anyone could do that. It would take someone very special. Someone worthy of not only the calling, but worthy of the opportunity. The one referred to as the only begotten son of the Father. The one who humbled Himself and came to earth to be an example for us. And the one to whom the Father looked down upon and said, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I
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am well pleased” (Mark 1:11, NKJV). He was worthy, He is worthy, and He forever will be worthy, and He continues to live up to that name. And here is an awesome truth: so can you. You can live up to the name God has given you, the calling He has given you, and yes, even the opportunity He
has given you. No matter your history, good or bad. No matter your story, good or bad. No matter your training or lack thereof, good or bad, you can leave a great legacy, and you can live up to your great name! Jesus doesn’t look at your failures and disappointments, he looks at your potential and at what He sees as His finished product. So, be encouraged fathers, for although you are not perfect, you are considered a friend of our Heavenly Father, and worthy of all He has for you. Strive to be the great father your kids believe you are, and leave a legacy with them worth leaving, and they too will carry on your name!
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by Joel Towe
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Gò0dNews for Everyone
Why Should We Go To Church? by Chad Penny
I
n today’s society, sports activities and working on
fellowship with God and other Christians. The New
weekends has made going to church when we feel
Testament never divides Christians into members
like it the way to go. Others say it is easy to not go to
and nonmembers. It simply asserts that everybody
church because we don’t fit in with people or nobody
participates in their local assembly. In Acts 20:7, it
will miss us if we were gone. For every one reason we
shows the practice of the early church, “On the first day
can think of to not go to church, there are five reasons
of the week, the disciples came together to break bread,
we should go. The Bible refers to members of churches as brothers and sisters. Church is a gathering of people who want to commit to their spiritual walk with others rather than alone. The best part of attending is so we can find out our purpose. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that the Lord has plans for us. As members get to know you they can offer encouragement into your plan. Being part of a church has many benefits to get great help when trying to figure out your place and where you fit. Another reason is so we can worship. We can worship anytime, anyplace. In our car, at work, or at home, but nothing
and Paul preached to them.” For Christians everywhere,
is better than being with other worshipers and signing
regular gathering needs to be a way of life.
to the top of our lungs to God. After worship we can
The one verse that tells us why we should go to
hear someone share the word so we can learn more
church is Hebrews 10:25, “not forsaking the assembling
about it. We don’t all study and read our Bible as we
of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but
should. But hearing it helps us to understand and
exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see
gain a different perspective of explanation.
the day approaching.”
When we attend church we can find new friends
Get in the habit of going to church on a regular basis.
that we can have for life. The Bible tells us that church
The good will always be better than the bad. God will
members are the body of Christ. When we make friends
present opportunities to you because of your faithfulness.
at church we are forever bound to them through our desire to follow Christ. We can all use some new friends When we become Christians, we are called into a relationship with God. 1 John 1:3 says that we enter a
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that can relate to our everyday issues in life. Chad Penny is the minister of evangelism at Riverside Baptist Church in Rome, GA. He and his wife, Beth, have four children. He is the lead evangelist of a new ministry called Jonah’s Call. He is open to speaking at any venue or ministry opportunity.
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When Life Became Too Personal (Part One)
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by Karon Holloway
hen I began my career, I chose labor and delivery.
of my beloved shook my world as nothing else ever has. My
It was a purposeful decision as I was a babe of
world stopped that Thanksgiving Day. Grief’s pain was so
20 and negativity had not touched my life. I did
enormous I felt I would be unable to bear it. Where was my
not want it to, even in my nursing career. Way back then we
Lord and Savior? How could He let this happen to me? How
labored our mothers personally with a minimum amount of
could the sun come up in the morning? How could the birds
electronic equipment, unless the pregnancy was high-risk.
continue to sing? I had to accept the unacceptable.
We sat with our mothers, spoke encouraging words, counted
Within two years I felt a tug at my spirit - hospice nursing.
contractions with hands on mom’s tummy and eyes on the
I didn’t understand the call and wasn’t particularly sure I even
clock and listened to baby’s heartbeat in a peaceful and loving
wanted to. After all, why would I want to immerse myself into
environment. The hard part came and went, and the end
a world that I perceived as unpleasant, the part of life full of
result was participating in the joy and celebration of new life
pain and sorrow, even the thought of it kept securely pushed
entering the world. In three months’ time, the reality of life
to a dark corner out of sight and out of mind; the ultimate
hit me squarely in the heart with the unanticipated death
failure. There were conflicting thoughts as well; if I could
of a 40-year-old mother within two days of the birth of her
offer comfort and care for people and their families making
beautiful baby boy. I remember her face in life and death.
their journey and transition perhaps my life could become
I remember daddy’s face and that of two teenage children,
meaningful and useful again. Unbeknownst to me then,
lost, as they stood at the window looking at the newborn
hospice would quickly become my third and greatest passion.
child. With tears I raged in my grief and anger at the injustice
While our culture does not embrace the aged and the end
delivered upon this family. God’s ways are not our ways. Yet, I
of this life, it comes none the less. Transitioning from this life
had not learned everything that really meant.
to the next is a spiritual journey and it should be honored and
Some years passed, and I changed the focus of my career
cared for as such. I have watched God in action many times
to my second passion, mental health. I watched people become
through these years and I remain in awe of His design for
ill, get better, and relapse again into a world that we cannot
life and death. Acceptance has entered my spirit and over the
experience or fully understand. The complexity of the mind is
years peace has been achieved. On this journey I have learned
difficult to understand, especially so when it is ill. A healthy
unconditional love, the giving and receiving of one person to
body that one sees and an ill mind that one does not is hard
another when the outcome will not be to the liking. I have seen
to conceptualize. I saw the unfairness to this population that
the victory that overcometh the world. I am the privileged one,
is frequently feared, misunderstood, and shunned by society.
the one blessed.
More years passed and the inevitable happened. Death touched my life and it was too personal. It stole in swiftly, unexpectedly, untimely, and unwelcome. The sudden death
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During this journey, I learned compassion for my fellow man. Karon Holloway has been a part of hospice care services for 17 of her 42-year nursing career. She lives in Lindale and has 2 grown children and 4 granddaughters. Karon is the Administrator for Transitions Hospice Care in Rome.
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Are You Winsome?
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by Mark Millican
have become all things to all people, so that I might
praying with that person to receive Jesus, I share in the reward
by all means win some.”
(1 Corinthians 3).
Of the different translations of 1 Corinthians
Of course, the basics have to be evident in our lives: the
9:22b, this one stands out to me. Why? It offers the chance for
fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5) that will develop as a result of
a bit of wordplay, without altering the scriptural meaning. For
prayer, Bible study and the encouragement that comes from
instance, if we take the last two words and put them together
fellowship with other believers, usually in a Word-oriented
we come up with “winsome.” Definitions of winsome include
church. Speaking of evidence, a good friend reminds me
“winning” and “engaging.”
unbelievers are watching their Christian friends constantly.
Paul is not saying he will drop his convictions. However, he “became as a Jew” … (and like those) “under the law” so that he “might win the more” (v. 19-20). I believe Paul is saying he will practice friendship or relational evangelism, and will do so by engaging with those who are lost by using, within principle, whatever means are necessary. Friendship evangelism is becoming appropriately “engaged” with those we discern to be unbelievers. As we become friends and open up, the person who has yet to profess Christ can see how we handle life's ups and downs, the good and the tough, and how we navigate through these times. It's not that we're preaching to them, it's that we're showing how even struggle,
What should our motivation be to see others come to
and possibly pain, can be used to help build our faith and trust
Christ? Each day our neighbors, colleagues, or fellow students
in the Lord.
spend without Christ is a day closer they come to spending an
We have to beware of just “hanging out” during friendship
eternity in regret and punishment. This should motivate us to
evangelism, however. At points, and the Holy Spirit often gives
see them get to know the Lord. We also need to remember that
us a nudge when the time is right, we look for openings to speak
Christ died for us to cover our sins and while he would have
of spiritual things. Oftentimes, and maybe not so ironically, we'll
done it for just one of us, he did it for us all.
find someone who has not professed faith, but now trusts us,
Now get out there and be engaging! Be winsome!
will ask how we handled a certain situation, and it's exactly what That's just God being God. So whether I planted a seed, watered it, added some fertilizer, or brought it to fruition by
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the Lord has helped us through at a prior time. Mark Millican is news editor of the Times-Courier newspaper in Ellijay, a columnist with The Daily Citizen in Dalton and a part-time pastor at two churches, Salem UMC in Rocky Face and Concord UMC in Villanow.
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Honor Your Parents hildren, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. Honor thy father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise” (Ephesians 6:1-2). This past year I turned 40. The big “4-0.” I have gray hair and a 15-year-old who thinks she is always right. I have a husband and my mother lives with my little family. If we were doing algebra, this would be a very hard equation to work out. Stress gets high and in the
same year we moved, relocated, and I changed jobs. Again, stress gets high. My mom is not healthy, but she would move heaven and earth to help in any way she can. You see, I never question my mother’s love; her motives are always pure even when they upset me. I get upset and when this happens, I don’t always have unconditional security from all those around me, but I do from my momma. She loves me in spite of me. She is usually the one who gets the “Lord forgive me” moments. For this I apologize. On behalf of all of us silly kiddos who haven’t learned yet, please forgive us.
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God takes us through seasons of our lives and when we are in one season transitioning to the next, we can feel lost and alone. That’s where I was in January of this year. In my new season I began working with senior citizens. Through this opportunity the Lord has shown me so much as a child of a senior. Each season holds new promises. Lesson # 1: A parent’s love is without end. When our parents begin to age, we can either do what the Bible tells us, or we can choose to ignore it. Lesson # 2: The Bible doesn’t say to honor our parents if they have been good parents. There are no guidelines for the command! We honor regardless. Lesson # 3: As our parents age, the roles shift a little. What if your mom or dad didn’t make sure you had milk for the next day or clean clothes? What if they didn’t check on you? Make a simple phone call. Lesson # 4: There are so many ways to get help if you are ages 60 and up. If you are caring for someone ages 60 and up, there is help! Use google and research. Get the help! Your parents shouldn’t have to decide if they will buy medicine or eat supper. Research! Final Lesson: We are not promised tomorrow. Love well and love fully. To the mommy’s and daddy’s reading this, just keep loving those adult children, keep pressing in. To the children who have aging parents, stand on the word of God and honor your parents. Seek out help and love them well. Go hug your parents if you still have them on this earth. They are of much value. Let the hurts of the past go and love! About The Author
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Amy Wilson is employed with Southeast TN Agency Area on aging and disability, she serves in Kairos Prison Ministry and is actively involved with Eleven 22 Church. She resides in Cleveland, TN.
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Grief and Loss by Glyndora Condon
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n some cases, support groups are most beneficial for
decisions. He had to suffer the consequences which at
those grieving as each see that they are not alone and
times were grave losses to him. As long as he sought
can glean from the common ground they share with
answers by others, or by his deeds, and/or through
others. Reaching out to support others becomes helpful
isolation or running, he did not find peace. David had to
to one’s self. Witnessing other's stories and sharing the
look up to God and make himself humble so as to hear
difficulty of the stages of grief helps each to see how
what he needed to do.
some have proceeded and also to note others who are
Some say that we do not have the faith that it takes
just beginning the grieving process. With this ability,
to overcome, or accuse us of sin (while we all struggle
one sees that they have gown and can feel hope. Job
to muster up the faith and we all sin and fall short of the
did not have that resource as his close friends and wife
glory of God) as to the reason for our not healing. We see those who were around Job do the same. Primarily, we must look up to God and ask for His mercy, forgiveness, guidance, and peace. Many of us find ourselves needing to blame someone or something, and at times, we blame our Father. We must trust that He is able to work our loss into His plan for good. Secondly, we need to admit to any omitted or wrongful behavior that we had done prior to losing our loved one and then ask forgiveness of our Father, the loved one, and of ourselves, and then allow that forgiveness.
were not supportive or healing. They were stumbling
Thirdly, we cannot own responsibility of the death
blocks and discouraging. At times when we continue to
itself. We must know that if we had been able to know
grieve, our friends and family may also seem to believe
how to stop the loss, we would have.
that we are tarrying too long; they may even advise to
Fourthly, we can retain our memories and create a
“get over it” without understanding the harm in saying
memorial to our loved one by holding lessons taught and
that or how the process of grief works. Each of us have
special moments dear to us, knowing we are not alone.
different thresholds of what we can bear. This too is quickly than the others and then attempt to believe that the others are not trying to get over their trauma. David grieved over his sins and the costs of those
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often misunderstood as some processes grief more Glyndora Condon, MS MF, LPC; Heal and Hope Counseling Services. Mother of four, grandmother of eight; entrepreneur of a Christian based counseling service; healhopecounseling.co.
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