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Gò0dNewsCHATTANOOGA

October 2014

DisclaimerAll of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specifi c advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. Th e information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and

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Pg 4 About Us Pg 6 GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk How to Win Firends and Infl uence People by Pastor Steve GilbertPg 8 GoodNews for Kids

I Don’t Know What to Pray ForPg 10 GoodNews on Money Matters

Start Early, Keep the Faithby Andrew Lee

Pg 12 GoodNews for Men Laying the Right Foundation!

by Brian Wetherill Pg 14 GoodNews for Women

A Divine Calling and Purpose by Pastor Deven WallacePg 22 GoodNews for Life

Love and Truth: A Guide for Everyday Life by Beth HendersonPg 24 GoodNews for Health & Fitness

Cholesterol 411 by Pastor Zona Hayes-MorrowPg 26 GoodNews for Teens

Identity in Christ by Joel RogersPg 28 GoodNews for Seniors

Th e Bridge at OoltewahPg 30 GoodNews for Everyone

Do the People in Your Church Understand What You Are Doing? by Rick Mitchell

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Hello Friends, We want to take a moment to tell you who we are

and what we are about. Our names are Matt and Bethany Ruckman and we have three beautiful chil-dren, Brendon, Kailey, and Andrew. We live in Cleve-land and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are com-bined, lives will be changed.

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

6 October 2014

Dale Carnegie’s book, How to Win Friends & Influence People, was written in 1938 and sold millions of copies. His advice will teach you how

to . . .• Make friends quickly and easily• Increase your popularity• Win people to your way of thinking• Win new customers• Arouse enthusiasm among your colleagues.I know of another book that has likewise stood

the test of time. Its subject matter is still helpful and relevant. It's the Bible, the Holy Book—the Word of God. It informs you how to handle your finances, raise a family, be healthy, live forever, have self-confidence, and how to have joy and express it.

Everyone wants joy. They may call it happiness, a close relative of joy, but joy goes much deeper and stays much longer. It's not based on the weather, the stock market, personal finances, or even health. It comes from the presence of a Holy God, living in a holy temple in the person of the Holy Spirit. Joy may be one of the most appealing promises of a right relationship with God. Why? Because it's now! The truth of Christ’s return may confuse the nonbeliever; the fact of future judgment may scare them, but the promise of a real, lasting joy attracts them because it's now! People today live for the moment.

What's in it for me? Yes, that’s a selfish attitude, but that promise attracts

them and the pursuit of joy will change them as they

realize it can only be experienced in Christ. Then Christ's return and their future judgment takes on a new perspective.

In Luke 10, Jesus chose seventy-two disciples to go to neighboring towns to prepare them for His visit and teaching. He told them not to worry about their needs. Today, you may be rich and famous or broke and

unknown, but when people see your commitment and sacrifice, you'll have people following you home. He told them to preach the Gospel, heal the sick, but back that up with joy and rejoicing!

Some other scriptures that talk about joy include:• Jeremiah 31:25: “I have given rest to the weary

and joy to the sorrowing” (NLT).• Psalm 1:1 says you'll have joy if you refuse to

follow the advice of the wicked.• John 20:20: The resurrected Jesus entered the room

where some of the disciples were, and "They were filled with joy when they saw their Lord!" (NLT).

Do you want to win friends and influence people? Rejoice! Let joy motivate you to express it. Why do we want to reach the unsaved? Jesus is coming? Yes, judgment is sure? Yes, but the overriding motivating factor should be our joy in Jesus and our desire to share it with everyone we come in contact with!

Do you have joy? Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that it's a product of the fruit of the Spirit! People can tell if we have joy because we can lose happiness, but joy is permanent. First Thessalonians 5:16 says, “Be joyful always,” and Psalm 100:1 admonishes us to “Shout for joy to the Lord” (NIV).

How to Win Friends & Influence Peopleby Steve Gilbert

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Gò0dNews for Kids

8 October 2014

I Don't Know What to Pray ForRomans 8:26-27

"It's time to say your prayers and turn out the light, Scott," his mother said as she came into his room.

"You can turn out the light," he said.

"Have you said your prayers?" his moth- er asked.

"I'm not go-ing to pray to-night," said Scott.

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"I don't know what to pray for," Scott said.

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“If I win at the sci-ence show tomor-row, I will get a trip to the big science show next week at the university in the city," said Scott.

"Do you want to pray that you will win?" asked his mother.

"Well, if I win, Chuck will lose," Scott said.

"He wants to win because his grandmother lives near the university, and he would get to see her then. And if I win, I will be gone next week and will miss the class picnic."

"Do you want to pray that Chuck will win then?"

"No, I'd like to win," said Scott. "But I also want to go to the picnic. And I want Chuck to see his grand-mother."

"I see your problem," said his mother.

"That's why I can't pray," Scott said. "I don't know what to tell God to do."

"Maybe you ought to think a little more about what prayer is," his mother said. "When you pray, you don't tell God what to do; you ask God to help."

"How do I ask God for help when I don't know what I want?" asked Scott.

"Just tell Him what you told me," said his mother. "Then ask God to do what is best for you and for Chuck and for everyone else."

"You mean I don't have to tell God what I want?" Scott asked.

"No," his mother said. "When I pray, I often ask God what He wants. God knows how to solve problems that bother us."

“I'm glad he does," said Scott, "because I sure don't!"

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A Prayer Dear God, sometimes I don't know what to say, but I know I want to ask for your help. Will you help me anyway, please? In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Gò0dNews on Money Matters

10 October 2014

Dr. Andrew Lee is associate 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.

Start Early, Keep the Faithby Andrew Lee

Though I am an English professor, I sometimes have the opportunity to teach my students lessons that aren’t always related to writing or

literature. One example I like to illustrate for my classes concerns the ponderous question of “What if . . .?” In this case, the what-if question concerns long-term investing. “What if, in 1970, you had purchased a single share of a new company called Walmart at $16.50 per share? How much money could you have today?”

I then proceed to show them that Walmart stock has split 11 times since 1970, so that every one share became two shares during each of those 1-stock splits. Today you would have 2,048 shares of Walmart stock that recently sold for $77 per share, meaning your one share of Walmart stock costing you $16.50 in 1970 (plus broker’s commission, of course) would now be worth a total of $157,696. By the way, I’ve not even taken the time to calculate how Walmart’s dividends would have added to your total wealth during all of these years, but the dividend reinvestment would make this total significantly higher. And all you had to do was “buy and hold” for the long term. Imagine if you’d spent $165 back in 1970 to purchase 10 shares instead of just one?

There are two key principles here in this example, as I am quick to explain to my class. First, you had to get in early, in this case in 1970, when the company first sold shares to the public. Secondly, you had to

hang on even in times of trouble. You had to resist the temptation to sell your share(s) when the stock market plunged, during the gas crisis of the 1970s, during the stock market crash of 1987, during the Gulf Wars, and during 9/11 and the Great Recession that followed the collapse of the housing market just a few years ago. You had to “keep the faith” during all those trials and tribulations in order to reap the maximum rewards.

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Gò0dNews for Men

12 October 2014

Brian Wetherill is married 25 years to Michelle. They have 2 sons (Bradley 19 and Blake 14). They are members at Westmore COG, & he is supervi-sor of special projects at Lee Uni-versity. He is an avid bow hunter, enjoys anything outdoors.

“In his days Hiel of Bethel built Jericho. He laid its foundation with Abiram his firstborn, and with his youngest son Segub he set up its gates, according to the word of the Lord, which He had spoken through Joshua the son of Nun” (1 Kings 16:34 NKJV).

“Then Joshua charged them at that time, saying, ‘Cursed be the man before the Lord who rises up and builds this city Jericho; he shall lay its foundation with his firstborn, and with his youngest he shall set up its gates’" (Joshua 6:26 NKJV).

It’s interesting to read in God’s Word a prophetic curse that is given with specific instructions and later put into motion by someone’s disobedience.

Many of us are familiar with the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho, but we don’t remember the last instructions given in that chapter and what happened later in the Book of Kings. It was God’s desire to end the proliferation of idol worship and sinful acts that were so great during this time of Joshua’s leadership. God did not want to see Israel fall to the fleshly desires of the surrounding

communities. Today, it is easy for a man to fail in his purity walk if he doesn’t have the right foundation.

So many times a man will recognize his sins and then try to change a few things to redirect his thoughts or actions, only to fail repeatedly. Ever wonder why that happens in your life? Look at the foundation you’re building on.

If we try to build a new temple for the Lord in our lives, we have to destroy the old foundations and learn to accept help from others—even swallow our pride if we are to make real changes to the new spiritual blueprint God is laying out.

Take note of what the curse stated in Joshua 6:26: “Then Joshua declared a terrible curse upon anyone who might rebuild Jericho, warning that when the foundation was laid, the builder’s oldest son would die, and when the gates were set up, his youngest son would die.”

Now look into your personal life, your children, and grandchildren. What foundations are you building for them? Is the foundation one that will bless your future generation, or will it curse them? Your choices today will have an impact on their lives, and you must really look into your heart to see if you are laying the right foundation for blessings!

Let’s work on breaking up that hardened heart and allow God to guide us in the rebuilding of our

life. He will bring men into your construction zone to help with the different “spiritual trades” during the remodeling. Remember, it is a process that can take years, so don’t get weary in your well doing! (see Gal. 6:9).

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Gò0dNews for Women

14 October 2014

In Luke 2 we find the beautiful story of the birth of Christ, and one of the most unique visitations between God and woman that history records. The

Holy Spirit wrapped Himself around the humanity of a woman, and deity was conceived for divine purpose. It is a perfect model for any woman bearing the call of God within her spirit.

Opportunity begins in the secret place and is always unexpected. Those who pursue the call very rarely find it. Those who pursue ministry as their goal already reflect a misappropriation of priorities. Mary was faithfully doing the mundane tasks of daily life when she was divinely interrupted by the call and destiny of God. God is always looking for the unassuming and the undetected, and 2 Chronicles 16:9 lets us know He searches for those who have a pure heart to show Himself strong on their behalf.

I pray for a generation of women who would not seek title, position, or ambition, but would faithfully seek God in a daily walk of intimacy. Intimacy leads to conception, and only then will we see the prophetic fruitfulness prophesied in Joel 2.

Once one’s destiny is unveiled and the anointing is imparted, the real test begins. Mary had no tangible evidence of her encounter, only her story. Most rejected her, and even her own fiancé sought to put her away. Mary could have defended herself, become bitter, launched an initiative against men, and campaigned for women’s rights. Mary, however, allowed the Lord to speak for her. When God puts His mark and anointing on your life, you don’t have to defend it because God himself will plead your case. You don’t have to push and shove to make room for yourself.

The Bible says in Proverbs 18:16 that your gifts will make room for you. Mary surrendered to the plan of God and He, in turn, sent an angel to Joseph. Mary carried the precious promise while Joseph faithfully guarded the anointed of God. I pray for more “Josephs” in this hour—men who are not afraid to risk their own reputation or agenda to guard the anointing on their wives and daughters.

It wasn’t long before no one could deny the fruit of Mary’s womb. Her body began to stretch and grow to accommodate the Seed inside her. I believe as women in ministry in this hour, we need to allow the anointing to show what’s inside. Don’t be concerned with your critics. There comes a time in your season of destiny that what’s been going on in private will show openly to all. I pray this over the Church:

• That we begin to talk less about what we are going to do and just do it.

• That we would talk less about healing and just operate in demonstration of it.

• That we would talk less about evangelizing and just reach out to our community around us.

• That we would talk less about a move of God and pray until heaven invades earth.

I pray over every called woman of God that you would surrender to the purpose of the Almighty. I pray that fear and anxiety of rejection would leave you and God himself would speak for you. I pray Josephs would be placed in your life and ministry to guard what has been placed inside you. I pray that His call would consume you and stretch you to the place that it undeniably shows. I pray that our daughters would prophecy!

A Divine Calling & Purposeby Deven Wallace

Pastor Deven and her husband Bishop Kevin Wallace, co-pastor Redemption Point Church (RPC) based in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Under their leadership, RPC has grown from a single location in Ooltewah with 34 attendees in its first service, to over 1200 with multiple locations in just 11 years.

16 October 2014

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Gò0dNews for Couples

18 October 2014

Fruitful Marriagesby David Gray

Many times I have been asked, “What is the real secret to a long-lasting,

happy marriage?” Usually I give some pithy, poorly attempted humorous response like, “For us, I think it has been that we were just too stupid to quit.” There might be some serious truth in there somewhere; however, I have discovered that regardless of a couple’s particular situation, applying biblical principles to the relationship always leads to improvement (can everyone say a big collective “duh!”), regardless of whether they are believers or not. I realize this may seem elementary to some. However, sometimes even the most devout Christians can forget their Christian graces as soon as they walk into their homes with their most important relationships—their spouses and their children.

Men are often patient, understanding, and forgiving with business partners or employees. But those same men can be inconsiderate, unforgiving, and outright rude, many times not even taking the time to listen to their wives or children. The

same women who are caring and compassionate with their friends can become demanding and insensitive at home.

There are hundreds of passages of Scripture to draw relationship principles from, but I would like to focus on just two verses that contain nine simple but profound words that, if applied, could heal broken marriages, put struggling marriages on a firm foundation, revitalize stagnant marriages, and give happy marriages a deeper intimacy. In fact, applying these nine words could revolutionize homes and families! It may seem like a tall order, but I am convinced it is true. Follow along with me.

The apostle Paul said, “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Gal. 5:22-23 NIV). Read that again and let those few words sink in for a minute . . . then pause. Try putting your name at the beginning of that verse and read it again: “David is loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, kind, full of goodness, always

faithful, gentle, and operates in self-control.” These nine words all address behaviors and attitudes. This is not an opportunity to start pointing the finger of blame at your spouse.

Taking responsibility for how we act, regardless of what our spouse does, can radically impact our home for the better. I believe that when we pursue and practice these nine aspects of the Spirit by addressing our attitudes and behaviors, the Holy Spirit will come alongside and help us along the way.

• Spirit-led people do not throw fits of rage; they practice self-control.

• Spirit-led people are concerned for the good of others.

• Spirit-led people are patient, kind, and forgiving. When we begin to act in a way

that is consistent with what we say we believe, I promise you the Lord will bless it. Imagine what would happen in your home and marriage if you applied and practiced these nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit.

David Gray is the store manager at Habitat Restore on Grove Ave. He and his wife Kendra have four children and two grandchildren.

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Comedian Tim Hawkins will perform live at North Cleveland Church of God on Friday, November 7

Oct. 31First Baptist Fall Festival

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Oct. 25Rossville Ball Park

Fireman’s Fall Festival10:00 am

October 26Cleveland First of the

Nazarene Sunday Homecoming

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Calvary Church 423.629.12001212 South Seminole Drive, 37412Fresh Fire Awakening423.255.3103Chattanooga, 37421

Bayside Baptist Church423-344-83276100 Hwy 58Harrison, TN 37416Covenant Baptist Church423.892.55421640 N. Joiner Rd, 37421Duncan Park Baptist Church706.899.37071609 Glowmont Dr, 37412New Haven Baptist Church423.855.49101058 Graysville Rd, 37421Middle Cross Baptist Church423.877.57424009 Norcross Rd, 37343Heritage Baptist Church423.499.50602934 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421Ridgeview Baptist Church423.899.15306 Moore Rd, 37411Spring Creek Road Baptist423.894.07001312 Spring Creek Rd, 37412Silverdale Baptist Church423.892.21737236 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37421Alpine Baptist Church423.875.35224720 Stagg Rd, 37415Ashland Terrace Baptist Church423.877.4392906 Ashland Terrace, 37415Avondale Baptist Church423.344.22085479 Hwy 58, 37416Bartle Baugh Baptist Church423.344.52076129 Champion Rd, 37416Berean Baptist Church423.629.16341614 Kirby Ave, 37404Bethel Baptist Church423.875.9107632 Lullwater Rd, 37405Bethlehem Baptist Church423.266.5484101 Lawn St, 37405Bible Way Baptist Church423.624.21492003 Elmendorf St, 37406

Brainerd Baptist Church423.624.2606300 Brookfi eld Ave, 37411Brainerd Hills Baptist Church423.892.66456611 East Brainerd Rd, 37421Calvary Baptist Church423.875.81545201 Dayton Blvd, 37415Central Baptist Church423.624.4678901 Woodmore Ln, 37411Charity Baptist Church423.267.65762340 Rossville Blvd, 37408Clift on Hill Baptist Church423.867.48873616 Rossville Blvd, 37407Concord Baptist Church423.892.93137025 East Brainerd Rd, 37421East Brainerd Baptist Church423.892.42351047 Graysville Rd, 37421East Lake Baptist Church423.698.15973315 12th Ave, 37407East Ridge Baptist Church423.698.24214201 Ringgold Rd, 37412Edgewood Baptist Church423.629.58212007 East 27th, 37407Empowerment Church423.355.5576 1203 Blocker Lane, 37412Faith Baptist Church423.344.97128834 North Hickory Valley, 37416Fellowship Baptist Church423.894.80805335 Clemons Rd, 37412First Baptist Church423.265.2257401 Gateway Ave, 37402First Baptist Church423.629.19501228 Latta St, 37406First Baptist Church423.265.3229506 East 8th St., 37403First Calvary Baptist Church423.267.5159300 Bell Ave, 37405Grace Baptist Church423.892.48697815 Shallowford Rd, 37421Greater Beulah Baptist Church423.624.04181301 Commerce St, 37404Harmony Baptist Church423.629.9660

3832 Youngstown Rd, 37406Hickory Valley Baptist Church423.892.19162320 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421Highland Park Baptist Church423.493.41111907 Bailey Ave, 37404Hillcrest Baptist Church423.867.28123300 East 42nd St, 37407Independent Baptist Church423.875.30542624 Lyndon Ave, 37412International Baptist Church 423.624.86381512 Old Ringgold Rd, 37404Kings Point Baptist Church423.624.52022834 Harrison Pike, 37403Kingwood Baptist Church423.624.73013522 Ringgold Rd, 37412Lighthouse Baptist Church423.624.41253777 Wilcox Blvd, 37411Lookout Valley Baptist Church423.825.533523 Lilac Ave, 37419Macedonia Baptist Church423.267.69151156 East Main St, 37408Maranatha Baptist Church423.899.05711701 Hickory Valley Road, 37421Mission Ridge Baptist Church423.624.0424302 Shallowford Rd, 37411Morris Hill Baptist Church423.892.20711804 Morris Hill Rd, 37421Mount Paran Baptist Church423.629.23771319 Moss Dr, 37411New Grace Baptist Church423.899.55107861 Lee Hwy, 37421Orchard Knob Baptist Church 423.629.61151734 East 3rd St, 37404Philadelphia Baptist Church 423.629.57862230 East 18th St, 37404Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church423.894.75481726 Church Rd, 37421Pleasant Hill Baptist Church423.892.02371441 Crawford Rd, 37421Prospect Baptist Church 423.698.4149734 Dodson Ave, 37404Resurrected Reformed Baptist 423.698.8086

2230 East 18th Street, 37404Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 423.629.95342001 Blackford St, 37404Second Baptist Church 423.629.60391619 East Main St, 37404Shiloh Baptist Church 423.267.31311708 Carr St, 37408Standifer Gap Baptist Church423.892.85968159 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421Temple Baptist Church 423.622.19133200 Rossville Blvd, 37407Terra Vista Baptist Church 423.892.38794412 Oakwood Dr, 37416Tucker Baptist Church423.510.96841115 North Moore Rd, 37411Washington Park Baptist423.899.94081823 Shepherd Rd, 37421Westview Baptist Church423.899.01279516 East Brainerd Rd, 37421Woodland Park Baptist Church423.899.91857501 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421

Church of GodEast Chattanooga COG423.894.79264924 Hwy 58, 37416East Lake Church of God423.698.65222949 East 29th St, 37407Brainerd Hills Church of God423.892.2092410 Friar Rd, 37421City Church of Chattanooga423.894.69827122 Lee Hwy, 37421Church of God of Prophecy423.899.40743927 Webb Rd, 37416Church of God of Prophecy423.894.05972201 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421Church of God Seventh Day423.899.54907504 Old Lee Hwy, 37421East Brainerd Church of God423.899.47558312 East Brainerd Rd, 37421East Ridge Church of God423.867.72871512 McBrien Rd, 37412East Side Church of God423.624.87972105 Citico Ave, 37404

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Fellowship Church of God423.867.31943426 Clio Ave, 37407Fourth Avenie Church of God423.867.45453912 4th Ave, 37407Holy Temple Church of God423.629.26492311 Bliss St, 37406Joyful Noise Church of God423.698.18131614 Foust St, 37404Pure Holiness Church of God423.622.4667420 North Holly St, 37404Temple of Faith Church of God423.698.27002139 East 27th 37407United Temple Church of God423.624.10372418 Dodson Ave, 37406Vision Church of God423.624.71704901 Midland Pike, 37411Woodmore Church of God423.899.08271115 North Moore Rd, 37411Word Center Church of God423.867.33304803 13th Ave, 37407Church of God in ChristNew Hope Church of God in Christ423.698.41151725 Dodson Ave, 37406

NazareneAlton Park Church of the Nazarene423.756.24684004 Dorris St, 37410NazareneCalvary Church of the Nazarene423.892.57714400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene423.499.86438101 East Brainerd Rd, 37421East Ridge Church of the Naza-rene423.894.86561202 Spring Creek Rd, 37412First Church of the Nazarene423.624.26792099 East Main St, 37404

Community ChurchCosmopolitan Community Church423.622.32173031 Wilcox Blvd, 37411Friendship Community Church423.698.34717 North Tuxedo Dr, 37411

Metropolitan Community Church423.629.27371601 Foust St, 37404

LutheranAscension Lutheran Church423.698.5047720 South Germantown Rd, 37412First Lutheran Church Pastor Mark McCrory423-629-5990; www.fi rst4u.org2800 McCallie AvenueChattanooga, TN 37404Good Shepherd Lutheran Rev. H. Christopher Sheets423.629.4661 www.gslcfl ock.org822 Belvoir Ave, 37412Saint Phillip Lutheran Church423.267.147551 West 25th St, 37408

MethodistJones Memorial UMC423.624.60734131 Ringgold Rd, 37412Mount Crest UMC423.881.41658206 Cicero Tr, 37421St John UMC423.892.22573921 Murray Hills Dr, 37416Wesley Memorial UMC 423.892.64466314 E. Brainerd Rd, 37421East Ridge UMCPastor Ken Sauer423-892-8451; eastridgeumc.org1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Stanley UMC423.624.6729501 Dodson Ave, 37404Washington Hills UMC 423.892.80506216 Hadley Dr, 37416Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.69269028 Warbler Ln, 37421East Lake UMC423.624.49212903 East 37th St, 37407St Elmo UMC423.855.08073030 Towerway Dr, 37406Lake Vista UMC423.892.49416216 Hadley Dr, 37416Saint Mary CME Church423.622.27421417 Wheeler Ave, 37406Sheares Memorial UMC423.855.2004515 Airport Rd, 37421Sheares Memorial UMC

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Non-DenominationalTh e Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga423.238.38353914 St Elmo Ave, 37409Faith Connection Church423.933.69867312 Shallowford Rd, 37421Metropolitan Tabernacle423.894.33772101 West Shepherd Rd, 37422Carpenters Cowboy Church423.867.42323616 Rossville Blvd, 37407Brainerd Hills Chapel Church423.899.30985931 Pinegrove Tr, 37421Chattanooga Church423.892.28886188 Adamson Circle, 37416Christian Church of Hope423.855.07672330 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421Church of Jesus423.629.50512118 Wilson St, 37406Church of the First Born423.756.07043418 St Elmo Ave, 37409Church of the Lord Jesus423.265.8235200 West 19th St, 37408Mount Summit of Peace Church423.899.04346925 Shallowford Rd, 37421New Covenant Church423.867.21213700 Clio Ave, 37407Walker Avenue First Church423.622.29822101 Walker St, 37404Worlds Church of the Living God423.622.29922110 Glass St, 37406PentecostalEmanuel Pentecostal Church423.821.52614204 Ohls Ave, 37410Sharon Pentecostal Church423.867.70881400 East 48th St, 37407Virtuous ChurchPastor Richard O. Smith5952 Brainerd RoadChattanooga, TN 37412(423)521-4440www.virtuouschurch.orgWord of Pentecost Church423.624.26201722 Newton St, 37406

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First Cumberland Presbyterian423.698.25561505 North Moore Rd, 37411Central Presbyterian Church423.629.14011815 McCallie Ave, 37404Covenant Presbyterian Church423.899.53778451 East Brainerd Rd, 37421East Ridge Presbyterian Church423.867.27174919 Court Dr, 37412First Presbyterian Church423.267.1206554 McCallie Ave, 37402New Hope Presbyterian Church423.892.08537301 Shallowford Rd, 37421North Minster Presbyterian 423.894.37734791 Hal Dr, 37416St Elmo Presbyterian Church423.821.14244400 St Elmo Ave, 37409Second Presbyterian Church423.266.2828700 Pine St, 37402Trinity Presbyterian Church423.899.9586104 McBrien Rd, 37411

VineyardVineyard Christian Fellowship423.704.218810615 London Ln, 37302

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Gò0dNews for Life

22 October 2014

Beth Henderson is the development director at New Hope Pregnancy Care Center.

LOVE & TRUTH:A Guide for Everyday Life“I hate people!” Those words actually came

out of my mouth this morning as I drove my daughter to school. By 8 a.m. I had already

been subjected to the chaos of morning traffic: people driving too fast, too slow, recklessly or just in my way. Plus, I had received a call from my youngest daughter’s school informing me that her jacket and purse had gone missing, and she had only been at school for half an hour. What is wrong with people? I thought.

When I heard myself say out loud, in front of my daughter, that I hated people, the breath went right out of me. I asked myself, What is wrong with me? Doesn’t Matthew 15:18 say, “But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart. . . .” Is that how I really feel? Is that the message I want to convey to my children?

I can hear them now, “Mom said it’s okay to hate people when they aren’t acting the way you want them to.” Really? Of course not. I love people, right? But I had a plan for the day, and these folks were getting in my way. Some of them were even making mistakes and bad decisions. My harsh reaction was justified, wasn’t it?

Of course not, not if I’m to live my life in a way that conforms to the image of Christ. I’m so glad Jesus didn’t feel the way I sometimes do. As He walked along the road, how often was He interrupted by someone who had a need—someone who wasn’t doing what they should do, or who had rejected His

plan for their lives. The story of the rich young ruler is a poignant reminder of Jesus’ love for those around Him. You probably know the story well. “As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. ‘Good teacher,’ he asked, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’” (Mark 10:17 NIV).

“Jesus looked at him and loved him. ‘One thing you lack,’ he said. ‘Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.’At this the man’s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth” (vv. 21-22).

There’s a lot packed into those verses, but it’s the words, “Jesus looked at him and loved him” that impact me most today. Jesus knew this young man had selfish motives. He knew that his response would not be one of joy, of worship, of love, or even gratitude. No, this young man went away downcast. He had been offered the treasures of heaven but denied them for earthly pleasures. Yet, Jesus looked at him and loved him.

Thankfully, He does the same for us today. People make mistakes every day. For some, it seems that bad decisions are a way of life. Sometimes it can be hard to deal with those mistakes and those people gracefully. Fortunately, Jesus left us an example of how we are to react: we look at each other with love, and we tell the truth.

by Beth Henderson

24 October 2014

Gò0dNews for Health & Fitness

Pastor Zona Hayes-Morrow is a successful business woman, mother, Bible teach-er and executive director of Norvel Hayes Ministries.

Cholesterol isn’t a dirty word. There are many misconceptions about

cholesterol. Cholesterol is a necessary part of a healthy body. The problem arises when there is too much cholesterol.

First, let’s look at what cholesterol is. Cholesterol is made up of two types of lipids, triglycerides, and Lp(a), which is a variation of LDL. These four things together make up your total cholesterol count. Of the two different kinds of lipids, one is good (HDL) and the other is bad (LDL). HDL stands for High-Density Lipoproteins, the good type of cholesterol. They should make up one-fourth to one-third of your total cholesterol. This type of cholesterol actually seems to help protect your heart against heart disease. If your HDL is low, your risk of heart disease increases. Science is still learning about it, but HDL seems to carry the LDL away from the heart to the liver so it can be passed from the body. Some experts believe that this process can slow down

the build-up of plaque in the arteries by removing excess cholesterol.

LDL stands for Low-Density Lipoproteins, the bad type of cholesterol. Too much of LDL can build up in the arteries and form plaque when it combines with other substances. Plaque clogs the arteries and causes them to be less flexible, which may lead to heart disease.

Most people think that only people who are overweight need to be concerned about high cholesterol, but that can be a deadly mistake. Cholesterol can be a problem with anyone, regardless of age or weight. High cholesterol may be the result of your genetic heritage or because of your lifestyle. You can’t do anything about your genes, but you can change your lifestyle.

Let’s look at some lifestyle changes that you can make, whether you already have high cholesterol or you are at risk. These tips can be used for anyone who has high cholesterol because of their genes or lifestyle choices. Always have your

cholesterol monitored by a doctor to help

evaluate

your progress. One of the first things you need

to do is become active. Twenty to thirty minutes of physical activity a day can make a huge difference. Physical activity helps raise your HDL, which decreases the risk of heart disease and strengthens the heart, lowers blood pressure, and helps manage weight. A strong heart, lower blood pressure, and weight loss will help an individual live a longer and healthier life. Making dietary changes will help even more.

First, you have to lower your saturated fat intake and avoid trans fat in your diet. This doesn’t mean you eliminate fat from your diet, because it is still needed—especially in healthy forms like olive oil. You also need to eat healthy fiber such as whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables. Your diet should also include lean proteins such as fish and poultry, and some low-fat dairy products.

A healthy diet, together with an active lifestyle, can lower high cholesterol and the risk of heart disease without medication. Discuss any changes and evaluate

your progress with a doctor to decide if you need medication as well as lifestyle changes. Your health is in your hands.

Step out and take control . . . you can do it!

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Joel Rogers is a loving husband, father, and minister. He serves as the director of Youth Programs for The Salvation Army in Cleve-land, Tennessee. He and his wife Cheryl operate the Inman Street Coffeehouse for The Salvation Army. They have one daugh-ter, Eden, who is two years old.

Identity is the unique blueprint of identifying factors that make up who we are as individuals. It is a complex blend of our personalities, our

surroundings, our relationships, and beyond that create each of us—factors about us that cause others to know who we are. In the same way, identity in Christ is the factors about us that cause others to also know whose we are. So then, do we truly understand that who we are is distinct from what we do?

Your identity is not cashier at Taco Bell, or high school student. Those are things you do; your identity is what makes you who you are!

• Are you loving?• Are you generous?• Are you humble? These characteristics

are part of your identity. Learning, for example, that you have a heart of compassion, a skill, and a desire to teach others gives you a starting point. This is where a lot of confusion surfaces. Many Christians begin this process. After discovering their gifts, they seek to put them into practice immediately, and these gifts become their identity. This is an injustice to the fullness of God’s plan! When a potter is making something from clay, he begins with a shapeless mass. He has an idea of what he wants to shape and begins. After forming, the clay has to be dried in the fire to strengthen it for its tasks. To jump headfirst into the gifts and passions you have without following Christ’s example for the next step would be akin to the pottery half-shaped and far from the strengthening heat of the fire, jumping from the potter’s wheel and attempting to be of use. We need the fullness of God’s process! So what is the next step?

Our next step is to accept the invitation to the cross.

It is not an invitation to come and admire Christ’s sacrifice but an invitation to join Christ in being sacrificial. “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20,

NLT). Jesus extends an invitation to us into His identity, an identity we can only

gain by means of the cross—not just from Christ’s willingness

to lay down His life but an identity in Christ that

develops when we lay our own life down at the cross.

The apostle Paul goes on to explain the identity exchange that happens at the cross: “For you died to this

life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in

God” (Col. 3:3, NLT). A proper understanding

of “hidden” here is not the idea of

our identity simply hiding in God, but more accurately that our identity dies, and who we are becomes absorbed, even overcome by God who replaces it with the fullness of His identity for us. Our anger, selfishness, and sinfulness are replaced completely by God’s amazing love, compassion, and humility!

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Gò0dNews for Seniors

28 October 2014

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30 October 2014

DO THE PEOPLE IN YOUR CHURCH UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE DOING?

by Rick Mitchellby Rick Mitchell

SSometimes we get into trouble in our churches and ministries because we do not communicate clearly what we believe God

is asking us to do. We just push ahead and do it without informing others of the mission and take them with us. Here are a few things you can do to inform others of what you are doing and invite them to come along with you. 1. Pray.Pray. Nothing should ever be started unless it has been bathed in prayer. Spend quality time in prayer. 2. Communicate.Communicate. Sometimes we fail to tell others what God is doing and wants to do in our ministries. Telling others will allow them to ask questions and then they will be� er understand what we are about. Talk to them. Write to them. Make posters for them to read. The means is not important. Just do it! 3. Spend time with leadership.Spend time with leadership. The leaders around you in other ministries can help you communicate your vision, but you must spend time with them explaining it to them so they will understand it enough to explain to others. Church members who do not understand what you are doing will seldom come to you and ask questions, but they will go to one of the other leaders in your church and ask them. If the other leaders know and can explain it to the members, then the members

will understand and all will be well. 4. Find between one and four people to invest Find between one and four people to invest in personally.in personally. These are people who can take over parts of the vision as it grows and you need help. Never do anything alone if you can get someone else to do it with you. This not only mentors them, but it will prepare them to one day be a leader. 5. Schedule events and get started.Schedule events and get started. Many times we have good ideas and spend lots of time planning, but we fail to get started. Pu� ing events on the calendar will discipline you to get going in order to meet those deadlines. 6. Set weekly meetings with key people.Set weekly meetings with key people. This will give you someone to bounce ideas off of and give you opportunity to hear what others are doing and thinking. Having meetings and reporting on the status of the implementation of your vision disciplines you to plan and implement those plans because you know you will be accountable to those folks in the meeting. Looking at all of these at once can cause you to shake in fear and never get started. However, get started. Start slow and keep going. Do something every day to keep things moving forward.

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