October 2014 by Good News Chattanooga

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• Start Early, Keep the Faith p.10 • CHOLESTEROL 411 p.26 • Identity in Christ p.26

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About Us GoodNews from the Pastor’s Desk

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How to Win Firends and Influence People by Pastor Steve Gilbert

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GoodNews for Kids I Don’t Know What to Pray For

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GoodNews on Money Matters Start Early, Keep the Faith by Andrew Lee

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GoodNews for Men Laying the Right Foundation! by Brian Wetherill

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GoodNews for Women A Divine Calling and Purpose by Pastor Deven Wallace

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GoodNews for Life Love and Truth: A Guide for Everyday Life by Beth Henderson

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GoodNews for Health & Fitness Cholesterol 411 by Pastor Zona Hayes-Morrow

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GoodNews for Teens Identity in Christ by Joel Rogers

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GoodNews for Seniors The Bridge at Ooltewah

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

Disclaimer All of the content in the GoodNews Christian Magazine is for general information and/or use. Such contents does not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) a decision. Any specific advice or replies to queries in any part of the magazine is the personal opinion of such experts/consultants/persons and is not subscribed to by GoodNews Christian Magazine. The information in GoodNews Christian Magazine is provided on an “AS IS” basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. We reserve the right to refuse any advertisement or article we deem inappropriate.

God Bless You and Thank You! Writers Pastor Steve Gilber Pastor Deven Wallace Pastor Zona Hayes-Morrow Reverend Rusty Asble Andrew Lee Beth Henderson Brian Wetherill Joel Rogers Rick Mitchell

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About Us 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 children, Brendon, Kailey, and Andrew. We live in Cleveland and love what this town has to offer! We have started GoodNews Christian Magazine because we feel that when God, family, and community are combined, lives will be changed. GoodNews Christian Magazine is a complimentary, Christian lifestyle publication. You can find us throughout the community in retail establishments, churches, restaurants, and more. Our magazine opens the door for Christians to work together to grow and strengthen our community through relevant editorial and effective advertising. GoodNews Christian Magazine is written by men and women in the community who love and serve the Lord. Our hearts are open and willing to be used by God to reach out to the community to spread the GoodNews!

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Gò0dNews from the Pastor’s Desk

by Steve Gilbert

How to Win Friends & Influence People

ale 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 seventytwo 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 6

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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).

Pastor Steve Gilbert and his wife Teresa are the lead pastors at Heritage Fellowship in McDonald, Tn. It is their desire to see families connect to God and grow.

Gò0dNews for Kids

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

t's time to say your prayers and turn out the light, Scott," his mother said as she came into his room.

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

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

"Have you said prayers?" his mothasked.

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

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"I'm not going to pray tonight," said Scott.

"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 grandmother." "I see your problem," said his mother.

"Why not?"

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

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

"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."

"What's the problem?" his mother asked.

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

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

Some Questions

1. Are you always sure about what you should pray for? 2. Can you ask God for help even when you don't know what kind of help you need?

A Prayer

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Gò0dNews on Money Matters

Start Early, Keep the Faith

by Andrew Lee

hough 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 10

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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. A spiritual application is not difficult to see. The Bible tells us to “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth” (Ecc. 12:1 NIV). By committing our lives and our talents (including our wealth and resources) to God early in our lives, we will reap a greater reward and be able to serve His kingdom that much more. Secondly, as Christians, we have to hang on during times of trouble and never lose our hope and our faith in Christ. Jesus told us clearly that hard times would come: “In this world, you will have much trouble; but be of good cheer. I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 KJV). So often, we think and act in the short term, focused only on instant gratification and what we want now. By looking long term, both in our financial decisions and in our walk with Christ, we will reap more abundantly in every regard. 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.

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Gò0dNews for Men

by Brian Wetherill

Laying the Right Foundation! The foundation is one of the most important parts of a building, but even more so in our spiritual lives. “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

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

the word of the Lord, which He had spoken through

and then try to change a few things to redirect his

Joshua the son of Nun” (1 Kings 16:34 NKJV).

thoughts or actions, only to fail repeatedly. Ever

“Then Joshua charged them at that time, saying, ‘Cursed be the man before the Lord who rises up and

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

builds this city Jericho; he shall lay its foundation with his firstborn, and with his youngest he shall set

our lives, we have to destroy the old foundations

up its gates’" (Joshua 6:26 NKJV).

and learn to accept help from others—even swallow

t’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 the last instructions given in that chapter and what happened later in the Book of Kings. It

idol worship and sinful acts that were great during this time of Joshua’s leadership. God did not want to see Israel fall to the fleshly desires of the surrounding

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

and the walls of Jericho, but we don’t remember

was God’s desire to end the proliferation

our pride if we are to make real changes to the new

of so

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

by Deven Wallace

A Divine Calling & Purpose

n 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. 14 October 2014

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! 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.

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Gò0dNews for Couples

Fruitful Marriages

any 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

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by David Gray

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 selfcontrol” (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 selfcontrol.” 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.

Church Activities & Events

Comedian Tim Hawkins will perform live at North Cleveland Church of God on Friday, November 7 Oct. 31 Cleveland Christian Fellowship Hallelujah Night Oct. 26 Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church Trunk or Treat 5:00 pm Oct. 25 Rossville Ball Park Firemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Festival 10:00 am

October 26 Cleveland First of the Nazarene Sunday Homecoming with Rev. Josh Haun & Lindsay Huggins 10:00 am October 29th Cleveland First of the Nazarene Fall Festival 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

Oct. 31 First Baptist Fall Festival 5:30-8:30pm

Chattanooga Church Directory Assembly of God Calvary Church 423.629.1200 1212 South Seminole Drive, 37412 Fresh Fire Awakening 423.255.3103 Chattanooga, 37421

Baptist Bayside Baptist Church 423-344-8327 6100 Hwy 58 Harrison, TN 37416 Covenant Baptist Church 423.892.5542 1640 N. Joiner Rd, 37421 Duncan Park Baptist Church 706.899.3707 1609 Glowmont Dr, 37412 New Haven Baptist Church 423.855.4910 1058 Graysville Rd, 37421 Middle Cross Baptist Church 423.877.5742 4009 Norcross Rd, 37343 Heritage Baptist Church 423.499.5060 2934 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Ridgeview Baptist Church 423.899.1530 6 Moore Rd, 37411 Spring Creek Road Baptist 423.894.0700 1312 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 Silverdale Baptist Church 423.892.2173 7236 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37421 Alpine Baptist Church 423.875.3522 4720 Stagg Rd, 37415 Ashland Terrace Baptist Church 423.877.4392 906 Ashland Terrace, 37415 Avondale Baptist Church 423.344.2208 5479 Hwy 58, 37416 Bartle Baugh Baptist Church 423.344.5207 6129 Champion Rd, 37416 Berean Baptist Church 423.629.1634 1614 Kirby Ave, 37404 Bethel Baptist Church 423.875.9107 632 Lullwater Rd, 37405 Bethlehem Baptist Church 423.266.5484 101 Lawn St, 37405 Bible Way Baptist Church 423.624.2149 2003 Elmendorf St, 37406

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Brainerd Baptist Church 423.624.2606 300 Brookfield Ave, 37411 Brainerd Hills Baptist Church 423.892.6645 6611 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Calvary Baptist Church 423.875.8154 5201 Dayton Blvd, 37415 Central Baptist Church 423.624.4678 901 Woodmore Ln, 37411 Charity Baptist Church 423.267.6576 2340 Rossville Blvd, 37408 Clifton Hill Baptist Church 423.867.4887 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Concord Baptist Church 423.892.9313 7025 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Brainerd Baptist Church 423.892.4235 1047 Graysville Rd, 37421 East Lake Baptist Church 423.698.1597 3315 12th Ave, 37407 East Ridge Baptist Church 423.698.2421 4201 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Edgewood Baptist Church 423.629.5821 2007 East 27th, 37407 Empowerment Church 423.355.5576 1203 Blocker Lane, 37412 Faith Baptist Church 423.344.9712 8834 North Hickory Valley, 37416 Fellowship Baptist Church 423.894.8080 5335 Clemons Rd, 37412 First Baptist Church 423.265.2257 401 Gateway Ave, 37402 First Baptist Church 423.629.1950 1228 Latta St, 37406 First Baptist Church 423.265.3229 506 East 8th St., 37403 First Calvary Baptist Church 423.267.5159 300 Bell Ave, 37405 Grace Baptist Church 423.892.4869 7815 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Greater Beulah Baptist Church 423.624.0418 1301 Commerce St, 37404 Harmony Baptist Church 423.629.9660

3832 Youngstown Rd, 37406 Hickory Valley Baptist Church 423.892.1916 2320 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Highland Park Baptist Church 423.493.4111 1907 Bailey Ave, 37404 Hillcrest Baptist Church 423.867.2812 3300 East 42nd St, 37407 Independent Baptist Church 423.875.3054 2624 Lyndon Ave, 37412 International Baptist Church 423.624.8638 1512 Old Ringgold Rd, 37404 Kings Point Baptist Church 423.624.5202 2834 Harrison Pike, 37403 Kingwood Baptist Church 423.624.7301 3522 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Lighthouse Baptist Church 423.624.4125 3777 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Lookout Valley Baptist Church 423.825.5335 23 Lilac Ave, 37419 Macedonia Baptist Church 423.267.6915 1156 East Main St, 37408 Maranatha Baptist Church 423.899.0571 1701 Hickory Valley Road, 37421 Mission Ridge Baptist Church 423.624.0424 302 Shallowford Rd, 37411 Morris Hill Baptist Church 423.892.2071 1804 Morris Hill Rd, 37421 Mount Paran Baptist Church 423.629.2377 1319 Moss Dr, 37411 New Grace Baptist Church 423.899.5510 7861 Lee Hwy, 37421 Orchard Knob Baptist Church 423.629.6115 1734 East 3rd St, 37404 Philadelphia Baptist Church 423.629.5786 2230 East 18th St, 37404 Pilgrim Rock Baptist Church 423.894.7548 1726 Church Rd, 37421 Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 423.892.0237 1441 Crawford Rd, 37421 Prospect Baptist Church 423.698.4149 734 Dodson Ave, 37404 Resurrected Reformed Baptist 423.698.8086

2230 East 18th Street, 37404 Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 423.629.9534 2001 Blackford St, 37404 Second Baptist Church 423.629.6039 1619 East Main St, 37404 Shiloh Baptist Church 423.267.3131 1708 Carr St, 37408 Standifer Gap Baptist Church 423.892.8596 8159 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421 Temple Baptist Church 423.622.1913 3200 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Terra Vista Baptist Church 423.892.3879 4412 Oakwood Dr, 37416 Tucker Baptist Church 423.510.9684 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Washington Park Baptist 423.899.9408 1823 Shepherd Rd, 37421 Westview Baptist Church 423.899.0127 9516 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 Woodland Park Baptist Church 423.899.9185 7501 Standifer Gap Rd, 37421

Church of God East Chattanooga COG 423.894.7926 4924 Hwy 58, 37416 East Lake Church of God 423.698.6522 2949 East 29th St, 37407 Brainerd Hills Church of God 423.892.2092 410 Friar Rd, 37421 City Church of Chattanooga 423.894.6982 7122 Lee Hwy, 37421 Church of God of Prophecy 423.899.4074 3927 Webb Rd, 37416 Church of God of Prophecy 423.894.0597 2201 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of God Seventh Day 423.899.5490 7504 Old Lee Hwy, 37421 East Brainerd Church of God 423.899.4755 8312 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Church of God 423.867.7287 1512 McBrien Rd, 37412 East Side Church of God 423.624.8797 2105 Citico Ave, 37404

Fellowship Church of God 423.867.3194 3426 Clio Ave, 37407 Fourth Avenie Church of God 423.867.4545 3912 4th Ave, 37407 Holy Temple Church of God 423.629.2649 2311 Bliss St, 37406 Joyful Noise Church of God 423.698.1813 1614 Foust St, 37404 Pure Holiness Church of God 423.622.4667 420 North Holly St, 37404 Temple of Faith Church of God 423.698.2700 2139 East 27th 37407 United Temple Church of God 423.624.1037 2418 Dodson Ave, 37406 Vision Church of God 423.624.7170 4901 Midland Pike, 37411 Woodmore Church of God 423.899.0827 1115 North Moore Rd, 37411 Word Center Church of God 423.867.3330 4803 13th Ave, 37407 Church of God in Christ New Hope Church of God in Christ 423.698.4115 1725 Dodson Ave, 37406

Nazarene Alton Park Church of the Nazarene 423.756.2468 4004 Dorris St, 37410 Nazarene Calvary Church of the Nazarene 423.892.5771 4400 Bonny Oaks Dr, 37416 East Brainerd Church of the Nazarene 423.499.8643 8101 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Church of the Nazarene 423.894.8656 1202 Spring Creek Rd, 37412 First Church of the Nazarene 423.624.2679 2099 East Main St, 37404

Community Church Cosmopolitan Community Church 423.622.3217 3031 Wilcox Blvd, 37411 Friendship Community Church 423.698.3471 7 North Tuxedo Dr, 37411

Metropolitan Community Church 423.629.2737 1601 Foust St, 37404

Lutheran Ascension Lutheran Church 423.698.5047 720 South Germantown Rd, 37412 First Lutheran Church Pastor Mark McCrory 423-629-5990; www.first4u.org 2800 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN 37404 Good Shepherd Lutheran Rev. H. Christopher Sheets 423.629.4661 www.gslcflock.org 822 Belvoir Ave, 37412 Saint Phillip Lutheran Church 423.267.1475 51 West 25th St, 37408

Methodist Jones Memorial UMC 423.624.6073 4131 Ringgold Rd, 37412 Mount Crest UMC 423.881.4165 8206 Cicero Tr, 37421 St John UMC 423.892.2257 3921 Murray Hills Dr, 37416 Wesley Memorial UMC 423.892.6446 6314 E. Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge UMC Pastor Ken Sauer 423-892-8451; eastridgeumc.org 1601 Prater Road, East Ridge, TN 37412 Stanley UMC 423.624.6729 501 Dodson Ave, 37404 Washington Hills UMC 423.892.8050 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Cleveland Trinity UMC 423.892.6926 9028 Warbler Ln, 37421 East Lake UMC 423.624.4921 2903 East 37th St, 37407 St Elmo UMC 423.855.0807 3030 Towerway Dr, 37406 Lake Vista UMC 423.892.4941 6216 Hadley Dr, 37416 Saint Mary CME Church 423.622.2742 1417 Wheeler Ave, 37406 Sheares Memorial UMC 423.855.2004 515 Airport Rd, 37421 Sheares Memorial UMC

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Non-Denominational The Sacred Heart Mission of Chattanooga 423.238.3835 3914 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Faith Connection Church 423.933.6986 7312 Shallowford Rd, 37421 Metropolitan Tabernacle 423.894.3377 2101 West Shepherd Rd, 37422 Carpenters Cowboy Church 423.867.4232 3616 Rossville Blvd, 37407 Brainerd Hills Chapel Church 423.899.3098 5931 Pinegrove Tr, 37421 Chattanooga Church 423.892.2888 6188 Adamson Circle, 37416 Christian Church of Hope 423.855.0767 2330 Hickory Valley Rd, 37421 Church of Jesus 423.629.5051 2118 Wilson St, 37406 Church of the First Born 423.756.0704 3418 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Church of the Lord Jesus 423.265.8235 200 West 19th St, 37408 Mount Summit of Peace Church 423.899.0434 6925 Shallowford Rd, 37421 New Covenant Church 423.867.2121 3700 Clio Ave, 37407 Walker Avenue First Church 423.622.2982 2101 Walker St, 37404 Worlds Church of the Living God 423.622.2992 2110 Glass St, 37406 Pentecostal Emanuel Pentecostal Church 423.821.5261 4204 Ohls Ave, 37410 Sharon Pentecostal Church 423.867.7088 1400 East 48th St, 37407 Virtuous Church Pastor Richard O. Smith 5952 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN 37412 (423)521-4440 www.virtuouschurch.org Word of Pentecost Church 423.624.2620 1722 Newton St, 37406

First Cumberland Presbyterian 423.698.2556 1505 North Moore Rd, 37411 Central Presbyterian Church 423.629.1401 1815 McCallie Ave, 37404 Covenant Presbyterian Church 423.899.5377 8451 East Brainerd Rd, 37421 East Ridge Presbyterian Church 423.867.2717 4919 Court Dr, 37412 First Presbyterian Church 423.267.1206 554 McCallie Ave, 37402 New Hope Presbyterian Church 423.892.0853 7301 Shallowford Rd, 37421 North Minster Presbyterian 423.894.3773 4791 Hal Dr, 37416 St Elmo Presbyterian Church 423.821.1424 4400 St Elmo Ave, 37409 Second Presbyterian Church 423.266.2828 700 Pine St, 37402 Trinity Presbyterian Church 423.899.9586 104 McBrien Rd, 37411

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

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Cholesterol

holesterol 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

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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

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

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Identity In Christ:

The Formative Power of the Cross

dentity 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. 26

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

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elcome to the retirement age. Looking back, you glance over your long journey with fruitful moments and sacrifices along the way. As you ease your mind down memory lane, know that your many acts of endearment—both big and small—haven’t gone unnoticed. As a leader among family and friends, you may be used to serving others. But know that you, too, require the tried-and-true remedies of rest and relaxation after all that you’ve done. Your family and friends would only want the best for you during your retirement years—and so do we. Our family at The Bridge at Ooltewah recognizes your many contributions over the years. Moreover, we share your desire to continue working for our Lord by serving family, friends, our community, and our world. And so, we invite you to meet our caring staff and people just like you who share your dedication to serving others. Come learn about our many services and amenities, including transportation services for everything from regular checkups to out-of-town excursions, and deluxe living spaces so inviting that your family and friends will visit again and again. Our restaurant-style dining is sure to please your palate, and an array of activities will keep 28

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you exploring your God-given talents. Finally, our captivating courtyards and interior furnishings are designed to foster peace of mind. Here, you’re welcome to take a ride with us on one of our weekend trips, watch a movie, or play a game with other residents. Come join hands with us as we serve supper and invite you to sing your praises during our worship service. We know you’ve made sacrifices throughout your life, so give us permission to serve you as you have served others and our Lord. If retirement living is on your mind, come experience what our family is all about—where the lights never go out. We invite you to take an exclusive tour and learn why seniors, like you, are already embracing the friendship and fellowship you’ll find in our charming retirement community. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Eph. 2:10 NKJV). With seniors in the Ooltewah community in mind, this is an article sponsored by The Bridge at Ooltewah—where the lights never go out.

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

ometimes 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. Nothing should ever be started unless it has been bathed in prayer. Spend quality time in prayer. 2. 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. 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 30

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will understand and all will be well. 4. Find between one and four people to invest 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. 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. This will give you someone to bounce ideas oďŹ&#x20AC; 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. Rick Mitchell is president of Sports & Rec Plus, a worldwide church-planting ministry that trains churches and mission organizations to use all types of recreation and leisure-time activities for evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. Contact him at sportsrecplus@cs.com.

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