Sarah`s Corner - Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc.

P.O. Box 2441, Johnson City, TN 37605
Volume 27, Issue 5
A PUBLICATION OF GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES, INC
BENEVOLENCE
STATISTICS FOR
Jan—Aug 2012
Individuals Served: 99,804
Meals served through the Melting
Pot— 81,897 meals
$406,835.00 value
Rent - 191 people
$ 37,021.96
Utilities - 785 people
$ 54,713.72
Food Pantry– 4,109 people
$ 240,754.50
Social Svcs:- 932 people
$ 109,155.73
Transportation - 533 people
$ 9,652.24
Clothes - 1,044 people
$ 31,796.87
Furniture - 592 people
$ 44,586.47
Toiletries - 860 people
$ 3,138.00
Medical - 186 people
$ 9,801.75
Diapers - 182 people
$ 1,269.00
Social Work Management
5,844 Cases $ 87,660.00
Interviews Only—3,557 people
$ 29.272.90
Special Programs
Summer Food — 2,610 people
$ 165,000.00
Back-2-School—1,400 people
$ 420,000.00
Back-2-School Picnic—935 people
$ 9,358.00
Homeless Contacts — 612
Resurrection Baskets—750 people
$ 11,250.00
Total Benevolence
$ 1,670,758.20
December 2012
Sarah’s Corner
Dear Friends,
funds allow me to
pay the rent, mortgage, deposits, food,
I wanted to come to you today to and utilities to our
tell you just how much I appreciate you
community’s lessand your kindness to this ministry. This fortunate neighbors.
has been a tough year financially as with Without this money
all that serve our less-fortunate neighwe have had to find
bors in need. I have worked for many
money in the commuyears to make sure that Good Samaritan nity from people like
Ministries is the best steward with your you. This year there has been very little
gifts. Also, it is important to me to be
in donations to help those in need.
accountable in all areas. That is why I
am so very proud of our 27th year audit.
Perfect again!!! You are always welcome
It kills me to see the needs and
to see our books. Thanks be to God for
not to be able to help, such as children
His goodness!
sleeping in cars with their parents. I had
a couple and their two children in today
with no where to go. They did not want
Also, I take serious the responsi- to be separated at night. I know how
bility to make sure we are not duplicathard that is, but for the children it must
ing other agencies and ministries in our
be at times. We still do not have a shelcommunity. We are still on Charity
ter for emergency needs to keep families
Check which is an accountablility systogether until we can work with Intertem. When someone is assisted at Good Faith Hospitality Network. They do a
Samaritan Ministries we put that inforwonderful job, however we need the famimation into the computer. This allows us lies to have a place to stay until they can
to share that information. We are comget into the program. The waiting lists
mitted to serving and helping in a true
for those seeking help is so very long at
manner that spreads the gifts of assisevery agency and ministry.
tance to those in need.
I am often asked why there are
so many needs in our area that seem to
be unmet. This year has brought many
needs without ways to assist. The government money, (FEMA), still has not
arrived for our community’s neighbors in
need. Normally, I have them very early
in the year. Last year it was very late in
coming. This year is even later. These
Please pray for those in need.
God does bring the change in our circumstances when we pray! Please pray for
the funds to serve those in need. They
are hurting and need our help.
May God bless and keep you always,
Sarah Wells
Preserving Human Worth by Providing a Cup of Kindness in HIS Name!
Donations may be made online at: www.goodsamjc.org
Who’s Helping at Good Samaritan
Food Drive continues through December
Good Samaritan Ministries is
so thankful to the over 40
churches, businesses and
community organizations who
sponsored food drives to help
us fill our holiday food boxes.
And, it’s not too late! The majority the donated food we received through October and
November has been used for
our Thanksgiving boxes, so
we are still in need! Please
refer to the list to the right for
ideas on what you can give.
We have over 1,100 families
and elderly apply for holiday
assistance this year, and we
are trying to fill all the needs!
Please consider adding a few
of these items to your shopping list or encouraging your
church or workplace to participate in a food drive if they
haven’t already!
Food Items We Need:
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Stuffing Mix
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Instant mashed
potatoes
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Canned sweet
potatoes
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Gravy mix
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Jelly
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Cranberry sauce
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Crackers
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Canned fruit
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Chicken broth
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Canned green beans,
corn and peas
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Spaghetti sauce
Emmanuel Christian Seminary is one of the many
organizations who collected food for Good Samaritan’s Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. L to
R: Heather Holland, Chaplain; Meredith McKinney, Development Communication Coordinator;
Dr. Michael Sweeney, President, and Linda
Sweeney, Admin. Assistant to the President
Good Samaritan would like to extend gratitude to the following churches that participated in
the Food for Life Relay during the month of October.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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Grace Fellowship Church
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Mountain View Baptist Church
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Boones Creek Christian Church
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Harrison Christian Church
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Calvary Church
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Heritage Baptist Church
Munsey Memorial United Methodist
Church
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Central Baptist Church of Johnson
City
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Hopwood Memorial Christian
Church
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North Johnson City Baptist Church
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Southwestern Baptist Church
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Covenant Presbyterian Church
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Emmanuel Christian Seminary
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
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Downtown Christian Church
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Hosanna Fellowship
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Tacoma Church of God
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East Unaka Christian Church
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Fairhaven Baptist
Johnson City Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Taylor Memorial United Methodist
Church
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First Baptist Church
borough
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Jonesborough United Methodist
Church
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Trinity Baptist Church
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King Springs Baptist Church
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian
Church
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Lone Oak Christian Church
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Wesley Memorial United
Methodist Church
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Jones-
First Freewill Baptist Church Elizabethton
Good Samaritan Ministries would like to thank everyone who made the 2012 Operation
Kindness Auction and Dinner a success! We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers
and participants. A special thank you goes out to the businesses that donated to our auction!
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Absolute Energy Massage
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Fatz
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Pamela’s Purties
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Advance Auto Parts
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Fine Jewelers
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Peeks Chiropractic
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Alta Cucina
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Game Stop
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Pink Palace Museum
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Artopia
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Gourmet and Company
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Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
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Atlanta Bread Company
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Gracious Designs
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Sandy’s Jewel Box
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Atlantis
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Grand Home Furnishings
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Shoney’s
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Austin Springs Day Spa
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Greg’s Pizza
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Shrimp Tales
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Babylon
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Hands On Museum
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Smith Brother’s Harley Davidson
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Blackthorn Club
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Happy Hour Wine and Liquor
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Starbucks
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Body, Health and Mind Center
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Holy Taco
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Books-A-Million
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Knoxville Zoo
Stax Museum of American Soul
Music
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Café One 12
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Mahoney’s
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Tennessee Titans
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Carmike Cinemas
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Marble Slab
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The Firehouse
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Carrabba’s
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Marco’s Pizza
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The Fresh Market
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Cattails at Meadowview
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McAllister’s
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The Peerless
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Chick-Fil-A
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Memphis Zoo
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Tri-Cities Lifestyles Center
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Country Tonight Theatre
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Moto Johnson City
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University of Tennessee
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Cranberries
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Mr. K’s
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Unique Treasures
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D. Nelson’s Photography
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Ms. Pete’s Polymer Clay Pizzazz
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Verizon Wireless
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David Clapp Photography
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Nashville Predators
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Wallabies
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Diamond Exchange
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Nelson’s Art Gallery
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Walt Disney World
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Dollywood
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Ober Gatlinburg
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Wonderworks
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El Charolais
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One Stop Wine and Liquors
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Yobe Frozen Yogurt
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Elizabethton Golf Course
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O’Riley Auto Parts
Prison Ministry: Reaching out to families of the incarcerated
Good Samaritan Ministries will serve approximately 1,000
children of men and women who are incarcerated. We are in
desperate need of items to help these children have a wonderful holiday!
Your sponsored child receives all the gifts you provide for
them. It helps then understand that someone out there cares for
them and is praying for them. Please consider adopting a child or teen in need.
Please contact Kristen at 928-0288 or via e-mail at Kristen@goodsamjc.org to receive a the names and ages of children you can shop for. We enjoy when you wrap
your gifts.
Suggested Items to donate:
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Baby gifts
Toys of all ages
Hats, gloves, and scarves
Blankets
Fishing rods for teens
Camping equipment for teens
Art supplies
Lotions
Make-up
Jewelry
Skate boards, scooters, pads and
helmets
Radios, movie passes, gift cards
Books, Bibles and devotionals, bowling passes
Gift cards to food establishments
Sports equipment
Clothing, shoes, purses, high school
apparel
MP3 players/ CD players/Christian
music
Bicycles.
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PRISION MINSITRY NEEDS:
Not only during the holidays, but year round, Good Samaritan ministers to those incarcerated. We share the love of Jesus by giving personal care items to those who are in need.
Please consider donating some of the following items to assist us in this important ministry.
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Large shampoo (clear bottles)
Large conditioner (clear bottles)
Deodorant (men and women)
Ivory soap (bar)
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Comb and small brush
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Devotional book (English and Spanish)
White socks (men and women)
Warm gloves
Clear storage bags
Board games (Bible Trivia and Bible Monopoly are great along with regular
games)
D O N AT I O N S N E E D E D !
In today’s dismal economy there are many individuals who are struggling just
to provide basic needs such as shelter, food, and clothing for themselves and
their families. When you donate items to our Store “Heaven Sent Family
Outlet” you are helping support our ministry and in turn helping the less
fortunate citizens in our community. You are giving others a chance to fill
their clothing and household needs while helping our ministry grow. Your tax
deductible donations is a blessing to Good Samaritan Ministries!
WE WILL ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
CLOTHING
APPLIANCES
CD/DVD PLAYERS
SHOES
KITCHEN ITEMS
MUSIC CD’S/DVD’S
FURNITURE
LAWN EQUIPMENT
MOVIE CD’S/DVD’S
TVS
TOOLS
SPORTING GOODS
VCRS
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
BABY/INFANT ITEMS
YES, WE MIGHT EVEN TAKE YOUR KITCHEN SINK!
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To schedule a pickup call:
423-928-1116
Our drop-off location is
100 N. roan St. Johnson City
We will be happy to pick up your
remaining items after the sale is over!
Avon Representative shares proceeds with Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan is partnering with Avon Representative
Wendy Toth! Please go to www.youravon.com/wmingee
and click 'online events'. Once you’ve selected your items,
please use the code “SAMARITAN” (in all capital letters)
at check out, so that fifty percent of the proceeds will go to
Good Samaritan. This offer is open until after Christmas.
Thanks to Wendy for helping a great cause and thank you
for shopping with her!
Assistance Spotlight:
Families in Need
It is so hard to see families in need and not to be able to “fix” the situations. That is why God is
with me and teaches me to trust in Him for He is the answer. I would like to share with you
some of our families to pray for:
First, I visited with a young woman that has cancer. She has a daughter that is in her
senior year. The young woman has worked hard all of her life and this pain and suffering is so
much for her to carry. Her husband passed away several years ago with cancer also. Can you
imagine what this young lady is going through. Her daughter is a good student and has worked
hard. She needs funds to have her senior needs met and funds for college. Mom needs prayer
for healing and financial assistance. The medical bills have taken all of the funds and she can
no longer work. God would have us to care for the widow and her child. She cannot make it
without out help and we need for God’s people to reach out to be God’s hand extended. I have
Kim Cordell from Senator Corker’s office working to get her insurance in order. This young
mother has always been a hard worker and faithful to give to the work of the Lord. She has
cared for the hurting. She needs us…she needs you now.
The same week I met another sweet person with cancer and another young lady. He has
been the father and mother all of her life, and now she is facing her father’s illness. He is very
ill and has a rare form of cancer. He is in need of assistance with Ensure, men to visit, and
Prayer. My wish is to help him also to give his daughter Christmas gifts from Dad. She is in
college and loves her father so very much. He is her hero!!
Please join me in prayer and support to these families. God answers prayers and they need
people to stand in the gap for them right now until they are strong again.
Jeremiah 29: 11 & 12, we read: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans
to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
Thank you for caring for those in need. We now have a prayer request box in the lobby. The
people are filling it up everyday. Please pray for their needs. God is the provider and we are
grateful to be open and here to serve them. Please pray for our financial needs. We know that
God sends the increase and we are to wait on Him, trusting Him, and He will be faithful to
meet our needs. Thank you for hearing his call and answering with “yes”, I will be your hand to
the poor, the sick, and the hurting.
May God bless you,
Sarah Wells
Good Samaritan Ministries’ Christmas Sponsorship Form
It is time once again commit to adopting one or more needy individuals or families for Christmas. Your response by December 12, 2012 will be greatly appreciated. Please call, fax, email,
or mail your form today!
_____ Yes, I will sponsor one or more needy individuals/families for Christmas
_____ Yes, I would like to deliver my gifts and food box.
_____ I would like to assist in preparing or the distribution of the food boxes.
_____ I will be a shopper or wrap gifts.
I/We will provide:
_____ Single person (disabled)
_____ Food box with turkey or $35 to have GSM
provide the box
_____ Elderly (1) or couple
_____ Gifts
_____ Family of 2
_____ Fully Cooked complete meal ($30.00) – (Elderly,
hospice or disabled)
_____ Family of 3 – 4
_____ Money for benevolence rent, utilities, or food for t
hose in need
_____ Family of 5 – 6
_____ Operational support for Good Samaritan
_____ Family of 7 or more
_____ Prison Ministry ($25.00)
Ministries
_____ Toys for inmates children.
Your information:
Name: ________________________________________________________________.
Address: ______________________________________.
City: ________________ ZIP: ______________
Contact Person: ________________________________ Phone#:_______________________
email: _____________________________________________
FAX: __________________________
In Memory/Honor (please circle one):
Name: ________________________________________________________
(A card will be sent) Address:
_________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ ST______ ZIP: _________________
Good Samaritan Ministries, P.O. Box 2441, Johnson City, TN 37605-2441 Phone: (423) 9280288 or (423) 928-2798 Fax: (423) 928-6685 Email Kristen , at kristen@goodsamjc.org or Sarah
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Melting Pot
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Covenant
Presbyterian
Cornerstone
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Jonesborough
UMC
Thankful Baptist
St. Mary’s Catholic
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Cherokee UMC
J. C. Ward LDS
Our Savior
Lutheran
Phillipi Baptist
Harrison Christian
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First Presbyterian
Marvin Chapel
UMC
Gray UMC
First Christian
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Hosanna
Fellowship
St. Mary’s Catholic Bethlehem
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