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Joy Comes In The Morning

Joy Comes In The Morning

As many of you know, the tornado that just recently ravaged the southeast caused a lot of confusion and heartbreak. It took lives, destroyed houses, and gave people a different take on life. What many of you probably don’t know, however, is that one of the men that I met with, Mike Glasgow, was a major victim of the storm. I met with Mike on week 18, when he took me out to the Hiawassee River. … Read entire article »

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Ernest Christiansen

Ernest Christiansen

Ernest Christiansen, 41 and single, is an electrician by trade who encourages young people not to live in fear because it’s a dead end which will rob you of many opportunities.  He is involved at Living Word Church in the children’s ministry.  His hobbies include travel, hiking and frisbee among many others. Education:  Bachelor of Arts, Lee University Professional Experience: Worked for several professional copy services for law offices Many odd and short lived jobs (catering, air filtration, picture … Read entire article »

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Alan Knowles

Alan Knowles is the Superintendent of the Department of Support Services for Hamilton County Government. He is also the President of Dove Ministries, Inc. Educated at Trevecca Nazarene University, he is actively involved in his local church Eastwood Church (Ooltewah) as a Student Ministries Advisor, Chair of the Servant Leader team, member of the Finance and Operations Team and also as the Operations Administrator. He has been married to Tina for 22 years and has two children, Chelsey (20) and Coulter (18). Professional Experience 1980-1986 Law Enforcement 1986-currentDove Ministries, Inc 1993-current Hamilton County Government Community Involvement East Hamilton Ruritan Club: 2006-2008 President Ruritan: 2009 Treasurer Ruritan: 2010-current Projects Chair Hobbies Do-it-yourself projects: I love Lowe’s, Home Depot, Northern Tool & Tractor Supply; Lawn care. I have four acres to play with! Cars: Just finishing up restoration on a 1981 Camaro Z28 Two … Read entire article »

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Richard Snyder

Richard is a bivocational pastor (called to the ministry at age 13) serving as the senior pastor at Blue Springs Baptist Church as well as the Municipal Systems Manager for Cleveland Utilities and the City of Cleveland.  He is married to Lisa and has a daughter, Danielle who is a sophomore at Lee University and a son Jeremy who is in 8th grade.  His hobbies include gardening, light farming, reading and hiking. Education BS – Information Technology System Management MA (in progress) – Religion Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Cisco Certified Network Associate Professional Experience Educational Specialist – Radio Shack/Tandy Corporation – 1986 – 1995 Network Manager – Cleveland Utilities – 1996 – 2001 Senior Network Administrator – Cleveland Utilities 2001 – 2002 MNA – Cleveland Utilities – 2002 – 2008 Municipal Systems Manager – Cleveland Utilities/City of … Read entire article »

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John Thompson

John Thompson, Jr. has been married to Naomi for 51 years.  Retired, he loves gardening and spending time with his family of four children,  eight grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Education:  2 years at Lee College/Associate of Arts Degree Professional Experience: Farmed in Statesboro, GA Two years in the U. S. Army in Fort Jackson, S. C. Two years drove my dump truck in Savannah, GA hauling asphalt, sand, etc. Worked  four years at Ga. Shoe Factory in Buford, GA Seventeen years in bookkeeping at M & J Supermarkets in Chattanooga, TN Twenty years custodial work at Rossville, GA schools Community Involvement:  Have attended Republican meetings–local, district and State. Your local church:  City Church of Chattanooga Place of service in church:  Over the years I have served on the church council, served 12 years as church clerk, 8 years in the bus ministry, … Read entire article »

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Terry Forshee

Terry Forshee

Terry Forshee is a Pharmacist/Business Owner who has owned as many as 4-6 different pharmacy related businesses over the last 32 years.  He became a business owner right out of college (BS Pharmacy from University of Georgia).  He has been married to Angela (an RN for 31 yrs as well as office manager and coordinator of clinical programs in the pharmacies) for 32 years and has four children: Brent 29 – Graduates from Dalton State College … Read entire article »

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