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— The first female pastor of Dalton’s First Presbyterian Church in its 177-year history, Barbara “Nicole” Jiskoot, will lead the worship service and preach for the first time locally on Sunday, July 7. The church is at the corner of Selvidge and Crawford streets, and worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Visitors are always welcome.
— Five Springs Methodist Church at 2823 Five Springs Road in Dalton has a community food pantry on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome.
— Olivia Baptist Church in Dalton will hold its vacation Bible school from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The church is at 1817 Guy St.
— Riverbend Church of Christ in Dalton opens a benevolent house each Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for area residents in need. People can choose from a variety of clothing, shoes, household items and more at no charge. The ministry is in the white house beside the church building at 2218 S. Riverbend Road.