The greatest gift ever given is God’s grace to humanity. We enter into the Advent season with the reminder that the greatest gift ever given cannot be earned.
The Fourth Man
November 23, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Daniel 3:13–30
Faith that is tested is faith that is strengthened. We wrap up our Daniel series with the reminder that God was with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fire, and He will be with us as we face trials and hardship too.
Identity Rooted in Christ
November 16, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Daniel 3:1–15
Even with threats and hardship, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego remained faithful to God and found their identity in Him! We look at Daniel 3 together and are encouraged to entrust our lives fully into God’s hands just as they did.
Celebration of Life for Sharon Carol Watts Hahn
November 14, 2025
Sharon Carol Watts Hahn, 86, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, Gigi and cherished friend passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, with her husband by her side. Born August 21, 1939, in Wyandotte, Michigan.
Sharon is reunited in heaven with her parents, Bert Watts and Caroline Asmus and cherished brother Arthur Watts. She is remembered by her dear, husband of nearly 68 years Marvin and her siblings Darlene (Mike), Dennis (Gail) and Carla (Auntie Jean). She is also remembered by her daughter Susan (Derwin), son Gordon (Theresa), and daughter Kim. In addition to her adoring grandchildren Jessica (Jason), Joshua (Stevie) Jason (Rick), Sarah (Mike), Shelby (Weston), Tyler (Alea), Jacob (Gabby), Aaron (Braelynn). Moreover, our Gigi was blessed to have 17 beautiful great grandchildren Jackson, Noah, Luke, Aiden, Enzo, River, Wolf, Griffin, Garrett, Aldridge, Ethan, Brooks, Grayson, Smith, Trewhitt, Emma and Olivia.
Sharon attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte. She met the love of her life while working at a dry cleaners and married at a young age.
After marrying her, dear husband Marvin, her focus shifted to nurturing her family and her faith. As a wife, mother & homemaker she created a comfortable haven for her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, camping with her family, square dancing, cruising, countless mission trips around the world with Marvin and sharing that big, beautiful smile and love to those in need. The memories she made with her loved ones, both at home and across the world, are treasures that will forever resonate within our hearts.
Throughout her life, Sharon demonstrated the power of her faith and belief in our Lord and Savior. She was a passionate follower of Christ and everyone around her knew it just by her example.
Sharon’s optimism, quiet courage, and unwavering strength guided her after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. She handled all of life’s ups and downs with dignity and grace. No challenge was too big for her, and she was an inspiration to all.
As we come together to celebrate the life of Sharon we are reminded of the warmth, kindness, and love she showed to all who knew her. Her legacy will endure in her family, stories shared, and the laughter that uplifts our spirits, just as she did throughout her extraordinary life.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service, 5:00 P.M. Friday November 14, 2025, at City Church 7122 Lee Hwy. Chattanooga, TN. 37421. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to either Hearth Hospice or City Church Chattanooga.
Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Chapel.
His Unshakeable Kingdom
November 9, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Daniel 2
The mightiest man-made empires are temporary at best and will not last forever! We learn from the story of Daniel that when Christ returns, all earthly kingdoms will be destroyed so we must build our life upon the Rock, Jesus Christ.
Not of this World
November 2, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • John 17:16, Daniel 1:8–17
As Christians, we have a clear mandate from God to love our enemies and stand for godliness. We kick off our Daniel series with the reminder that this world is not our home.
The Ability of Jehovah
October 26, 2025 • Pastor Nick Ezeh
It’s the ability of God that helps us move forward. We receive an encouraging word from guest speaker, Nicholas Ezah, as he reminds us of the power of God that we carry.
We spend time discussing our vision as a church and how we seek to be a community of real people who experience grace, truth, and healing.
The Lord Builds His Church
October 12, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Acts 2:42–46, Matthew 28:19, Psalm 127:1
There is nothing more powerful than a person’s story of redemption! We learn that the early church was an evangelizing church, and we too are called to share our own personal stories of redemption with others as the Lord opens hearts and adds to His church.
This week, we look to the New Testament model of generosity and see we are not to give out of obligation, but proportionately, willingly, and cheerfully.
When our collective focus is vertical, our horizontal relationships are strengthened. Greg Keylon reminds us of the importance of unity in the church and urges us to be of one heart with one purpose.
The Rescue Story of Humanity
September 21, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • John 11:25–26
Jesus offers a hope the world cannot give. Pastor Shannon shares the greatest rescue story ever known and invites others to accept Jesus as their Rescuer.
Celebration of Life for Daniel Bryan Love
September 20, 2025
Daniel Bryan Love, 44, of Ooltewah, TN went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025.
He was born in Chattanooga, TN to the late James Love and Gwen Gipson. His parents and brother, Wesley Love preceded him in death.
Daniel was a ray of sunshine. He never complained, was always up for an adventure and loved to travel to new places, he was intelligent and loved math. Daniel loved working with his hands and building things. He loved all sports, but especially golf, Alabama football and the Atlanta Braves, but what he loved the most was spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed.
Daniel was a man of great faith who was a member of City Church of Chattanooga. He had this holy confidence in Jesus and would openly share his faith with others. Daniel met people where they were in life and he was truly the hands of feet of Jesus. His favorite quote which was found in his Bible describes how he lived, “No matter what happens good or bad, it all goes through God’s hands.”
Survivors include his loving wife of 14 years, Joanie Love; his children, Logan and Alyssa Love; grandparents, Hoot and Jewel Gipson and Marcie Gipson; uncle, Mark Gipson; aunt, Gina Raulston (Randy) and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at City Church of Chattanooga, 7122 Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421. A celebration of life will follow at 11:00 am at the church.
In honor of Daniel’s radiant personality, the family has requested everyone to wear bright colors (crimson and orange especially encouraged).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to No Kid Hungry, an organization Daniel was very passionate about at: http://www.nokidhungry.org/
Please share your thoughts and memories at: http://www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com/
Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 8214 East Brainerd Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421.
Break Our Hearts
September 14, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • 2 Chronicles 7:14
Pastor Shannon shares his heart in relation to current events and challenges us as a church body to pray, “God, break our hearts for what breaks yours!”
Sunday Service -11:15 AM
September 14, 2025 • Shannon Chapman
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Devoted to Fellowship and Breaking of Bread
September 7, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Acts 2:42–47
If we are not careful, we can make church an activity to attend instead of a place for relationship. This week, we learn from scripture that the early church shared their lives with one another through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, and we should strive to do the same.
Devoted to the Apostles’ Teaching
August 31, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Acts 2:42–47
Seeking the “more of God” is many times connected to the power of the Holy Spirit showing up in your life in a more powerful way. This week, Pastor Shannon teaches us what scripture says about spiritual gifts and how when used properly, they edify the body.
Prayer and Worship Night
August 27, 2025
Devoted to Prayer
August 24, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Acts 2:42
We continue our series and see from the early church that devotion to prayer was and is essential in the believer’s life.
Deep Devotion to Christ
August 17, 2025 • Shannon Chapman • Acts 2:42
You cannot be devoted to Christ and stay committed to the world. Pastor Shannon teaches us that devotion to Christ is an act of worship and should be our highest aim.
Saturate
August 10, 2025 • Shannon Chapman
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