NORTHSIDE NOTES - February 11, 2009
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CALLED CHURCH-IN-CONFERENCE
 
The January 21 Church-in-conference has been rescheduled for Wednesday, February 18.  The Finance Committee requested more time to revise the 2009 Church budget. 
 
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REQUESTS
CHANGE IN BY-LAWS
 
The 2008 Nominating Committee proposed to the Church Council on July 14, 2008, that the Church By-laws be revised in the referenced section as indicated by the words in bold type, and the Church Council voted to approve this change.  The Nominating Committee now proposes this change to the By-laws be considered at the Church-in-conference on February 18, 2009.
 
Bylaws of Northside Drive Baptist Church, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia
III. CHURCH OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
A. Church Officers
2. All officers of the church shall be elected by the Church-in-conference upon nomination by the Nominating Committee for said office.  The Nominating Committee shall solicit nominations for each office (except Trustees) from the membership, determine the willingness of the nominee to serve, and nominate one or more candidates for each office to the Church-in-conference at the annual meeting of the congregation (May).  In the case of Moderator, the Nominating Committee shall present two one (the word 'two' shall be replaced with the word 'one') or more nominees; if there is more than one nominee for Moderator, the Church-in-conference shall select the Moderator by written ballot.
 
2008 Nominating Committee
Syd Janney, Chair; Lewis Baumstark, Vice Chair
Kelly Broyles, Louise Davis, Jane Jerden, Mona Stines, and Amy Taylor
NEED A BETTER RELATIONSHIP? 
 
Join us for the Marriage and Relationship Exploration seminar Thursday nights, February 12, 19, and 26, from 6-8 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Join us to learn about healthy relationships and how to develop and grow them under the guidance of a respected minister and family counselor, the Reverend Tom Conley.  A light supper will be available for $5.00 per person; childcare and seminar are FREE.  Call or email Patti Clark at 678-428-7898 or patticlark@bellsouth.net.
MARDI GRAS LUNCHEONmardi gras 2
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
 
Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival and Fat Tuesday, is celebrated all over the world as Ash Wednesday approaches.  Our seventh Mardi Gras Feast will include Cajun food (catered by our own NDBC members), beads and masks.  Sunday, February 22, at 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Bring the kids!

Cost for the meal is $10 adults, $7 child, with a $25 family cap.  To make a reservation you may use the Welcome cards in the pew rack, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than noon on Thursday, February 19, 2009.

On the menu: seafood chowder, gumbo, jambalaya, red beans & rice, seafood etouffee, chicken, salad, bread pudding and dessert.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT INNER-VIEWS
at 6:45 PM following supper.
 
February 11 -- Kristofer Schleicher & Karen Perry
February 18 -- Church-in-conference

Supper will precede the Inner-view at 6:00 PM with Chick-fil-A @ $5.00 per person.  To make a reservation for supper on Wednesday nights you may use the Welcome cards in the pew rack, call the church office, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than noon the Tuesday before.
LENTEN WEDNESDAYS Passion Cross
 
February 25-April 1, 2009
6:45 PM in the Chapel
 
   February 25    Ash Wednesday Service
         March 4    Laura Wheeler
        March 11   James Lamkin
        March 18   Jake Cook, McAfee Seminary
        March 25   Mike Gregg
            April 1   Eric Cain
 
Supper will precede the Lenten service in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 PM with Chick-fil-A @ $5.00 per person.  To make a reservation for a boxed meal, you may use the Welcome cards in the pew rack, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than noon on the Tuesday before the event.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY -- The (Biblical) Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays -- February 25-April 8, 2009
10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall

February 25
       Jesus is condemned to die, John 19:13-16
March 4
       Jesus carries His cross, John 19:17
March 11
       Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry his cross, Luke 23:26
March 18
       Jesus consoles the women of Jerusalem, Luke 23:27-28
March 25
       Jesus is stripped of His garments, Matthew 27:33
       Jesus is nailed to the cross, Luke 23:34
April 1
       Jesus dies on the cross, Luke, 23:44-46
April 8
       Jesus' body is removed from the cross, Luke 23:50-53
       Jesus is laid in the tomb, Matthew 27:59-60
CHURCH CALENDAR
 
  SUNDAY, February 15
  9:30 AM - Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Marketing Committee
  5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
  6:30 PM - Handbell Class
TUESDAY, February 17
  1:00 PM - Staff Luncheon
  6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
WEDNESDAY, February 18
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel Service
  6:00 PM - Supper
  6:45 PM - Church-in-conference
  7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, February 19
  6:00 PM - Relationship Workshop
NDBC PRESCHOOL
NDBC Preschool
 
 
 
 
 
Visit the NDBC Preschool website at: www.northsidedrive.org
 
Volume 1 Issue 6
                                       

THE PAPERLESS PINNACLE

The Pinnacle is emailed as an attachment to the congregation and is available on the church website www.northsidedrive.org.
 
If you would prefer not to receive the Pinnacle by U.S. mail, please call 404-237-8621 or email us at info@northsidedrive.org to let us know.
MOTH
 
February 22, 3:00 PM

Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez -Rodrigo
Prelude and Gavotte from BWV 1006-Bach and other works for Guitar
 
Alejandro Cote, guitar
Elizabeth Pridgen, piano
Church 1:01
A new worship encounter for seekers to find out more about God in an informal atmosphere.  Church 1:01 includes captivating devotions, inquisitive dialogue, experiential expressions of faith and friendship through food.  Church 1:01 meets every 2nd & 4th Sunday @ 1:01 PM.
Organic God
NDBC 20/30
 
THE ORGANIC GOD BIBLE STUDY
 
 February 13 & 27
March 20, and April 3
 
Every other Friday
 for six sessions
January-April, 2009
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
 in the Undercroft.
 
It's not too late to join! 
Youth logo
 
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS 

March Mission Madness  March 20-22

 
The youth café, UNDERGROUNDS, will be open for a light breakfast at 9:30 AM each Sunday.  Church School in the newly renovated youth space begins at 9:45 AM.
NDBC HAS GONE WI-FI!
wifi
 
NDBC have gone Wi-Fi in two important areas of the church.  We now have wireless internet in the Fellowship Hall and in the new Youth Area.  The network is: ndbcwireless.  The password is: northsidedrive.
A NEW WEBSITE! 
 
The new Northside Drive website was launched on Sunday, February 8. 
 
Check it out and bookmark us in your browser at
 
www.northsidedrive.org
CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
 
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