NORTHSIDE NOTES - February 18, 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, GeorgiaIII. 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 |
MARDI GRAS LUNCHEON
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. |
The Women of the Church
and the People in Action
A combined WOC/PIA meeting featuring Childspring International (Rose Marie Perez, Executive Director and Dr. David Watson, Board Member) Reaching out to children in need of medical assistance all over the world (childspringintl.org). Tuesday, March 3, at 10:30 AM with lunch in the Fellowship Hall. |
NDBC Book Club
A book review of People of the Book:
A Novel by Brett Geraldine Brooks, will be Wednesday, March 11, at 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Billie Davis will be the facilitator and Helen White the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished.
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NEED A BETTER RELATIONSHIP?
Join us for the Marriage and Relationship Exploration seminar Thursday nights, February 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. |
Music and the Arts 
NDBC presents Songs from the Heart by The Choral Guild of Atlanta, John Sabine, conductor, Sunday, March 1, 2009, 4:00 PM, in the Sanctuary. Selected works include excerpts from Dvorak's Moravian Love Duets, Brahms' Leibeslieder Waltzes, French Chansons, and courtly madrigals from England and Italy. Tickets are $10 each for NDBC members, $15 tickets available at the door. See George Taylor for ticket purchase. | |
LENTEN WEDNESDAYS 
"Lenten Voices" in the Chapel
February 25-April 1, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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 WEDNESDAY 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 22
9:30 AM - Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Mardi Gras Luncheon
1:01 PM - Church 1:01
3:00 PM - Music on the Hill
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Handbell Class
TUESDAY, February 24
1:00 PM - Staff Meeting
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
WEDNESDAY, February 25 -- ASH WEDNESDAY
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel Service
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
6:00 PM - Supper
6:45 PM - Lenten Program
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, February 26
6:00 PM - Relationship Workshop
FRIDAY, February 27
7:00 PM - NDBC 20/30 Organic God Bible Study |
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NDBC PRESCHOOL 
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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.orgto let us know. |
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 |
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. |
NDBC 20/30
THE ORGANIC GOD BIBLE STUDY
February 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! |
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Sunday Night LIVE!
*March 1 @ 6 PM
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. |
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPERS
At 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
On the menu: 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. |
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NDBC HAS GONE WI-FI!
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. |
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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
Fisher Alberson
Cecil Turner
Helen Callaway
Mary Dutton
Bob Haywood |
Lost:
- Gold hoop earring
Found:
- Olympus camera
- Silver hoop earring
- Sun glasses
- Reading glass lens
Call the church office and ask for Renee if you lost or found an item at the church. | |
