NDBC is forming a new group to continue the educational/missions programs, community outreach, and fellowship the WOC and PIA's have provided for many years.  The idea of TRIPLE E is to ENGAGE with the world by keeping up to date on missions in the church, ENRICH our lives and others through learning and community, and ENJOY intergenerational fellowship with church members and guests.  It will meet on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning in September 2009.
 
To accomplish this, there must be a few by-law changes:
 
IV. Church Committees and Auxiliary Organizations
A.  Church Committees--Add TRIPLE E and Special Care (baby meals and funeral receptions/meals for grieving families) to the list of church committees; remove PIA and WOC
B.  Church Council--Add TRIPLE E to the Church Council; remove PIA and WOC (Special Care will report in and be represented through the Diaconate)
D.  Nominating Committee--Add TRIPLE E to the groups providing a representative to the Nominating Committee; remove PIA and WOC.  Add Worship/Music as the other committee providing a representative
G.  Auxiliary Organizations--Add TRIPLE E as an auxiliary organization; remove PIA and WOC
 
The all important work of WOC and PIA will continue uninterrupted, as other groups pick up their tasks.  We believe TRIPLE E will bring new life and new joy into what we offer our congregation and the community.

June 15-19, 2009
 
Be part of the NDBC Mission Team as we provide a week of Vacation Bible School/ Day Camp for the children in Taliaferro County, one of the poorest areas of Georgia.  Opportunities include telling Bible stories; directing crafts, drama, music, or recreation; serving snacks, or supervising children as they rotate among the activities. Volunteers may participate from one to five days (whatever work and family schedules allow) and the only personal expense is transportation and the evening meals.  Questions?  Ready to sign up?  See Susan Harlan or Rhonda Harris.

Alliance of Baptists

From Decatur, Georgia to the Republic of Georgia, from Bethlehem to Brazil, the Bridges of Hope Offering assists organizations as they share God's love.  Providing clean water sources, medical care, housing, and education are just a few of the ways these faith groups demonstrate God's presence in the midst of poverty, civil strife, and hopelessness.  The national goal for 2009 is $133,000.  Northside Drive's goal is $2,000.