NORTHSIDE NOTES - October 14, 2009 |
PASTOR'S WEDNESDAY MORNING
BIBLE STUDY
The Book of Daniel: From Lion's Den to THE END!
September 23-November 11
10:30-11:30AM in the Fellowship Hall |
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PRAYER MEETIN'
WEDNESDAYS
September 9-November 18, 2009
What ever happened to "prayer meetin's?" Our needs are so immense that two minutes of prayer at church every week seems rather trivial. At NDBC we would like to bring prayer to the forefront of our Wednesday night activities this Fall through study, sharing, silence and song. We think we can do this by getting back to basics and joining God and each other in prayer each Wednesday at 6:45PM.
Remaining Schedule:
October 21 - Church-in-conference - NO SERVICE
October 28 - James Lamkin (Faith)
November 3 - James Lamkin (Love)
November 11 - Eric Cain (My Favorite Bible Verse)
November 18 - James Lamkin
Preceding the "Prayer Meetin" there will supper with Chick-fil-A and Jason's Deli alternating weeks, served at 6PM. The boxed meals are $5.00 per person, with a $25.00 family cap. To make a reservation for the boxed meal, you may use the Welcome card in the pew rack, call the church office, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than Noon the Monday before the event. |
Let's get Unplugged with Dr. Caroline von Fluegge!
This Friday, October 16, at 7PM in the Northside Drive Parlor (Room 207).
Finding balance is challenging for young adults. Are you really as healthy as you'd like to be? With over 20-years experience in the field of mental and physical well-being, Dr. Caroline is an expert in teaching practical yet scientifically sound tools for achieving personal fitness, balanced nutrition, and stress management. She places an emphasis on excellence, nurtures the very best in those individuals who are ready to dramatically change their health, and seeks holistic wellness in all areas of life. |
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WILLIAM D. UNDERWOOD
18th President of Mercer University
Worship Service Guest Preacher
October 18, 2009
 Prior to joining Mercer, President Underwood served at Baylor University as Interim President and held the prestigious Leon Jaworski Chair at the Baylor School of Law, having joined the law faculty in 1990 after practicing law with a large firm in Dallas .
President Underwood is an accomplished educator and scholar. He is an elected member of the American Law Institute and the American Bar Foundation. He has published extensively on a range of topics and has presented a number of papers on how faith relates to higher education, especially at universities that share the historical and theological commitment of Baptists to intellectual and religious freedom and respect for religious diversity.
President Underwood is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law, which awarded him the Juris Doctor degree. He graduated as class salutatorian and was an editor of the University of Illinois Law Review. Following graduation, he clerked for the Honorable Sam D. Johnson of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He also holds a degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, where he met his spouse, Lesli. They have two teenage children, Jessica and William.
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From time-to-time I need to be out of the office for a couple of hours to deal with personal needs. During those times a volunteer is needed to answer phones and monitor the doors. If you would like to help out, please give me a call at 404-237-8621 or get on my volunteers email list by emailing me at renee@northsidedrive.org. Your time and talents are appreciated! Renee Gamache, Administrative Assistant My current needs are:
Thursday, October 15, from 8:45-Noon
Tuesday, October 20, from 8:45-10AM |
 THE CALLAWAY CUP
GOLFERS!!!
The last major of the year, the Callaway Cup golf tournament is scheduled for Sunday, October 18! The outing is for members and repeat visitors, men and women, young and old, anyone who knows which end of the club to hold. We do request that if you hit them often, you know how to hit them quick. We will be again be playing Wolf Creek Golf Course, and again at a very reasonable discount rate. For more information email defending champion Hal Meeks at hmeeks@plmllp.com or call 404-352-2438 or 404-880-7191. |
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Wednesday, October 21, at 6:45PM in the Fellowship Hall members will be voting on the proposed 2010 church budget.
Preceding the Church-in-conference there will be supper with Chick-fil-A at 6PM. The boxed meals are $5.00 per person. You must make a reservation by Noon the Monday before the event to receive a boxed meal. |
 LET'S TAKE A HIKE!Coming Friday, November 6, Paul Fletcher, Director of Music, will lead a group of Northside Drivers on a five-mile hike to the Len Foote Hike Inn, which is nestled in the mountains of North Georgia. We will spend the night at the inn, enjoy two full-course hot meals, and hike out the next morning. Several spaces are still open for this adventure. The cost is $80 per person. For more information, or if you would like to sign up, please contact Paul Fletcher at 404-237-8621 or paul@northsidedrive.org. Sign-up deadline is October 23, 2009. |
| A SEASON OF ORDINATION
The Ordination of Laura Wheeler to the Ministry..... Sunday, October 25, during the 11AM worship service. |
MISSION OPPORTUNITY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY UPDATE
The walls are up, the roof is on, the bathtub is in, and the painting is almost finished. This year's Habitat house is nearly completed. There is only one workday remaining in this year's interfaith build.
The last workday is Sunday, October 25. A dedication ceremony will be held at 1PM on that Sunday at the home site. Everyone is invited to come to the dedication ceremony to see this year's mission effort and meet our homeowner, Michael Karmin and his daughter, Michelle.
Information about the dedication (including directions to the home site) is available in the Narthex. |
COMMUNITY TRUNK-OR-TREAT
 Sunday, October 25, 2009, from 5:30-7PM
Once again it's time for you to do the craziest thing-park your car in the church lot, adorn it with decorations, and then hand out candy left and right to little princesses, cowboys, goblins and wizards!
Each year we host Trunk or Treat for our community and friends. We hope not just our children will come, but those in the neighborhood-plus your own kids, grandkids, neighbors, friends and family. And grown-ups, too, of course!
Come and join us for Hot dogs, chips, drinks, treats, games and maybe a few tricks! ($2.00 per person for the meal) |
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NEW YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP
 Dream.Think.Be.Do. is a small group video study for twenty to thirty-somethings to help build a 21st Century faith. DTBD features the insights of over twenty-five theologians and teachers at the top of their game. Each of the twenty self-standing sessions contains a 20-minute DVD segment drawn from the critically acclaimed "Living the Questions" series-updated with connecting narrations, graphics, and music to engage a postmodern generation. The first volume Dream is 5 sessions long. Sundays at 7PM at the church in the Undercroft and Youth area November 1, November 29, and January 10. You may sign up by emailing Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. |
| OCTOBER YOUTH SNL!
Halloween Fun Service
Wednesday, October 28, 6-8PM
This month's SNL! will include a fun service project for the week of Halloween. We will eat dinner at Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and prepare Halloween treat bags for patients at the Shepherd Center. Youth and leaders will deliver the bags to the patients and share in fellowship. Costumes are encouraged, though not required. RSVP to Eric Cain by October 25, at eric@northsidedrive.org. Come join the fun! |
BABY SHOWER
NOVEMBER 8, 2009
Come one, come all! Please join us for a church-wide shower celebrating the up-coming arrival of Annaleigh Faith Gregg, Rev. Mike and Amanda Gregg's first bundle of joy. The shower will be held immediately following worship service on November 8, 2009, from Noon- 2PM in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited to share the joy! Mike and Amanda are registered at Babies-R'-Us and Target. |
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IONA SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE
A Northside Drive Baptist Church Youth Tradition
June 4-13, 2010  The NDBC Youth (9-12 grades) will embark on the 3rd pilgrimage in the past ten years to the Isle of Iona. Recently graduated youth (still in college) who didn't get to experience the previous pilgrimage to Iona are welcome to come, as well as a few adult leaders, seminary students, and young adults. There will be a limited number of spaces for parents of youth. We will have room for approximately 22 participants. The 10-day experience costs $1100 deposit for each participant. The cost will be split up into four payments of $275 each over a nine-month period. This will include transportation, lodging, most meals, and retreat events. The youth will be participating in fundraising activities to raise additional funding for the pilgrimage. Some limited costs will be offset by financial assistance per the youth budget. This is a spiritual pilgrimage, not just a "trip." The purpose of this experience is to engage in the life of the Iona community in Scotland, a place rich in Christian church history and spirituality, deepen your faith commitment, and further explore your life calling.
Contact Rev. Eric Cain if you plan to attend at eric@northsidedrive.org with your name, e-mail and phone number by October 1. Grace & Peace, Rev. Eric Cain | |
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CHURCH CALENDAR
WEDNESDAY, October 14
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club
6:00 PM - Supper
6:45 PM - Prayer Meetin'
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Practice
FRIDAY, October 16
7:00 PM - NDBC 20/30
SUNDAY, October 18
9:30 AM - Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:00 PM - The Callaway Cup
12:00 PM - Membership Develoopment Committee
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
TUESDAY, October 20
1:00 PM - Staff Meeting
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
WEDNESDAY, October 21
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
5:30 PM - Personnel Committee Meeting
6:00 PM - Wednesday Supper
6:45 PM - Church-in-conference
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Practice | |
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NOVEMBER 1, 2009
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CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Marjorie Alberson
Cecil Turner
Helen Callaway
Mary Dutton
Bob Haywood |
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NORTHSIDE YOGA 
Northside Yoga meets on Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall with registered Yoga Teacher, Amanda Gregg. Bring a mat, water, and the $10 fee.
To make a reservation for Tuesday's class, email
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The youth café, UNDERGROUNDS, will be open for a light breakfast at 9:30 AM each Sunday. Youth Church School will meet in the newly renovated youth space and begins at 9:45 AM.
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SYD'S SYNOPSIS
Do You Receive the Sunday E-mail Update from Syd Janney?
Want to receive a Sunday morning church email update on Sunday afternoons? Syd Janney's Synopsis is a beautiful description of the "special experience of Church School and Worship at NDBC." To receive it, notify the church office at renee@northsidedrive.org or 404-237-8621. |
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THE PAPERLESS PINNACLE
The Pinnacle is emailed as an attachment to the congregation and is available on the church website at 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. |
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Wi-Fi is now available in the Educational building as well as the Fellowship Hall and Youth Area.
The network is: ndbcwireless.
The password is: northsidedrive. |
Call the church office and ask for Renee if you lost or found an item at the church. |
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NDBC STAINED GLASS WINDOWS OF NORTHSIDE DRIVE
There are still Stained Glass Window books available for purchase.
A copy of the book is in the Narthex for previewing purposes.
Cost is $30 per book.
To purchase your copy contact the church office at 404-237-8621, info@northsidedrive.org or see Mike Gregg at church on Sundays. |
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Eleanor Chandler - 2
Dick Underwood - 3
Jim Hermance - 3
Maddie Minton - 3
Neill Lester - 3
Larry Prince - 4
Camden Janney - 4
Alan Smith - 5
Andrew Wamberg - 5
Mona Stines - 6
Geneva Hall-Shelton - 9
Lindsey Bryson - 10
Bedford Davis - 11
Marjorie Alberson - 11
Louise Davis - 13
Mike Fletcher - 14
Barbara Atchley - 14
Billie Davis - 15
Stuart Meeks - 15
Joseph Schneider - 15
Helen White - 15
Susan Harlan - 16
Dianne DaLee - 17
Bruce Dick - 19
Janna Chandler - 20
Nelle Holbrook - 21
Miriam Wright - 21
Elizabeth Addison - 23
Cassandra McAllister - 25
Jeremy Lewis - 26
Jill Heacock - 27
Mike Egan - 28
Hartwell Dew - 28
Bernice Jones - 28 | |
