NORTHSIDE NOTES - January 20, 2010 |
Rev. Eric Cain
Directory of Youth Ministries
IMPORTANT: Youth Waivers for 2010
All youth and families must have completed a 2010 NDBC Youth Waiver form to participate in events for the 2010 calendar year, including the upcoming SNL! Event. Please make sure you complete this form and bring it Sunday. We MUST have a form on file for each youth and volunteer for safety, legal, and other practical reasons.
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Youth Ski Retreat
Remember to let me know ASAP (by this Friday) if you will attend the youth ski retreat this year. The retreat will be February 5-7, 2010. Please see the attached sheet for more information on the youth ski retreat. Deposits for the ski retreat should be turned in no later than Sunday, January 31.
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Iona Pilgrimage
If you are going on the Iona pilgrimage, please remember to promptly make your payments. If you are using the payment schedule, you should have $550 paid at this point. If you have not paid up your account, please contact Carolyn Scott, NDBC Business Manager, to arrange payment as soon as possible. We have advanced costs we have to pay before the trip and delayed payments often times lead to higher costs for the entire group. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY 2010
Happy New Year! Hope that everyone is ready to celebrate Souper Bowl Sunday on January 31 (one week early) in the Fellowship Hall after church. Everyone is welcome to come down and join us for a wonderful selection of soups/chili and make a donation to the Hunger Fund for 2010. These monies are used to help support the Atlanta Community Food Bank as well as send aid to hungry people around the world. Last year we raised a record $1,646 with over 140 people participating!
How do we do it? Well, your chef skills are needed! To volunteer to cook a pot of chili or soup, contact Melissa Bryson at melissabryson@att.net or 404-816-7221. If you'd rather bring 3 dozen brownies or cookies, contact Linda Clark at 404-237-2326. Rather set up/clean up? Contact Susan Dew at 404-252-5715 or susandew@bellsouth.net.
It's a fun time together and the monies raised go to help those really in need. Can we count on you to help? |
A GERMAN BAROQUE CONCERT
Sunday, January 31 at 3PM in the Chapel
Our January 31 concert will honor Northside Drive's Director Emeritus of Music Ministries, Greg Colson, and his gift to the church of the 9-foot Sabathil harpsichord he played for us for so many years. Greg will be in attendance, and we hope you can join us for a German Baroque concert, including works of Quantz, Telemann, and J.S. Bach. Performers will include Raisa Parmentier Isaacs, harpsichord; Rebecca Collins, oboe; Nancy Schecter, Baroque violin, Jeanne Johnson, Baroque violin, and Eckhart Richter, violoncello.
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NEW PASTORAL INTERN
 TIFFANY GIBSON COX
Tiffany is a first year student at McAfee School of Theology, pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. She graduated from Furman University in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Religion and Music. While at Furman, Tiffany was involved in the chaplain's Exploration of Vocational Ministry program. Through EVM she interned at First Baptist Church Greenville as intern of Pastoral Care, in the Furman chapel, and at Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network-working with homeless families in the area. Tiffany is originally from Maryville, Tennessee. (Ask her how to say Maryville correctly). She is married to Taylor Cox, who is a motion and graphic designer. Tiffany loves learning and discussing theology and ethics. She has played viola, along with several other instruments, since she was 10, and always wishes she had more time for music. She is also an aspiring chef and her devoted husband calls her cooking "incredible!" Tiffany's phone extension at the church is #105 and her email is tiffany@northsidedrive.org. |
CHURCH-IN-CONFERENCE
The regularly scheduled January 20 Church-in-conference is being moved to Sunday, February 7, following the worship service. The Finance Committee has asked for more time to allow for more pledges to come in. At that time, they plan to present a modified budget for 2010. |
HONORING RETIRED NDBC MEMBERS
Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12 o'clock Noon in the Fellowship Hall. Join us for good food, warm fellowship, and special entertainment. RSVP to Barbara Atchley by calling 770-436-0709 or emailing atchley45@charter.net. |
NDBC BOOK CLUB
A book review of INFIDEL by Ayaan Hirsi Ali will be Wednesday, February 10, at 1PM in the Fellowship Hall. Billie Davis will be the facilitator and Jane Fitzgerald the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
24th ANNUAL WOMEN'S RETREAT
April 16-18, 2010
Blue Boar Inn
Robbinsville, North Carolina
SPACE & TIME ARE LIMITED
Reservation deadline is Sunday, January 31. Make your reservation with a $100 deposit (made out to Blue Boar Inn) & give it to Joyce Wilson (770-773-3333) or Virginia Gilbert (770-333-8933). |
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CHRISTMAS MISSION GIVING
Thank you for your generous support of the 2009 Christmas giving opportunities. Your gifts and donations touched people of all ages during the holiday season. The generosity of Northside Drivers brought joy, hope, and love through:
* Over 20 bags of clothing and toiletries were delivered to the Atlanta Union Mission (where Carpenter House men are now living);
* Over 20 gift bags and miscellaneous items were delivered to The Extension's Barbara J. Crafton Center, a 20 bed women's center for homeless, addicted women in Marietta;
* Fulfilling the wish lists of four children residing at Morningstar, a treatment center serving children who are both mentally and emotionally challenged (a few extra gifts were also given for other children)
* Donations to Joyous Toys at Buckhead Christian Ministries meant parents had at least two gifts for their children this Christmas.
Thank you for your continued support of these very important ministries.
The Missions Committee
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Each Sunday from now through the month of February a representative from the Flower Committee will be stationed in the Narthex. To donate flowers for our worship services the cost is $85, or the cost can be shared for $42.50. For more information or for questions, please contact Nancy Davis at 404-252-9154. |
2010 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES
Contribution envelopes for those who have pledged will be in the Narthex. Please help the church save the cost of postage by taking yours home with you. If you want envelopes and have not pledged or requested them, please contact Carolyn Scott at 404-237-8621 or carolyn@northsidedrive.org. ALL contribution account numbers will be changed for 2010. Please do not use old account numbers or envelopes after the first of the year to assure that your contributions are credited to the correct account. Thank you.
THE MANY WAYS TO PLEDGE
You can submit your 2010 pledge to the Church in any one of the following four ways: (1) complete and sign a pledge card and mail it to the church, (2) call Carolyn Scott, the Church's Business Manager, at 404-237-8621 and give her your pledge over the phone, (3) send an e-mail to Carolyn Scott at carolyn@northsidedrive.org containing the amount of your pledge and stating whether you will be fulfilling your pledge in weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual payments, or (4) submit your pledge over the internet by using the form at http://www.northsidedrive.org/form_liveform.asp?FormID=9. |
COMMITTEE SIGN-UPS TO BEGIN!
By Kay Braswell, Chair
The Nominating Committee is beginning to start work for the 2010-2011 church year. The following committees will be represented on the Nominating Committee: Diaconate, Adult Education, Children's, Marketing, Staff selection, Youth and Worship/Music. Please be thinking about what committees you would like to share your talents with for the upcoming church year (starts August 2010). Everyone is invited and encouraged to be part of a group where they can make a difference in the activities of NDBC. More information to follow, for now, be thinking; the sky is the limit. |
WHEN SEVERE WEATHER COMES
ON SUNDAY MORNING
As a rule of thumb, we will not cancel worship services on Sunday morning except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip. Should inclement winter weather cause the cancellation of a service, here is the plan:
1) The pastor and the moderator will make the decision.
2) The moderator will notify the Chair of the Diaconate.
3) The deacons will use the "phone tree" to notify the congregation.
4) One of the ministers will send an email to all those on the church's email list (electricity permitting) and place a notification on the church's voice mail.
5) One of the ministers will notify the media.
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The Stained Glass Windows book of Northside Drive is back!
The cost is $30. To get your copy, call us at 404-237-8621 or email the church at info@northsidedrive.org. A copy of the book is in the Narthex for previewing. |
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CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, January 24
9:30 AM - Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Adult Education Committee
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
TUESDAY, January 26
1:00 PM - Staff Meeting
7:00 PM - Northside Yoga
WEDNESDAY, January 27
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
7:00 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
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CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Cecil Turner
Helen Callaway
Mary Dutton |
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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 mandayoga@gmail.com or for more information, visit www.northsidedrive.org. |
The youth café, UNDERGROUNDS, will be open for a light breakfast at 9:30AM each Sunday. Youth Church School will meet in the newly renovated youth space and will begin at 9:45AM.
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SYD'S SYNOPSIS
Do you receive the Sunday email 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."
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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. |
LOST: heirloom ring---gold band with two stones with smaller stones around the band.
FOUND: black leather glove and a man's tan hat.
Call the church office and ask for Renee if you lost or found an item at the church. |
Join the NDBC Facebook group
Follow NDBC on Twitter |
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Chelsea Clarke - 1
Jim Williams - 2
Len Shelton - 2
Barbara Schroeder - 2
Dene Maltbie - 3
Jon Bell - 4
John Davis - 6
Bev Hall - 7
William High - 7
Joyce Wilson - 7
Ruth Kramedjian - 7
Don Janney - 9
Cynthia Tunon - 9
Pam Wamberg - 9
John Buice - 11
Charlton Roberts - 14
Jeanne Hill - 16
Jane Jerden - 16
Anne Ledbetter - 16
Zach Bay - 17
Donna McLarty - 17
Vanita Morgan - 17
Gene Bridges - 19
Gail Hermance - 22
Harry Mathis - 22
Nancy Hall - 23
Mary Williams - 24
Will Egan - 25
Jackson Singleton - 25
Stephanie Jones - 25
Michael Hermance - 26
Lanier Meeks - 28
Betty Almeida - 29
Karen Perry - 29
Riley Isakson - 31
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
Janie Joyner - 1
William Adams - 2
Martha Looney - 2
Rhonda Harris - 4
Lindsay Cadaret - 4
Dalia Abreu - 5
Sarah McCrea - 6
Helen Adams - 8
Gina Cogswell - 9
Tommy Clyatt - 9
Tanner Stines - 9
JoAnna Miller - 11
Cindy Bell - 11
Mike Almeida - 13
Caty Denham - 14
Letty Denham - 14
Mary Ann Hickman - 14
Jeanne Hicks - 14
Jack Morton - 16
Harry Morgan - 20
Marshall Dewell - 20
Susan Dew - 21
Taylor Janney - 21
Gloria Smathers - 22
Dee Davis - 23
William Barksdale - 25
Stacy Denton - 28
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