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NORTHSIDE NOTES - November 24, 2010

Deacon Spotlight

Every week, for 15 weeks, the Wednesday Northside Notes will spotlight a deacon, along with the deacon's Family Ministry List.

Claire Blackwell: After five years of looking for a Baptist church in the Atlanta area that would recognize her ordination to the ministry, Claire Blackwell joined Northside Drive Baptist in 1980 and Rev. Tom Conley frequently called on her as worship leader. This was before the many fine women ministers we are all now used to seeing in worship. In 1975 Claire came to Atlanta to complete a chaplaincy internship at Grady Memorial Hospital, and then completed her Masters of Divinity at Candler School of Theology. She was the first woman to be ordained by First Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC where she grew up. In the 70's, positions for female Baptist ministers were scarce, so Claire sought employment in the healthcare field, first at a nursing home and then as the Administrator of a church-sponsored retirement high-rise, Campbell-Stone North Apartments. After 15 ½ years there, she began working as a retirement housing consultant from which she will be retiring this year. Claire enjoys her volunteer work at the Cherokee Garden Library which is part of the Atlanta History Center. During her free time, you will find Claire in her garden, working on her family genealogy, and traveling to Arkansas to spend time with her brother's family. Claire has served on a number of church committees and helps out some in the church office, but her first love is singing in the sanctuary choir.

Her Deacon Families are:

Jon & Janet Bell

Jon Paul Bell

Helen Callaway

Dot Clark

Jordan & Patti Clark

Suzanne Clark

Linda Clark

Dorsett Davis

Gordon & Billie Davis

Mike Egan

Jane Fitzgerald

Jeanne Goodwill

Jack & Joey Guynn

Nancy Hall

Geneva Hall-Shelton

Jo Hunter

Dene Maltbie

Graham Mudd

Katie Pearson

Susan Pearson

Karen Perry

Kristofer Schleicher

Len Shelton

Betsy Walker

Hanging of the Green

There will be a Hanging of the Green Pre-service Fellowship at 9:30 AM in the Narthex followed by our annual Hanging of the Green Service at 10 AM in the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 28. Worship Services will follow at 11 AM.

NDBC Cherub Choir

For Preschool Age Children

The Northside Kids Children's Ministry is excited to announce the formation of a Cherub Choir for preschool age children. Nicole Harbin and Amanda Gregg are meeting with children in the Fellowship Hall from 10:25-10:45 AM on Sunday mornings. The Cherub Choir will incorporate school age children to assist for special songs. We hope that the children will come ready to sing and learn every Sunday immediately following Church School with Mr. JB. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nicole Harbin at nicoleharbin@yahoo.com or 770-844-5797.

The Many Ways to Pledge Gen Gen 2011

You can submit your 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 Cherie Akin, the Church's Interim Business Manager, at 404-237-8621 and give her your pledge over the phone, (3) send an e-mail to Cherie 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 on our website.

A Celebration of Lovefeast

Sunday, December 5, 2010
at 7 PM in the NDBC Sanctuary

Come celebrate our 3rd Annual Lovefeast with us as we show our love for Christ, community, peace, and the Season of Advent. We will sing traditional seasonal hymns, celebrate in prayer, light candles, and share in the breaking of bread (Moravian Lovefeast buns from Old Salem in NC) and the sharing of the cup (sweetened coffee from Land of 1000 Hills) in this centuries-old tradition. Our youth and volunteers will be helping lead this worship experience. Hope to see you there!

Check this link out for more information on the Moravian Lovefeast:http://www.moravian.org/faq/lovefeast.phtml

December Music Events at Northside Drive Paul

You will have several opportunities to enjoy wonderful music of the Advent/Christmas season during the month of December at Northside Drive.

* Advent II, December 5 - The Flute Choir of Atlanta will present a free concert of holiday music at 4 PM in the Sanctuary. This ensemble of about twenty flautists from the greater Atlanta area will provide a special treat that you will not want to miss!

* Advent III, December 12 - Our Sanctuary Choir and the Northside Drive Ringers will present a special program of Advent readings and music during the 11 AM morning worship service. Later that afternoon, church members George and Amy Taylor will sing with the Choral Guild of Atlanta as the choir presents a Christmas concert at 4 PM in the Sanctuary.

* Advent IV, December 19 - We will enjoy the ethereal sounds of the harp, as Ms. Nella Rigell returns once again as our special guest in morning worship. We invite you to participate in all of these events as we "celebrate the season" through music!

Joyous Toys

Northside Drive will be participating in Buckhead Christian Ministries' "Joyous Toys" to be held at Peachtree Presbyterian Church December 13-17, 2010. Our collection baskets will be located in the Narthex and outside the Fellowship Hall from Sunday, November 21 until Sunday December 5. Toys appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschool, elementary and middle school aged children would be much appreciated. Please do not wrap toys since parents will be "shopping" for presents for their children who otherwise would not be receiving presents at Christmas. Northside Drive members have contributed to this worthwhile mission for many years. Thank you for helping make Joyous Toys a success again this year! If you would be willing to help staff the sale the week of December 13-17 or have any questions please contact Donna McLarty (770-433-2771 or 404-314-9547)

Parent, Child and Church Dedication

There will be three upcoming parent, child, and church dedications in the coming weeks during the 11 AM worship services...

November 28 -- Andrew & Angeline Wamberg's daughter,

Mary Hodges Wamberg

December 5 -- David Bell & Amy Redd's daugher,

Elliotte Katelyn Bell

December 19 -- Bil & Lindsay Cadaret's son,

Joseph Cadaret

Advent Combined Adult Church School

Led by Dr. Karen Massey

Sundays -- December 5, 12 & 19

Room 202 at 9:30 AM

"The Characters of Advent: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"

This Advent series will study some of the lesser characters of the Christmas drama, such as Herod, Zechariah, and Joseph. The class will take a closer look at their roles in the story of Christ's coming, and what their behaviors and attitudes might say to us as the world anticipates Christ's coming again this Christmas.

A Celebration of Lovefeast

Sunday, December 5, 2010 @ 7 PM

In the Sanctuary

Come celebrate our 3rd Annual Lovefeast with us as we show our love for Christ, community, peace, and the Season of Advent. We will sing traditional seasonal hymns, celebrate in prayer, light candles, and share in the breaking of bread (Moravian Lovefeast buns from Old Salem in NC) and the sharing of the cup (sweetened coffee from Land of 1000 Hills) in this centuries-old tradition. Our youth and volunteers will be helping lead this worship experience. Hope to see you there!

Check this link out for more information on the Moravian Lovefeast: http://www.moravian.org/faq/lovefeast.phtml.

Christmas Poinsettias

Poinsettias will be placed in the Sanctuary, December 19-26. If you would like to purchase a plant, put your name, a check for $20 and your designated message (i.e., in memory of..., in honor of..., in thankfulness, to the glory of God, etc.) in a Poinsettia envelope located in the Narthex at the flower table. To place an order by phone, contact Cherie Akin at 404-237-8621. Plants can be paid for in person or by mail and may be picked up December 27, following the morning worship service. Plants left after that date will be distributed to retirement homes in the area. Deadline for orders is December 12.

Warm a Heart, Warm a Body

Join some women of the church, Tuesday, December 7, from 9:30-1:30 as we gather to replenish our supply of fleece blankets. Bring three yards of fleece, (a yard and a half of each color) and fabric cutting scissors and learn to cut and tie to make a much appreciated baby blanket. Or, just bring yourself to help tie off the sides and enjoy the fellowship.

Church Week

Sunday, November 28, 2010

9:30 AM - Hanging of the Green

10:25 AM - Cherub Children's Choir

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

12:15 PM - Hymnal Sub-Committee Meeting

5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

6:30 PM - Beginning Handbells

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

6:00 PM - Northside Yoga

7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, December 2, 2010

2:00 PM - LifeSpan Christmas Party

7:30 PM - Thursday Nights Together

Friday, December 3, 2010

7:00 PM - @20.30 - Unplugged

Accessing Member Information and the Calendar o the Church Website

Five (5) easy steps:

1. Go to www.northsidedrive.org

2. Click on: RESOURCES and MEMBER LOGIN in the left side bar.

3. A new "Access ACS" page will appear. All new users must register by clicking on "Get your user name and password."

4. Enter last name, first name, and email address (it is IMPORTANT that you enter the email address that is in Northside Drive's database . . . other email addresses will not be accepted).

5. Your user name and password will be promptly emailed to you. You are now ready to login to the "Access ACS" database. Once you've entered your user name and password, you will be prompted to create your own personalized password.

If you have questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact the following church staff for help.

Questions regarding information in the church database or church calendar events? Contact Renee Gamache at 404-237-8621, ext. 101, or email renee@northsidedrive.org.

NDBC Preschool

NDBC Priorty Registration Deadline

Friday, December 10, 2010

Volume 2 - Issue 47

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS

The church and Preschool offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Thursday & Friday, November 25 & 26, 2010.

In This Issue

Article Headline

CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS

Mary Dutton

Don DaLee

PASTOR'S

CHURCH GROWTH

TIP OF THE WEEK
Have a "Something wonderful happened in our church the other day...," sentence ready for the next party if someone asks you, "Where do you go to church?"

NORTHSIDE YOGA Yoga logo

YOGA meets on Wednesdays at 6 PM in Room #202, with registered Yoga Teacher, Amanda Gregg. Bring a mat, water, and the $10 fee. To make a reservation for Wednesday's class, email mandayoga@gmail.com or for more information, visit www.northsidedrive.org.

"TNT"

Thursday Nights Together

People of all ages from NDBC meet at 7 PM every Thursday night for dinner.

ROMEOS
(Retired Older Men

Eating Out)
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 11:30 AM-1 PM. A time to visit with friends, tell stories and eat good food (bring your lunch money)!

Piccadilly Cafeteria

1715 Howell Mill Rd

CHAT ON THE CHATT

WHO: Northside Drive Baptist Church YOUTH MINISTRY

WHEN: Second Tuesday of EACH Month from 6:30-8:30PM

WHAT: Chat on the Chatt - for a time of relaxation and fellowship.

WHERE: Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee (Walton Coffee House) @ 6640 Akers Mill Road SE Atlanta, GA 30339

DIRECTIONS: Contact Rev. Eric Cain at 404.237.8621, ex. 102 or eric@northsidedrive.org for more information.

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UNPLUGGED EVENTS

Young adult Unplugged evenings. These are casual dinners at our homes where Mike will bring the main course and everyone else brings a side item. They are on Friday nights once a month at 7 PM.