February 2 and 9, from 7:00-8:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall

     As we begin a new year, it is a good time to reflect and plan for some important decisions we often neglect. To this end, the Adult Education Committee invites you to Faithful Healthcare Choices Now, a guided discussion on personal healthcare decisions in the final season of life. This program is for people of ALL AGES. We never know when our personal "final season" may come; a catastrophic accident or diagnosis could change any of our lives tomorrow. It is both responsible and faithful to be prepared.

     This program will include two sessions, February 2 and 9, from 7:00-8:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Sheridan Ruiz and Liz Harris-Lamkin will lead our discussion. Sheridan, a Family Nurse Practitioner, is in the Palliative Care Program at Piedmont Hospital and has 18 years of nursing experience with her main focus on palliative and end of life care for over 10 years. Liz Harris-Lamkin is Chaplain at Piedmont Hospital and Lieutenant Colonel of the Joint Forces Headquarters and State Chaplain and brings with her perspective from 20 years of experience as a hospital and military chaplain.

     Session One will identify how our spiritual values and religious beliefs inform our health and healthcare choices, particularly in the final season of life--whether years, months, or days. Every person is encouraged to do advanced care planning in the event they are unable to speak for themselves. That includes developing an Advanced Directive and appointing a trusted agent to be your Healthcare Power of Attorney. There is no greater gift to your family and all those who love you than to make clear your wishes, so that they can be at peace about actions they may be called upon to take on your behalf.

     In Session Two, we will walk through the Georgia Advance Directive for Health Care form, addressing questions related to each section. Each person is encouraged to fill out his/her own advanced directive or review a current one for any needed updates. Individuals are encouraged to talk with their physicians about their choices and provide documentation for their patient charts. Most importantly, you will be strongly encouraged to have in-depth conversations with those closest to you who may not know how you feel about various care options.

     Exploring questions of personal meaning, the nature of Christian hope, ethics, and economics can help us choose wisely for our care when we consider the benefits, burdens and limitations of medical interventions and the current healthcare delivery system. Join us to walk through this process together; it will be a great gift to your family.

For childcare contact the church office at 404-237-8621.

Northside Drive Baptist Church

January 2011

Revision of May 20, 2009 Bylaws

The ByLaws Study Committee recommends to the Church-in-conference the following changes to the ByLaws of Northside Drive Baptist Church as amended May 20, 2009.  Copies of both the current and the proposed Bylaws are available from the church office in either email or print form for any member who requests such. Questions may be addressed to LeAnna Anantaraman, Syd Janney, Larry McSwain, Kristofer Schleicher, or Turner Warmack.

SECTION I-Editorial changes only.

SECTION II-Editorial changes only.

SECTION III-Title eliminates "Directors."

        1.  The responsibilities of each officer are described in greater detail, incorporating other sections of the Bylaws for clarity and focus.

        2. Editorial changes clarify the importance of the Church-in-conference as the source of authority for the transaction of corporate business in III.A. 9, 10, 11, 12.

        3.  Authority to authorize non-budgeted expenses in III.A.13 is shifted from the officers to the Finance Committee and Church Council.

       4.  Terms of officers are described in a new section III.B.

       5.  Decisions for indemnification are moved from the role of offices to the Church Council upon recommendation of Personnel and Finance Committees.

SECTION IV is renamed "Church Organizations" with major changes in simplifying descriptions of organizations.

       1.  The roles and responsibilities of Deacons remain unchanged.  Spouses may serve on the Diaconate concurrently.

       2.  The roles and responsibilities of the Personnel and Finance Committees are described more fully with language from throughout the current ByLaws incorporated in one place.

       3.  All current committees for which members volunteer are renamed "Ministry Teams" to reflect their functions as groups doing the primary work of the church.

       4.  The process of nominating members to committees is clarified to encourage selection of persons with best skills for needed roles as a factor along with the most nominations by members.

       5.  The functions of auxiliary organizations are clarified.

SECTION V is incorporated into Section IV of the new ByLaws.

SECTION VI, "PERSONNEL" is consolidated into SECTION V, "EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL."

        1.  Responsibilities of the Personnel Committee have been moved to SECTION IV.

        2.  Policies described now in the "Personnel Manual" and the "Committee Policies and Procedures Handbook" are eliminated from the ByLaws.

        3.  The title of Pastor has been changed to Senior Pastor and Pulpit Search Committee to Senior Pastor Search Committee.

        4.  A three-fourth majority vote of the Church-in-conference has been added to the requirement for the call of all ministerial staff.

        5.  One member has been added to the Senior Pastor Search Committee to provide representation of both the Finance and Personnel Committees.

SECTION VII-CHURCH MEETINGS is changed to SECTION VI with no substantive changes.

SECTION VIII-MEMBERSHIP IN DENOMINATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS is changed to SECTION VII with no substantive changes.

SECTION IX-CHURCH FINANCES has been eliminated with the policies written there included in SECTION IV.B.4 under Finance Committee.

     Several months ago a suggestion was made to the Worship/Music Committee to explore the possibility of acquiring a new hymnal for NDBC. The Worship/Music Committee felt this suggestion was worthy of consideration, and they formed a Hymnal Sub-committee to lead the process. It has been the conviction of both the Worship/Music Committee and the Hymnal Sub-committee that no decision about a hymnal would be made without input from the congregation. So, the first task of the Hymnal Sub-committee was to gather information from church members.

     For the past two months, the Hymnal Sub-committee has met with all church school classes, the church council, and the diaconate to get their opinion about acquiring a new church hymnal. The Sub-committee also held an open forum for any church member wishing to ask questions or offer input about a hymnal. After hearing from these various groups, it is the opinion of the Sub-committee that there is overwhelming support for a new hymnal.

     Because of the positive response from church members, the Worship/Music Committee charged the Sub-committee to move ahead in their process. The next step for the Sub-committee will be to review, critique, and evaluate various hymnals, and to make a recommendation of their top three choices to the Worship/Music Committee. Church members, as well as the Worship/Music Committee, will be invited and encouraged to evaluate the three choices, and to offer their opinions and suggestions to the Sub-committee. No decision will be made without input from the congregation.

     This process of reviewing and evaluating various hymnals will take several months. Please watch the "Pinnacle" for ways in which the Sub-committee will be soliciting your input.

Karen Massey, Chair

Worship/Music Committee

     Karen Massey has been a member of NDBC for 21 years. She first came to the church as Associate Pastor/Minister of Education. She served as a minister on staff for almost nine years, then she was invited to join the faculty of the McAfee School of Theology in 1998. Karen is currently Associate Professor of Faith Development and Christian Education, and she is the Associate Dean for Masters Programs. Her favorite courses to teach are Faith Development, Worship, and Feminist Theology.

     At NDBC, besides serving as a deacon, Karen also serves as chairperson of the Worship/Music Committee and is a member of the Personnel Committee.

     In her spare time, Karen enjoys singing, reading mystery novels, traveling, and playing with her dogs, Bailey and Sam. She also finds meaning in meeting with a spiritual director to work on her spiritual health and relationship with God.

     Karen once bungee jumped off an eight story platform---In the near future, she would like to try skydiving. And in her next life, she would like to be a Broadway singer and dancer.

Her Deacon Families are:

Beverly Allen

Reidar Bjornard

Jim Branch

Floyd Carroll

Hartwell & Susan Dew

Elizabeth Dew

Charles Dew

Carol Fletcher

Don & Bev Hall

Lora Hawk

Jeremy Lewis

Dan & Deborah Oakley

Steven & Elizabeth Sheeley

Anne Shiver

Julian Turner, Jr.

Laura Wheeler

January 23, 2011 @ 3 PM in the Chapel*

Northside Drive Baptist celebrates the life of the human spirit, free-dom of thought, and the power of imagination through the arts. With these concerts we welcome the wider community to experience the beauty and joy of chamber music. Our chapel offers a graceful and spiritual space where performers and listeners may join in celebration of the genius and inspiration of great composers.

     Mark your calendars now for NDBC's Souper Bowl Sunday on January 30 (one week early) in the Fellowship Hall after church. Everyone is welcome to come down and join us for a wonderful selection of soup/chili and make a donation to the Hunger Fund for 2011. 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 over $1,500 at the fun event!

     How do we do it? Well, your chef skills are needed! To volunteer to cook a pot of chili/soup or help clean/set up, contact Mona Stines at 770-941-6478. If you'd rather bring 3 dozen brownies or cookies, contact Susan Dew at 404-252-5715. Call today and you'll be reminded closer to time! What a great gift to give this holiday season!

     It's a fun time together and the monies raised go to help those really in need. Can we count on you to help?

Beginning January 30, the Roger Williams church school class invites you to join us for a 9 week study of the history and causes of the Israel-Palestine Middle East conflict, and the reality on the ground there today. Our hope is to bring clarity and understanding to a topic that affects us all. Jim Barksdale, who travelled to the West Bank last year, will lead the series. Class discussion will begin promptly at 9:45 AM. The itinerary is below, and we hope you can join us.

Jan. 30   Introduction & Current Viewpoints

Feb. 6    1880 - 1919: Zionism & WWI

Feb. 13  1919 - 1947: The British Mandate & Immigration

Feb. 20  1947 - 1949: Formation of Israel & Consequences

Feb. 27  1949 - Today: Israel's History & Wars

Mar. 6    Today: Refugees & Right of Return

Mar. 13  Today: Settlements, Walls, Checkpoints & Consequences

Mar. 20  Today: Non-violent vs. Violent Resistance in Palestine

Mar. 27  Today: Legal Rights

You are Cordially Invited to the Annual

Valentine Luncheon 

Honoring

NDBC Retired Members

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

12 o'clock noon

Fellowship Hall

RSVP by February 2

Barbara Atchley

770-436-0709

atchley45@charter.net

Chruch Week

SUNDAY, January 23, 2011

  9:30 AM - Church School

10:25 AM - Cherub Children's Choir

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

  3:00 PM - Music on the Hill

  5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

  6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Class

MONDAY, January 24, 2011

  7:00 PM - Church Council

TUESDAY, January 25, 2011

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, January 26, 2011

10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel

  6:00 PM - Northside Yoga

  7:00 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, January 27, 20111

  7:00 PM - TNT