Praying the Psalms*

By Rev. James Lamkin

*The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2011. 

A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:

February 24-Psalm 57

February 25-Psalm 58

February 26-Psalm 59

February 27-Psalm 60

February 28-Psalm 61

March 1-Psalm 62

March 2-Psalm 63

February 23 at 6:45 PM, in the Fellowship Hall

CHURCH-IN-CONFERENCE to be held Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 6:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The Church-in-conference will feature short reports from some of the major committees, a presentation of the proposed 2011 budget, and a presentation of the proposed Bylaw revisions (*see article below). 

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.

Community Group 10

WHAT:  Community Group 10 gathering

WHEN:  Sunday, February 27, 2011

WHERE:  Nancy G's Cafe (4920 Roswell Rd)

WHO:  Residences of Zip Codes 30319, 30324, 30326, & 30342

The Roger Williams Church School class invites you to join us for a nine-week study of the history and causes of the Israel-Palestine Middle East conflict, and the reality on the ground there today. Jim Barksdale, who traveled to the West Bank last year, will lead the series. Class discussion will begin promptly at 9:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

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

Envelopes for Giving

If you need envelopes for your tithes and offerings:

1.  To receive a complete box of offering envelopes for calendar year 2011, simply call the church office at 404-237-8621 and request a box of envelopes with dates that you may pick up or be mailed to you.

2.  Generic NDBC offering envelopes are located in the pew rack behind the Welcome Cards.

3.  Extra envelopes are located on the Welcome Table in the Narthex.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival and Fat Tuesday, is celebrated all over the world as Ash Wednesday approaches. Our eighth Mardi Gras Feast will include Cajun food, beads and masks. Sunday, March 6, at 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring the kids! 

Lunch menu: seafood chowder, shrimp etouffee and rice, jambalaya, corn and oysters, salad, French bread, and Betty's famous bread pudding.

To make a reservation for the meal, you may use the welcome cards in the pew rack, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than Thursday, March 3, for your reservation. Cost: $10 adults, $7 child, with a $25 family cap. 

Church Week

SUNDAY, February 27, 2011

  9:30 AM - Church School

  9:30 AM - Roger Williams Class

10:25 AM - Cherub Children's Choir

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

  5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

  6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Class

  6:30 PM - Community Group 10

TUESDAY, March 1, 2011

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, March 2, 2011

10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel

10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study

  6:00 PM - Northside Yoga

  7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, March 3, 2011

  7:00 PM - TNT

FRIDAY, March 4, 2011

  7:00 PM - 20.30 Unplugged