NORTHSIDE NOTES - March 9, 2011 |
| Share Your Time and Talents
The Nominating Committee has begun its task of encouraging and soliciting your help in carrying out the work of the many programs of our church. We need your help in two ways. First, eagerly sign up for one or more of the volunteer ministry teams of our church. And, second, make thoughtful nominations for Diaconate, Finance Committee, and Personnel Committee.
Volunteer Ministry Teams
You are encouraged to prayerfully consider where your gifts and interests lie. Then, sign up for the ministry team(s) that can best use what you have to offer, and that best energize you.
Nominations for Diaconate, Finance Committee, and Personnel Committee
You are encouraged to prayerfully consider those church members who have demonstrated gifts of leadership, who have been active in the overall life of NDBC, and who have willingly given of their time and gifts in the mission and ministry of the church. And feel free to nominate yourself for any of these positions.
The Nominating Committee will be stationed at a table in the narthex after worship each Sunday during the month of March. You may sign up for volunteer ministry teams at that time. Feel free to remain on your current ministry team(s), or sign up for a new challenge on a different ministry team. Nominating forms will be sent to all church members either by email or U.S. Postal mail. You may return the forms in one of three ways: via email, by U.S. Postal mail, or by dropping the forms in one of the Nominating Committee boxes located through out the church.
The deadline for receipt of the volunteer/nomination forms is Sunday, March 27. Thank you for your investment in the life of our church. We look forward to receiving your input as our church family prepares for the opportunities ahead.
Nominating Committee Members:
Karen Massey, Chair Janet Bell Jada Getsay
Theresa Goriczynski Beth Laxton Mary Lester
David Moore |
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
Psalm 65
*(The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2011. Here is today's reflection and prayer by James Lamkin, based on a psalm from the past week.)
Psalm 65 is about thanksgiving. In fact, it is not about thanksgiving, it is thanksgiving!
The prayer rises from the earth like a flower, blooming and reaching. It rises in a crescendo of praise.
Praise to you O God...
You answer our prayers.
You forgive our transgressions.
You are the hope of the Earth...
You make the gateways of the morning
And of the evening...
Pastures overflow....
Hills gird themselves,
Meadows clothe themselves,
Valleys deck themselves,
With a chorus of joy, joy, joy!
Like a barber shop quartet
(my translation)
That sings a tagline that searches
For the chord's blissful resolution!
This psalmist of Psalm 61 knows how to pray. The momentum of harvest has stuffed a barn full of gratitude. All is safely gathered in. Amen.
And so I pray...
"God of Northside Drive Baptist Church,
I give thanks for your bounty...
Even in these lean times.
Even as retirement savings thin
And jobs stay scarce,
Help us on this Ash Wednesday
To pause and give thanks
for the sheer and simple gift of life.
How thin is the veil
between life and no life.
Between life and death.
On this Ash Wednesday we wear
A thin, dusty smudge...
As thin as the thread of life
Which holds us.
May we this day be bowled over
By the psalmist's snowball of gratitude.
May each snowflake of thanksgiving
Compose our landscape of praise.
And who knows, like the...
Pastures
And
Hills
And
Meadows
And
Valleys
We, too, will
Shout and Sing!
Amen."
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
March 9-Psalm 68
March 10-Psalm 69
March 11-Psalm 70
March 12-Psalm 71
March 13-Psalm 72
March 14-Psalm 73
March 15-Psalm 74
March 16-Psalm 75 |
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Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
The Book of Psalms: Poetic Praying
March 2-April 27, 2011 in Room 202
March 16...Lesson Three.....Psalm 1: The Portal Psalm
March 23...Lesson Four......Psalm 23 & 51: Favorite Psalms
March 30...Lesson Five.......Psalm 99: Royal Psalms
April 6.......Lesson Six........Psalm 137: Angry Psalms
April 13 ********NO MEETING**********
April 20.....Lesson Seven....Psalm 8: Humanity as God's Poetry
April 27.....Lesson Eight.....Psalm 121: Life as Poetic Pilgrimage |
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Lenten Wednesdays 2011
"This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song...
Psalms that Seek the Sacred"
@ 7 PM in the Chapel
Ash Wednesday Service.....March 9
Zach Bay.............................March 16
Carol Younger............................March 23
Jillian Farmer...................................March 30
James Lamkin...........................................April 6
Seder Service w/Nancy deClaissé-Walford..........April 13
(NO supper will be served prior to any of the services.)
Music & the Arts
Music on the Hill @ 3 PM in the Chapel
Beethoven Piano-Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2.....March 13
Mozart and Brahms Sonatas.............................April 17
Holy Week Services 2011
Palm Sunday.................................Sunday, April 17 @ 11 AM
Maundy Thursday Service...............Thursday, April 21 @ 7 PM
(Preceded by a potluck meal in the Fellowship Hall @ 6 PM)
Good Friday Service............Friday, April 22 @ Noon until 3 PM
Easter Sunday...............................Sunday, April 24 @ 11 AM
Easter Egg Hunt........................Sunday, April 24 @ 12:15 PM
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Combined Church School Class During Lent
"Pictures of Jesus' Passion"
with Steven Sheeley
@ 9:30 AM in the Room 202 (Art & Soul Classroom)
March 13 - Introduction
Death/passion of Jesus in Christian art, song, literature
March 20 - Earliest Passion Traditions
1Cor 15, Phil 2:5-11; 1 Peter 2:21-25, 3:18-22
March 27 - Passion in Mark
Mark 11-15
April 3 - Passion in Matthew
Matthew 21-27
April 10 - Passion in Luke
Luke 19-23
April 17 - Passion in John
John 12-19
April 24 - Resurrection
Mark 16, Matthew 28, Luke 24, John 20-21 |
| Roger Williams Church School Class
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.
Mar. 13 Today: Settlements, Walls, Checkpoints & Consequences
Mar. 20 Today: Non-violent vs. Violent Resistance in Palestine
Mar. 27 Today: Legal Rights |
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Beethoven Piano-Cello Sonatas Nos. 1 & 2
March 13, 2011
Charae Krueger, cello
Robert Henry, piano
Northside Drive Baptist celebrates the life of the human spirit, freedom 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.
*All concerts are offered without charge, but donations are appreciated.
MOTH schedule |
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March Mission Madness
YOUTH
March 25-27, 2011 (please note date change)
NDBC's very own Kristy Eggert (Assoc. Pastor of Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, Athens) will be the keynote speaker at this year's March Mission Madness in Marietta, GA. Stay tuned for more information or contact Zach Bay at zach@northsidedrive.org.
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Community Group #2
WHAT: Community Group 2 gathering
WHEN: Sunday, March 26, 2011
WHERE: Andrew Hardin's abode
(270 17th St NW, Apt 907 Atlanta GA 30363)
WHO: Residences of Zip Codes 30306, 30030, 30033, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30317, 30324, 30329, 30344 & 3036. |
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A Concert of New Christian Anthems
with
The Chancel Choir
Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Marietta, GA)
Gregory Colson, conductor & pianist
Meaningful texts set to descriptive music to commemorate
the entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Good Friday,
the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus Christ.
Sunday, April 3 at 3 PM in the NDBC Sanctuary
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Easter Lilies Our personal and community histories have been supported by numerous family and friends both current and past. At Easter, the Flower Ministry Team provides a tangible expression for gratitude with the Easter lilies on Easter morning. Your $20 contribution in memory or celebration of loved ones makes this memorial possible. Please sign up on the Easter envelopes provided in the narthex or send your money to the church office with the information included. Please respond by April 12. For more information, call Richard Wilson at 770-773-3333 or see a Flower Ministry Team member: Blanche Roberts, Kathy Harris, Robbye Taylor, Wilma Underwood, or Nancy Davis. |
NDBC Cherub Choir
For Preschool Age Children
The Northside Kids Children's Choir is for children ages 3 years-5th grade. Nicole Harbin and Amanda Gregg meet with the children in the Chapel from 10:25-10:45 AM on Sunday mornings. We hope that the children will come ready to sing and learn every Sunday immediately following Church School. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Nicole Harbin at 770-844-5797. |
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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. |
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Accessing Member Information and the Calendar on the Church Website
Five easy steps to starting your member account if you have not already done so:
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. |
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Church Week
SUNDAY, March 13, 2011
9:30 AM - Church School & Lenten Study
10:25 AM - Cherub Children's Choir
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:00 PM - Membership Develop. Min. Team Meeting
12:30 PM - Youth Encore!
3:00 PM - Music on the Hill Concert
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Class
TUESDAY, March 15, 2011
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
11:30 AM - ROMEOS
WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2011
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
7:00 PM - Lenten Service
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, March 17, 2011
7:00 PM - TNT |
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THIS SUNDAY
March 13, 2011 |
| CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Volunteer to host an upcoming gathering of the @20.30's group. |
NORTHSIDE YOGA 
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 Amanda Gregg or for more information, visit www.northsidedrive.org. |
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"TNT"
Thursday Nights Together
People of all ages from NDBC meet at 7 PM every Thursday night for dinner.
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| 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 |
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YOUTH CHAT
WHO:
NDBC Youth
WHEN:
Second Tuesday of EACH Month from 6:30-8:30PM
WHAT:
A time of relaxation and fellowship.
DIRECTIONS: Contact Zach Bay at 404-237-8621, ex. 102 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.
Saturday, April 30
Meditation Trail
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay for more details. |
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YOUNG ADULTS: SMALL GROUP SUNDAYS
Dream.Think.Be.Do is our young adult small group that meets to discuss theology and faith through a multimedia curriculum. We meet once a month at 7 PM in the undercroft & recreation area of the church on Sunday nights.
"BE"
March 20, 2011
"Mystery"
"DO"
April 17, 2011
"Incarnation"
May 15, 2011
"Compassion"
June 12, 2011
"Politics"
July 24, 2011
"Passion (Paul)"
August 21, 2011
"Resurrection"
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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." To receive it, notify the church office (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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NORTHSIDE NOTES
ARCHIVES
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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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MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Jim Mahaffey - 1
Jo Meeks - 1
Janet Bell - 2
Virginia Gilbert - 2
Jordan Clark - 3
Emily Getsay - 3
Jim Branch - 4
Ginger Cooper - 7
Raymond Jones - 7
Laura Wheeler - 7
Tom McComb - 8
Caroline Sisk - 12
Edie Hayes - 13
Jose Tunon - 13
Lora Hawk - 14
Wendy Overton-Ervin - 14
Lauren Whiffen - 15
Aline Cofield - 16
Emily Bryson - 18
Jane Fitzgerald - 18
Charley Joyner - 18
J.L. Jerden - 19
Vanessa Johnson - 19
Jim Barksdale - 20
Julian Turner, Jr. - 23
Don Wamberg - 24
Dan Oakley - 26
Calvin Dalke - 29
Walter Grant - 30 |
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THE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS BOOK
A copy of the book is in the Narthex for previewing and the cost is only $30. To get your copy, call us at 404-237-8621 or email the church. |
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. |
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