NORTHSIDE NOTES - June 1, 2011 |
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
Psalm 150
*(The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2011. Here is today's reflection and prayer by the pastor based on a psalm from the past week.)
Done.
One reading
of the Psalter, done.
Like thru-hikers on
the Appalachian Trail,
we've lived one day at a time,
one foot in front of the other,
and followed the pilgrim's path
to its destination.
Daily, we opened our Bibles
and read a psalm---
one psalm a day,
for 150 days.
It has been medicine...
a prescription for soul.
Daily, the poetry has tended us
like a shepherd,
challenged us like a prophet,
healed us like a good cry,
loved us with steadfast embrace,
and voiced for us our
Demands,
Anger,
Praise,
Prayers,
Laments,
Longings,
And
Gratitude,
to
God.
Done!
Yet, begun.
after the last line
of the last psalm,
"Let everything that breathes
Praise the Lord!"
We breathe
and begin again with Psalm 1,
"Blessed is...."
And then we pray
as we do today,
"All loving God,
Marinate us in the meaning
Of the psalmists' sacred poetry.
From the highest heaven,
to the lowest hell,
and all points in-between,
May some of our breaths
this day
be heard as prayers of praise.
Amen."
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
June 1-Psalm 2
June 2-Psalm 3
June 3-Psalm 4
June 4-Psalm 5
June 5-Psalm 6
June 6-Psalm 7
June 7-Psalm 8
June 8-Psalm 9 |
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Newcomer Eat & Greet
June 5, 2011, 3-5 PM
at the home of Susan & Hartwell Dew
"Roots and Wings: NDBC's History and Hope"
A conversation led by James E. Lamkin, Pastor
For regularly attending non-members and new members. |
Summer Adult Church School
Introduction to Major World Religions
June 5-August 28, 2011
Sundays, 9:30-10:45 AM
In the Fellowship Hall
Mike Gregg and Zach Bay will introduce the series with a session entitled Ways of Encountering the Divine and close the series with Religion and the Future of Humanity. Several adult leaders will facilitate the other 10 sessions, which will include Islam, Shi'tes/Sunni, the Koran, Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, Church of Scientology, and Christian Fundamentalism. |
NDBC Book Club
A book review of The Putting Away Childish Things: A Tale of Modern Faith by Philip Marcus J. Borg will be Wednesday, June 8, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Rhonda Harris will be the facilitator and Marjorie Rives the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
Summer Yard Sale 
Fundraising Opportunity for the
NDBC Children's Ministry!
The NDBC Young Adults will be sponsoring Northside Drive's participation in St. Anne's Episcopal Church's HUGE SUMMER YARD SALE. Now is your chance to clear out some of the clutter you have been wanting to get rid of and support a great cause in the process. All proceeds from the sale will go toward supporting the growing Children's Ministry at NDBC.
If you would like to donate to the cause, please contact Zach Bay and arrange to drop off your donations at NDBC by June 10. If you would like to participate on the day of the yard sale, contact Zach and let him know your availability for that Saturday. |
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Church Week
ASCENSION SUNDAY, June 5, 2011
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
3:00 PM - Newcomer Eat & Greet
WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2011
1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
8:50 PM - Co-Ed Softball Game
THURSDAY, June 9, 2011
7:00 PM - TNT
SATURDAY, June 11, 2011
8:00 AM - St Anne's Yard Sale
2:00 PM - Bill Goddard Memorial |
NDBC Co-Ed Softball 
The Northside Linedrivers are looking forward to a new year. As always, we need a co-ed church softball team with 20-25 people. The team must be 50/50 female/male when on the playing field. This will be a 10 game season that begins Monday, May 23. Games times are between 6:30-8:50 PM and will be at different times each week. Contact Coach Brian Knight (cell - 404-759-9063) if you are interested.
The Northside Linedrivers schedule:
Game 1 - Wed, 25-May @ 7:00 PM (L)
Game 2 - Wed, 1-Jun @ 7:40 PM (W)
Game 3 - Wed, 8-Jun @ 8:50 PM
Game 4 - Thu, 23-Jun @ 8:50 PM
Game 5 - Thu, 30-Jun @ 6:30 PM
Game 6 - Thu, 7-Jul @ 7:40 PM
Game 7 - Wed, 13-Jul @ 6:30 PM
Game 8 - Wed, 20-Jul @ 8:50 PM
Game 9 - Wed, 27-Jul @ 7:40 PM
Game 10 - Wed, 3-Aug @ 7:40 PM
All of the games will be played at the NDBC ball field.
For more information about the NACL website, go to http://www.naclsports.info/pages/schedule.htm. |
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| CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Throw a party this summer for four neighbors and invite the pastor. |
NORTHSIDE YOGA 
Wednesdays at 6 PM on the 2nd floor (Room #202) with registered Yoga Teacher, Amanda Gregg. Bring a mat, water, and the $10 fee. To make a reservation for a Wednesday's class, email Amanda at mandayoga@gmail.com 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
Encore! is a once a month youth event on either Sunday afternoon or Sunday evening. We focus this time on fellowship, discussion, and/or mission service.
Contact Zach Bay with questions. |
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YOUNG ADULT
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.
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay for more details.
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YOUNG ADULTS: SMALL GROUP SUNDAYS
NOOMA 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.
June 12, 2011
July 24, 2011
August 21, 2011
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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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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Steve Konenkamp - 1
Lee Smith - 2
Barney Moore - 3
Nancy E. Davis - 4
Colin Minton - 5
Jackie Poole - 5
James Gilbert - 6
Myrtie Cope - 8
Maria Schroeder - 8
Graham Mudd - 10
Larry Prince, Jr. - 10
Jacob Eassa - 11
Rose Hidlay - 15
Jon McCrea - 17
Gene Hill - 18
Joleen Neel - 18
Deborah Oakley - 18
David Fletcher - 21
Eric Kaplan - 22
Dorsett Davis - 24
Lisa Bridges - 26
Steven McAllister - 26
Joann Warmack - 26
Jim Nicol - 27
Paige Whiffen - 27
Michael Harbin - 28
Anne Maust - 29
Lois Pickering - 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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