Dear Northside Drive Friends:

The beginning of August you received a letter regarding the much needed repairs to our beloved organ. She is nearly 40 years old now, and time has taken its toll on her as with any instrument, car, house or other capital item her age.

The funding needs of the project are:

TOTAL NEEDED                                          $200,000

Funds from Humphries Endowment                 $37,000

Funds from Memorial Gifts                              $13,000

Amount to be raised from Congregation          $150,000

Lead Gift from member                                   $25,000

To date pledged from congregation                  $89,453

Remaining amount to be raised                  $35,547

We unanimously voted for the new Hymnal. Let us be unanimous in participation of this pledging campaign for the restoration of our Schantz organ. We have been blessed with one of the finest organs in Atlanta. It is our responsibility to make sure that the youngsters in our congregation are able to enjoy it for many years to come.

If you have already pledged, please consider an additional amount. If you have not pledged, please call the church office and give Rose, our business manager your pledge.  In addition you may drop by the church with your completed pledge card or pledge online at www.northsidedrive.org. You will have until the end of 2012 to fulfill your pledge, but once we have the total amount pledged the work will begin.

If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact any member of the committee. Thank you for your generous support of the much needed repairs to our organ.

Sincerely,

The Organ Restoration Committee

Hartwell Dew, Chair

Jeff Harbin

Letty Konenkamp

Karen Massey

Sheila Nicol

The cost:  $40 PER CHILD for the whole 10 weeks. Usual cost is $157.

The place:  Music Together is on the first floor down from the Preschool hallway near the handicap accessible door (Rm 109).

The days:  Wednesday night's, September 14-November 16, at 6 PM.

Please register ONLINE to confirm your space as soon as possible at http://musictogethermetroatlanta.com/register.aspx.

At the home of James and Liz Lamkin

Friday, September 23, beginning at 7 PM

James and Liz have graciously agreed to host our third-annual seminarian party! If you are a seminarian, come meet the pastor of Northside Drive and learn a little about the church. But more than anything else: come have some fun, eat a lot, and meet some good people! That's what this event is really about!

Contact Mike Gregg (mike@northsidedrive.org) or Zach Bay (zach@northsidedrive.org) for more information.

Dee Davis is married to Nancy de Jonge Davis. They have two children, Ramsey & Hans-Luca. Dee has been a member of Northside Drive Baptist Church since 2007.

Dee's Deacon Families are:

Michael & Sara Bailey

Myrtie Cope & Ansley

Nancy E. Davis

Fulgencio Ferrer & Dalia Abreu and Priscilla Ferrer

Steven & Cassandra McAllister

John Powell

Irwin & Cristy Ray and Garrett

Linda Rushing

Joe & Judy Schneider

George & Gloria Smathers and Drew

Jose & Cynthia Tunon and Sofia & Victoria

Judie Jacobs in Studio K-1 Presents Photography by: Douglas Powell & Myrtie Cope (a Northside Driver)

In April 2011, lightning struck the drought-stricken Okefenokee Swamp starting a fire which burned for weeks destroying over 300,000 acres. This two-person exhibition features photography that explores the natural beauty of the Okefenokee Swamp just days before the fire.

¨ Exhibition: September 23-October 6

¨ Receptions: September 23 & October 6, from 7-10 PM

¨ Additional Hours: September 24 & October 1, from 1-4 PM 

(This study also will be offered

on most fall Wednesday evenings.)

Shawls ... made for centuries universal and embracing,

symbolic of an inclusive, unconditionally loving, God.

They wrap, enfold, comfort, cover, give solace,

mother, hug, shelter and beautify.

Those who have received these shawls have been

uplifted and affirmed, as if given wings to

fly above their troubles...

~ Written in 1998 by: Janet Bristow

Come join us on Wednesday, October 19, at 7 PM, in the church Parlor to knit or crochet a prayer shawl. If you are not sure how, no problem, there will be plenty of people to help you get started. This group is open to anyone who would like to join! For more information call Susan Harlan at 770-377-3869.

Buckhead Christian Ministries

Volunteer Opportunity

Jesus sent his disciples out into the world to spread the kingdom of God. The people here at NDBC have been following that example for 59 years through the missions of the church. One such mission Northside has chosen to work with is Buckhead Christian Ministries.

They explain on their website, http://buckheadchristianministry.org/, They are a faith based organization that provides emergency assistance to individuals and families of all backgrounds and faiths, treating everyone with dignity and compassion. They help with more than a handout but with a hand up! In order for them to provide these services they offer a dual mission of a great place to volunteer as our own Jane Fitzgerald can testify.

Jane has, for several years, given of her time to BCM's food pantry. She has stocked shelves and bagged groceries for those who come in for assistance. Upon hearing of her volunteerism, I was inspired and joined myself. I chose to be at the thrift store, http://buckheadchristianministry.org/thriftique.html, where there are great buys for all. Of course, Jane said she was not the first Northside Driver to be at BCM; Aline Cofield had led the way.

When Jesus sent out his disciples he told them if they met opposition to knock off the dirt and move on. When you volunteer at BCM you will not find any kind of opposition, only a great experience. So if you are looking for a place to volunteer, take a look at BCM and see if something excites you!