NORTHSIDE NOTES - October 5, 2011 |
Wednesday Opportunities
OCTOBER 5, 2011
Pastor's Bible Study on Jeremiah / James Lamkin (FH), 10:30 AM
Music Together for Children (109), 6 PM
Northside Yoga / Amanda Gregg (202), 6 PM
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room), 7:30 PM
This I Believe Workshop / Cathy Wooten (FH), 7 PM
Visit our website, under the "What's Happening" section,
for more details, www.northsidedrive.org or see our list of events.
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Pastor's Wednesday Bible Study 
September 28-November 16
@ 10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
The Book of Jeremiah:
Weeping and Wondering about God (This study also will be offered on most fall Wednesday evenings.)
Schedule |
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Wednesday Nights!
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. |
You Are Invited!
WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Ann Shiver & Jack Hunt invite you to their wedding on
Saturday, October 8, at 2 PM, in the NDBC Sanctuary. |
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Colson Retirement Concert
Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 3 pm
The Episcopal Church of St. Peter & St. Paul
(Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA)
At age 83, the well-known conductor, Gregory Colson, is retiring from church where he serves as Organist and Choirmaster. In addition, Greg is the Director Emeritus of Music Ministries at Northside Drive Baptist Church.
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
Psalm 126 - "Bringing in the Sheaves"
*(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.)
Hymnody's home is The Psalms.
A few years ago in my Pastor's Wednesday Bible Study, we studied The Book of Revelation. In it we found at least 400 Hebrew Bible references; and many of those come from psalms. 'Tis obviously a rich tradition. Poets pull from these rich images of praise, allusion, lament, and longing.
A character named Knowles Shaw wrote a gospel hymn in 1874 based on Psalm 126. He came from the Church of Christ tradition only sang a cappella.
Some of us grew-up singing this hymn: Bringing in the Sheaves. Some of us were singing it before we knew the words. Some of us sang Bringing in the Sheets; and others wondered why we should be Bringing in the Sheep? And just what are sheaves anyway?
It is an agrarian image. A sheaf is a bundle of grain. During harvest, laborers cut the grain, gathered it in clumps, and bundled it together. Then, the bundles were brought in...as in "bringing in the sheaves."
The psalmist of 126 had a holy imagination. Dreaming while still in Babylon, or perhaps eager while awaiting the post-exile crops to grow, the psalmist prayed his hopeful imagination. He asked God for restoration. He pictured the time when laughter would return to the land and joy would evoke shouting. Buckets of tears had been shed; and the writer pictured them as seeds sown.
I've often said that tears are prayers that have not yet found words. If so, then we've all prayed bushels of prayers. We've saturated the ground; and the ground is holy with hope.
"Imagine," says the psalmist, "the day will come when the ripe earth will make abundant crops." The weepers will transform into reapers. Despair will morph into gladness; and we shall come rejoicing bringing in the sheaves.
Prayer: All loving God, I know of tears. They come at the most unexpected times. Often they are attached to memories, broken memories, memories that are not yet healed and are not yet easy to hold. Take these tears, O God, and plant them in your good land of life and love. Let me live long enough to watch hope grow and thrive; and in your mercy allow me the joy of participating in the harvest. Amen
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
October 5-Psalm 128
October 6-Psalm 129
October 7-Psalm 130
October 8-Psalm 131
October 9-Psalm 132
October 10-Psalm 133
October 11-Psalm 134
October 12-Psalm 135 |
Gospel Without Boarders
Dr. Colin Harris,
Professor of Religious Studies at Mercer University,
Member of Smoke Rise Baptist Church,
and friend of Northside Drive Baptist Church,
Invites you to the premier screening
of
"Gospel Without Borders"
(a new documentary on immigration
produced by EthicsDaily.com)
at
Smoke Rise Baptist Church
5901 Hugh Howell Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087-2307
October 11, 10 AM-12 Noon
Confirmed program leaders to date include:
Luis Zarama, auxiliary bishop, Catholic Diocese of Atlanta;
Timothy McDonald, pastor, First Iconium Baptist Church, Atlanta; and Mimi Walker, co-pastor, Druid Hills Baptist Church, Atlanta.
Robert Parham, executive editor of EthicsDaily.com
will moderate the panel discussion.
"This will help to move goodwill Georgia Baptists
beyond merely ecumenical conversation
to a substantive point of collaboration
on one of society's most pressing issues." |
2011 Interfaith Habitat for Humanity Build
Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days
Day 4 - October 15 (5 Volunteers)
Finish insulation
Finish siding and caulking
Begin painting exterior - siding, foundation, window trim
Build side porch and ramp
Day 6 - October 29 -- Dedication Day (5 Volunteers)
Install doorknobs and bathroom hardware
Clean house interior
Touch up interior painting
Complete miscellaneous items
Rake and clear lot
Landscape
To sign-up for a work day, please contact Beth Laxton at laxton2125@charter.net. |
Church School
Adult Church School classes provide different learning opportunities for all ages of adults to strengthen their Christian pilgrimage. We offer a variety of classes, some age-oriented, some topic-oriented, with emphasis on Bible study, seminars and lively discussion. We encourage everyone to visit several different classes to find the right "fit" and to participate in any class offered that is of interest. Special seminars and classes are offered several times a year as well. There is a place for everyone to learn and grow in their relationship to God in Christ. Come join us!
Church School begins each Sunday at 9:30 AM.
Church School Brochure 2011-2012 |
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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. |
Wedding Shower 
Wedding bells soon will be ringing at Northside Drive! Please join us for a church-wide couples' shower honoring Zach Bay and Kristy Eggert from 1-3 PM on Saturday, October 22, in the Fellowship Hall. No RSVPs necessary. Please contact Lora Hawk @ lorahawk@yahoo.com or 404-405-1748 for more information. |
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NDBC's Fall McAfee Intern: Jillian Farmer Preaching Sunday, October 23, 2011!
Jillian Farmer is originally from Nacogdoches, Texas. She graduated in 2008 from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor's degree in Social Work and History. She is a third year student at the McAfee School of Theology, studying Christian Social Ethics. After graduation she plans to follow her calling into congregational ministry, hopefully somewhere in Texas. She is excited to take part in the opportunities God is currently providing at Northside Drive, and is thankful to be a part of this family of faith. |
Deacon Spotlight
Wade Davis has been a member of Northside Drive Baptist Church since 1980.
Wade's Deacon Families are:
Helen Adams w/ Katie, William, & Hunter
Jim & Suzanne Barksdale w/ Lisa & William
Laura Butts
Greg & Betty Colson
Elizabeth Granger
Kathy Harris
Tom & Jeanne Hicks
Gerry Humphries
Randy Korando
Charlton & Blanche Roberts
Robbye Taylor
Ruth Trager
Don Wamberg
Kristi Wamberg
Pam Wamberg
Lindy Welch |
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NDBC's very own Rev. Michael Gregg will be co-hosting a breakout session with Chris Aho called Telling Your Story on the Internet: Social Media. For more information, please visit www.thefellowship.info/Assembly. |
From Birmingham to Bethlehem
The Power of Non-Violence in the U.S. and Palestine-Israel
November 10-12, 2011
Trinity Presbyterian Church | 3003 Howell Mill Road NW | Atlanta, GA 30327
Sponsored by Friends of Sabeel North America
Sabeel, Arabic for 'the Way', was founded by theologian and Canon Naim Ateek, and works with and on behalf of Palestinian Christians for justice through nonviolence in the holy Land.
For more information or to register go to www.fosna.org. |
New Hymnal "The Worshiping Church"
Your Personal Copy
Soon the Worship and Music Ministry Team will be ordering our new hymnal "The Worshiping Church". Since we will be ordering at the bulk rate number, we would like to invite you, the congregation, to celebrate with us by ordering your personal copy at the special discount rate of $11.75. The order will be sent to Hope Publishing Company within the next month, so we ask you to call the Church office ASAP with your order. You may send payment to the church via mail or place your check in the offering plate, clearly designated 'Order for New Hymnal'. Orders will be picked up at the church. No hymnals will be mailed.
We hope you will celebrate with us as we begin a new era as "The Worshiping Church".
The Worship & Music Ministry Team |
Mark Your Calendars!
The New Baptist Covenant will gather together Thursday-Saturday, November 17-19. What began four years ago with a small group of committed Baptist leaders is accelerating into a thriving grassroots movement striving to live by Jesus' Luke 4 mandate to "bring good news to the poor, proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." This fall the movement will use some of the latest technology to bring NBC II to multiple cities. Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Atlanta, will serve as NBC II's anchor site, hosting worship services and breakout sessions that will be broadcast via satellite to various host cities across the nation. Host cities will provide additional programming and coordinate a day of local missions opportunities on Saturday, November 19. For more information, visit http://newbaptistcovenant.org/. |
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Church Week
SUNDAY, October 9, 2011
9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's Choir
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Worship & Music Ministry Team Meeting
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbells
TUESDAY, October 11, 2011
11:00 AM - Triple E
WEDNESDAY, October 12, 2011
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
6:00 PM - Music Together
7:00 PM - This I Believe
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, October 13, 2011
7:00 PM - TNT |
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| CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Bring a friend to Church School next week. |
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Jennifer Fletcher - 2
Eleanor Chandler - 2
Dick Underwood - 3
Jim Hermance - 3
Larry Prince - 4
Camden Janney - 4
Alan Smith - 5
Andrew Wamberg - 5
Mona Stines - 6
Addie Cook - 7
Geneva Hall-Shelton - 9
Lindsey Bryson - 10
Bedford Davis - 11
Rhonda Davis - 11
Louise Davis - 13
Flora Carswell - 13
Mike Fletcher - 14
Barbara Atchley - 14
Joe Schneider - 15
Billie Davis - 15
Stuart Meeks - 15
Helen White - 15
Susan Harlan - 16
Marie Nelson - 16
Dianne DaLee - 17
Bruce Dick - 19
Janna Chandler - 20
Nelle Holbrook - 21
Miriam Wright - 21
Elizabeth Granger - 23
Triston King - 24
Cassandra McAllister - 25
Jeremy Lewis - 26
Jill Heacock - 27
Mike Egan - 28
Hartwell Dew - 28
Bernice Jones - 28 |
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(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 |
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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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.
Next Unplugged will be October 6!
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay for more details.
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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.
Next Encore will be
October 30!
Contact Zach Bay with questions. |
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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 6 PM for dinner off campus, then in the Undercroft of the church after dinner on Sunday nights.
October 6
November 3
January 15
February 19
March 18
April 15
May 20
to sign up.
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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. |
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
Did you miss an issue of our Northside Notes?
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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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