NORTHSIDE NOTES - October 19, 2011 |
Wednesday Opportunities
OCTOBER 19, 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
Wehre Do 'I'Fit In Community / Mike G. & Zach B. (Parlor), 6 PM
Pastor's Bible Study on Jeremiah / James Lamkin (FH), 7 PM
Prayer Shawl Ministry / Susan Harlan (Parlor), 7 PM
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room), 7:30 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.)
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Where Do 'I' Fit In Community Workshop
with Zachary Bay & Michael Gregg
Begins October 19, at 6 PM, in the Parlor
Zach Bay and Mike Gregg will lead a five week workshop utilizing spiritual and psychological inventories to help you, the participant, better understand yourself and how you can use your gifts, skills, and joys in your various communities. This workshop will be a fun and eye-opening look at "why you are the way you are." You will receive a free book about the Enneagram, an ancient religious tool to understand your worldview. Please contact Mike or Zach at info@northsidedrive.org to register or for more information. |
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
Psalm 131: "Calm and Quiet"
*(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.)
I believe maturity means being responsible for one's own spiritual and emotional health. I also believe no one does that more than 70% of the time.
Actions often follow our rising anxiety. We blame others, gossip, feel like a victim, and try to manipulate others into managing our anxiety for us. 'Tis the way of all of us to do all of the above more than we admit.
The psalmists did the same. They lived on the same planet, with the same longings and laments as do we; but here's the punchline, they also prayed them.
They passed along the weight of their universe back to the creator of the universe. They knew better than to bear the weight of the world on their shoulders, in their gut, and through the timeless hours of a sleepless night.
They knew to give their worries to God.
Here's how the 131st Psalm put it
(translated by Eugene Peterson):
God, I'm not trying to rule the roost,
I don't want to be king of the mountain.
I haven't meddled where I have no business
or fantasized grandiose plans.
I have kept my feet on the ground,
I've cultivated a quiet heart.
Like a baby content in its mother's arms,
My soul is a baby content.
Each week in our church's yoga class, I try to pray and do what this psalmist prayed and did. I try to own my limits (a 3x6 yoga mat) and focus on what I can (a quieted self). My teacher, Amanda Gregg, invites us to "have an intention" for each session. She says to put the day's worries in a basket on the way to the mat and not bother with them for the hour. She says our breath knows things and wants to help us push-out our poisonous stress and pull-in our spiritual resources. She says our bodies hold our worries in their muscles and ligaments. Maybe our bodies are trying to befriend us-for the short run; but in the long run, knots form, injures occur, and spasms happen.
This is our wiring. It also may explain why we never live above the 70th percentile when it comes to stress-level management.
So each Wednesday, I give a gift to me...and to the church...and to my family and to God. I go to the mat each Wednesday at 6 PM. I make the 131st psalmist's hope, my hope: to be calm and quiet... sitting like a little kid in the lap of God. Amanda calls it child's pose.
Prayer: All-loving God, as Thy servant, Augustine, put it, "Our souls are restless until we find our rest in thee." And our bodies too. Amen.
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
October 19-Psalm 142
October 20-Psalm 143
October 21-Psalm 144
October 22-Psalm 145
October 23-Psalm 146
October 24-Psalm 147
October 25-Psalm 148
October 26-Psalm 149 |
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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 RSVP necessary. Please contact Lora Hawk @ lorahawk@yahoo.com or 404-405-1748 for more information.
Wedding Invitation
Come celebrate with Zachary Leland Bay and Kristy Lyn Eggert on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 4 PM, in the Northside Drive Sanctuary! The future couple invite you to stay, post wedding, for a reception on the Chapel lawn. Please visit their website at www.kristyandzach.com. |
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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. |
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October 23, 2011, at 3 PM, in the NDBC Chapel
Violin Sonata No.1 in A- ('Posthumous') - Ravel
Piazzolla "Le Grand Tango" - Piazzolla
Violin Sonata No. 1 for Piano & Violin - Brahms
With Olga Shpitko, violin & Tim Whitehead, piano. |
Church-in-conference
Please join us for our Church-in-conference on Wednesday, October 26, at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The Finance Committee will be presenting our proposed budget for 2012 for your consideration. |
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2011 Interfaith Habitat for Humanity Build
Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days
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. |
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 |
Newcomer Orientation Class 
"Who Do We Think We Are?"
by James E. Lamkin, Pastor
Sunday, October 30, 2011, at
9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Since NDBC is a "different kind" of Baptist church, we will walk through our history, vision, and role in the life of God in the world. For regularly attending non-members and new members. |
Newcomer Eat & Greet
"Roots and Wings: NDBC's History and Hope" November 6, 2011, at 3 PM
Location TBD
A conversation led by James E. Lamkin, Pastor. For more information or directions call the church office at 404-237-8621 or email Mike@northsidedrive.org. |
All Saints Sunday, November 6, 2011
The following will be remembered during the worship service on Sunday, November 6.
Northside Drive Church Members
Charlie Lathem
Jane Jones
Jack Morton
Bill Goddard
Dan Dalke
If you know of a church member, or staff member, that has died since All Saints Day 2010, please notify the church office by calling 404-237-8621 or emailing renee@northsidedrive.org by Wednesday, November 2. |
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.
Click here for the Church School Brochure 2011-2012. |
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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. |
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Preschool Auction
Auctions Speak Louder Than Words!
NDBC Preschool's 3rd Annual Silent Auction
November 14-18, in the Fellowship Hall
Northside Drive Baptist Church Preschool is having our 3rd Annual Auction, November 14-18, and we need your help! We are looking for donations. If you are willing to help or have items for us to pick-up, please contact Caroline Houck at 404-502-6420 or e-mail her at carolinehouck@mac.com. Winners will be announced on November 18, after the Thanksgiving Feast. |
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." The New Baptist Covenant is committed to supporting local efforts to build lasting relationships that cross racial, economic and theological lines while we seek to live into the words of Luke 4:18-19. 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 mission opportunities on Saturday, November 19. For more information visit http://newbaptistcovenant.org/. |
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Church Week
SUNDAY, October 23, 2011
9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's Choir
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
3:00 PM - Music on the Hill Concert
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:00 PM - Young Adult NOOMA
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbells
TUESDAY, October 25, 2011
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, October 26, 2011
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
6:00 PM - Music Together
6:00 PM - Where Do 'I' Fit in Community
7:00 PM - Church-in-conference
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, October 27, 2011
7:00 PM - TNT
SATURDAY, October 29, 2011
Habitat for Humanity Build & Dedication
9:00 AM - Youth to Six Flags |
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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.
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay for more details.
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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. |
Come join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month beginning 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. |
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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.
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. |
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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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