NORTHSIDE NOTES - November 30, 2011 |
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Gaudete: A Service of Expectant Joy
Readings & Music for the Advent Season
Sunday, December 11, 2011
11:00 AM
Featuring:
The Sanctuary Choir
The Northside Drive Ringers
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The Children's Choir
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Clothing for Cold Children
Edgewood Church is a new community-centered church started in Atlanta's Edgewood neighborhood---a racially, economically, and educationally diverse neighborhood.
One of the needs they have recently noticed in their community is for fall and winter clothing for children. Many children are still wearing shorts and t-shirts to school, even on the coldest days. To address this need, Edgewood Church is hoping to have clothing and toy store for families to come and buy what their children need at prices they can afford (crazy cheap prices). The proceeds will go to an organization that helps homeless women get back on their feet. This "store" will give parents a dignified way to provide for their children while also helping out others in need.
All children's clothing from infants to fifth grade will be greatly appreciated. They would love to have everything in by December 14 to give them enough time to organize the "store" on December 17.
You can find out more about Edgewood Church at www.EdgewoodChurchAtlanta.org |
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
Psalm 32 - "The Hiding Place"
*(The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2011. Here is today's reflection and prayer based on a psalm from the past week.)
In 1971 The Hiding Place found a place in the hearts of a newly emerging evangelical American readership. My heart was one of those.
The author, Corrie ten Boom, tells her story in its pages. Her Christian mother and father sympathized with the Jewish people living in Holland at the beginning of WWII. Because of this, the ten Booms were approached by the Dutch Underground to build a secret room in their house where Jews could hide from the Nazis. It is the Anne Frank story told from the other side of the wall.
Eventually, they were found-out by the Gestapo and were imprisoned. Corrie and her sister, Betsie, were sent to the women's concentration camp at Ravensbruck.
There, Betsie died. Corrie, too, was not far from Death's door; but miraculously she was freed due to clerical error.
After the war, her life was caught up in a new mission of grace and forgiveness. In her book, Tramp for the Lord, she tells of being put to the test as she came face-to-face with a Ravensbruck soldier at a Bible study in Germany in 1947. "For a long moment we grasped each other's hands, the former guard and the former prisoner. I had never known God's love so intensely as I did at that moment."
Eventually, Corrie ten Boom made her way to America. She was discovered by the Billy Graham Crusade team and her books gained a wider readership through Guideposts Press.
Her first book about the secret room gets its name from Psalm 32:7. The writer speaks of God, "You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble...."
As I read Psalm 32 this week, I thought back on my college years as my faith evolved awkwardly and abruptly. (Seems to me, that is way of all faith journeys.) Those were the days of the best-seller, The Late, Great Planet Earth, where Jesus was expected to come back at any minute, then rapture the church, then everybody else is Left Behind to fend for themselves during The Great Tribulation.
Though such speech was the coin-of-the-evangelical-realm in the 70's, Corrie ten Boom rejected this notion. Life had taught her that God's people are not immune to suffering. God does not remove us or rapture us from it; God stays with us in it.
The Hiding Place, both book and movie, found a place in my heart.
Prayer: All-loving God, You are our hiding place. As the fears of life surround and threaten, You hold us and hide us in Your heart.
We are not naïve. We know that life is dangerous. However, knowing that we are hidden in Your heart, helps us find stamina and courage. Amen.
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
November 30-Psalm 34
December 1-Psalm 35
December 2-Psalm 36
December 3-Psalm 37
December 4-Psalm 38
December 5-Psalm 39
December 6-Psalm 40
December 7-Psalm 41 |
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Thank You!
On behalf of the Worship and Music Ministry Team, I would like to thank all who made the Hanging of the Greens Service happen. The Flower Team did a superb job as always. This is never easy coming on the heels of Thanksgiving. When you see a member, please thank them for all the work they do during this season.
Thanks to all who participated in the service, all who brought the delicious nibbles, and the staff for their support.
Sheila Nicol
Worship & Music Ministry Team, Chair |
Christmas Giving 2011
During the Christmas season, Northside Drive Baptist Church provides many ways for members to brighten the holidays for those in need. Through gifts of clothing, toys, time, and money, we share Christ's love in our community and around the world.
JOYOUS TOYS CHRISTMAS STORE
Buckhead Christian Ministry
Help Atlanta's children---infants to teens---have a wonderful Christmas by supporting BCM's annual holiday program, Joyous Toys. A card with the list of suggested gifts is available in the Narthex and in the Northside Notes. Please bring the NEW UNWRAPPED gifts by December 11.
Have TIME to donate? Volunteer during the week of December 12 to wrap the gifts that parents have selected for their children.
Contact: Donna McLarty 770-433-2771
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TOILETRIES AND NEW CLOTHING
The Extension
Located in Marietta, The Extension provides support to men and women who are in counseling to overcome addiction. A home for men and another for women provides extra support to those clients who are homeless. Contributions of toiletries (hotel or regular size) and NEW clothing will help these men and women in transitional programs experience the hope and joy of Christmas. Santa Bags with a list of suggested items are available in the Narthex. Please return the UNWRAPPED items by December 11.
Contact: Rhonda Harris 404-731-6061
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WINTER MISSIONS OFFERING
Morningstar Children and Family Services
Morningstar provides specialized residential and community-based care for children who are intellectually disabled and have severe emotional disorders. A group of committed Baptists established Morningstar to serve children and families whose lives have been torn apart by abuse, neglect, and poverty. Your donation will help this vital organization continue to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the children.
Make checks payable to NDBC and write Morningstar on the memo line.
Northside Drive's goal is $2,000.
Contact: Barbara Atchley 770-436-0709
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GIVING TREE
Morningstar Children and Family Services
For most people Christmas is a time filled with memories of family, bountiful meals and cherished gifts. Imagine the season for a child who is removed from family and for whom family may hold few positive memories. Through the Giving Tree we can help the children in Morningstar's residential care feel the love and joy of the Christmas season.
Take a tag from the tree and return the UNWRAPPED gift to the church by December 11.
Contact: Susan Harlan 770-377-3869
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Suggested Gift List
Ages 0-3
- Fisher Price/Playschool toy sets (farms, schools, playground)
- African American/Hispanic baby doll sets and accessories
Ages 4-7
- Disney Character CD Players
- Art easel sets
Ages 8-11
- Remote controlled cars/trucks
- Hot Wheel sets (with racetrack, etc.)
- Basketballs, soccer balls, and other sports equipment
- Transformers
- African American and Hispanic Barbie fashion doll sets
Ages 12 and Up
- Fashion watches (with a big face)
- MP3 players
- CD players
- Brand name purses, accessories, etc.
BCM also needs Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt). BCM discourages donations of stuffed animals, as most children already have a favorite stuffed toy. |
Young Adults & Families Christmas Party
By Zach Bay
December 3, at 4 PM
At the Home of Louise & Bedford Davis
Come and celebrate Christmas, as we did last year, with Louise and Bedford Davis! They have graciously agreed to host the young adults at their home. Kids are invited also! Please bring with you a side dish (the main dish will be provided by Louise and will be a chicken rice dish) and a gift for a white elephant gift exchange.
A Christmas Mission Opportunity from Barbara Atchley:
Last Sunday there were @ 25 gift requests on the Giving Tree for our 5 children at Morningstar. The only ones that did not get taken were the high ticket items---ipods and Nintendo DSi. I know those are pretty pricey, but these teens are like the rest of us in wanting music/games.
Please consider bringing a small monetary offering to purchase one of these items. It would be a great gift and would mean a lot to a child who doesn't have much bright in his/her life. |
Mike's Memos
By Rev. Mike Gregg Families at Northside Drive, Do you want to use a smart phone app to journey through the Advent season with your kids? Try this one out for $2.99 through Abingdon Press. Take a Journey with Your Family This Holiday Season The Journey App Is Now Available for Android & iPhone! Based on Adam Hamilton's The Journey series which takes a unique look at the story of the birth of Jesus, The Journey Advent Calendar smartphone app introduces a unique way for families to engage their children in the celebration leading up to Christmas. Just like a traditional Advent calendar, the app opens a new surprise each day. Use as a follow-up to The Journey church program or as stand-alone, Bible-based activities to share with the whole family. Initially, the app opens with seven unlocked activities, then beginning December 1, something new is unlocked each day: videos, connect-the-dots, coloring, jigsaw puzzles, flipcard games, greeting cards, and Bible quizzes. But unlike a traditional Advent calendar, this app goes with you wherever you go. And your kids' delight isn't limited to the first time they "open the window."The JourneyAdvent Calendar app is a great solution for parents interested in new ways to draw the family together in closer fellowship this Advent season.The only question is: who will love it more, you or your kids? Watch a video demonstration and get a free Android trial version at JourneyThisChristmas.com Available on the App Store Available on the Android Market Adult Advent Devotional 2011 The Chrismons of Northside Drive |
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Deacon Spotlight
Susan Dew is married to Hartwell Dew. They have two grown children, Charles and Elizabeth. Susan has been a member of Northside Drive Baptist Church since 1977.
Susan's Deacon Families are:
Ray & Heather Bongers (and Ingrid)
Jim Branch
Eric Cain
Wade Davis
Kristy (Eggert) Bay
Sue Goddard
Jim & Gail Hermance
Nathan Hermance
Michael Hermance
Mary Ann Hickman
William High
Mary Margaret High
Don & Syd Janney
Taylor Janney
Camden Janney
Brian Knight
Jim & Mary Lester
David & Marie Nelson
Virginia Schwatel
John & Caroline Sisk |
Christmas Poinsettias
 The deadline for orders is December 11.
Our Annual Poinsettia Altar will be in place beginning Sunday, December 18, and remain through Sunday, Christmas Day. While altar flowers are always given to the Glory of God, it's our tradition at Northside Drive to give poinsettias each Christmas also in honor/memory/thankfulness for our friends and family. Each poinsettia plant is only $20, and order envelopes are available in the Narthex for your use (simply fill it out & drop it in the offering plate). Or call Rose Hidlay at 404-237-8621 with the number of poinsettias you wish to give, the memorial details, and mail your check to the church office. |
Young Family Church School
Attention all new and young families!
Our Church School class has a new twist. We will gather together each Sunday from 9:30-10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall for donuts, coffee, and a time to relax, grow, and talk with each other. Instead of a set curriculum, we will fellowship with food and friends.
We hope the children will all enjoy the nursery, preschool, and school age Church School classes together. If you have a baby not yet attending the nursery, feel free to bring your child to class.
We hope to see you all Sunday morning at 9:30 AM. The donuts will be waiting for you! |
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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Church Week
SUNDAY, December 4, 2011
9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's Choir
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbells
TUESDAY, December 6, 2011
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
4:00 PM - Holiday Craft Shopping Event
WEDNESDAY, December 7, 2011
6:00 PM - Northside Yoga
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, December 8, 2011
7:00 PM - TNT
FRIDAY, December 9, 2011
10:30 AM - Preschool Christmas Pageant |
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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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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Paxton Cooper - 1
Steven Sheeley - 2
Ali Jerden - 4
Mary Lester - 5
Hans-Luca Davis - 6
Jeannie Hearn - 7
Syd Janney - 7
Victoria Tunon - 7
Laura Butts - 7
Caleb Younger - 7
Lisa Barksdale - 8
Ann Franklin - 9
Andrew Hardin - 9
Jack Guynn - 10
Cathryn Miller - 10
Ava Grace Cook - 10
Hunter Adams - 12
Elaine Eassa - 13
David Nelson - 13
Cristy Ray - 19
Charlotte Dalke - 20
Brian Hendrix - 21
Mike McIntyre - 22
Carol Younger - 22
Joan McIntyre - 24
Emma Chandler - 27
Bill Jones - 28
Mary Chance - 28
Amanda Gregg - 28
Ruth Trager - 28
Jeanne Goodwill - 30 |
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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.
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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