NORTHSIDE NOTES - January 18, 2012 |
The Worshiping Church Hymnal Dedication
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Morning Worship at 11 AM
Join us in morning worship at 11 AM, on the Third Sunday after the Epiphany for the dedication of our new hymnal.
We will celebrate this next step in the life of our church with choral music, congregational litanies and hymn singing.
Featuring:
* The Sanctuary Choir * The Northside Drive Ringers
* Our Children's Choir * A Guest Brass Quartet
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A Letter of Blessing
to
Northside Drive Baptist Church
from
Paul A. Richardson, D.M.A., F.H.S.
Professor of Music, Samford University
Dear Friends,
Congratulations on the dedication of The Worshiping Church. Having a long acquaintance with folk at Northside Drive and having been involved in the compilation of this worship resource, I commend you to one another and hope that you will enjoy an enduring, nurturing, and affectionate relationship.
Congregation and hymnal have much to offer one another:
- You are both thoughtful in faith and expression.
- You will find yourselves well matched in worship and ministry.
- You are both ambitious in learning and serving.
- You will each challenge the other as you share insights and experiences.
I encourage you to explore this book, not only as a common resource for corporate worship but also as a companion to Bible study, an anthology of the church's theological and musical inheritance, and a guide to personal devotion. As you spend time with this hymnal in praise, prayer, contemplation, and activity, you will discover that you have a multi-faceted resource.
One of the occasions on which I had the opportunity to visit Northside Drive was when Donald Hustad preached and taught a few years ago. Dr. Hustad has been my teacher, mentor, and friend across forty years. The Worshiping Church was wisely guided by the breadth of his knowledge and experience and the rich web of his personal and professional relationships. In the variety of this book you will see traces of the organist who studied with Jean Langlais and played for Billy Graham, the song leader of prayer meetings and the foremost Baptist liturgical scholar of his generation. Don will be gratified that you are using this resource in the formation and proclamation of your faith. I look forward to visiting with you again and to becoming with you a part of the worshiping church.
Grace and peace,
Paul A. Richardson, D.M.A., F.H.S.
Professor of Music, Samford University |
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| Wednesday Night Programming
January 11-February 8, 2012
5:45 PM - Northside Yoga (Rm 202)
6:00 PM - Music Together for Families (Rm 109)
6:45 PM - Bible Study: Ecclesiastes, taught by Zachary Bay (FH)
7:00 PM - Shawl Ministry (Parlor) 3rd Wednesday of each month
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Rm) |
Ecclesiastes: The Bible's Cellar Door
A Bible Study with Zachary Bay
Wednesday's at 7 PM
in the Fellowship Hall
for five (5) weeks,
January 11-February 8, 2012
Week 1: Welcome to the Cellar Door Week 2: What's This All About? Week 3: Saying it Well Week 4: Saying it As Best One Can Week 5: At Words' End |
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January 29, 2012
NDBC's Souper Bowl Sunday, January 29, in the Fellowship Hall, after 11 AM worship. Everyone is welcome to join us for a wonderful selection of soups/chili and make a donation to the Hunger Fund for 2012. These monies are used to help support the Atlanta Community Food Bank as well as send aid to hungry people around the world. |
January 22, 2012
Stravinsky- Suite Italienne
Schnittke - Suite in the Old Style for Cello & Piano
Schnittke - Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano
Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel
Fauré - Aprés une Rêve
Alexei Romanenko, cello
Christine Yoshikawa, piano
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All concerts are held in the Northside Drive Baptist Church Chapel on noted Sunday's at 3 PM. Suggested donation for each concert (per person): adults: $15-$20; students and seniors: $10-$15; college students: $5-$10; under 18 or currently seeking employment pay what you can. |
Upcoming Youth Events 
January 21: Artists and Critics Party at the Younger Home
This is an afternoon get-together at 1 PM. Bring your creative energies or your critical eyes and be ready to design a new youth logo for 2012!
January 29: Agape Meal at UMCH
The New Year marks a new focus on missions for our youth program. We will be helping serve a meal at the United Methodist Children's Home on this day starting at 3:30 PM.
February 10-12: Ski Retreat
Don't forget...this is getting closer now! We are going to Sugar Mountain again this year.
March 10-12: March Mission Madness at St. Simon's Island
Remember...we will need to leave before the typical school day ends. Please keep this in mind and make arrangements with your teachers!
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Religious Liberty & Church-State Separation
A Workshop with J. Brent Walker of the Baptist Joint Committee
March 10 and 11, 2012
Northside Drive Baptist Church will host a weekend workshop with J. Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee (BJC) for Religious Liberty. The primary focus of the weekend will be the Baptist heritage of religious liberty and issues surrounding church-state separation. Further information regarding registration and fees will be provided at a later date.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Saturday (3/10), 12 PM -- Religious Liberty and the Practice of Law
Luncheon followed by an educational presentation by Brent Walker. The luncheon will focus on First Amendment legal issues and will be especially informative to attorneys or others who work closely with the law or politics. A light lunch will be provided for a small fee.
Saturday (3/10), 6 PM
Gathering at an NDBC member's home with hors d'oeuvres and a short presentation by Brent Walker.
Sunday (3/11) Church School at 9:30 AM -- Religious Liberty and the Separation of Church and State and Worship at 11 AM -- Religious Liberty Emphasis Sunday
Brent Walker will be presenting to the combined Church School classes and will be the guest preacher in morning worship.
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26th Annual Women's Retreat
April 27 - 29, 2012
Blue Boar Inn
Robbinsville, North Carolina
SPACE & TIME ARE LIMITED
Reservation deadline is Wednesday, February 1.
For more information:
Joyce Wilson (770)773-3333
joyceowilson@starband.net |
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Praying the Psalms*
By Rev. James Lamkin
The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2012.
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
January 18-Psalm 83
January 19-Psalm 84
January 20-Psalm 85
January 21-Psalm 86
January 22-Psalm 87
January 23-Psalm 88
January 24-Psalm 89
January 25-Psalm 90 |
Georgia Avenue Community Ministry
This link takes you to an article that was on CNN's front page web news January 10. It focuses on one of co-op families.
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 Submit YOUR pledge for the 2012 CHURCH BUDGET
through any of these ways:
> You can return your pledge card by "snail mail".
> You can pick up a pledge card at the door of the church office, fill it out on the spot, and leave it in the envelope on the Business Manager's (Rose Hidlay) door.
> You can pick up a pledge card in the Narthex, fill it out and drop it in the offering plate (or hand it to an usher).
> You can call the church office (404-237-8621), ask for Rose, and tell her your pledge (or even leave her a voice mail).
> You can e-mail your pledge to Rose at rose@northsidedrive.org.
> You can pledge via our website (www.northsidedrive.org) by clicking on the "Giving" link on our home page. |
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A Word About Bad Weather
and Church Services
As a rule of thumb, we will not cancel Church School or worship services on Sunday morning except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip. Should inclement winter weather cause the cancellation of a service, here is the plan:
1) The ministers and the moderator will consult and then make the decision.
2) An email notice will be sent to all congregants for whom the church has email addresses.
3) The moderator will notify the deacon chair.
4) The deacons and other caregivers will attempt to phone congregants who do not have email or who might need special notification.
5) The minister will notify the local television stations. |
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Deacon Spotlight
Jada Getsay is married to Tim Getsay. Their daughter is Emily Getsay. Tim & Jada have been members of NDBC since 1990.
Jada's Deacon Families are:
Sally Angevine
Gene & Linda Bridges
Lisa Bridges
Don & Comella DaLee
Josh & Mallory Davis (Noah)
Ron & Stephanie Denham (Caty & Letty)
Valerie Hardy
Edie Hayes
Nelle Holbrook
Eric Kaplan & Brevard Fraser
Doris Martin
Jon & Sarah McCrea (Elise & Lindsey)
Hal & Jo Meeks
Lanier Meeks
Stuart Meeks
Rob & Mary Schwartz (Andrew)
Diana Strommen
Curtis Tucker & Theresa Goriczynski
Tom & Cyndi Vander Ven
Miriam Wright
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 Northside Drive Baptist Church Preschool is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year. Northside Drive Baptist Church members get priority registration and a discount. For an application, visit www.ndbcpreschool.org or contact the Preschool Office at 404-237-9060. |
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Church Week
SUNDAY, January 22, 2012
9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's Choir
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Combined Ministry Team Meeting
3:00 PM - Music on the Hill Concert
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbells
MONDAY, January 23, 2012
7:00 PM - Church Council
TUESDAY, January 24, 2012
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, January 25, 2012
10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel
5:45 PM - Northside Yoga
6:00 PM - Music Together
6:45 PM - Bible Study: Ecclesiastes
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, January 26, 2012
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 neighbor to the next "all church eatin', meetin' and fellowship time." |
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JANUARY BIRTHDAYS
Chelsea Clarke - 1
Barbara Schroeder - 2
Len Shelton - 2
Dene Maltbie - 3
Jon Bell - 4
Katherine Bryson - 6
John Davis - 6
Bev Hall - 7
William High - 7
Ruth Kramedjian - 7
Joyce Wilson - 7
Don Janney - 9
Cynthia Tunon - 9
Pam Wamberg - 9
John Buice - 11
Charlton Roberts - 14
Sebastian Almeida - 15
Jeanne Hill - 16
Jane Jerden - 16
Anne Ledbetter - 16
Zach Bay - 17
Donna McLarty - 17
Vanita Morgan - 17
Gene Bridges - 19
Luke Fletcher - 22
Gail Hermance - 22
Harry Mathis - 22
Nancy Hall - 23
Clara Harbin - 24
Mary Williams - 24
Will Egan - 25
Stephanie Jones - 25
Jackson Singleton - 25
Michael Hermance - 26
Lanier Meeks - 28
Betty Almeida - 29
Karen Perry - 29
Riley Isakson - 31 |
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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's, Jan 11-Mar 14, @ 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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