St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, 6-8 PM

     Jonathan and Barbara Schroeder will be hosting the group with a lasagna supper at 6 PM, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade may be part of our get-together. We are particularly lucky to have nearly every decade of life represented in our group, including babies and young children, and all are very welcome. (The rest of us will be glad to help tend to any young ones in attendance, to be sure that all family groups are able to come.) RSVP to Syd Janney.

     (Community Group #2 are members from many in-town Atlanta neighborhoods like zip codes: 30306-30309, 30314, 30317, 03019, 30324, 30329, 30330, 30333, 30344, and 30363.)

 James and Liz Lamkin

invite everyone to

a Dedication Service for their grandson

Silas Ethan Lamkin

on

March 18, 2012

Following the morning worship service

in

The Northside Drive Baptist Church Sanctuary

(The ten minute service will be like the one we had for Sean Lamkin

four years ago. Silas and Sean live with their parents,

Stuart and Sara Lamkin, in Macon, GA.)

~ James and Liz

Organ Recital

 March 18, 2012 at 3:15 PM

 The Cathedral of St. Phillip

Atlanta, GA

"Saraband" from Six Pieces for Organ

     Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

"Harmonies du Soir" from Trois Impressions, Op. 72, No. 1

     Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)

If You Will Only Let God Guide You

     Craig Phillips (b. 1961)

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

     Mark Jones (b. 1957)

"Allegro" from Symphony VI in G Minor, Op. 42, No. 2

     Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

       A native of Forsyth, GA, and a former Northside Driver, Dr. Gregg Bunn began his early organ study at age 17 with Gerald Carper and earned degrees in organ and church music from Shorter University and Indiana University, where he studied with Dr. Peter DeWitt and Dr. Marilyn Keiser, respectively. In 2004, he completed doctoral study in organ performance and church music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX, where he studied with Dr. Albert Travis. Currently, he continues to coach with Dr. Wilma Jensen in Nashville.

       An active member of the American Guild of Organists, Dr Bunn has won first place at both the undergraduate and graduate levels of the Atlanta chapter's annual competition. In 1996 and 1997, he was a national finalist in the Music Teachers National Association collegiate organ competition. Recently, Gregg was first place winner of a national organ competition sponsored by North Naples United Methodist Church in Naples, FL.

       Gregg has served churches in Georgia, Indiana, and Texas, and has taught on the adjunct faculties of Dallas Baptist University, Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology, Belmont University, and Tennessee State University. Currently, Gregg is the organist at Brentwood United Methodist Church (a 7,000-member parish just south of Nashville) in Brentwood, TN.

on

Lenten Wednesdays

6:45-7:30 PM, in the Chapel

 Tune My Heart to Sing... 

March 7 - Songs of Lament (Psalm 22)

     Homily by James Lamkin; Greg Colson, piano

March 14 - Songs of Praise (Psalm 8)

     Homily by Zach Bay; Jeff Harbin, piano

March 21 - Songs of God's Strength in Times of Trouble (Psalm 121)

     Homily by James Lamkin; Kurt Thomas, guitar & Jeff Harbin, piano

March 28 - Songs of God's Sovereignty (Psalm 99)

     Homily by Zach Bay; Greg Colson, piano

 Saturday, March 24

   Collegium Vocale Spring Concert ................. @ 8 PM

pre-concert lecture @ 7:30 PM

Mass in E flat Major - Amy Beach

  with Julie Lowry, soprano; Magdalena Wór, alto;

Bradley Howard, tenor; Larry Frazier, bass; & Clair Maxwell, organ

 Sunday, March 25

   Music on the Hill ........................................... @ 3 PM

Piano Trio in B flat major, D. 898 - Schubert
Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor - Arnesky

with Helen Kim, violin; Charae Kruger, cello; Robert Henry, piano

     Through the Missions Budget, Northside Drive contributes to more than 25 agencies and organizations. In the next few months we will spotlight some of the groups where our mission dollars are at work.

     Buckner Baptist Benevolences (now called Buckner International)was founded in Texas in 1877 through the inspiration and leadership of R.C. Bucker. Today, Buckner International operates programs throughout the world and is one of the largest private social care agencies of its kind in the United States. Buckner International provides services that include:

~ residential child care, orphan care, adoption and foster-care 

   services,

~ senior adult services,

~ missionary opportunities,

~ education and job readiness training,

~ global humanitarian aid, medical clinics,

~ global humanitarian aid program, Shoes for Orphan Souls,

   which provides shoes for needy children around the world.

     At the invitation of former Northside Driver, Mary Keller, our church got involved with the global work of Buckner International when about 20 of our members traveled to Guatemala to work in orphanages in 2006 and 2007. It echoed some aspects of Operation Touch done by Northside Drive in the 1960's. We "airlifted" a Vacation Bible School, some supplies, and ourselves. We gave our time in loving service to kids who needed a lot of love. Also, we were touched by God's love; and we grew in relationship with one another.

     To learn more about the work of Buckner or to receive their newsletter, log onto their website www.buckner.org. 

Donate Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt

       The children of the church and in the community eagerly anticipate the Easter Egg Hunt every year. Please donate 1-2 dozen stuffed plastic eggs to be used for the event. You may drop off the eggs at the church office during the week or in the Children's Sunday School room every Sunday until Easter. 

Nursery Help for Easter Sunday, April 8

       Easter is one of the best opportunities to welcome guests and their children. In order to keep our nursery safe with an increased number of children during Easter Sunday Worship, the Children's Committee needs you to volunteer to be in a preschool room or the nursery. Please contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org for availability and more information.  

March 1 - Renee Gamache, 5 years

March 15 - *Joleen Neel, 11 years

March 17 - James Lamkin, 15 years

We are glad that Renee, Joleen and James are a part of our team.

     Gratefully,

Mike Gregg, Zach Bay, Paul Fletcher, Jeff Harbin, Rose Hidlay, Vanessa Johnson, and Richard Willingham.

 * NDBC Preschool Curriculum Coordinator 

WHAT:  Interfaith Luncheon - an inspirational annual luncheon with featured panelists discussing a topic which brings women of all faiths together. This year's topic is "Women of Faith Respond to a Universal Crisis: Domestic Violence". 

WHO:  National Council of Jewish Women, Atlanta Section

WHEN:  Tuesday, March 27, 2012, from 11 AM-1:30 PM

WHERE:  The Temple at 1589 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta 30309

DETAILS:  $60 per person; Sponsorships available - please call for information NJCW is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

CONTACT:  NCJW, Atlanta Section by March 20, 2012 at 404-843-9600 or njcw@njcwatlanta.org for reservations and tickets