A Sabbatical Pilgrimage Quotation:

"In the morning light, O God, may Iglimpse again your image deep within me, the threads of glory woven into the fabric of every man and woman. Again, may i catch sight of the mystery of the human soul fashioned in your likeness, deeper than knowing, more enduring than time." 

-- J Philip Newell

A [Baptist] Conference on Sexuality and Covenant

April 19-21, 2012

Atlanta, GA

First Baptist Church of Decatur

       Co-sponsored by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and Center for Theology and Public Life, Mercer University.

       Through plenary presentation, small-group interaction and resource breakouts, the conference aims to provide Baptists and other interested Christians an opportunity for honest, compassionate and prayerful dialogue around matters and questions of sexuality.

       Concluding a year-long practice of prayerful covenant community, presenters and facilitators (both Baptist and non-Baptist) will offer diverse perspectives that encourage thoughtful reflection and conversation among participants. Above all, participants will be encouraged to consider what it means to live as covenant people the contemporary and emerging situation.

       Everyone is welcome.

       Additional information will be posted as it becomes available. If you have questions, please contact mshaw@thefellowship.info.

 

https://www.thefellowship.info/conference

     The Nominating Committee has begun its task of encouraging and soliciting your assistance in carrying out the work of the many programs of our church. We need your help in two ways. First, eagerly sign up for one or more of the volunteer ministry teams of our church. And, second, make thoughtful nominations for Diaconate, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee and Moderator.

 

Volunteer Ministry Teams

     -- You are encouraged to prayerfully consider where your gifts and interests lie. Then, sign up for the ministry team(s) that can best use what you have to offer, and that best energizes you.

 

     -- The Nominating Committee will be stationed in the Narthex after worship each Sunday, beginning March 25 through April 22 (except April 8), to help you sign up to serve on various committees or make your nominations. You may sign up for volunteer ministry teams at that time. Feel free to remain on your current ministry team(s), or sign up for a new challenge on a different ministry team. You may also sign up via e-mail (renee@northsidedrive.org), or by dropping the attached/enclosed form in one of the nomination boxes placed throughout the church, or by mailing the form to the church office to the attention of the Nominating Committee.

 

Nominations for Diaconate, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee and Moderator

     You are encouraged to prayerfully consider those church members who have demonstrated gifts of leadership, who have been active in the overall life of NDBC, and who have willingly given of their time and gifts in the mission and ministry of the church. Please use the attached/enclosed form to nominate those persons, and feel free to nominate yourself for any of these positions.

 

     -- The Nominating Committee will be stationed at a table in the Narthex after worship each Sunday, beginning March 25 through April 22 (except April 8). You may return your nominations to one of the nomination boxes placed throughout the church, or by mailing your nominations to the church office to the attention of the Nominating Committee, or by e-mailing your nominations to the church office (renee@northsidedrive.org).

 

     The deadline for receipt of the volunteer/nomination forms is Sunday, April 22.

     Thank you for your investment in the life of our church. We look forward to receiving your input as our church family prepares for the opportunities ahead.

 

Nominating Committee Members:

Beth Laxton, Chair     Kenneth Dean     Susan Harlan

Rhonda Harris            Brian Knight        Jim Nicol

Carol Younger

 

Nominating Forms:

 

Volunteer Ministry Teams

 

Nominations for Diaconate, Finance Committee, Personnel Committee and Moderator

       The Festival Singers of Atlanta will perform three winning compositions from its 30th season anniversary composition contest at Northside Drive Baptist Church. The concert also includes William Byrd's Mass for Four Voices and Benjamin Britten's Flower Songs. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Contact Brenda Lloyd at 770-934-2096 or lloydbv@bellsouth.net for questions or visit festivalsingersofatlanta.org.

Saturday, April 28, at 3 PM

At Piedmont Park

     Please bring a side/dessert/drink to share and the fried chicken will be provided. Contact Mike Gregg for more information at mike@northsidedrive.org. 

Music from Georgia - The Past Meets the Present

May 6, 2012, at 4 PM, in the NDBC Chapel

       The mission of the Choral Guild of Atlanta is to program the outstanding choral works from all musical periods, including works that are not often performed.

       TICKETS: Tickets for individual concerts are $15 per person, $12 for seniors, and $5 for students at door (see George Taylor). Group tickets (10 or more) are $10 each (advance purchase is required). Email tickets@cgatl.org or call 404-223-6362.

       Spring Raffle: Yellow Gold/Amethyst pierced earrings. A $225.00 value. Tickets are $5.00 each or $20.00 for a book of 5. See any Choral Guild of Atlanta Member. The drawing will be held at end of the May 6 concert.

 

Sessions:  Africa June 11-15; Australia June 18-22; Asia July 16-20; and Americas July 23-27.

June 17-22, 2012

 

"Caring for God's Creation"

The earth is the Lord's,

and everything in it, the world,

and all who live in it.

~ Psalm 24:1

 

The TTWL Mission Team needs your help! Our theme this summer focuses on caring for all creation-natural resources, animal life and people-so our stories and activities will incorporate the concept of preserving and reusing. We need your help in collecting items to be used for crafts.

 

There is a box in the Narthex for the following items:

•  two liter soft drink bottles with or without lids
•  pie tins
•  magazines with pictures of plants or animals
•  paper towel tubes
•  small sea shells to border picture frames
•  CD jewel cases

If you want to volunteer to help for one or more days during the week, please contact Rhonda Harris or Susan Harlan.

CHURCH WEEK

SUNDAY, April 22, 2012

  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

  6:30 PM - Young Adult Small Group

TUESDAY, April 24, 2012

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2012

10:00 AM - Preschool Chapel

  5:30 PM - Music Together

  5:45 PM - Northside Yoga

  7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, April 26, 2012

  7:00 PM - TNT

FRIDAY, April 27, 2012

10:00 AM - Agape's Extreme Bedroom Makeover (painting)

  8:00 PM - Atlanta Festival Singers

SATURDAY, April 28, 2012

 3:00 PM - Young Adult Picnic

  6:00 PM - Agape's Extreme Bedroom Makeover (decorating)

FRI-SUN, April 27-29, 2012

26th Annual Women's Retreat