NORTHSIDE NOTES - June 20, 2012 |
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Art that Continues Weaving Us into One
Banner to Enhance Worship
In keeping with the theme of Northside Drive's 60th Anniversary, "The Art of Being Northside Drive," the Worship and Music Ministry Team has enlisted liturgical artist Ellen Phillips to create a banner celebrating the liturgical season of Ordinary Time and our anniversary. An important feature of the banner is the participation of members of the church in its creation. Congregation members are strongly encouraged to contribute high quality woven fabrics or textiles, particularly those with special meaning in relation to the life of the church, to be interwoven in creating the banner.
The artist-made banner will be incorporated into the worship service when we celebrate Northside Drive's 60th anniversary on September 30. When not in use in procession, the banner will be placed in the Narthex as an expression of our church's spiritual life together and the season of Ordinary Time. The Memorial Gifts Committee is contributing to this special project.
Contributions of Fabric Requested
+ Examples of material requested to be contributed by church members: wedding dress material of someone married in the church, pastors' stoles from the past, fabric remnants obtained on a church mission trip, fabric from a child's dedication or someone's baptism, self-woven fabric. [please attach a note explaining the significance of the fabric when it is donated]
+ Woven fabrics, as opposed to knitted or stretchy (t-shirt) material, are needed.
+ Fabrics in whites, creams, shades of green (the symbolic color of Ordinary Time) and jewel tones (like the rich colors of the stained glass windows) are desired.
+ Ideal fabric dimensions would be 6-8 inches wide and 36 inches long, but other smaller sized pieces and ribbon can be incorporated.
It should be noted that fabric will not be returnable and the use of specific material will be decided by the artist.
Please contribute material and textiles for Northside Drive's liturgical and 60th Anniversary banner art. Place fabric in the basket placed under the desk in the Narthex-now through July 15.
Contact Sheila Nicol, chair of Worship and Music, at 706-579-1677 or Syd Janney, coordinator of banner art project, at 404-873-4643 with questions or offers of support. |
 Mike's Memos
By Rev. Mike Gregg
Being Church to 'Concrete' People
As I was reading a book this week called The Basics of Christian Education, I came across this funny story retold by the author, Karen B. Tye.
There is a funny story told about two neighbors. Let's call them Pete and Sam. Both Pete and Sam were retired and spent a lot of time in their yards and often fell into conversation with each other. One day Sam was complaining about something one of the children in the neighborhood did. Pete immediately chastised him for being so critical. After all, kids will be kids. Pete went on to talk about how much he loved children and about how they were our future. A couple of days later, Sam was in his backyard when he heard loud voices coming from the front. Going around to see what was happening, he saw Pete standing at the end of his driveway, yelling in an angry voice at a group of children who were obviously running to get away. Sam said, "Pete, what's going on? I could hear you clear in the back. Calm down and tell me what happened." Pete, pointing to some newly laid concrete at the end of his drive, said, "Those kids were playing ball and look, one of them hit it right into my new concrete and left a big hole. Kids today are so careless. They run wild. They don't care about other people's property." The tirade went on and on. Finally, Pete paused for a breath and Sam spoke up. "But Pete, you were just telling me the other day about how much you loved kids." Pete sputtered in an angry voice, "Well, yes, I love kids---but in the abstract, not in the concrete!"
We laugh at such an obvious play on words. However, this story has words of truth too. Sometimes it is easier for us to think about people in the abstract, in the generalities that give us a false sense we really know and understand them. We might talk about the young adults, the youth, the senior adults, or the rowdy preschool kids. We might think that these labels tell us everything we need to know. Yet, every child, adult, senior adult, mother, toddler, and youth experience worship and education in differing ways. Jesus calls us to look beyond the surface and past the labels, to believe people can change and grow, to see the possibilities in the mobs of kids or in the leadership of a gruff fisherman like Peter.
As we seek to be church to one another and to the world, it would be wise for us to remember that each human being is particular and unique. As we preach, teach, serve, and love the body of Christ, let us remember that labels might tell us a little bit about a person, but not everything that we need to know. I hope we can be a church that learns every person's story in a real and tangible way. We are a church and a world of concrete, not abstract, people. |
Church Offices Closed July 4-6!
As James has marched his way across much of Spain, our NDBC staff here in Atlanta has also extended themselves in an effort to cover the senior pastor responsibilities while still attending to their own job descriptions. We're grateful for their hard work and their sterling attitude. In appreciation, the church offices will be closed July 5 and 6, so that our staff can enjoy a brief holiday respite with their families. Mike Gregg will remain on call for any emergencies or pastoral care concerns. He can be reached on his mobile phone at 404-861-6859 or on his voicemail at work at 404-237-8621.
Karen Massey, Chair of Personnel
Jordan Clark, Moderator |
2012 Church Pictorial
We are creating an updated pictorial directory in honor of our 60th Anniversary. Myrtie Cope has graciously volunteered to help take photographs of members from 9-10 AM and Noon-1 PM on the following Sundays. July 15, 22, and 29. Photos will be taken outside if weather permits. Please send an email to melissabryson@att.net to reserve a spot on one of the allotted days.
Thanks,
Melissa Bryson |
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Combined Adult Summer Church School
June 3-September 2, 2012
9:30 AM-10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
CONTEMPLATION | SABBATH | PRAYER | LECTIO DIVINA | MEDITATION | SOLITUDE | FASTING
June 3 Mary Ann Hickman............Introduction
June 10 Mary Ann Hickman............Contemplation
June 17 Paula Clayton Dempsey.....Alliance of Baptists 101
June 24 Cindy Bell.........................Sabbath
July 1 Cindy Bell.........................Sabbath
July 8 Mike Gregg.......................Prayer
July 15 Mike Gregg.......................Lectio Divina
July 22 Zach Bay..........................Meditation
July 29 Zach Bay..........................Prayer
Aug 5 Carol Younger...................Solitude/Silence
Aug 12 Carol Younger...................Solitude/Silence
Aug 19 Brian Knight......................Fasting
Aug 26 Brian Knight......................Fasting
Sept 2 OFF
Sept 9 Church School Kick-Off |
NDBC Co-Ed Softball
The Northside Line-Drivers are looking forward to a new year. As always, we need a co-ed church softball team with 20-25 people. The team must be 50/50 female/male when on the playing field. Games times are between 6:30-8:50 PM M-F and 10 AM-12:20 PM on Saturday's. Game times will be at different times each week. Contact Coach Brian Knight (cell: 404-759-9063) if you are interested. All of the games will be played at the NDBC ball field.
For more information about the NACL website, go to http://www.naclsports.info/pages/schedule.htm.
The Northside Line-Drivers Schedule:
Thursday, May 17 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, Jun 2 @ 11:50 AM
Saturday, Jun 9 @ 11:50 AM
Thursday, Jun 14 @ 7:40 PM
Wednesday, Jun 20 @ 8:50 PM
Thursday, Jul 12 @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Jul 18 @ 7:40 PM
Thursday, Aug 2 @ 6:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug 8 @ 7:40 PM
Wednesday, Aug 8 @ 8:50 PM |
A Sabbatical Pilgrimage Quotation
"The preparation is as important as the journey itself."
Joyce Rupp, Walk in a Relaxed Manner:
Life Lessons from the Camino |
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Deacon Spotlight
Beth Laxton has been a member of NDBC since 1988.
Beth's Deacon Families are:
Barbara Atchley
Tommy & Rowena Clyatt
Armand & Ruth Kramedjian
Jane Lamkin
Gene & Alice Ledbetter
Anne Ledbetter
Harry Mathis
Michael & Jennifer Sardone
(Cameron Sardone)
Alan Smith
Susan Smith
Turner & Joann Warmack
Helen White |
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Praying the Psalms
The congregation is invited to read A-Psalm-A-Day during 2012.
A-Psalm-A-Day Upcoming Schedule:
June 20 - Psalm 87
June 21 - Psalm 88
June 22 - Psalm 89
June 23 - Psalm 90
June 24 - Psalm 91
June 25 - Psalm 92
June 26 - Psalm 93
June 27 - Psalm 94 |
Young Adults Calendar
July
13 - Unplugged, 7 PM, Home of Jordan & Patti Clark
22 - Small Group, 6:30 PM, Undercroft
August
10 - Unplugged, 7 PM, Home of Dave & Cathy Wooten
19 - Small Group, 6:30 PM, Undercroft |
Church Week
SUNDAY, June 24, 2012
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
TUESDAY, June 26, 2012
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
THURSDAY, June 28, 2012
7:00 PM - TNT |
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CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAYS
The church office will be closed Wednesday-Friday, July 4-6. Due to this closure there will not be a publication of the Pinnacle for July 15-28, nor will there be a Northside Notes published for July 4. |
| CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Steve Konenkamp - 1
Barney Moore - 3
Nancy Elaine Davis - 4
Jackie Poole - 5
James Gilbert - 6
Myrtie Cope - 8
Maria Schroeder - 8
Graham Mudd - 10
Larry Prince, Jr. - 10
Rose Hidlay - 15
Jon McCrea - 17
Gene Hill - 18
Deborah Oakley - 18
Joleen Neel - 18
David Fletcher - 21
Barbi Avery - 22
Dorsett Davis - 24
Joann Warmack - 26
Steven McAllister - 26
Lisa Bridges - 26
Jim Nicol - 27
Paige Whiffen - 27
Michael Harbin - 28
Anne Maust - 29
Lois Pickering - 30 |
| ROMEOS
(Retired Older Men
Eating Out)
Every third 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
Every 3rd Tuesday |
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. Yoga has been cancelled for the summer and will resume in the fall. 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.
July 13
August 10
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 NDBC members 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,
April 10-June 25,|5:30 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 ADULT: SMALL GROUP SUNDAYS
The young adult small group reads a book each month on various faith-related issues. We meet on the third Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM for discussion and then go off campus for dinner together. The small group meets in the Undercroft.
June 17
July 22
August 19
to sign up.
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The youth café, UNDERGROUNDS, will be open for a light breakfast at 9:30 AM each Sunday. Youth Church School will meet in the newly renovated youth space and will begin at 9:45 AM. |
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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. |
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THE PAPERLESS PINNACLE
The Pinnacle is emailed as a link 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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