NORTHSIDE NOTES - August 1, 2012 |
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By Rev. James E. Lamkin
Saunter, for God's sake!
As I walked across Spain, I read. My first book was, Walking (no surprise there) by Henry David Thoreau written in the 1850's.
He reminds his readers that the holy act of ambling upon the Earth is wrapped into the etymology of the word saunter.
"I have met with but one or two persons in the course of my life who understood the art of walking, that is, of taking walks-who had a genius, so to speak, for SAUNTERING." He goes on to tie the word to sainte (holy) and terre (land). Thus, a saunterer was a pilgrim headed for the Holy Land...or perhaps one pretending to be...in hopes of a hand-out. "There goes a Holy-Lander," kids would say, "a saunterer."
So I went sauntering as I shouldered my backpack, picked-up my walking sticks, said a prayer, depended on the hospitality of others, and put on my floppy hat every day for 500 miles. The land was indeed holy land, because it had been walked on for over 1,000 years by Christians. A prayer saturated path.
I believe all land is holy, because of the Holy One who made it and abides in it.
Remember that notion when you go for a walk today. Saunter! And do so for God's sake. |
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Senior Adult Appreciation Sunday
August 12, 2012
Special Music, Refreshments, and Stories
during the Morning Worship.
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 Touching Taliaferro with Love
From Gregory Rhodes,
Chair of the Touching Taliaferro with Love Board
On behalf of the Touching Taliaferro with Love board and the citizens of Taliaferro County, I would like to take this time to personally thank you for your work this summer. Your dedication and support to the TTWL Day Camp is very much appreciated and I did not want your kindness to go unnoticed.
The kids really had fun and learned a lot. Everything was wonderful. The camp was well organized and well staffed. We hope that you will continue to support the day camp as a part of your mission.
As Jesus has commanded us to go and share the good news, you and your congregation are doing just that. May God continue to bless you and your congregation now and forevermore! Best wishes and we hope to see you next year! |
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The Family Braves Game event scheduled for Sunday, August 5, has been cancelled. |
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Spiritual Sauntering...
Terrain, Theology, and the Camino de Santiago
August 5 ..... Larrasoana: Communion
August 12 .......... Cruz de Ferro: Signs
August 19 ............. Santiago: Endings
August 26 .................... Atlanta: Home
To listen to the sermon audio or read the sermon notes visit: http://www.northsidedrive.org/sermons.asp.
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Combined Adult Summer Church School
Sundays through-September 2, 2012
9:30 AM-10:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
CONTEMPLATION | SABBATH | PRAYER | LECTIO DIVINA | MEDITATION | SOLITUDE | FASTING
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 Schedule:
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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:
August 1 - Psalm 129
August 2 - Psalm 130
August 3 - Psalm 131
August 4 - Psalm 132
August 5 - Psalm 133
August 6 - Psalm 134
August 7 - Psalm 135
August 8 - Psalm 136 |
Young Adults Calendar
August
10 - Unplugged, 7 PM, Home of Dave & Cathy Wooten
19 - Small Group, 6:30 PM, Undercroft |
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Deacon Spotlight
Sue McSwain is married to Dr. Larry McSwain
and they have been a members of NDBC since 2004.
Sue's Deacon families are:
Zach & Kristy BayCindy Bell
David & Amy Bell w/Elliotte & Harper
Jeff & Fay Brewer Mary Chance
Taylor & Tiffany Gibson Cox Stacy Denton
Andrew Hardin Jeannie Hearn
David & Shannon Moore w/Rebecca & Daniel
Dan & Laurie Nickless Betty Pierce
Dave & Cathy Wooten Kristin Youngquist
Brett & Carol Younger w/Caleb & Graham |
Church Week
SUNDAY, August 5, 2012
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
12:15 PM - Children's Choir Committee
1:30 PM - Northside Kids: Braves Game -- CANCELLED
TUESDAY, August 7, 2012
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, August 8, 2012
7:40 PM - Co-Ed Softball
8:50 PM - Co-Ed Softball
THURSDAY, August 9, 2012
7:00 PM - TNT
FRIDAY, August 10, 2012
7:00 PM - Young Adult Unplugged |
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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.
August 10
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay for more details.
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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.
August 19
to sign up.
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| CHURCH FAMILY CONCERNS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Lindy Welch - 1
Jack Isakson - 2
Jim Lester - 3
Virginia Schwatel - 4
Luke Williams - 4
Nancy F. Davis - 5
Andrew Schwartz - 6
Sofia Tunon - 7
Sue McSwain - 9
David Bell - 9
Pam Whiffen - 10
Joyce Raley - 10
Carolyn Mahaffey - 11
Ella McIntyre - 11
Fay Brewer - 12
Michael Fletcher - 18
Gary McAllister - 18
Mark Bryson - 20
Isaiah Lewis - 23
Jo Hunter - 24
Ken Davis - 24
Susan Isakson - 24
Suzanne Barksdale - 25
Jack Fletcher - 26
Curt Tucker - 27
Michael McIntyre - 30
Elizabeth Sheeley - 31 |
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(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 |
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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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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,
beginning August 22, at 6 PM. Please register ONLINE to confirm your space as soon as possible. |
Come join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 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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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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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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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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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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Wi-Fi is now available in the educational building as well as the Fellowship Hall and youth area.
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