NORTHSIDE NOTES - August 8, 2012 |
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Senior Adult Appreciation Sunday
August 12, 2012
Special Music, Refreshments, and Stories
During the Morning Worship Service.
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By Rev. James E. Lamkin
Duct Tape, Vaseline, and Hubris
Books abound and opinions are plentiful about how to walk the Camino de Santiago; but the most helpful piece of advice I found was from a nun, Joyce Rupp. In her book, Walk in a Relaxed Manner, she says, "Bring Vaseline and Duct Tape."
She and a priest/friend walked the Camino several years ago; and the book tells of their journey. She said: every morning as you prepare to walk, put a light coating of Vaseline on your feet. It will cut-down on the friction that makes for blisters. Then, when you feel a hot-spot developing, stop immediately and put duct tape over it.
That's it: the law and the prophets of walking 500 miles.
Her coaching saved me. Remarkably, I had almost no foot problems, while most of my colleagues did; and it is hard to out-walk foot trouble.
The one blister I did have, about the size of a dime, occurred when I thought I had outgrown Rupp's elementary advice. I had been on the Camino about three weeks. I had toughened-up and slimmed-down. I was a veteran, no longer a rookie. So, I by-passed the Vaseline ritual one morning.
That was the day I got the blister.
The Camino's consistent gift to pilgrims is humility. It is an antidote for hubris---that word from Greek literature that describes the hero's overestimation of his or her own capacity.
Thomas Merton said, "When it comes to prayer, we remain amateurs all of our lives."
Thus, today's "to do" list: pray, love, delight, act compassionately, be humble...and bring Vaseline and Duct Tape. |
Church Council*
The first meeting of the 2012-2013 Church Council will be Monday, August 20, at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
*The Church Council consists of the Moderator, Senior Pastor, Treasurer, and Church Clerk, the chairs of the Diaconate, the Finance, Personnel, and Nominating Committees, the Adult Education, Children's, Communications/Technology, Facilities Management, Grounds, Landscaping, Hospitality, Marketing, Membership Development, Memorial Gifts, Missions, Preschool Liaison, Worship/Music, and Youth Ministry Teams, and the Auxiliary Triple E. |
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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 |
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Fall Wednesday Evening Opportunities
Sanctuary Choir - Led by Paul Fletcher
Weekly @ 7:30 PM in the Choir Room
Prayer Shawl Ministry - Led by Susan Harlan
Every Third Wednesday @ 7 PM in Room 204
Music Together - Led by Jennifer Fargar
August 22-October 31 @ 6 PM in Room 109
Bible Study: Genesis - Led by Zachary Bay
September 12-October 31 @ 6 PM in Room 202
A Look at Hymnody - Led by Mary Kate Christian
September 12-October 3 @ 7 PM in the Parlor
Book Study and Discussion: Atomic Awakening
- Led by Jim Mahaffey
October 10-31 @ 7 PM in the Parlor
Workshop: This I Believe - Led by Cathy Wooten
November 7-14 @ 6 PM in Room 202
Visit our website under the "What's Happening"
section for more details. (www.northsidedrive.org) |
Church School Kick-Off Breakfast
Sunday, September 9, 2012
in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 AM
Let's kick-off the new Church School year! You will get a chance to learn about all the 2012-2013 Church School classes and their curriculum as well as congratulate all of the children on their promotions to their next grades. Bring your favorite breakfast food to share. Please bring food already warmed. Milk, juice and coffee will be provided. |
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Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Beginning on Wednesday, September 12, 10:30-11:30 AM, I once again will offer a Fall Bible Study. This year we will study each upcoming Sunday's four lectionary texts: Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel. There will be study sheets distributed in advance containing each of the scriptures.
I am excited about this because the group's insights will help me prepare for the upcoming Sunday's sermon based on these same texts.
--James Lamkin, Pastor |
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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 8 - Psalm 136
August 9 - Psalm 137
August 10 - Psalm 138
August 11 - Psalm 139
August 12 - Psalm 140
August 13 - Psalm 141
August 14 - Psalm 142
August 15 - Psalm 143 |
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
Lora Hawk has been a members of NDBC since 2006.
Lora's Deacon Families are:
Bil & Lindsay Cadaret w/Joseph
Chip &Gigi Collins w/Liam, Aidan, Henry, & Grace
David & Marie Cook w/Ava Grace & Addie
Bruce & Sylvia Dick
Allison Dick
Howard Green
Jeff & Nicole Harbin w/Michael & Clara
Gene & Jeanne Hill
Eddie & Ali Jerden w/Sienna & Chloe
Suzette Knight
Wilton & Martha Looney
Andrew & Angeline Wamberg w/Mary Hodges & Francie |
Church Week
SUNDAY, August 12, 2012
Senior Adult Appreciation
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
12:15 PM - Worship & Music MT
WEDNESDAY, August 15, 2012
7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
THURSDAY, August 16, 2012
7:00 PM - TNT |
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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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| 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 |
| 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 |
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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 Room #204 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 fall
and hopes to resume
in the winter.
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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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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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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