Anniversary Sunday, September 30

Room #202 at 1 PM

As the church celebrates its 60th Anniversary, we remember the medical mission project, Operation Touch, which took place forty years ago. This Sunday, September 30, Dr. Bedford Davis will be in Room #202 of the Education Building beginning at 1 PM, to show pictures and tell many stories of the group's work in Honduras and the Caribbean Islands. Get your BBQ lunch, make your way over to Room #202, and join Dr. Bedford Davis on Anniversary Sunday as he relives Operation Touch through images and stories.

@ 10:30 AM in the Conference Room

     Beginning on Wednesday, September 12, from 10:30-11:30 AM, in the Conference Room. 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

Wednesdays, September 12-October 3

@ 7 PM in the Parlor

     Given the richness of tradition at Northside Drive, Intern Mary Kate Christian would like to take an in-depth look at hymns and how they shape our theology. She hopes to explore both the texts and music of hymns found in the Northside Drive hymnal and the supplement provided to look at the theology behind the writers' words, the biblical texts supporting the hymns, and how the music affects the words and our emotions while hearing and singing the songs. She will offer the opportunity for members to suggest hymns for the following week's study so that the hymns are hymns that are enjoyed by and familiar to a majority of participants.

Led by Jim Mahaffey

October 10-31 @ 7 PM in the Parlor

        Jim Mahaffey's study and discussion group will cover the development of nuclear power and its many interesting offshoots, diversions, disasters, triumphs, secrets, and nearly forgotten incidents.Nothing is off-limits, including the disaster at the Fukushima power plant in Japan. The text will be Mahaffey's work of non-fiction, Atomic Awakening: A New Look at the History and Future of Nuclear Power, available from Amazon.com and fine bookstores everywhere, in hardback, paperback, Kindle, e-book, used, or in Chinese. Copies will be for sale at the door, and admission is free. Come for the enlightenment.

The Callaway Cup golf tournament is scheduled for October 14, 2012! The after-church outing is for all members, regardless of age, gender or talent. This is early notice to SAVE THE DATE (10/14/12). The highly coveted Callaway Cup is held by Melissa Bryson, last year's winner. Named in honor of Raymund Callaway, a long-time member of NDBC, this is the last major "toonamint" of the year. To sign up call Hal Meeks: c. 404-293-4042; h. 404-352-2438, o. 404-880-7180 or email hmeeks@plmllp.com. 

     Join with other NDBC families for after-church lunches. Everyone is invited for a time of fun and fellowship together! We hope to see you there.

October 21 - Potluck Lunch at NDBC (bring a dish to share)

November 18 - Shane's Rib Shack (3155 Cobb Parkway)

December 16 - Potluck Lunch at NDBC (bring a dish to share)

For more information contact Marie Cook at mariedcook@yahoo.com.

Edited by: Karen Massey

As long as there have been Baptists in America, there have been female Baptist ministers and preachers. Unfortunately, some Baptist denominations have not always been kind to them. Due to theological debate, often the existence of these female ministers has been ignored, and their words have not been recorded. This book of sermons seeks to record the words, insights, and experiences of several women ministers and preachers so as not to become part of the lost generations of women who have gone before them. This book is practical in its arrangement for classroom use or group readings.

To purchase a copy of Karen's book visit Mercer University Press.

      Our 4th Annual Silent Auction will take place the week of November 5-9. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000, which will help us purchase new technology equipment and repair and upgrade some of the existing computers. The Auction is our main fundraiser during the year which enables us to offer some enrichment opportunities that tuition alone cannot cover. During the past couple of years, auction proceeds have allowed us to create a new library, purchase new furniture, display boards, and light tables, and offer Mandarin to all our 3, 4, and 5 year olds.

Here is how you can help:

   -- Make a donation of an item or a service you provide, to be auctioned. We have a great list of suggestions available in the Preschool.

   -- You can bid, bid, and bid! All items can be previewed on line at ndbcpreschool.org, or in person during the week of November 5. Winners will be announced on Friday, November 9, at 1:30 PM.

   -- Tell others about our auction and invite them to bid along. Many cash and carry items will be available too.

       The mission of the Preschool is to lay a foundation for lifelong learning in the loving and safe environment that Northside Drive Baptist Church offers. With your help we can achieve this and so much more.

Church Week

SUNDAY, September 30, 2012

60th Anniversary CELEBRATION

  9:30 AM - Church School

10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

12:15 PM - 60th Anniversary Luncheon

  5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

  6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Ensemble

TUESDAY, October 2, 2012

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

WEDNESDAY, October 3, 2012

10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study

  6:00 PM - Genesis Bible Study

  7:00 PM - A Look at Hymnody

  7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

THURSDAY, October 4, 2012

  7:00 PM - TNT

THU-SUN, October 5-7, 2012

 Youth ReCharge

SATURDAY, October 6, 2012

 Habitat Build