@ 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

Post 60th Anniversary Celebration

       The 60th Anniversary Celebration was amazing thanks to the numerous volunteers that made it happen. I'd like to thank all of those who contributed to making the weekend so much fun. Thank you to the Worship and Music Ministry Team, under the leadership of Sheila Nicol and Syd Janney, for the vision and execution on the banner and the anthem. Thank you to Myrtie Cope for dedicating her time to take such beautiful portraits for the pictorial directory and to Bruce Dick and Barbara Atchley for adding candid photos for both the pictorial directory and bulletin board. Many thanks to all of the contributors to the last decade of history including: Mary Margaret High, Cathy Wooten, Irwin Ray, Kay Braswell, Geneva Hall-Shelton, Karen Massey, David Bell, Marshall Dewell, Hartwell Dew, Susan Harlan, James Lamkin and Mike Gregg. Thank you to Vanessa Johnson for being so willing to donate any and all of the preschool supplies for our use for the Saturday family day. Thanks to Cheryl Dewell for her expertise in planning and her creativity for all of the decorations. Hal Meeks, what can I say, you rocked the tent Friday and gave us all a very special evening. Much appreciation for Susan Dew for being by my side on Sunday to do whatever she could to help. And many, many thanks to all of the staff for all of my last minute requests for help and their willingness to ensure the weekend was a success. I even suppose I must thank Jordan Clark for asking me to do this in the first place, it really was a lot of fun. There were so many who helped with tasks big and small...too many individuals... and thus many folks who are left unnamed. However, I am the most grateful to Mark, Lindsey and Katherine for tolerating my mood swings, supporting the family in my absence and constantly reminding me of God's grace.

       But, we are not done yet with the Art of Being Northside Drive. Ruth Kramedjian is organizing a year-long spotlight on NDBC artists that will be a fantastic way to get to know the amazing talents that reside within our congregation.

       It takes a village to make something like this happen and I am so very grateful for the village we call NDBC.

       Thank you,

       Melissa Bryson

Dr. Trisha Senterfitt, Exec. Dir .

Tuesday, October 9

@ 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall

       Dr. Senterfitt, a friend of Walter and Ann Grant, will tell us about the mission of the Craddock Center and stories about how the Center has enriched the lives of the people of Southern Appalachia, especially children. She formerly served as Associate Pastor for Care Ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.

       *TRIPLE E meets on the second Tuesday of each month, September-May from 11 AM-1 PM in the Fellowship Hall of Northside Drive Baptist Church. Bring a friend and $5 for a light lunch.

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.

       As a continued celebration of our 60th Anniversary over the next twelve months, we will be privileged to see the work of twelve visual artists from our congregation. We will have works by a wood turner, a painter, a quilter, a photographer, a weaver---all on a Sunday morning, before and after worship, in the Narthex. Look for the notices in the Pinnacle and the eNotes, and celebrate the visual arts at Northside Drive Baptist Church.

Artist in the Narthex

October 14, 2012

       Susan Harlan will exhibit her fiber art, woven and knitted pieces, on Sunday, October 14, in the Narthex, before and after our worship service. Susan graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Visual Arts degree and a major in fabric design, with an emphasis in weaving. However, her life path led in the direction of the family business, the Vickery Hardware Store in Smyrna, which is an iconic store for those of us who love old fashioned hardware stores.

       Susan returned to her loom after some times of deep despair - loss of her husband in 2003 and fighting her own battle against cancer in 1996 and again in 2010. She recalled the joy of creating with her hands at the loom and found her way back to a creative life. In her own words: I found that although I could not remember everything I had learned, my hands had muscle memory, and the rhythm and motion of the loom became a balm to my soul.

       And so she weaves: the woven strip in the middle of our new 60th Anniversary banner was woven by Susan; lucky friends might receive a scarf or dish towel; on a floor loom at the Spruill Center, she is currently weaving a fine handkerchief for her son; and you will see a work in progress, a scarf, on her table loom.

       Susan has also initiated a Prayer Shawl Ministry for NDBC. This group meets once a month (third Wednesday night of each month) to knit and/or crochet, producing prayers shawls that are distributed to those who are ill or in crisis.

       We welcome Susan to the Narthex and invite you to stop by and see her fiber art work.

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.

 October 21, 2012

@ 4 PM in the Chapel

     Motets, anthems, balletts and ayres by Tallis, Morley, Byrd, Bull, Gibbons and others. The Choral Guild of Atlanta opens it's 2012-2013 season with selected choral music from Early England on Sunday, October 21, at 4 PM, in the Chapel. Tickets are available at www.cgatl.org for $10 or at the door for $15 per adult, $12 seniors and $5 for students and children.

      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, October 7, 2012

World Communion Sunday

  Youth ReCharge

  9:30 AM - Church School

10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

  5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

  6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Ensemble

TUESDAY, October 9, 2012

11:00 AM - Triple E

WEDNESDAY, October 10, 2012

10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study

  6:00 PM - Genesis Bible Study