NORTHSIDE NOTES - November 21, 2012 |
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Thanksgiving Holidays
The Church & Preschool offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays, Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23. |
Mike's Memos 
By Rev. Michael Gregg Heeding the Signs: The Future of Christian Education, Part 2 Traditional approaches to education within the church do not seem to be working anymore. In many churches, Sunday School attendance is decreasing, children and youth are not attending or participating, and it remains a struggle to find and motivate teachers and volunteers to lead educational activities. Karen B. Tye, a professor at Eden Theological Seminary and Christian education guru, wonders if Christian education in a majority of congregations is a tired enterprise in need of reform. She sees it as often out of touch with adult and adolescent needs, employing models and procedures that have changed little over time. Churches must not be afraid to unhitch their wagons from the traditional Sunday School model, which was literally a school for poor children in England that began in the 1780s. The children learned to read and write there and it was the only schooling that many of them received after working in factories all week. However after compulsory state education was established a hundred years later, Sunday School became strictly a place for religious education. As technology and the spread of information grew over the next century, it became less necessary as the only means for Christian education. Today, many churches---even while remaining vibrant and healthy congregations---have dwindling attendance in Sunday School classes. It is these churches that have noticed Christian education happens in other places, not simply during the Sunday School hour. What might be the future of Christian education in Baptist churches when attendance in educational opportunities is decreasing? Rather than shying away from the decline of Sunday School attendance and the changing landscape of education in the church, parishioners need to reassess where education occurs in other areas of congregational life inside and outside of the building. Churches need to provide printed and electronic information, as well as verbally communicate how they hope to educate parishioners inside and outside their walls. Such an assessment moves Christian education to center stage in a positive way. Wooden Sunday School attendance signs should no longer be the prominent indication of the involvement of parishioners in educational opportunities and the vitality of the church. |
 Christmas Poinsettias*
Sales begin Sunday, November 25
Our Annual Poinsettia Altar will be in place Sunday, December 16, and remain through Tuesday, Christmas Day. While altar flowers are always given to the Glory of God, it's our tradition at Northside Drive to give poinsettias each Christmas also in honor/memory/thankfulness for our friends and family. Each poinsettia plant is only $20, and order envelopes are available in the Narthex for your use (simply fill it out & drop it in the offering plate). Or call Rose Hidlay at 404-237-8621 with the number of poinsettias you wish to give, the memorial details, and mail your check to the church office. The deadline for orders is December 9.
*U.S. tax regulations do not allow us to offer contribution credit for Easter & Christmas plants because the plants are returned to the giver. |
Hanging of the Green
The Worship and Music Ministry Team invite you to our annual Hanging of the Green Service Sunday, December 2. This is always a special service marking the beginning of the Advent Season. Fellowship and refreshments in the Narthex at 9:30 AM followed by a service at 9:45 AM, in lieu of Church School. During the service we will reflect on some of the Christian components of the season, and special music will be shared as we decorate the Sanctuary. Plan to bring greens from your garden (holly, magnolia, evergreens, etc.) to help adorn our sacred space. |
Christmas Giving
During the Christmas season, Northside Drive Baptist Church provides many ways for members to brighten the holidays for those in need. Through gifts of clothing, toys, time, and money, we share Christ's love in our community and around the world.
Joyous Toys Christmas Store
Buckhead Christian Ministry
Help Atlanta's children---infants to teens---have a wonderful Christmas by supporting BCM's annual holiday program, Joyous Toys. A card with the list of suggested gifts is available in the Narthex. Please bring the NEW UNWRAPPED gifts by December 7.
Have TIME to donate? Volunteer during the week of December 10 to wrap the gifts that parents have selected for their children.
Contact: Donna McLarty 770-433-2771
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Toiletries and New Clothing
The Extension
Located in Marietta, The Extension provides support to men and women who are in counseling to overcome addiction. A home for men and another for women provides extra support to those clients who are homeless. Contributions of toiletries (hotel or regular size) and NEW clothing will help these men and women in transitional programs experience the hope and joy of Christmas. Santa Bags with a list of suggested items are available in the Narthex. Please return the UNWRAPPED items by December 16.
Contact: Rhonda Harris 404-731-6061
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Winter Missions Offering
Morningstar Children and Family Services
Morningstar provides specialized residential and community-based care for children who are intellectually challenged and have emotional disorders. A group of committed Baptists established Morningstar to serve children and families whose lives have been affected by abuse, neglect, and poverty. Your donation will help this vital organization continue to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the children.
Make checks payable to NDBC and write Morningstar on the memo line.
Contact: Barbara Atchley 770-436-0709
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Giving Tree
Morningstar Children and Family Services
For most people Christmas is a time filled with memories of family, bountiful meals and cherished gifts. Imagine the holidays for a child who is removed from family and for whom family may hold few positive memories. Through the Giving Tree we can help the children in Morningstar's residential care feel the love and joy of the Christmas season.
Take a tag from the tree and return the UNWRAPPED gift to the church by December 16.
Contact: Susan Harlan 770-377-3869 |
Christmas Through the Ages
A Choral Guild Concert
Sunday, December 9 at 4 PM in the Chapel
The Choral Guild of Atlanta presents "Christmas through the Ages" on December 9, at 4 PM in the Chapel. Tickets are available at www.cgatl.orgfor $10 or at the door for $15 per adult, $12 seniors and $5 for students and children. The program features traditional and non-traditional Christmas music from the past through to the present. Please join us to celebrate the holiday season with wonderful music. |
Artist in the Narthex
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.
October 14 Susan Harlan - fiber arts
November 11 Garrett Ray - painting and drawing
December 9 Myrtie Cope - photography
January 13 Paul Fletcher - wood turning
February 10 Marshall Dewell - quilting
March 17 Kendall Konenkamp - painting and drawing |
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2013 Pledge Season: The Art of Generosity
Submit YOUR pledge for the 2013 CHURCH BUDGET
through any of these ways:
> You can return your pledge card by "snail mail".
> You can pick up a pledge card at the door of the church office, fill it out on the spot, and leave it in the envelope on the Business Manager's (Rose Hidlay) door.
> You can pick up a pledge card in the Narthex, fill it out and drop it in the offering plate (or hand it to an usher).
> You can call the church office (404-237-8621), ask for Rose, and tell her your pledge (or even leave her a voice mail).
> You can e-mail your pledge to Rose at rose@northsidedrive.org.
> You can pledge via our website (www.northsidedrive.org) by clicking on the "Giving" link on our home page. |
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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:
November 21 - Psalm 91
November 22 - Psalm 92
November 23 - Psalm 93
November 24 - Psalm 94
November 25 - Psalm 95
November 26 - Psalm 96
November 27 - Psalm 97
November 28 - Psalm 98 |
Church Week
SUNDAY, November 25, 2012
Poinsettia sales begin!
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, November 27, 2012
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, November 28, 2012
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, November 29, 2012
7:00 PM - TNT |
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PHOTOS
Anyone who would like a print of their directory photo can contact Myrtie Cope at mcopephoto@gmail.com. Prints are $5 for a 5 X 7 and $10 for an 8 X 10. |
| TENDER LOVING PRAYERS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Claire Blackwell - 1
Grace Collins - 1
Laurie Nickless - 2
Doris Martin - 2
Rob Schwartz - 7
Sylvia Dick - 7
Elizabeth Cassata - 7
Nancy de Jonge Davis - 8
Gordon Davis - 9
Larry McSwain - 10
Sheila Nicol - 13
Herb Avery - 14
Paul Fletcher - 17
Tom Vander Ven - 18
Benjamin Schleicher - 19
Louisa Schleicher - 19
Beverly Allen - 20
Conda Abbott - 21
Ted Clyatt - 22
Edith Varner - 22
Greg Hawkins - 23
Mary Margaret High - 23
Tiffany Gibson Cox - 23
Kristin Youngquist - 24
Ian Fletcher - 25
Kasey Fletcher - 25
George Smathers - 26
Reidar Bjornard - 29
Annaleigh Gregg - 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 |
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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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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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YOUTH LUNCH AFTER CHURCH
The NDBC Youth meet every 2nd Sunday after church to have lunch together. For more information contact Zach Bay at zach@northsidedrive.org.
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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.
to sign up.
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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.
If you are interested in attending an Unplugged event contact Zach Bay
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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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Wi-Fi is now available in the educational building as well as the Fellowship Hall and youth area.
The network is: ndbcwireless The password is: northsidedrive. |
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