NORTHSIDE NOTES - November 28, 2012 |
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Hanging of the Green
Sunday, December 2, in the Narthex a,t 9:30 AM
The Worship and Music Ministry Team invite you to our annual Hanging of the Green Service this Sunday. 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. |
Pastoral Reflections
An Adventurer's Prayer
Few prayers begin with the words, "Disturb us, Lord," but this one does. It is attributed to Sir Frances Drake, the 16th century explorer who was the first Englishman to sail around the globe.
However, he was no saint. His shadowy reputation followed him, including dabbling in the slave trade.
Though this circumnavigator was circumspect (pun intended), and though there's no way to authenticate the source of these words, I admire the gallant daring regardless of who penned it or prayed it.
To my ear, it sounds like Advent.
Peel Advent down to its brass tacks and it will be less about readying for the "...little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay," and more about prepping for the in-breaking of God. Advent is as bombastic as John the Baptist with rough places made plane and crooked roads made straight. In fact, I bet John T. Baptist prayed prayers that were more than a little disturbing. Maybe he prayed something like this:
Disturb us, Lord,
When we are too pleased with ourselves,
When our dreams have come true
Because we dreamed too little,
When we arrived safely
Because we sailed too close to the shore.
Disturb us, Lord,
When with the abundance of things we possess
We have lost our thirst
For the waters of life;
Having fallen in love with life,
We have ceased to dream of eternity
And in our efforts to build a new earth,
We have allowed our vision
Of the new Heaven to dim.
Disturb us, Lord,
To dare more boldly,
To venture on wilder seas
Where storms will show Your mastery;
Where losing sight of land,
We shall find the stars.
We ask you to push back
The horizons of our hopes;
And to push back the future
In strength, courage, hope, and love.
This we ask in the name of our Captain, who is Jesus Christ. Amen.
Soon, the Thanksgiving Pilgrim salt and pepper shakers will travel back to their hiding place above the refrigerator. The cornucopia centerpiece will be stored away. Soon, the ornaments and the colored lights and the crèche will be hauled-up from the basement.
Soon, time will stand on its head and Advent will arrive with gusto.
And what will we do? We will pray boldly. We will go against the grain of our anxious, religious culture, and we will pray an Adventurer's prayer: "Disturb us, Lord...."
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 Christmas Poinsettias*
Sales November 25-December 9
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. |
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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.
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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Myrtie Cope
Artist in the Narthex
December 9, 2012
Myrtie Cope, native of Tennessee and longtime member of Northside Drive Baptist Church, has followed her love of the making of art down a road with some abrupt turns. After a false start with chemistry, the path began at Florida State University with a degree in Interior Design. Her love of fabric, quilting and sewing, especially smocked dresses for the little well-dressed Ansley Cope, led to the opening of the shop, Pintucks and Pinafores in Vinings, where the stuff of creativity centered around beautiful fabrics, quilts, and other household designs.
But the greatest turn in the road of her creative life began on September 11, 2001, with the sudden death of her father, Pink Allen Foutch. One year later on the anniversary of her father's death, Myrtie took herself and her simple camera to the beautiful Atlanta Botanical Garden, where she thought to honor him with some output of art from her heart. The joy of looking at her work from that day opened her head and heart to photography, and she has not looked back.
She honed her skills in various classrooms here in Atlanta, and then with great courage, she closed her business, she sold her home, and in 2008, she trekked off to Missoula, Montana to spend five months at the Rocky Mountain School of Photography. Since her return, she has traveled the southeast, exploring the world of landscape photography. Professionally, she is available for portrait and architectural work, and she is specializing in quilt portraits. Her photographs are on display in various galleries in the city, and recently two large pieces were selected for the "Picturing Georgia" installation on the International Terminal at Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport.
Myrtie sings in our choir, and as gracious volunteer photographer, she makes the photos of new members and is often seen capturing our photographic moments at special events. She made the portrait photos for our 60th anniversary directory and her photos grace the book, "Stained Glass Windows at Northside Drive Baptist Church."
We welcome Myrtie to the Narthex and invite you to enjoy her photographs. |
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. |
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 |
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Parents Morning Out, Children's Choir Rehearsal, Family Lunch and Caroling
Saturday, December 15 from 9:30 AM-1 PM
9:30 AM-11:30 AM Parent's Morning Out
Choir Rehearsal/Kids Activities
11:30 AM-12:15 PM Family Lunch/Craft
12:15 PM-1 PM Caroling
The kids will have choir rehearsal and other activities followed by a family luncheon at 11:30 AM. After lunch, we will caravan to visit church family members that are not able to get out.
Please RSVP to Nicole Harbin at nicoleharbin@yahoo.com or call 770-365-6423.
Children and Cherub Choir Announcements
EXTRA rehearsal: Saturday, December 15th, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
This rehearsal is to prepare for Advent, Christmas Eve and Epiphany. Please email Nicole with any questions, nicoleharbin@yahoo.com or call 770-365-6423.
Important Dates to Note:
12/16/12: Children's Choir Singing in worship
12/24/12: Children and Cherub Choir singing at the Family Christmas Eve Service at 4 PM
1/6/12: Children and Cherub Choir singing in worship |
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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. |
A Word About Bad Weather and the Church
As a rule of thumb, we will not cancel worship services on Sunday morning except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip. Should inclement winter weather cause the cancellation of a service, here is the plan:
1) The ministers and the moderator will make the decision.
2) The ministers and the moderator will notify the deacons.
3) The ministers will email all those on the church's email list, and place a notification on the church's voice mail (if electricity and phone service are available).
4) The deacons will call members who need to be notified, but do not have email. |
Genesis...The Rest of the Story
Led by Rev. Zachary Bay
Wednesdays, January 9-February 6, 2013
@ 6 PM in the Art & Soul Room
January 9: Here Comes the Dreamer...
(Chs. 37 & 41)
January 16: A Family Reunion (Chs. 42-46)
January 23: <No Bible Study>
January 30: The World Tilts On Its Axis (Chs. 47-48)
February 6: The End of the Beginning (Chs. 49-50) |
Church Week
SUNDAY, December 2, 2012, Advent I
9:30 AM - Hanging of the Green Pre-service
Fellowship in the Narthex
9:45 AM - Hanging of the Green Service
9:45 AM - Children's Choir Practice
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
6:30 PM - Beginning Handbell Ensemble
TUESDAY, December 4, 2012
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, December 5, 2012
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, December 6, 2012
7:00 PM - TNT
FRIDAY, December 7, 2012
7:00 PM - Young Adult Christmas Party |
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CHRISTMAS AND
NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS*
The Church and
Preschool offices
will be closed
Monday & Tuesday,
December 24 & 25,
as well as
Tuesday, January 1.
*The NDBC Office
will be open on
December 31, 2012
The office will be open 8:30 AM-3 PM on Monday, New Year's Eve. Often generous NDBC givers want to call in or drop by to do some last minute giving as part of their stewardship commitment! Rose Hidlay, our church Business Manager, will be here to help you.
May the New Year be
a good year for us all.
~ The NDBC Staff |
| TENDER LOVING PRAYERS
Mary Dutton
Don DaLee |
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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 28 - Psalm 98
November 29 - Psalm 99
November 30 - Psalm 100
December 1 - Psalm 101
December 2 - Psalm 102
December 3 - Psalm 103
December 4 - Psalm 104
December 5 - Psalm 105 |
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DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Paxton Cooper - 1
Steven Sheeley - 2
Ali Jerden - 4
Mary Lester - 5
Susan Richards - 5
Hans-Luca Davis - 6
Jeannie Hearn - 7
Syd Janney - 7
Laura Butts - 7
Caleb Younger - 7
Lisa Barksdale - 8
Andrew Hardin - 9
Jack Guynn - 10
Ava Grace Cook - 10
Hunter Adams - 12
Elaine Eassa - 13
David Nelson - 13
Cristy Ray - 19
Charlotte Dalke - 20
Brian Hendrix - 21
Mike McIntyre - 22
Carol Younger - 22
Joan McIntyre - 24
Emma Chandler - 27
Bill Jones - 28
Mary Chance - 28
Amanda Gregg - 28
Ruth Trager - 28
Jeanne Goodwill - 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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UPDATE: Come join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 PM, in Room #207---the 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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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. |
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. |
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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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