NORTHSIDE NOTES - May 22, 2013 |
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Coffee with the Clergy and No Church School
We will not have Church School on May 26 (Memorial Day), July 7 (Independence Day), and September 1 (Labor Day). However, the clergy will have coffee and conversation waiting for you in the Conference Room (Room 211) at 9:30 AM. |
Pastoral Reflections  By Rev. James Lamkin It's about Time...Ordinary Time Time is sacred. Whether a few years, or many, the "time we have" is a gift from God. Our ancient ancestors paused at harvest time and offered their first fruits to God. They waited in the dark of night as the winter solstice swallowed the moon; and three days later, birthed the light again and gave it back to the Earth. They buried their dead when the rhythm of a person's breath no longer marked the ongoing tempo of time. Time is sacred. Christians have just finished the sacred season of the 50 Great Days of Easter. We celebrated through festivals of worship. We named that, "Light shined in the darkness; and the darkness could not put it out." Resurrection happened and continues to do so. However, the Easter season has passed. Pentecost Sunday has come and gone. We are now in Ordinary Time; and, yes, that is a liturgical term. It is the season after Pentecost and will run all the way to the first Sunday of Advent in December. It starts with Trinity Sunday and ends with Reign of Christ Sunday. During Ordinary Time we detox from our addiction to the spectacular; but withdrawal is tough. Wealth affords many a bell and whistle. With it, we fill our time with activities, commutes, distractions, sounds, and stuff. Obsessions are tough to treat. But now's the time. Summer in the northern hemisphere will soon be upon us. It is time to tend to ordinary things, such as loving one another, self-care so that you might give care, prayer, kindness, and joy. Since clergy are often first responders when crises boil-over (and crises always boil-over) I encourage my colleagues to lean into the relaxed routine Ordinary Time calls for. Whenever I write letters to clergy friends, I often end by saying, "My prayer for you, and for all ministers, is that the remaining months in Ordinary Time...be just that." Soon, our summer flock will scatter. Soon, the lake house and mountain house and beach house (and tree house?) will bring an in absentia to the Lord's House. But God is not limited to a locale. There is nowhere that God is not. So here is my non-extraordinary prayer... May Ordinary Time gift and grace you and yours. May Ordinary Time offer fallowness necessary for nutrition, growth, and refreshment. May Ordinary Time lead some of us to the mission- fun of Taliaferro County. May Ordinary Time save a place as we worship joyfully in the chapel. And may Ordinary Time remind us of the extraordinary love of God for this time and all times. Indeed, time is sacred. |
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Ken Davis Memorial Tree Dedication
 On Sunday, May 12, 2013, the Allen-Davis and Friendship Church School Classes led a dedication service for the Red Japanese maple tree given in memory of Kenneth Davis.
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Church-in-conference
NDBC Annual Business Meeting (2013)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 6:45 PM
This Church-in-conference is Northside Baptist's Annual Business meeting for 2013. This is your opportunity to be updated on the works of the Ministry Teams and Committees of the church. Come see and hear what's going on with NDBC church ministry programs! |
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Coorperative Baptist Fellowship:
Tornado Disaster Response
From: Tommy Deal, CBF US Disaster Response Coordinator
"We are in touch with CBF personnel and churches in the affected areas. At this time they are requesting that we do not send supplies. We do not know what they need or how it can be distributed yet. If and when we do and it is requested, we will so instruct.
CASH donations are the best right now. We have the capability to wire immediately cash donations to be used to secure items locally and almost immediately, eliminating shipping costs and time. You may give online at www.thefellowship.info/Give/Donate. Please designate your gift to "Disaster Response Ministries." Or you may mail a check to CBF, "Disaster Response Ministries," 2930 Flowers Road South, Ste 133, Atlanta, GA 30341. All contributions are tax deductible and will be directly used to help those affected by disasters.
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NDBC Mission Ministry Team
Quickly Responds to Tornado Disaster
The NDBC Missions MT, in response to the Oklahoma tornado, has sent $500 to the CBF Disaster Response Fund. We give and pray. |
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You are Invited!
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Clark
Request the Honor of Your Presence
At the Marriage of Their Daughter
Suzanne Davidson
to
Robert Madison Stearns
Saturday, the First of June
Two Thousand and Thirteen
at half after Five O'clock
Northside Drive Baptist Church
3100 Northside Drive
Atlanta, Georgia |
Gas Turned Off for the Summer!
May 31-September 3, 2013
As a cost savings to the church, the gas is turned off in the Spring and turned back on in the Fall. This is part of the summer of savings program with Infinite Energy. We will have an electric water heater for use during those months. |
Celebrations
The NDBC staff celebrates the anniversaries of two of our colleagues in the month of June!
June 1 - Paul Fletcher, 5 years
June 11 - Mike Gregg, 6 years
We are glad that Paul and Mike are a part of our team.
Gratefully,
James Lamkin, Zach Bay, Jeff Harbin, Rose Hidlay, Renee Gamache, Vanessa Johnson, & Richard Willingham |
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Summer Adult Church School
The Future of Faith in a Changing World
Sundays at 9:30 AM, June 2-August 25
In the Fellowship Hall
The world is changing and many faith communities are struggling to understand and adapt to a shifting culture. What are these shifts and how are they impacting churches? What does the Bible have to say? How do we navigate this unprecedented change?
Experts from congregational and academic backgrounds will explore these questions with captivating presentations, powerful demographics, and dynamic dialogue. Join us every Sunday in the summer for an exploration of the future of faith in a changing world.
Sessions Include:
--> Moses, Jesus, and Superman
--> Modern Youth and Religion:
Adolescent Religion in the 21st Century
--> The Crisis in the American Church
--> The World is Changing:
A look at Postmodernism and the 'Nones'
--> What Do We Do with Scripture Now?
--> Who Moved the Equator? Finding Church in the 21st Century
--> Amazing Grace:
How Can We Be So Different and Not Kill One Another?
Featuring:
Dr. David Bell, Dr. David Garber, Rev. Michael Gregg,
Dr. Larry McSwain, Dr. Rob Nash, and Dr. Steven Sheeley |
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"What Does the Bible Say About...?"
Summer Sermon Series
with Rev. James Lamkin
July 7-September 1
in the Chapel |
Prayer Shawl Ministry
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. |
Touching Taliaferro with Love
Book Bags for TTWL
Remember the excitement of starting the school year with a new book bag? The children who are part of Touching Taliaferro with Love start their school year in early July and Northside Drive will help them begin with the supplies needed for a successful year. A couple of years ago, through the generosity of a Northside Drive family, each child at Taliaferro was given a new book bag. The gift brought squeals of delight from all the children.
Let's delight another group of 1st-6th graders with new book bags this summer. Collection bins will be available in the Narthex through June 9. Questions? Contact Susan Harlan or Barbara Atchley. |
Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We meet weekly at 10:30-11:30 AM in the church's Conference Room. We study the texts selected in the Revised Common Lectionary for the next Sunday. Large print editions are available each week and for the upcoming week. Discussion is deep and lively. All are invited. |
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Birth Announcements
We celebrate with Ken Brant on the birth of
his grandson, Elias Blaine Paul, born May 17.
His proud parents are Noel & Becky Paul, of Ohio.
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We celebrate with Josh & Anne Maust on the birth of
their son, James Michael Maust, born May 21.
His big sister, Claire Maust, welcomes him too. |
A Note of Gratitude
Dear NDBC Congregation,
Thank you for the thoughtful cards, calls, and visits during my illness. It means a lot to me that you consider me one of your own.
~ Renee Gamache
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Many thanks to the caring congregation of NDBC for your thoughtful expressions of concern and sympathy following the death of my sister, Cornelia Thaxton. The cards, notes, phone calls, flowers and food that Gordon and I received were much appreciated.
~ Billie Davis |
Church Week
SUNDAY, May 26
9:30 AM - Coffee with the Clergy - No Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
MONDAY, May 27
Memorial Day Holiday - Church & Preschool Closed
TUESDAY, May 28
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, May 29
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
6:45 PM - Church-in-conference
7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, May 30
7:00 PM - TNT
FRIDAY, May 31
7:00 PM - Clark/Stearns Wedding |
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MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
On Monday, May 27, the Church and Preschool offices will be closed in honor of the Memorial Holiday. |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXTS
May 26, 2013
Proverbs 8:1-4. 22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15 |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Tell two friends tomorrow what you like about the NDBC e-newsletter and email it to them. |
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This Week's
TENDER LOVING
PRAYER (TLP)
List*
Wilma Underwood
Helen White
Miriam Wright
Nelle Holbroke
Marshall & Cheryl Dewell
*The TLP is a Diaconate ministry. Each week's list contains the names of three NDBC senior adults, plus two or three others who are facing a difficult time. If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call. |
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MAY
BIRTHDAYS
Kate Pearson - 1
Renee Gamache - 1
John Powell - 1
Laura Seay - 1
Caroline Singleton - 2
Angeline Wamberg - 3
Nicole Harbin - 4
Irwin Ray - 5
Aidan Collins - 5
Sienna Jerden - 5
Gene Ledbetter - 6
Francie Wamberg - 7
Melissa Lester - 7
Nathan Hermance - 9
Diana Strommen - 9
Gigi Collins - 10
Josh Maust - 10
Turner Warmack - 11
Garrett Ray - 11
Randy Korando - 14
Fulgencio Ferrer - 16
Susanna Schleicher - 17
Wilma Underwood - 18
Sam Egan - 18
Judy Schneider - 19
Avi Anantaraman - 21
Beth Singleton - 23
Amy Hurst - 23
Kenneth Dean - 25
Valerie Hardy - 26
Melissa Bryson - 26
Cameron Sardone - 27
Jay Mudd - 29
Eddie Jerden - 30
Jerry Poole - 30
Sandra Prince - 30
Amy Taylor - 30
Kristofer Schleicher - 30
Josh Davis - 31
Shannon Lee Moore - 31 |
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(Retired Older Men
Eating Out)
Every 3rd 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
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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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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. Email Zach Bay 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 for more details.
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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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YOUTH UNDERGROUNDS
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. |
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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ARCHIVES
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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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