NORTHSIDE NOTES - July 3, 2013 |
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A Pastoral e-Pistle
By James Lamkin
Brilliant
I walked a good piece of the Camino de Santiago with a delightful Irish couple. We laughed. We sang. We told stories. And every time something wonderful, insightful, or spot-on was said, their one-word response was, brilliant!
That exactly is the word I would use with Mike Gregg's summer Sunday School line-up. Brilliant! With master craftsmanship, Mike Gregg has cobbled together a summer mosaic of insight and hope regarding the changing faith/world/church of which we are a part. Brilliant! If I could make it mandatory for all Northside Drivers to attend the summer classes, I would. All church leaders need to know about the world we are preparing to serve Christ in. The Trustees and the Church Council members need to attend. The members of the Finance and Personnel Committees need to be present, also all of the deacons.
In fact, anybody who is planning on being a Christian and being alive for at least 3 more months, needs to attend. Yesterday, 58 people were in the Sunday School classroom listening to our own, Larry McSwain, as he spoke about the changing landscape of church. Brilliant!
If I could draw cartoons, I'd draw one on the posture of the North American church as the future rolls toward us. Imagine this picture: Three good ole' boys lean on a slat-back fence. On their shirts are the words: The American Church.
On a nearby livery stable hangs a calendar with the year 1917.
In back of the three fellows are several new fangled horseless carriages. Their drivers fly by eager, excited, and passionate.
With the roar of car engines behind them, one fellow says, "I hear a big change is coming to the transportation world."
"I've heard the same," says the second fellow.
"There's only one thing left to do," says the third, "We'll get the jump on our competition! Let's build an even bigger livery stable and double our order for buggy whips and bridles!"
Brilliant? Not so!
If the three guys are in the museum business, it's brilliant. But if they are in the transportation business, then no.
Now, I love horses. I used to ride Papaw's mule when he plowed his garden. We kept a horse in the barn while I was in high school. But...I didn't ride her to college when I left home in the 70's.
Once again, to Mike I say: brilliant! He's been saying these things all along; and now Larry McSwain and Steve Sheeley, and a covey of other clergy types, come along to add their amen's. Brilliant!
I, myself, am more excited about the future of faith and the good hope of Northside Drive Baptist, than ever! Of course, it will be hard work and tough pastoral work; and it won't be easy getting used to these new fangled driving machines. But I look forward to our adventure.
The next session will be on July 14 with the one and only, Dr. David Bell.
Thanks Mike; and when I tell my Irish friends about this, they will say, brilliant!
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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
July 7 - Holiday: No Session
July 14 - Dr. David Bell
Youth and Religion:
Adolescent Religious Experiences in the 21st Century
July 21 - Dr. Larry McSwain
The Changing Face of America:
Demography
July 28 - Dr. David Garber
It's the End of the World as We Know It:
Culture's Obsession with Apocalypse
August 4 - Dr. Larry McSwain
Amazing Grace:
How Can We Be So Different and Not Kill One Another?
August 11 - Dr. Steven Sheeley
Worshipping in "Spirit and Truth"
August 18 - Dr. Rob Nash
Who Moved the Equator? Finding Church in the 21st Century
August 25 - Panel Discussion
Being a Fruitful Church in a Changing World |
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Energy, Intimacy, and Hymnody
Summer Worship in the Chapel
July 7-September 1, 2013
Energy: We are lowering our utility expenses by moving into the Chapel this summer. This expression of stewardship is environmentally responsible.
Intimacy: The Chapel is the church's original Sanctuary built in 1954; for many members, it is coming home. Also, the space encourages a close, friendly atmosphere.
Hymnody: The choir is taking a summer sabbatical (so as to return rested in the fall) so we will be singing more familiar hymnody from our new hymnal, The Worshiping Church. |
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"What Does the Bible Say About...?"
Summer Sermon Series
with Rev. James Lamkin
July 7-September 1
in the Chapel
July 7 - What the Bible Sez...! (An introduction)
July 14 - What Does the Bible Say About Disciplining Children? (The Fellowship of Families Class)
July 21 - What Does the Bible Say About 'The Pursuit of Happiness?' (Jordan Clark)
July 28 -What Does the Bible Say About the End Times? (The Friendship Class)
August 4 - What Does the Bible Say About Impatience and Tolerance? (Youth)
August 11 - What Does the Bible Say About Miracles? (The Allen/Davis Class) with Steve Sheeley
August 18 - What Does the Bible Say About the Relationship Between Technology/Medicine/Ethics/Theology? (Tom Vander Ven)
August 25 - What Does the Bible Say About People After We Die? (Children's Class, Art and Soul, Friendship Class)
September 1 - What Does the Bible Say About Angels (The Fellowship of Families Class) with Mike Gregg |
The "Hymn of the Month"
July 2013
We will learn #49, Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above, in The Worshiping Church Hymnal.
The lyrics were written by Charles Wesley in 1743. It is a metrical paraphrase of Psalm 150 and follows the psalmist's structure (Praise God...Praise God for...Praise God with...) in its first two stanzas, calling all creation to praise God. In addition to the music instruments named by the psalmist, Wesley adds "the music of the heart," perhaps reflecting words of George Herbert in Let All the World in Every Corner Sing (#24)
The church with psalms must shout,
no door can keep them out;
But more than all, the heart
Must bear the longest part.
In the final stanza the call to praise is restated with echoes of the language of the Christian community; finally there is a return to the Hebrew psalmist's theme, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord." Thus the God to whom believers sing praise is the one Paul proclaimed in Athens, quoting the Greek poet Epimenides, the One "in whom we live and move and have our being" (Acts 17:28). The third line of the final stanza both echoes the first line of the hymn and ties it to the prayer Jesus taught his disciples.
[Selected from an article by Jeannette F. Scholer, music associate, First Baptist Church, Oak Park, IL, and adjunct instructor in communications, North Park Theological Seminary, Chicago; president, Chicago Baptist Association (ABC/USA).] |
Family Lunches after Church
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.
July 21 - Zoe's Kitchen
August 18 - Fellowship Hall Potluck
October 20 - Moe's
November 17 - Zoe's Kitchen
December 15 - La Parrilla
For more information contact Amanda Gregg at amanda_agd@yahoo.com. |
 NDBC Preschool
Camp HopScotch
Let's explore together with Northside Drive Baptist Church Preschool's Camp HopScotch! Five (5) fun-filled FULL week sessions, each with its own theme. All sessions include worship, music and movement and art. Camp HopScotch is staffed by NDBC Preschool teachers whose goal is to provide your child with a safe, exciting camp experience. The camp is open to children 12 months through 12 years of age. Visit our website at ndbcpreschool.org/summerprogram for more information. |
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 savings program with Infinite Energy. We will have an electric water heater for use during those months. |
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. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, July 7
9:30 AM - Coffee w/the Clergy - No Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
TUESDAY, July 9
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
THURSDAY, July 11
7:00 PM - TNT
FRIDAY, July 12
8:00 PM - Young Adult Event |
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INDEPENDENCE
HOLIDAY
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4th of JULY
WEEKEND
The Church & Preschool
offices will be closed
in observance of the
Fourth of July weekend, Thursday & Friday, July 4 & 5, 2013. |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXTS
July 7, 2013
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
This week, ask the chair of the Outreach Committee, "How can I help?" |
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This Week's
TENDER LOVING
PRAYER
(TLP List)
Betty Almeida
Reidar Bjornard
Jeff & Faye Brewer
Mary Chance
Linda Clark
Don DaLee
*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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JULY
BIRTHDAYS
Cathy Wooten - 2
Mary Hodges Wamberg - 2
Comella DaLee - 4
Don Singleton - 4
Blanche Roberts - 5
Rowena Clyatt - 7
Mike Gregg - 10
Talia McAllister - 10
Jon Paul Bell - 11
Marsha King - 11
Elaine Smith - 12
Richard Willingham - 12
Dixie McClure - 12
Cheryl Dewell - 13
Angie Moore - 13
Chuck Stines - 14
Wade Davis - 14
Ray Griner - 15
James Lamkin - 15
Howard Green - 18
Lewis Baumstark - 18
Atticus Hendrix - 18
David Moore - 19
Theron McLarty - 20
Kathy Harris - 21
Ramsey Davis - 22
Dean Konenkamp - 23
Jonathan Schroeder - 23
David Cook - 23
Richard Wilson - 24
Mallory Davis - 27
Betty Pierce - 28
Avery Kemp - 28
Elliotte Bell - 29
George Taylor - 31
John Isakson - 31 |
| ROMEOS
(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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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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NORTHSIDE NOTES
ARCHIVES
Did you miss an issue
of our Northside Notes?
to read more. |
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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
to let us know. |
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