NORTHSIDE NOTES - July 10, 2013
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Ordination of Kristy Bay
On Sunday evening, July 28, at 6 PM, Milledge Avenue Baptist Church in Athens, GA will ordain Kristy Bay to the Gospel ministry. Since graduation from seminary, Kristy has served Milledge Avenue as Associate Pastor to Youth and Adult Education. During her last year of seminary, Kristy was a member here at NDBC, singing in the choir and actively participating in the Youth and Young Adult ministries. All Northside Drivers have been invited to attend this good event ( see invitation here). |
Touching Taliaferro with Love, Inc. 
Our annual Taliaferro County mission trip is a high point for me. Following our experience this year I received this letter of gratitude. I wanted to pass it along... click here.
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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 new and familiar hymnody from our 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?'
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?
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
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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).] |
A Note of Thanks...
Dear NDBC family,
Thank you for your loving care and support over the past few months as our family has endured many health issues. Jason, Marshall and I have been the recipients of your love and care with cards, calls, visits, food, prayer shawls,thoughts and prayers!
You have sustained us during our healing process making it so much easier to travel through this very challenging road. We so appreciate each of you, our amazing church family! As we gaze to the other side of the healing process,we are so grateful to be a part of such a loving church. Thanks be to God for you!
Much love,
Cheryl and Marshall Dewell
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Children's Summer Church School  We're excited about the summer Church School opportunities for children at Northside Drive! Join us as we explore the Bible through crafts, music, and movies! We'll have special music sessions on July 28 and August 25 where your child will learn through songs and instruments. Topics for music include Choosing God, Hope in the Lord, and Friends Love at All Times. Come and participate in special activities for children and adults in Church School this summer. |
"The Calling of Congregational Leadership"  NDBC's own, Dr. Larry McSwain, has published another book! His latest is The Calling of Congregational Leadership. In it, Larry focuses on pastoral leaders, protestant seminarians, and laity within the church. His forty years of experience led him to teach a three-pronged approach to congregational leadership: being a good leader, the knowledge needed by the leader, and the managing of leadership in ministry. During this summer's "Future of Faith" Church School series, Larry has made an impact in his description of the changing terrain upon which today's leaders are called to work. |
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.
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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 14
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
TUESDAY, July 16
11:30 AM - ROMEOS
11:45 AM - Book Club Planning
WEDNESDAY, July 17
7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
THURSDAY, July 18
7:00 PM - TNT
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXTS
July 14, 2013
Proverbs 13:1, 24; 22:1-6
Hebrews 12:7-11
Luke 18:15-17
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Volunteer to host an upcoming gathering of the @20.30's group.
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This Week's
TENDER LOVING
PRAYER
(TLP List)
Linda Clark
Aline Cofield
Bedford & Louise Davis
Nancy Davis
*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 |
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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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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
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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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