NORTHSIDE NOTES - July 31, 2013
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Pastoral e-pistle  By James Lamkin What's in a Name? Sixteen years ago, when websites were new to the church world, we got one. But right off the bat, there was a question: "What would be our domain name?" As in, what do we put in front of .org to find us on the internet?
But, we had to settle for NDBC.com (commercial) instead of NDBC.org (organization). Why? Because NDBC.org was taken! Turns out it already was the domain name of the National Duckpin Bowling Congress...NDBC. Go figure.
Of course, now we go by Northsidedrive.org, but ever since those early days, I've made a hobby of collecting NDBC's. I consider them our acronym (or initialism) cousins.
There's NDBC, the National Dog Breeders Council; also, NDBC the National Diploma in Business Computing. Plus, NDBC the National Data Broadcasting Committee, the North Dakota Ballet Company and the North Down Borough Council (in Ireland).
Then there's the National Dry Bean Council. Go to their website for all your dry bean needs including recipes for Tuscan White Bean Hummus, Chick Pea Egg Salad, and Tomato Butter Bean Bok Choy.
And, don't forget about the National Data Buoy Center, headquartered in Mississippi.
One of my favorites is the National Dizzy and Balance Center. Their website says: Our commitment to excellence and the development of...relationships is what will make NDBC the standard that everyone else is compared to for the treatment of balance disorders.
I like that one. Our own NDBC does about the same thing...spiritually speaking. God and we treat balance disorders.
What I love about all of these NDBC websites is that they have more in common than in difference. They attempt to state their identities, word their visions, and describe their mission-driven efforts which defines them to the world.
Also, they all struggle. Read the fine print in their newsletters. For example take the messy politics that plagues the NDBC Duckpin Bowlers.
There was a painful letter from Stan, the former kingpin of the bowlers, where he drew a line-in-the-sand when it came to the divisive question of, "Who is qualified to participate in league competition?"
Obviously, some teams were playing without proper NDBC membership. They weren't bona fide! Stan pointed out that Section 700 of the rulebook clearly stated the proper procedure. Applications were due by November 1 and if not received promptly, the only choice of the council would be disqualification.
But I shall not stand in judgment. Even though the seedy world of Duckpin Bowling is riddled with challenges, what NDBC isn't? I bet even the Dry Bean Council has trouble with its counselors.
Though we NDBCers of Northside Drive Baptist Church certainly have our troubles, we also have our gratitude. God has been good.
Last Sunday, I said something like, "Don't watch for Jesus to return." What I meant was, "He's already here; and he shows up here every day."
As I look out on Sundays at a sea of faces...OK, make that a pond of faces...I see a body that God has chosen to inhabit. You wear God's face; and that incarnation is our truest domain name. |
The "Hymn of the Month" for August 2013
Our August Hymn-of-the-Month, Let Us, With a Gladsome Mind (#59 in The Worshiping Church), was written in 1623 when its author, John Milton, was only fifteen years old. This paraphrase of Psalm 136-with twenty-four stanzas!-was first published in Milton's Poems in English and Latin (1645). The five stanzas that we sing are based on verses 1, 2, 7, and 15 of the Psalm; which can be found in its entirety at #74 in The Worshiping Church. The tune is named after a small village in Herefordshire, England, where John B. Wilkes was employed as an organist. It first appeared in Hymns Ancient and Modern (1861), which was published by the vicar at Wilkes' church, Henry W. Baker.
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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
August 4 - Dr. Larry McSwain
Amazing Grace:
How Can We Be So Different and Not Kill One Another?
August 11 - Dr. Steven Sheeley
Worshiping 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
August 4
What Does the Bible Say About Impatience and Tolerance?
August 11
What Does the Bible Say About Miracles?
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?
September 1
What Does the Bible Say About Angels
with Mike Gregg
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Sacred Water
Atlanta Community Ministries invites your participation at
"Sabbath Rest Silent Retreat, Four Hours of Rest with God"
Thursday, August 8, 2013, from Noon till 4 PM
"I saw water coming out from under the threshold
of the temple toward the east."
~ Ezekiel 47:1
Register: Register at www.sabbath-rest.com
or rshoaf@sabbath-rest.com.
The registration fee is $22.00. Scholarships are available
for those who cannot afford the registration fee.
Questions? Call Becky Shoaf at 404-358-7760.
Location: Ignatius House
6700 Riverside Drive * Atlanta, GA 30328
(Twenty acres on the beautiful Chattahoochee River)
Experience: Table fellowship together (meal included in registration), a brief gathering, silence on your own with provided materials, time for rest and listening for God, and closing with group prayer.
Come away for time alone with God.
It will make all the difference in your life!
Atlanta Community Ministries
Seven Piedmont Center
Suite 7-420 Atlanta, GA 30305
www.atlantacommunityministries.org
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| Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, August 19, at 7 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
*The Church Council consists of the Moderator, Senior Pastor, Treasurer, and Church Clerk, the chairs of the Diaconate, the Finance, Personnel, and Nominating Committees, the Adult Education, Children's, Communications/Technology, Facilities Management, Grounds, Landscaping, Hospitality, Marketing, Membership Development, Memorial Gifts, Missions, Preschool Liaison, Worship/Music, and Youth Ministry Teams, and the Auxiliary Triple E.
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2013 Interfaith Partnership for Habitat for Humanity Build Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days Sign-up will begin on Sunday, July 28, following the worship service. Day 1 - August 24 (7 Volunteers) build exterior and interior walls in warehouse; clear crawlspace; set floor joists and lay floor decking; sheath wall panels and install exterior walls; install interior walls; tie walls together, straighten and brace; install front porch deck, columns, and beams Day 2 - September 7 - NDBC Lead Day (16 Volunteers) prep and install roof trusses; Install windows and trim packages; install interior framing---wind bracing, deadwood, and attic stairs; deck and felt roof; install sub-fascia, barge rafters and drip edge; build side porch and ramp; install exterior trim; set-up for siding and begin siding Day 3 - September 14 (4 Volunteers) shingle roof; insulate walls and ceiling; continue siding and begin chalking Days 4 & 5 are not workdays for NDBC Day 6 - October 5 (4 Volunteers) touch up exterior painting; finish soffit and fascia; finish interior painting; install doorknobs and bathroom hardware; install porch and ramp railings Day 7 - October 12 (6 Volunteers) Dedication Day clean house interior; touch up interior painting; rake and clear lot; landscape |
 Parent, Child, Church Dedication
Sunday, August 25, 2013, there will be a parent, child, church dedication for Benjamin George Cadaret and his family, Bil & Lindsay Cadaret---and big brother Joseph, during the 11AM worship service. |
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 session on 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.
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| Flower Ministry Team
Needed: Team members for Monday Flower Ministry
You may not know that Sunday's large altar flower arrangements are re-purposed into beautiful bouquets for our own Northside Drivers who are unable to attend services, or who are celebrating special events such as a new baby or a milestone birthday. This is an important person-to-person ministry of care for which we need your help.
Can you devote a Monday morning periodically (once a week, once a month, once in a while, once a year - your choice!) to come break down the altar arrangements into small arrangements (no talent required; vases provided) or deliver them? Men, women, families are all welcome---this is a wonderful way to show your love for each other.
The calendar of available dates is wide open and we're waiting for your call to claim a Monday for your own.
Call Nancy Davis at 404-252-9154 for more information or to sign up today.
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| Cub Scout Pack Liaison Needed
Northside Drive is considering hosting an existing Cub Scout Pack that is looking for a host organization. One requirement for taking the next step would be for an active NDBC member to volunteer to be the liaison between the church and the Scout organization. This is a liaison position-not asking for someone to be the troop leader-and would serve as a responsible go-between. Previous Scouting experience preferred, but not required. For additional information, please contact Dave Wooten, Church Moderator, at dgw0421@bellsouth.net .
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| Church Calendar
SUNDAY, August 4
9:30 AM - Summer Church School
11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel
12:15 PM - Children's MT
TUESDAY, August 6
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
THURSDAY, August 7
7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Meeting
FRIDAY, August 9
7:00 PM - 20.30 Unplugged
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A Pastoral Prayer for Northside Drive
Vacationers & Travelers
O God of voyages and voyagers,
Thrill us with not yet discovered possibility.
Protect us with the 23rd Psalm's certainty.
Strengthen us when the destination still is distant.
Empty us of stress's poison.
Open us...vacate us...through Sabbath's vacation.
Rest us beside still waters and restore our souls.
Teach us through the strangely familiar.
Comfort us through the familiarly strange.
Befriend us through a stranger's kindness.
Connect us with the Holy Spirit's presence.
Keep us as we say daily The Lord's Prayer.
Heal us when tender feet weary.
Bless us when it is time to return...
For only by leaving, can we ever come home.
Amen
~ James E. Lamkin
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXTS
August 4, 2013
Proverbs 16:32, 19:2, 11
Ephesians 4:1-6
Luke 8:4-15
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
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This Week's
TENDER LOVING
PRAYER
(TLP List)
Wilma Underwood
Helen White
Miriam Wright
Nelle Holbrook
Don DaLee
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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AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
Lindy Welch - 1
Jack Isakson - 2
Sabrina Thomas - 2
Jim Lester - 3
Virginia Schwatel - 4
Nancy F. Davis - 5
Andrew Schwartz - 6
Sofia Tunon - 7
Sue McSwain - 9
David Bell - 9
Joyce Raley - 10
Carolyn Mahaffey - 11
Ella McIntyre - 11
Fay Brewer - 12
Terrell Kilgore - 15
Michael Fletcher - 18
Gary McAllister - 18
Beatrice Gregg - 19
Mark Bryson - 20
Isaiah Lewis - 23
Jo Hunter - 24
Susan Isakson - 24
Suzanne Barksdale - 25
Jack Fletcher - 26
Curt Tucker - 27
Michael McIntyre - 30
Elizabeth Sheeley - 31
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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. |
FAMILY LUNCHES
AFTER CHURCH
Join with other NDBC families for after-church lunches. Everyone is invited for a time of fun and fellowship together! Aug 18 - Fellowship Hall Potluck Oct 20 - Moe's Nov 17 - Zoe's Kitchen Dec 15 - La Parrilla For more information contact Amanda Gregg at amanda_agd@yahoo.com. We hope to see you there. Northside Kids 2013-2014 Calendar |
| 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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YOUNG ADULT:
SMALL GROUP
SUNDAYS
20.30 Third Sunday Studies
7 PM at City Tavern
Dinner and a monthly discussion of homebrewed christianity's podcast.
Contact Mike Gregg for more information.
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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
Mike Gregg for more details.
Young Adult
2013-2014 Calendar |
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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 the church office at info@northsidedrive.org.
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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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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.
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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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