NORTHSIDE NOTES - August 7, 2013
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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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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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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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"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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 Parent, Child, Church Dedication
Sunday, August 18, 2013, there will be a parent, child, church dedication for Polly Dietrich and her family, Shane & Lindsay Dietrich-and big brother Witt, during the 11AM worship service. 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.
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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, the Auxiliary Triple E, and church staff.
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2013 Interfaith Partnership for Habitat for Humanity Build Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days 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 |
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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 A Book on the Boundary:
A Study of Deuteronomy Led by Rev. Mike Gregg
September 11-November 20
@ 6:15 PM in Room 202
The Israelites are on the verge of entering the Promised Land. Moses delivers a pep talk to guide the people as they look ahead to their new lives as followers of the One God. Deuteronomy is a book on the boundaries. The reader is taken to the boundary of the land, the edge of the future of the Hebrew people, and the threshold of a new understanding of God. This study will explore the limits of the text while increasing our knowledge of God's law.
Chapters 1-4: The Spies and Remembering the Wilderness Journey
Chapters 4-6: The Ten Commandments
Chapters 7-11: Taking the Land, the Golden Calf, and the New Tablets
Chapters 12-26: The Deuteronomic Code: Worship, Diet, Leadership, and Identity
Chapters 27-28: Blessings and Curses
Chapters 29-30: Renewal of the Covenant and Exhortation to Obedience
Chapters 31-34: Joshua Becomes Leader, The Song of Moses, and Moses Dies
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| Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
We meet weekly from 10:30-11:30 AM, beginning September 11, in the church's Conference Room. Right now, the plan is to go through Advent. 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 Sunday. Discussion is deep and wide and lively. All are invited.
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Northside Yoga 
Beginning September 11, YOGA will meet on Wednesdays at 5:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall with Amanda Gregg. The cost is $60 for a 6-week session or $13 per class for drop-in. Bring a mat, water, and small towel, and wear comfortable clothing. To make a reservation for a class session, email Amanda at mandayoga@gmail.com or visit www.northsidedrive.org. |
 Young Adult Dinners at Home UNPLUGGED Every First Friday Night at 7 PM Sharing food and friendship that feed our souls. Join us as we unplug from our busy schedules and gather for casual dinners at the homes of members of Northside Drive Baptist Church. Bring a side item or dessert and the main course will be provided. For more information, contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. Check the Young Adults event calendar on the website, Facebook page, or in print for a full list of dates. 
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Young Adult Small Group  DINNER AND DISCUSSION Every Third Sunday at 7PM At Central City Tavern The young adults of Northside Drive Baptist Church are invited to listen to the Homebrewed Christianity podcast at homebrewedchristianity.com and share their thoughts over dinner at Central City Tavern on Howell Mill. For more information, contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. Check the Young Adults event calendar for a full list of dates. |
| 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 Week
SUNDAY, August 11, 2013 9:30 AM - Summer Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel |
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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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LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Church &
Preschool offices
will be closed
in observance
of Labor Day,
on Monday,
September 2, 2013
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXTS
August 11, 2013
Exodus 7:1-13
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
John 20:24-31
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Call Marie Cook and volunteer to work in the nursery 4 times this year.
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This Week's
TENDER LOVING
PRAYER
(TLP List)
Betty Almeida
Reidar Bjornard
Jeff & Faye Brewer
Mary Chance
Don DaLee
Ruth Dick
(Bruce Dick's mother)
*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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NDBC 2030
 NDBC 20.30 is a group for singles and couples in their 20's and
30's to come together for special events, social gatherings, Bible
studies, and mission work. We are an informal and casual group.
Even if you are not a member of Northside Drive Baptist, you are
invited and accepted. We are a group that explores life together
in hopes of learning more about ourselves, our place in the world,
and our connection with God. NDBC 20.30 is place to be honest
and a place to belong.
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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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