NORTHSIDE NOTES - October 16, 2013
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Pastoral Reflections  By James Lamkin
Rick Steves, Les Miz, and Everything Ken Burns Ever Thought Of...
Evidently, I am an easy touch for Public Television's pledge drives. If you need a large tote back, a compact umbrella, or an out-of-print Wayne Dyer book, call me. I've got an extra somewhere.
I often cry during pledge drives...and not just because of their length. I cry because of the stories.
To feel the peace, at last, in Val Jean's sweet voice as he welcomes his death bed in Les Miserables; or to see familiar sights along the Camino de Santiago while Rick Steves walks with pilgrims, compelled to put feet-to-path for reasons that have not yet found words; or to sigh at the sounds of a solidary violin singing the Ashokan Farewell over the years and over the bloody bodies of a Ken Burns battlefield...these stories haunt me and hold me and remind me of how totally human I am.
I pledge because I love PBS's storytelling. Plus, I occasionally get a really keen map of Europe.
If you think about this liminal time of year, and then you think about the emotional limits of a multi-column spreadsheet, then you will know where this pastoral article is headed. 'Tis the season to ponder the connection between community and commitment, between faith and finance.
Liz and I were taught tithing. It was a family value. Tithing is giving 10% of the family's income to (or technically, through) a church or synagogue. It is a biblical notion. It is one of the ways we deal with the addiction of money. It is an antidote for the reductionism of our culture turning us into simply consumers.
Plus, there's the simple joy of just giving your stuff away...for God's sake!
NDBC is a place and a people, "...where resources are shared generously." I have found it to be true for 16 years. Many members know its truth longer than that; and we pass along that mantle to the next generation. We live large. We don't just tell, we show. We sharpen our pencils and pledge our faith.
The Good Book says God is a giving God. I like to think that God gave you that blink of the eye you just had while reading, and the breath you just "took" while whispering.
Since I spend a lot of my life taking...taking food from the soil, water from the earth, oil from the ground, energy from the sun, strength from prayer, and much love from many in our church...I figure it is time, again, to give back.
Maybe we should give away coffee mugs on All Saints Day, with faces imprinted with Northside Drive's big-hearted givers from years past, like George Smith and John McIntyre.
Maybe, we'll just fill-out a pledge card.
Maybe we'll just give our brief lives completely to God.
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NDBC'er Charlotte Dalke  Boxerstock Music Festival & Off-Leash Dog Parks October 20, 2013 Jim Miller Park, Marietta, GA http://www.boxerstock.org Charlotte West Dalke is 11 yrs old and a 6th grader at The Lovett School. She has begun exploring music and theatre in a local children's theatre group recently. Charlotte has been in two local productions over the last year. She enjoys singing, acting and learning to play the flute. |
Meet the New Director of Youth Ministries  Sunday, October 20 After the Worship Service At the Konenkamp Home Alyssa Aldape, the new Director of Youth Ministries, would like to get to know all Youth and their families. Join Alyssa and the Youth leaders for lunch after worship on Sunday, October 20, at Steve and Letty Konenkamp's home ( 1390 Wesley Circle, Atlanta). |
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.
October 20 - Moe's
November 17 - Zoe's Kitchen
December 15 - La Parrilla
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Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, October 21, 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 the church staff.
________________________________ Church-in-conference Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at 6:45 PM 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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Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 27, 5-6:30 PM Get ready for costumes, candy, and carnival games at Trunk-or-Treat! This year we'll need your help with spooky bounce houses, bean bag toss, disk drop, and much more! We're collecting extra candy now until Sunday, October 20. Please be aware we have children with peanut allergies. Try to provide candy that is nut-free and is not processed in a plant with nut-based products. Invite your kids, your neighbor's kids, and of course all grandchildren. Set-up will start at 3:30 PM. We'll serve hotdogs and chips for $2. Childcare will be provided for children of volunteers. Bring your festive car trunks filled with candy and put on your smiling faces! Let's work together to make Trunk-or-Treat a fun, community-wide event for all ages! See Rachel for volunteer sign-ups and questions at rachel.northsidedrive.org. |
 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.
This weeks Bible Study, October 23, has been cancelled. Study will resume next Wednesday, October 30.
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Celebrations
The NDBC staff celebrates the anniversary of our colleague, Richard Willingham. Richard has been the custodian at Northside Drive Baptist Church, since October 30, 1997. We are glad that Richard is a part of our team. Gratefully, James Lamkin, Mike Gregg, Rachel Sherron, Alyssa Aldape, Paul Fletcher, Jeff Harbin, Rose Hidlay, Renee Gamache, and Vanessa Johnson. |
| All Saints Day 2013
The following will be remembered during the worship service on Sunday, November 3.
 Northside Drive Church Members
Alice Ledbetter
Don Hall
Julian Turner, Jr.
Kenneth Davis
Ray Griner
If you know of a church member, or staff member, that has died since All Saints Day 2012, please notify the church office by calling 404-237-8621 or by emailing renee@northsidedrive.org no later than Wednesday, October 30.
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Newcomer Eat & Greet  "Roots and Wings:
NDBC's History and Hope"
November 3, 2013, at 3 PM
@ The Home of Armand & Ruth Kramedjian A time of food and conversation led by Rev. Mike Gregg, Associate Minister. For more information or directions call the church office at 404-237-8621 or email mike@northsidedrive.org. |
The Choral Guild of Atlanta
The mission of the Choral Guild of Atlanta is to program the outstanding choral works from all musical periods, including works that are not often performed. Benjamin Britten Concert November 3, 2013, at 4 PM in the Chapel A celebration of the 100th anniversary birth year of the renowned English composer featuring his festive cantata for chorus--- Rejoice In the Lamb. For tickets email tickets@cgatl.org or call 404-223-6362. |
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Georgia
2013 Fall General Assembly
Sunday-Monday, November 3-4
First Baptist Church of Augusta
Keynote Speakers
George Mason, Senior Pastor
Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas
Dan Bagby, Professor of Pastoral Care
Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, Virginia
Suzii Paynter, Coordinator
CBF National
For more information about sessions and registrations
go to http://cbfga.org.
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Guest Preacher: Hardy S. Clemons
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Morning Worship  Hardy S. Clemons is a native of Lubbock, Texas, and a 1955 graduate of Texas Tech University with a degree in education. He later earned bachelor of divinity and doctor of theology degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He did postdoctoral work at the C.G. Jung Institute in Zurich. From 1961 to 1967 he was senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas, and for the next 21 years he served in the same capacity at Second Baptist Church of Lubbock, Texas. In 1988 he became senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, from which he retired in January 2000. Active in denominational and community affairs, he has been the moderator and a member of the executive committee of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and has taught at the International Baptist Theological Seminary in Rüschlikon, Switzerland. He co-chaired the Religious Liberty Council of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs and is the author of Saying Goodbye to Your Grief, published by Smyth and Helwys. He is a member of the Community Foundation of Greenville. He received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Furman in 1994. |
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2013 Annual Preschool Auction
During the week of November 11, The Preschool at Northside Drive Baptist Church will hold its 5th annual silent auction. Last year this event raised over $12,000 and was attended by parents, family and friends, Church members and Church faculty. Not only is the annual auction our main source of non-tuition funding for extracurricular activities, supplies and improvements to the school, but this year we have the task of replacing $28,000 worth of toys, supplies and pageant costumes that were recently ruined by extensive water damage.
Please help us by collecting merchandise and services for our event. Feel free to contact our Auction Chair, Lauren Carroll, at lauren@bluedoorinteriors.com or 678-662-0002. We appreciate your support!
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Newcomer Orientation Class  "Who Do We Think We Are?" By James E. Lamkin, Pastor Sunday, November 17, 2013 @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Since NDBC is a "different kind" of Baptist Church, we will walk through our history, vision, and role in the life of God in the world. For regularly attending non-members and new members. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, October 20 9:30 AM - Church School 10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Northside Kids Family Lunches 12:30 PM - Youth Gathering 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers 6:30 PM - Handbell Ensemble 7:00 PM - Young Adult - Sunday Studies MONDAY, October 21 7:00 PM - Church Council TUESDAY, October 22 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY, October 23 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:15 PM - Northside Yoga 6:15 PM - Deuteronomy Bible Study 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
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Daylight Savings
November 3, 2013 |
THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
October 13, 2013
Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:97-104 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 |
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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)
The TLP is a Diaconate ministry. Each week's list contains the rotating names of three or four NDBC senior adults. Linda Clark Aline Cofield Bedford & Louise Davis Nancy Davis
If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call.
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OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Jennifer Fletcher - 2
Eleanor Chandler - 2
Dick Underwood - 3
Jim Hermance - 3
LaDonna Foxworth - 3
Larry Prince - 4
Camden Janney - 4
Andrew Wamberg - 5
Mona Stines - 6
Addie Cook - 7
Geneva Hall-Shelton - 9
Lindsey Bryson - 10
Bedford Davis - 11
Rhonda Davis - 11
Louise Davis - 13
Flora Carswell - 13
Mike Fletcher - 14
Barbara Atchley - 14
Joe Schneider - 15
Billie Davis - 15
Helen White - 15
Stuart Meeks - 15
Susan Harlan - 16
Marie Nelson - 16
Dianne DaLee - 17
Bruce Dick - 19
Janna Chandler - 20
Nelle Holbrook - 21
Miriam Wright - 21
Elizabeth Granger - 23
Triston King - 24
Cassandra McAllister - 25
Jeremy Lewis - 26
Polly Dietrich - 26
Mike Egan - 28
Hartwell Dew - 28
Bernice Jones - 28
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Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesdays through Advent @ 10:30 AM, in the Conference Room. We meet weekly from 10:30-11:30 AM, beginning 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. |
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. |
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(Retired Older Men
Eating Out)
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12 PM-1 PM.
A time to visit with friends,
tell stories and eat good food (bring your lunch money)!
Piccadilly Cafeteria
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Northside Yoga
YOGA meets on Wednesdays @ 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 visitwww.northsidedrive.org.
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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. |
DINNER AND DISCUSSION
Young Adult Small Group Every Third Sunday at 7PM @ 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. |
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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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LIFESPAN
LUNCH & LEARN Lunch & Learn resumes September 19, and will run through November 2, at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Come join us for fun and fellowship. For questions, call LifeSpan at 404-237-7307.Brochures are available in the Fellowship Hall. |
UNPLUGGED
Young Adult Dinners
at HomeEvery 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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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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