NORTHSIDE NOTES - October 23, 2013
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Pastoral Reflections  By James Lamkin
Y'all Need a Prayer Shawl
I sit silently in my study with a prayer shawl around my shoulders. With quiet hands I hold a card that came with it, given to me by Susan Harlan one year ago. It says:
May God's grace be upon this shawl...
Warming, comforting,
enfolding and embracing.
May this mantle be a safe haven...
a sacred place of security and well-being.
Sustaining and embracing in good times
as well as difficult ones.
May you be cradled in hope, kept in joy,
graced with peace and wrapped in love.
The Northside Drive Prayer Shawl Ministry.
I wear this shawl today; because today is the first anniversary of my mother's death.
I remember the day of the week, more than the day of the month. She died at 8:24 a.m. on October 24, 2012. But last year, October 24 was a Wednesday.
We had spent all day Saturday, trying to make Home Health work; but we failed.
Sunday we finally transferred to Hospice, though mother never would approve.
Monday we wrestled with the responsibility of medications, struggling with the irrational feelings of shame and betrayal.
On Tuesday, the Hospice staff, "did an intervention" on us. We needed it. To my sister and me, the social worker and the chaplain said:
1--"You two need to function as a team, and you are not doing that right now."
2--"Your mother is on a journey; and you are on a journey. And they are not the same journey."
3--"Your journey is to make the most loving decisions you can, with the best information, at the time you have to make them."
4--"You don't have as much power as you think you do. Your choices regarding a little more medication, or a little less, may change a day or two, but no more."
5--"Sounds like you have not said all that you need to say to your mother. Go to her bedside, together, and get that done."
Thing is, I've said those same words to others, many times; but as you know, it is different when you are inside the bottle of grief, looking out.
My sister and I did all of the above; and thank God we did.
Wednesday dawned early; and for the first time in days, mom had rested all night. So had my sister and I; and now the night was over.
With a final breath, Mother died.
With those memories in my heart, my church's Prayer Shawl now embraces me. Knitted into its threads are prayers and tears and friendship and rowdy laughter (look-in on the Northside Knitters some Wednesday night and you'll see). This gift is a montage of meaning. It hugs me and reminds me that I am a beneficiary of the church's love over this past year of hurt and hope.
Need a Prayer Shawl? Ask for one. Or take one to someone. Susan Harlan and I did just that last year when we went to see Mary Dutton. Mary's dementia means she no longer remembers much about the people or the prayers of NDBC.
But, that's all right: her Prayer Shawl does.
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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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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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| 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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Liberating Dachau  TRIPLE E Howard and Hilbert Margol Tuesday, November 12 @ 11 AM in the Fellowship Hall Howard and Hilbert, twin brothers from Florida, were allowed to serve side-by-side in the United States Army European Expeditionary Force in World War II. They were among the first Americans to see the horrible conditions at the Dachau concentration camp in Southern Germany. Their account of the liberation of the Jewish prisoners at this death camp describes their shock at the depths to which civilization is capable of falling. |
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. |
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.
November 17 - Zoe's Kitchen
December 15 - La Parrilla
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"If You Don't Like the Possum..."  NDBC BOOK CLUB Tuesday, November 20 @ 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall A book review of If You Don't Like the Possum, Enjoy the Sweet Potatoes by John H. Hayes will be Tuesday, November 20, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Nancy Hall-Shelton will be the facilitator and Cyndi Vander Ven the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
Northside Artist and Craft Market  December 7, from 9 AM-4 PM In the NDBC Fellowship Hall The Northside Artist and Craft Market celebrates the talent of local artists this holiday season. We will have dozens of vendors who produce their own artwork and crafts. The vendors are small businesses with products ranging from photography, paintings, handmade garments, high-end crafts, and woodworking items. At this time, the Holiday Market limits exhibits to hand-crafted items only. Completed items must be hand-crafted by the vendor. Applications to sell goods at the Holiday Market must be received by November 1st. Information packets will be sent two weeks before the Market. For more information, go to www.northsidedrive.org or contact Shannon Moore at artists@northsidedrive.org. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, October 27 9:30 AM - Church School 10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 5:00 PM - Trunk-or-Treat TUESDAY, October 29 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY, October 30 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:15 PM - Northside Yoga 6:15 PM - Deuteronomy Bible Study 6:45 PM - Church-in-conference 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal FRIDAY, November 1 6:00 PM - Young Adult Meeting |
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Daylight Savings
November 3, 2013 |
THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
October 27, 2013
Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14 |
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Bring a friend to a special worship service, like Christmas Eve or Easter Sunday.
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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.
Mary Dutton
Gerry Humphries
Raymond & Bernice Jones
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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available on the
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