NORTHSIDE NOTES - December 11, 2013
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Pastoral Reflections  By James Lamkin Giving...and Living...toward Christmas I gave blood yesterday. It is one of my Christmas preparation rituals. (I also watch It's A Wonderful Life, read The Best Little Christmas Pageant Ever, and count my many blessings as I name them one by one.) But back to the blood.... In 1976, I was in seminary. With the CB (Citizens Band) radio craze in full bloom, we rode the roads with our antennas flapping. My CB "handle" was the Cowtown Chaplain...a combo reference to Ft. Worth, TX, as well as my vocation. One winter's day, the call went out over the CB airwaves that blood was needed at a large, in-town hospital. O+ was the type called for. I figured there must be a huge catastrophe afoot, because O+ is the most popular blood type, and is generally a universal donor. I have O+ blood. So I decided to go give. Honestly, the tipping-point of my decision was not the specific need, but rather, the specific day. It was Christmas Eve. I turned my car around. Showed-up at the hospital. Rolled-up my sleeve and readied myself for the supersized needle they use to draw blood. It looked as big as a McDonald's straw. About that time, I discovered there had not been a train wreck or a plague outbreak. Instead, the need was one cancer patient who was critically, desperately low on platelets. Little did I know that it took three or four hours to give platelets! But, it was Christmas Eve. And all my shopping was done. And I would still get home before dark. So sure. Stick me. That memory has stuck (pun intended) with me as every Christmas nears. It's a small gift...a unit of blood...but sacramental in that it has saving value for me...and perhaps some saving value for others. In giving, I got; and I've watched NDBC folk do the same: dancing to the spiritual symbiosis of giving and getting, year after year. The Finance Committee would hold me accountable if I did not plug the wrap-up for the giving/getting journey of the 2014 Pledging process. Giving is up this year! Let's continue to make it so. Some of us grew-up singing about Micah's line from the Old Testament: "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse." Storehouse giving invites the individuals of a faithful community to bring together their resources for a discerning, prayerful, central distribution. Come to think of it, my Pledge Card is one other holiday ritual for me. On the way to Christmas, I will look for the Love of God wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. But also, I will make sure I've filled out my pledge card, wrapped it in an envelope, and laid it on the NDBC Business Manager's desk. There's room in the In-Box. With appreciation to the Finance Committee under Jack Guynn's leadership, and with great gratitude to God, the Cowtown Chaplain gives thanks. I invite you to do your part and do the same. |
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 Parent's Morning Out
Celestial & Cherub Choirs Rehearsal
Saturday, December 14, from 9:30 AM-1 PM
Please RSVP to celestialchoir@northsidedrive.org (Nicole Harbin) or cherubchoir@northsidedrive.org (Amanda Gregg) by Thursday, December 12.
9:30 AM: Arrival time
9:30-10:30 AM: Rehearsal, Celestial Choir (Sanctuary)
and Cherub Choir (Preschool Music Room)
10:30-10:45 AM: Restroom and Snack time for all kids
in the Fellowship Hall
10:45-11:05 AM: Playground time (weather permitting---
please bring coats)
11:05-11:35 AM: All kids will rehearse in the Sanctuary
11:35 AM-12:45 PM: All kids will eat lunch in the Fellowship Hall
and work on a craft with Ms. Virginia
12:45-1:00 PM: Final run-through in Sanctuary
1:00 PM: Pick up time is in the Sanctuary
Please contact Nicole Harbin, 770-365-6423, with any questions. Hope to see you all Saturday!
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"Listening to the Light"
2013 Seasons of Advent & Christmas
Northside Drive Baptist Church
3rd WEEK of ADVENT - Sunday, December 15
"Gaudete Sunday"
9:30 AM - Advent Combined Adult Church School
11:00 AM - Worship: "Listening to the Light of Joy"
Sanctuary Choir, Children's Choirs
and the Northside Drive Ringers
6:00 PM - A Baptist Moravian Lovefeast
7:30 PM - Youth Christmas Dinner
Tuesday, December 17
7:30 PM - Choral Guild Concert
4th WEEK of ADVENT - Sunday, December 22
9:30 AM - Advent Combined Adult Church School
11:00 AM - Worship: "Listening to the Light of Love"
Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24
4:00 PM - Family Vespers
10:30 PM - Lessons, Carols, and Communion
1st Sunday of Christmas - Sunday, December 29
9:30 AM - Advent Combined Adult Church School
11:00 AM - Worship
EPIPHANY SUNDAY - Sunday, January 5
9:30 AM - Regular Church School Classes
11:00 AM - Worship
*Chrismon Pamphlets and Buckner Daily Advent Guides are available in the Narthex and also at www.northsidedrive.org.
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| Advent Combined Adult Church School
December 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 9:30 AM
Located in the Art & Soul Room (#202)
Although a book of prophecy, Isaiah is also one of the most poetic books of the Bible and is read by people throughout the world during the season of Advent. With imagery such as the lion and lamb lying down together, the holy mountain of God, and streams in the desert, the words of Isaiah are woven together with great expectations of the life to come.
Dr. Karen Massey, Dr. Steve Sheeley, and Rev. Mike Gregg will follow the liturgical calendar and utilize the curriculum Great Expectations: Studies in Isaiah to explore four word pictures in Isaiah: Peace for God's People (Isaiah 2:1-5); Hope for God's People (Isaiah 11:1-10); Joy for God's People (Isaiah 35:1-10); and Promise for God's People (Isaiah 7:10-16).
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| Advent Gathering Pre-Service Music
This year our Advent/Christmas season is being enriched by a ten-minute presentation of pre-service music each Sunday morning during the month of December. Please plan to come to the Sanctuary at 10:45 AM, this Sunday morning, December 15, to hear beautiful music of the season wonderfully presented by violinist, Jenn Pittman, a new NDBC member.
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| Gaudete Sunday: A Service of Expectant Joy
Sunday, December 15, 2013, at 11 AM
Gaudete Sunday is the third Sunday of Advent in the liturgical calendar of the Western Church, symbolized by the rose candle on the Advent wreath. The day takes it name from the Latin word Gaudete ("Rejoice"), the first word of the intro of this day's Mass: Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete. On December 15, at 11 AM, the Northside Drive Baptist Church music ministry will present a program of Advent Lessons and Carols, featuring the Sanctuary Choir, the Northside Drive Ringers, and the Children's Choirs. This Gaudete Sunday service will consist of familiar readings from scripture, interspersed with beautiful music of the Advent season.
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Missions CornerChristmas Giving During the Christmas season, Northside Drive Baptist Church provides many ways for members to brighten the holidays for those in need. Through gifts of clothing, toys, time, and money, we share Christ's love in our community and around the world. Toiletries and New Clothing (unwrapped) for The Extension and the Barbara J Crafton Center: Please bring your donations by Sunday, December 15. Contact Rhonda Harris if you have questions. 404-731-6061 Giving Tree: Morningstar Children and Family Services: Please return the unwrapped gifts by Sunday, December 15. If you have questions, contact Barbara Atchley. 770-436-0709
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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. December 15 - @ Uncle Maddio's Pizza For more information contact Amanda Gregg |
A Baptist Moravian Lovefeast  Sunday, December 15, 2012 at 6 PM, in the Chapel
The Christmas Eve Lovefeast, with its lighted candles, is one of the most beautiful services in the Moravian Church. In recent years, it has made its way into the hearts of a few Baptists too! Come and join us as the Youth and others lead in a service of simple Christmas joy. We will light beeswax candles, share sweet buns and coffee, hear stories of Christmas tradition, and sing our favorite carols. And in all of that, we will anticipate the cheer of Christmas Eve. It will be here before you know it!
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A Choral Guild Concert
Carol Sing - Featuring
The Lovinggood Middle School Chorus
December 17, 2013, @ 7:30 PM in the Chapel
A festive holiday program featuring many of your favorite carols of the season lead by members of the Choral Guild and the Lovinggood Middle School Chorus. The audience will sing along as we sing all stanzas of classic carols and favorite songs. Learn about the history and background of the songs you have sung for years that are such an important part of the season. Refreshments will be provided following the carol singing. Tickets are available at www.cgatl.org for $10 or at the door for $15 per adult, $12 seniors and $5 for students and children. |
Submit Your Pledge
for the 2014 Church Budget
through any of these Ways...
> You can return your pledge card by "snail mail".
> You can pick up a pledge card at the door of the church office, fill it out on the spot, and leave it in the envelope on the Business Manager's (Rose Hidlay) door.
> You can pick up a pledge card in the Narthex, fill it out and drop it in the offering plate (or hand it to an Usher).
You can call the church office and ask for Rose (404-237-8621). Tell her your pledge (or even leave her a voice mail).
> You can e-mail your pledge to Rose at rose@northsidedrive.org .
> You can pledge via our website (www.northsidedrive.org) by clicking on the "Giving" link on our home page.
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Church Week
SUNDAY, December 15 - Gaudete Sunday 9:30 AM - Advent Combined Adult Church School 10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:00 PM - Northside Kid's Family Lunches after Church 6:00 PM - Moravian Lovefeast 7:00 PM - Young Adult Sunday Studies 7:30 PM - Youth Christmas Dinner TUESDAY, December 17 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting 11:30 AM - ROMEOS 7:30 PM - Choral Guild Concert WEDNESDAY, December 18 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
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A Word About Bad Weather and the Church
 As a rule of thumb, we will not cancel worship services on Sunday morning except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip. Should inclement winter weather cause the cancellation of a service, here is the plan:
1) The ministers and the moderator will make the decision.
2) The ministers and the moderator will notify the deacons.
3) The ministers will email all those on the church's email list, and place a notification on the church's voice mail (if electricity and phone service are available).
4) The deacons will call members who need to be notified, but do not have email.
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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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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. |
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CHRISTMAS & THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS
The Church and Preschool offices will be closed Tuesday-Thursday, December 24-26, as well as Wednesday, January 1.
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
December 15, 2013
Isaiah 35:1-10
Psalm 146:5-10
James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
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PASTOR'S
CHURCH GROWTH
TIP OF THE WEEK
Next time you send a "Get Well" note to a friend, mention that you've asked the NDBC staff and deacons to pray for them .
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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.
Wilma Underwood
Helen White
Miriam Wright
Nelle Holbrook
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In addition, this week we pray for...
Gordon & Billie Davis
If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call.
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DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Paxton Cooper - 1
Steven Sheeley - 2
Stacie Holloway - 2
Ali Jerden - 4
Mary Lester - 5
Susan Richards - 5
Hans-Luca Davis - 6
Jeannie Hearn - 7
Syd Janney - 7
Victoria Tunon - 7
Laura Butts - 7
Caleb Younger - 7
Sarah Li - 7
Lisa Barksdale - 8
Andrew Hardin - 9
Jack Guynn - 10
Ava Grace Cook - 10
Hunter Adams - 12
Elaine Eassa - 13
David Nelson - 13
Cristy Caldwell - 19
Charlotte Dalke - 20
Brian Hendrix - 21
Mike McIntyre - 22
Carol Younger - 22
Jenn Pittman - 23
Joan McIntyre - 24
Emma Chandler - 27
Bill Jones - 28
Mary Chance - 28
Amanda Gregg - 28
Ruth Trager - 28
Jeanne Goodwill - 30
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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. |
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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, 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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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. |
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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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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