NORTHSIDE NOTES - January 15, 2014

Pastoral Reflection

By James Lamkin

To Make it Look Easy...

The story goes that Ginger Rogers once asked Fred Astaire, "Why do you work so hard and rehearse so much?"

Legend has it that Fred said back, "To make it look easy."

He would practice for hours in front of a mirror watching the movement and placement of his hands and feet.

When performing, he looked like a man totally at ease with his body. His steps were fluid and graceful and had the illusion of improvisation, just made-up on the spot.

The real truth was that all was practiced down to the last detail.

What was he up to with all this practice? "To make it look easy," he said.

At NDBC, I have the best seat in the house. I get to see folk do many of the invisible ministries behind the scenes. Though the list is far from exhaustive, I was taking note of several at the Church Council meeting Monday night. To the uninformed, they, "make it look easy."

Jack Guynn reported that the 2014 Budget Pledge Campaign was done and it was a success. I am grateful for the focused leadership Jack provided during a terribly challenging time for both Joey and Jack. Under his leadership, we pledged sacrificially and hit the mark within the comfort zone. He brought the recommendation that we precede. The Church Council blessed that word. And at the end of this month, the Church-in-conference will vote on the recommendation. To me as a non-Finance Committee member, they, "made it look easy." But, I know better.

Barbara Atchley updated us on missions: the missions committee's work with a Women's Shelter and the upcoming Souper Bowl Sunday raising money for world hunger. Mike Gregg chimed in that the eatin' event was a great one that draws a lot of NDBCers who enjoy being together. Again, they, "made it look easy." But I know better.

Ruth reported on the Deacons. They are doing a great job inviting connectedness and staying connected. Whatever spirituality is, it is about relationship. They, "made it look easy." But, I know better.

As the year rocks-on, many good things will happen among us. These may look easy; but the rest of the story is that the staff and members and guests and God all work together for good.

Let's keep working.

Let's dance.

Pastor's Wednesday Morning Bible Study

Wednesdays in 2014

@ 10:30 AM, in the Conference Room

We meet weekly from 10:30-11:30 AM, in the church's Conference Room. 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.

Seven More Weeks!

A Book on the Boundary:

A Study of Deuteronomy

Led by Rev. Mike Gregg

January 15-February 26, @ 6:30 PM

In Room 202

We will take seven more weeks to complete our study of the book of Deuteronomy before the beginning of Ash Wednesday and Lent. You have not missed much, so come and join the discussion. If you are new, Mike will provide you with information and materials from the previously studied chapters.

A Summary: 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, & 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

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. Northside kids

January 19 - Zoe's
February 23 - Moe's
March 16 - Shane's

For more information contact Amanda Gregg at amanda_agd@yahoo.com.

Vocal Recital

By Paul Fletcher

Sunday, January 19, at 4 PM, in the Chapel

You are invited to attend a voice recital presented by Antoine Griggs, the bass staff singer in our Sanctuary Choir. The program will be this Sunday, January 19, at 4 PM, in the NDBC Chapel. The music will be beautiful, plus you will have an opportunity to support this young musician as he presents this program in pursuit of a graduate degree in vocal performance at Georgia State University.

LifeSpan Resources

The winter quarter of LifeSpan Resources at Peachtree Road UMC begins January 23, and will run through March 7. Come join your friends and may interesting classes. 404-237-7307

Sanctuary Flowers

Would you like to participate in beautifying our Sanctuary with flowers for 2014? Now is the time to sign up. The price is $100, or you can share the cost with someone. If you are interested please call Nancy F. Davis at 404-252-9154.

Souper Bowl Sunday

SAVE THE DATE

January 26, 2014, @ Noon

In the Fellowship Hall

Volunteers are needed to either prepare a pot of soup or chili, or to bake cookies or brownies!

If you are not fond of cooking we can always use help with set-up or clean-up. Whatever your talents are, join us that day for fellowship and fun. The donations we collect that day help support the Hunger Fund. To volunteer contact Mona Stines at mona.stines@att.net or 404-936-8812.

A Note of Thanks

To My Friends at Northside Drive Baptist Church:

Thank you for remembering me on my birthday. Your notes and cards were a reminder of just how caring and thoughtful my church family is.

~ Dene Maltbie

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Dear Church Family,

Thank you all so much for your prayers, love and concern you have given Raymond and I these past few months. You have blessed us with flowers, food, cards and emails. We are both grateful for our church family who continue to bless and support us.

~ Raymond and Bernice Jones

Church-in-conference

Wednesday, January 29, 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!

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.

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.

Church Week

SUNDAY, January 19

9:30 AM - Church School

10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice

11:00 AM - Morning Worship

12:15 PM - Adult Ed Ministry Team

5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers

7:00 PM - Young Adult Sunday Studies

MONDAY, January 20 - Martin Luther King Day

Church/Preschool Offices Closed

TUESDAY, January 21

10:00 AM - Staff Meeting

12:00 PM - ROMEOS

WEDNESDAY, January 22

10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study

5:30 PM - Northside Yoga

6:30 PM - Deuteronomy Bible Study

7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS

The Cherub Choir - Children ages 2 through Kindergarten

Directed by Ms. Amanda (cherubchoir@northsidedrive.org)

Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM

in the 2s & 3s Church School classroom (#102).

The Celestial Choir - Children in grades 1-5

Directed by Ms. Nicole (celestialchoir@northsidedrive.org)

Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM in the Chapel.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
shawl

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.

NORTHSIDE YOGA
Yoga logo

YOGA meets on Wednesdays @ 5:30 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.

Volume 6 - Issue 3

MLK HOLIDAY

The Church & Preschool offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 20, 2014.

THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT

January 19, 2014

Isaiah 49:1-7

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

John 1:29-42

HIGHLIGHTS

Morning Bible Study

Northside Kids

LifeSpan Resources

Souper Bowl Sunday

Church-in-conference

Church Calendar

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 Jack & Joey Guynn

If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call.

JANUARY

BIRTHDAYS

Chelsea Clarke - 1

Len Shelton - 2

Barbara Schroeder - 2

Dene Maltbie - 3

Gary Clark - 3

Jon Bell - 4

Katherine Bryson - 6

John Davis - 6

Bev Hall - 7

Witt Dietrich - 7

William High - 7

Joyce Wilson - 7

Ruth Kramedjian - 7

Don Janney - 9

Cynthia Tunon - 9

Pam Wamberg - 9

Charlton Roberts - 14

Libby Martin - 15

Sebastian Almeida - 15

Jeanne Hill - 16

Jane Jerden - 16

Anne Ledbetter - 16

Fabio Molina - 16

Lindsay Dietrich - 16

Donna McLarty - 17

Vanita Morgan - 17

Annie Tucker - 19

Gene Bridges - 19

Gail Hermance - 22

Harry Mathis - 22

Luke Fletcher - 22

Nancy Hall - 23

Clara Harbin - 24

Will Egan - 25

Jackson Singleton - 25

Stephanie Jones - 25

Michael Hermance - 26

Lanier Meeks - 28

Betty Almeida - 29

Karen Perry - 29

Riley Isakson - 31

ROMEOS
(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

1715 Howell Mill Rd

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.

UNPLUGGED

Young Adult Dinners at Home

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.