NORTHSIDE NOTES - April 23
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Pastoral Reflection  By James Lamkin "The Gospel of Wrong-Way Riegels" I haven't heard anyone tell it lately...so here it is...especially for the younger crowd. It is the story of Roy (better known as) "Wrong-Way Riegels." 'Twas New Year's Day, 1929. Georgia Tech played the University of California in the Rose Bowl. A Tech player, Jack "Stumpy" Thomason, fumbled during the first half. The ball was grabbed by a California player, Roy Riegels. In the confusion, Roy got turned around and ran the wrong way. A teammate finally tackled him after a sixty-four yard run just before he scored for the other team! Tech got a safety out of it, which eventually won the game. Because of this high-profile mess-up, Roy got a new name: Wrong-Way Riegels. But that's not all. During half-time, the California locker room was as quiet as a tomb. Players sat around sulking. The only sound was made by Riegels who sat in a corner, blanket around his shoulders, sobbing. All wondered what "locker room speech" Coach Nibbs Price was about to give. However, the coach said only one thing: "Men, the same team that played the first half, will start the second." This meant that he expected Roy to go out and play again. "I can't do it coach," said Roy, "I ruined everything." Putting his hand on Riegels' shoulder, Coach Price said, "Roy, get up and go back; the game is only half over." I heard Dr. Bill Hull tell this story years ago; and I remember what he said happened next. Roy, indeed, went back. Not only did he return to the field, he did so with passion and power. The crowd was blown away. It was some of the greatest college football ever played; and one of the greatest college football stories ever told. In spite of this, California lost. The mighty Yellow Jackets won 8-7. However, in an odd way, Regiels won too. Later, he said, "I wanted a hole to open in the ground so I could jump in it.... You run the wrong way with a football in front of 60,000 people, and it's pretty hard to lie out of it." Somehow, Roy grew from this. He found a strength within himself that was bigger than his mistake. For the rest of his life he would send letters to athletes who made high-profile errors, encouraging them that they can move on. On September 25, 1971, GA Tech's entire 1928 team was inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame. Roy Riegels was there as a special guest. The Georgia Tech Letterman's Club presented Riegels with a membership card (see Alumni Magazine, Fall 1971). Riegels smiled and said, "Believe me, I feel I've earned this." We make a big deal of Lent as a season of repentance, a time to stop some things and start others. But why stop at Lent? Perhaps the message of Easter is even better suited for a new beginning. Wrong-Way Simon Peter sure found it to be so. This fumbler/bumbler, was seen in the High Priest's courtyard at halftime crying his eyes out. He had denied his best friend three times. But Easter changed everything. Peter found his voice, his courage, and his destiny. Turns out, God doesn't leave us "wrong-way types" in the locker room of despair. Thanks be to God. |
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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.
April 27 - Uncle Maddio's
June 15 - Zoe's
July 20 - Moe's
August 17 - Shane's
September 21 - Uncle Maddio's
October 19 - Zoe's
November 16 - Moe's
December 21 - Shane's
For more information contact Amanda Gregg at amanda_agd@yahoo.com.
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Book Signing and Discussion
with Dr. James Mahaffey
Tuesday, April 29, @ 7 PM
In the Fellowship Hall
Dr. Mahaffey, retired senior research scientist at Georgia Tech, will introduce his latest book, containing explanations of everything that has gone wrong so far in nuclear engineering and science, but offering hope for the future of humankind. He will entertain questions on any related subject from the hazards of steam under pressure to the degree of danger in eating fish from the Pacific Ocean. The discussion is Tuesday night, April 29, at 7 PM, in the Northside Drive Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
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 28th Annual Gathering
of the Alliance of Baptists May 2-4, 2014 - Portland, ME @ Williston-Immanuel United Church "Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." ~ Amos 5:24 The theme, One New Humanity: Cultivating Racial & Economic Justice will inform the worship services, workshops, Bible Studies, breakout sessions and meals. Next year, one of the founding churches---Northside Drive Baptist Church---will host the 29th Annual Meeting, April 17-19, 2015. |
NDBC Kids' Ministry Join us on May 3, to see Charlotte's Web at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We'll meet for lunch at 10:45 AM at Atlantic Station. You're welcome to purchase or bring your own lunch! Then, we'll gather at the CPA for the Noon show.
The church will purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are $8.25/persons ages 2 and up. Children age 2 and under receive free admission. For more information, contact Rachel. |
 Youth Sunday
May 4, 2014
The youth will be leading our worship service on Sunday, May 4. We will also be celebrating our graduating senior, Will Egan. You won't want to miss this worship experience! A luncheon will be served after the service! On the menu: "Willy's" traditional Mexican food for $7.00 per person. To make a reservation for the luncheon you may use the Welcome cards in your order of service, call the church office at 404-237-8621, visit our website, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org---no later than Thursday noon, May 1.
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Triple E: Spring Picnic  Tuesday, May 13 @12 Noon At the home of Hartwell & Susan Dew Triple E will celebrate the end of the year with a picnic fellowship. For more information or reservations, contact Barbara Atchley or the church office. |
Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, May 19, 2014, at 7 PM, in the Art & Soul Classroom, #202. *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, and the Auxiliary Triple E. |
NDBC Book Club  May 21, from 1-2:30 PM In the Fellowship Hall A book review of The Aviator's Wife: A Novel by Melanie Benjamin will be Wednesday, May 21, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Marjorie Rives will be the facilitator and Jane Lamkin the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
Gas Turned Off for the Summer  May 5-September 2, 2014 As a cost savings to the church of about $9,000, the gas is turned off in the Summer and turned back on in the Fall. This is part of the summer of savings program with Infinite Energy. We will have an electric water heater for use in the kitchen during those months. |
Coffee with the Clergy
& No Church School
We will not have Church School on May 25 (Memorial Day weekend), July 6 (Independence Day weekend), and August 31 (Labor Day weekend). However, the clergy will have coffee and conversation waiting for you in the Parlor (Room 207) at 9:30 AM. |
2014 CBF General Assembly  "Woven Together" June 22-27, 2014, in Atlanta The Annual Meeting of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship will meet June 22-27, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta, GA. On Friday, June 27, from 2:45-3:45 PM, Northside Drive Baptist Church will lead a worship service at the Hyatt, with Rev. James Lamkin, preaching. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, April 27 28th Annual Women's Retreat 9:30 AM - Church School 10:25 AM - Children's Choir Practice 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Northside Kid's Lunch 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers 7:00 PM - Young Adult Sunday Studies TUESDAY, April 29 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting 6:00 PM - Atomic Accidents w/Jim Mahaffey WEDNESDAY, April 30 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY, May 3 10:45 AM - Northside Kids: Puppet Show 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Unplugged |
 Easter LiliesEaster Lilies in the Sanctuary
have been given to the honor and glory of God.
Flora Carswell
- in thankfulness
Jordan & Patti Clark
- in memory of Kemper Kirkpatrick
John & Rhonda Davis
- in honor of Virginia Shockley
- in memory of Glen Shockley and Ralph & Ruth Davis
Billie Davis
- with gratitude for the caring spirit of
Northside Drive's staff and membership
Hartwell & Susan Dew
- in memory of Charles & Mary Agnes Dew
and Harry & Betty Sue Gibbons
Paul Fletcher
- in grateful appreciation for all participants
in the NDBC Music Ministry
Jeanne Goodwill
- in memory of George & Mary Ellen Braswell
Jack & Joey Guynn
- in memory of their parents, Carroll & Grace Guynn
and Leon & Reve Adler
Jim, Gail, Nathan & Michael Hermance
-in memory of Wilbur & Wilma Hermance
and Joseph & Ruth Brown
Parker & Stacie Holloway
- in memory of Parker Holloway, Jr., Tina Holloway,
Robert Head and Stephen LaRose
Alan Johns
- in memory of family: Brenda K. Johns, Winifred O. Waddell,
Lelius J. Waddell, Maude S. Johns,
Elizabeth Wilmore Taylor, and Sibyle Sadler
- in memory of friends: Clyde Herndon,
Bernard Mitchell, Thomas Jackson
- in honor of: NDBC Sanctuary Choir & Music Ministry
Raymond & Bernice Jones
- in memory of David Gatlin
James Lamkin
- in honor of Liz Harris-Lamkin and NDBC
Joan McIntyre
- in loving memory of John W. McIntyre,
Julia McIntyre and Julian & Mary Pruitt
Hardy & Lois Pickering
- in memory of their son, Bert Pickering
- in thankfulness for their family
Jenn Pittman
- in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Pittman, Mrs. Violet Peterson
John Powell and Jose, Cynthia, Sofia & Victoria Tuņon
- in memory of Margaret Powell
W. Irwin Ray
- in memory of Walter & Margaret Ray
Becky Shoaf
- in memory of Robert & Ann Buffington
Jonathan, Barbara & Maria Schroeder
- in thankfulness for Hal Meeks
- in honor of their parents and grandparents:
Dave & Helen Schroeder and
Sergio Villaescusa & the late Maria Luis Villaescusa
Bill Smith
- in memory of his sister, Carole Melinda Kiessling
Robbye Taylor & Ann Curro
- in memory of Bob & Harriet Taylor
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
April 27, 2014
Acts 2:14a, 22-32
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31
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MEMORIAL WEEKEND
The Church & Preschool offices will be closed Monday, May 26
in observance of
Memorial Day.
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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.
Nancy Davis
Mary Dutton
Gerry Humphries
Raymond & Bernice Jones
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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.
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APRIL
BIRTHDAYS
Chance Cooper - 1
LeAnna Anantaraman - 3
Anne Hunt - 4
Linda Long - 4
Allen Abbott - 5
Dot Clark - 5
Greg Colson - 6
Jackie Mitchell - 6
Kay Braswell - 6
Allison Dick - 6
Letty Konenkamp - 8
Jennifer Sardone - 10
Mary Schwartz - 12
Brian Knight - 12
Zach Stines - 13
Robbye Taylor - 13
Suzanne Stearns - 13
Tim Whiffen - 14
Marjorie Rives - 14
Ken Brant - 16
Liam Collins - 16
Glenn Allen - 16
Daniel Moore - 16
Dick Houston - 17
Hardy Pickering - 17
Ryan McClure - 17
Wilton Looney - 18
Claire Maust - 19
Jada Getsay - 20
Heather Bongers - 20
Theresa Goriczynski - 20
Dave Wooten - 21
Patti Clark - 21
Simon Goodhead - 21
Floyd Carroll - 23
Noah Davis - 23
Gerry Humphries - 30
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PASTOR'S WEDNESDAY
MORNING
BIBLE STUDY
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.
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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS
The Cherub Choir
Children ages 2 through Kindergarten
Directed by Ms. Amanda
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
Sunday morning from
10:25-10:50 AM in the Chapel.
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YOUTH ENCORE!
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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| 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
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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. |
NORTHSIDE YOGA
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.
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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 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. |
YOUNG ADULT
20.30
 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 Saturday Night at 7 PM
Saturday, May 3, at 7 PM @ the Gilbert's Home
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 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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NORTHSIDE NOTES
ARCHIVES
Did you miss an issue
of our Northside Notes?
to read more.
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THE PAPERLESS PINNACLE
The Pinnacle is emailed
as a link to the
congregation and is
available on the
church website at
www.northsidedrive.org.
If you would prefer not to
receive the Pinnacle by
U.S. mail, please call
404-237-8621 or email us
to let us know.
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