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Pastoral Reflections  By Rev. James Lamkin"Weekly, not Weakly" The life-cycle of a preacher reboots every seven days. Birth and death, beginning and ending, creation and culmination...all happen every week. Clyde Fant, a teacher of preachers at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, used to tell his Minister of Music friends: "Preparing and preaching the weekly sermon is like a church musician having to write the lyrics of a song within seven days, plus draft the musical score, plus rehearse it, revise it (all within a week), then sing it before a group of listener/critics...and then, DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN THE VERY NEXT WEEK!" He had a point. Sundays come relentlessly, as do the movements of ministry. Last week, as I attended the annual gathering of the Alliance of Baptists in Portland, Maine, I was reminded of this. The Alliance is a wonderful outfit. It is like my extended family of Baptists, attempting to be faithful in our time and place. Constantly, the group prays and ponders the discerning questions: What does God want for us now? And what does God want from us now? Zach Bay says, "Hey." He was there, along with Laura Seay, whom we sent to Maine as a missionary. I also spent time at Bowdoin College reading-up on Civil War hero, Joshua Chamberlain; plus studying the arctic explorations of Commander Perry who happened to be a Bowdoin man; and, of course, doing some chapel time. The rugged and rocky coastline had its own romance and religious power. Arthur Gordon used to say, "Salt water heals: as sweat, as tears, and as the sea." Plus, I admired the haunting art of N.C., Andrew, and Jamie Wyeth. While I mused about Maine, a lot of life and death carried on back here. Surgeries, sickness, therapies, and traumas. Plus, joy. Mike Gregg tended the flock, well. From afar, I talked with Cynthia, John's Powell's daughter, as she described her grievous, but courageous choice when it was time to let John go. As Jose, her husband, put it, "God and John have already decided. Our choice is to let their choice be." I admire the brave and faithful decision of allowing natural death when it is time. From afar, I was proud of how the church tended to one another. In some instances, "Awe came upon you"...just like Acts of the Apostles reports it. From afar, I noticed the church being itself: a faith community living faithfully. Visitation, prayer, study, preparation for John's memorial service, readying for worship, and loving folk who allow it...all in a week's work for Northside Drive. That's right. You do it WEEKLY. And you do far from WEAKLY! I give thanks for the hearty spirit that abides deeply in NDBC's DNA. I figure God's grace and feisty charter members put it there. |
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Thank You Church School Teachers
Church School Teacher Recognition
Sunday, May 18, 2014
The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
~William Arthur Ward
Northside Drive is not only a church that loves to learn, it is a church that desires to teach. The teachers, community leaders, and volunteers for Church School and Children's Choir reveal that Northside Drive truly has great and inspirational people. The congregation, staff, and leadership thank you for your long hours spent in preparation, prayer, and practice.
Alyssa Aldape, David Bell, Flora Carswell, Patti Clark,
David Cook, Marie Cook, Myrtie Cope, Maria Cox,
Billie Davis, Lynda Day, JB Gilbert, Virginia Gilbert,
Amanda Gregg, Mike Gregg, Nicole Harbin, Susan Harlan,
Rhonda Harris, Brian Knight, Mary Ann Hickman,
Jane Lamkin, Mary Lester, Karen Massey, Theron McLarty,
Larry McSwain, Barney Moore, Dan Oakley,
Susan Pearson, Karen Perry, Kristofer Schleicher,
Steve Sheeley, Rachel Sherron, Mona Stines,
Joel Stouffer, and Cathy Wooten
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 A Choral Guild Concert
Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M.S. Pinafore:
Or, the Lass That Loved a Sailor
Sunday, May 18 @ 4 PM
In the NDBC Chapel
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.
A concert performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular operetta complete with soloists and narrator. Hear Ralph, Dick Deadeye, Sir Joseph, Buttercup and Captain Corcoran sing all your favorites from this hallmark work by the masters of British parody.
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Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, May 19, 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.
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No Church School &
Coffee with the Clergy
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. |
Church-in-conference
NDBC Annual Business Meeting Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 6:45 PM This Church-in-conference is Northside Baptist's Annual Business meeting for 2014. 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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Summer Church School 2014 "What are these things we believe and why?" June 1-August 24 @ 9:30 AM In the Fellowship Hall Does prayer change God? What do we do when evil things happen? What is the Trinity? Is Jesus human or divine? Is Humanity evolved or created?
These are some of the difficult questions we seek to know about God. Join Dr. Graham Walker, Dr. Martha Moore-Keish, and Dr. David Bell for a lecture series asking, "What are these things we believe and why?"
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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.
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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Touching Taliaferro with Love  June 15-20, 2014 It's time to sign up for our summer mission trip! Since 2007, Northside Drive has led a week of Vacation Bible School/summer camp in Taliaferro County, one of the poorest and most neglected areas of Georgia. Supported through individual churches and the Georgia Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, TTWL provides summer camp activities for children in first through fifth grades. If you can tell a Bible story, direct a craft activity, lead in recreation, or guide a group of lively children from one activity room to another, then there is a place for you to share your talents and love with the children in Taliaferro County. While it's great to have volunteers who participate all five days, you are welcome for any amount of time that fits your work or family schedule. For more information contact Susan Harlan, Rhonda Harris, or Barbara Atchley. |
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. |
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.
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Church Week
SUNDAY, May 18 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Northside Kids:End of Year Party 12:15 PM - Adult Ed. Ministry Team 12:15 PM - Nominating Committee 6:00 PM - Choral Guild Concert 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Sunday Studies MONDAY, May 19 7:00 PM - Church Council TUESDAY, May 20 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting 12:00 PM - ROMEOS WEDNESDAY, May 21 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:00 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal |
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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UNPLUGGED
Young Adult Dinners at Home
Saturday, June 7, at 7 PM
@ Jim & Mary Lester's Home
Sharing food and friendship that feeds 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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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
May 18, 2014
Joshua 4:1-9
James 3:1-5
Matthew 7:7-11
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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.
Betty Almeida
Reidar Bjornard
Jeff & Faye Brewer
Mary Chance
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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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MAY
BIRTHDAYS
Kate Pearson - 1
Renee Gamache - 1
John Powell - 1
Laura Seay - 1
Caroline Singleton - 2
Angeline Wamberg - 3
Nicole Harbin - 4
Irwin Ray - 5
Aidan Collins - 5
Sienna Jerden - 5
Gene Ledbetter - 6
Francie Wamberg - 7
Melissa Lester - 7
Kendall Krebs - 8
Nathan Hermance - 9
Diana Strommen - 9
Gigi Collins - 10
Josh Maust - 10
Turner Warmack - 11
Garrett Ray - 11
Randy Korando - 14
Fulgencio Ferrer - 16
Susanna Schleicher - 17
Wilma Underwood - 18
Sam Egan - 18
Judy Schneider - 19
Avi Anantaraman - 21
James Maust - 21
Beth Singleton - 23
Amy Hurst - 23
Kenneth Dean - 25
Valerie Hardy - 26
Melissa Bryson - 26
Cameron Sardone - 27
Jay Mudd - 29
Eddie Jerden - 30
Jerry Poole - 30
Sandra Prince - 30
Amy Taylor - 30
Kristofer Schleicher - 30
Josh Davis - 31
Shannon Lee Moore - 31
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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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(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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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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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