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Pastoral Reflections  By Rev. James Lamkin "What Do You Hear from Liz?" Many times a week, I get kind inquiries as to how we are doing with Liz's big adventure. Thank you for your TLC for me up-close and for Liz at a distance. She is at the ten week mark in her six month deployment. We get to talk to each other about four or five days a week. The following is a beautiful story. Through it, you can eavesdrop on one facet what she's up to: Donations Come with Strings Attached written by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson.  A shipment of 18 brand-new acoustic guitars arrived in perfect working condition to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 4, 2014. The guitars were donated by a United States musical instrument retailer to the members of the 380th AEW. Chapel staff and mental health office members unboxed and inventoried the guitars shortly after they were delivered. Senior Airman Jeremy Cole was the first to try out his guitar-playing skills on the new instruments. He pulled a red-colored guitar out of the box, tuned each of the six strings and began strumming chord progressions. "They played well, right out of the box," said Air Force Maj. Benjamin Carter, clinical psychologist and chief of the mental health clinic. Plans are now being developed to make the new guitars available for use by all interested military service personnel at the wing. "I was asked to help make a distribution plan with other supporting agencies for the well-being of our Airmen and Soldiers," said 380th AEW Chaplain Lt. Col. Elizabeth Harris-Lamkin. A number of the guitars will be distributed to the community activities center, the mental health office and to the Army battalions on base. Several guitars will remain at the chapel to be used in services and to be made available for check out. "This is particularly timely because we were just talking about the need for alternative activities for people who have different skills and talents, who may not enjoy basketball or sitting by the pool necessarily," said Carter. "The opportunity to work on those talents is something that helps achieve some balance while you're deployed and away from some of the other beneficial things that you might be participating in back home." Guitar classes may even be offered if instructors can be found to teach the guitar basics to any of the aspiring musicians on base. "We have many folks who are accomplished musicians, so we are going to exploring who may be available to offer some beginning guitar lessons," said Chaplain Harris-Lamkin. |
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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
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. |
NDBC Book Club  June 18, from 1-2:30 PM In the Fellowship Hall A book review of Tea with Sister Anna: A Paris Journal by Susan Gilbert Harvey will be Wednesday, June 18, @ 1 PM, in the Fellowship Hall. Jane Lamkin will be the facilitator and Helen White the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
2014 Summer Sermon Series
"Flawed Families...and the Faith They Inspire"
(Some of the Bible's first parents, kids, and couples...
and how God redeemed their mess-ups.)
June 15-August 31, 2014, @ 11 AM
June 15: Genesis 1 and 2 (Adam and Eve)
"In the Beginning: The First Family Was Dysfunctional"
Issues: Choices, Differentiation, Stuckness
June 22: Genesis 21(Hagar)
"A Certain Man Had Two Wives"
Issues: Regret and Manipulation
June 29: Genesis 22 (Abraham and the Sacrifice of Isaac)
"Why Isaac Never Looked forward to Father's Day"
Issues: Faith, Fatherhood, Absente Parenthood
July 6: Genesis 24 (Isaac marries Rebecca)
"The Flawed Marriage of Church and State"
Issues: Romance and Grief
July 13: Genesis 25 (Esau and Jacob)
"A Certain Mother Had Two Sons"
Issues: Sibling Rivalry
July 20: Genesis 28 (Jacob's Ladder)
"Wherever You Go, There You Are, Part I"
Issues: self-avoidance
July 27: Genesis 29 (Jacob marries Rachel)
"Warning: Your Kin Will Do You In"
Issues: Betrayal, Trust
August 3: Genesis 32 (Jacob wrestles God)
"Wherever You Go, There You Are, Part II"
Issues: The pain of healing
August 10: Genesis 37 (Joseph sold to Egypt)
"Playing Favorites"
Issues: More sibling rivalry
August 17: Genesis 45 (Joseph forgives)
"What you Meant for Bad, God Meant for Good"
Issues: Forgiveness, Providence, Redemption
August 24: Exodus (Moses and the Basket)
"Pharaohs that Know Not Joseph"
Issues: the anxiety of productivity
August 31: Exodus (Moses and the Bush)
"Shoeless Mo...."
Issues: Intervention, Vocation
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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
June 15 - Dr. Graham Walker
God of Love and Evil: Why Does Evil Happen?
June 22 - Dr. Graham Walker
Prayer and God: Does Prayer Change Things?
June 29 - Dr. David Bell
Creation, Evolution and Humanity
July 6 - Holiday: No Session
July 13 - Dr. Martha Moore-Keish
Christology: Jesus as Truly Human and Truly God
July 20 - Dr. David Bell
Christianity and Other Faiths: Living with Other Believers
July 27 - Dr. Graham Walker
Atonement: Christ's Death and God's Relationship with Us
August 3 - Dr. Steven Sheeley
Triune God: What Does the Trinity Mean for Us Today?
August 10 - Dr. Steven Sheeley
The Church: Body of Christ and Community of the Fallen
August 17 - Dr. Graham Walker
Eschatology: Kingdom of God and Last Things
August 24 - Dr. Graham Walker
Final Questions: The Virgin Birth and Other Questions
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 Prayer Shawl Ministry
Led by Susan Harlan
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday @ 7 PM
Come join us to knit or crochet a prayer shawl or cap. For the summer we will meet in member's homes.
June 18: Gail Hermance's home
July 2: Ann Grant's home
July 16: Susan Harlan's home
August 6: Ruth Kramedjian's home
August 20: Barbara Atchley's home
September 3: Susan Harlan's home
For more information contact Susan Harlan at 770-377-3869.
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| Missions & Music Summer Church School June 1-August 24 9:30-10:30 AM Join us beginning June 1, for Summer Church School! On some Sundays, we'll learn music: songs about the Bible, silly songs, and fun instruments. Then, we'll switch to missions! We'll hear stories about the Smith family in South Africa and the Green family in the United States, plus crafts and meaningful activities. If you're a child in Preschool-finishing 5th grade, come learn Missions & Music! We'll meet in room #102 next to the nursery. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel at rachel@northsidedrive.org . |
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, 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.
The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship are looking for volunteers to assist with the preschoolers on June 26 & 27. If you're interested, contact Rachel at rachel@northsidedrive.org.
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Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, (Part III)
The annual General Assembly of the CBF will meet in Atlanta, June 23-27, 2014. Special sessions are held early in the week, and the general meeting begins Wednesday evening with a Celebration of Co-Missioning. After dinner stories will be shared of how field personnel are being the presence of Christ in tangible, creative, sustainable ways throughout the world. The highlight of the evening will come as attendees join together in the blessing of newly endorsed chaplains and commissioning of new church planters and new Global Missions field personnel.
At this service, field personnel like Scarlette Jasper will be commissioned. She joins CBF's Together for Hope initiative as well as the Poverty and Transformation and Economic Development Mission Communities as she serves in the Appalachian foothills of Southern Kentucky (about 85 miles from Zach Bay). "I am a Rural Poverty Advocate, working with individuals and families in crisis, including the homeless, victims of domestic violence and families in financial and medical crisis." Drawing on local assets, Scarlette assists families with financial counseling, job readiness skills, and applications for benefits and services. Scarlette also coaches individuals and families to meet emotional and spiritual needs through classes, counseling referrals, and Bible study.
A special part of the week will be the worship service led by NDBC on Friday, June 27, 2:45-3:45 PM. You are invited to participate in this service.
For more information about Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the General Assembly go to www.thefellowship.info.
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 Summer Worship in the ChapelEnergy, Intimacy, & Hymnody
July 6-August 31, 2014
Energy: We are lowering our utility expenses by moving into the Chapel this summer. This expression of stewardship is environmentally responsible.
Intimacy: The Chapel is the church's original Sanctuary built in 1954; for many members, it is coming home. Also, the space encourages a close, friendly atmosphere.
Hymnody: The choir is taking a summer sabbatical (so as to return rested in the fall), so we will be singing new and familiar hymnody from our hymnal, The Worshiping Church.
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They're On a Mission from God...
Northside Drive members, Brett and Carol Younger, will be serving as Interim Pastor and Interim Educator at Santiago Community Church, in Santiago, Chile, July 1-December 1. The church is an international, interdenominational Protestant congregation serving the English-speaking community. |
Summer & LifeSpan  Come join us for fun July 10-August 14 for interesting classes, lunch and fellowship. We will begin Thursday, July 10, at 10 AM, at The Cathedral of St. Philip. For more information, contact the LifeSpan office at 404-237-7307. |
Church Week
TTWL: June 15-20 SUNDAY, June 15 - Father's Day 9:30 AM - Summer Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:00 PM - Northside Kids: Family Lunches after Church 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Sunday Studies TUESDAY, June 17 12:00 PM - ROMEOS WEDNESDAY, June 18 Pastor's Bible Study - CANCELED 1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
June 15, 2014
Genesis 2:7-8, 18, 22-25; 3:7-13; 4:1-14 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20
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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...
Jon & Janet Bell
Jeff & Faye Brewer
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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JUNE
BIRTHDAYS
Steve Konenkamp - 1
Jolene Thomas - 1
Scott Johnson - 2
Barney Moore - 3
Nancy Elaine Davis - 4
Jackie Poole - 5
James Gilbert - 6
Myrtie Cope - 8
Maria Schroeder - 8
Graham Mudd - 10
Larry Prince, Jr. - 10
Rose Hidlay - 15
Micah Nelson - 16
Naomi Lewis - 17
Gene Hill - 18
Deborah Oakley - 18
Joleen Neel - 18
David Fletcher - 21
Barbi Avery - 22
Dorsett Davis - 24
Joann Warmack - 26
Steven McAllister - 26
Lisa Bridges - 26
Jim Nicol - 27
Henry Hurst - 27
Michael Harbin - 28
Anne Maust - 29
Lois Pickering - 30
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NO CHURCH SCHOOL & COFFEE WITH THE CLERGY
We will not have Church School on July 6 (Independence Day weekend), & 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.
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PASTOR'S WEDNESDAY
MORNING BIBLE STUDY
We meet weekly
(EXCEPT JUNE 18 & 25)
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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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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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. |
NO CHURCH SCHOOL & COFFEE WITH THE CLERGY
We will not have Church School on July 6 (Independence Day weekend), & 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. |
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.
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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. |
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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. |
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.
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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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