NORTHSIDE NOTES: September 17, 2014
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Pastoral Reflections  by Rev. James Lamkin"Good Stewards of These Good Times" The words above contain the advice given me by an older member of NDBC last week as he pointed to the newcomers, the number of kids, the energy around children's music, plus the young professionals showing-up in worship and amongst the church these days. Fortunate, am I, to have such wise advisors among our elders. I agree on several levels. First, steward is the right word. Jesus used it a lot. A steward is not an owner, just an intermediate caretaker. We tend the shop, for a while, on behalf of another. We think of NDBC as belonging to us. Actually, our church, all churches, and all that is, really belongs to God. We are not possessors, we are stewards...and only for a while. Second, good stewards. Jesus told stories of caretakers who did sloppy jobs, and contrasted them with stewards who excelled. What differentiated the two was management by trust and faith, rather than fear and anxiety. Third, "These good times." As the gospel song puts it, "We're just a'passin' through." But while here, how do we do our best with what we've been loaned (our stuff, our property, our money, and our time)? Pretty soon, we must give it all back. The feeling of good times comes and goes. All living things have life-cycles. In my time with NDBC, I've seen days of plenty and days of want. And I've watched areas of the church fluctuate with the numbers of youth and children and senior adults. And while one group feels good, another group doesn't. Ups and downs are the norm. But back to these times...these good times now. What a gift! What a responsibility! On our watch, how shall we be generous and gracious, rather than greedy and grasping? How do we trust our traditions, while trusting God's innovative Holy Spirit (the rascal of the Trinity)? Autumn is the season when churches ponder such things. We do so physically (building and property), fiscally (budget, pledging, and apportionment), and spiritually (mission, vision, liturgy, calling). The older member who said, "Good stewards of these good times," was lobbying for the new members and all the presence, joy, and spunk they bring...spunk just like charter members Glenn Allen, Dr. Bedford Davis, and Louise Davis brought to our founding sixty-two years ago next week. Talk about, "Good stewards of good times!" |
 Fall Sermon Series
"Best Practices"
September 7-November 23
Sundays @ 11 AM in the Sanctuary
September 21 - Best Practices: Generosity
September 28 - Best Practices: Leadership
October 5 - Best Practices: Intention
October 12 - Best Practices: Prayer
October 19 - Best Practices: Stewardship
October 26 - Best Practices: Reformation
November 2 - Best Practices: Sanctification
November 9 - Best Practices: Readiness
November 16 - Best Practices: Shrewd Liberality
November 23 - Best Practices: Gratitude
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 Fall Wednesday Night Bible Study
Suffering and Glory: A Study of 1 Peter Led by Cyndi Vander Ven September 10-November 19 @ 6:30 PM, Room #202 The Apostle Peter wrote this epistle to a church facing serious trials. Understandably, they focused on the suffering that had beset them. At times, we also have difficulty with spiritual myopia: the inability to see beyond the immediate to the glory God promises. Are suffering and glory only the provenance of persecuted churches? Just what does Peter describe as suffering? What glory does he reveal, and is it meant for us? What is to be our focus? And just where does the "name it and claim it" gospel fit into Peter's story? Follow the thread of these two themes throughout 1 Peter and see how the grace of God is revealed in both. Click here for Suffering and Glory flyer. |
Celebrating New Additions to Church School  Feet pitter-pattered around breakfast tables, down the hallways, and up the aisles. Grins missing one or two teeth shone throughout the Fellowship Hall as teachers called rosters. Heads, arms, and legs bounced with excitement for the day's festivities. In early September, children, youth, and adults gathered to celebrate the arrival of a new Church School year at the annual Church School Kick-Off. Breakfast casseroles, fruit, and baked breakfast breads lined a wall of the Fellowship Hall. As people finished their feasts, Mike Gregg kicked-off our Church School introductions. We announced the grand opening of the Crib Room, Mother's Room, and Celestial Choir Room. Mary Lou Swann, our new Director of Children's Choirs, expressed her enthusiasm for this year's choirs. Children's Church School Teachers greeted their new students with arms open wide. During the Church School hour, the sound of voices singing, instruments clanging, and pianos chiming drifted in the air. Eighteen Cherubs, ages 2-5, gathered in semi-circles around Amanda Gregg, merrily mirroring her arm movements. The scent of fresh paint lingered in the re-purposed Room 116, now the Celestial Choir's meeting place. As parents gathered to take their children to worship, mothers oohed and awed over the hospitable Mother's Room. Throughout the worship service, babies explored their new Crib Room. The Kick-Off day proved itself worthy of celebration. Celebration for new rooms, new students, new teachers, and a new year. In the coming days, let's watch and listen for more reasons to celebrate. Let's give thanks. |
 2014 Interfaith Partnership
Habitat for Humanity Build Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days Day 4 - September 20 - Not a work day for NDBC.
Day 5 - September 27 (5 Volunteers)
Day 6 - October 4 - NDBC Lead Day (8 Volunteers)
Day 7 - October 11 - Dedication Day (5 Volunteers)
A copy of the complete work day schedule can be found in the Chapel entrance hallway or online at http://www.northsidedrive.org. |
Anniversary Sunday Luncheon  Sunday, September 28, 2014 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall Join us, following the 11 AM worship service on Sunday, September 28, for our annual anniversary luncheon. Melissa Bryson will again be catering the meal (menu pending). Cost will be $10 per person, with a $25 family cap. To make a reservation for the luncheon you may use the Welcome card attached to the Order of Worship, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than Wednesday, September 24. --------------------------------------------------------- Following the luncheon we will meet briefly in the Chapel for a time of celebration and joy as we give thanks and dedicate the beautiful organ that Alan Johns has so graciously donated to the church. |
Northside Yoga 
YOGA meets on Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall with Amanda Gregg. 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 visit www.northsidedrive.org.
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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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Prayer Shawl Ministry
Led by Susan Harlan
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday
@ 7 PM in the Parlor
Come join us on the first and third 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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Outreach Opportunity for Northside Drivers and guests...
NDBC Member, Kurt Thomas
to appear at Eddie's Attic.
"Barry Waldrep with special guest, Kurt Thomas"
Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 9:30 PM, at Eddie's Attic
TICKETS: advance general admission: $12; at the door: $16; table of 4 reserved seats: $60 (Table seats must be purchased in multiples of 4.) Advanced sales end at 5 PM the day of each show. Remaining tickets are available at the door.
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| The Callaway Cup Corrected
The Callaway Cup golf tournament is scheduled for October 12! The after-church outing is for all members, regardless of age, gender or handicap. This is an early notice to SAVE THE DATE (10/12/14). To sign up call Hal Meeks: c. 404-293-4042; h. 404-352-2438, o. 404-844-2756 or email rhalmeeks@gmail.com.
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Missions Corner
Bags of Hope!
Serving a meal at the Barbara J. Crofton Center is always a truly rewarding experience. On our last visit, Susan Harlan, Susan Pearson, and Barbara Atchley found it to be even more so! Thanks to the hard work of Mona Stines and the sharing of resources by many others, we were able to listen to squeals of delight as the ladies went through the toiletry bags we had brought. Cries of "Pink is my favorite color" and "Oh, I love this blue one" were accompanied by all the ladies receiving a toiletry bag of items that they really seemed thrilled about.
So thank you Mona and everyone who saves their toiletries for us to share. And if you'd like to get in on the fun we will be serving dinner again at the center soon! Stay tuned for details!
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Church Week
SUNDAY, September 21 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Children's Ministry Meeting 12:15 PM - Mission's Ministry Meeting 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Sunday Studies MONDAY, September 22 7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting TUESDAY, September 23 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY, September 24 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 6:30 PM - Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY, September 27 Habitat for Humanity: Build Day 5 11:00 AM - Northside Kids: Family Picnic |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
September 21, 2014
Exodus 16:2-15 Philippians 1:21-30 Matthew 20:1-16
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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...
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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SEPTEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Beth Laxton - 1
Joseph Cadaret - 1
Kristi Wamberg - 2
Linda Clark - 4
Dan Tatum - 6
Amy Bell - 6
Marie Cook - 9
Jeff Harbin - 10
Liz Harris-Lamkin - 11
Tim Getsay - 12
Jane Lamkin - 13
Alyssa Aldape - 13
JB Gilbert - 14
Betsy Walker - 14
Suzette Knight - 15
Will Ervin - 15
Susan Pearson - 15
Megan Hendrix - 15
Theresai Manley - 17
Hal Meeks - 18
Tom Hicks - 18
Karen Massey - 18
Henry Collins - 18
Cyndi Vander Ven - 19
Linda Bridges - 20
Rebecca Moore - 20
Kendall Konenkamp - 21
Jake Baumstark - 21
Becky Shoaf - 22
Bil Cadaret - 22
Keith Milligan - 22
Ingrid Bongers - 24
Mary Dutton - 25
Ann White Morton - 27
Paxton Holloway - 28
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 MINISTERIAL SABBATICAL
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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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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. |
| 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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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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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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