NORTHSIDE NOTES: September 24, 2014
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Pastoral Reflections  by Rev. James Lamkin"The Craft of Faith" "Work out your own salvation," says the Epistle lesson for this coming Sunday. Note the words, your own (emphasis mine).
It's like the bumper sticker I heard about in Colorado Springs, CO, protesting James Dobson's political leveraging. It said: FOCUS ON YOUR OWN DARN FAMILY! And the word was not darn. The writer of Philippians sings a dense, theological but beautiful song about the person of Christ. The accent is on the "mind of Christ" which informs our choices and behaviors. Then comes the punch line: get to work, working out your own salvation! And...do so with fear and trembling. I like Eugene Peterson's translation: "Be energetic in your life of salvation, reverent and sensitive before God." This is the craft of faith. Living life faithfully is a craft, an art. We are craftspersons and artists. We take our experiences, ponder them through the lens of the Christian Faith, call upon our resources, and then respond as life unfolds. This is what we do at Northside Drive Baptist Church. We study the Bible. We pray. We feed hungry people. We worship God. We tend to ill persons. And we do all of this relationally. "For it is God who is at work in all y'all (Steve Sheeley translation). Yes, all y'all is our Christian modus operandi. We're not much of a seminar church. Not much of, "Five Steps to Getting What You Pray For." Not much on, "How to Be Godly in a Godless World." But we are big on: spirituality as connection with one another as we work on and work-out our connection with God. That work-out can feel like a wrestling match; other times it's more like a dance floor. Sometimes, as silent as a monk's tomb. Other times, as rowdy as a honky-tonk. Indeed, there is an art to being Northside Drive. Sunday, September 28, is our Anniversary Sunday. We turn 62. We glance through the rearview mirror. We pray about what is ahead. We party and feast. We attend to our salvation as we hone our calling, while we cultivate the craft of faith. |
 2014 Interfaith Partnership
Habitat for Humanity Build Northside Drive Baptist Church Work Days 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. |
 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. |
Family Picnic Lunch Saturday, September 27 11 AM-2 PM, on the church grounds Join us at 11 AM THIS Saturday, September 27, for a lovely, casual, and fun Family Picnic Lunch! We'll meet on the grassy lawn behind the Chapel next to the playground. Bring lunch for your family and a dessert to share with the group (avoid peanut products). Also bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, sunscreen, and outdoor toys!
See you there!!! Rachel Sherron Director of Children's Ministries rachel@northsidedrive.org |
 Fall Sermon Series
"Best Practices"
September 7-November 23
Sundays @ 11 AM in the Sanctuary
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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Children's Ministry Scribbles  Dear Northside Drive Family, On September 21, 2014, First Baptist Church of Clinton, Tennessee, voted to hire me as their full-time Minister of Children and Young Families. Consequently, this is my letter of resignation as Director of Children's Ministries at NDBC. My last Sunday at Northside Drive will be September 28. While this decision may seem rushed, rest assured that the Personnel Committee and Children's Ministry Team have already begun preparations for the future of the NDBC Kids' Ministry. During this transitional time, the Children's Ministry Team will continue their ministry to families and children. I am confident in their abilities to nurture this ever-growing ministry. They will need your hands-on help and support in volunteering with children, caring for families, and welcoming newcomers. Although I look forward to a new opportunity to grow on a professional, spiritual, and personal level, I am sad to leave my Northside Drive home. I reflect on my time here with hope, joy, and gratitude. You genuinely welcomed me to sit with you at Triple E gatherings and showed me how to be a congregation who values children. You invited me to watch your children learn to walk, talk, and express their individuality. You exercised patience as I learned the ropes of being a young minister. Thank you for being you. Thank you, for the roles you fill, both seen and unseen, in being the community of Northside Drive Baptist Church. Thank you to my colleagues for your friendship, to James and Mike for your guidance. Thank you for the leadership of Walter Grant in the Personnel Committee, Karen Perry in the Children's Ministry Team, and Don Janney as Moderator. I am privileged to call myself a "Northside Driver." Love, Rachel Sherron |
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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| The Andrew P. Stewart Center
Stewart Center Open House
Saturday, October 4, from 2-4 PM
Get to know your Stewart Center. Come meet the children, families, and Staff of the Center, and connect with others that support the organization.
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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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Church Week
SUNDAY, September 28 Anniversary Sunday 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:00 PM - Anniversary Luncheon 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers TUESDAY, September 30 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting WEDNESDAY, October 1 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 6:30 PM - Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry 7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal FRI-SUN, October 3-5 Youth ReCharge SATURDAY, October 4 Habitat for Humanity Build Day 6 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Unplugged |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
September 28, 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.
Wilton & Martha Looney
Dene Maltbie
Virginia Schwatel
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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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