NORTHSIDE NOTES: October 15, 2014
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Pastoral Reflections  by Rev. James Lamkin
"Fitly Spoken"
I suppose one could go for weeks before coming across the word fitly. It's not on web pages or blogs; not in email or newspapers (though, I bet it is in my college textbook on Shakespeare).
It is in the Bible...right there in the inerrant King James Version, just like God wrote it! Proverbs 25:11 says, "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Fitly means, "In a proper manner or place or time." Given this definition, there are few fitly words these days. Many words are inappropriate. They don't fit and are said at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and in the wrong way. Of the millions of dollars spent on political ads during this election season, I'm not sure there's even one fitly word in the whole bunch. "Fitly speech" is nearly extinct...but not yet...not at Northside Drive. Listen around the church. A leader will say, "I see the issue this way...," and suddenly everyone in the room gets clear. A deacon at the table will say, "Regarding the topic, I believe this...," and each person then speaks his or her mind in a non-willful way. Or, "I've prayed for discernment, and here is where I stand." When words come from an authentic place in a trustworthy way it is like a tuning fork sounding-out Middle C; knowing the pitch, the whole orchestra tunes to it. Like the writer of Proverbs said: appropriate, insightful words are golden apples on a silver tray. They are treasures. I am grateful for NDBC's lay leaders. For the most part, they are a fitly folk (though some have been known to throw a fit from time to time). Even at routine, common, garden-variety committee meetings, I hear faithful and fitting words coming from hearts and heads. When I hear a level of insight matching a level of need...when I see passion seasoned with consultation...when I hear a prayer naming that there is a Holy Other in the room...I give thanks, for these are good words, discerning words. They are fitly words. |
2015 Pledging 
Submit YOUR pledge FOR
THE 2014 CHURCH BUDGET
through any of these ways:
1- You can return your pledge card by "snail mail".
2- You can pick up a pledge card at the door of the church office, fill it out on the spot, and leave it in the envelope on the Business Manager's (Rose Hidlay) door.
3- You can pick up a pledge card in the Narthex, fill it out and drop it in the offering plate (or hand it to an Usher).
4- You can call the church office (404-237-8621), ask for Rose, and tell her your pledge (or even leave her a voice mail).
5- You can e-mail your pledge to Rose at rose@northsidedrive.org.
6- You can pledge via our website (www.northsidedrive.org) by clicking on the "Giving" link on our home page.
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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. Fall Wednesday Night Bible Study will not be meeting on October 22, due to Church-in-conference that night at 6:45 PM.
Click here for Suffering and Glory flyer. |
 Fall Sermon Series
"Best Practices"
September 7-November 23
Sundays @ 11 AM in the Sanctuary
October 19 - Best Practices: Generous 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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Church-in-conference
Wednesday, October 22, at 6:45 PM
This is your opportunity to be updated on the works of the Ministry Teams and Committees of the church. Also, we will vote on the 2015 Budget.
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Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 26, 2014 from 5-6:30 PM In the church parking lot. Get ready for costumes, candy, and carnival games at Trunk-or-Treat! This year, we'll need your help with spooky bounce houses, bean bag toss, disk drop, and much more! We're collecting extra candy now until Sunday, October 21, to insure we have plenty for our little ladybugs and Buzz Lightyears. Invite your kids, your neighbors' kids, and of course all grandchildren. Set-up will start at 3:30 PM. We'll serve hotdogs and chips for $2. Childcare will be provided for children of volunteers. Bring your festive car trunks filled with candy and put on your smiling faces! Let's work together to make Trunk or Treat a fun, community-wide event for all ages! See Graham Mudd for volunteer sign-ups at Grahamclarkmudd@gmail.com. |
All Saints Sunday
The following will be remembered during the worship service on Sunday, November 2.  Northside Drive Church Members Kent Anglin (former interim pastor) Edie Hayes Jeannie Hearn Doris Martin John Powell If you know of a church member, or staff member, that has died since All Saints Day 2013, please notify the church office by emailing renee@northsidedrive.org or calling 404-237-8621, by Wednesday, October 29. |
Special Church School Event
Sunday, November 2 Hosted by the Art & Soul Church School Class @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall  Contemporary Church/State Issues and the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty
With Brent Walker, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Rev. Brent Walker is both a member of the Supreme Court Bar and an ordained minister. He leads the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty, defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. Published widely, Walker routinely speaks in churches, educational institutions and denominational gatherings and provides commentary on church-state issues in the national media. His wife, Nancy, is pastor for congregational care at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA. Rev. Brent Walker is both a member of the Supreme Court Bar and an ordained minister. He leads the organization as it upholds the historic Baptist principle of religious liberty, defending the free exercise of religion and protecting against its establishment by government. Published widely, Walker routinely speaks in churches, educational institutions and denominational gatherings and provides commentary on church-state issues in the national media. His wife, Nancy, is pastor for congregational care at Columbia Baptist Church in Falls Church, VA. |
Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, GA 2014 Fall General Assembly Sunday-Monday, November 2-3, 2014 Hosted by First Baptist Church of Athens Click here to register online! |
Notes from the Preschool  Preschool 6th Annual Silent Auction The Preschool at NDBC will hold its 6th Annual Silent Auction in the Fellowship Hall November 10-14, with a special preview on Sunday, November 9. We encourage church members to make donations, bid on items and services, and spread the word. Open to the public. Donations requested by November 3. Thank you for your generosity and support! For more information, contact Bess Goodhead at ewgoodhead@gmail.com or 404-683-6337. |
 Renaissance, Popes, and their Pursuits TRIPLE E - with Jordan Clark November 11, @ 11 AM In the Fellowship Hall In the last five hundred years, few potentates of the western world have wielded power equal to that of the Roman Catholic popes of the 15th and 16th centuries. We will review the surprising pursuits and startling legacy of these nearly omnipotent rulers...popes primarily dedicated to personal pleasure, worldly authority, and eternal prominence.
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Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, November 17, at 7 PM, in the Art & Soul Classroom, Room #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  November 19, from 1-2:30 PM In the Fellowship Hall A book review of The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman will be Wednesday, November 19, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Nancy F. Davis will be the facilitator and Cyndi Vander Ven the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, October 19 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Children's Ministry Team 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers 7:00 PM - Young Adult Sunday Studies TUESDAY, October 21 10:00 AM - Staff Meeting 12:00 PM - ROMEOS WEDNESDAY, October 22 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga NO Wednesday Night Bible Study 6:45 PM - Church-in-conference 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal SATURDAY, October 25 6:30 PM - Youth Movie & Pumpkin Carving |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
October 19, 2014
Exodus 33:12-23 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Matthew 22:15-22
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
 NOVEMBER 2, 2014
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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.
Mary Chance
Linda Clark
Aline Cofield
Bedford & Louise Davis
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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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OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Joe Schneider - 15
Billie Davis - 15
Helen White - 15
Stuart Meeks - 15
Susan Harlan - 16
Marie Nelson - 16
Dianne DaLee - 17
Sloane Mudd - 17
Bruce Dick - 19
Janna Chandler - 20
Nelle Holbrook - 21
Miriam Wright - 21
Elizabeth Granger - 23
Triston King - 24
Cassandra McAllister - 25
Mike Egan - 28
Hartwell Dew - 28
Bernice Jones - 28
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NORTHSIDE KIDS
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 November 16 at Moe's. |
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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DINNER AND DISCUSSION
Young Adult
Sunday Studies
Every 3rd 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. |
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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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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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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| 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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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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 MINISTERIAL SABBATICAL
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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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The network is: ndbcwireless The password is: northsidedrive.
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