NORTHSIDE NOTES: November 5, 2014
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Pastoral Reflections  by Rev. James Lamkin
"Holy Cow!"
There once was a calf named Lottie Moon. This may surprise you...especially if you grew-up like I did in the Glory Days of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Back in the day, Lottie Moon was an offering received during the Christmas season. The money was used for "foreign" missions. It was named after a woman who went to China as a missionary. Also, the offering had an Easter counterpart, Annie Armstrong. These were the closest things we had to holy seasons (not counting Vacation Bible School and Dinner-on-the-Grounds). But, back to the cow story. Clyde Fant used to tell about the Pendletons, a west Texas cattle ranch family. There were no hired hands at the ranch, just the Pendletons, a couple in their seventies, who worked from sun-up to sundown. Times were tough; and the cash flow, unpredictable. So they invented a way of saving money for causes they believed in and essentials they anticipated. They named their cows by need. One was New Rug. Another was New Pick-up. I think New Stove was the cute one. When the cows were sold at market, the money met the need that the name intended. So, yes Virginia, there was a calf named Lottie Moon. By the time the pastor left the church, he had met Lottie II and Lottie III. This was an ongoing sacrifice (sorry) because the Pendleton's loved missions. Each Lottie could have been named, A Lot More Stuff! But they valued foregoing some things so that they could give generously to other things, like the church's mission ministry. Liz and I are not cattle ranchers with intentionally named Baptist bovines. But we do place high priority on church ministries and church missions which come out of our values rooted in Christian community. We set aside at least a tithe and give it. What we call "income" is on loan from God. We are its stewards. So we name part of our income. We call it: The 2015 Budget Pledge to NDBC. We invite you to join us. Or you could just name a prize heifer, Holy Cow...and do so for God's sake. |
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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 Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Trunk or Treat was a fun evening for our church family and the community. More than 125 people attended and 20 families decorated their trunks. Special thanks to Rhonda Harris for sharing her bounce house, Josh Mudd for grilling hot dogs, and many other volunteers who helped in a variety of ways including planning, publicity, games, set up, and clean up: LeAnna Anantaraman, Barbara Atchley, Mark Bryson, Melissa Bryson, Jordan Clark, Marie Cook, Nancy D. Davis, JB Gilbert, Virginia Gilbert, Bess Goodhead, Simon Goodhead, Andrew Hardin, Jackie Hardin, Susan Harlan, Parker Holloway, Jill Johnson, Terrell Kilgore, Triston King, James Lamkin, Jane Lamkin, David Moore, Shannon Moore, Graham Mudd, Jolene Neel, Karen Perry, Kristofer Schleicher, Maria Schroeder, and Mary Lou Swann. Thank you all for making this an exciting evening for our children!
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Missions Corner  Build Day One, August 23 to Habitat Dedication, October 11 After seven weeks of dedicated labor by volunteers from nine northwest Atlanta congregations, the home is now ready for the Hill family to move in and begin an exciting new phase in their lives. Thank you to all who wielded hammers, climbed ladders, prepared food, or provided child care to make this build successful. |
 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 |
 Fall Sermon Series
"Best Practices"
September 7-November 23
Sundays @ 11 AM in the Sanctuary
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November 9 - Best Practices: Readiness
November 16 - Best Practices: Shrewd Liberality
November 23 - Best Practices: Gratitude
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Notes from the Preschool  The Preschool's Silent Auction Less than Two Weeks Away! The holidays are right around the corner! Get started early on your Christmas shopping and support our very own Preschool at NDBC by bidding on items that will make great holiday gifts. Remember to attend the Preschool's 6th Annual Silent Auction in the Fellowship Hall November 10-14, with a special preview for church members following the 11 AM service Sunday, November 9. The Preschool depends on our support to sustain its programs, and YOU can help! You're invited to come and bid on beach and lake vacation home rentals; tickets to Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the High Museum; gift baskets and home decor items; beautiful framed photography and paintings; kids' birthday parties; kids' yoga; horseback riding lessons for adults and children; rounds of golf; personal training and fitness sessions; autographed One Direction tour book; gift cards to an array of local restaurants, shops, and salons; plus lots more! The auction is open to the public, so please tell your family, friends, and neighbors. It's not too late to donate, too. Kindly submit donations to the Preschool Office by Monday, November 3. For more information, contact Auction Chair Bess Goodhead at ewgoodhead@gmail.com or (404) 683-6337. Thank you! |
 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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Choral Guild of Atlanta
2014-15 Concert Series
In Praise of Music
Featuring Franz Schubert's Mass in G
William Noll, Guest Conductor
November 16, 2014, @ 4 PM, in the Sanctuary
(NDBC member price is $10. )
The mission of Choral Guild of Atlanta is to program the outstanding choral works from all musical periods, including works that are not often performed.
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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 Southwest Grill. |
Church Council
The next Church Council meeting will be November 17, at 7 PM, in the Art & Soul Classroom, Room #202. |
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. |
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Poinsettia Orders*  November 23-December 7 It has long been our tradition at Northside Drive to give poinsettias each Christmas in honor/memory/thankfulness for our friends and family. This year our annual Poinsettia display will be in place on Sunday, December 14. After the service on December 14, you will be able to take your memorial Poinsettia home to enjoy throughout the Christmas season. Each Poinsettia plant is only $20. Order envelopes are available in the Narthex for your use-simply fill it out & drop it in the offering plate. Or call Rose Hidlay at 404-237-8621 with the number of Poinsettias you wish to give, the memorial details, and mail your check to the church office. The deadline for orders is December 7. *U.S. tax regulations do not allow us to offer contribution credit for Easter & Christmas plants because the plants are returned to the giver. |
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 Hanging of the Green
& the first Sunday of Advent
Sunday, November 30, 2014
In the NDBC Narthex & Sanctuary, at 9:30 AM
The Worship and Music Ministry Team invite you to our annual Hanging of the Green Service Sunday, November 30. This is always a special service marking the beginning of the Advent Season. The service will take place at 9:30 AM in lieu of Church School, and will be preceded by a time of fellowship and refreshments in the Narthex. During the service we will reflect on some of the Christian components of the season, and special music will be shared as we decorate the Sanctuary. Plan to bring greens from your garden (holly, magnolia, evergreens, etc.) to help adorn our sacred space.
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Church Week
SUNDAY, November 9 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Mission's Ministry Team 12:15 PM - Music & Worship Meeting 12:15 PM - Youth Encore! 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers TUESDAY, November 11 11:00 AM - Triple E WEDNESDAY, November 12 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, November 15 6:30 PM - Youth Movie Night |
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
November 9, 2014
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13
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THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAYS
The Church & Preschool
offices will be closed for
the Thanksgiving Holiday,
Thursday & Friday,
November 27 & 28.
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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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NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Claire Blackwell - 1
Grace Collins - 1
Laurie Nickless - 2
Mary Lou Swann - 2
Rob Schwartz - 7
Sylvia Dick - 7
Elizabeth Cassata - 7
Nancy de Jonge Davis - 8
Gordon Davis - 9
Larry McSwain - 10
Joel Stouffer - 10
Sheila Nicol - 13
Herb Avery - 14
Kurt Thomas - 15
Paul Fletcher - 17
Tom Vander Ven - 18
Benjamin Schleicher - 19
Louisa Schleicher - 19
Beverly Allen - 20
Conda Abbott - 21
Ted Clyatt - 22
Edith Varner - 22
Greg Hawkins - 23
Mary Margaret von Herberstein - 23
Kristin Youngquist - 24
Ian Fletcher - 25
George Smathers - 26
Teri Rhodes - 28
Reidar Bjornard - 29
Annaleigh Gregg - 30
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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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DINNER AND DISCUSSION
Young Adult
Sunday Studies
Every 3rd Sunday at 7 PM @ 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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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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available on the
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