NORTHSIDE NOTES: March 25, 2015
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 Pastoral Reflections by Rev. James Lamkin
"Motion Is a Great Deceiver"
Glen Edwards was a great gift to the world; and he was a great mentor to me. A lean, lanky west Texan, his voice had the pitch of a handsaw on wood, but also it carried the language and lilt of a poet. Speed-up a Carlyle Marney recording, or slow down one of Glen Edwards', and they would sound the same in both poetry and power. Glen has been on the far side of the Jordan for 15 years now; and yet his muse is never far away...part of my low-lying cloud of witnesses. He told of anticipating a gift on one of his pastoral anniversaries at a church. He warned his kids, "Whatever they give us, look grateful." Sure enough, at the end of a worship service, the Deacon Chair called all the family forward, and the presentation was made: a camera! And yes, the kids looked grateful. That evening, Glen thumbed through the instruction book. It was a fancy camera with several buttons and dials, plus a brand new feature: a self-timer (circa: early '60's). "No need for expensive portraits anymore," the manual said, "now you can take your own photo using the built-in self-timer." However, the claim came with a disclaimer: "But, you may not look as good as you expect," it noted, "because motion is a great deceiver." When we see ourselves in the mirror, we're in motion. We comb our hair and put on make-up. However, spoiler alert: a photo "stops you still." Motion is a great deceiver. Sounds like a Lenten truth on the way to Holy Week. Shadows lengthen and the cross looms. Lent hits the brakes on our frantic pace and we are faced with a motionless self-portrait...ripe enough for confession, and porous enough for grace. Palm Sunday begins the final leg of the parade route. 'Twill be festive. Palm branches for everyone! Kids and choir will circle the congregation. Easter's coming...but we'll have to go through a graveyard to get there. In the meanwhile, we wander through the week in liturgical slow motion. We pause at the foot of the cross and look into a mirror of hurt. Since motion is a great deceiver, we tarry awhile on Good Friday; but we do not fear. We've read ahead. Easter's coming. |
 Youth Ministry News by Alyssa Aldape A Hymn Break On March 9, I headed to Washington DC for Advocacy in Action---an event hosted by the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. A group of about 50 Baptist ministers and seminarians made our way to the hill to speak to our representatives. Of course, we spoke with aides, but that did not stop us from talking about predatory lending, comprehensive immigration reform, and better practices in the foster care system. My final stop was to Representative John Lewis' office. Jamila, Lewis' legislative director, led us into his office---which doubled as a Civil Rights museum of sorts. The walls were filled with pictures of his friends---the "Big Six"---who fought alongside him in the Civil Rights Movement. My favorite picture on the wall was one of Lewis and Coretta Scott King sitting on grass taking a break from walking to Montgomery. Jamila told me the two would lead people in a hymn during breaks. Fifty years later our country celebrated the walk brave clergy men and women took in hopes of a better world. Their path was dangerous, but they walked it anyway. They walked hand-in-hand day and night stopping for breaks and singing hymns in hopes to encourage one another to keep walking. At the halfway mark through this Lenten journey I feel like I need a walking break. I need a friend to sit and hum a hymn with me. We are at the part of Lent where we can just see Easter on the horizon. In the shadow of the Ferguson investigation, awaiting news of Kelly Gissendaner's fate, Georgia SB 129, and seminary classes, I am reminded every Sunday in the midst of Lent to stop, sing a hymn, and remember that Easter is coming. James spoke about Sundays during Lent being small glimpses of Easter. The saints around me in the pews remind me of this. So we continue our journey together, singing a hymn, and walking toward Easter in the hopes of transformation. Lent reminds us of our humanity, of the world around us, and of injustice. My hope for this year's Lenten journey is that I continue to be transformed and become a better advocate for the community around me, and may we continue our faith journey together toward God's kingdom. |
 Lenten Wednesday Night Services "On the Road to Easter" February 18-March 25 6:45 PM in the Chapel The road to Emmaus (Luke 24) is our guide for the Lenten Wednesday night worship services in the Chapel. On the Road to Easter --- Testifiers and Musicians: March 25: Liz Harris-Lamkin, testifier & Alan Johns, musician |
 Stations of the Cross The NDBC Chapel February 18-April 5 The Stations of the Cross represents certain scenes in the Passion of Christ. The object of the Stations is to help the faithful make in spirit a pilgrimage to the chief scenes of Christ's sufferings and death by passing from station to station, with certain prayers and devout meditations upon the various incidents of Christ's final days. The Stations of the Cross will be in the NDBC Chapel throughout the Lenten Season. Simply follow the instructions attached to the walls and walk the Way of the Cross. |
 NDBC Youth Participate in March Mission Immersion Friday-Sunday, March 27-29 The Youth will participate in March Mission Immersion at Park Avenue Baptist Church, in Grant Park, March 27-29. This is a unique experience for youth to participate in a sustainable mission locally. It will be an exciting time to participate in the work of God and remember the call of Jesus to love others. |
 Easter Lilies Last Sunday to sign up March 29 Our personal and community histories have been enriched by our family and friends, both past and present. At Easter, the Flower Ministry Team provides you an opportunity to make a tangible expression of gratitude with Easter lilies on Easter Sunday. Your $20 donation,* in memory or celebration of loved ones, makes this memorial possible. Please sign up, March 8-29, on the Easter envelopes provided in the Narthex, or send your money to Rose in the church office with your dedication information included. Please respond by this Sunday, March 29. For more information see a Flower Ministry Team member. ~ Virginia Gilbert, Chair *U.S. tax regulations do not allow us to offer contribution credit for Easter plants because the plants are returned to the giver. |
Holy Week @ NDBC March 29: Palm Sunday - 11:00 AM, Worship Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday. On this day we remember Jesus' "Triumphal Entry" into Jerusalem riding on the back of a donkey. The Gospel writers vary on the timing of the event and even its meaning and scope. Some say cloaks were tossed on the road, others say "leafy limbs," and John's Gospel speaks of "palm branches." The 11:00 AM worship service will begin with a Processional Hymn as the children, youth, choir and ministers enter waving palm branches. It is a festive day, though a penultimate one. The joy of celebrating the Christ who reigns, will soon be followed by the juxtaposed image of the Christ who has come to die. The shadow of the cross reaches all the way back to Palm Sunday. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 2: Maundy Thursday - 6:45 PM, A Service of Tenebrae The 6:45 PM service of Maundy Thursday in the Chapel remembers Jesus' last supper with his disciples. To them he gave the commandment to "love one another." Thus, Maundy Thursday is from the Latin, Dies Mandati, or Day of the Mandate. In this quiet evening service we observe a solemn communion service at the rail and own the darkness within ourselves and our need for grace. It is a Northside Drive tradition to end the Maundy Thursday service with The Office of Tenebrae (Shadows). There are eight scripture readings. The candles in the Passion Cross and on the Chancel will be snuffed. The service will end in darkness. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 3: Good Friday - "Noon Until Three" The seven last words of Christ. Homilies presented by NDBC congregants. This is the most somber of all services. One Gospel writer comments that as Jesus died on the cross, "there was darkness from noon until three." Thus, the sanctuary will be open during this time for any who want to spend the afternoon in worship and reflection. The Noon Until Three service contains seven rhythms focused on the seven last words of Christ (a composite from the four Gospels). Each rhythm lasts about twenty minutes and includes a tolling bell, a scripture reading, instrumental music, a brief homily, a prayer, and silence. It is "come and go" or feel free to "come and stay." Steve Sheeley...12:05 PM, "Father forgive them..." Mary Ann Hickman...12:30 PM, "Today, thou shalt be with me..." JD Granade...12:55 PM, "Woman, behold thy son!" Alyssa Aldape...1:20 PM, "My God, my God why...?" Karen Massey...1:45 PM, "...I am thirsty." Dan Tatum...2:10 PM, "It is finished." Jill Johnson...2:35 PM, "Into thy hands..." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 5: Easter Sunday Worship - @ 11:00 AM What a day of rejoicing it will be! On this day we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. The choir offers joyous and celebrative music; and before we go, as always, there will be a congregational singing of The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 5: Children's Easter Egg Hunt - @ 12:15 PM Front Lawn of Sanctuary Invite the children of your friends and relatives to come to Northside Drive's annual Easter Egg Hunt right after morning worship. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ April 5: Easter Brunch at the Gregg's Home - @ 1 PM All college students and young adults who cannot go home for Easter are invited to Mike and Amanda Gregg's home for a potluck lunch following NDBC's Easter Worship Service and Easter Egg Hunt on April 5. Bring a side item or dessert to share. The Gregg's address is 2346 Thomas Rd, Atlanta GA 30318. RSVP to mike@northsidedrive.org. We look forward to spending Easter together. |
 Northside Kids
& Easter Children and Youth Waving Palms Sunday, March 29, 11 AM Worship Service Attention all children and youth! Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday! We want you to help us praise Jesus by waving palm branches in the air! Please meet Mr. Mike in the Narthex before the 11AM Worship Service on March 29 to get your palm branches and instructions about waving them in the morning worship service. Bring a friend to Palm Sunday! Donate Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt The children in our church and community eagerly anticipate the Easter Egg Hunt every year. Please donate 1-2 dozen stuffed plastic eggs (no peanut products) for the event. You may drop off the eggs at the church office during the week or in the Children's Sunday School room every Sunday until Easter. Nursery Help for Easter Sunday, April 5 Easter is one of the best opportunities to welcome guests and their children. In order to keep our nursery safe with an increased number of children during Easter Sunday Worship, the Children's Ministry Team needs you to volunteer to be in a preschool room or the nursery. Please contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org for availability and more information. |
 NDBC Organist Search The search for an organist at Northside Drive Baptist is now "officially" open. If you have a potential candidate you would like for us to consider, please let us know. The Notice of Vacancy for the position is available for viewing on our church's website, www.northsidedrive.org. There you may find three points of access for this information. Additionally you may view the full job description as set by our Committee on Staff. As the Notice indicates, all requested application materials should be sent electronically to: organistsearch@northsidedrive.org Please no recordings now. Of course, all members of the Organist Search Committee, appointed by the Committee on Staff, welcome your input and suggestions.
Application deadline: April 1, 2015.
The Organist Search Committee: Mr. Jim Hermance, Ms. Jackie Poole, Ms. Jo Meeks, Mr. Paul Fletcher, & Dr. Irwin Ray, Chair |
| Dedication for Joseph Hartwell Cassata
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015, there will be a dedication for Joseph Hartwell Cassata and his parents, Marc & Elizabeth (Dew) Cassata, at 10:20 AM, in the Chapel. Grandparents are Hartwell & Susan Dew.
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Parent, Child, Church Dedication
Sunday, April 12, 2015, there will be a parent, child, church dedication for David "Reid" Cook, III, and his family, David & Marie Cook, and big sisters, Ava Grace & Addie, during the 11 AM worship service. |
| Alliance of Baptist Gathering Schedule
Friday, April 17
8:30 AM.....Registration Opens
9:00 AM.....Alliance of Baptists' Multicultural Training
Workshop by RJM Community
11:30 AM.....Box Lunch and Community Gatherings
**Note: Friday lunch with be provided on site,
contrary to info on registration page
1:00 PM.....Workshop Session I
2:30 PM.....Break, Exhibits, Snacks
3:00 PM.....Annual Meeting: Part I
4:30 PM.....Worship I: Paco Rodes, preaching
Saturday, April 18
8:30 AM.....Registration Opens
Children/Youth meet for trip to Berea Farm
9:00 AM.....Bible Study with Karen Thomas Smith
10:15 AM.....Break, Exhibits, Snacks
10:45 AM.....Workshop Session II
12:00 PM.....Box Lunch, Community Gatherings,
and Birthday Cake for Bridges of Hope
1:30 PM.....Annual Meeting: Part II
3:15 PM.....Worship II, Rusudan Gotsiridze, preaching
Sunday, April 19
9:30 AM.....Bible Study with Karen Thomas Smith
11:00 AM.....Worship III: Mahan Siler, preaching
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Please Join Us for a Luncheon in Celebration of
Gerry Humphries' 100th Birthday!
Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 1-3 PM
In the NDBC Fellowship Hall
We will enjoy a delicious lunch and great fellowship around the tables as we celebrate a century of life experiences, grace, and gratitude for this wonderful woman in our church family. Please bring a story about Gerry to share AND an extra written copy to hand to Gerry before you speak, so that she can enjoy every word you say.
If you can't make lunch, come between 2:15-3 PM for birthday cake and to give Gerry your best birthday wishes. We can't wait to celebrate this incredible and sweet lady with you.
RSVP for lunch or for cake to Renee in the church office: 404-237-8621 or renee@northsidedrive.org . Thanks!
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A Word About Bad Weather and the Church  As a rule of thumb, we will not cancel worship services on Sunday morning except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip. Should inclement winter weather cause the cancellation of a service, here is the plan: 1) The ministers and the moderator will make the decision. 2) The ministers and the moderator will notify the deacons. 3) The ministers will email all those on the church's email list, and place a notification on the church's voice mail (if electricity and phone service are available). 4) The deacons will call members who need to be notified, but do not have email. |
Church Week
PALM SUNDAY, March 29 9:30 AM - Church School 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 5:00 PM - Northside Drive Ringers
TUESDAY, March 31
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, April 1
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 2
6:45 PM - Maundy Thursday Service 7:30 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
GOOD FRIDAY, April 3
12:00 PM - Good Friday Service |
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EASTER WEEKEND
The Church/Preschool
will be closed
April 6, 2015
in observance of
Easter Monday.
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
March 29, 2015Psalm 118:21-29 Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 11:1-11
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DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONAL
Dr. Steve Sheeley will be writing devotionals through the Lenten season. If you would like to be on his email list and receive his musings, you may email him at ssheeley4@comcast.net. May the longings of this Lenten season lead us to the resurrected Christ. |
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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.
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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MARCH
BIRTHDAYS
Dan Oakley - 26
Raj Anantaraman - 27
Calvin Dalke - 29
Walter Grant - 30
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APRIL
BIRTHDAYS
Chance Cooper - 1
LeAnna Anantaraman - 3
Anne Hunt - 4
Linda Long - 4
Allen Abbott - 5
Dot Clark - 5
Greg Colson - 6
Jackie Hardin - 6
Kay Braswell - 6
Allison Dick - 6
Letty Konenkamp - 8
Jennifer Sardone - 10
Mary Schwartz - 12
Brian Knight - 12
Zach Stines - 13
Robbye Taylor - 13
Suzanne Stearns - 13
Tim Whiffen - 14
Marjorie Rives - 14
Ken Brant - 16
Liam Collins - 16
Glenn Allen - 16
Daniel Moore - 16
Dick Houston - 17
Hardy Pickering - 17
Ryan McClure - 17
Wilton Looney - 18
Claire Maust - 19
Jada Getsay - 20
Heather Bongers - 20
Theresa Goriczynski - 20
Dave Wooten - 21
Patti Clark - 21
Simon Goodhead - 21
Floyd Carroll - 23
Noah Davis - 23
Gerry Humphries - 30
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NORTHSIDE KIDS
Family Lunches after Church Join with other NDBC families for after-church lunches once a month. Everyone is invited for a time of fun and fellowship together! Watch the church calendar for dates and for more information contact Amanda Gregg at amanda_agd@yahoo.com. |
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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UNPLUGGED
Young Professional (aka Young Adult) Dinners (Every 1st Saturday at an NDBC member's home.)
Sharing food and friendship that feeds our souls. Join us as we unplug from our busy schedules and gather for casual dinners at the homes of members of Northside Drive Baptist Church. Bring a side item or dessert and the main course will be provided. For more information, contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. Check the Young Professional event calendar on the website, Facebook page, or in print for a full list of dates. |
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (aka Young Adult) SMALL GROUP
Dinner, Drinks, & Discussion Every Third Sunday at 7 PM The young professionals of NDBC are invited to a time of casual conversation and dinner at a local Atlanta restaurant. We will share vibrant theological discussion while exploring the pub and restaurant scene. For more information, contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. Check the young professionals event calendar for a full list of dates. |
PASTOR'S
WEDNESDAY
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
with Amanda Gregg
Wednesdays @ 5:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall
Join us on Wednesdays, March 4-April 15, @ 5:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall, for Yoga at Northside Drive. Participants will experience a mind-body workout that improves well being, athletic performance and mental acuity in people of all ages and fitness levels. The class format is multi-level (Beginner-Intermediate) and will accommodate varying levels of physical fitness.
You will need to bring $13 per class ($60 for a 7 week session), a Yoga/Pilates mat, a bottle of water, and a small towel. Participants should wear comfortable, form-fitting fitness apparel. Free childcare is available in the church nursery. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amanda Gregg, Certified YogaFit Instructor at mandayoga@gmail.com.
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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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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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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
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