NORTHSIDE NOTES: June 10, 2015
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Pastoral Reflections  by James Lamkin
"Bedford's Touch"
It is not every day that a pioneering cardio-vascular surgeon and charter member of Northside Drive Baptist Church, dies. Dr. Bedford Davis was both; and truly, he was one of a kind. Before leaving each pastoral visit with him, I prayed and held his hands. When it came time for his funeral, two weeks ago, I used that as the guiding metaphor for his eulogy/homily: Healing Hands. As a Renaissance Man with an insatiable curiosity, his hands did just about everything: compose music, perform music, carve wood, polish rocks, build boats, sail ships, write books, and yes...do surgery. His hands carried Operation Touch to Honduras in the 60's. In doing so, Bedford drafted NDBC youth and taught them to scrub up and help out with medical operations. His hands performed the first live TV open-heart surgery in Atlanta; and his cheerleader at Baptist Hospital was Rev. Louie D. Newton (known as "King Louie" among area clergy). In my experience, some docs are treaters of symptoms; yet, others are healers of persons. Bedford was the later. You could tell by the way he used his hands. Years ago, Dr. Lewis Thomas, the late dean of Yale Medical School, observed that although younger physicians today are superbly trained, they often lack two essentials. First, since they were the children of the antibiotic era, most have never been sick and thus cannot truly empathize with their gravely ill patients. Second, in focusing on the tools and techniques of scientific medicine, they have forgotten that all healing derives from human touch. "The doctor's oldest skill in the trade was to place his [or her] hands on the patient," Thomas said. "People who are sick long to be touched.... Medicine is no longer the laying on of hands; it is more like the reading of signals from machines." As I think about it, Operation Touch was not limited to Honduras in the 60's; it was how Bedford lived his life among our lives. This heart doctor touched our hearts. From serving as the pianist when the church gathered at Morris Brandon School during the early years, to the Allen-Davis Church School Class to which he lended his name in his later years...he touched us. Already, I miss his stories, his smile, his steel-trap memory, his humor...and his touch. |
 Missions & Music Children's Summer Church School Like last summer, some Sundays will be music focused, where children will have the opportunity to sing fun songs and learn about Bible stories through singing and playing instruments. On other Sundays, children will learn about taking God's love beyond our church walls and sharing Jesus with people all over our world. We'll hear about several families and how they responded to God's call to become missionaries. We can't wait to see our Preschool-5th Grade aged children in Missions & Music this summer! We'll meet in room #102 next to the Nursery every Sunday at 9:30 AM, until August 30. If you have any questions, please contact mike@northsidedrive.org. |
 Summer Lecture Series
"How We Got Our Bible" May 31-August 30, 2015 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall Jun 14...Greek New Testament and Canon Dr. Larry McSwain Jun 21...Translating the Bible: An Overview Dr. Steve Sheeley Jun 28...The First Generation of the English Bible: Wycliffe through King James Dr. Michael Morgan Jul 5...Holiday Weekend Jul 12...Translating the Bible and the History of the Church Dr. Rob Nash Jul 19...Is That Really in the Bible: Private and Independent Translations Dr. Michael Morgan Jul 26...Singing Our Lives through the Psalms Dr. Michael Morgan Aug 2...Understanding Translations and Versions: Pre-1970 Dr. Nancy deClaissé-Walford Aug 9...Understanding Translations and Versions: 1970-2000 Dr. Nancy deClaissé-Walford Aug 16...Understanding Translations and Versions: 2000-Present Dr. Nancy deClaissé-Walford Aug 23...Choosing and Using a Bible Dr. Steve Sheeley Aug 30...The Bible and the 21st Century Church Dr. Rob Nash |
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 God Stories
The Heart of the Bible
A Summer Sermon Series
June 7-September 6
The Bible is a library of stories. Even when it lists the Ten Commandments or Eight Beatitudes, each list fits within a story; and each story fits within God's Big Story of Love and Grace. Some of the Summer Sermons will include: David and Goliath, King David's Dance Fever, and How to Dust Off Your Shoes When You Get Rejected.
Like the rabbis say, "God created humans, because God loves stories."
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Northside Kids: Family Lunches after Church
Sunday, June 14 Join with other NDBC families for after-church lunches and play time once a month in the Undercroft. Everyone is invited for a time of fun and fellowship together on June 14! Watch the church calendar for more dates. To receive additional information, contact Graham Mudd. |
NDBC Book Club  June 17, from 1-2:30 PM Fellowship Hall A book review of The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg will be Wednesday, June 17, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Marjorie Rives will be the facilitator and Jane Lamkin the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished. |
Touching Taliaferro with Love  June 22-26, 2015 Mark your calendars! Since 2007, Northside Drive has led a week of Vacation Bible School/summer camp in Taliaferro County, one of the poorest and most neglected areas of Georgia. Supported through individual churches and the Georgia Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, TTWL provides summer camp activities for children in first through fifth grades. If you can tell a Bible story, direct a craft activity, lead in recreation, or guide a group of lively children from one activity room to another, then there is a place for you to share your talents and love with the children in Taliaferro County. While it's great to have volunteers who participate all five days, you are welcome for any amount of time that fits your work or family schedule. For more information contact Susan Harlan, Rhonda Harris, or Barbara Atchley. |
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No Church School
& Coffee with the Clergy
We will not have Church School on July 5 (Independence Day weekend), and September 6 (Labor Day weekend). However, the clergy will have coffee and conversation waiting for you in the Parlor (Room 207) at 9:30 AM.
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Bylaws Under Review
Our church bylaws provide for periodic review and recommendation to the Church-in-conference of any updates or needed changes to the bylaws. Church Moderator, Don Janney, has appointed a Bylaws Review Committee consisting of Jo Meeks, Chair; Barbara Schroeder; Tom Hicks; David Cook; George Taylor; and Dave Wooten. Please refer any suggestions or proposed updates to any committee member or email Jo Meeks at jolaniermeeks@gmail.com by July 15, 2015. For any questions, please contact Don or Jo.
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 Habitat for Humanity Build 2015 October 10-November 21, 2015 Mark your calendars for the 2015 Interfaith Partnership Habitat for Humanity Build. Our build will begin later than in previous years---October 10 with the dedication on November 21. (Think cooler weather.) October 10 will be NDBC lead day when we provide both workers and lunch. As last year, child care will be provided at the church on our lead day. Other specific work days have not been determined. Sign up will begin in late August. This year we will welcome First Baptist Decatur and Temple Emmanuel to the partnership. |
 Gas Turned Off for the Summer May 21-September 1, 2015 As a cost savings to the church, the gas is turned off in the Spring and turned back on in the Fall. This is part of the summer savings program with Infinite Energy. We will have an electric water heater for use during those months. |
Church Week
SUNDAY, June 14 9:30 AM - Summer Church School 9:30 AM - Summer Lecture Series:How We Got Our Bible 11:00 AM - Morning Worship 12:15 PM - Diaconate Meeting 12:15 PM - Northside Kids:Family Lunch after Church MONDAY, June 15 9:30 AM - Preschool Liaison Meeting TUESDAY, June 16 12:00 PM - ROMEOS WEDNESDAY, June 17 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study 1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club 5:30 PM - Northside Yoga 7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry |
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JULY 4th HOLIDAY
The Church & Preschool offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of
Independence Day.
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
June 14, 20151 Samuel 15:34-16:13 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Mark 4:26-34
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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.
Reidar Bjornard
Ken Brant
Mary Chance
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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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JUNE
BIRTHDAYS
Steve Konenkamp - 1
Jolene Thomas - 1
Scott Johnson - 2
Barney Moore - 3
Nancy Elaine Davis - 4
Jackie Poole - 5
James Gilbert - 6
Myrtie Cope - 8
Maria Schroeder - 8
Graham Mudd - 10
Larry Prince, Jr. - 10
Jacob Eassa - 11
Sandy Dunn Smith - 13
Rose Hidlay - 15
Gene Hill - 18
Deborah Oakley - 18
Joleen Neel - 18
David Fletcher - 21
Barbi Avery - 22
Dorsett Davis - 24
Joann Warmack - 26
Steven McAllister - 26
Lisa Bridges - 26
Jim Nicol - 27
Paige Whiffen - 27
Henry Hurst - 27
Lois Pickering - 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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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
(aka Young Adult) SMALL GROUP
Dinner, Drinks, & Discussion Every Third Sunday at 7 PM For more information, contact Mike Gregg at mike@northsidedrive.org. Check the young professionals event calendar for a full list of dates. |
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(Retired Older Men Eating Out)
Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12 PM-1 PM (bring your lunch money)!
Piccadilly Cafeteria
1715 Howell Mill Rd
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PASTOR'S WEDNESDAY
BIBLE STUDY
Every Wednesday 10:30-11:30 AM Conference Room All are invited. |
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NORTHSIDE YOGA
with Amanda Gregg
Join us on Wednesdays, May 6-June 17 @ 5:30 PM, in the Fellowship Hall.
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Led by Susan Harlan
Every 1st & 3rd
Wednesday
@ 7 PM in the Parlor
For more information call Susan Harlan at 770-377-3869.
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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. 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. |
Wi-Fi is available in the educational building as well as the Fellowship Hall and youth area.
The network is: ndbcwireless The password is: (not required)
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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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