NORTHSIDE NOTES: August 12, 2015
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 Pastoral Reflections by Rev. James Lamkin
"Thursday's Child Has Far to Go..." Do you recognize the words to the poem... the one about Monday's child and Tuesday's child? If so, then you know that "Wednesday's child is full of woe," plus, "Thursday's child has far to go." Atlanta and its challenges makes Wednesday's and Thursday's children of us all. Traffic and time are currencies used to spend our lives; and the exchange rate is tough. Most commuters are either "full of woe," or "have far to go," or both! But speaking of Thursdays...during the week of August 20, Len Willingham will begin serving as our Interim Director of Music Ministries. Though the Director of Music Ministries Search Committee is making good progress, some breathing room in their process is a good thing. So as not to rush, we've asked Len to help. Also, as you may be aware, Len was the Director of Music at NDBC 1989-1993...and he lived to tell it! Grateful am I, that he is willing to return for a spell and stand in the gap. Since Len teaches a college course north of Atlanta on Wednesday afternoons, he asked if we might consider moving choir practice from Wednesdays to Thursdays. The Sanctuary Choir discussed it and agreed. Out of continuity of resources, we are moving all Wednesday night activities to Thursdays...at least for the time being: Yoga, Bible and Topical Studies, Prayer Shawl Ministry, along with some committees and childcare. Presbyterians have been meeting on Thursday nights for years. Perhaps it's predestined. I believe these focused modifications regarding "the way we do church," are essential to our spiritual maturity and health. They are good practice. We are not the nimblest of outfits, but I think the ballast of deep traditions, plus an agile openness to the stirrings of the Spirit is life-giving. Yes, we may be "full of woe" and have "far to go"...but on most days we can name the Holy One's nearness; we can feel the love of friends; and we can experience the embrace of a congregation who doesn't let its woes call all of the shots, but goes at life dependent on the inclusive love of God. See you Thursday. It's not that far. |
Thursday is the New Wednesday!
Wednesday evening activities for the fall have moved to Thursday nights.
5:30 PM - Northside Yoga with Amanda Gregg (Beginning August 20)
6:30 PM - Small Study Groups with Mike Gregg, Mary Lester, and Liz Harris-Lamkin (A three-week topical study each month in the fall beginning September 17) 7:00 PM - Shawl Ministry Every 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Practice (Beginning September 10)
Childcare is provided.
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 Len Willingham
Interim Director of Music Ministries
lcwmsw@bellsouth.net
Len Willingham is a native of Rome, GA. He graduated from Berry College in 1970 with a Bachelor of Music degree. He graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY in 1973 with a Masters of Church Music degree. Len was ordained at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church in 1974. He served churches in Georgia, Virginia, and Kentucky for 42 years before retiring in 2010. Len was the Minister of Music at Northside Drive from 1989-1993.
Len has been active in Choristers Guild, both locally and nationally, having served as President of the Atlanta Chapter on two occasions, along with serving on the National Board of Directors of Choristers Guild for six years. He has directed choirs of all ages, from preschoolers to adults along with two college choirs, Jubilate, an auditioned choir of students from the University of Virginia, for eight years and the Shorter College Chorus for one year. He has directed community choirs in Fayetteville, GA and Athens, GA and is beginning his fifth year as the director of The Three Rivers Singers, a community choir in Rome, GA.
For the majority of his ministry Len served Baptist churches, however, he served the last four years of his music ministry as the Minister of Music at Rome First United Methodist Church. After retiring from the music ministry he has served as an adjunct director of the Shorter College Chorus for one year as well as teaching Music Appreciation for two years. Currently he is an adjunct at Georgia Highlands College, beginning his third year of teaching Music Appreciation.
Len has been married to his wife Marty for 43 years. They have three grown children, one son-in-law, and two grandsons.
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Notes from the Preschool at NDBC 
The opening of the 2015-16 Preschool year is fast approaching. Our teachers return on August 10 for a week of pre-planning. On August 14, the children and their parents are invited for our annual "Meet and Greet." Students will meet their new teachers, attend a blessing of the school year, and enjoy a Popsicle with their classmates on the playground. The first day of class is August 17. We have an exciting school year planned! I am so thankful to have Northside Drive Baptist and its beautiful campus as the home of the Preschool.
Contact the Preschool office at 404-237-9060 or visit our website at ndbcpreschool.org.
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 Linda Clark's 100th Birthday Celebration Come join us in celebrating Linda Clark's 100th birthday! The party will be held from 2-4 PM on Saturday, August 29, in the Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP by August 15, 2015, to Linda Lester at 803-604-0289 or linda_lester11@yahoo.com. Thank you. |
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Summer Offertories
Through the rest of the summer we will enjoy musical gifts from members of the NDBC family, as they present special music during the Offertory each Sunday morning. Those who will be sharing their talents with us are:
August 16: Alan Johns, piano
August 23: Mary Lou Swann, piano
August 30: Alan Johns, piano
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Church Council*
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, August 17, at 7 PM, in the Art & Soul Classroom, #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. |
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Deacon Ordination: August 23, 2015
NDBC will honor the tradition of "the laying on of hands" as we ordain two new deacons. Parker Holloway and Jill Johnson will be ordained during the morning worship service in the NDBC Chapel on August 23.
As has been our tradition over the last several years, all of the congregation will be invited to participate in this time of blessing, celebration, and "setting-apart" for ministry.
Parker Holloway, along with his wife, Stacie, and two children: Paxton and Emma, have been part of NDBC since August 2013. He and his family reside in the Smyrna area. Parker is an anesthetist with Northside Anesthesiology Consultants, practicing throughout the Northside Hospital System.Parker grew up attending Antioch Baptist Church where he served as pianist from 1998-2005. One of the greatest opportunities he has at NDBC is to worship with and through the gift of music.
Jill Johnson joined Northside Drive Baptist Church in early 2014. She has two daughters, Maggie (4) and Sydney (2, turning 3 on August 22). Jill is a native of Irmo, South Carolina (a small town outside of Columbia) and received her BA in English from Clemson University in 2000. Jill moved to Atlanta in 2003 after graduating from law school at The University of South Carolina. She practices in the business and construction litigation group at the Atlanta law firm of Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry. In her (very limited!) free time, Jill enjoys reading, running, and traveling.
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Summer Lecture Series
"How We Got Our Bible" May 31-August 30, 2015 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall 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 |
 Children's 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.
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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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2015 Interfaith Partnership Habitat for Humanity Build
October 10-November 21
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. This year we will welcome First Baptist Decatur and Temple Emmanuel to the partnership. Sign-up sheets will be available beginning Sunday, August 30.
Day 1.........Oct 10...........NDBC Lead day
(15 volunteers to build plus volunteers for child care and lunch preparation)
Day 2.........Oct 17...........(4 volunteers)
Day 3 & 4...Oct 24 & 31...not workdays for NDBC
Day 5.........Nov 7............(4 volunteers)
Day 6.........Nov 14..........(4 volunteers)
Day 7.........Nov 21..........(4 volunteers) Dedication Day
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 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, August 16 9:30 AM - Children's Church School 9:30 AM - Summer Lecture Series:How We Got Our Bible 11:00 AM - Morning Worship in the Chapel 7:00 PM - Young Adult: Third Sunday Small Group MONDAY, August 17 7:00 PM - Church Council TUESDAY, August 18 12:00 PM - ROMEOS WEDNESDAY, August 19 10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
THURSDAY, August 20
5:30 PM - Northside Yoga
7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
August 16, 2015Psalm 111 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-5
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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.
Jack & Joey Guynn
Gerry Humphries
Wilton & Martha Looney
If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call.
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AUGUST
BIRTHDAYS
Lindy Welch - 1
Jack Isakson - 2
Sabrina Thomas - 2
Jim Lester - 3
Nancy F. Davis - 5
Helen Schroeder - 5
Andrew Schwartz - 6
Sofia Tunon - 7
Alan Johns - 7
Sue McSwain - 9
David Bell - 9
Pam Whiffen - 10
Joyce Raley - 10
Carolyn Mahaffey - 11
Fay Brewer - 12
Reid Milligan - 13
Terrell Kilgore - 15
Eliza Molina - 15
Dale Schroeder - 17
Michael Fletcher - 18
Gary McAllister - 18
Beatrice Gregg - 19
Mark Bryson - 20
Sydney Johnson - 22
Jo Hunter - 24
Susan Isakson - 24
Suzanne Barksdale - 25
Jack Fletcher - 26
Curt Tucker - 27
John Davis - 27
Elizabeth Sheeley - 31
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| ROMEOS
(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. |
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Led by Susan Harlan
Every 1st & 3rd
Wednesday
(Thursdays beginning August 20)
@ 7 PM in the Parlor
For more information call Susan Harlan at 770-377-3869.
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NORTHSIDE YOGA
with Amanda Gregg
August 20-November 18
Join us on Thursdays, @ 5:30 PM, in the Art & Soul/Fellowship Hall. Classes will be $10 a week.
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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. |
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. |
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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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 PAPERLESS PINNACLE
The Pinnacle is emailed 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 call404-237-8621 or email us
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