Moderator Don Janney has called a special meeting of the Church-in-conference on Sunday, September 20, 2015, to consider the ordination of Alyssa Aldape to Christian ministry by our church. We will convene this special meeting in the NDBC Sanctuary immediately following the morning worship service. Alyssa has served as the Director of Youth Ministries at NDBC since 2013 and recently received her M.Div. degree from Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology. The Ordination Council, chaired by Karen Massey, and the Diaconate, chaired by Susan Pearson, have both recommended that our church ordain Alyssa. Please plan to remain after the worship service on September 20, to consider this important matter.

2015-2016 Children's Choirs
Rehearsals 

Directed by Ms. Amanda (cherubchoir@northsidedrive.org)

Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM in the Room 103.

 

Directed by Ms. Mary Lou (celestialchoir@northsidedrive.org)

Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM in Room 116.

 

     The Crib Room is designed for newborns to crawling babies to explore, play, sing songs, and learn what it is like to go to church in a safe and caring environment. Teachers: Christina Bayne and Lynda Day

 

     Younger preschoolers have a place to learn, play, sing, and pray in order to grow up to be the people God created them to be. Teachers: Susan Pearson and Shawn Hodges

 

     Each week, the children will open their spirits and their minds to God's love for them. Teachers: Virginia Gilbert and Rotating Teachers

 

     Students grow together through the application of Bible stories to everyday discipleship utilizing a variety of age appropriate activities. Teachers: Susan Harlan and JB Gilbert

 

     The big picture goal: to ready students for a life of thoughtful and engaged Christian faith. The youth will also participate in the Acolyte program and lead in the worship service. Teachers: Alyssa Aldape and Brian Knight

 

     This class will begin with a brief study of the meaning of sin and morals as defined and exampled in the Hebrew and Christian Testaments. This class hopes to experience God and witness the Christ, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Teacher: Mary Ann Hickman

 

     Named for a seventeenth century Baptist champion of religious liberty, this year the class will be looking at the Book of Romans, considered by many to be the ultimate guide to the Apostle Paul's theology. Teacher: Mary Lester

 

     This church school class is for middle-aged to senior men who are seeking an informal yet informative class experience. Teachers: Larry McSwain and Guest Teachers

 

     This class of 20's & 30's will gather around the table during lunch after the worship service every Sunday to examine the lectionary texts, deconstruct the sermon of the day, and fellowship together with food and drink. Teachers: Andrew Hardin and Brian Knight

 

     This class of mixed ages and stages emphasizes Bible study through a variety of resources utilizing the lectionary texts. Teachers: Cathy Wooten and Guest Teachers

 

     While open to all, this community consists mainly of tired parents who long for an hour of adult conversation about how to live out their faith as a partner, parent, and progressive Baptist in a busy and changing world. Teachers: Kristofer Schleicher, Tim Getsay, and David Bell 

     Come join us, just after the 11 AM worship service on Sunday, September 27, for our annual anniversary luncheon. Melissa Bryson will be preparing the meal. On the menu: chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana (with vegetarian reservation only), orzo, fresh vegetables, salad, and a dessert. (Vegetarian meals must be noted on the reservation.) Cost: $10/pp with $25/family max. Make your reservation for the luncheon by filling out the Welcome card attached to the Order of Worship, call the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org no later than Wednesday, September 23.

6:00 PM - Small Study Groups w/Mike Gregg, Mary Lester, & Liz Harris-Lamkin (A three-week topical study each month in the fall beginning September 17)

7:00 PM - Shawl Ministry Every 1^st and 3^rd Thursday

7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Practice
                (Beginning September 10)

     We are looking for a teacher for the 2-3 year-old Sunday School class. We have a wonderful and experienced assistant teacher as well as a paid nursery staff person committed to being there every week; we just need someone to take the lead. 

     There is no advance preparation required; just come to play, talk, read a Bible story, and build relationships with our little ones. As one of three on the team, you will be a loving face they associate with coming to church. The rewards will be great. If you love 2-3 year olds and can spare an hour for them on Sunday mornings,

     WE NEED YOU. There will be substitutes available when you must be away. Please contact Karen Perry (karen.perry@comcast.net) to discuss this important need. Thank you!

     We would like to provide "cosmetic bags" loaded with goodies to the women at the Barbara J Crofton Center. Please bring in any new, unused cosmetic bags Estee Lauder, Clinique, etc. to the church as well as any hotel toiletry items. Collection basket will be in the Narthex. Gift bags will be delivered to the women later this fall. Contact Mona Stines 404-936-8812 with any questions.

     Calling all NDBC members--older, younger, parents, singles, men or women...we need help with our children for one hour during worship every other month. Is this something you could possibly offer? Please consider getting on our nursery rotation schedule. The more folks who help, the fewer Sundays we will all have. The children will be in three different rooms by age group with a paid professional plus one volunteer in each. Have you been wondering who all these children are? Would you like to know them a little better? This is a wonderful opportunity! Please get in touch with Karen Perry (karen.perry@comcast.net) to say Yes!