NORTHSIDE NOTES: September 23, 2015 
Anniversary Sunday Luncheon 
Sunday, September 27
@ 12:15 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Today is your last chance to sign-up for the luncheon!
     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 calling the church office at 404-237-8621, or email your reservation to info@northsidedrive.org TODAY.
children's choir
2015-2016 Children's Choirs
Rehearsals
 

The Cherub Choir - Children ages 2 through Kindergarten
Directed by Ms. Amanda (cherubchoir@northsidedrive.org)
Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM in the Room 103.
 
The Celestial Choir - Children in grades 1-5
Directed by Ms. Mary Lou (celestialchoir@northsidedrive.org)
Sunday morning from 10:25-10:50 AM in Room 116.
HandbellsNorthside Drive Ringers
Each Sunday @ 5 PM
Balcony Handbell Room
     The Northside Drive Ringers is Northside Drive's adult Handbell ensemble, ringing three octaves of Schulmerich Handbells. This group will begin weekly rehearsals this Sunday, September 27. The Handbells play in Sunday morning worship several times throughout the year. All are invited to join, but basic music reading skills are required.
Church School Class Options for 2015-2016
Each Sunday from 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
 
Crib Room and Nursery: (Room 100)
     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
 
Twos and Threes: (Room 101)
     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
 
Fours and Fives: (Room 102)
     Each week, the children will open their spirits and their minds to God's love for them. Teachers: Virginia Gilbert and Rotating Teachers
 
School Age Children: (Room 204)
     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
 
Youth: (Undercroft)
     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
 
Friendship Class: (Room 205)
     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
 
Roger Williams Class: (Room 201)
     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
 
Allen-Davis Class: (Room 203)
     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
 
At the Table Class: (Off Campus After Worship)
     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
 
Art & Soul Class: (Room 202)
     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
 
Tired Parents Class: (Room 207)
     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 
Thursday is the New Wednesday!

  6:00 PM - Small Study Groups w/Mike Gregg, Mary Lester,
                  & Liz Harris-Lamkin (A three-week topical study each
                  month in the fall through November 19.)
  7:00 PM - Shawl Ministry Every 1st and 3rd Thursday
  7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Practice

Childcare is provided.

Thursday Night Study Group

September 17-November 19
Art & Soul Classroom @ 6:00 PM


"Facing Life's Challenges"
by Mike Gregg
September 17, 24, October 1
     Facing Life's Challenges explores four significant challenges common to most persons of faith. They are challenges faced by every generation of believers. They are neither simple nor easy to ponder. 
     First is the challenge of new light. What do we do when we see new light on old truth? Do we close our eyes and pretend not to see? Or do we follow new light into the pain and joy of growing and changing? 
     Second, we face the challenge of time's limits. We will not live on this planet forever. There is a limit to the time of our lives. Parents are aging. Children are growing. The years are passing. How can we best live each of our days, keeping in mind that any one of our days could be our last? 
     Third is the formidable task of living with mystery. Tragedy, suffering, and pain leave us struggling to understand the incomprehensible and inexplicable mystery of life. Real spiritual maturity means being at home with mystery and choosing silence over inadequate explanations. 
    Fourth is the endeavor of authentic spirituality. Is there an authentic Christ-centered spirituality for sincere followers of Jesus who don't feel at home with often self-righteous hyper-religion, on the one hand, or cool nonchalance, on the other?

Scriptures: Luke 5:33-39; Psalms 39:4-6; Mark 13:32-37; Job 42:1-9; Romans 14:1-15

Sessions Included: The Challenge of New Light; The Challenge of Time Limits; The Challenge of Living with Mystery; The Challenge of Authentic Spirituality 
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"Romans: The Letter that Changed Christian History" 
by Mary Lester
October 8, 15, 22
     Phoebe, a deacon from the Cenchrea church, trudged up the streets of Rome, looking for the house of the well-known Christian leaders Priscilla and Aquila. She had agreed to deliver a letter to the church in Rome on Paul's behalf while there on business. After nearly an 800-mile journey from Corinth, Greece, Phoebe had arrived in the mighty seat of the Roman Empire holding nothing less than what would become one of the mightiest books of the canon. 
      What was so urgent that Paul needed to write to the Christians in Rome? On the one hand, Paul was laying the groundwork for his upcoming visit as well as preparing his readers for future requests to help in his church-planting efforts. After leaving Corinth, Paul planned to travel east to Jerusalem and then reverse course and head west to Spain. On the way to Spain, he would stop in Rome to meet the Christians there and seek their help for the Spanish mission.
     This was not the only reason, however. If Paul simply wanted to send greetings and alert the Roman church that he would like their help in future missions efforts, he didn't need to compose such a magnum opus. Why did he do it? What was the purpose of this massive theological treatise? Why did he choose this letter to explain his theology more fully than he did anywhere else? What does this theological book have to say to us today? These are the ultimate questions of Romans, written by the Apostle to the Gentiles in the greatest Gentile city of the day. Join us in a study of this life-altering work from Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles.
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"Understanding Ruth"

by Liz Harris-Lamkin
November 5, 12, 19
     In these engaging sessions Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe takes you on an enlightening journey through the Book of Ruth. This is a lively and thoughtful examination. Dr. Wolfe considers the vulnerability of widows and the difficult situation of foreigners in biblical times. She explores themes of loyalty, bitterness, courage, poverty and seduction. What really happened on the threshing room floor? Combining humor and careful scholarship, this study invites you to re-read the book with new insight and understanding for all its characters, especially the intelligent, confident---even uppity---heroine Ruth.
Cosmetic Bags and Toiletries
     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.
Attention from the Children's Ministry Team
     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!
WANTED: Adults to be with our children one hour every other month. 
     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!
Trunk-or-Treat
Sunday, October 25, 2015
5-6:30 PM in the church parking lot
     Get ready for costumes, candy, and carnival games at Trunk-or-Treat! This year, we'll need your help with spooky bounce houses, bean bag toss, disk drop, and much more! We're collecting extra candy now until Sunday, October 18, to insure we have plenty for our little ladybugs and Buzz Lightyears. Invite your kids, your neighbors' kids, and of course all grandchildren.
     Set-up will start at 3:30 PM. We'll serve hot dogs and chips for $2. Childcare will be provided for children of volunteers. Bring your festive car trunks filled with candy and put on your smiling faces! Let's work together to make Trunk or Treat a fun, community-wide event for all ages! Contact Sarah Milligan for volunteer sign-ups at sarahwolffmilligan@gmail.com.

Volume 7 - Issue 38

THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT 
September 27, 2015
Esther 4:3, 10-17
James 5:13-20
Mark 9:38-50
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2015 HABITAT BUILD
October 10-November 21
 
Day 1...Oct 10
NDBC Lead day
(15 volunteers to build plus volunteers for child care and lunch preparation)
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Day 2...Oct 17

(4 volunteers)
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Day 3 & 4...Oct 24 & 31

not workdays for NDBC
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Day 5...Nov 7

(4 volunteers)
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Day 6...Nov 14

(4 volunteers)
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Day 7...Nov 21

Dedication Day
(4 volunteers)
HIGHLIGHTS
Anniversary Luncheon
Children's Choirs
Northside Drive Ringers
Church School
Thursdays @ NDBC
Thursday Small Group
Mission Committee Needs
Children's Ministry Team
WANTED: Adults to...
Trunk-or-Treat
Habitat Build
Birthdays
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.

Dene Maltbie
Helen White
Miriam Wright
Nelle Holbrook

If you would like your name placed on our rotating TLP list, please give the church office a call.
SEPTEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Beth Laxton - 1
Joseph Cadaret - 1
Kristi Wamberg - 2
Linda Clark - 4
Dan Tatum - 6
Amy Bell - 6
Kat Wall - 9
Marie Cook - 9
Liz Harris-Lamkin - 11
Tim Getsay - 12
Jane Lamkin - 13
Alyssa Aldape - 13
JB Gilbert - 14
Betsy Walker - 14
Suzette Knight - 15
Will Ervin - 15
Susan Pearson - 15
Megan Hendrix - 15
Theresai Manley - 17
Hal Meeks - 18
Tom Hicks - 18
Karen Massey - 18
Henry Collins - 18
Cyndi Vander Ven - 19
Reid Cook - 19
Linda Bridges - 20
Rebecca Moore - 20
Kendall Konenkamp - 21
Jake Baumstark - 21
Willie Hicks - 21
Becky Shoaf - 22
Bil Cadaret - 22
Keith Milligan - 22
Ingrid Bongers - 24
Mary Dutton - 25
Ann White Morton - 27
Paxton Holloway - 28 
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 

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.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
shawl
Led by Susan Harlan

Every 1st & 3rd

Thursday

@ 7 PM in the Parlor

For more information call Susan Harlan at 770-377-3869.

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

stained glass book

 

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.

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
at info@northsidedrive.org to let us know. 

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CHURCH WEEK
SUNDAY, September 27
  9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's
              Choirs Rehearsals
11:00 AM - Morning
                 Worship
12:15 PM - Anniversary
                 Luncheon
12:15 PM - Northside Kids:
              Family Play Time
TUESDAY, September 29
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
WEDNESDAY, Sept 30
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible
                 Study
THURSDAY, October 1
  6:00 PM - Thursday Study
                 Group
  7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl
                 Ministry
  7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir
                 Rehearsal
Northside Drive Baptist Church is affiliated with 
the Alliance of Baptists and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
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Renee Gamache
Northside Drive Baptist Church | 3100 Northside Dr NW | Atlanta GA | 30305
404-237-8621 | northsidedrive.org