NORTHSIDE NOTES: May 11, 2016
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 2016 Preschool Graduation You are invited to the
2016 graduation ceremony of
The Preschool at NDBC on
at 10:30 AM, in the Chapel.
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Update on NDBC Discernment Process
By Don Janney, Church Moderator
On behalf of the Church Council, I want to thank all NDBC members who participated in our Discernment Process concerning whether to offer the ministry of marriage to same-sex couples within our congregation. The discussions during this process led us to adopt the following statement of policy at a special called meeting of the Church-in-conference on April 17, 2016:
Northside Drive Baptist Church, believing in the love of God for all persons, will provide equal access to all facets of the life and ministry of our church (including membership, baptism, ordination, marriage, teaching, staffing, and leadership) without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Of 115 ballots cast at the meeting on April 17, there were 99 votes (86%) in favor of the policy and 16 votes (14%) in opposition to the policy. There was also one recorded abstention.
As a result of our adoption of this statement of policy, we need to revise our current wedding policy, primarily to incorporate gender-neutral terminology in the policy and to modify some outdated provisions. Theresa Goriczynski, who has been the chair of our Wedding Committee for several years, will serve as chair of an ad hoc committee to revise our wedding policy. Ken Brant, Cheryl Dewell, Brian Knight, and Elizabeth Sheeley will serve with Theresa as members of this ad hoc committee.
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 Church Work Day Saturday, May 14, from 9 AM-1 PM Mark your calendar! It is time for the next all-church clean up and work day. We have many different jobs that need some willing hands! Join us from 9 AM-1 PM on Saturday as we spruce up the inside of the church while others accomplish outside landscaping tasks. This is a great way to serve with your friends and family for a few meaningful hours. We will have the needed supplies ready; simply contact the church office to let us know you are participating. Childcare and snacks will be provided. |
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Choral Guild Concert
"The Life of Stephen Paulus"
(featuring his well known works, as well as,
those of his mentor Robert Shaw)
May 15 @ 4 PM in the Chapel
NDBC member ticket price is $10.
The Choral Guild of Atlanta concludes its 76th season with popular and enduring works by the late Stephen Paulus, the first composer in residence with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under the great master, Robert Shaw. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of his birth, also highlighted are arrangements by Shaw and his prolific partner Alice Parker.
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 NDBC Book Club
May 18, from 1-2:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall
A book review of The Cleaner of Chartres by Salley Vickers will be Wednesday, May 18, at 1 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Robbye Taylor will be the facilitator and Marjorie Rives the hostess. Bring your lunch; dessert and beverages will be furnished.
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| Church School Teacher Recognition
Sunday, May 22, 2016
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
~William Arthur Ward
Northside Drive is not only a church that loves to learn, it is a church that desires to teach. The teachers, community leaders, and volunteers for Church School and Children's Choirs reveal that Northside Drive truly has great and inspirational people. The congregation, staff, and leadership thank you for your long hours spent in preparation, prayer, and practice.
Thank You Church School Teachers 2015-2016!
Christina Bayne, David Bell, Patti Clark, Myrtie Cope, Lynda Day, Jeffrey Dunkerley, Mike Egan, Tim Getsay, JB Gilbert, Virginia Gilbert, Amanda Gregg, Geneva Hall-Shelton, Jackie Hardin, Susan Harlan, Rhonda Harris, Gail Hermance, Mary Ann Hickman, Shawn Hodges, Syd Janney, Jill Johnson, Brian Knight, Ruth Kramedjian, James Lamkin, Mary Lester, Karen Massey, Jim Mahaffey, Larry McSwain, Graham Mudd, Susan Pearson, Karen Perry, Teri Rhodes, Ken Rhodes, Kristofer Schleicher, Helen Schroeder, Steve Sheeley, Becky Shoaf, Mona Stines, Joel Stouffer, Mary Lou Swann, Anna Kate Wilson, Cathy Wooten, & Dave Wooten
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| Church-in-conference
NDBC's Annual Business Meeting
Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 6:45 PM
As required by the NDBC bylaws, the Church's annual meeting will be held at the next Church-in-conference, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, beginning at 6:45 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for you to receive updates on the works of the Church's ministry teams and committees. Please come to learn more about our activities!
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 20.30 - Braves Game Young Adult & a Braves Game
Saturday, May 28
This season is the Braves last season at Turner Field. Join the Young Adults in the congregation as we go to cheer on the Braves in this historic stadium on May 28 at 4 PM. Please RSVP to Jeffrey if you are able to attend so the proper amount of tickets can be purchased. Carpooling from the church is an option as well. As the date approaches, we can figure out details about carpooling. Go Braves!
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Summer Sermon Series
Sundays at 11 AM, May 29 - September 4
This Summer's Sermon Series is built upon the odd, angular preachers of the Old Testament: the Hebrew Prophets. They functioned as Israel's immune system. Whenever the Hebrew Faith became too aligned with culture or comfort or power or privilege...God sent a prophet. By today's standards of success, productivity, winning, or profit-making...the prophets failed. They were Not-for-Profit, Prophets. But they are called by God to be faithful...and so are we. How shall we respond?
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 Youth Summer Celebration
As the school year comes to an end, get ready to celebrate together as a youth group. We will usher in the summer months with a fun time of games and movies on Sunday, May 29, starting at 7 PM. The event will end at 10 PM that night. Come prepared to take a break from school and relax with each other. If you have any questions or suggestion on the games or movies to play, please contact Jeffrey at jeffrey@northsidedrive.org. See you there!! |
 Summer Lecture Series
Family, Gender, and Sexuality in the Bible
Sundays, June 5-August 28 @ 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall
~~~~~~~~~~ June 5 - Dr. David Bell
Dirt, Darwin, and Creation
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June 12 - Dr. David Bell
Lilith and Gender Justice:
The Construction of the Fall and Feminine Gender
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June 19 - Dr. Karen MasseyWas Dan Brown Right?
The Relationship Between Jesus and Mary Magdalene
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June 26 - Dr. Lewis Bozard
To Value or To Vanquish:
Christianity's Mixed Messages About the Body
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July 3 - Holiday Weekend
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July 10 - Dr. Nancy L. deClaisse-Walford
Feminine Images of God in the Psalter
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July 17 - Dr. Nancy L. deClaisse-Walford
A Feminist Reading of Psalms 90-92
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July 24 - Rabbi Judith R. Beiner
Dreamgirls of the Bible: Women Who "Worked It"
A Look at Tamar and Ruth
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July 31 - Rabbi Judith R. Beiner
Dreamgirls of the Bible: Women Who "Worked It"
A Look at Miriam and Esther
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August 7 - Dr. Tina Pippin
Heavenly Women
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August 14 - Dr. Steven M. Sheeley
Watching What We Say and Sing:
Committing to Inclusive Language
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August 21 - Dr. Tina Pippin
Family Values in the Bible
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August 28 - Dr. Steven M. Sheeley
Are We Really Reading Scripture? |
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Calling All Strings
Do you play an acoustic string instrument? Or do you have one around the house that you have been meaning to dust off and learn to play? Are you interested in joining others every now and then to make traditional music? If you're interested, email Steve Sheeley ( ssheeley4@comcast.net) for more information. |
 Touching Taliaferro with Love June 20-23, 2016
Time to think about Touching Taliaferro with Love June 20-23! The landscape has changed a bit and the time commitment is shorter, but we still hope to provide times of stories, games, crafts, recreation and fun with the delightful children in Taliaferro County. If you can devote four days, one day, or even a half day, join the team. For more information, contact Susan Harlan.
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| Church Week
SUNDAY, May 15
9:30 AM - Church School
10:25 AM - Children's Choirs Rehearsals
11:00 AM - Morning Worship
12:15 PM - Preschool Playground Ad Hoc
12:15 PM - Worship & Music MTM
12:15 PM - Youth Encore!
12:15 PM - Young Adults: At the Table
4:00 PM - Choral Guild Concert
MONDAY, May 16
7:00 PM - Church Council
TUESDAY, May 17
10:00 AM - Staff Meeting
12:00 PM - ROMEOS
WEDNESDAY, May 18
10:30 AM - Pastor's Bible Study
1:00 PM - NDBC Book Club
THURSDAY, May 19
7:00 PM - Prayer Shawl Ministry
7:15 PM - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
SATURDAY, May 21
6:00 PM - 20.30's Summer Celebration
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WORSHIP FOR
SUNDAY
May 15, 2016
will be inthe Sanctuary
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THIS SUNDAY'S
LECTIONARY TEXT
May 15, 2016
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-17, (25-27)
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CHURCH COUNCIL
The next Church Council meeting will be Monday, May 16, at 7 PM, in the Art & Soul Classroom, #202.
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REGARDING SUNDAY, MAY 29...
We will not have Church School on May 29 (Memorial 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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SUMMER WORSHIP
IN THE CHAPEL
Due to Chapel renovations the summer worship in the Chapel dates have been changed to...
June 5-September 4.
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MEMORIAL HOLIDAY
The Church & Preschool
offices will be closed
Monday, May 30
in observance of
the Memorial Holiday.
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GAS TURNED OFF FOR THE SUMMER
Turned off - April 30
Back On - TBD
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.
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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.
Mary Dutton
Jack & Joey Guynn
Nelle Holbrook
If you would like
your name placed
on our rotating TLP list, please give the
church office a call.
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MAY
BIRTHDAYS
Kate Pearson - 1
Renee Gamache - 1
Laura Seay - 1
Barry Ervin - 2
Caroline Singleton - 2
Jeffrey Dunkerley - 4
Irwin Ray - 5
Aidan Collins - 5
Gene Ledbetter - 6
Missy Lester - 7
Nathan Hermance - 9
Gigi Collins - 10
Turner Warmack - 11
Garrett Ray - 11
Randy Korando - 14
Hadley McClure - 15
Fulgencio Ferrer - 16
Susanna Schleicher - 17
Wilma Underwood - 18
Sam Egan - 18
Judy Schneider - 19
Avi Anantaraman - 21
Beth Singleton - 23
Amy Hurst - 23
Kenneth Dean - 25
Valerie Hardy - 26
Melissa Bryson - 26
Cameron Sardone - 27
Jay Mudd - 29
Jerry Poole - 30
Sandra Prince - 30
Amy Taylor - 30
Kristofer Schleicher - 30
Josh Davis - 31
Shannon Lee Moore - 31
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CHILDREN'S CHOIRS REHEARSALS
The Cherub ChoirChildren ages 2 through Kindergarten Directed by Ms. Amanda Sunday mornings from 10:25-10:50 AM in the Room 103 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Celestial ChoirChildren in grades 1-5 Directed by Ms. Mary Lou Sunday mornings from 10:25-10:50 AM in Room 116 |
AT THE TABLE
In the Balcony of the Narthex after Worship
Don't want to get up before 9 AM? Join this class of young singles and couples in their 20s and 30s at the big table in the balcony of the Narthex after the worship service in an informal setting for snacks and coffee. We will gather around the table every Sunday to briefly examine the lectionary texts, deconstruct the sermon of the day, and fellowship together. We will then go to lunch together after class. |
YOUTH ENCORE!
Lunch after Church
The Youth meet once a month after church---either in the afternoon or the evening. Encore! serves as a time into which we place various events, including but not limited to after-church lunches, afternoon outdoor activities, evening movies, service projects, and trips to nearby spiritual sites (i.e. Monastery of the Holy Spirit, etc.). Any given month's Encore! event will be publicized via email, Facebook, and the youth newsletter. For more information contact Jeffrey Dunkerley at jeffrey@northsidedrive.org. |
| 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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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
We meet weekly at
10:30 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
Led by Susan Harlan
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
@ 7 PM in the Parlor.
(June 2-Sept 1 the Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet
in members homes.)
For more information
call Susan Harlan at
770-377-3869.
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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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