The Pinnacle for December 10, 2021

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The Pinnacle

December 10, 2021

December 12 Livestream * Order of Worship * Scriptures

Worship This Sunday

December 12 is Gaudete Sunday, the third in the Advent season. Pronounced in three syllables (Gow-day-tay), the word means "rejoice" in Latin, and it is represented in the Advent wreath by a candle of pink, the traditional color of joy.

We will begin the 11 a.m. service this Sunday with the lighting of the Advent wreath by members Becky Pinney and Priscilla Eppinger. The focus of worship will be the NDBC Sanctuary Choir's presentation of "A Cavalcade of Carols."

Compiled by Keith Walker, NDBC Director of Music Ministries, this musical program includes seasonal carols by John Ness Beck, Gustav Holst, Martin How, Alice Parker, Noel Regney and Gloria Shayne, John Rutter, André Thomas, and Dale Wood.

NDBC organist Melinda Clark will accompany the choir. Guest musicians for the performance include harpist Nella Rigell, violinists Heather Lin and Jennifer Derringer, violist Cecilia Trode, and cellist Cliff Redwine.

Please join us in person or online. While we encourage you to register your in-person attendance for Sunday morning worship, it is not mandatory. If you forget to register or decide late on Sunday morning that you want to come to worship, please do so. We want to see you whenever possible, especially during the special seasons of Advent and Christmas.

Church School for December 12

The lesson for adult church school on December 12 is entitled, "Sing Aloud and Shout for Joy." Steve Sheeley, teacher for this special Advent series, will draw from the following scriptures: Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18

Please join us at 9:00 a.m. via the Art & Soul Zoom link. If you are joining the meeting by phone, you will need the meeting's passcode, which is 936319.

Congregational Care and Concern

We extend the condolences and prayers of the NDBC family to Jo and Hal Meeks on the death of Hal's mother, Mabel Meeks, who passed away on December 6 in Atlanta. You can read an obituary of Mrs. Meeks, published in her hometown, Waycross, Ga.

Opportunities to Volunteer and Give

If you have a couple of hours to give in the coming week, the Missions Committee wants you to know about a wonderful opportunity for some hands-on missions with the Stewart Center. They are sponsoring a pop-up shop for the families they serve, and they need help setting up as well as assistance during the time parents shop. They also hope to have a wrapping station, but that is dependent on whether or not there are enough volunteers.

If you can help, please go online to volunteer.

And here is an important reminder from the Missions Committee:

This Sunday, December 12 is the last day to bring gifts and contributions for the Stewart Center and Buckhead Christian Ministry. Especially needed are Kroger gift cards ($20 and $25), household supplies, and children's games and art supplies.

Thank you for supporting our missions partners and helping these families in need.

Combined Christmas Eve Service at 4 p.m.

NDBC's Covid Committee and Worship/Music Committee have jointly recommended that we observe one Christmas Eve service, which will be held at 4:00 p.m. A portion of the worship will focus on children and families, followed by a focus on lessons and carols. Make your plans to attend.