The Pinnacle for April 8, 2022

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The Pinnacle

April 8, 2022

April 10 Livestream * Order of Worship * Scriptures

A Word from Scott

What a gracious welcome we have received! Heather, Eleanor and I arrived at a fully stocked apartment—cleaning supplies, paper products and food in the freezer. We were met by a crew who helped us unpack. We have had a steady supply of food and invitations to meals. What we have discovered here in Atlanta is the body of Christ, caring and sharing together. What a joy!

Our first Sunday together was very meaningful. It was a great honor to share communion together. I was particularly struck by some of the words from the Litany of Covenant and Installation. “Will you be diligent in helping us to discern and act upon God’s ongoing revelation in our time and place?” was the question that you asked of me. My response, of course, was, “I will, and I ask God to help me.”

God’s ongoing revelation is what keeps our faith alive (as opposed to dead). It is what keeps us engaged in the world, learning and re-learning what it means to be followers of Jesus. May this indeed be our mutual calling—discerning together the ongoing revelation of God in our midst.

Holy Week at NDBC

Holy Week at NDBC begins this Sunday with our worship in observance of Palm Sunday. The children of Northside Drive will join the processional, singing and waving palms. Karen Massey will serve as worship leader. Pastor Scott Hovey will bring us the sermon, “Rejected,” and the NDBC Sanctuary Choir will present the traditional hymn "My Song Is Love Unknown" in an arrangement by Carl Schalk.

Thursday, April 14, is Maundy Thursday. A service of communion and Tenebrae will begin at 6:45 p.m. in our sanctuary.

Good Friday will be observed on April 15 at 12:00 p.m. in the sanctuary with music and meditation on the Seven Last Words of Christ. The service will include scripture readings, musical reflections, and prayers. Homilies are not a part of the worship, and it will be shorter than Good Friday services of the recent past.

Welcome, New Members

We welcome our newest members, Pastor Scott Hovey and his wife Heather Hieserman, who joined our church on April 3, moving their membership from St. John's Baptist Church in Raleigh, N.C. With them as they joined was their six-year-old daughter Eleanor, whom we also joyfully welcome to the NDBC family.

Art & Soul this Sunday

Art & Soul will meet this Sunday to study the lectionary selections for the week, with special focus on the passages found in Luke 10:28-40 and 23:1-49, Luke's descriptions of Palm Sunday and Passion Week. You can prepare by reading the Feasting on the Word study guide.

Jordan Clark will facilitate our discussion. Whether or not you have time to prepare beforehand, we hope you will join us at 9 a.m. via Zoom.

Support These NDBC Easter Traditions

Easter Lily Display

Orders for lilies to be displayed in our sanctuary on Easter morning will be taken until Friday, April 15. You can order one or more to honor or memorialize special persons in your life or to celebrate meaningful life events. Cost is $20 per lily.

Please call the church office at 404-237-8621 by Friday, April 15, to place your order.

Easter Egg Hunt

You can also support our traditional children's Easter egg hunt, which will take place on Easter Sunday on the sanctuary grounds and ball field, immediately following morning worship (weather permitting).

Please donate plastic eggs pre-filled with individually wrapped candies and treats (please do NOT include anything with nuts or chocolate). Bring your donations by this Sunday, April 10, or bring them to the church office by April 15.

News and Announcements for the Pinnacle

If you have a news item or announcement you would like to include in the Pinnacle, we welcome it. Please submit your information by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays to Will Mathews at will@northsidedrive.org or Cathy Wooten at cathy.t.wooten@gmail.com.