The Pinnacle for January 14, 2022

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The Pinnacle

January 14, 2022

January 16 Livestream * Order of Worship * Scriptures

Change to Candidate's Visit Schedule

In last week's Pinnacle we included information on the schedule for the upcoming visit of the candidate whom our committee recommends as NDBC's next senior pastor. However, in the ensuing week, breakthrough Covid affected at least one of the candidate's family. As a precaution, we have pushed the schedule back, and the candidate will now meet with key NDBC leaders on Friday, January 21, and return two weeks later to preach in view of a call.

On Saturday, February 5, there will be opportunities for all NDBC members to meet the candidate. We will provide details to the congregation, including biographical information, very soon.

Thank you for your patience and prayers,

Geneva Hall-Shelton, Chair

NDBC Pastor Search Committee

Church in Conference Agenda

As noted elsewhere in the Pinnacle, the candidate for NDBC's next senior pastor will preach to our congregation on Sunday, February 6. Following the worship service, we will convene a specially-called Church in Conference to vote on approving the candidate.

Due to this change, the new-business agenda for our January 30 Church in Conference will only include approval of our updated 2022 budget and approval of the compensation-package range for the new senior pastor. We will send more information about the February 6 meeting soon to all members.

Thank you,

Jo Meeks, NDBC Moderator

Inclement Weather Procedures

With winter upon us, it is a good time to get familiar with NDBC's procedures during inclement weather. As a rule of thumb, Sunday morning worship services are not canceled, except under the most extreme weather conditions. Members are urged to use their own good judgment as to whether they should attempt to make the trip.

When inclement weather necessitates a consideration of cancellation, the process is:

The Interim Pastor and the Moderator will make the decision.
If services are canceled, the Interim Operations Administrator will notify the deacons.
The Interim Operations Administrator will email the information to all those on the church's email list.
The deacons will call members who do not have email.

Thanks from the Missions Ministry Team

Thank you, Northside Drive, for your wonderful holiday giving spirit. Children and families across Atlanta were the beneficiaries of your many thoughtful gifts. From soccer balls to hair clips to video games, books and baby dolls, Santa’s helpers were generous with their time and financial resources.

We don’t have specific totals, because most gifts were given through Amazon wish lists, and checks were often sent directly to organizations. However, we know that the Missions Ministry Team collected $700 in grocery gift cards and $325 in emergency assistance funds that were delivered to Buckhead Christian Ministries (BCM). In addition, household supplies were given to assist refugee families as they settle into new homes. Our gifts will help start the year with hope as these families adjust to their new communities.

From the Stewart Center:

Thank you for supporting our first-ever Holiday Store and for promoting it at Northside Drive. We couldn't have pulled this off without the help of our volunteers and donors! More than 600 gifts were donated, and 50+ families had the opportunity to shop at the Holiday Store. It was extra special for families to have their gifts wrapped.

From Buckhead Christian Ministry:

The spirit of giving was alive this holiday season. Because of you, BCM raised over $900,000! Thank you for your continued support. Together, we will continue to serve our community in 2022. From one Emergency Assistance client: I really appreciate you all. I don't know where I would be without you. You gave me an extra push to get off my feet. Thank you. On behalf of all the clients BCM serves, thank you for being so generous this holiday season! God bless you.

Art & Soul This Sunday

Art & Soul continues its study of Uppity Women of the Bible: Ruth this Sunday, with a discussion of part 3, "The Go'el," from the series. You are invited to join us and prepare by watching a short video.

Hartwell Dew will facilitate our discussion. We will meet at 9 a.m. via Zoom. If you are joining by phone, you will need the passcode, which is 936319.