The Pinnacle for February 11, 2022

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The Pinnacle

February 11, 2022

February 13 Livestream * Order of Worship * Scriptures

Scott Hovey Accepts NDBC Call

As the Pastor Search Committee (PSC) announced in a letter to members sent earlier this week, Rev. Scott Hovey has accepted the call to become pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church, effective April 1. This comes following a February 6 Church-in-Conference meeting at which those present voted overwhelmingly to accept the PSC's recommendation of Scott for this role.

Scott brings a wealth of experience and a wonderful family to his role as pastor. For more information, please read his bio.

Below is a letter from Scott to our entire congregation. If you would like to send him and his family a word of welcome, you can do so at sahovey@gmail.com.

Letter from Scott Hovey

Greetings, Church Family!

I am so grateful for the time we spent together last weekend. It was truly wonderful getting to know each other and worshipping together, all culminating with the vote to call me to be the next pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church. What a wonderful time it was.

I want to specifically thank the Pastor Search Committee. At every step of this process they brought together the needs of the church and my own journey in a spirit of grace and care.

In a few weeks we will hear the story of Jesus transfigured on the mountain before his disciples. I always relate to Peter in his desire to build tents to preserve the wonder and excitement of the time on the mountain. We have shared time together on the mountain. We enjoyed moments of wonder and glory. But Jesus leads the disciples down the mountain to engage in the work of caring and sharing, the work of being the people of God. Soon we will begin this work together, sharing in the work of ministry, the work of being church together.

I will hold all of you in my prayers as we pass the weeks before we are together. I pray for a growing sense of anticipation and excitement for all that lies ahead!

In love and prayer,

Scott

Souper Bowl Sunday is February 13

Whether you’re rooting for the Bengals or the Rams, whether you love the game or just like the commercials, there’s another event we can all support: NDBC’s virtual Souper Bowl this Sunday, February 13, from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Prepare your favorite soup, chili, or stew and join us on Zoom for 45 minutes or five minutes, whatever works with your schedule.

This year you can help us score big for our partners who work on issues of food insecurity and homelessness. We have received two generous challenges to match gifts up to $500 made to the Hunger Fund. Each gift up to $99 will be matched by one donor. Your $5, $10 or $25 donation will mean $10, $20 or $50 for the Hunger Fund. Another donor will match gifts of $100. A donation of $100 from you will become $200 toward alleviating hunger across metro Atlanta.

You can donate in one of these ways: 1) use the giving page on our website (NDBCgiving), 2) send a check to the church with "Hunger Fund" in the memo line, 3) put a donation marked for the Hunger Fund in the offering plate at church, or 4) simply give your donation to Barbara Atchley.

Here’s how to join Sunday's virtual meeting:

Zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82488512109?pwd=aHBkSk5MSURlR2V4blNFMWFxdjdyZz09

Passcode: 936319

See you Sunday!

AJC Features Mary Dean Op-ed

The February 11 edition of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution features an op-ed piece, "Improve today by recalling best of the past," written by NDBC member Mary Dean. You can read it at this link.

Art & Soul This Sunday

This Sunday Art & Soul will conclude its study of Uppity Women of the Bible: Ruth with the final lesson, "Grace and Hospitality." You are invited to join us and prepare by watching a short video.

Cathy Wooten 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.