The Pinnacle


May 20, 2022

May 22 Livestream * Order of Worship * Scriptures
A Word from Scott

I really enjoy preaching on love. It’s upbeat, it’s hopeful, it’s positive. And I always get great responses!  

 

But sometimes it’s hard to preach on love. It is hard to preach on love when we learn about an 18-year-old intentionally targeting African-Americans in Buffalo, killing 10 people. It’s hard to preach on love when war rages in Ukraine—thousands of dead Russians and Ukrainians in an anachronistic territorial war. It’s hard to preach on love when we are surrounded by so much hate.

 

But it is in times like this that we (you and I) must preach love. It is at the moment we are most tempted to give up on love that we must recommit ourselves to love.  

 

We stick with love, not because it comes easy to us, not because we actually do it all that well. We stick with love because, through faith, we believe that love will transform the world—making us sometimes sound like the greatest fools on earth. But that is what we do as the people who follow a savior who rose from the grave.

 

This Sunday my sermon is entitled, “Believing Impossible Things.” Add ‘love’ to that list!

Church in Conference this Sunday

The next meeting of the Church in Conference will be this Sunday, May 22, in the sanctuary, immediately following 11 a.m. worship. We will vote on the Nominating Committee's slate of church officers, committee members, and ministry team members. To see the committee's complete report, click here.

New Ad Hoc Committees Appointed

NDBC moderator Jo Meeks has appointed two new ad hoc committees to consider and make recommendations to the Church Council on new opportunities to serve and interact with our congregation and community. 

 

The Hybrid Worship/Meetings Ad Hoc Committee will explore the benefits and liabilities of continuing hybrid worship and how to support and encourage both the in-person and the on-line congregation. The committee will also consider the role of and equipment needed for hybrid meetings. The members of the committee are Cathy Wooten, Chair, Brian Knight, Allison Roland and George Taylor.

 

The Facilities Use Ad Hoc Committee will consider and make recommendations for the creative use of building space (formerly occupied by the pre-school) in a way that furthers the mission and vision of the church. The members of this committee are Jordan Clark, Chair, Don Janney, Beth Laxton, Nancy Hall-Shelton and Walter Grant.  

 

Pastor Scott Hovey will serve as liaison to both groups. The goal is for each of these committees to be in a position to formulate and present proposals to the Council in September/October 2022. Please give your input directly to any of the committee members. 

Updated Covid Policy

After assessing the current Covid threat level in metro Atlanta, NDBC has dissolved the ad hoc committee on Covid response. “I am so grateful for the hard work of these members,” says Jo Meeks, NDBC moderator. “Chair George Taylor and his colleagues Patti Clark, Susan Dew and Brian Knight have done a tremendous job in helping us reach difficult decisions.” 


While NDBC will continue to monitor Covid threat levels and CDC guidance, until further notice we will not ask for registration for those attending Sunday worship. Masks are encouraged but not required. We will maintain social distancing in the pews. 

Any future changes in Covid policy will be announced via the Pinnacle.

Let's Gather on June 12

Join your fellow Northside Drivers for a picnic lunch after Sunday worship on June 12 in our new pavilioneveryone is invited. The meal is $7 for adults and $3 for children, with a family cap of $20. Fun, fellowship, and games will make this a great way to kick off your summer. Save the date!

HHH on June 1

Mark the first Wednesday in every month on your calendar as the time for HHH—Holy Happy Hour. Beginning on June 1, all are invited to meet Scott Hovey at Scofflaw Brewing Co., 1738 MacArthur Blvd. NW, the first Wednesday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. Come and spend some time in holy (or just regular) conversation. No need to RSVP. Just mark the date on your calendars, and join in as you are able.

Calling All Musicians

As we move into summer, the sanctuary choir will take a break in July and August. If anyone would be interested in presenting a musical offering in one of our services during the choir’s break, please contact Keith Walker at keith@northsidedrive.org. Available dates begin on July 3 and run through September 4. Sundays will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so please sign up early. If you are unsure about a musical selection, Keith is happy to help.  

This Sunday in Art and Soul

This Sunday, Art & Soul will continue its study of Uppity Women of the Bible: Esther. This week's lesson is "The King's Scepter," and Hartwell Dew will lead our discussion.


You can watch this week's video by clicking here, and we hope you will join us at 9 a.m. this Sunday at the Zoom link below:


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

Have News to Share?

Do you have news to share with NDBC about your church group's activities, or do you have personal news of celebration? Send the details to Will Mathews at will@northsidedrive.org or Cathy Wooten, cathy.t.wooten@gmail.com. We will include these items in the Pinnacle whenever possible.

Calendar

Sunday, May 22

Church in Conference

12:15 p.m. or immediately following worship

Sanctuary


Monday, May 23

Triple E

12 noon

Pavilion


Wednesday, May 25

Pastor's Morning Bible Study

10:30 a.m.

Join via Zoom


NDBC Sanctuary Choir rehearsal

7:30 p.m.

Upcoming Birthdays

May 21 - Avi Anantaraman

May 23 - Beth Singleton

May 26 - Valerie Hardy

May 27 - Cameron Sardone

May 29 - Jay Mudd

May 30 - Jerry Poole

May 30 - Amy Taylor

May 31 - Shannon Moore

May 31 - Josh Davis

Video of Our Worship Service on May 15

NDBC Staff

Scott Hovey, Pastor

scott@northsidedrive.org


Keith Walker, Director of Music Ministries

keith@northsidedrive.org

 

Melinda Clark, Organist

melinda@northsidedrive.org

 

Mary Lou Swann, Director of Children's Choirs

marylou@northsidedrive.org

 

Rose Hidlay, Business Manager

rose@northsidedrive.org

 

Will Mathews, Administrative Manager

will@northsidedrive.org

 

Nick Bonner, Custodian



David Vaughns, Custodian

 

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