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Volume 41, Issue 13

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
April 1, 2013

Easter Sunday - March 31

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

See pages 6-7 for more pictures of Easter Sunday and Holy Week Events at Woodmont

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace

Welcome to Our New Members!

Lauren Lucas John, Christy, Julia & Lucy Hermann Jenny Dyer Soares, Ellie & Anna Kate Soares

with Rev. Clay Stauffer

2013 Stewardship Campaign Starts this Sunday, April 7!

woodmontchristian.org

2013 Stewardship Chairs, Jay & Meredith Hollomon

Emmanuel Bell by Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
This past Holy Week, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris celebrated its 850th Birthday. To commemorate this special occasion, the Cathedral was gifted with a new set of bells. On Palm Sunday the bridges and gardens around the Cathedral overflowed with people to hear the first ringing of the Cathedral's new bells. Not since before the French Revolution have the bells pealed in perfect harmony. During the Revolution, all of the bells, except the famed Emmanuel Bell, were melted down to make cannons and coins. There is an Easter tradition in France that on Good Friday all of the church bells, "Les cloche volants," fly to Rome carrying with them all the grief and pain for Christ's suffering and death. The bells remain eerily silent for three days. On Easter morning the 'flying bells' return, ringing for the resurrection of life and laden full with gifts of chocolate bells and decorative eggs for all. Christians open up their windows and crowd into the streets to celebrate the pealing sounds of hope. The bells ring to remind every heart that God is and will always be a God of resurrections, life not death, and unfathomable love. For centuries, the French have joked that the bells of Notre Dame have rung off-key. But not this Easter Sunday! With the faithful Emmanuel Bell at the helm, the flying bells of Notre Dame returned on Easter Sunday pealing in perfect harmony so that all would know that God was and will always be with us. Every year, we each do our best to participate in Lent, walk the holy road from Palm Sunday to Good Friday and then shout with joy, "He is Risen, He is Risen, indeed" on Easter morning. But how do we keep the bells ringing the rest of the year? How do we live in such a way that the Emmanuel Bell continues to peal in our souls reminding us that even on our darkest day, there is still hope? How do we live each day with the confidence of Easter believing in resurrections, percolating miracles, and a faith that joy will come in the morning, even after our darkest night? Love is the answer. It always was and will always be. We cannot escape what happened at Golgotha, nor should we
The Spire is published weekly by: Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 Visit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9319 email: wcc@woodmontcc.org Kim Adair, Editor Copyright 2013

ever want to - it's the most beautiful example of sacrificial love of all time. One's willingness to give up their life for another, for many. Although, we aren't called to stretch our bodies out on a cross, we do owe God to make our lives count for something. Love requires sacrifice. Our Creator allows us a measure of freedom, imagination, and creativity in how we love. Some of us feed, some of us embrace, some of us mend, some of us speak love words and some of us forgive. Sadly, all of us often misstep and love poorly. But that's part of the Easter message too - God's willingness to give us another try, and another try to ring the bells tucked deep inside the belfry of our souls. Like that faithful Emmanuel bell in the Notre Dame Cathedral, may our souls ring in faith, so that all will know without a shadow of a doubt the Easter message - that love wins! Live in Hope, Farrell

After Easter? by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life

There's no Sunday of the year like Easter. Such great crowds of people. Such beautiful colors, flowers, clothes and music. Such a spirit of joy and celebration. After Easter you feel like you've been to the mountain top. But, what happens the next Sunday. The Sunday after Easter is often referred to as "low Sunday" in the church. That's low attendance Sunday, especially compared to the numbers there on Easter. Many preachers take this Sunday off because the contrast in attendance dampens their spirits. As I always say, on the Sunday after Easter the Easter lilies are gone, but the perennials are still here. What now? So, where do we go now after Easter? What do we do? Where does the Bible go after Easter? The answer's easy. The Bible focuses on the resurrected Christ. And John's gospel has the most post-resurrection appearances of the risen and ever-living Christ. Matthew tells us how the women at the grave were the first to know Christ was alive. Mark tells us about the women at the grave, then how Jesus meets two disciples, then the eleven disciples and gives them the "Great Commission." Luke tells us about the women at the tomb, the two on the road to Emmaeus, and the sudden appearance of Jesus to his disciples in the Upper Room. John tells us about the women at the tomb, a specific appearance to Mary Magdalene, the sudden appearance in the Upper Room, this time with "doubting Thomas," and the disciples fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Who Meets the Risen Christ? The important post-Easter question is, "Who meets the risen Christ, and will it include you?" The Risen Christ is more likely to appear to those who read the Scriptures, practice regular prayer, let the Holy Spirit work in them, participate in the life of the Church and the Sacraments, share in Christian fellowship, engage in Christian service, and have a sense of expectancy. More specifically, the Risen Christ appears to those who love, those who are sincerely penitent, those who mourn, those who are bewildered but genuinely searching, those in distress and despair, those who doubt (like Thomas), and those who are sincerely struggling with their faith. What Now at Woodmont? Where do we go now at Woodmont? What do we do after Easter? Right away we begin our annual Stewardship Campaign, seeking to underwrite our growing ministry in Christ for another year. And if you've truly met the Risen Christ, you will be most excited about it. ~Roy

You Get What You Give by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"
In 1999, a song by the band New Radicals hit the radio waves with a bang. The song was called "You Get What You Give." It turned up on the hit music charts around the world with its infectious power-pop melody and insistent chorus: "Don't let go, you got the music in you; One dance left, the world is gonna pull through; Don't give up, you got a reason to live; Can't forget, you only get what you give." one of the most giving congregations I know. Woodmont folks take the call of Christ to share very seriously!

Week after week, a group of about 16 rotating volunteers gives generously of their time and creative energy to put together The Bridge worship service. The liturgy is developed in tandem between the staff and the congregation during the week, and shared on Sundays. This gift of time and talent allows for our Sunday worship service to offer I love that song--I love the message that we can sing, on-going creative expression, and helps all who come dance and give of ourselves as we build meaning in this life through our doors experience God through the arts. together! Week after week, I look at the mission giving and In May, Stephen and I will have been at Woodmont for 3 outreach of our church and am amazed! Hands and hearts years. What a bunch of singing, dancing, and joy we have working together to feed people, build houses, visit the shared together with our church family in that time. Over and infirmed, and offer caring responses through programs like over again, I see first hand that Woodmont is undoubtedly Divorce Care and Stephen Ministry.
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(You Get What You Give...continued from page 3)

As we begin our work for the Stewardship Campaign, I'd like to say an advance thank you to each one of you for all you've done this past year. I'd also like to request that you spend some time in prayer and contemplation about what it is you have to give back to Woodmont. I know that for me and Stephen, we have been blessed beyond measure to be part of this place, and it's a joy to share our "3 T's" (time, talent and I guess that New Radicals song is right: You get what treasure) with Woodmont. give! ~Andra I could go on and on, telling stories about each of the ministries of Woodmont and the giving folks who generously share with our church. The bottom line for me is this: Week after week, I read the Spire and see how many gifts we have been given at Woodmont, and praise God for how many gifts we get as a church family!

WCC YOUTH
Youth This Week

Adult

Education

(April 1-7)

Wednesday Night - April 3

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall New Class - Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) - Led by Katie Noss (see more details on page 5) 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews Bible Study (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer New Class - Food, Poverty, and Hunger in Nashville (BR) - Led by Tallu Quinn (see more details on page 5)

Wednesday, April 3 5:30 p.m. 5-Star Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study in Room 235 7:30 p.m. Dismissal Friday, April 5 Sunday, April 7 Chi Rho Spring Retreat at Bethany Hills (Carla will communicate re: transportation) Sunday, April 7 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. JUBILATION 11:15 a.m. Chi Rho & CYF Sunday school (Combined) Noon Dismissal 12:15 p.m. CYF and Parents Meeting in Room 235 CYF Event Post meeting Las Palmas Lunch and Bowling Dismissal/Pick up (approximately 3:30 p.m.) Mark Your Calendars May 5: Youth Sunday & Senior Banquet Summer Church Camp Schedule June 2-8: CYF June 30-July 6: Eighters July 21-27: Chi Rho

Sunday School - April 7

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer Challenge Class (200) "Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Bob Herrick Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) "Real Hope: How to Find It and How to Keep It" Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer 11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer Points of View (105) "The Jewish Jesus" - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King

5-Star Dinner Wednesday Nights 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

Menu - April 3 Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Seasoned Black Eyed Peas Spinach Salad Coconut Sour Cream Cake Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting Pizza for the kids

Menu - April 10 Marinated Pork Tenderloin Savory Herbed Stuffing Corn Pudding
Mixed Green Salad

card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at sspivy@woodmontcc.org. or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon. Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.

Apricot Nectar Cake The Best Chocolate Cake Pizza for the kids

Special Collection for Food Labels

The children will be making a special project for The Nashville Food Project in May. For this project, a collection box has been set up in Kids Commons for food can labels. We only need the labels, not the tin cans. We will collect them through the month of April. If you have any questions, you can call Ronda Hirst at 361-3381 or email her at Ronda.Hirst@tn.gov. Thanks!

CWF Circle Meetings

Tuesday, April 9th
Circle #1 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Church to carpool to the David Lipscomb House Circle #2 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105

New Yoga Class

A new Yoga class begins this Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the 5-yr. old classroom (Rm 135/KC). This is open to all... moms, dads, grandparents, young adults! Bring a mat, blanket or beach towel, comfy clothes and a great attitude. Namaste!

Circle #3 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Martha Hobby (1428 Parker Place, Bwd, 37027) Circle #4 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Sandra Kyne (104 Middleton Circle, 37215) Co-Hostess: Barbara Sullivan Circle #6 Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at The Buddhist Temple (99 Lyle Lane, 37210). Childcare provided at the church in the Nursery. Circle #7 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Carol Parsons (4504-A Belmont Park Terrace, 37215) Co-Hostess: Jan Shockey

New Food, Poverty, and Hunger in Nashville Class Join Tallu Quinn, Executive Director of The Nashville Food Project for a series of conversations about poverty and food security in Nashville. We'll meet this Wednesday, April 3rd at 6:35 p.m. in the Boardroom.

Announcing our First Friday Lecture Series

Woodmont Christian Church and Pine Grove Behavioral Health are partnering to offer our community a First Friday Lecture Series. Due to your association with WCC, you may attend as our guest, at no charge. Topic: When: Where: "Burnout and Stress: Symptoms, Causes and Prevention" presented by: Issac Boose, M.Ed., LPC-S, LMFT, CAADC This Friday, April 5, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. (breakfast included) Woodmont Christian Church, Room 200 Cost: Free to Woodmont Members (3 CE's for professionals)

Purpose: This presentation will identify causes that contribute to burnout and stress in healthcare workers as well as present coping techniques to promote the overall health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. Click here for registration and more information or log onto www.pinegrovetreatment.com and click on the Events tab. NO charge for this event, select pay by check and we will comp your attendance. Questions or register by phone: mfurlong@forrestgeneral.com or call Monnie Furlong at 601-543-5898. Please contact me! I'm available to talk confidentially about any issues or questions about addictions or treatment.

WCCBookClub

TheAprilmeetingoftheWCCBookClubwillbeheldat10:30a.m.in Room107onTuesday,April16th.GayleHugheswillleadadiscussion onHEARTOFDARKNESSbyJosephConrad. 5

Maundy Thursday - 5-Star Dinner and Live Reenactment of "The Last Supper"

Good Friday - Service of the Cross "The Seven Last Words of Christ"

Photos courtesy of Alan Nelson. For more pictures from Holy Week and Easter Sunday, visit www.WoodmontChristian.org

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 30

Easter Sunday

Celebrate H.O.P.E (Hunger, Orphans, Poverty, Education)

The babies at El Roi Baby Home on Heart for Africas Project Canaan receive support from Woodmont Sunday Schools. These babies thrive because you! Thank you! On Friday, April 19, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m., at the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, 1101 19th Avenue South, we are having a fundraiser to offer scholarships to individuals who wish to participate in a 10 day trip to offer hope to the people of Swaziland with Heart for Africa. Heart for Africa is a Christian nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity that works alongside churches and children's homes in Swaziland. They provide care and hope for a future for children in this small African nation. The evening will include a silent auction and outstanding musical entertainment by Andra Moran and friends. Thank you to those who have donated auction items. We are still looking for additional items. If you would like to donate something, a gift basket, jewelry or a service please let us know. Please join us for this event. It will be a fun evening. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made in advance as space is limited. For reservations or to learn more about this event contact Park Owen at 2102367 or Mary Welsh Owen at 5980770/mwowen@brookdaleliving.com. To learn more about this amazing ministry go to: http://www.heartforafrica.org.

SAVE THESE DATES

GEMS Spring Meetings
(Greet, Eat, Meet and Socialize)
GEMS

Morgan Scott Clinic

Morgan Scott will be opening a small free clinic in Deer Lodge next week. The closest Medical facility is 25 miles from Deer Lodge. The roads are paved but lots of curves and hills. The new clinic will have a doctor from Knoxville who will serve the people in Morgan and Scott counties. If you have access to small bandages, alcohol swabs, or over the counter pain relievers, please contact Judy Davis at 297-3049. If more convenient, Judy will be glad to pick up those items.

April 23rd Judge Seth Norman May 28th "GEMS: Premier Red Carpet Event"
More information to follow! Watch the Spire for details.

Recommended Stewardship Reading

Clay recommends reading Enough by Adam Hamilton during the Stewardship Campaign. Enough is available to purchase in SpireBooks, Woodmont's Bookstore. SpireBooks is open on Sundays: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m./10:30 - 11:00 a.m./12:00 - 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Book Description: Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. In these pages are found the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This book could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.

Big thanks to the Super Somebodys for their help at The Nashville Food Project. In the picture above, Jamie Huling, Thom Schuyler, David Conrad and Steve McHugh dig posts and make plans for a vegetable washing station at the Woodmont Garden behind South Hall. The outdoor sinks will alleviate demand on crowded kitchens and allow for additional space to wash the 1,000+ pounds of donated produce we receive each week. The water runoff from washing will be pumped back into our greenhouse and used to water plants. Thank you, Super Somebodys, for your help with this project!

----------- FOUND ----------Pierced earring in/around the Gathering Hall on Sunday, March 24 may be valuable. If you have the matchgive us a call (297-8563)!

Mission Trip to Morgan Scott

Mark your calendars for May 17-19 to help work on the Homeless Shelter in Scott County. Lodging is provided. For more details, please email Sara Anne Quinn at saraanne.thomas@gmail.com.

For more information, visit the Disciples of Christ website at http://www.disciples.org/

You are not alone If you need a confidential and caring Stephen Minister to talk with when you go through life's transitions or difficult times, call Kathy Patten (838-4957).

Save the Dates

April 27-28
First-ever overnight retreat at Bethany Hills just for Woodmont families! The whole family is invited for a weekend of fun and fellowship at this beautiful camp. Registration will be available beginning Thursday, April 4 and will be emailed out to the Family Ministry email list.

July 9-12
Children ages 3 and up (as of July 9) are invited to the Everywhere Fun Fair at Woodmont. Registration and more information will be available at www.WoodmontKids.com beginning Thursday, April 4.

Happy Birthday To:

4/9 - Jackson Gupton 4/9 - Madison Gupton 4/9 - Lucy Kate Holley 4/10 - Caroline Greer

Woodmont's Cherub Choir The Cherub Choir (3 yrs old - Kindergarten) will be singing this Sunday, April 7th, at the 9:30 a.m. service in the Offertory slot. We hope all children will be able to participate!

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, April 3rd 5:30 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Friday, April 5th- Saturday, April 6th Disciples Class "Overnight Retreat" @ the Church Sunday, April 7 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service
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Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers April 7th

ChristQuest Service Sunday The Nashville Food Project Tour Stars (2 Yrs) 10 Commandments TBA Frogs (4 Yrs) Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene Kim Sheridan Joy & Gloria Jackson Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene Dana Reynolds Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Christy Brown 11:00 4th/5th Grade Class The Old Testament Creation to Samuel Ronda Hirst Donuts/Coffee Still Needed

Pandas (3 Yrs) Jesus Ascends Christi Williams

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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, April 3 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (Bay); Choir Practice (CR) New Class - Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) Leadership Woodmont (200) Stephen Ministry (100, 107, Library) Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF) 6:35 p.m. New Class - Food, Hunger, and Poverty in Nashville (BR) The New Testament Bible Study (105) Thursday, April 4 Library Workday 6:00 p.m. Talent 4 the House Event (DH) SOLD OUT SHOW 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms) Friday, April 5 - Saturday, April 6 Disciples Class for 5th Graders "Overnight Retreat" @ the Church (Drop off @ 6:00 p.m. on Friday/ Pick up @ 8:00 a.m. on Saturday) Sunday, April 7 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, April 8 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) Tuesday, April 9 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 10:00 a.m. CWF Circle 6 (Off-Campus) 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 (105) Circles 1, 3, 4 & 7 (Off-Campus) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (234) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in His, so

that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit
Our Chi Rho youth who will be traveling to Bethany Hills April 5-7 The preparation of our upcoming Youth Sunday The Disciples Class who are preparing for Baptism and church membership Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont Prayer, Presence and Peace

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

NEW CONCERN: Roy Stauffer Ron Stuve, friend of Karen & David Conrad CONTINUING CONCERNS: Betty Brent Bette Jefcoat Gary Thompson Lady Bird John Galloway LuAnn Brent Amy Alexander Beverly Small Elaine Markland Emily Duncan Peggy Johnson Jeannette Miller Yot Williams, Woodcrest at Blakeford Hale Hooper, Richland Place Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella & Jack Derryberry Patty Hickerson, niece of Barbara Sullivan Ann Bailey, aunt of Cynthia Arnholt Madeline Murphy, daughter of Mike & Susan Murphy SYMPATHY TO: The family of Wallace Lee. Mr. Lee passed away on Monday, March 25. Service was held on Thursday, March 28, in Franklin, TN. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve & Judy Wilson Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns will now only be listed for up to one month. If you wish to have a continuing concern remain on the list after one month, please renew your request each month by calling the church office.*

Let Us Know:
Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date March 10 March 17 March 24 March 31 Sunday School 234 241 261 343 Total Atd. 736 692 799 1542 Operating $ 18,372 $ 48,944 $ 18,060 $ 26,628

DEACON SCHEDULE
April 7, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Kristen Malone 9:30 - Robert Howell 11:00 - Nick Small 9:30 - David Reynolds 11:00 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 a.m. Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Bob Garrard Don Mitchell Teri Diamond Monte Good Rich Sanderson Katherine Hartle
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

April 7, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: April 7, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m

Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Generations of Generosity" 9:30 a.m. Scripture: Luke 24:36-49; I Corinthians 3:10-11 Martha Galyon L.A. Galyon Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Tom Dovan 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Sermon Title: "Pleading the 5th" Laura Dovan Scripture: Acts 5:27-32 Milly Moore Betty McHugh Grant Smothers Weekly Prayer Partner Roger Best New Direction Christian Church, Memphis, TN

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Susan Batson 11:00 a.m. Betty White and David Conrad 5:45 p.m. Chip Phinizy

Rich Sanderson Scott Holley Liz Holley Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge" Thom Schuyler, Youth Director Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min. Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Stasia Spivy, Receptionist Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Steven Austin, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.