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Volume 41, Issue 23

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
June 10, 2013

Gospel Sing-a-Long
Wednesday, June 5th

Its Summer Blockbuster Night!

This Friday, June 14, enjoy free family entertainment in Drowota Theater. Our feature is (Film rated PG.) Previews begin at 6:00 PM. Bring dinner and a blanket if desired. Popcorn will be provided. All are welcome!
Brought to you by the Family Ministry Team
Annual Meeting of the Woodmont Congregation
This Sunday, June 16 @ 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Plan to be here on Sunday for the Congregational Meeting to vote on the 2013-14 Budget and Nominating Slate
(see pages 6-7 for information on the Budget and Nominating Slate)

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

WRECK-IT RALPH!

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

Join us this Sunday as we honor Fathers, Grandfathers and Great-Grandfathers!

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A Great Cloud of Witnesses by Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults
On a Saturday in late April, I awoke before the sun peaked its head over the horizon. I stepped into my clothing, got behind the wheel of my car, and drove to the Start Line of the Country Music Half-marathon. As I moved down the road, I turned my windshield wipers on high. The sky had opened up and rain was soaking everything below. It had been that way for several hours and it would be that way for several hours more. As I parked my car, I gazed at the pelting rain from the warm, dry interior of my car. For a moment, I seriously considered driving home and falling back into bed. If I did, I thought, I'd be warm, dry, and rested before going to Bethany Hills later that day for a church retreat. Had the weather been nice, I wouldn't have thought twice about running. But covering 13.1 miles in the cold, wet weather? The thought of that gave me pause. But a great change occurred within me, and it was precipitated by something so mundane: I began to see other runners walking toward the Start Line. They were wearing hats, sweatshirts, and ponchos. More importantly, they were wearing resolve, grit, and even smiles. Suddenly, I wanted to run. I was determined to run. No matter what! I looked at these hearty souls and said, "I'm not alone. I'll be with others. And if they can do it, then I can do it, too." Later on, I crossed the Finish Line drenched in gladness and gratitude as much as sweat and rain. (Several church members did the same, including Becca Gossett and Katherine Hartle. For Emmie Thomas and Hope Walker, this was their first half-marathon. And unfazed by the wet conditions, Laura Wasson achieved a personal record.) If I had to summarize my experience, I'd say this: "When I saw the rain, I felt fear; but when I saw the other runners, I felt courage." Indeed, it was only when my eyes were opened to the tremendous community around me that I was able to face the rain. Friends, if this is true of the Country Music Half-marathon, then could it be true of the marathon of life? If this is true of the Country Music Half-marathon, then might it also apply to the human "race?" I think so. This is the last article in a series that I've written for The Spire. For six months, I've highlighted just a few of the small groups that make the church so special. If you haven't followed along, here's an overview: I've featured the Fellowship Dinner Groups, the Tuesday Morning Prayer Group, the Circles of Prayer, the Super Somebodies, the
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Heavenly Helpers, Nashville Tools for Schools, the Restore Ministry small groups, Christian Women's Fellowship (C.W.F.) and its many circles, the "Geezer" Group, and the Wednesday Morning Men's Bible Studies. There are so many more I could name! I didn't have time to write about the hikers, the knitters, the stitchers, and a dozen others! What does this tell us? It tells us that the church has a small group for everyone. Scripture repeatedly attests to the value of living in Christian community. It does so at the beginning: "It is not good for man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18). It does so in the middle: "How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity" (Psalm 133:1). It does so toward the end: "Be eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:3). The clarion call of Scripture is to live in sweet harmony with other Christians. Indeed, we will be our best only when we are in deep spiritual community loving one another, comforting one another, praying for one another, serving one another, and holding each other accountable to godly living. The path we are to walk is supposed to be "straight and narrow," but it is not supposed to be lonely. So, let us heed the words of Hebrews 12:1, which says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." On that Saturday morning in April, the "great cloud of witnesses" around me was more powerful than the storm clouds in the sky. That is what gave me the courage to cross the Start Line and the grit to cross the Finish Line. In the same way, as we run the race of life, we have a choice: We can pay attention to the rain and feel fear, or we can surround ourselves with fellowship and feel courage. Which will we choose? Friends, join a small group today. Find others in this human "race" and move forward with common purpose. Together, we will go the distance and one day fall into the arms of our Maker.

This Day by Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Minister

I had the chance to pray with John Carpenter on Sunday before the 11:00 a.m. service. He started his prayer, "Dear Lord, thank you for the joy of this day." Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so. One day I shall dig my nails into the earth, or bury my face in the pillow, or stretch myself taut, or raise my hands to the sky and want, more than all the world, your return. Mary Jean Irion Most of us know how easy it is to be consumed by the pressures of a job and its day-to-day demands and deadlines, only to have time pass by so quickly that we realize too late that we did not fully savor life's many blessings because we were too busy being busy. I hope this week meets you and me with the discipline to love this day, to learn from this day and to use this day to serve the one who sent us to share the good news with others. Grace and Peace! tallu

Torches by Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

On Sunday, May 19, Christy Crider directed the Children's Choir for the last time. She has directed this choir for seven years with the help of Cathy Speers and Jamie Huling. On behalf of the music department, I would like to thank Christy, Cathy and Jamie for their dedication to our children. The following is from Christy. I directed from 2006 to 2013. I would like to thank my friend and assistant for 6 of those years, Cathy Speers. I would also like to thank tireless, loads of fun, guitar accompanist, Jamie Huling. He walked by during the summer of 2006 when we were in a rehearsal with no Urban Ministries: Summer volunteer opportunities and needed items!! Our partner, Salama Urban Ministries, is beginning their summer program and this is a great opportunity to get to know this organization and their great kids. This is an outstanding organization that provides faith based youth development for underprivileged kids grades K-12 in the Edgehill community. For additional information, check out our web site page https://woodmontchristian.org/DynamicContent.aspx?Pagetype=Urban accompaniment and said "do you need some help?" He was there every week for 7 years after that with a smile on his face acting like one of the kids. Cathy, Jamie and I had as much fun as the children. I will miss singing with these beautiful children of God every week. But, I am excited to watch them from a pew and cheer them on. Thanks! Christy

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).

The Outreach Grants Committee met last week and awarded the following grants:

Daystar Counseling Ministries, Inc. Faith Family Medical Clinic Family and Children's Services Men of Valor Minister's Discretionary Fund (Clay) Mobile Meals Monroe Harding Morgan Scott Project Nation's Ministry Center Our Kids, Inc. Progress, Inc. Safe Haven Family Shelter Society of St. Andrew

Join us this Wednesday Night - June 12th!

5:30 p.m. Gospel Sing-a-Long with David Regen

and his pickers/players (Gathering Hall) 6:15 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Rm 200) 7:00 p.m. After Supper Devotional led by Justin Gung (Rm 200)

RESTORE SMALL-GROUPS
Thursday Nights at WCC
Build authentic relationships while finding hope, despite loneliness, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, low self-worth, depression, substance abuse, or anything holding you back from living in the freedom that Christ promises. Small groups are 5-10 participants, led by 2 Restore Ministries trained facilitators. NEW CLASSES BEGINNING THIS THURSDAY JOURNEY TO FREEDOM: An 8 week group study that will prepare you to take the first steps toward making important changes in your life. Journey to Freedom leads you on an inspiring and hope-filled path toward improving your life in spirit, mind and body. Men and women group begins Thursday, June 13th from 7:00-8:30 p.m in Room 200. Cost is $96. Confidential financial assistance available. JOURNEY TO LIVING WITH COURAGE: Learn how to identify good vs. bad fear. Gives support, encouragement and knowledge to overcome fears, conquer rage and build a life of faith, surrender, passion & courage. Co-ed group begins Thursday, June 13th from 7:00-8:30 p.m in Room 200. Cost is $96. Confidential financial assistance available. Find more info at www.woodmontchristian.org or by contacting Erin Lennon at elennon@ymcamidtn.org

Sunday School - June 16th

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Pete Kyne "Book of Acts: Chapter 5"

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Challenge Class (200) Led by Susan Hammonds-White Book Discussion: "Love One Another" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) "Dying to Live" Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries in Our Digital Society"

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 Marcella Derryberry Points of View (105) Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) - Led by Allen McDonald

Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 16 - 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Agenda: *Vote on Nominating Slate (see below) *Vote on 2013-2014 Operating Budget (see highlights below and summary on page 6)
William Crawford Polly Keith Emmie Thomas Pat Malone Tami Buchanan Selena Guilfoy Barbie Howell Stuart Lackey Talbott Ottinger Doug Schoerke Cathy Williams Liz Anne Allen (1 yr) Justin Leach Wendell Brown Mart Sesler Virginia Lee Dinker Honey Hetzel Jamie Huling Jennifer Lackey Jennifer Ottinger Chris Smith Jeremiah Pyron Pete Kyne Jay Everett Robin Heyne Roy Jordan B. James Lowry Robbie Quinn Hope Walker Rebecca Everett Meredith Hollomon Sandra Kyne Seth Norman Zsa Rockey Janet Wall

Officer-Treasurer: Boardmemberat-Large: Elders: Deacons:

Replacement partial terms:

John Hartong (1 yr)

2013/2014 Budget Highlights

2012/2013 Budget - $1,967,063 2013/1014 Proposed Budget - $2,100,000 Increase 6.76% Proposed Budget Includes: 303 Pledge Commitments totaling $1,820,988; last year we had 299 pledges totaling $1,725,603 (5.5 % increase); if additional pledges come in, we will move them from the non-pledged line to the pledged line Outreach Highlights - $115,000 to be given in cash grants (4.5% increase); $25,000 for Habitat Build (8.7% increase); $17,000 to be given directly to Disciples Mission Fund (6.25% increase) $12,000 for Walk Thru Bethlehem; $8500 for Mission Trip Scholarships; $5000 for the Nashville Food Project plus free rent and utility bills paid in South Hall (valued at $45,000) Total Outreach - $189,150 in budget line items plus $45,000 Value for The Nashville Food Project - $234,150 TOTAL Personnel Budget includes: 3 Full Time Ordained Ministers (Clay, Trey, Justin), one three-quarters time Ordained Minister (Roy), four part time ministers (Farrell, Thom, Carla, Tallu), Music Director (Michael), Bridge Leaders (Andra and Stephen), Accompanist (Sarah Huffman), Parish Nurse (Mary Clare) Administrative Staff (Linda, Kim, Rebecca), Property Manager (Sam Marsh), Custodians (Beverly, Shirley, Steven) Includes cost of living raises and some merit raises for staff where recommended by personnel Property Highlights - $85,000 for electricity; $70,000 for building repair and maintenance (16.7 % increase), $60,000 budgeted directly to Tom Mathias Property Reserve Fund, $28,000 for AC contract; $32,000 for gas bill; $25,000 for grounds maintenance; $13,000 for water and sewer bill; $10,300 for telephone and internet includes an 8.7% increase in Habitat funding from last year includes bringing Daystar Parenting Seminar back this fall for new series includes increased funds for computers and copiers includes a 5.3% increase in property as well as a contingency line in property for unforeseen expenditures (Tom Mathias Fund expenditures must be board approved) includes increases in expected plate offerings and non-pledged giving (based on current year numbers)

Woodmont ChristianChurch Proposed2013/2014BudgetSummary BuildingFund,OperatingFund Proposed 13/14Budget ReceiptsandRevenues OperatingFundReceipts 40100.1Pledges CurrentYear 40200.1Pledges Preceding Year 40250.1Less PledgeSlippage 40300.1NonPledges 40400.1ChurchSchool 40500.1PlateOfferings 41000.1InterestEarnedOpFundAccts 41260.1SundryReceipts UseofBldg 41350.1Meals &KitchenRevenue 41355.1ChristianEd/YouthGroupRevenue 41405.1Flowers &GreeneryRevenue 45100.1OtherRevenueOPER TotalOperatingFundReceipts TotalReceiptsandRevenues Expenditures&Disbursements (C)ONNECT FellowshipEvents Church&Community CongregationCares MembershipAssimilation OutreachDisbursements Communications Evangelism Total(C)ONNECT (R)ESOURCE Administrative Property Finance Personnel Risk Total(R)ESOURCE (E)QUIP AdultEducation YouthEducation ChiRho Children's Education FamilyMinistry YoungAdults Stewardship LeadershipWoodmont Total(E)QUIP (W)ORSHIP Music Worship TheBridge Total(W)ORSHIP TotalExpenditures&Disbursements NetSurplus/(Deficit) 2012/2013 AnnualBudget Increase/(Decrease) $ % YTDActual ThroughApril

$1,820,988.00 5,000.00 (40,000.00) 220,812.00 1,200.00 26,000.00 500.00 35,000.00 22,000.00 3,000.00 5,000.00 500.00 2,100,000.00 2,100,000.00

$1,725,603.00 5,000.00 (40,000.00) 184,460.00 2,200.00 30,000.00 500.00 30,000.00 22,000.00 2,800.00 4,000.00 500.00 1,967,063.00 1,967,063.00

$ 95,385.00 36,352.00 (1,000.00) (4,000.00) 5,000.00 200.00 1,000.00 132,937.00

5.53% 0.00% 0.00% 19.71% 45.45% 13.33% 0.00% 16.67% 0.00% 7.14% 25.00% 0.00%

$1,424,941.26 4,870.00 177,699.63 1,000.95 22,372.43 11.05 29,268.79 21,662.45 3,608.00 4,735.50 189.00 1,690,359.06 6.76% 1,690,359.06

6,150.00 46,150.00 7,000.00 2,030.00 143,000.00 9,500.00 2,500.00 216,330.00 113,500.00 328,400.00 66,000.00 1,069,385.00 128,600.00 1,705,885.00 6,500.00 19,500.00 7,250.00 20,750.00 13,400.00 9,000.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 83,900.00 27,325.00 20,500.00 46,060.00 93,885.00 2,100,000.00 $

4,550.00 44,150.00 2,470.00 2,030.00 133,500.00 8,000.00 2,500.00 197,200.00 106,500.00 311,900.00 58,000.00 1,014,728.00 118,000.00 1,609,128.00 6,500.00 14,500.00 19,050.00 12,025.00 8,500.00 1,000.00 6,500.00 68,075.00 27,350.00 19,250.00 46,060.00 92,660.00 1,967,063.00 $

1,600.00 2,000.00 4,530.00 9,500.00 1,500.00 19,130.00 7,000.00 16,500.00 8,000.00 54,657.00 10,600.00 96,757.00 5,000.00 7,250.00 1,700.00 1,375.00 500.00 15,825.00 (25.00) 1,250.00 1,225.00 132,937.00

35.16% 4.53% 183.40% 0.00% 7.12% 18.75% 0.00% 9.70% 6.57% 5.29% 13.79% 5.39% 8.98% 6.01%

2,438.48 41,192.64 100.45 740.82 97,250.00 5,256.84 477.76 147,456.99 83,939.58 257,104.26 42,268.55 822,470.19 104,116.01 1,309,898.59

0.00% 3,787.58 34.48% 12,617.47 8.92% 14,836.74 11.43% 7,481.21 5.88% 3,898.84 0.00% 1,040.00 0.00% 5,077.42 23.25% 48,739.26 0.09% 6.49% 0.00% 1.32% 6.76% 17,827.22 12,143.12 33,529.76 63,500.10 1,569,594.94 $120,764.12

Special Guest Author at Woodmont This Sunday, June 16th Sponsored by SpireBooks
This Sunday SpireBooks will offer an opportunity to meet East Tennessee author (and daughter-in-law of Jane and the late Jeff Dyer), Jody Cartrell Dyer. Her novel, The Eye of Adoption: The True Story of My Turbulent Wait for a Baby, captures the tenderness and reality behind the grueling, often discouraging domestic adoption process. Jody's goals for this novel are to inspire and encourage infertile, adoptive and/ or waiting parents; to enlighten birth families and extended adoptive families with an honest story from an adoptive mother's point of view; to serve agencies, social workers, ministers and physicians as they care for those affected by infertility and/or adoption; and to inspire hope and humor for everyone involved in the adoption process. Our own Jane Dyer penned a few pages of the book that are especially heartwarming since her own son, Jody's husband, was adopted. Please join us to meet and discuss concepts of the book with Jody following both services in the Gathering Hall. Autographed copies of the book will be available. Because this Sunday is Father's Day, Jody is offering free downloads of the book on Kindle in honor of her child's maternal and adoptive mother's father's birthday.

WCCBookClub
ThelastmeetinguntilfallfortheWCCBookClubwillbeonTuesday,June18that10:30a.m. inRoom107.

GayleHugheswillleadthediscussionofAnnPatchett'sbook,STATEOFWONDER.Also,bringoneormoresuggestionsfor bookstobereadnextyear,especiallyoneduringthesummer.Everyoneisinvitedtojoinus.
CWF New Leader Installation Tuesday, June 4th

Outgoing President Anne Mitchell is presented a gift by 2013-2014 President Sallie Walker.

New Circle leaders and officers for 2013-2015 were installed by Rev. Roy Stauffer on June 4th. Marcella Derryberry, Circle 7; Anne-Marie Farmer, co-leader Circle 6; Jeanie Taylor, CWF Historian; Susan Hammonds-White, Circle 5; Martha Hobby, Circle 4; Jane Dyer, Circle 3; Bette Jefcoat, Circle 2; Carol Parsons, CWF program chairperson; Debbie Baird, Circle 1; Sandra Kyne, President-elect; Sallie Walker, 2013-2014 CWF President; Carol Hankla, CWF treasurer.
Circle leaders and CWF board members for the 2011-2013 year were honored at the last meeting of the year, June 4th. Outgoing President, Anne Mitchell; Circle Leader, Jeanie Taylor; Past President, Anne-Marie Farmer; Circle Leader, Bette Jefcoat; Flower Visitation Chairman, Judy Ginn; Circle Leader and Church Women United Representative, Elizabeth Regen; Service Chairman, Judy Davis; Circle Leader, Carol Parsons; CWF secretary, Martha Hobby; Devotions, Sallye Galloway; President for the 2013-2014 year, Sallie Walker; CWF treasurer, Carol Hankla.

2013SummerReadingList

MichaelGraham AndraMoran *EveninginthePalaceofReason:BachMeetsFrederick *Brim:CreativeOverflowinWorshipDesign theGreatintheAgeofEnlightenmentbyJamesR. byAndraMoran&SuzanneCastle Gaines TheLittlePrincebyAntoinedeSaintExupry Temperament:HowMusicBecameaBattlegroundfor WishfulThinkingbyFrederickBuechner theGreatMindsofWesternCivilizationbyStuartIsacoff MessengerbyLoisLowry LifeofPibyYannMartel HomelessBirdbyGloriaWhelan CarlaSchooler RoyStauffer *IAmNotButIKnowIAmbyLouieGiglio +LifeTogetherbyDietrichBonhoeffer +Man'sSearchforMeaningbyViktorFrankl Grace(Eventually):ThoughtsonFaithbyAnneLamontt +*NearingHomebyBillyGraham TheBarbarianWaybyEdwinMcManus AmericatheBeautifulbyBenCarson TheLifeYou'veAlwaysWantedbyJohnOrtberg +ChristianityAfterReligionbyDianaButlerBass ClayStauffer TalluQuinn *+EnoughbyAdamHamilton Roots,Shoots,BucketsandBoots:GardeningTogether AmericatheBeautifulbyDr.BenCarson ThomasJefferson:TheArtofPowerbyJonMeacham withChildrenbySharonLovejoy OnGod'sSidebyJimWallis SmallisBeautiful:EconomicsasifPeopleMattered TheNewDigitalAgebyEricSchmidtandJaredCohen byE.F.Schumacher HowWillYouMeasureYourLife?byClaytonChristensen DoingLife:ReflectionsofMenandWomenServingLife +IntroducingtheBiblebyWilliamBarclay SentencesbyHowardZehr SoRich,SoPoorbyPeterEdelman *Given:PoemsbyWendellBerry ProdigalSummerbyBarbaraKingsolver FarrellMason WhatArePeopleFor?:EssaysbyWendellBerry *SanctuarybyBeccaStevens APrayerforOwenMeanybyJohnIrving ThomSchuyler TheMansionontheHillbyFredGoodman GospelMedicinebyBarbaraBrownTaylor AWalkintheWoodsbyBillBryson TheEnergyofPrayerbyThichNhatHanh ThePoweroftheMythbyJosephCampbell +TheRoadLessTraveledbyM.ScottPeck TrumanbyDavidMcCullough JustinGung *TheKnowledgeoftheHolybyA.W.Tozer *LoveDoesbyBobGoff TraumaandRecoverybyDr.JudithHerman TreyFlowers TheWillofGodasaWayofLifebyDr.GeraldSittser *"ThouDearGod":PrayersThatOpenHeartsandSpirits +ASevereMercybySheldonVanauken byMartinLutherKing,Jr. GenerousJusticebyTimKeller PurposeDrivenYouthMinistrybyDougFields *BrimbyAndraMoran&SuzanneCastle MaryClareCarpenter *TheHeartofChristianitybyMarcusBorg *TearSoup:ARecipeforHealingafterLoss *+TheWoundedHealerbyHenriNouwen byPatSchwiebertandChuckDeKlyen +TheScrewtapeLettersbyC.S.Lewis *StockedinSpireBooks +Man'sSearchforMeaningbyViktorE.Frankl +InWCCLibrary(Room208)forCheckout TheTruthAboutMoneyLiesbyRussCrosson

Woodmont at CYF Conference 2013

Bethany Hills June 2-8

Coming Up this Fall!

Youth Choir Reunion

We are having a youth choir reunion on Sunday, September 15. This will be for anyone who has sung in a youth choir led by Thom Schuyler (early 1980's on). We would like to get the word out to all former youth choir members. We will have a practice on Saturday, September 14, followed by dinner and fun. We will sing in both services on September 15. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Hankla Smith at liz.smith@vanderbilt.edu or Alison Carpenter Bueschen at alison.bueschen@comcast.net.

Save the Date! Spiritual Journeys for Women Retreat at Bethany Hills November 9 & 10, 2013
Led by the Reverend Anne Alexander Stauffer
Plan to have your spirit, soul, mind, and body fed and nurtured by a wonderful team of guest speakers and teachers. More details to follow!

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Friday, June 14th 6:00 p.m. - Family Movie Night Saturday, June 15th 10:00 a.m. - Noon - VBS Volunteer Breakfast Sunday, June 16th 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 6/17 - Anna Patton Mayes 6/17 - Emelia Hadley 6/20 - Savannah Cooper 6/21 - Rex Waddey

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Bulletin Board
Elders Prayer Corner
The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
"I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but

Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, June 12 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:30 p.m. Gospel Sing-a-Long (GH) 6:15 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (200) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR) 7:00 p.m. After Supper Devotional (200) Thursday, June 13 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms) Friday, June 14 6:00 p.m. Family Movie Night (DH) Saturday, June 15 10:00 a.m. VBS Volunteer Breakfast (200) *Note Room Change Sunday, June 16 Father's Day 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. WCC Blood Drive (DH) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, June 17 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) Tuesday, June 18 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 10:30 a.m. WCC Book Club (107) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus)

whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess." Martin Luther
Planning group and volunteers for VBS Welcome Neighbors, Everywhere

Fun Fair
Our youth and children attending Bethany Hills church camps this summer

and all the Woodmont adults who go as counselors or directors Trey Flowers as he reflects, prays and studies during his mini-sabbatical. All our new members who have joined the Woodmont family recently Our Visitation Group who visit our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship Prayer, Presence and Peace

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: John Henderson, Baptist NEW CONCERN: Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile CONTINUING CONCERNS: Rick Clark George Spry Steve Smith Henry Gindt Gary Thompson Hale Hooper Yot Williams Beverly Small Peggy Johnson Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Arthur Foley, friend of Nashville Tools for Schools Angela Sharp, friend of Jeremy Pratt Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella Derryberry Colin Fletcher, son of Marcella Derryberry Jo-Ann Tolle, mother of Steve LaForge Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Life Care Center of Old Hickory Margaret Hopper, grandmother of Mari-Kate Hopper
Continuing Concerns continued Mary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy Carpenter, Woodcrest Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung

MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone 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 Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia
*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.*

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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.

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date May 19 May 26 June 2 June 9 Sunday School 252 230 281 255 Total Atd. 685 642 772 647 Operating $ 57,649 $ 15,440 $ 58,577 $ 18,284

DEACON SCHEDULE
June 16, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Nora Rich 9:30 - Mike Fuller 11:00 - Rich Sanderson 9:30 - Leigh Ann Agee 11:00 - Paul Hardin 11:00 a.m. Steve LaForge Deb LaForge Stuart Lackey Don Mitchell Pam Hardin Nick Small
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

June 16, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: June 16, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching "Paul's Letter to the Romans" Sermon Series: "Traits of A Christian" Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Thom Schuyler, preaching "Tough Questions" Sermon Series: "Have You Forgiven Yourself?" Scripture: Psalm 103:12

Weekly Prayer Partner Hasson Street Christian Church, Rogersville, TN

9:30 a.m. Kasey Clymer Mark Clymer David Reynolds Billy Crawford Paula Forcht Milly Moore Betty McHugh Justin Lowe

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Susan Batson 11:00 a.m. Gene Regen and Richmond Williams 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

Rich Sanderson Adam Sloan Scott Holley

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.