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November 11, 2013
Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others
Sunday, November 10 th
Early Morning Service before the Titans Game in the Garden of Prayer
Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace Guest Speaker at The Bridge service, Jimmy Wilferth, President of Heart for Africa. Mr. Wilferth also spoke at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School classes.
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Count Your Blessings (Literally) by Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
"Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." - Philippians 4:8
writing down things we are thankful for each day, and we would love for you to join us in this endeavor. Swing by The Bridge on Sunday night and pick up a Gratitude Journal, or join the conversation on our Facebook page. In the mean time, take just a moment to write down 5 things you are thankful for: 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________ 4. ____________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________
Last Sunday night at The Bridge we were graced by a message from Jimmy Wilferth, who is the President of Heart for Africa. As you may know, our church has sent ten missionaries to Swaziland with Heart for Africa over the last few years. Jimmy shared pictures and stories about the great work that is being done there and how Heart for Africa is changing lives both in Swaziland and in our own country. In addition to inspiring us with his testimony about Africa, Jimmy also talked about gratitude. He mentioned a recent study which showed November is the most likely month for people to be diagnosed with depression due to the cold setting in and the sky getting dark so much earlier. How ironic that in a month devoted to giving thanks people are more likely to be depressed! However, the same study found that people who made a practice of gratitude by writing down five things they are thankful each day were found to be 25% happier on average than people who did not. In other words, scientists have found a link between being grateful and being content. Coincidentally, in the same "Gratitude Attitude" worship series where Jimmy mentioned writing down things you are thankful for, we have also been handing out "Gratitude Journals" at The Bridge each week. As a community we are
Now, look at the list above. Offer these five things as both your prayer and your offering to God today. May we all make this a daily practice between now and Thanksgiving (and beyond!) as we become people with an attitude of gratitude. Gratefully,
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
Next Wednesday, November 20th Thanksgiving Dinner and the Last 5-Star Dinner of the Season! Smoked Turkey and Gravy Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potato Casserole Savory Green Beans Cranberry Relish Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Moist Apple Cake with Caramel Icing Pizza for the kids
Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.
rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.
Adult Education
Wednesday Night - November 13th
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" (100) Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts? (BR) Led by Justin Gung Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) (105) Led by Dr. Tom Patten
11:00 a.m.
Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer "What Does It Cost?" Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons/Doug King "Islam" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan
Refresh your spirit and mind with this silent spiritual retreat taking place at Bethany Hills. Everyone ages 17 and older are welcomed. Activities include meditation, yoga, hiking, prayer and fellowship and time to just be and feel God's spirit. You may attend for one night only, either Friday or Saturday. Retreat Begins- Friday at 6:00 p.m. Activities begin at 7:00 p.m. (late arrivals okay). Retreat Ends- Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Registration form is available in the church office or online at: http://tinyurl.com/SilentSpiritualRetreat. Registration Deadline is THIS Friday, November 15th! QUESTIONS: Please call Ami at 615-347-6905 or email at campingwithami@gmail.com.
Separated? Going through a Divorce? All Alone? Post Breakup? ALL ARE WELCOME in the Bay Room for Lunch and a Seminar Sunday, November 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging and helpful event. Featuring video instruction and group discussion, it helps you deal with the intense pain of separation and divorce during the holiday season. Local churches around the world sponsor these seminars. A typical one lasts approximately two hours. Here's what you'll do during a Surviving the Holidays event: Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical tips on how to survive the holidays Hear from others in your group who are dealing with a marital breakup this holiday season Have the opportunity to share how the separation or divorce is affecting you (if you'd like) Receive a personal Holiday Survival Guide Please call the church (297-8563) for reservations. Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall will be your leaders.
WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, November 13th 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Fellowship Night Ice Skating (Off-Campus) Sunday, November 17th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir (Youth Wing) 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School (CYF/Chi Rho Rooms) Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch (Off-Campus) 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service (Drowota Hall) Tuesday, November 19th 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Girls Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills
Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Mary Clare Pyron. Mary Clare Pyron was born and raised in Nashville, TN and has grown up at Woodmont Christian Church. Mary Clare graduated from TCU in 2010 with her Bachelor of the Arts in music and her Bachelor of Nursing Science. After graduation she continued her education to become a certified parish nurse. Mary Clare was recently married to Jeremiah Pyron in November 2012, and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Angel Tree
Open your heart and choose an Angel from our Tree! *Angels Need 9 More Sponsors*
We have adopted families with the Fannie Battle Day Home who need sponsors wanting to share their Christmas Spirit and God's love. Simply select an Angel from the tree in the Gathering Hall and follow the instructions to register your choice. Please bring your gifts in the bag provided by Sunday, December 1st. Contact MaryLynn Skinner at 356-1986 with any questions.
Animal Herdsman: Coordinate the construction of the animal stable area on Saturday morning (Dec. 7). The Boy Scouts and other volunteers are available to help construct this area. Carpenter Shop: Jesus was a carpenter so we know that was an important job in first century Judea. Our carpenter shop displays some typical products of the shops work and the cast members work away on various projects. You do not have to have a costume role in this shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing down this shop. Assist with volunteers understanding their roles. Pottery Shop: This shop is very hands on as guests work with the cast to make small clay items. This is also a great spot for cast families with younger children. You do not have to have a costume role in this shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing down this shop. Assist with volunteers understanding their roles. Sacrificial Animals: Located next to the synagogue this shop sells birds for sacrifice in the synagogue. Dont worry no animals are harmed during the operation of this shop. This is a station where outgoing actors can really have some fun. You do not have to have a costume role in this shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing down this shop. Assist with volunteers understanding their roles. BAMBOO IS NEEDED. If you have bamboo, we would love to have it. It needs to be CUT AND DELIVERED on the morning of Saturday, December 7. If you are unable to cut and deliver it, we will do it for you. When cut on Saturday morning, it will last through Sunday.
Please note on the above shop requests: the request is for a leader of that shop and not simply a volunteer role. As a shop keeper you will be responsible for decorating the shop before and packing up after WTB.
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This sheet may be returned in the offering plate, faxed to 297-9319, or mailed to the church at 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215. For questions, call the church office 297-8563 or Steve Smith 414-5899 or e-mail, steve@sska.com.
Small Groups
SAVE THE DATE FOR VISITATION
Monday, November 18th 12:00 p.m. - Room 105 Tuesday, November 19th 10:30 a.m. - Room 107
Join the visitation group for our monthly meeting and lunch. If you would like to attend, please contact Liz Anne Allen at 496-7152 or email at ginnis2@comcast.net to make a reservation. We hope you can join us!
Judy Ginn will lead a discussion on Maria Semple's book, WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE. Hope you can join us!
Time is fast approaching when we decorate the Sanctuary for the Advent Season. Poinsettias may be purchased by members in honor of or in memory of family and friends. These plants are 6 1/2" foil-wrapped pots and will be used to decorate the Sanctuary for 2 weeks. Following the 11:00 a.m. service on December 15th plants purchased may be taken to decorate your home or given as gifts. If you would like to purchase poinsettias, please complete this form and mail it to the church office or place it in the offering plate on Sunday along with your check marked "for poinsettias."
Deadline for ordering is: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 (Please Print)
Purchased By: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone No: _____________________________________ Total Number Purchased: _______________
@ $6.00 = Cash or Check (Circle One) Amount $ _____________ In HONOR of: ______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In MEMORY of: _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Poinsettias should be picked up after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, December 15th, or on the following Monday, December 16th.
Woodmont Christian's Boy Scout Troop 92 is selling wreaths again this year: Custom and freshly-made Fraser Fir wreaths from North Carolina 24 inch diameter beautiful and fluffy Accented with a red velvet bow Wonderful gifts for friends and family Less expensive than others of the same quality The wreaths are $25.00 each, and Troop 92 uses the proceeds for outdoor programs including camping, caving, backpacking, and Boy Scout summer camp. Scouts will be taking orders for wreaths in the Gathering Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Sunday through November 24th. Checks made payable to BSA Troop 92 or Cash are welcome. No credit cards. Wreaths will be available for pick up at the Church on Sunday, December 1st, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Porte-Cochre on the South end of the building. If this is not convenient, please let us know and we can arrange for an alternative means of delivery/pickup.
Congratulations to John and Beth Shelton on their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, November 10th!
Calling all nurses interested in helping with blood pressure screenings. Please contact Mary Clare Pyron at maryclarepyron@gmail.com for more information.
CWF Circle 5
Circle members, Pam Zimmerman, Patricia Taylor, Susan Hammonds-White, Cathy Williams, Linda Webb, Nanette Mathe, Milly Moore, Alice Johnson-Davis, and LaDonna Cooper enjoy lunch at Thistle Stop Cafe after a morning at Project C.U.R.E.
Heavenly Helpers
Last week the Heavenly Helpers received a call from Smithson Craighead Academy to help with some painting. They painted the framework for a Club House on the playground. Susan Batson, Woody Powers, Ann Rising, Wayne Puckett and Judy Davis (pictured to the left) helped paint. The Heavenly Helpers have completed several projects for Smithson Craighead.
9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) David Claire Drowota Jane Clay & Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Moses Christi Williams Sarah Drury Frogs (4 Yrs) The Prophets Kim Sheridan Gloria & Joy Jackson
9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) The Prophets Laurie Cooper Hollie Gray 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Helpers Needed 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed
11/12 - Hannah Knapp 11/18 - Jane Swindell 11/18 - Mae Mae Galyon 11/18 - Thomas Hollimon
Memory Verse: The Lord said to Samuel, Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature for the Lord does not see as mortals see. They look on outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:1-13
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Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, November 13 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Off-Campus) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); WCC TRIPS Committee (107); DivorceCare (The Bay); "The Jesus Way" (100); Intro to Mindfulness Healthy Living, Part 2 (105); Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts!? (BR) Thursday, November 14 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, November 17 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 3:30 p.m. New Member Assimilation Committee (200) 4:00 p.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, November 18 12:00 p.m. Visitation Group (105) 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Committee (BR) Tuesday, November 19 6:30 a.m. CYF Girls Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone) 9:45 a.m. Women's Bible Study (200) 10:30 a.m. WCC Book Club (107) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)
Our members and friends who are experiencing illness, grief, or loneliness Effective participation in the survey from the Strategic Planning
Committee Successful volunteer recruitment for Walk Thru Bethlehem All to practice "gratitude attitudes"
Dottie Swatek, friend of Faye Tevebaugh David Kline, friend of Don Rollins Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson SYMPATHY TO: Steve Austin on the death of his sister-in-law, Beth Holmes, in Columbus, GA on Sunday, October 27. Services were held in Columbus on Thursday, October 31. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett 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
If life is getting you down and you need a Christian friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers are trained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.
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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DEACON SCHEDULE
November 17, 2013
Communion Prep: Willie Bandy Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 - Rich Sanderson Video Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers 11:00 - Paul Hardin 11:00 a.m. Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Roy Jordan Cathy Williams John Hartong Denise Sesler Bob Garrard Meredith Hollomon 5:45 p.m. Rich Sanderson Adam Sloan Scott Holley Liz Holley Stephanie Weeden-Wright
WORSHIP SERVICES: November 17, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Michael Whittington, preaching Sermon Title: "Jesus is Lord" 9:30 a.m. Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11; John 3:16 David Reynolds L.A. Galyon 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Talbott Ottinger "Gratitude Attitude" Series - Sermon Title: "It's Not Really Yours" Steven McGinty Scripture: I Chronicles 29:6-13 Honey Hetzel Hope Walker Selena Guilfoy Weekly Prayer Partner Terri McConnell Riverview Christian Church, Memphis, TN
9:30 a.m. Alan Sowell and Kathy Patten 11:00 a.m. Pete Kyne and Trudy Carpenter 5:45 p.m. Richmond Williams