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The Spire

February 2, 2015

In This Issue

Welcome New Members!

February 1, 2015

From Woodmonts Staff:

Clay Stauffer
2
Justin Gung
2
Farrell Mason
3
Announcements
3
Adult Education
5
Youth Group
6
Woodmont Kids
6
Bulletin Board
7
Upholding Our Church

Kirtley and Lanie Whittington

Volume 44, Issue 3

Core Values
Welcoming
Outstanding worship
Outreach
Different traditions
Mission and ministry
On the move
Nurturing
Transforming

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

Faith k Film

NEW Wednesday Night Class

led by Clay Stauffer
February 25th at
6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom
This class will explore film
clips from well-known movies
with spiritual themes and
discuss what it means to find
meaning and purpose in life.

The Need for Civil Dialogue and Respect

by Clay Stauffer
We live in a nation with a unique religious Jesus simply on the basis of one being the supporter of a particular party or
history. Nashvillian Jon Meacham makes this case ideology. They argue that many people in our society believe that if you are
very well in his 2006 book American Gospel: God, the a Christian, you will identify with a particular party and hold deep convictions
Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation: The on certain issues. Everything is black and white. If thats true, then whos
great goodness about America the American right: Jerry Falwell or Al Sharpton? Pat Robertson or Jim Wallis? Slaughter
Gospel, if you will is that religion shapes the life and Gutenson believe that it becomes problematic when Christians combine
of the nation without strangling it. Belief in God is theology with a certain brand of politics and try to categorize everybody
central to the countrys experience, yet for the broad in one of two camps. It seems popular lore in contemporary American
center, faith is a matter of choice, not coercion, culture to assume that there are only two theopolitical positions. According
and the legacy of the Founding Fathers is that the sensible center holds. to the popular way of categorizing people, there are conservatives and
Meacham clearly indicates that the Founding Fathers sought to establish a liberals. If you are conservative, then you are politically and theologically
nation where religious freedom was pivotal and could not be taken away conservative; if you are liberal, then you are politically and theologically
by the government or any human being. The Declaration of Independence liberal. These words, liberal and conservative, are loaded words in our
states that, All men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator culture. Everybody has a different understanding of what they mean. One
with inherent and inalienable rights. Thomas Jefferson and the other can be theologically conservative and politically conservative; one can be
founders struggled to find the proper place for religion in American life. In theologically liberal and politically conservative; one can be theologically
hindsight, their endeavor proved successful. The Founders intention was to conservative and politically liberal; and one can be theologically liberal and
create a Republic that maintained a separation of church and state, but in politically liberal. Simply throwing around these terms proves unhelpful.
no way did that mean a complete separation of faith and politics. However, No one political party has a monopoly on Christianity. Churches and pastors
it gets very interesting when partisan politics enter congregations and must accept this fact and advocate for a respectful dialogue that is grounded
the pulpit. In 2012, Mike Slaughter, Charles Gutenson, and Robert Jones in Christian love. Our culture seems to have alowtolerance for disagreement
published a book entitled Hijacked: Responding to the Partisan Church Divide. and alternative perspectives. If the church cant set an example, then how
The authors frame the question well: Why is it, then, that we have allowed will it ever happen in the culture at large? (first published in the Tennessean
political partisanship to enter so deeply into our churches? And, perhaps on January 24, 2015)
more importantly, how is it that we have allowed those differences to divide
us, to create obstacles among us, and to have created an environment
in which one or the other can be somehow considered less a follower of
Hey, Jude
by Justin Gung
Not long ago, I went to a Nashville children feel loved and accepted and, by the end of it all, have a greater love
Predators hockey game. On one side of me sat for God and better knowledge of him.
Thom Schuyler, a dear friend to me. On the other
Without these volunteers, how different would our church be?
side sat a boy, who, by the end of the game, Think about it. On Sunday morning, how many parents would bring their
became a friend of sorts, too. I had never met him families to church without a program for their children? And what program for
before, but quickly learned that his name was their children would there be without these volunteers? In other words, how
Jude. How old are you? I asked. Five and a half, many people would be upstairs without the people downstairs? Like a loadhe said. But he immediately corrected himself: bearing wall in a building, their absence would cause everything else to fall.
No! Im five and three quarters!
So, who exactly are these people? As I said, theyre some of the
Judes grandmother was with him at the game. At one point in best people I know. They are Sarah Drury, Caroline Drury, Abby McLean, Jamie
the first period, she leaned over to me and whispered, Judes dad passed Huling, Tami Buchanan, Ashley Buchanan, Bonnie Burks, LeAnn Stokes, Claire
away last year. It was a heart attack. Jude used to go to these games with his dad. Drowota, Jane Clay Meadors, Porter Meadors, Lucy Meadors, Becky Griffith,
This is the first one that hes been to since his dad died.
Christi Williams, Kim Sheridan, Joy Jackson, Gloria Jackson, Laurie Cooper,
My heart sank. How sad!
Savannah Cooper, Betty White, Catie Pratt, Jeremy Pratt, Sheila Mathias,
Every so often, I leaned over and talked with Jude. We marveled Ronda Hirst, Pam Hardin, Amber Hardin, Jessica Hardin, John Hartong, Christy
at the Zamboni that appeared between periods. (Look! Wouldnt it be cool Brown, Lisa Pitts, Kay Quinn, Robert Howell, Justine Hart, Gail Reese, and
to ride that thing?) I explained the penalty box to him. (When someone Nancy Holmes. Others and more lend a hand from time to time, too.
breaks the rules, he has to sit out for a while and cant play with the others.
In fact, you can be one of them! Why not? The commitment is
Its like being in Time Out.)
brief and limited, yet the impact is incalculable. For only a small investment,
In the absence of his dad, I interacted with Jude and played the there is enormous returnin your life and the lives of others. If you want
role of parent. Not a co-parent, who is equal to a parent in authority and to make a difference in the life of a child, if you want to shape the future, if
responsibility, but a sub-parent, who is slightly less in each, yet vital all you want to be a living stone in this load-bearing wall of the church, if you
the same. It was only for a brief, limited amount of time. But hopefully Jude want to lead children to the feet of Jesus, then talk to me. Id be glad to find
felt loved and accepted and, by the end of the game, had a greater love for the right role for you in our Childrens Ministry.
hockey and a better understanding of it.
Not long after sitting at that hockey game with Jude, I went to
Later on, it occurred to me that this is the same role that countless another hockey game. This time I was with my Dad, a lifelong hockey fan, to
volunteers fulfill with the children of the church. Each week, some of the celebrate his birthday. I thought of Jude and said a prayer. I thought of our
best people I know fill the Kids Commons, receive kids warmly, and teach remarkable Sunday School teachers, too, and said another.
them in Sunday School. It is only for a brief, limited amount of time. But the
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Two Stones
by Farrell Mason
Dear Woodmont,
energy into our lives. Place the second stone at the center of your life (mine

Every year thousands make the is perched on my bookshelf at the front door!) so that every time you pass it
spiritual pilgrimage to the Scottish isle of Iona in you are held accountable.
search of some greater spiritual Truth. The ancient
Maybe your stone symbolizes a pledge to say Yesto life. No longer
Celts believed this island was one of the thin places will you play it safe and comfortable. Toss the stone of fear and instead open
where one could peek through the Veil that separates yourself up to whatever the cosmos has in store for you (Both the difficult
the heavens from the earth and gaze upon the Divine. and the joyous). Maybe this year you pledge to no longer be controlled by
Before leaving the island, the pilgrims are instructed to your appearance, your health, your finances, but instead by the quality of
choose two stones from the islands rocky shore.
your time, your relationships, and your capacity to dream. Or maybe you are
The first stone represents something in ones life that they must running on fumes. The busy life has taken a toll on your spirit and its time
let go of if they are to continue on their journey. It could be a relationship to take back your life. Starting right now, you designate certain hours during
that diminishes the soul, an ancient resentment or regret that has battered the week that cannot be scheduled in your diary. Its called upping the peace
and bruised ones insides for long enough, the need for control, a belief or quotient in your life! Maybe you finally realize that the judgment of family
philosophy that dulls ones spiritual intelligence,or maybe its a fear that has members, colleagues and friends is like a noose around your soul. Going
one by the heel and keeps them stuck in place. In a grand gesture, the pilgrim forward you will adopt a new strategy. Not only will you accept them for who
casts the first stone back into the sea (or down the hill, into a New York City they are, but you will greet them with kindness. Maybe this is the year that
pot hole, the green recycle bin, or the creek behind ones yard!)
you assume the posture of archaeologist and start digging deep to uncover
It requires courage to remove the blindfold and take a serious look the mysterious presence of the Divine that dwells within you.
at the chinks in our armor. It reminds me of a hot air balloon that was meant
For me, Two Stones was a revelatory spiritual discipline. My first
to soar, but remains staked to the ground. We must listen to the intuition of stone was control. This is a hard one to let go. The second stone - Trust. This
our souls and cut the rope, toss the stone into the sea, and intentionally let year Im going to see what it feels like to rely less on myself and more on God.
go of that which no longer serves the vitality of our souls.

Two stones. One life transformed.

The second stone represents something that we will take with
Live in Hope,
us on the journey. This is where we are asked to dream. What is it that your Farrell
soul yearns for? The time is now to have the chutzpah to welcome a new
Leadership Breakfast THIS Saturday at 9:00 a.m. in Drowota Hall
Speaker Will Keim will address The Way of Love for a World of Hurt
Its not too late to make reservations!
Email rvaughan@woodmontcc.org, visit www.tinyurl.com/KeimSpeaks,

or call the office - 297-8563. Childcare available with reservations.

LIFE GROUP LEADER ORIENTATION WITH CLAY STAUFFER

This year we are introducing Life Groups consisting of 6-12
people who meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly to experience
life and incorporate prayer, spiritual growth, fellowship and
mission. If you are interested in learning about what it means
to lead a Life Group, join Clay Stauffer after the Leadership
Breakfast, around 11:00 a.m. to find out. Leaders are needed
to recruit group members and facilitate meetings. Please consider leading a Life
Group and come to the orientation this Saturday.

NEW SMALL GROUP - JUST A CUP OF WATER

Just a cup of Water is a new small group focusing on identifying the needs of
our diverse community and reaching out to deliver a cup of water or whatever is
possible. We meet on the third Thursday each month for dinner and to share our
experiences that month.During the other weeks we will volunteer our time to meet
an identified need.Some endeavors you may know about, and hopefully there will
be more discovered that we had not considered before. The facilitators are Marcella
and Jack Derryberry. Our first meeting is February 19 at 6:00 p.m.at the Derryberrys
home, 4581 Winfield Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. Just a cup of Water is for anyone
interested in helping meet the needs of our community with Christian love in
action. If you are interested please RSVP to mgfletcher@bellsouth.net or call the
Derryberrys: 615-269-4165 or Marcellas cell: 731-695-3885.

2015 DIRECTORIES
If your photo is included in the 2015 Directory, please pick up your free copy in-between
services on Sunday in the Bookstore. They are $3.00 for those whose photograph is not
in the directory, and for additional copies.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

1
Janice Murphey
Quinn Johnson
2
Dale Herrick
Sandra Dickerson
Melanie McMahan
3
Al Richardson
Corinne Hartong
4
Barb Best
5
David Malone (dad)

6
Barby White
Cole Crider
Eva Pratt
Luke Smith
7
Liz Smith
Gerard Stranch
8
LuAnn Brent
Earl Eckert
9
Parker McMahan
Madelyn McConnell
Ava MacAllister

10
John Carpenter
11
Elner Hamner
12
Jack Malone
Trish Barnard
Tom Hamner
Meg Jarratt
Isla Bell
13
Hope Walker
Clayton Stauffer
Melissa Knapp

14
Ted Wilson
Justine Hart
Betsy Holmes
Lindsey Hysmith
Luke Kinman
15
Keeley McHugh
Sara deBettencourt
16
Julia Ann Hawkins
Gary Thompson
Brooks Jones
Jeff Kinman
3

17
Cindy Johnson
Benjamin Lee
Lillian Howell - (Tammi

20
Diane Perry
Ellis Stokes
Julie Janes
21
and Pats daughter)
Lilly Howell - (Pat and Robert Howell
George Keith
Gretchens daughter)
Forrest King III
Holly Ahlbin
Kathryn Donelson
18
Kalli Kinman
Debra LaForge
John Steele
19
22
Park Owen
Betty Williams
Casey Close
Catherine Caffey
Ryland Close
Scott Dever

23
Kelly Norton
24
Sara Norton
Eric Johnson
25
Mattie-Ann Harwell
26
Tim Warnock
Nathan Williams
28
Michael Miccioli
Melanie McConnell

TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

2015 LENTEN SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 18
Ash Wednesday Worship Service:
6:30 p.m. - Sanctuary
Clay Stauffer, Preaching
A Season of Soul Searching
Beginning Sunday, February 22
NEW Lenten Sermon Series (through Palm
Sunday): Parables of Jesus
The Bridge: Lenten Sermon Series
Thursday, April 2
Maundy Thursday: Special 5-Star Dinner
at 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall followed by
Worship Service at6:30 p.m.
Experience a live reenactment of
The Last Supper Service of Communion
Friday, April 3
Good Friday Worship Service:
5:30 p.m. - Sanctuary - with Chancel Choir
Seven Last Words of Christ
Saturday, April 4
Family Easter Egg Hunt:
10:30 a.m. - East Lawn
Bring your family and friends!
Sunday, April 5
Easter Sunday Worship Services:
7:00 a.m. - Outdoor Chapel (May bring a chair)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary with
Simultaneous 9:30 a.m. Service, The Bridge

For more info, visit:

To sign up, visit:
www.tinyurl.com/woodmont-guatemala
www.tinyurl.com/woodmont-morgan-scott
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com

SIGN UP FOR HABITAT BUILDS: 3/7, 8, 14 & 15 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
When Woodmont sponsors a Habitat for Humanity build, church members and friends come out in droves to put
a hammer to a nail, a paintbrush to a wall, and to get to know one another while doing the work of God. After
the work is over, we hand the keys over - keys to new dignity, new hope and new life. To sign up on-line, visit:

www.tinyurl.com/WoodmontBuilds

March 7 - Day 1 - Framing

March 8 - Day 2 - Framing Roof

March 14 - Day 3 - Siding/Insulation

March 15 - Day 4 - Finish Siding

5-STAR DINNER: FEBRUARY 11 5:35 p.m., DROWOTA HALL

The Menu: Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Orange Glazed
Carrots, Mixed Green Salad, Decadent Orange Cake, Pizza for the Kids. Reservations
are due by noon, February 9. RSVP by calling the office - 297-8563, by emailing
rvaughan@woodmontcc.org, on-line at www.tiny.cc/5StarWoodmont, or on
Sundays Connection Card.

WCCS BOOK CLUB MEETS TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 10:30 a.m. Room 232

Jeanie Taylor will lead a discussion of C.S. Lewis book Surprised by Joy. Everyone is welcome to join us!

FEBRUARY 10 CIRCLE MEETING LOCATIONS MEETINGS START AT 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE
1

SPECIAL PROGRAM WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4
Our Missional Wednesday program and meal will 2
be provided by The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) 3

- a ministry of Woodmont. Please join us for a
brief presentation by Tallu Quinn and TNFPs staff
about current initiatives to work with refugee and
immigrant communities who are growing their 4
own food. While there is no fee to attend Missional 7
Wednesdays dinners, we encourage supporting TNFP

with a donation.

LOCATION/INFORMATION
MEETS AT THE HOME OF JULIE HOWELL, 4000 WEST END AVE.,
#304 WITH MARY HAWKINS AS CO-HOSTESS.
MEETS AT WOODMONT IN ROOM 105/KITCHEN.
MEETS AT WOODMONT IN THE BOARDROOM - WE WILL WATCH A VIDEO PRESENTED BY
LILO REGEN ON THE FIRST MAN MADE BIBLE IN 500 YEARS. WE WILL HAVE BOX LUNCHES
FROM PANERA COURTESY OF CYNTHIA BECK AND DALE HERRICK.
MEETS AT THE HOME OF VIRGINIA LEWIS, 412 LEGEND HALL, NASHVILLE, 37215.
MEETS AT DEBBIE WHITTINGTONS HOME, 1813 TURNER DR, NOLENSVILLE, 37135
WITH ANN RISING AS CO-HOSTESS. PROGRAM LED BY MICHAEL WHITTINGTON.

BOY SCOUT TROOP 92 INVITES BOYS IN GRADES 6-8 TO AN INFORMATION AND

RECRUITING NIGHT ON FEBRUARY 9 AT7:00 P.M. IN DROWOTA HALL
Boy Scouts offers boys from ages 11-18 the opportunity to grow in mind, spirit and body while
becoming leaders in their community. Come visit with the troop on Recruiting Night for more
information on the programs and opportunities within the troop. Current 5th, 6th and 7th grade
boys are welcome to come! Games and activities will be provided, with information for the parents
on scouting and the monthly outings. The boy scout movement was established by Lord BadenPowell in 1907 to promote the development of youth leaders and to help boys achieve their full
potential. By focusing on outdoor-based learning, boys develop confidence and independence, as
well as learn a variety of outdoor and life skills. We seek to teach the boys how to be at home in the
woods as well as how to be good citizens and leaders. As a part of a boy-led troop they learn that
a scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave,
Clean and Reverent. You may contact the Scoutmaster, Scott Standard with questions by email:
scott.standard@comcast.net or by calling 615-351-8840.
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DID YOU KNOW? TROOP 92 HAS BEEN A PART OF

WOODMONT FOR ALMOST 80 YEARS AND HAS A LONG
TRADITION OF PRODUCING EAGLE SCOUTS. THIS YEAR, WE
HAVE HAD THREE EAGLE SCOUTS PASS THE BOARD OF
REVIEW. ALMOST
EVERY
SCOUT
PROGRESSING TO
THE RANK OF STAR
SCOUT HAS THEN
ACHIEVED THE
RANK OF EAGLE.

adult education

6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY CLASSES

Class
Financial Peace
University (FPU)
led by Greg and
Cindy Walker

Room
200

Understanding the
105
Israel-Palestine Conflict
led by Michael McRae

Description
This isnt your typical money class. FPU is practical, and fun! It is a nine-week class and will
walk you through budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and more! Visit www.
tinyurl.com/FinPeaceWCC to register and to buy the class kit: Questions? Please contact Cindy
and Greg Walker at 615.519.8724 or at cindy.h.walker@gmail.com.
Mr. McRae will teach us about the Israel-Palestine conflict, its history and current state of
affairs. Michael is Adjunct Professor in Forgiveness and Reconciliation, Restorative Justice,
Israel-Palestine, and International Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and received his
Masters Degree in Conflict Resolution from Trinity College in Dublin at Belfast.

DivorceCare
(starts at 6:15 p.m.)
led by Anne Alexander
Stauffer and Janet Wall

The Bay Room

DivorceCare is a small group of people experiencing separation and divorce. Learn how to deal
with your past and rebuild your future in a confidential and healing environment, and find
encouragement and support through videos and honest discussion. Attend as few or as many
meetings as you like. There is a one-time $20 materials fee. For more information, call the
office at 615.297.8563 or visit www.tinyurl.com/DivorceHealing.

Celtic Spirituality
MEETS AT 4:30 P.M.
AND 6:30 P.M.
led by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

100

In a time when dramatic changes are taking place in Western Christianity, Celtic Spirituality
(drawing inspiration from the lives of ancient Celtic Saints) offers a fresh stirring of the Spirit
among us and a deeper understanding of God for us. What did Pelagius and the Celtic Church
teach in contrast to Augustine and the Roman Church? Come and find out.

NOTE: Wednesday, February 18 is Ash Wednesday with Worship Service at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary right after 5-Star Dinner.
Please check with: your teacher, Sundays bulletins, the Inspire newsletter and the church office to find out if your class is
being held. We will continue to update you in the coming weeks.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES - 9:30 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.
Class
Disciples Class
led by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer
Challenge Class
coordinated by Paul Hardin

Rm/Start Time
Description
105/9:30 a.m. This class focuses on the Scriptures and how they speak to our lives and lifestyles today.
200/9:30 a.m.

This class discusses contemporary issues from a Christian perspective using a variety of formats.
February 8 - March 15, we will study the parables of Jesus using Amy-Jill Levines book Short Stories
by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi, which is available in the church book
store and will be led by Julia Tanner.

Young Adult Sunday School

led by Rob Quinn

Boardroom/
9:45 a.m.

Note: start time is 9:45 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many
young adults between the ages of 26-35. This class offers an open forum for in-depth reading and
discussion of scripture.

Spiritual Journeys for Women A Closer Look at Celtic

Spirituality
led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Bay Room/

9:30 a.m.

The Good News for You in 2015! Much of the vitality, energy, and creativity we seek in our
Christian lives to face our challenges as women can be restored! Take a trip with us back to our
roots, to the Goodness, Love, Nature, and Vision of the Early Church before its original message
was captured, changed, and controlled by organized religion.Meet this Jesus who longs to meet
you NOW. Join a fellowship of enduring, supportive, new friends for a new year!

Reflections Class
led by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

200/11:00 a.m. This is a Bible and issue based class that thrives on discussion and group participation. Participants
explore questions of the Christian faith.
The Bay Room/ We are a coed confidential group dedicated to sharing its experience, strength, and hope
11:00 a.m.
based upon the twelve steps of life in Christ and spiritual principles for more abundant living.
Participants find the class a safe and uplifting way to build community and process lifes
challenges in a solution oriented format.

Spiritual Journeys Class

(2nd Hour co-ed)
led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

Pathways Class
Boardroom/
led by Laura Dovan and Christy Brown 11:00 a.m.
Points of View Class

Throughout the year we will watch video lessons and host speakers who share their insight and
perspective on the challenges facing the modern Christian family including marriage, prayer, and
growing our faith.

105/11:00 a.m. This class is an informal discussion group that addresses current issues in the relationship between
modern culture and Christianity. It will both challenge and affirm your beliefs.

College/Univ. Aged Young Adults 100/11:00 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many young adults between the ages of
led by Thom Schuyler
19-25. This class offers an open forum for in-depth reading and discussion of scripture.
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Mission statement

Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, & others.
WCC Youth Parents,
Thank you for continuing to trust us with your students each week. It has been amazing to
watch them grow up in the ways of Christ!
One of the initiatives we are working on this semester is to incorporate parents as Co
Youth Ministers alongside us. Many of you heard Walter Surdacki speak last fall on the
importance of parents, students, and ministers working together to help create a lifelong
foundation of faith for each student.
Along those lines, we are offering special opportunities for you to connect with your middle
and high school students. Each week during 11:00 Sunday School, parents are invited to join
the youth group for our February series In the Image Of: Family & Faith to discuss what it
means to be part of a family (both a biological family and a church family).
Every Sunday in the series will have a different style as follows:
February 8 - joint lesson with parents and student inroundtablediscussions talking about images of family from the Bible. Youth sponsors are invited to
the discussion as well - this is a great time to meet the volunteers working with your student each week.
February 15 - Q&A between parents and students.
February 22 - teacher switch day - Pathways Class taught by members of the youth group.
We hope you can join us for this special opportunity this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. starting in the Boardroom. Please dont hesitate to reach out with any
questions in the mean time.
Blessings,
Trey

SAVE THE DATE - FEBRUARY 20:

CYF mission & MOVIE NIGHt: green hills cinema & ROOM IN THE INN
CHI-RHO BOWLING AT DAVE & BUSTERS

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connected!
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Puppies
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Stars
Loaves and Fishes
Pandas
Frogs
Monkeys

Jesuss Miracles
Jesus and the Paralyzed Man
Jesus and the Tax Collectors

This Week at WCC:

Wednesday, February 4
5:30 p.m. Grace Notes
5:35 p.m. Missional Wednesday Dinner
6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club
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Sunday, February 8
9:30 a.m. - Childrens Moment
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Childrens Church
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge followed by

The Bridge Soup

bulletin board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Sunday, February 8
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, Will Keim, PhD., preaching
12:30 p.m.
Nominating Committee Meeting (200)
4:00 p.m.
New Member Assimilation Committee Meeting (BR)
5:15 p.m.
The Bridge Worship (DH)
6:00 p.m.
The Bridge Soup (DH)
6:15 p.m.
Youth Group (Youth Commons)
Monday, February 9
4:00 p.m.
The Geezers Mens Group (BR)
5:15 p.m.
Cub Scouts (DH)
7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts Recruiting Night (DH)
Tuesday, February 10
9:00 a.m.
Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
10:30 a.m.
Circle 3 (BR), Circle 2 (105/KIT),

Circles 1,4 & 7 (AWAY)
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (234)

Wednesday, February 11
6:15 a.m.
Mens Small Group (100)
7:00 a.m.
Mens Bible Study (105)

Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
4:30 p.m.
Celtic Spirituality (100)
5:30 p.m.
Grace Notes Kids Choir (Kids Commons)
5:35 p.m.
5-Star Dinner (DH)
6:00 p.m.
Nominating Committee Meeting (232)
6:15 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay)

JYF Kids Club (Kids Commons)
6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Celtic Spirituality (100)

Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict (105)

Financial Peace University (200)
Leadership Woodmont (BR)

Missions Team Meeting (DH)
Thursday, February 12 Library Workday

Prayers for our Church Family

In the Hospital:
John Galloway, St. Thomas
Julianne Howell, granddaughter of Julie Howell, WellStar Kennestone Hospital,

Atlanta, GA
New Concerns:
John Beck, father of Dennis Beck
Jim Collins, Atlanta GA
Mary Hofwolt, sister of John Hobby
Continuing Concerns:
Julia Shipp
Tom Woodard Sr., father of Tom Woodard Jr. and uncle of Marion Greenlee
Mina Malaty, nephew of Joseph Badawy, Albany, NY
Jan Goans
Sara Farrar, Green Hills Rehab
Military:
Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve and Judy Wilson,
Afghanistan
Jeremy Watson, son-in-law of Doug and Terri King, Middle East
Kevin Baird, son of Malcolm and Debbie Baird, Liberia
Those Serving Abroad:
Courtney Valk, Peace Corps, Republic of Georgia
Congratulations To:
John and Monty Steele on the birth of their son William Rye Steele on January
28th. Proud big sisters are Mimi and Elizabeth. Proud aunt and uncle are Paul and
Jenny Steele.
Sara Koppelman and John deBettencourt on their marriage, December 5, 2014.
Sara serves Woodmont as a staff member and now goes by Sara deBettencourt.
Sympathy To:
Tami Buchanan and family on the death of Tamis grandmother, Violet Paul, on
February 1st. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Jana Coode and family on the death of her mother, Eula Hail Meece, on January
20th. Funeral services were held on January 24th at First Christian Church in
Somerset, KY. Mrs. Meece was also the grandmother to Virginia Wills and great
grandmother to Brennan, Colin, Savannah, Caroline, and Wyatt Wills.
Pete and Sandra Kyne and family on the death of Sandras brother, Stan
McElhiney on January 31st. Visitation will be held at Spring Hill Funeral Home on
Wednesday, February 4th at Noon with a memorial service to follow at 1:00 p.m.
7

The Elders of Woodmont Invite You to Join Them in

Prayer:

For a well-attended, inspirational, Spirit-filled Leadership

Seminar on February 7 at 9:00 a.m.
For all those who participate in a Life Group as they increase
their faith through prayer, Bible study, spiritual growth,
fellowship, and missions.
For the spiritual health (holiness) of our congregation. As our
church attendance increases, may our faith grow as well!
For all those who will volunteer to help build a Habitat for
Humanity house in March, a life-changing ministry for those
in need!

Woodmont Christian Church

Non Profit Org.

US Postage Paid
Nashville, TN
Permit #1204

3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37215

ReImagine Worship This Sunday, February 8 at 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall followed by The
Bridge Soup & Salad - A free soup and salad meal immediately following The Bridge service.
Bring your family and friends. Feed your family and friends! Its delicious every time.

Sunday, February 8
New Series: All in the Family

Sermon Title: All in the Family

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50
Description: Who is my mother, and who are my brothers? According to Jesus, anyone
who does Gods will is considered part of his family. The church is like one big messy family:
sometimes we argue, sometimes we disagree, sometimes we let each other down - but at
the end of the day, unconditional love (as in the Prodigal Son) is what holds us all together
as the family of God.

By Our Presence and Our Gifts

Date
January 11
January 18
January 25
February 1

Sun. School Total Atd. Operating

382
377
332
362

889
869
856
819

$41,772
$39,920
$16,795
$67,731

Schedule of Deacons Serving

February 8, 2015
Communion Prep
Nicole Clayton

Service Coordinator

9:30 - Open, 11:00 - Laurie Hester

Video Camera

9:30 - Steven McGinty, 11:00 - Sandra Kyne

Worship Services - February 8, 2015

9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Will Keim, PhD., Preaching
Title: "Three Great Teachers"
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge Worship
Trey Flowers, Preaching
NEW Sermon Series: "All in the Family"
Title: All in the Family
Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Meredith Holloman Cynthia Beck
Patricia Taylor
David Reynolds
Cynthia Arnholt
Kasey Clymer
Jade Forlidas
Mark Clymer
Jim Hester
Hope Walker
Nick Forlidas
Honey Hetzel
Selena Guilfoy
Betty McHugh
Katherine
Hartle
Chris Smith

5:15 p.m.
Jay Everett
David Stewart
Virginia Dinker
Rebecca Everett
Robin Heyne

Schedule of Elders Serving

February 8, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Jack Derryberry
and
Mart Sesler

11:00 a.m.

Anne Mitchell
and
Pete Kyne
John Carpenter - Hospital

5:15 p.m.

Wendell Brown

Weekly Prayer Partner

Central Christian Church, Memphis

Woodmont Christian Church Staff

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & The Bridge
Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Tallu Quinn, Director of The Nashville Food Project
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors

for The Bridge Worship
Carla CJ Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth
Martha Duff, Director of Preschool
Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator
Joe Badawy, Housekeeping
Ben Saunders, Youth Ministerial Intern
Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director
Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping
Sarah Huffman, Accompanist
Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist
Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager
Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse and Small
Steven Austin, Housekeeping
Hannah Ott, Youth Ministerial Intern

Groups Coordinator
Chris Beck, Finance Manager
Nancy Holmes, Childrens Ministry Assistant