August 4th, 2014 Volume 43, Issue 23

In This Issue
From Your Pastoral Staff:
Clay Stauffer 2
Michael Graham 3
Tallu Quinn 4
August Birthdays 4
Missions and Outreach 5
Woodmont Youth 6
Woodmont Kids 7
With Gratitude to Woodmont 8
In and Around Woodmont 9
Events & Announcements 9
Bulletin Board 11
Upholding Our Church back cover

Small Groups
Stewardship
Strategic Planning
Core Values
2014 Areas of Focus
Woodmonts Mission: Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
www.WoodmontChristian.org
Child Dedication

July 27th, 2014
Eli Nelson Fengler-Ward, Clay Stauffer, Filia Fengler & Chris Ward
The S
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August 3rd, 2014
Angie & Jeff Kinman, Luke, Ella & Kalli (not pictured) Tucker Kinman
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I have now had the honor and
privilege of serving as Senior
Minister of Woodmont for seven
years as of this month. I arrived
in Nashville in August of 2007 at
the age of 27. At that point, the
church had been through some
very difficult years and many
were hurting and grieving. Our
congregation has now grown and changed in many ways.
We have welcomed many new faces on the staff, into
the congregation, and into the leadership. I thought I
would use this Spire article to share Seven Thoughts and
Convictions with you.
1) The church is called to be missional in nature. Mission
and outreach is the lifeblood of the church. The church is
not just a place but a people who are sent into the world
to spread Christs love to a hurting people. Since it was
founded in 1943, Woodmont has always been passionate
about mission and outreach and we should never lose
that passion. There is a lot that we can learn from the
Missional Church Movement that began in the late 90s.
The church no longer holds the same status in society
as it once did, and North America has now become
a mission field in many ways. The Bible Belt may still
be the exception in many ways. While many grieve
over the loss of Christendom, this is actually a great
opportunity for the church to regain its missional DNA.
We are not simply called to maintain an institution but
to be ambassadors of Christs love in the world. We have
opportunities to do that every day.
2) There is a difference between church membership
and serious discipleship. It is possible to be a member
of a church and not grow spiritually. Unfortunately, this
happens far too often. When church simply becomes a
box we check, we miss what its all about. We are called
to develop a relationship with God through Christ and
then grow in our faith and spiritual lives every day. This
should happen through worship, prayer, Bible study,
small groups, fellowship, and service. Discipleship is a
life-long endeavor that takes intentionality, consistency,
and focus. Simply joining a church is not enough. We
are called to give back and grow together as a community.
3) Worship style is not nearly as important as worship
authenticity and consistency. We should not just look
at worship as a time to come and consume. It should
be a time where we come to connect, recharge, and then
be sent back out to serve. We have three different styles
of worship at Woodmont informal (9:30), traditional
(11:00), and contemporary (5:15). The point is not which
worship style you choose but that you worship regularly
because human beings are hard wired to worship and if
we dont worship God, we will worship something else
(money, social status, power, politics, etc.).
4) Small groups are absolutely essential for community,
connection, and spiritual growth. I believe with all my
heart that small groups are where real discipleship and
real community happens. We are all social creatures and
we long to be connected with each other. Small groups
(including Sunday School, mission teams, and special
classes) are a way for us to grow together, care for each
other, and cultivate friendship. We constantly want to
start new small groups here at Woodmont.
5) The church must be a place where people of different
theologies, world-views, and politics can come together
and be united by the love of Jesus Christ. The Stone-
Campbell movement has always been about Christian
unity. We want to honor Jesus prayer that all would be
one so that the world might believe. That which unites us
(faith in Christ) is much greater than that which divides
us (social issues, politics, denominational background,
socio-economic class). This is a realistic approach to
church and is a much needed message in our world today.
6) Those who repeatedly stir up problems, drama, and
discord in the church need to be confronted and made
aware of what they are doing. One of the greatest
threats to the health of any community is when people
consistently create division and conflict. This is often a
cry for power, attention, and control or is a projection of
something going on in their own lives. I am convinced
that many times, some simply do not see that they are
doing it. Part of being a leader is learning to address
conflict in a healthy way. This takes courage and nerve.
Gossip is also a problem in any organization. One of
the best books I have ever read on leadership is Thomas
Friedmans Failure of Nerve.
7) The church must always think outside the box and not
be afraid to try new things. The famous seven last words
of the church are weve never done it that way before.
Churches that are never open to change do not grow. We
should honor tradition but we cannot be afraid to try new
things. The message of Christ doesnt change but the way
that we deliver that message does.
These are just a few thoughts that I have at the seven
year mark. Although the ministry is not an easy calling,
I am thankful every day for the opportunity to serve
Woodmont and to help lead it into the future!
Blessings,
by Clay Staufer
7 Convictions Afer 7 Years
August 4, 2014
The Spire pg. 3
Ive been thinking about the word
traditional, lately. It is the label given
to the worship services for which
I plan music at WCC. Tere is a
distinction made between our 9:30
and 11 services- the former being
more relaxed, and the latter more
formal, although the structures of
both services feature basic tenets of
Christianity that jelled centuries ago. We greet, we pass the
peace of Christ, we pray, we sing familiar songs called hymns,
we read and listen to scripture, we hear
a sermon, we ofer response to Christs
invitation and share the communion of our
Lord. Even the more informal 9:30 service
presents a sense of tradition containing
classic Christian ritual.
One might assume that the music for
traditional services would be, well,
traditional. Since the word, traditional, like
most words, carries diferent connotations, I would like for you
to examine with me the music that we normally experience at
9:30 and 11 and see what traditional music includes.
Te texts and music in our Chalice hymnal are gleaned from
as early as the 4th century (Aurelius Clemens Prudentius - Of
the Fathers Love Begotten) and as late as the year of our hymnal
printing, 1995. Our anthems have a more narrow window of
about six centuries, running from circa 1400 to the present
day. Actually, some of the anthems you hear in either of these
services have only been in existence for a few months,which
would place them in the contemporary basket.
Te anthems and instrumental music we perform at 11 are
derived from seven art periods and include as many genres.
In order, these periods are medieval, renaissance, baroque,
classical, romantic, modern and contemporary. Each of
these periods alone boasts tremendous variety. Te vehicles
that carry this diverse musical organism to our congregation
include choir unaccompanied, choir accompanied, vocal
solos and ensembles, orchestra, consorts, string quartets,
solo instruments (both orchestral and non), brass quintets,
handbells and endless combinations of the above. Te 9:30
service has the same possibilities, with occasional choir, but
also shares bluegrass (our wonderful Gospelaires). Te word,
traditional, sometimes connotes repetition which can result in
boredom. Since Woodmonts traditional music has so much
wealth from which to draw, repetition of style is not an issue.
Te hymns and anthems we perform on a weekly basis
have been penned by some of the greatest theological and
musical minds in the history of the world. Tese works were
all contemporary when they were created and many of them
deserve the label - timeless. Whether we are singing the
powerful praise hymn, All Creatures of our God and King by
St. Francis of Assisi, the beautiful paean to nature, Morning
Has Broken by Eleanor Farjeon, the spiritual, Go Tell it
on the Mountain by John W. Work, or the English sacred/
pop song, I Am the Day by Libera, we
are tapping into poetry born of spiritual
intelligence, messages hewn by adversity,
and understanding that comes only from
Gods Holy Spirit.
In his Histoire de la musique, 1725, Jacques
Bonnet wrote, Te music of the church
must be expressive. Te passions of opera
are cold in comparison to those of our
church music. Who does not feel a sense of connection
when hearing William Byrds haunting Kyrie wafing over
the balcony a cappella or Benjamin Brittens mysterious
Corpus Christi Carol with its symbolic medieval text; music
from other times ofers the assurance that God has been
intimately involved in peoples lives in all ages and will
continue to be when time is no more.
In I John 2, John writes about an old commandment
and a new commandment. In essence, he states that the
commandment to love is simultaneously traditional and
contemporary. It is the same with music. What is seemingly
old becomes new as we hear it with fresh ears, taking the
eternal message to our hearts, encouraged by the wisdom of
those that have known Christ in previous ages.
A window spanning centuries of style and instrumentation
from which to choose, coupled with the gift of the greatest
minds known to mankind generates enough variety to
offer endless surprise, contemplation and inspiration
to our congregation, regardless of the label. As Dr. Fred
Craddock once suggested, maybe its time we take certain
words out of the vault, dust them off and thank God for
their usefulness.
by Michael Graham
Music from other times
ofers the assurance that
God has been intimately
involved in peoples lives in
all ages.
Traditional Music - A Close Encounter of the Timeless Kind
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Te late Harvard chaplain, Reverend Peter
Gomes, once said during an Easter sermon,
It would be a great miracle to raise a dead
body to life. It would be a greater miracle to
put new life in all of you.
When I was in seminary in NYC, I worked
at a Lutheran church, and in our Sunday
services each week, we recited the Nicene
Creed. Tis line in particular always stood
out to me, and stays with me:
We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the
world to come.
I have been thinking about what it means to be looking for the
resurrection of the dead. What do everyday resurrections look
like? We read these words of Paul in his letter to the Corinthians:
Terefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old
things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
As ministers in this church, we know many of your resurrections:
renewed relationships, renewed community or sense of
belonging, emotional and spiritual renewal afer addition and
tragic loss, and, yes, even bodily renewal. We have seen some
of you face chronic disease with grace, wisdom, and courage.
We have seen you recover miraculously from surgeries. We
have held your babies in hospital rooms and held your hands
afer miscarriages. We have seen selfess acts of compassion and
generosity, and we cannot regard these as anything less than the
miracles that they arethe miracles that you are.
Tis tiny verse in the tiny book of Zephaniah reminds us of
Gods constant and renewing love:
Te Lord, your God, is in yourmidst,
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will renew you in his love;
He will exult over you with beautiful song.
Zephaniah 3:17
In the midst of every hardship and dry spell we endure, God is
constantly renewing us to deeper faith, with his songs of delight
hovering above us. With faith in God, through the saving love of
Jesus Christ, even the deepest pain can hold the promise of new
possibility. And we listen for Gods still and small voice saying:
Dont you see that you are wonderfully made? Am I only a God
far away? Do I not fll both heaven and earth?
Gods grace and peace this week and always,

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Angela McMillin
Thompson Joyner
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Luke Elliott
Joyce White
Josh Cheng
Madison Rudd
Heather Glasgow
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Jerri Malloy
Sissy Rogers
Andrew Chelton
Emily McKeever
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Grace Lee
Cristin Lewis
Robyn Arab
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Patrick Quinn
Cindy Walker
Beth Cashion
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Bill Alford
Robbie Sinks
Ellen Cochran
Lizzy White Seymour
Michelle McWhorter
Joyce Burton
Mitchell Martin
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Matthew Miccioli
Elizabeth Regen
Marcella Derryberry
Chris Paisley
Jennifer Walker
Marisa Taveau
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Pat Malone
Billy Hamburg
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Natasha Rollins
Alberta Martin
Isse Waddey
Lulah Quinn
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John Hobby
Amanda Howell
Annie Lauren
Hendrick
Maggie Holifeld
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Kathy Morgan
Sara Wallace
Jackson Arnholt
Elizabeth Johnson
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Taylor Groom
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Maggie Sheridan
Brooke Huffman
Bob Nichols
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Wayne Puckett
Gayle Maloney
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Ashley (Wilson) Bender
Roberta Eckert
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Ann Troxler
Rob Bearden
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David Conrad
Claire Drowota
Houston Hartle
Bray Martin
Margaret Davidson
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Linda Webb
Judy Davis
Kate Woodard
Linda Whitson
Zoe McKeever
Laura Wasson
Toby Gray
Betty Johnson
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Suzanne Nelson
Christy Waller
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Mark Cannon
Bill Heyne
Cathy Pierce
Maggie Faber
Brenton Lowe
Mike Stewart
Annalise Bacon
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**Marie Beard
Richmond Williams
Matthew White
Harriet Medlin
Justin Lowe
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Dena Collins
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Corinne Smith
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Luke Schuyler
Phillip Suiter
Mia Rutledge
Wilson Jackson
Jay Everett
Grant Smothers
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Joann Tomlin
Adam Knight
Dai Wilson
Linda Grace Perry
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Ralph Parsons
Charles A. Howell, IV
Erica Sowell
Hailey Wright
Jeff King
Mary Hawkins
Chloe Shaffer
Cynthia Beck
Caroline Hamburg
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Robin Heyne
Michael Wright
Caroline Drury
Macie Smitherman
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Kathryn Gibson
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John Michael Clark
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Christian Heyne
Joe Bandy
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John Galloway
Cathy Speers Johnson
Brad Northcut
**Marie Beard, one of our Senior members, will be turning 102 years old on August 21, 2014. Brithday cards can be mailed to:
Marie Beard
Greenhill Health & Rehabilitation Center (Mariner), Rm # 239B
3939 Hillsboro Circle
Nashville, TN 37215
by Tallu Quinn
August 4, 2014
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Seeking God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others.... Woodmonts Mission describes the kindness, compassion, generosity, patience
and empathy our church family shares. These are the qualities that motivate us to respond to the needs of others and help
alleviate the impact that lifes difcult circumstances can bring.
The outreach and mission work Woodmont does comes in many forms. Many times this work is emergent and lifesaving. But
what does this work look like? How does it directly impact others? What do the organizations we support do what are their
mission statements?
Come to Mission Wednesdays to Hear the Stories, Experience the Impact,
and Learn About Woodmonts Outreach and Mission Work
In partnership with the Nashville Food Project, Mission Wednesday is the rst Wednesday of the month beginning September
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and includes supper and a presentation/speaker, then a brief worship service in Drowota Hall. On September 3
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Woodmont Youth will describe their mission trip to Guatemala, the work they participated in, and the lasting impact of their service.
Teach Them to Fish and They Will Not Go Hungry...
If you want to be an agent of change in our world then it only takes helping one person to generate a positive ripple effect. And a powerful
place to start is with our citys children and families. Please consider how you can make an impact either individually or with your family,
friends, Sunday School class or small group by providing empowerment and hope through these non-prot organizations. Woodmonts
Outreach or Inner City Ministries supports many organizations - weve highlighted three below.
NASHVILLE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR EMPOWERMENT (NICE) www.empowernashville.org
Mission Statement: NICE is a non-prot, community-based organization dedicated to empowering refugees
and immigrants of Middle Tennessee through direct social services and educational programs.
Opportunities with NICE to make a difference: aid refugees by tutoring English, provide transportation for
job interviews or after-school activities, or provide clothing, school uniforms and backpacks.
SAFE HAVEN www.safehaven.org
Mission Statement: Safe Haven Family Shelter empowers Middle Tennessee homeless families with children to
achieve lasting self-sufciency.
Opportunities with Safe Haven to make a difference: Safe Haven provides temporary and permanent housing for
homeless families. Prepare and share a dinner with families in need, periodically assist with moving families into their
new homes, or team up with 3-5 other volunteers in providing social support to a newly housed family for one year.
SALAMA INSTITUTE www.salamaserves.org
Mission Statement: To support families and equip youth with the skills and values needed for success.
Opportunities with SALAMA to make a difference: contribute school supplies, tutor a child from 3:30 pm
- 5:00 pm one day per week, or volunteer with Saturday grounds projects.
Thank you for taking A Moment for Missions! For further information check out the urban
ministries page on the church website - tinyurl.com/norb4c5. If you have questions or are
interested in volunteering please contact Tom or Kathy Patten.
The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the
least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.- Matthew 25:40
Reservations should be made (the deadline is Monday at noon) by emailing the church ofce at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org, through the
Sunday connection card or by calling the church ofce at 297-8563. We are not taking online reservations at this time. There is no fee to
attend Mission Wednesdays, however we will be accepting donations to help further our mission and outreach work.
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Senior Mystery Trip
Orlando, FL
Day 1 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Day 2 - Disney World: Magic Kingdom &
Homeless Birthday Party service project
Day 3 - Disney World: Hollywood Studios
August 4, 2014
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AUGUST 10th - SUNDAY SCHOOL
9:30 a.m. Classes
ChristQuest - Ronda Hirst
Stars - Claire Drowota, Bonnie Burks - Daniel
Pandas - Christi Williams - Bring Your Dad/Uncle/Gpa to SS
Frogs - Joy Jackson, Liz or Scott Holley - The Most Important
Commandment
Monkeys - Laurie Cooper
11:00 a.m. Classes
Childrens Church & 4th/5th Grade Class - Donna Bryant
For your convenience, Woodmonts Nursery is located on the rst oor of the building - just
take the steps in the Narthex down one level. Woodmonts Nursery is clean and caring, and is
available for infants and toddlers during worship services. Our nursery staff are experienced
childcare workers who have rst-aid and CPR training. The Nursery schedule is as follows:
Sun. 9:30 service - ages 0 - 24 months (2 years and older as of the beginning of the school year go to Sunday School)
Sun.11:00 service - ages 0 - 3 years (4 years and older as of the beginning of the school year go to Childrens Church)
Sun. at 5:15 (The Bridge service) - all babies and children are welcome in the nursery (many parents bring their child to worship)
Wed. night 5 Star Dinner & classes - ages 0 - 4 years (5 years & up as of the beginning of the school year go to Junior Youth
Fellowship, JYF)
The Narthex is the area you enter into when passing through the wooden doors of the sanctuary but before entering the pew area
of the sanctuary. In the event that your child starts crying during services, please use The Narthex as an area to soothe your little
one so as not to disturb worship and prayer. Thank you!
SAVE THE DATES:
Bring Your Dad to Sunday School -
Pandas Class 3 yrs: August 10
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Frogs Class 4 yrs: Aug 17
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Monkeys Class 5 yrs: Aug 24
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday August 17
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Fall Kick-off Picnic
Friday September 5
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Pancakes & Pajamas
Sunday September 7
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Trunk or Treat
Friday October 31
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Thanks & Giving Meal
Sunday November 16
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Serving Others
In addition to giving of time and talent Woodmont's Outreach Committee awards Grants of fnancial support on a
quarterly basis. The Outreach Committee closely reviews applications to determine where Woodmont's support
will have the most impact and help fulfll our mission and the mission of the grant applicant. Below are thank you's
acknowledging our outreach work and grant funding.
Dr. Glen J. Stewart, Regional Minister and President
Outreach Committee
Woodmont Christian Church
3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville,TN 37215

Dear Members of the Outreach Committee,

Thank you for the grant given to Bethany Hills. Your gift will be a critical addition to the income of the camp as
we seek to serve the youth, men, women, and all Disciples of Tennessee. Each year hundreds of young people
come to Bethany Hills to live in a Christian community, experience God's love, and make friends for the rest of their
lives. You are helping to continue this outstanding ministry. I am convinced that if more children attended a camp at
Bethany Hills we would have fewer children in trouble. Your gift will be used to keep Bethany Hills a place people
want to go to and not go home from.

I am aware that many young people from Woodmont Christian Church came to Bethany Hills this summer. I hope
they had a meaningful week.

Thank you for this generous gift to Bethany Hills.
Sincerely,
Glen J. Stewart
Regional Minister and President
Woodmont Receives Thank Yous for Awarding Funding,
Contributing Time/Talent, Sharing Love and Serving Others
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the staff and families of the Nashville Ronald McDonald House, I would like to take the opportunity
to thank you for your continued support in collecting pop tabs for us. We appreciate you always thinking of
us and for your continued love and support of our mission. Your kindness is truly a blessing here!
The general community must be credited with providing the major support of our House. Because of this support,
the Ronald McDonald House served as a home away from home for over 680 families in 2013, averaging a
23-night stay. Every year 4.5 million children are helped around the world through Ronald McDonald House
Charities programs and services. Every night, more than 7,200 families with critically ill children will stay at one of
the 315 Ronald McDonald Houses around the world where they receive shelter, emotional support, understanding
and a homelike environment.
Thank you for understanding the importance of providing a place those families with seriously ill children can call
home for a while.
Sincerely,
Kaye Slate
House Manager
Volume 42, Issue 24 Photos by Alan Nelson
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Regional Assembly October 3rd & 4th Chattanooga, TN
The Regional Assembly of the Christian Church in Tennessee
will be held at First Christian Church in Chattanooga on October
3 and 4, 2014. First Christian Church is located in downtown
Chattanooga across the street from the University of Tennessee
Chattanooga campus at 650 McCall Street. The churchs website is
http://frstchristian-chat.com
Registrations are now being accepted online and by mail-in form. The
Regions website, http://www.ccdctn.org under Resources will give you
the links to register online or a printable registration form to mail in with
your payment.
Remember all meal reservations must be in by September 15th.
You can also fnd the link to make your room reservations on the Resources page. The Marriott hotel downtown
is offering a reduced rate of $114 per night for all Assembly attendees. This rate is good until September 12th; the
regular rate at this hotel is $169. The Marriott offers complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor
pool, ftness center, two restaurants and a coffee house. The hotel is located in the heart of the downtown business
district with easy access to the complimentary electric shuttle route.Please click the link provided for Chattanoogas
Marriott Downtown Chattanooga Marriott downtown.
If you would like to serve as a Voting Representative, please contact the church offce at 297-8563 before September 25, 2014.
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
The event will include an art show, art sale, concert, and classes on how various art
forms can be used for healing.
For more information contact MaryClarePyron@gmail.com
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Woodmonts Leadership Breakfast with Susan Beaumont, author of Inside the Large Congregation
Saturday, September 13th at 9:00 am in Drowota Hall
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of three Disciples classes. Each
class aligns with our Mission state-
ment and explains what it means
to be part of Woodmonts family
and about the Christian Church,
Disciples of Christ.
SEEKING CLASS Sept 10
SHARING CLASS Sept 17
SERVING CLASS Sept 24
Growing Disciples of Christ
by Seeking God, Sharing
Love and Serving Others.
- Woodmonts Mission
For more detailed class information
please visit the Discipleship Classes
page on our website at:
www.tinyurl.com/TreeClasses
Susan Beaumont is a consultant, author, coach, and spiritual director. She has consulted with over one hundred congregations
and denominational bodies across the United States and in Canada. She is known for her ground-breaking work in the leadership
dynamics of large congregations.
Before establishing her own practice, Susan worked for nine years as a Senior Consultant with the Alban Institute. Susan has also
served on the faculty of two business schools, teaching graduate level courses in leadership, management and organizational
behavior. She consulted with nonproft organizations and corporate clients in leadership development and change management.
She has corporate experience in human resource management and organizational development.
Rev. Beaumont is an ordained minister within the American Baptist Churches, USA. She currently attends a Presbyterian Congregation.
Susans educational background includes a M.B.A. from Northwestern University and a M.Div. from McCormick Theological
Seminary. She is a graduate of the Shalem Institute Spiritual Guidance program.
Susan is known for engaging the best of business practice, fltered through the lens of careful theological refection. She moves easily
between discernment and decision making, and nurtures the soul of the leader along with the soul of the institution.
Susan Beaumont
pg. 10
CLICK HERE
to read an excerpt
Leadership Workshop for WCCs Board and Elders
Saturday, September 13th, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm in the Boardroom
August 4, 2014
The Spire pg. 11
Sunday, August 10
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services (Sanc)
9:30 a.m. Bring Your Dad/Uncle/Grandpa/Special Friend
to Sunday School - Pandas Class (3yrs)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship Service (DH)
6:00 p.m. The Bridge Soup
Monday, August 11
4:00 p.m. The Geezers (BR)
Tuesday, August 12
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
Wednesday, August 13
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group 107)
7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105)
Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
Thursday August 14 Library Workday
Opportunities at Woodmont
In the Hospital:
Jackson Lee Watson, grandson of Susan Spear Dyer, Vanderbilt NICU
Pauline Gilpatrick, mother-in-law of Anne Arney, Cookeville Regional
Medical Center
Janet Howell, NHC Cool Springs
Beverly Small, Centennial
New Concerns:
Stella Grace Daly, granddaughter of Martha Duf
Continuing Concerns:
Patricia Taylor
Will Keim
Jackson Hand, son of J.R. and Kailey Hand
Stacy Whittington, daughter-in-law of Michael & Debbie Whittington
Ashley Price, sister of Kristen Malone
Wayne Puckett
John Collins
Mim Ingman
Susan Murphy
Jim and Denese Grifn, Sister/brother-in-law of Karen Conrad
John Crowe, godson of Glenn & Mary Kiger
Military Prayer List:
Richie Mercado, Afghanistan, son-in-law of Barbara and
Doug Schoerke
Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave and Pat Malone
Those Serving Abroad:
Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia
Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia
Sympathy To:
Scott and Melissa Potter and family on the loss of Melissas father Dr.
Ben Hipp. Dr. Hipp passed away on July 31
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. Services will
be held on Saturday, August 9 in Batesville, AR.
The family of long-time member Jeannette Miller. Ms. Miller passed
away on July 31, 2014. Services were held on Monday, August 4th
in Nashville.
Malcolm and Debbie Baird on the death of Malcolms brother-in-law, Jef
Simpson. Mr. Simpson passed away on August 3rd. Services will
be held in Memphis, TN on August 8th.
GIve Thanks:
Suzannah King Watson, daughter of Doug and Terri King
Prayers for our Church Family
Elder Prayer Cover
The Elders of Woodmont request you join in prayer for the following:
For all those involved with the Ebola plague ravaging West Africa patients, families,
medical personnel.
For our fellow Christians persecuted in the Middle East
For a humane solution to the U.S. border crisis
For our school children, staff, and parents
Hangers Needed for
WTBs Costume Room!
Please bring any hangers you might have to the church ofce
for Walk Tru Bethlehems costume room. Tank you!
The Bridge - We Need Goodies!
If there are any groups, or individuals, who love to bake and
dont have anyone to bake for we have you covered. The
Bridge service offers snacks and coffee for their 15 minute
social time prior to the beginning of each service. We are
in need of goodies, homemade or not. The favorites are
cookies, sweet breads, brownies, doughnuts, chips, salsas,
crackers, dips, pretzels and nuts, although dont limit your
talents to this list! We all know that people congregate
where the food is. What better way to welcome new faces
than a homemade sweet or savory. Any donations may be
left on the WCC kitchen counter. Please mark them as The
Bridge. Questions...Kim Sheridan - kcsheridan@comcast.
net or 615-500-3401.
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BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS DEACON SCHEDULE- August 10, 2014
Communion Prep: Nora Rich
Service Coordinator: 9:30 - David Reynolds
11:00 - Linda Webb
5:15 - OPEN
Video Camera: 9:30 - Barbie Howell
11:00 - Janet Wall
ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY
August 10, 2014
9:30 a.m.
Chip Phinizy
and
Wendell Brown
11:00 a.m.
Pat Malone
and
Anne Mitchell
Pat Malone - Hospital
5:15 p.m.
Bryan Sargent
Date Sunday School Total Atd. Operating
July 13 241 765 $23,469
July 20 237 703 $43,171
July 27 246 693 $18,894
August 3 253 710 $59,294
WORSHIP SERVICES: August 10, 2014
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Trey Flowers, Preaching
Title: "Fountain of Youth"
Scripture: I Timothy 4:9-12
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge
Thom Schuyler, Preaching
Title: "Thirst"
Scripture: Psalm 42:1
WEEKLY PRAYER PARTNER:
Millers Chapel Christian Church,
Alpine
WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Clay Staufer, Senior Minister

Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern Martha Duf, Director of Preschool
Sarah Hufman, Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse &Small Groups Coordinator Linda Whitson, Staf Administrator
Sara Koppelman, Communications Director Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping
Chris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping
Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supervisor Nancy Holmes, Childrens Ministry Assistant
9:30 a.m.
Kasey Clymer
Mark Clymer
Terri McConnell
Christy Brown
Hope Walker
Paula Forcht
Chris Smith
Betty McHugh
11:00 a.m.
Mike Wright
Jenny Soares
Patricia Taylor
Stuart Lackey
Catie Pratt
Jeremiah Pyron
Jennifer Lakcey
Selena Guilfoy
5:15 p.m.
Virginia Dinker
Scott Holley
Liz Holley
David Stewart
Dr. C. Roy Staufer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Carla CJ Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & The Bridge
Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for The Bridge
Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP
Woodmont Christian Church
3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37215
www.woodmontchristian.org
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