September 15, 2014

Volume 43, Issue 26

In This Issue
From Your Pastoral Staff: 2
Woodmont Kids 3
Woodmont Youth 4
In and Around Woodmont 5
Events & Announcements 7
Missions and Outreach 9
Classes 10
Bulletin Board 11
Upholding Our Church back cover


Core Values
The S
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September 7th, 2014 Welcome New Members!
Margie Martin April Hackney Julia Reynolds Phil & Connie Schmutz
September 7th - WCCs Board Participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge Beneftting the ALS Association
September 7th - Homecoming Sunday:
Pancakes & PJs and Nashville Pipes & Drums
September 13th - Leadership and Congregational
Breakfast with Susan Beaumont
Mission
Growing Disciples of Christ
by Seeking God, Sharing
Love and Serving Others.
Our Next Intro to Woodmont
Luncheon is Sunday, Sept. 28
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at 12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom
Visitors and members are invited to
join us for lunch and conversation
about what it means to be a part of the
Woodmont family! We will also take a
brief look at the Christian Church, Dis-
ciples of Christ denomination and our
congregation.
Please make a reservation by
calling the church at 297-8563.
Childcare is privuded free of
charge with reservations.
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This past weekend I went with
Anne to her 40th high school
reunion. Now Ive never been to a
class reunion before. My school is
in Ft. Lauderdale, and they have
their reunions during the Christmas
season, and Ive always had to work
during the Christmas season.
This year would be my 50th high
school reunion, if I were to go. But another reason Ive never
wanted to go is because, especially in my case where all the
students I went to school with have scattered all around the
country, the persons you want most to see at a reunion arent
there. And the ones youre not that excited about always have
perfect attendance. Maybe another reason Ive never wanted to
go is because I prefer to remember the way we were back then,
and not see what we look like now. Do you think that same way?
When you go to a reunion, there are always those few folks
who just havent changed over the years. Whether its natural or
assisted, they just seem to look the same. You recognize them
right away. Then there are others (probably most others) who
have gotten fat, or bald, or wrinkled, or just plain old and you
have no idea who they are. Whos that? you probably say more
than anything else. And when somebody else comes up to you
and asks, Now, who are you? you realize youve changed in one
of those categories too, whether you want to admit it or not.
So you start talking with some of the strangers at the
reunion, and you realize this is someone you played right next
to on the football team. So you start reliving those glory days
on the grid iron (assuming you had some glory days). Then
you realize someone else was your chemistry partner in fourth
period class, and you start remembering old times like
the time you almost blew up the whole chemistry lab. Then,
of all things, you realize the next person you talk to was the
girl you were so desperately in love with back in high school
and you immediately think, Thank God for unanswered
prayers. But when its all over and you leave, you have such
a nice warm feeling for remembering and recalling all the
emotions, excitement, and experiences which were part of such
an important time in your life.
So, have you ever thought about what the reunion in heaven
might be like?
We wont recognize each other physically because the Bible
says flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom. That also
takes away the worry about getting fat or bald or wrinkled. My
mother lost a baby at two weeks old and she always wondered
if in heaven hed still be a baby, or a grown man? What about
people who died when they were young, will they be young or
old in heaven?
So how will we recognize and know each other in heaven? As
far as I am concerned, there will be only one way. We will know
each other by the love we have shared here on earth. And that
means we wont know others in heaven if we havent shared
love with them here on earth. The old song says, Theyll know
we are Christians by our love. Maybe we can also say, Well
know each other in heaven someday by our love. Hows your
reunion shaping up?
by Roy Staufer Reunions - On Earth, In Heaven
This summer in Guatemala with our
CYF students I had the opportunity to
see our students be remarkable over
and over again. But one moment that
truly stands out is the day that we
made a very strenuous hike part of the
way up one of the nearby volcanoes.
We helped farmers weed out rows of
corn and pick tomatoes. On our return
hike Turner Forcht carried a large
basket of tomatoes (that easily weighed 100 pounds) back down
the mountain. The farmer who owned the tomatoes makes that
trip many many times in a harvest season but for that one day
someone lifted his load.
On our hike to Cummins Fall later in the summer after
spending the afternoon hiking and swimming we all began our
tired trek back toward the buses. The hike is a 3-point hike
meaning that you must traverse over boulders, through mossy
water, and slippery rock. One of our 7th grade students fell,
got a nasty scrape and was in some pain. Without any thought
Trey quickly handed me his bag and gave the injured student a
piggyback ride. When that student couldnt go onsomeone
lifted her load.
Lift someones load this week.
by Carla Schooler Spiritual Piggyback
September 15th, 2014
The Spire pg. 3
SUNDAY SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 21st
9:30 A.M. CLASSES
CLASS TEACHERS LESSON
Stars LeAnn Stokes, Tami
Buchanan, Sarah Drury
God Made Our World
Pandas Christi Williams, Becky
Grifth
God Made Our World
Frogs Joy Jackson and Bonnie
Burke
Creation
Monkeys Betty White, Justin or
Kirsten Lowe
Creation
ChristQuest Ronda Hirst
11:00 A.M. CLASS
Childrens
Church
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This Week at Woodmont
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During our recent
CommUnity series,
the Woodmont Youth
Group came up with
a mission statement,
guiding vision, and
core values. These
will be posted in the
youth wing but more
importantly lived out
in our community.
Youth Group Winter Trip to Colorado
December 26-29, 2014
Ski Snowboard Skate Tube NBA
Denver Loveland Eldora
Trip Highlights:
Flying to Denver and lodging at the Hilton Garden Inn
Denver Nuggets NBA basketball game at Pepsi Center
3 days of resort skiing at Loveland & Eldora, w/lessons
Outdoor ice skating in downtown Denver
Spaces are limited - visit www.WoodmontCCyouth.com
for more info & availability.
date
TOTAL RAISED AS OF SEPTEMBER 15
fourteen thousand
n i n e t y t wo d o l l a r s
& eighty four cents
Homework Highs & Lows - Every Wednesday from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm the
Youth Wing is open for students to work on homework & hang out while parents
are in class!


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.


Mission Statement
Building a caring community for ALL youth that helps us connect with God, our true selves, and others

Vision
Our vision is to build a caring community for ALL youth by:
Forming a lifelong foundation of faith to deepen our relationship with God
Establishing a clear identity rooted in the unconditional love of Christ for all people
Serving the wider community with a passion to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God
Committing to share our lives with each other by being present in the community physically and spiritually
Welcoming both new people and new ideas
Growing from church friends to church family by connecting deeply with each other in our daily lives


Values
Belonging Spirituality Authenticity Courage
Unconditional Acceptance. Deep Faith. Just Be You. Beyond Fear.

Mission Respect Compassion Positivity
Outside Ourselves. The Golden Rule. Love. Care. Forgive. Go With The Flow.
Theyve Been
Bucketed!
From September 7th,
Homecoming Sundays
events -the Youth Group
volunteered to Ice
Bucket Woodmonts
Board of Directors
to Beneft the ALS
Association.
September 22nd - Sunday School - Disciples DNA
We will listen to special guest speakers Claire Carpenter and
Frank Drowota who are children of the founding minister of
Woodmont Christian
Church. Hear what
life was like in the
Mansion - what it was
like to grow up in the
home that was also
the church chapel
and meeting place
for Woodmonts early
congregation.
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Homecoming Sunday: Nashville Pipes & Drums Worship Services Sunday School
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Fall Kick of Picnic Pancakes and Pajamas
Leadership and Congregational Breakfast Sunday School
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Reservations for the 24th can be made (deadline is Monday at noon):
By clicking the MAKE RESERVATIONS button
By emailing the church: rvaughan@woodmontcc.org
Through the Sunday connection card
By calling the church: 297-8563
MAKE RESERVATIONS
Wednesdays 5:35 p.m. Drowota Hall
THE MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 24th
Meat Lasagna
Italian Green Beans
Caesar Salad w/Garlic Toasted Croutons
Coca-Cola Fudge Cake
*pizza for the kids*
THE MENU FOR SEPTEMBER 17th
Chicken Pot Pie
Spicy and Non Spicy Black Eyed Peas
Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad
Chess Squares
*pizza for the kids*
Price structure: Adults: $8.00 Children 4 years - 5th grade $4.00 Family cap $28.00
October 18-19, 2014
The Art of Healing - Experiencing Healing Through the Arts
Join us at Woodmont for a weekend of art, music and healing. Highlights
include: an art show and concert featuring Andra Moran and Steve
Siler. The art show and sale will include paintings, drawings, photography,
ceramics, jewelry and woodwork from more than 20 local artists, including
many from Woodmont Christian. Proceeds from the art show will beneft
outreach programs at Woodmont Christian and Music for the Soul.
Music for the Soul is a Christian ministry that uses the power of songs and
stories as a bridge to hope and healing for those facing lifes most difcult
issues. Visit their website:Musicforthesoul.org. For more information contact
MaryClarePyron@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL FEST!
SATURDAY Oct. 25th 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Look for more details in your email, InSpire,
The Spire and around Woodmonts campus!
Volume 43, Issue 26
pg. 8 The Spire
CLICK HERE
to learn more or visit
tinyurl.com/DivCare
Church Women United Meets October 2nd!
Church Women United is a racially, culturally, theologically
inclusive womens movement celebrating diversity and working
for a world of peace and justice. Locally, it is more centered on
issues involving women and children. We meet at 9:30 a.m. for
fellowship hour. A brief business meeting and a Bible Study led
by Rev. Rosemary Brown will follow. After that, our guest speaker
will begin...
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT MEETING! Our guest speaker is Rodger
Dinwiddie. Mr. Rodger Dinwiddie, CEO of STARS (Students Taking a
Right Stand) and President of the International Bullying Prevention
Association will speak with us on Bullying on Tuesday October 2nd at
11:00 a.m. If you can only come to the 11:00 a.m. portion, thats fne.
Childcare will be provided with reservations. Please call 297-8563 to
reserve and give info on number and ages of children.
See page 9 for more information on Mr. Dinwiddie and STARS.
GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, Time: Noon in Room 105
Catered Meal - $8.00
PROGRAM:
Our program will be presented by Sarah and Stewart
Draper, board members of our General (International)
Conference Center for Disciples of Christ located in Black
Mountain, N.C. They will be sharing information about
our conference center, including the Autism Ministry.
MENU:
Meatloaf, Fresh Squash Casserole, Cold Mexican Pasta
Salad, Rolls, Chess Squares
*Door Prizes will be given. Must be present to win.*
RESERVATIONS:
Please make your reservations by Friday, Sept. 19th, by calling the ofce
- Rebecca at 297-8563, or by email at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org.
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9:30 a.m. Classes
Disciples Class Led by Roy Staufer Rm. 105
Challenge Class Led by Bob Herrick Rm. 200
Young Adult Class Led by Rob Quinn BR
*Spiritual Journeys Class for Women*
Led by Rev Anne Staufer The Bay
11:00 a.m. Classes
*2
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Hr. Spiritual Journeys Class* - Also Open to Men
Led by Rev Anne Staufer The Bay
Refections Rm. 200
Points of View Discussion Group Rm. 105
College & University-Aged Young Adults
Led by Thom Schuyler Rm. 107
Pathways Class for Parents BR
DivorceCare The Bay
Wednesday April 23 & 30 at 6:15 p.m.
3 Week Class: Jesus Last Words Rm. 105
Wednesday April 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Led by Roy Staufer.
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THE SECRETS of SPIRITUAL CENTERING
Taking a Fresh Look at The Beatitudes!
*NEW SPRING SERIES BEGINS THIS SUNDAY APRIL 27
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SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS CLASS FOR WOMEN - 9:30 a.m. The Bay Room
Te Reverend Anne Staufer invites you to accompany her as
the class continues to follow the teachings of the Risen Lord.
Dear Woodmont Members,
We are making plans
and raising funds to renovate the
entrance and foyer of our preschool.
This project has been approved by
the board and strategic planning
committee. Brick Pavers can be
purchased by Woodmont members
for $100 each to line the new
walkway. Additional donations are
also being accepted for the renovation.
If you would like to
order a paver, please go to
www. wcps. donati onbri cks. com
or contact Sheil a Mathi as.
We are very excited about the
upcoming facility i mprovements
to our Presc hool !
Clay Stauffer & Kerry Leach
Adult Education Classes (through April 30th) Sunday School Classes
Proposed location of
engraved brickpavers
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Sept. 28th Clothing Drive for Room in the Inn
Our Room in the Inn Season serving the Nashville homeless
community kicks of on November 1st so its time to stock
the clothing closet! Our Woodmont RITI team is hosting a
clothing drive on Sunday, September 28th with Thriftsmart, a
nonproft thriftstore beneftting faith-based charities in Middle
TN. Thriftsmart owns the donation bin in the back parking lot
and will donate $1 to our RITI clothing closet for every 10 pounds
of donations we give through the clothing drive. This will allow
us to stock the closet with more clothes for our guests before
November 1st. They will also give us 50% of of our purchases for
the clothing closet, so their partnership is a huge blessing for our
RITI ministry.
Just pick up a couple of Thriftsmart bags from the narthex
after each church service on Sunday, September 21st. Fill
them up that week with gently used items including: clothes,
shoes, house wares, linens, media (books,CDs/DVDs/Videos)
and toys. Bring those flled bags to church on the following
Sunday,September 28, andplace thembehind your car when you
park. Thriftsmart will do a sweep of the parking lot and pick them
up after each church service starts.
We pray for a spirit of generosity during this season as we prepare our
hearts to serve during this RITI season. Please contact April Gung at april.
stevens320@gmail.com with any questions about the clothing drive.
Go Forth! (The Church has left the building)
In recent weeks a small group of Woodmont members have put
forth an efort to organize and broaden our congregations missions
involvement. Although we are in the initial stage we are making
signifcant progress and this work will continue year round. In so doing we have been most enthused by that which is already
happening: you have been responding to (and continue to answer) Christs call to serve one another!
We have a handful of goals:
* To enhance the good work that is already being done
* To catalog & promote organizations & programs in which our members are involved
* To ofer clear and easy-to-implement opportunities for all members to become more involved in missions and outreach.
We would ask that you consider the following:
* If you are involved in a local ministry, mission or non-proft organization that could beneft from direct, hands-on efort by members of
Woodmont, please share that information with us. All we need to know is the name of the organization and specifc ways in which we can
help (ex: tutoring, construction, clothing drives, driving). The most immediate way to communicate is by email: wccmissions14@gmail.com
So much more to comeSo many ways to serve - Thom Schuyler
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
STARS CEO, Rodger Dinwiddie to Speak at Woodmont Oct. 2nd 11:00 a.m. Rm 105
Mr. Rodger Dinwiddie, CEO of STARS (Students Taking a Right Stand) and President of the International Bullying
Prevention Association will speak with us on Bullying on Tuesday October 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Please invite your
friends, co-workers and family members to attend this event - it is open to the public and will address Bullying,
an epidemic in our schools. Church Women United, the organization who invited Mr. Dinwiddie to speak has
opened this event up to the public because of the critical issue of Bullying.
STARS is a non-proft 501c3 organization in Nashville and exists to serve schools and communities by pro-
viding prevention, intervention and treatment services addressing bullying, substance abuse, violence and
social and emotional barriers to success. For more information on STARS, please visit www.starsnashville.org.
Rodger Dinwiddie is a guest speaker for Church Women United, which meets at 9:30 a.m. before the segment on Bullying. Please see the NEWS AND
EVENTS Section of the Spire for more information on Church Women United and their meeting.
If you think you might attend, please click the button so that we can set the room accordingly. NO reservations are necessary EXCEPT if you need
childcare. If you do, call 297-8563. THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE.
Get on board! The next Morgan-Scott Project trip is scheduled to leave town
the evening of October 23
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You can sign up by selecting the Mission & Outreach tab on the church
website ( http://woodmontchristian.org ) and then clicking on the Join a
local/regional/international mission trip link, or by contacting Jeremiah
Weeden-Wright at jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com.
Count Me In!
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TUESDAYS (frst and third Tues. of the month)
The Psalms Bible Study 9:45 a.m. in Rm. 200, led by Martha Galyon
This fall we will study The Psalms by Max Lucado. Copies will be
available in the Spire Bookstore or you can order from Amazon.
Childcare provided in the nursery. Contact Martha Galyon with questions
mwgalyon@me.com.
WEDNESDAYS
DivorceCare: Separated? Divorced? We Can Help. 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in
The Bay, led by Rev. Anne Staufer & Janet Wall
DivorceCare is a support group and ofers a safe, confdential, healing
environment for our Video and Group Support Seminar Series. There is
a $20 materials fee with scholarship assistance available. Visit www.
tinyurl.com/DivCare for more info or call the church ofce at 297-8563.
The Ten Commandments 6:30 p.m. in Rm 100, led by Dr. C. Roy Staufer
In conjunction with our current Sermon Series, we will be looking at
each of The Ten Commandmentsas Clay Staufer preaches them on
Sunday mornings. We will also add other insights in addition to what
Clay preaches. Clay will be joining the discussion in October. You can
hear and review Sunday sermons from Sunday mornings on our
website at www.tinyurl.com/WCCsermons.
Seeking, Sharing, Serving Classes - NOTE: Wednesday
September 17th is the second of three classes (Sharing)
6:30 p.m. in Rm 200, led by Clay Staufer
- SeekingClass - Was held on Wednesday, September 10th
- Sharing Class - THIS WEDNESDAY - September 17th
- ServingClass - September 24th
We ofer a series of three classes which align to our mission statement.
Members and visitors alike are encouraged to participate as they are
ofered. More detailed info, on the content of each class can be found at
www. tinyurl.com/3Classes.
Conversations With Christ 6:30 p.m. in Rm 107, led by Michael
Whittington
What would it be like to have a conversation with Jesus? What would
you say to Him; more importantly, what would He say to you? Two good
questions - even if the answers are known only to God. We are privy,
however, to several conversations from the Gospel of John between
Jesus and others such as Nathaniel, Nicodemus, the Woman at the Well,
and Peter. Would He say the same thing to us? Yes, I think so! With help
from my co-teacher, Alan Sowell, Ill be sharing my thoughts on these
conversations from the fourth Gospel as we discuss selected passages
from John. Join us!
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:30 A.M. CLASSES
Disciples Class - 9:30 a.m. in Rm 105
Challenge Class - 9:30 a.m. in Rm 200
Spiritual Journeys Class for Women - 9:30 a.m. in The Bay
Young Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. in the Boardroom
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL - 11:00 A.M. CLASSES
Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class - 11:00 a.m. in The Bay
Pathways for Parents Class - 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom
Refections Class - 11:00 a.m. in Rm 200
**Points of View** - 11:00 a.m. in Rm 105
MID WEEK ADULT CLASSES
** POINTS OF VIEW CLASS - SPECIAL SERIES WITH RANDY SMITH AND BETH PATILLO BEGINNING OCTOBER 12TH**
Randy Smith and Beth Patillo will be teaching a 6-8 week series of classes on Marcus Borgs book, The Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith. It will
be a lively, interactive class that will both challenge and afrm your beliefs in Christianity. The class will meet Sunday mornings at 11:00 A.M. in Room 105. All
Woodmont members and visitors are welcome.
A brief synopsis of the frst four weeks:
Acknowledging that the traditional ways of understanding Christianity continue to have value for many people, Borgs book is for those who struggle with,
or even reject, a traditional understanding but still seek to fnd a meaningful way of being Christian. Borg provides new interpretations for terms and ideas
frequently thought to be helpful only to evangelicals and fundamentalists such as born again, and Kingdom of God. Attendees are not required to read the
material in advance but the book is available from the Spire Bookstore and many online booksellers.
The tentative schedule for the frst four weeks:
October 12: Chapter Two, Faith (chapter one will serve as background in this discussion)
October 19: Chapter Three, The Bible
October 26: Chapter Four, God
November 2: Chapter Five, Jesus
Do you have an interest in being a disaster responder? Did you know that there
are several members of WCC that are reservists with Hope Force International
(HFI). HFI is a disaster relief organization that responds to crisis from right here
in our back yard to around the world. HFI serves people in their greatest hour
of need, and does everything from spiritual and emotional care to mucking
fooded homes to providing medical teams.
If you are interested, please see Deb or Steve LaForge for more info, or check out
the HFI site at http://www.hopeforce.org. Their next local training is in Franklin
Oct. 16-18.
Put it on your calendars! WCC will be continuing its long history of building
homes and hope right here in Nashville this Spring. We are scheduled to build
March 7-8 and 14-15.
This is an experience that you will treasure for all of your life!
DRIVER NEEDED to deliver toand
pick-upfrom the airport those
peoplegoing on the adult
Guatemala mission trip.
We would need a driver to be at the church
at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8th,
and could be back home in bed by 6:00
a.m. We need another driver to help with
pickingeveryone up on Saturday, November
15th. We would need to leave the church
around 8:15 p.m.
Please contact Steve LaForge if you can help
out at615-390-3458 or
diver_steve@yahoo.com.
September 15, 2014
The Spire pg. 11
Sunday, September 21
All Day - Womens Retreat at St. Marys
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
3:30 p.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR)
4:30 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir (YW)
5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship Service (DH)
6:15 p.m. Youth Group
Monday, September 22
4:00 p.m. The Geezers (BR)
6:30 p.m. WCC Board meeting (BR)
Tuesday, September 23
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
12:00 p.m. G.E.M.S. Meeting (105/KIT)
6:30 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room)
Wednesday, September 24
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group 107)
7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105)
Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
5:30 p.m. Grace Notes Kids Choir (Kids Commons)
5:35 p.m. 5 Star Dinner (DH)
6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay)
6:30 p.m. Junior Youth Fellowship - JYF(Kids Commons)
Ten Commandments Bible Study (100)
Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Conversations With Christ Bible Study (105)
Leadership Woodmont (BR)
Seeking, Sharing, Serving Bible Study (200)
Thursday, September 25 Library Workday
Opportunities at Woodmont
In the Hospital:
Linda T. White, sister-in-law of Walter White, Vanderbilt ICU
Continuing Concerns:
Janet Howell, Sycamores Terrace Retirement Community
Donnie Creighton Norman
Carolyn Fuller, mother of Trish Barnard
Robert Hobart
Jef McNabb
Pauline Gilpatrick, mother-in-law of Anne Arney
Beverly Small
Stella Grace Daly, granddaughter of Martha Duf
Military Prayer List:
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:
Natalie and Darden Copeland and family on the death of Natalies
grandmother, Beth Vickrey. Mrs. Vickrey passed away on
Monday, September 8th. Services will be held in the Payne
Family Cemetery, Polk County, MO.
Congratulations To:
Katie Sheridan and Kevin Gossage who were married at Woodmont
on September 13th by Dr. Donovan McAbee. Katie is the daughter of Jim
and Kim Sheridan.
Tallu and Robbie Quinn on the birth of their son, Robert Thomas
Quinn, born on Wednesday, September 10th. Lulah is proud big
sister. Thom and Sarah Schuyler and Rob and Kay Quinn are the proud
grandparents.
Prayers for our Church Family
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The Elders of Woodmont request you join them in
prayer for the following:
The WCC Womens Retreat at St. Marys in
Sewannee; that all of the participants may be
inspired to draw closer to the Lord and each other.
For those of our church family who are unable to
attend our Sunday worship services due to illness
and poor health.
The daily Bible studies, prayer groups, and civic
groups that meet in the WCC building on the
weekdays.
World leaders that they make wise decisions
regarding the crisis in Middle East.
To register and learn more visit:
HopeThroughHealingHands.org/registration-bbc
Questions?
Email: JCrain@HopeThroughHealingHands.org
Breakfast and Lunch included.
BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS DEACON SCHEDULE - September 21, 2014
Communion Prep: Nora Rich
Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Jonathan Farmer
11:00 - George Keith
5:15 - David Stewart
Video Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers
11:00 - Nora Rich
ELDERS SERVING - Sept. 21, 2014
9:30 a.m.
Chip Phinizy
and
Alan Sowell
11:00 a.m.
Mary Kiger
and
Anne Mitchell
Mary Kiger - Hospital
5:15 p.m.
Bryan Sargent
Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating
August 24 344 796 $21,411
August 31 306 745 $14,852
September 7 373 939 $33,613
September 14 310 692 $38,406
WORSHIP SERVICES - September 21, 2014
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Clay Staufer, Preaching
Sermon Series - Ten Commandments
Title: "Whatever Happened to Sabbath?"
Scripture: Exodus 20:1-8, Mark 2:23-28
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge
Justin Gung, Preaching
Sermon Series - Mirror, Mirror
Title: "What Do You See When You See Me?"
WEEKLY PRAYER PARTNER:
Central Christian Church, Springfeld
WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Clay Staufer, Senior Minister


Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Topher Endress, Childrens 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 & Housekeeping Manager Hannah Ott, Youth Ministerial Intern Nancy Holmes, Childrens Ministry Assistant
Ben Saunders, Youth Ministerial Intern
9:30 a.m.
Ann Rising
Peggy Burrahm
Laura Dovan
Mike McConnell
Hope Walker
Laura Beth Brown
Terri McConnell
Chad Greer
11:00 a.m.
Cynthia Beck
Patricia Taylor
Cathy Williams
Doug Schoerke
Jade Forlidas
Nick Forlidas
Katherine Hartle
Barbara Sullivan
5:15 p.m.
Scott Holley
Adam Sloan
Tami Buchanan
Liz Holley
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