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Parking During Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday Worship

March 29 - Palm Sunday:

1. Valet parking is available at the doors of the Sanctuary.
April 5 - Easter Sunday:
1. Valet parking is available at the doors of the Sanctuary.
2. Overflow parkingis available at the Scout Center, 3414 Hillsboro Pike diagonally across from Woodmont.
3.Shuttle service is provided at two locations at the Scout Center overflow
lot to/from Woodmont.

Welcome New Members!

March 15, 2015

PLEASE FOLLOW SIGNS FOR VALET PARKING, OVERFLOW

PARKING & SHUTTLE PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Worship at Woodmont -Palm Sunday

March 29, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Clay Stauffer, Preaching
Title: "Courage and Consequence"
Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10 and Matthew 21:1-11

The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Trey Flowers, Preaching
Lent Sermon Series: "The Shape of Lent"
Title: "The Stubbornness of Salvation"
Scripture:Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 21:1-11

Lockwood Barr

March 22, 2015

2015 Holy Week Schedule

Thursday, April 2,Maundy Thursday

Special 5-Star Dinner at 5:35 p.m. followed bya live re-enactment of the
Last Supper of CommunioninDrowota Hall.Please bring a special cup
from home.
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Friday, April 3,Good Friday
Worship Service:"Seven Last Words of Christ"
5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary with
the Chancel Choir
Prayer Vigil begins at 7:00 p.m. and
concludes Easter Sunday at 7:00 a.m.
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Saturday, April 4,Family Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m. on the East Lawn.Bring your family and friends!
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Sunday, April 5,Easter Sunday
Worship Services:
7:00 a.m. - Sunrise Service - Outdoor Chapel (may bring a chair)
9:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary with simultaneous worship at The
Bridge in Drowota Hall
11:00 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

l-r: Eliza, Badhi, Jonathan

and River Kolakowski

5-Star Dinners - This Wednesday and Maundy Thursday

This Wednesday, March 25 at 5:35 p.m., Drowota Hall

The Menu: Meaty Lasagna, Italian Green Beans, Caesar Salad, Chess
Squares, Pizza for the Kids.
Special 5-Star Dinner April 2 - Maundy Thursday, 5:35 p.m., Drowota Hall
Dinner is followed by a live reenactment of theLast Supper of
Communion. You may bring a special cup from home.
The Menu: Roasted Garlic Chicken,Orange Glazed Carrots,Roasted Red
Potatoes,Mixed Green Salad,Flourless Chocolate Cake, Pizza for the
Kids.Make reservations by calling 615.297.8563, by emailing
rvaughan@woodmontcc.org, on-line at tiny.cc/5StarWoodmont, or on
Sunday's Connection Card.

l-r: Cash, Brian, Sophie, Molly

and Stella Bugg

Child Dedication, March 22, 2015

Woodmont Youth CYF Good Friday Lock In

April 3rd-4th

*CYF students (9th - 12th grade) are invited to join

us for a fun and spiritual Lock-In over Easter
weekend! Don't miss this time to renew your spirit
and bond together while approaching the most
important day on the Christian calendar.
*The Lock In is $20 which includes lodging, activities
and meals, BUT the $20 fee is waived if you bring a
first time friend/visitor! No one will be turned away
for financial reasons; need-based scholarships are available for anyone
interested in attending.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The following By-Law Amendment is being considered by Woodmont's
Board. Please contact any Board member* if you have questions or
concerns.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS
OFWOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCHMarch, 2015
The following amendment is proposed to the Bylaws of Woodmont
Christian Church, to increase the number of Elders and Deacons for the
Congregation.
Section VI.A. is deleted and replaced with the following:
Each year at its annual meeting the Congregation shall elect thirty (30)
Deacons (for a term of three (3) years), and six (6) individuals to serve as
members of the Board of Elders (for a term of three (3) years), as further
provided in VI. B. of these By-laws.
For convenience, a redlined copy of the revised section is as follows:
Section VI.A.
Each year at its annual meeting the Congregation shall elect twentyfivethirty (2530) Deacons (for a term of three (3) years), and fivesix (56)
individuals to serve as members of the Board of Elders (for a term of three
(3) years), as further provided in VI. B. of these By-laws.

*Board Members
Wendell Brown
615-730-8884
wendellb@esarch.com
Kasey Clymer
615-218-6634
kasey.mangum@comcast.net
David Conrad
615-298-3735
davidconrad@comcast.net
Billy Crawford
615-352-6363
william.crawford3@yahoo.com
George Keith
615-953-2700
george0706@aol.com
Polly Keith
615-953-2700
pollyymk@aol.com
Justin Leach
615-403-4315
justin.leach@wallerlaw.com
Anne Mitchell
615-834-4513
da6223mitch@bellsouth.net
Jeremiah Pyron
615-861-0282
jeremiahpyron@gmail.com
Steve Smith
615-370-1769
steve@sska.com
John Stauffer
615-945-4307
john@quinnfinancialpartners.com
Cyril Stewart
615-297-9148
cyril@cyrilstewart.com

A Special Evening of Faith

and Love - Monday
April 6th at 6:00 p.m.

The members of Woodmont's

Christian Women's Fellowship
invite you to experience the
story of an extraordinary
woman,Katie Davis, while
enjoying a delicious meal
among your sisters in Christ.
Katie grew up in Brentwood
and at 18 years of age of
heard and answered the
Lord's call to serve others
with relentless love and compassion.
Katie went on to establish Amazima Ministries International, a non profit
organization that works to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of the people of Uganda. Some of you may have even read her
book Kisses from Katie. We will hear from women who are fellow servants
in this ministry. We look forward to sharing this special evening and to
growing in the presence of Christ and each other.
Please make reservations by Thursday April 2nd at noon by calling the
church office - 615.297.8563 or emailing rvaughan@woodmontcc.org.
$8.00 per attendee. Child care provided.

NEW WEDNESDAY EVENING CLASS SERIES

"MY EXPERIMENT WITH GANDHI"
April 8, 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom,
led by Rev. Robert B. Coleman

Don't miss a unique opportunity to learn more about

Mahatma Gandhi. Following 5-Star Dinners April 8th, 15th,
and 22nd, Rev. Coleman will share his experience while
spending time in India at the Gandhi Institute. He will focus on the life and
teachings of Gandhi and satyagraha (non-violence).
April 8- Personal experience with the Gandhi Peace Foundation.
April 15 - The Myth of Redemptive Violence - how killing does not lead to
an end of killing.
April 22 - The Hidden Christ of Hinduism, Christology based on Hindu roots.

Jackson Charles Hand

l-r: Harper, Kailey, JR
and Jackson Hand.

Please join us this Sunday, March 29

for a reception at 10:30 a.m. in the
Gathering Hall to celebrate Carla
Schooler as she begins a new and
exciting opportunity working full
time with foster children at Monroe
Harding! Carla has poured so much
love into our Chi-Rho students over
the last three years, so we are
sending her off with a huge
reception!In case you missed it CLICK HERE to read more about
the transition included in the original
announcement.

Elder Prayer Cover

The Elders of Woodmont Invite you

to Join Them in Prayer for:
- Lift your praise to God because of
a successful Habitat for Humanity one more house for a deserving
family that Woodmont Christian
Church helped build!
- Our women's weekend retreat at
St. Mary's - Sewanee (April 24-26).
May God bless this weekend of
reflection, prayer, and sharing!
- WCPS's summer camp program as
we continue to equip children for
life!
- Our Board of Directors as they seek
God's wisdom resolving building
and parking concerns as our
church family continues to grow!

LAST CLASS OF THE SERIES!

Faith, Film and Meaning

led by Clay Stauffer
Wed. at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom
This Wednesday evening: Racism,
Hate and Injustice. Films: "A Time To
Kill" and "MississippiBurning."
Scripture: I Samuel 16: 6-7 and
Galatians 3:23-29.

WCC Book Club

The Book Club will hold its snow

make up meeting Tuesday, March
31, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 232. We
will think spring and baseball Sallye Galloway leads a discussion
of CALICO JOE by John Grisham.
All are welcome.

Life Group forRetired

Professionals

A recent survey of retired persons

age 60 to 74 showed that 69% had
experienced difficulty adjusting
emotionally to retirement. This
group will meet monthly for a meal
at a local restaurant to discuss,
pray, and share the joys and
challenges of retirement. The group
will be led by Gail Reese, a retired
attorney, and is limited to 12
people to allow for candid
discussion. If you are interested
please contact the church office:
615-297-8563.

Happy April Birthdays!

The April
birthday list can be downloaded

HERE and will also be in The Spire,

March 31st.

By Our Presenceand Our Gifts

Date

Sunday
School

Total Att.

Operating

March 1

March 8

364

911

$45,248

335

881

$22,260

March 15

292

716

$20,988

March 22

305

823

$42,327

Worship ServicesMarch 29, 2015

Palm Sunday
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Clay Stauffer, Preaching
Title:"Courage and Consequence"
Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10 and Matthew 21:11

The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Trey Flowers, Preaching
Title:"The Stubbornness of Salvation"
Scripture:Zechariah 9:9-12 and Matthew 21:111

Deacons Serving
March 29, 2015
Communion Prep
Nora Rich
Service
Coordinator
9:30 - David
Reynolds
11:00 - Linda
Webb
Video Camera
9:30 - Nicole
Clayton
11:00 - Nora Rich
9:30 a.m.
Kasey Clymer
Mark Clymer
Tim Perry
John Weldon
Honey Hetzel
Laura Dovan
Terri McConnell
Mike McConnell
11:00 a.m.
Darden Copeland
Jenny Soares
Holder
Meredith
Holloman
Teri Diamond
Cathy Williams
Robbie Quinn
Mike Wright
Paula Forcht

Elders Serving
March 29, 2015
9:30 a.m.
Michael
Whittington
and
Wendell Brown

11:00 a.m.
Rich Sanderson
and
Anne Mitchell

5:15 p.m.
Rich
Sanderson

Weekly Prayer
Partner
Lindenwood
Christian
Church,
Memphis

Cares - March 23, 2015

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Location

Gay Phinizy

St. Thomas Midtown

Butch Smith
NEW CONCERNS:

St. ThomasMidtown - Visitation

from
4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

John Chaffin, brother of Liz Ramsey and Joann

Daugherty
Alberta Martin

Wayne Puckett

Alive Hospice

CONTINUING CONCERNS:

Barbara Stewart

Life Care Center of

Old Hickory

Blake McLean

Dr. Will Keim

Corvalis, OR

Mina Malaty, nephew of Joseph Badawy

Albany, NY

MILITARY:
Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender;
son-in-law of Steve and Judy Wilson
Jeremy Watson, son-in-law of Doug and Terri
King
THOSE SERVING ABROAD:

Judy Pratt, sister of Cyril Stewart

Middle East
Middle East

Courtney Valk, Peace Corps

Republic of Georgia

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Lee and Susan Cornelius on the birth of their son

Charles Sutton Cornelius on March 13th. Proud
big sisters are Avery and Madelyn.

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