IN THIS EDITION

A Letter from Dr. Clay Stauffer, Cyril Stewart

and Donovan McAbee.................................pg. 2
Articles written by:
Clay Stauffer and Farrell Mason..............pg. 3
Woodmont Youth.......................................pg. 4
Woodmont Kids..........................................pg. 5
Birthdays, 5-Star & Missional Wednesday
Dinners.........................................................pg. 6
Oct. Programming and Opportunities to Get
Involved in Church Life................................pg. 7
Cares & Upholding Our Church..................pg. 11
Photos.........................................................pg. 12

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WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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C H R I S T

September 28, 2015

Dear Woodmont Family,
For the past three months, the leadership of our congregation has joined many other churches in having an
open conversation about our wedding policy as it relates to the very sensitive issue of same sex marriage. As
a congregational church, we have sought the input of our Board of Directors, Board of Elders, Life Elders,
Deacons, and our membership. Thank you to those who have given your sincere input and shared your
beliefs. Your voice matters and you have been heard. These conversations have been honest, challenging,
intelligent, and emotionally charged. When it comes to the subject of marriage and what it is, it is clear that
our church is not of one mind. Therefore, we must agree to disagree on the subject. When it comes to the
question at hand (whether same sex marriages will be allowed on our campus), that too has been a challenging
conversation. We hold tightly to our denominations credo: In essentials unity; in non-essentials liberty;
but in all things love. We seek to honor the theological and denominational diversity that has been present
at Woodmont for over 72 years. Having asked for and received a recommendation from the Board of Elders,
the Board of Directors approved the following statement and policy at their meeting Monday, September 21.
Woodmont Christian Church is an umbrella church that welcomes and is formed by individuals from
a wide variety of faith traditions. As a congregation, we respect and honor all who base their beliefs
on a serious and prayerful study of the scriptures while listening for Gods voice. We may not agree
with our fellow Christians on all issues, but stand side by side in caring for and supporting all of our
members as we seek a closer walk with God and each other.
We agree that marriage is a sacred and holy institution and should be entered into not only with
prayer and love, but also with the support that a Christian community of believers can give. Therefore,
Woodmont Christian Church will limit weddings to members of the congregation who have participated
in pastoral premarital counseling.
All weddings on the Woodmont campus are subject to the approval of the Senior Minister, who may
consult the spiritual leaders of the church. The board and elders of the congregation support the
decisions of the Senior Minister.
In all things, we seek to glorify God and carry out His will in our community and the world.

We can assure you that the Elders, Board, and Senior Minister have given significant thought and prayer to this
process and sensitive topic. There was also an outside consultant involved along the way. We seek to remain
faithful to our mission while doing our best to honor the beliefs of our diverse congregation. This is challenging
but well worth it. This conversation will certainly continue in the future but we want it to take place in a healthy
and respectful way. Our goal is to remain an umbrella church of diverse ideologies where all feel welcomed and
appreciated and can grow in their faith, spiritual life, and relationship with Jesus Christ.
With deep gratitude and prayers for the future,

Dr. Clay Stauffer

Sr. Minister

J. Cyril Stewart
Chair of the Congregation
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Dr. Donovan McAbee

Chair of the Elders

Balancing the Ego and the Soul

The following article was written by Dr. Clay Stauffer and
published in The Tennessean September 26, 2015:

by Dr. Clay Stauffer

impossible. It makes compassion almost impossible. Life

is not about me; it is about God, and God is about love.
When we dont know love, when we dont experience love,
when we experience only the insecurity and fragility of the
small self, we become restless.
Restlessness is an ongoing spiritual problem for many
today. People are restless with themselves. They are restless
in their marriages. They are restless with their jobs. We
address that restlessness in a variety of ways excessive
eating, drinking, medicating, shopping, smoking, working
and worrying. Yet these are symptoms of something much
deeper going in within.
Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount that its
our inner motives and intentions that matter, whats
going on in the head and heart. When we neglect the soul,
problems abound.
Rohr says that many people today live in a disenchanted
universe without meaning, purpose or direction. That is
sad. How can that be changed?
Perhaps it starts with understanding that what satisfies
the ego does not satisfy the soul. What keeps us relevant in
the marketplace is not really what gives us meaning. Life
must be about more than work. Life must be more than
success. Life must be more than getting rich. Life must be
more than climbing the social ladder. Life must be more
than always being right. Maybe he who dies with the most
toys actually loses, especially if he is enjoying them all
alone.
Human beings have done one heck of a job coming
up with things to keep us busy, distracted and feeling
important, and perhaps thats the problem. In our relentless
attempt to feed the ego, the soul is neglected.

Its hard to argue the fact that we live in a materialistic

world. Its been said before that we buy things we dont
need with money we dont have to impress people we
dont really care about.
Growing secularization has only enhanced our
obsession with money and toys. Even honestly pursuing
the American Dream (however that is defined) throws
us into an endless cycle of competition, consumption,
comparison and stress. Social media, despite its benefits,
keeps us ever aware of what others have that we dont.
Stanley Hauerwas and Will Willimon say, Desire is
both contagious and imitative. I want this or that because
someone else wants this or that. That we learn desire
from one another means that we desperately desire one
anothers approval, even though our desires put us in
envious conflict with one another. We think of life as a
zero sum game. Accordingly, we want what our neighbor
has and we are led to an endless cycle of acquisition that
never satisfies.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with working hard,
achieving success, being compensated fairly, providing
for your family and building a better life. But remember,
its the same desire to accomplish and achieve that keeps
us restless and unsatisfied in our spiritual lives. We tend
to neglect our soul.
In his book "Everything Belongs," Richard Rohr talks
about the ongoing struggle between the ego and the soul.
He says The primary philosophical and spiritual problem
in the West is the lie of individualism. Individualism makes
church almost impossible. It makes community almost

Divine One,
What would you discover if you were to gaze inside to the anatomy of our souls?
Would you see a noble spirit, one that is drawn to hope, one that is not afraid of the mystery, the
unknowing, the bitter and the heartbreak?
One that remains full of faith, trusting in You that all will be well?
Would you feel our gentleness and the depth of our compassion?
Could you locate the places where we have set aside our ego and given wholly over to the needs of
another?
If you were to peer into our heart, would it reflect how brave and resilient we have proven in the face of life's setbacks
knowing that you were always by our side?
Would it be dark on the inside, full of the shadows of guilt, resentment, pride, grief and fear?
Or would we glow?
Humbled by the invisible string of miracles that continue to knit us together.
Would our soul tell a story of love?
You know us from the inside out.
The truth: We are vulnerable. We hurt. We doubt. We hope. We yearn for healing and wholeness. We need you.
Promise that when we speak into the Silence that you would hear the narrative of our hearts and tenderly reply,
Be still and know that I am your God.
Amen.
by Farrell Mason

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SUNDAY SCHOOL - OCT. 4: WILDCARD WEEK - HAVE A TOPIC OR SCRIPTURE TO TALK

ABOUT? EMAIL KATIE OR TREY. A NEW SERIES STARTS OCT. 11: "WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?
BIBLICAL IMAGES OF JESUS"

Junior Youth Choir is singing "Follow Me" Sunday October 11 at 11:00 a.m. worship!

Regional Youth Retreat at Bethany Hills November 7-8

- Arrival/Registration: 9-11 AM Saturday, November 7
- Dismissal: 1:30 PM Sunday, November 8
- Spiritual Theme: Good Habits (Keynotes by Whitney Matthews)
- Dance Theme: Tropical
- Cost: $65
This will be a combined CYF and Chi-Rho weekend.
REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE YOUTH WING

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OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL:

We'll be studying the story about Solomon building the
temple out of 1 Kings. More information to come!

Parenting Workshops in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

October 7: Raising Girls with Sissy Goff.
October 14: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys with David Thomas.
October 21: Intentional Parenting with Sissy Goff and David Thomas.
Free - No RSVP Needed - Childcare Available! - Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Download info with class/speaker details at www.bit.ly/FreeAtWCC
Fall Fest - Saturday October 24 Woodmont's Parking Lot.
October 25 - S.T.A.R.S. Puppet Show
Trunk or Treat - October 28 in Woodmont's Parking Lot.
Thanks & Giving Meal - Sunday, November 15.

A HUGE thanks to Catie Pratt for her work with the kids in Grace Notes!
The choir did a GREAT job performing last Sunday morning and we're so thankful for
Catie's leadership!

Grace Notes Children's Choir performance Sunday September 27 - directed by Catie Pratt (see photo below)_

Grace Notes and Sunday School Choirs

Catie Pratt leading Sunday School!

Grace Notes sings and plays music!

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happy october birthdays!

Rick Arnemann
Shawn Haile
Chance Allen
Christy Brown
Alison Bueschen
Sandra Carpenter
Kimberly Cooper
Heather Douglas
Julie Ingman
Thomas Lyles
Liz Smith
John Gibson
Rachel Lyles
Dillon Mayfield
Robert Smith
Savannah Wills
Mark Clymer
Rebecca Everett
Betty McHugh
Kent McMillin
Kasey Clymer
Eleanor Edwards
Justin Gung
Randy Luther
James Eidson

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Sandra Kyne
Deborah Lovett
Brett Mansfield
Sam Marsh
Megan McAbee
Helen Rominiecki
Brad Sitton
Sara Donahoe
Sirrena Martin
Robert Ramsey
Gary Walker
River Kolakowski
Caroline Taveau
Daisy Williams
Nancy Hooper
JoAnn Patterson
Jack Reynolds
Tyler Reynolds
Betty Brent
Lori Buck
Max Haught
Sarah Peay
Beth Shelton
Chase Neal
Chris Ward

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Debbie Baird
Tom Coffey
Marion Greenlee
Betty York
Clare Anne Carpenter
David Greenlee
Mark Miccioli
Kurt Knapp
Senith (Senna) Shaffer
William Sinks
Juky Holt
Lindi Jobe
Katie Johnson
Anne Mitchell
Nora Rich
Walker Dovan
Sara Kate Hooper
Steele Clayton
Emily Deichmann
Noah Jobe
Judi Smith
Rachael Aull
Tina Brady
Dan Miller-McLemore
Peggy Walker

19 Christopher Endress
Jade Forlidas
Barrett (Barrett) Keane
Delana King
Chad McIntyre
Jane Clay Meadors
Alan Nelson
20 William Johnson
Brooke Keane
Mary Susan MacAllister
Maddie Murphy
21
Lynne Drahman
John Forcht
Helen Steele
Virginia Wills
22
Roger Best
Laurie Coderre
Lindsey Felts
23
David Pack
24
Heather Martin
John Shelton
Mary Shreeve
Grace Todd
25
Mark Drury
James Easter

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Mike Jobe
Kaden Knapp
Conner Moore
Piper Pride
John Ramsey
Joyce Jones
Shelly Bearden
Amy (Kate) Hendrick
Zoe Hendrick
Dave Malone
Aliya Mulkey
Lelia Neuhoff
Cannon Smith
John Harlin
Joel Hysmith
Miles Pratt
Cutler Smith
William Carpenter
Tom Davis
Emmie Thomas
Tami Buchanan
Carol Hankla
David Schmutz

Fellowship Dinners - Five Star Dinner and Missional Wednesday Dinner at 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Wednesday, September 30
Menu:
Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
Cheese Grits
Orange Glazed Carrots
Mixed Green Salad
Banana Pudding Cake
Pizza for the Kids

Wednesday, October 7

Menu:
Lamb Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce over bulgar
Green Salad with roasted butternut squash
Craisins tossed with preserved lemon vinaigrette
Rice Pudding with pistachio crumble

The first Wednesday of the month is Missional Wednesday where we learn about
WCC's outreach/mission work and enjoy a meal provided by The Nashville Food
Project (TNFP). Our program October 7 includes the Hope Clinic for Women
and WCC Youth Group's Annual Pumpkin Patch. While there is no set fee for
this meal, we encourage you to support TNFP's work with a donation.

Pricing Structure:
Adults: $8.00, Children 4yrs - 5th grade: $4.00
Family Cap $20.
RSVP for Five Star Dinner and Missional Wed Dinner

Deadline to RSVP for Five Star Dinner is noon, Mon. 9/21. Deadline for Missional Wednesday Dinner is noon, Mon.10/5.

RSVP: onlinewww.bitly.com/5StarDinner, by calling 615-297-8563, by emailingareese@woodmontcc.org or on Sundays connection card.

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Classes Wednesday Evenings in October

October 7, 14 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Justice, the Church, and the Gospel response to Mass Incarceration led by Rev. Jeannie Alexander, meets in the Boardroom
This three week course will examine the history of mass incarceration in America, and more specifically in Tennessee; discuss
the realities of prison with former prisoners and family members; and examine an alternative biblical view of social segregation.
Rev. Jeannie Alexander is Co-Founder, Director of No Exceptions Prison Collective. She served as the Head Chaplain at Riverbend
Maximum Security Institution until 2014. As chaplain, she facilitated the creation of programs for insiders, both in minimum
security and on death row. As an educator, shes been a professor of philosophy, ethics, and religion. As a pastor, shes served and
developed interfaith communities in prison based on a model of liberation theology. She lectures and preaches frequently on the
topics of mass incarceration as slavery, mandatory sentencing, and the death penalty. She understands the Gospel as a manifesto
for radical liberation now on earth and an invitation to experience God through the living presence of others.
Daystar Parenting Workshops in the Sanctuary led by Sissy Goff and David Thomas (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
Oct. 7: Raising Girls (covers birth to 19) ~ October 14: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (birth to 17) Oct. 21: Intentional
Parenting (all age children)
October 14, 21 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.
The Gilead Group led by Beth Patillo and Karen Conrad, meets in South Hall
A traditional African-American spiritual, based on a passage from Jeremiah, reminds us that, There is a balm in Gilead to make
the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul. The region of Gilead in the Old Testament was known
for producing an ointment used in healing. During times of church disagreements, we may experience a special need for our
own Gilead. Beginning Wed, Oct 14, the Gilead Group will provide a separate, holy time for spiritual nurture in the midst of
disagreement. We will meet for three weeks in South Hall at 6:30 pm and will be led by Beth Pattillo with help from several of our
Leadership Woodmont alums. Sessions will include such themes as Resting in the Love of God, Spiritual Reflection in the Midst
of Disagreement, and Creating a Christ-Centered Community. The goal of the Gilead Group is not to debate issues or theology
but to turn our hearts toward God and to listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit as it is moving in our lives and in our church today.
We hope you will join us! Questions? Contact Beth Pattillo bethpattillo@gmail.com; 615-415-4710 or Karen Conrad karenconrad@
comcast.net; 615-298-3735.
Human Trafficking led by Brian McVey, meets in room 105
Brian McVey was named an Episcopal Church Fellow in 2011 for his work in fighting human trafficking (which started accidentally
back in 2007), and was invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Holy Father to the Rome Consultation on human trafficking
in November of last year. As part of his work with that group, he is more specifically tasked with teaching the Church (capital C
intended) how to educate, to exhort, and to partner with law enforcement to deal with survivors of human trafficking, though,
as one of the twenty invitees from around the world, he is presumed to be able to speak on any of the six ps. He has presented
at churches of varying denominations, secular groups, businesses, colleges, and even a fraternity on human trafficking issues.
Ongoing, join us anytime - 6:15 p.m. in the Bay Room: DivorceCare led by Anne Stauffer and Janet Wall
This small group series incorporates video, workbook, and discussion.Anyone affected by separation, divorce, or the trauma
of breakup is welcome to join at any time. $20 Materials/workbook fee with scholarships available.Child care is available with
reservations. Please call 615-297-8563 for more info or visit www.bit.ly/DivorceHealing. No need to RSVP - just come!
CWF General Meeting &
Luncheon October 6, 2015
Do you know about the
Academies of Nashville? Metro
Public High Schools have been
completely redesigned in
the past few years and have
received national acclaim. Join
CWF to hear Beverly Flatt share
what the Academies program
is and how it is changing
education in Nashville! Our meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. in Room 105
with lunch following in Drowota Hall. For lunch reservations, please rsvp
through your circle or by calling the church office at 615-297-8563.
Child care is provided. The CWF Board will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Room 100.
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CWF Circle 5 Meets October 5 at 6:00 pm

Circle 5 is the Evening Circle, one of the Christian
Womens Fellowship circles, is open to all women at
Woodmont whose life circumstances dictate that an
evening circle meeting would be preferred. We will
meet October 5 at 6:00 in Room 105. Dinner will be
served (cost $8.00).
If you would like to join a group of Christian women for
fellowship, devotional, program and service, please
contact Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@
bellsouth.net or call 615-482-6574.
We look forward to seeing you!

NEW Daytime Series:

Conversations, Insights and Expertise for Older Adults sponsored by LiveWell by Blakeford
Blakeford experts and others will share their insights and expertise, from medicine to technology. Come participate in the
conversations!
Staying Healthy As We Age - Wednesday, Sept 30 - 2:00 pm in rm 200
Join us, along with Dr. Robbie Quinn, Medical Director at Blakeford, as we discuss important health considerations for those over
65. In addition to his role at Blakeford, Dr. Quinn is an Internist at Sterling Primary, a member of Woodmont Christian Church, and
a long-time resident of Green Hills. Dr. Quinn is the first in the series of Conversations.
Navigating Medicare 2016 Whats Coming Up? Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 3:00 pm in rm 200
Join us as our expert, Margaret Smith, talks about Medicares open enrollment period (October 15-December 7) and what to
expect for 2016. Bring your questions and concerns about Medicare health and drug plans as well as other healthcare benefitrelated questions. Ms. Smith has been working with Medicare and seniors for the past 25 years as President of her own company,
Medical Accounts Management.
Email Smart Phone Tablet Oh My! - Tuesday, Oct. 27 - 3:00 pm in rm 200
Shawn Clark, Corporate Director of Technology Services at Blakeford will discuss new technology and give practical and wellinformed advice for seniors grappling with changing technology requirements. We encourage you to bring your hand-held devices
and questions. Mr. Clark began his technology career in the military and has been teaching and assisting seniors in embracing and
accepting technology for over 20 years.
Start Today! Stay Strong! - Tuesday, Nov. 10 - 3:00 pm in rm 200
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tiara Stingley, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Blakeford. Dr. Stingley will address the major
physiological changes she sees with her clients and give you suggestions for pro-actively managing them. Things you can start
TODAY! Dr. Stingley received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University after receiving her undergraduate degree at
Lipscomb. She has worked extensively with the senior population.
Free of Charge - Reservations Required - Call 615-665-0694 or LiveWell@Blakeford.com
FLYERS AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX & GATHERING HALL
Performance by Music City Baroque in the Sanctuary
October 4 3:00 pm
Program, English Baroque led by Allison Nyquist
Locke Suite The Tempest,
Boyce Symphony no. 1 in B-flat,
Purcell Suite King Arthur.
Suggested donation of $15 at the door. $10 (students).

WCC's New Accompanist

Rolin Mains is WCC's new Accompanist.
Since 1994, Rolin has lived in Nashville
and has worked as studio musician,
playing on countless custom records and
demos; producer (nominated for three
GMA Dove Awards, and winning Best
Instrumental Album in 1998); pianist/
keyboard player (toured with Sandi
Patty, The Young Messiah Tour, played
for Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, and produced Dino Kartsonakis
Christmas shows in Branson, MO., Carnegie Hall, and The
Kennedy Center); music director (including several local churches,
recognized as Best Music Director by the Nashville Scene for
work at Street Theatre Company; and has been Music Director in
Residence with Street Theatre Company for five years (including
productions of Chess, Caroline or Change, The Last Five Years,
Passing Strange, and Jesus Christ Superstar); and composer (won
Best Score for the 48 Hour Film Project. Rolin composes music
regularly for the First Friday service at Christ Church Cathedral in
Nashville, and composed the music for the Nashville Shakespeare
Festivals 2015 production of Twelfth Night. Mr. Mains serves
as staff accompanist for Belmont Universitys Musical Theater
program. We welcome Rolin Mains to Woodmont - please
introduce yourself when you see him!

WCC Book Club is Moving Back to Room 107

Our next meeting will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 20. Virginia
Lewis will lead us in a discussion of an excellent book - William
Kent Krueger's, "Ordinary Grace". Please join us.
Prayer Walk with Martha Galyon's Women's Bible Study
Mark your calendars for October 6th for a prayer walk at Radnor
Lake. We will meet at the ranger station off the Granny White
entrance at 10:00 am. This will not be a strenuous hike, so all
hiking levels welcome. Childcare will be provided in the church
nursery beginning at 9:30 am.

Woodmont Mission and Outreach - Opportunities and Accomplishment

Morgan-Scott Project Mission Trip Nov. 12 - 15 Join fellow Woodmont members in helping improve the lives of families in
Morgan and Scott counties. We will be leaving the night of the 12th and working all day the 13th, 14th and part of the 15th.
If you can't come up until Friday morning/night, that's fine too!! We will coordinate drivers for Thursday night, Friday morning
and Friday night. Hope you can come! Visit www.bitly.com/MorganScott to register! If you have any questions, contact jeremiah.
weedenwright@gmail.com. If you cannot make it, but are interested in donating food or other items, contact Judy Davis at jd-ed@
comcast.net.
Room In The Inn begins November 1 and runs through March. Please
prayerfully consider serving. WCC hosts on Friday nights.This is an opportunity
to serve those in need in our community and have a great time doing so. The new
sign-up is available at www.bit.ly/RITIWCC.We are asking small groups, Sunday
School classes, prayer groups, women's and men's groups, families and individuals
to sign up for dates to serve.
Room In The Inn (RITI) Clothes Closet - We need donations of new socks,
boxers, t-shirts (L, XL, 2XL), individually packaged toothbrushes, gently used/
new men's winter hats, gloves, coats andclothing.Items can be droppedoff
at South Hall or the Mansion marked "RITI" or you can contact Deb LaForge for
pickup of a large donation. Questions about RITI or the Clothes Closet? Call Deb
LaForge at 615-496-8183 or email at divegirldj@yahoo.com.
Tools
4 Schools has been exceptionally busy building tables, computer desks, stages and lockers for schools around Nashville.
WoodmontChristianChurch
They could really use some more volunteers! School has started and the requests came flooding in! As of 9/16 there are nearly 40
open requests.In the recent weeks they have completed Four Display cases for JT Moore, Eleven Basketball lockers for Overton,
Six Outdoor table/benches for Dupont Tyler Middle, and Eighteen computer table for Hillsboro High.
Walk Thru Bethlehem is coming! Please block off your calendars to volunteer and to
also assist with set-up and take-down. This is a high-visibility mission for WCC and we
want to keep it growing!

Get a Package Delivered to Your Unbound Sponsored Friend/Child by Team Woodmont!

Woodmont is sending a group of adults (Team Woodmont) to Guatemala on a mission trip October 10 - 17, 2015. If you sponsor a
child or aging friend through Unbound and would like the mission group to deliver a package/letter from you, they can do that!

**The Deadline to Drop Off Your Package is October 4th!**

Heres how:
Gather age-appropriate items to send.You may know what your friend enjoys from their letters.Ideas include: school
supplies, simple games or toys, gum or hard candy,educational magazines/flashcards for kids in Spanish, comb, socks, hair
ribbons, coloring books, umbrellas, earbuds, baseball caps or a t shirt from your school/team, harmonica, soccer ball or yo
yo.Be creative, and remember that Guatemalans are small in size.Add a letter/photo from You!
Pack the items in a cloth shopping bag with handles or a school backpack.There is a basket of new,
lightweight backpacks and cloth bags, donated by Greenways for Nashville, in the Gathering Hall. You are
welcome to use one of them.
Label your package on the outside with your friends name and Unbound CH number as well as
your name.
Drop your package off inthe Gathering Hall at morning worship or at The Bridge at 5:15 p.m. in
Drowota Hall.
Questions? Contact: Mary Welsh Owen: mwowen1123@gmail.com, Kasey Clymer:kaseyclymer@
comcast.net, Susan Batson: subatson@gmail.com, Lynn McDonald: spottydog1@comcast.netor
Emmie Thomas: emmie.d.thomas@gmail.com
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2015 FALL FEST SPONSORSHIP

Woodmont Christian Fall Fest is a community wide festival benefiting Woodmont Christian Preschool
(WCPS), recognized as a nonprofit under IRS Codes 501(c)3.The 2014 festival had over 400 festival goers
and raised almost $10,000. The 2015 festival is October 24th from 10am-3pm. For 2015, we have extended
the hours of the festival and hired additional face painters, balloon artists, etc. to accommodate the large
volume of attendees.
We are looking for partners - families and businesses - to make our event a success. Please consider the
following Sponsorship levels. Your support makes the festival happen and proceeds from the festival
are used to enhance WCPS students learning experience - to inspire them to do great things!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$100 - Your business or family name will be included on sign-age posted at WCPS and on the event
website - www.WOODMONTFALLFEST.ORG.If applicable, we will also link to your business site.
$150 - In addition to $100 level items, your business or family name will be included in the slide show presentation in Drowota
Hall (where the indoor activities will take place). The slide show will play on a continuous loop.
$250 - In addition to $100 and $150 items, your business or family name will be included in the event program. This program
will be distributed to all attendees and will include a map of the event.
$400 - In addition to $100, $150, and $250 level items, your business or family name will be included on sign-age at the event
entrance.
$500 - In addition to items provided at all other levels, your business or family name will be included on sign-age by activity of
choice. Activities will have up to three names. For example, DUNKING BOOTH SPONSORED BY YOUR COMPANY/FAMILY NAME
Contact Liz Holley at 615-804-3642 or lizzyholley@gmail.com to become a sponsor or ask questions!
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Next Weeks Calendar

Sunday, October 4
8:00 a.m.
Elder Board Meeting (BR)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services (Sanc)
3:00 p.m.
Concert by Music City Baroque (Sanc)
5:15 p.m.
The Bridge Worship (DH)
6:15 p.m.
Youth Group (Youth Wing)
Monday, October 5
4:00 p.m.
"Geezers" Men's Group (BR)
6:00 p.m.
CWF Circle 5 (105/Kit)
Tuesday, October 6
9:00 a.m.
Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
9:45 a.m.
CWF Board Meeting (100)
10:00 a.m.
Women's Bible Study Prayer Walk (Radnor)
11:00 a.m.
CWF General Meeting (105/DH/Kit)
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (Choir Room)
Wednesday, October 7
6:15 a.m.
Mens Small Group (100)
7:00 a.m.
Mens Bible Study (105)

Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
5:35 p.m.
Missional Wednesday Dinner (DH)
6:15 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay Room)
6:30 p.m.
1st of 3 Parenting Seminars, Raising Girls (Sanc)

Justice, the Church, and the Gospel Response

to Mass Incarceration (the Boardroom)

Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Missions Team Meeting (100)
Leadership Woodmont (107)

Stephen Ministry (Mans. Lib, Lib, C/S, 100)
Thursday, October 8

Library Workday

By Our Presence and Our Gifts

Date
Sun. School Total Atd.
Operating
September 6
218
597
$34,299
September 13
347
830
$29,922
September 20
304
798
$41,573
September 27
316
729
$16,508
Worship Services - October 4, 2015
Morning Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Preaching
Series: "Following Jesus, A Journey Through Marks Gospel"
Sermon: "I Believe; Help My Unbelief!" Scripture: Mark 9:17-24
The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall
Trey Flowers, Preaching
Sermon: "Serving Humble Pie"
Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

Prayers for Our Church Family

In the Hospital:
Carolyn Bryant, sister of Penny Stelling (ICU), St. Thomas- Midtown
New Concerns:
Faith Cartelli
Continuing Concerns:
Gayle Cherry, Richland
Keith Herndon, son of Nicole Herndon
Mark Leinbach, cousin of David and Karen Conrad
Military:
Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve
and Judy Wilson, Middle East
Sympathy:
To Robin and Bill Heyne and family on the death of Robins mother,
Charlene Solliday, on September 28. Visitation will be Thursday,
October 1 from 12:30 1:45 pm in Woodmonts Gathering Hall. A
service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
To Chris Harwell, his wife Leah, and family on the loss of his mother,
Beverly Hulen, on September 13.
To Tina, Rush and Mia Brady and family on the loss of her husband/their
father, Stan Brady, on September 21. A service was September 26 in
Lebanon.
To Mary Lynn Skinner and family on the loss of her mother, Dorothy
Carney, on September 23. A service was in Nashville on September 25.
Woodmont's Elders Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for:
Our Senior Minister, Dr. Clay Stauffer.
Board Chair, Cyril Stewart, & Elder Chair, Dr. Donovan McAbee.
Members of Woodmont preparing for the mission trip to Guatemala.
Safe travels for Pope Francis.

Deacons Serving October 4, 2015

Communion Prep:
Mari-Kate Hopper
Service Coordinator:
9:30 - Jerry Johnson 11:00 - Jim Hester
Video Camera:
9:30 - Erik Milam 11:00 - Rebecca Robinson
5:15 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Kristen Newman
Laurie Hester
Laura Beth Brown
Patricia Taylor
Billy Crawford
Jennifer Ottinger Josephine Durbin
Aaron Durbin
Talbott Ottinger
Barbara Sullivan
Joel Hysmith
Nick Forlidas
Chris Smith
Jamie Huling
Laura Stephan
Selena Guilfoy
Peggy Burrham

Elders Serving October 4, 2015

9:30 a.m.
Jack Derryberry
and
Pat Malone
11:00 a.m.
Marcella Derryberry
and
John Hobby (Hospital)
5:15 p.m.
Mary Kiger

Staff Serving Woodmont

Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry
Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors, "The Bridge"
Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse & Small Group Coordinator
Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Martha Duff, Director of Preschool Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director Ana Reese, Receptionist
Maddison Grigsby, Childrens Ministry Coordinator Katie Sheridan Gossage, Assistant Youth Ministry Director Chris Beck, Finance Manager
Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager Stephen Austin, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping
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Morning Worship - Woodmont's Chancel Choir

The Heavenly Helpers help decorate for a fund raiser for The
March of Dimes at the Vanderbilt Loews on September 24.

Morning Worship - Children's Moment

GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, & (S)ocialize 9/22 - "Reminiscing ...with Bill and Clare (Drowota) Carpenter, II" (photo below is of Bill and Clare)

The Bridge Worship in Drowota Hall - Sunday Evenings at 5:15 p.m.