October 20, 2015

IN THIS EDITION

Articles: Clay Stauffer & Thom Schuyler............pg. 2

Woodmont Youth..............................................pg. 3
Woodmont Kids................................................pg. 4
Classes & News.................................................pg. 5
Cares & Upholding Our Church.......................pg. 7
Photos...............................................................pg. 8

Seeking God

Sharing
Love
Serving Others

17 Woodmonters went to Guatemala on a Mission Trip October 10-17

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH

AT 5:00 P.M. IN
WOODMONT'S PARKING LOT
OPEN TO EVERYONE!

KIDS:
Wear costumes & bring the biggest bag you can find!
PARENTS:
Wear costumes (optional) & please bring your friends!

Life Together
Dr. Clay Stauffer
Our Elders have just started reading spiritual realm the Spirit governs; in human community,
Dietrich Bonhoeffers classic book Life psychological techniques and methods. In the former nave,
Together. This book is an exploration unpsychological, unmethodical, helping love is extended
of what it means to live together in towards one's brother; in the latter psychological analysis
Christian community with all of our and construction; in the one service of ones brother is simple
character flaws, disagreements, and and humble; in the other service consists in a searching,
shortcomings. You might recall that calculating analysis of the stranger. Bonhoeffer identifies
Bonhoeffer was executed in 1945 by the difference between human love and spiritual love.
Nazi Germany for speaking out against HUMAN LOVE: Directed to the other person for his own sake
Hitler and the Third Reich. He founded what became SPIRITUAL LOVE: Directed to the other person for Christs sake
known as the Confessing Church. Bonhoeffer says that HUMAN LOVE: Desires the other person but does not serve him
a community built on the love of Jesus Christ must be SPIRITUAL LOVE: Both desires and serves the other
different than other communities. Without Christ there HUMAN LOVE: Has contingencies
is discord between God and man and between man and SPIRITUAL LOVE: Has no contingencies
man. Christ became the Mediator and made peace with HUMAN LOVE: Is an end unto itself
God and among men. Without Christ we should not know SPIRITUAL LOVE: Comes from Jesus Christ and serves him alone
God, we could not call upon Him, not come to Him. But HUMAN LOVE: Lives by dark desires to control others
without Christ, we would also not know our brother, nor SPIRITUAL LOVE: Lives in the light of service ordered by the truth
could we come to him. The way is blocked by our own ego.
Bonhoeffer says, Human love can never understand
Christ opened up the way to God and to our brother. Now spiritual love, for spiritual love is from above; it is something
Christians can live with one another in peace; they can love completely strange, new, and incomprehensible to all
and serve one another; they can become one. A minister earthly love. Living life together as a Christian community is
friend of mine in Texas recently said that the Disciples way never easy, but it must be grounded in an ongoing attempt
of doing church is becoming a dying breed. By that, he to grasp spiritual love which includes forgiveness, peace,
meant that having a church where we agree to disagree reconciliation, and service. This is Christs call for those of
and respect each others differences is becoming rarer and us who claim to be his followers. As humans we always fall
rarer in our culture. Christian tribalism seems to be the short, but we must never stop trying.
norm. Bonhoeffer talks about the difference between the
Blessings,
spiritual realm and human community. He says, In the
Unbound!
Thom Schuyler
It is certainly true that Woodmonts ever-growing support of
It is not for me to convey the thoughts
and experiences of the 17 Woodmont young children, the elderly and their families in this beautiful
members that traveled to Guatemala last country to our South has helped to unbind many from the
week to visit with our Unbound partners yokes of poverty, hunger and hopelessness. Indeed, this is
and the many friends with whom our no small thing! However, to come face-to-face with untamed
congregation has formed relationships smiles, to witness tears of joy and to be embraced in the arms
over the past ten years. What occurs of gratitude is to become aware of ones own yokes - whatever
to me this Monday morning - 36 hours they may be - and to begin to unbind ourselves, as well.
after our return - is the profound Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken
meaning of the word unbound and the
together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the
far-reaching wisdom that caused our partners to choose this
measure you use, it will be measured back to you (Luke 6:38).
name for their organization.

2015

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Saturday 10/24 - 2 spots from 4-7pm
Sunday 10/25 - 2 spots from 10-1pm and another 2 spots from 4-7pm

THIS Saturday, October 24 - Fall Fest

Sunday, October 25 - S.T.A.R.S Puppet Show

Wednesday, October 28 - Trunk or Treat

Sunday, November 15 - Thanks & Giving
Meal (Woodmont Kids)

UPCOMING DATES:

THIS MONTH IN CHRISTQUEST:

OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS

Davis Amrhein
Maggie Kate Cowles
Walker Dovan
Barrett Keane
Thomas Lyles
Jackson Nevels
Miles Pratt
Jack Reynolds
Tyler Reynolds
CeCe Skipper
Cutler Smith

The Scripture Passage:1 Kings 3:1-15

The Story:"Solomon asks forwisdom"
The Big Idea:God does great things through his children no matter how young they are!
The Memory Verse:I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my
duties So give your servanta discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish
between right and wrong. 1 Kings 3:7-9

A SHOUT OUT AND THANK YOU

to Abby McLean (above), who led our Cherub Choir
(pictured right, 3 yrs - K) in singing at 9:30 a.m.
worship last Sunday. Theywere FABULOUS, and we're
grateful for Abby's time,talent, and leadership.

You are invited to visit Woodmont Christian Preschools new website at

www.woodmontchristianpreschool.com. The Preschool is also taking
reservations for tours and receiving applications for the 2016-17 school
year on the website. The 2016-17 School Year Lottery Application
Deadline is Thursday, December 17, 2015. Applications received after this
date will be placed on the wait list.

"Thank you for your many special prayers, love& care when my
mother died. Friends are a gift of God." MaryLynnSkinner

Tele-Connect Meeting This Sunday, October 25

The Tele-Connect Ministry reaches out to folks who are unable to get out or have limited
communication with others. Examples for the lack of communication or opportunities to be in
touch with others can be illness/recovering from illness, birth of a child, depression, recent loss of
a friend/loved one, immobility, or fear of leaving the home.

Everyone is invited to participate

in this vital ministry!
Please join us at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom Sunday, October 25 for an planning and informational
Tele-Connect meeting.

GEMS(G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize

Tuesday, October 27,Noon - Room 105,Catered Meal - $8.00

Program:Our program will be presented by Sam Marsh, who has been our Woodmont Christian Church Property
Manager for almost 5 years. He will share some "little unknown facts" about our church campus, and tell us more
about himself. You may have heard Sam speak in the past, and will not want to miss hearing what he has planned
special for our GEMS meeting.
*(Don't forget: A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win!)*
Menu:Chicken Salad Croissants,Tomato Basil Soup,Cold Pasta Salad,Apple Crisp with Ice Cream.
All are welcome. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by calling 615.297.8563, or by email: areese@woodmontcc.org.

Come to the 4th annual

Wed. October 21 Menu:

Cassoulet (chicken thighs and sausage)

Big Green Salad with vinaigrette
Crusty Bread
Chocolate Pot de Creme

Wed., October 28 Menu:

Ground Beef Sour Cream Noodle Casserole

Italian Green Beans
Caesar Salad
Garlic Bread
Chess Squares
Deadline to RSVP for 10/28 is noon, Monday 10/26
RSVP: onlinewww.bitly.com/5StarDinner, by calling 615-297-8563,
by emailingareese@woodmontcc.org or on Sundays connection card.
Pricing Structure:
Adults: $8.00, Children 4yrs - 5th grade: $4.00, Family Cap

STARTING NOVEMBER 1st! Fresh Christmas Wreaths for Sale

Boy Scout Troop 92 is Selling Wreaths Again This Year!
Custom and freshly made Fraser Fir wreaths from North Carolina
24 diameter - Beautiful & fluffy
Accented with a red velvet bow Wonderful gifts for friends & family
Less expensive than others of the same quality

The wreaths are $27.00 each, and Troop 92 uses the proceeds for outdoor
programs: camping, caving, backpacking, and Scout summer camp. Scouts will be
taking orders in the Gathering Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov.
1, 8 andChristmas
15. Checks payable
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healing
experiencing healing
through the arts

A Dinner and Art Show

to support the life giving work of

Music for the Soul

Saturday November 14 & Sunday November 15
Woodmont Christian Church in Drowota Hall
2100 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215

Art Show and Sale opens Saturday at 5pm

Dinner/$25 begins at 7pm.
RSVP for dinner online at www.bit.ly/ArtofHealing
or by calling 615.297.8563
Art Show and Sale continues Sunday 9am to 7pm

Fresh Christmas
Wreaths for Sale
Starting November 1!
www.musicforthesoul.org

Music for the Soul is a 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Wednesday Evenings in October

October 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
Intentional Parenting, a Daystar Parenting Workshop in the Sanctuary led by Sissy Goff & David Thomas (doors open at 6:15 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. During times of church disagreements, we may experience a
special need for our own Gilead. The Gilead Group provides a separate, holy time for spiritual nurture in the midst of disagreement.
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.
NEW TWO WEEK CLASS STARTING October 28 at 6:30 p.m.
NEW CLASS! Human Trafficking led by Brian McVey, meets in the Boardroom
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!
Daytime Series: Conversations, Insights and Expertise for Older Adults sponsored by LiveWell by Blakeford
Blakeford experts and others share their insights and expertise, from medicine to technology.Come participate in the conversations!
October 27 at 3:00 p.m. in room 200
Email Smart Phone Tablet Oh My! Shawn Clark, Corporate Director of Technology Services at Blakeford will discuss new
technology and give practical and well-informed advice for seniors grappling with changing technology requirements. We encourage
you to bring your hand-held devices and questions.
November 10 at 3:00 p.m. in room 200
Start Today! Stay Strong! 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!
Classes Are Free of Charge - Reservations Required - Call 615-665-0694 or LiveWell@Blakeford.com
Woodmont's Mission and Outreach
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.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 at 615-496-8183 or email divegirldj@yahoo.com.
Walk Thru Bethlehem is coming December 13th! 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!
Woodmont is Living Generously, Changing Lives - First Quarter Grant Funding Awarded
The Grants Committee has awarded the following Haitian Support Group
organizations funding for the first quarter of the Hope Clinic for Women
fiscal year:
Int'l Partnersin Rural Development
Better Decisions
Morgan Scott Project
Churchof Another Chance
Ministers Discretionary Fund Seeking God
Disciples Divinity House
Sharing Love
Faith Family Medical Clinic

Serving Others

Next Weeks Calendar

Sunday, October 25
PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN ALL WEEK!
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services (Sanc - Child Dedication at 9:30)
4:00 p.m.
Tele-Connect meeting (Boardroom)
5:15 p.m.
The Bridge Worship (DH)
6:15 p.m.
Youth Group (Youth Wing)
Monday, October 26
4:00 p.m.
"Geezers" Men's Group (BR)
6:00 p.m.
WMT Meeting (Boardroom)
Tuesday, October 27
9:00 a.m.
Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
12:00 p.m.
GEMS (105)
3:00 p.m.
Blakeford Class (200)
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (Choir Room)
Wednesday, October 28
6:15 a.m.
Mens Small Group (100)
7:00 a.m.
Mens Bible Study (105)
Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
5:00 p.m.
Trunk or Treat (Parking Lot)
5:35 p.m.
Five Star Dinner (DH)
6:15 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay Room)
6:30 p.m.
Parenting Seminar, Intentional Parenting (Sanc)
Human Trafficking (Boardroom)
Choir Practice (Choir Room)
The Gilead Group (South Hall)
Leadership Woodmont (107)
Stephen Ministry (Mans. Lib, Lib, C/S, 100)
Thursday, October 29

Prayers for Our Church Family

New Concerns:
Penny Stelling
Continuing Concerns:
Hugh Cherry - Son of Ben and Gayle Cherry
Merle Short - Father of Pam Richardson
Faith Cartelli
Military:
Lt. Ryan Whitson, son of Linda Whitson - Middle East
Sympathy:
To Barrett Sutton and family on the loss of his father, Barrett B.
Sutton, Sr. on October 11. Visitation will be Thursday, November
5 from 11:00 am 1:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church; with a
memorial service at 1:00 pm.
To Lou Todd and family on the loss of his wife, Pat Todd on October 11.
A service was held at Woodmont on October 15.
Woodmont's Elders Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for:
Woodmont's Youth Group as they raise money for their mission
work at the Pumpkin Patch.
Continuing concerns for the South Carolina flood victims and
workers.
Victims of violence in the Middle East.
The homeless as winter is approaching.

Library Workday

By Our Presence and Our Gifts

Date
Sun. School Total Atd.
Operating
September 27
316
729
$16,508
October 4
281
674
$47,068
October 11
284
687
$57,322
October 18
282
697
$37,671
Worship Services - October 25, 2015
Morning Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Dr. Clay Stauffer, Preaching
Series: "Following Jesus, A Journey Through Marks Gospel"
Sermon: "Power and Status OR Servant Leadership"
Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 and Philippians 2:1-8
The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall
Thom Schuyler, Preaching
Series: "Wounded Warrior" Sermon: "Phillip, Isaiah and the Eunuch"
Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Deacons Serving October 25, 2015

Communion Prep:
Janet Wall
Service Coordinator:
9:30 - Tom Dovan 11:00 - Linda Webb
Video Camera:
9:30 - Kristen Greer 11:00 - OPEN
5:15 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Jay Everett
Jerry Johnson
Mike McConnell
Sara Kate Hooper
Stephen Quinn
David Todd
Tammy Buchanan
Pam Groom
Jennifer Ottinger
Rebecca Everett
Robbie Quinn
Hope Walker
Andrew Shelton
Aaron Durbin
Heather Douglas
Don Hart
Chris Smith
Shane Douglas Meredith Holloman
Sara Anne Quinn
Peggy Burrham

Elders Serving October 25, 2015

9:30 a.m.
Fran Stewart
and
Faye Tevebaugh
11:00 a.m.
Mary Kiger
and
Mark Drury
Pat Malone (Hospital)
5:15 p.m.
Mart Sesler

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 Jameka Smith, Housekeeping

Seeking God
Sharing Love
Serving Others

17 Woodmonters went to Guatemala

on a Mission Trip October 10-17
Emmie Thomas, Adriane Kiley, Brooke Huffman, Cathy Speers Johnson, Deb
LaForge, Ellen Musick, Ellen Thomas, Joy Jackson, Jade Forlidas, Jerry Johnson,
Julie Ingman, Kirtley Whittington, Lynda Glascock, Mary Glynn Williamson,
Sara Huffman, Thom Schuyler and Will Hunt.
photos (including cover) by Mary Glynn Williamson

Rev. Anne Stauffer and Dr. Roy Stauffer's sponsored child...Cristian holding
the picture they sent him - he loved looking at it!

Loads of hugs all week long!

Emmie Thomas sharing the keys to the NEW HOME

Woodmont provided

Group photo after we planted a ton of coffee trees

This family owned the land where we planted the coffee trees....they were very grateful

Cathy Speers Johnson - pinata time!