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MissionStatement

Growing

Disciples of ChristbySeeking God,Sharing Love

andServing Others

Core Values:

WelcomingOutstanding Worship

OutreachDifferent TraditionsMission & MinistryOn the MoveNurturingTransforming

2013 Areas of FocusPrayer - Presence - Peace

woodmontchristian.org

THESPIREA B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e

Volume 41, Issue 16 April 22, 2013

Commitment Sundayis This Sunday, April 28t

Pledges may be turned in any time. Pledcards are available in the church office ain pew pockets or you may pledge onlin

at www.woodmontchristian.org or byemail at pledge@woodmontcc.org.

New Two-WeekWednesday Night

Class MeetingApril 24th and May 1st!

Join Clay Stauffer foran open discussion onAdam Hamilton's book"Enough"at 6:35 p.m in the Boardroom.

"Enough" is available for purchase in SpireBooks

Sunday, April 21

Child DedicationAndrew Touchstone Donahoe, III

Parents: Drew & Sara Donahoe;Big Sister: Taylor

Welcome to Our New Members!Scott & Laura Stephanwith Luca and Grace

(see more pictures on page 3)

Youth Afternoon Outing ofGo-Karts and Putt Putt

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Blessings,

Commitment Sunday is This Sunday

This Sunday, April 28th is CommitmentSunday and will bring our spring stewardship campaign"Generations of Generosity" to a close. I am grateful to Jay and

Meredith Hollomon for all the work they have done in leadingthis campaign. If you have already made a commitment tosupport the mission and ministry of Woodmont for another year,thank you! I have always believed that the church should do abetter job of saying "thank you" more often. Every year, wecount on the generosity and sacrifice of our members to fund theoperating budget and we ask for commitments so that we canresponsibly set the new budget that will begin July 1,2013.

At Woodmont, we are committed to our mission of "GrowingDisciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love, and ServingOthers." Everything we do here falls under the umbrella of ourmission statement. This summer, we will celebrate our church's

70th anniversary which is a great milestone and is veryexciting. It will be a time to look back and reflect as well asa time to look ahead to the future. We will remember ourrich history and remain hopeful for the future that is yet tobe. Megan and I give sacrificially to this church because webelieve in the mission and the ministries. We believe thatlives are changed on a regular basis inside and outside of ourwalls. We believe that the best dollars we can spend as a familygo directly to this church to keep it moving forward.

It has always been true that churches need money to functionand operate. Woodmont is certainly no exception. It's also true

that generosity is a statement of faith and will change our ownlives by helping us to grow spiritually. In the Sermon on theMount, Jesus did say, "Where your treasure is, there your heartwill be also." (Matt 6:21) When we commit our time andtreasure to something, we are saying that we believe in it. Pleaseconsider making a commitment this week to support the churchfor another year. Know that your contributions will be usedresponsibly to change lives and to continue moving Woodmontforward. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for makingministry possible. Thank you for being an important part of ourchurch family!

Summer Staff Transitions

This Summer, we are making some changes within our staffstructure here at Woodmont. These transitions will take placeduring the months of J une and July. All of our staff members arestaying on board, but we will be restructuring some areas ofresponsibility. A lot of prayer and thought has gone into thesechanges by our leadership. I am excited about the changes andso are the staff members who are involved. Here is a synopsis ofwhat will take place.

Trey Flowers will be moving up to worwith our youth ministries, specifically our CY(9-12th grade). Trey will still be giving oversighto our children's ministries but we are basicalexpanding the scope of his responsibility t

include CYF. Carla Schooler will continue twork with our Jr. High youth (6-8th grade) and Trey will havadequate support in the children's ministry from other ministeand from some new interns that will be coming on board. Trewill continue to cast vision for our children's ministry whichas grown dramatically in recent years. Keep in mind, Trealready has relationships with many of the youth and thefamilies from their days in the children's ministry.

Thom Schuyler will be transitioning fromyouth ministry to become Woodmont's Directofor College and Young Adult ministry. Thowill work with the twenties and thirties aggroup which includes college students, younprofessionals, and young couples. Naturally, h

will help with pastoral care issues of this age group. Keep imind, Thom already has strong relationships with many of ouyoung adults from their days in our youth ministry. I think thwill be a natural progression for Thom.

J ustin Gung will be transitioning out of thyoung adult minister role and will focus morof his time and energy on children and familieas well as congregational care and spirituaformation. Since he came to Woodmont, Just

has had a very broad job description. This wnarrow his focus and give us the additional energy we neein our children's and family ministry as well as in areas ocongregational care. Farrell Mason is now back from maternitleave and will continue her work in pastoral care but keep mind she is part time (and the busy mother of five children).

These transitions will take place over the course of a fmonths (June and July). The staff will fulfill the commitmeand plans that they already have in their current roles for tsummer mission trips, camps, VBS, etc. The transition will complete by August 1st. On April 14th, I talked about hchange is not always easy in life but it is very healthy. I belie

these changes will give new energy, vision, and momentumeach of these areas. Please keep Trey, Thom, Justin and theimportant ministries in your prayers in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Events at Woodmontby Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

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There Is Love.

It seems that in thelast several months our world has beenmarred by tragedy. I found it hard to focus

following the bombings at the BostonMarathon. I do short distance races myselfand have close friends that are longerdistance runners. I have stood at afinish line many times with great hope,expectation and life giving joy that comeswith accomplishing a daunting task. Icannot imagine the pain of Mondayafternoon.

I tried to focus on work or menialtasks. I was stopped by an overwhelming,all-consuming pain that seemed to have

seeped into my very core. A stake planteddeep in my soul. The pain seemed todiminish a bit if I sat very still anddistracted myself with music or words oremail or twitter. But soon it would returnand the question would rise

"What is wrong with our world?"

What brokenness drives one person toharm another? How much pain must youfeel to murder innocents? How miserableare you if you can open fire on children?How very lost are you if you choose totake lives at the end of something as lifegiving as finishing a marathon?

I believe people are good and I havedecided to find that good in everyone Imeet. This is not always an easy task but I

believe it a worthy task. And I believegood can always be found. However, afternights spent watching a school destroyed,or a finish line forever mauled by pain,finding the good is difficult.

Then it happened. It always does.

I saw the ones running into the smoke.I saw the ones carrying strangers out. Iheard that marathoners didn't stop at mile26 but ran on...on to give blood whenthey were already weakened by fatigue,exhaustion and utter fear.

THERE IS GOOD. THERE IS LOVE.

I leave you with the lyrics from this songthat I played all day last Tuesday.

After the Last Tear Falls:Andrew Peterson

After the last tear fallsAfter the last secret's toldAfter the last bullet tears through flesh

and boneAfter the last child starvesAnd the last girl walks the boulevardAfter the last year that's just too hard

After the last tear fallsThere is love.Love, love, love.

There is love.Love, love, love.

After the last disgraceAfter the last lie to save some faceAfter the last brutal jab from a poison

tongueAfter the last dirty politician

After the last meal down at the missionAfter the last lonely night in prison

There is loveLove, love, love

There is loveLove, love, love

There is love

And in the end, the end isOceans and oceansOf love and love againWe'll see how the tears that have fallen

Were caught in the palmsOf the Giver of love and the Lover of alAnd we'll look back on these tears as ol

tales

'Cause after the last plan failsAfter the last siren wailsAfter the last young husband sails off tojoin the war

After the last "this marriage is over"After the last young girl's innocence is

stolenAfter the last years of silence that won't

a heart open

~Carla

There Is Loveby Carla Schooler, Minister of J r. High Youth

Youth AfternoonOuting ofGo-Karts andPutt Putt

Sunday, April 21

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Youth This Week(April 22-28)

Wednesday, April 245:30 p.m. 5-Star Dinner6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Jubilationin Room 2357:30 p.m. Dismissal

Sunday, April 289:30 a.m. Worship10:30 a.m. JUBILATION11:30 a.m. Chi Rho & CYF Sunday schoolNoon Lunch at Church (provided)1:00-2:30 p.m. Youth Sunday Rehearsal2:30 p.m. DismissalMark Your Calendars

May 3: Youth Sunday RehearsalMay 5: Youth Sunday & Senior BanquetSummer Church Camp ScheduleJune 2-8: CYFJune 30-July 6: EightersJuly 21-27: Chi Rho

WCC YOUTHWednesday Night

Apri l 24

6:30 p.m.Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) - Led by Katie Noss

6:35 p.m.

The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews Bib le Study (105)Led by Pete Kyne

New Two- Week Class - "Enough" (BR)Facilitated by Clay Stauffer (meeting April 24 and May 1)

Sunday SchoolApri l 28

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105)"Book of Acts: Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Pete Kyne

Challenge Class (200)"Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Bob Herrick

Young Adult Class (Boardroom)Led by Rob Quinn

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)"Real Hope: How to Find It and How to Keep It"Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

11:00 a.m.Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay)(Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

Reflections Class (200)Led by Marcella Derryberry

Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King

Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian"

Join us this Sunday betweenservices for a Celebratory

Reception in honor of

Commitment Sunday inthe Gathering Hall!

Outreach Thank You Letter:

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Menu - April 24

Gram's Meaty Lasagna

Savory Spinach Lasagna

Caesar Salad

Garlic Bread

Chocolate Amaretto Cakewith Whipped Cream

Pizza for the kids

Menu - May 1

Pulled Pork Barbecueon Buns

Baked Beans

Cheese Grits

Cole Slaw

Cherry Fudge Cakewith Ice Cream

Pizza for the kids

5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights

5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connectioncard," by c alling the chu rch of fice (297-8563), emailing the churchoffice at sspivy @woodmontcc.org . or thru the website at:www.woodmon tchris tian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5 th grade $4and family cap $28.

A Word About Stephen Ministry

Where did Stephen Ministry get its name?From the Bible of course! Stephen wasone of the seven deacons chosen by thedisciples to care for the widows andneedy so that classifies him as one of thevery first Christian lay caregivers. Today

over 11,000 congregations have built aStephen Ministry team to follow the example ofStephen by caring for those among them who arehurting. Since 2010 Woodmont has commissionedseven Stephen Leaders and twenty-one StephenMinisters who have received fifty plus hours of trainingand provided over a thousand hours of care giving toindividual members of our congregation.

Life can become chaotic and uncertain at the blink ofan eye. We believe that God is good and that He is incontrol, but bad things still happen to us and those we

love. Isn't it a comfort to know that there are peoplewho care enough for us to listen and pray without

judgment or condemnation while our deep fears,anxieties, and concerns are present? While thosepeople cannot fix or change our circumstances, theycan be faithful, confidential, Christian companionsduring difficult times.

If life circumstances have thrown you a curve, pleasedo not hesitate to reach out to see if a StephenMinister could help. Kathy Patten (838-4957) would behappy to meet with you to further discuss the ministry.

Woodmont Family RetreatApril 27-28Join us for Woodmont's First Overnight Retreatat Bethany Hills! Cost is only $40 per family(2 Adults and 1 Child), with a $10 fee for eachadditional child. This fee includes all meals andlodging during the retreat. Register online

today at www.woodmontkids.com!

Woodmont's Christian Women'sFellowship is hosting

Church Women UnitedMay Friendship Day

Friday, May 3rdWoodmont Christian Church

10:00 a.m. - Room 105Arrivals begin at 9:30 a.m.

Carry-in Lunch Follows

Bring a FRIEND, a sister or daughterBring a salad or dish to SHARE

Bring Fellowship of the Least Coin

For more information, contactElizabeth Regen at 366-8200.

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Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersApril 28th

ChristQuestJesus' Baptismand Temptation

Stars (2 Yrs)10 Commandments

J ane Clay MeadorsPorter Meadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)Samuel & HannahChristi WilliamsSarah Drury

Frogs (4 Yrs)Jesus appears tothe Disciples bythe SeaBetty White

J oy & GloriaJ ackson

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Jesus appears tothe Disciples bythe SeaLaurie CooperHelper Needed

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherChristy Brown

11:00 4th

/5th

Grade ClassNew TestamentPaul and ApostlesRonda Hirst

Donuts/CoffeeStill Needed

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, April 24th

5:30 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner

6:00 p.m. - Disc iples Class

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids ClubSunday, April 28

th

9:30 a.m. - Child ren's Moment9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Children's Church5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Happy Birthday To:4/26 - Lauren Rush

4/27 - Eliza Paisley4/29 - Addison Hartle

5/1 - Isabelle Arnold

ChristQuest Memory Verse"And a voice from heaven said,

"This is my son, the Beloved,

with whom I am well pleased.'"(Matthew 3:17)

Sunday, April 21st

http://www.woodmontkids.com/

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Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, April 246:15 a.m.

Men's Small Group (107)

7:00 a.m.Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)

5:35 p.m.5-Star Dinner (DH)

6:00 p.m.Disciples Baptism Class (SH)

6:15 p.m.JYF Kids Club (KC)

6:30 p.m.Choir Practice (CR)

Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC)Leadership Woodmont (200)

Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF)6:35 p.m.

The New Testament Bible Study (105)NewTwo-Week Class - "Enough" (BR)

Thursday, April 25Library Workday

10:00 a.m.Sit & Stitch (Youth Room)

Note Room Change7:00 p.m.

Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms)

Sunday, April 28

Commitment Sunday9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Worship (Sanctuary)4:00 P.M.

Personnel Committee Meeting (BR)4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, April 29

4:00 p.m.Small Group for Men (BR)

Tuesday, April 309:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (CS)6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (234)6:30 p.m.

Young Adults (Off-Campus)

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKSIN THE SANCTUARY

Let Us Know:Have information about someone in the hospi tal or with anotherministry need? Please notify the church office during the week

(297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:Amy Alexander, BaptistRoy Stauffer, St. ThomasGary Thompson, Centennial

(no visitors)Annie Krantz, grandmother of Paul

Hardin, CentennialMary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy

Carpenter, St. ThomasHenry Green, father of Ken Owens,

Skyline Medical Center

NEW CONCERNS:

MaryLynn SkinnerLady Bird, Stallworth-Vanderbilt

J anet Howell, Richland Place

CONTINUING CONCERNS:Betty Brent Yot WilliamsBeverly Small Emily Duncan

J eannette Miller Peggy Johnson

Hale Hooper, Richland PlaceGary J ones, father of Pam Groom,

Louisville, KYSusan Martin, friend of Justin Gung

Kathy Robinson, friend ofJustin GungRon Stuve, friend of Karen & David

ConradStacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella

& J ack DerryberryAnn Bailey, aunt of Cynthia Arnholt

Continuing Concerns continued

Madeline Murphy, daughter of Mike& Susan Murphy

SYMPATHY TO:Davis and Anna Reesein the suddenloss of their mother,T Reese, on

Thursday, April 18. Visitation willbe held at Woodmont on Thursday,April 25, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.min the Gathering Hall with a memoriaservice to follow in the Sanctuary.

M ILITARY PRAYER L IST:Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave

& Pat MaloneClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerrDan King & wife, Ashley King, broth

and sister-in-law of Stephen DanieKing

THOSE SERVING ABROAD:J esse Garrison, Peace Corp in

Armenia

*Please Note: Continuing CareConcerns will now only be listed forup to one month. I f you wish to havea continuing concern remain on thelist after one month, please renew

your request each month bycalling the church office.*

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:

Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all

things. I Corinthians 13:7The families attending the Bethany Hills Family Retreat April 27-28The Stewardship Campaign- Generations of GenerosityOur Stephen MinistriesThe families in Boston who lost loved onesOur shut-in members who are unable to attend worshipAll our new members who bring their gifts to WoodmontPrayer, Presence and Peace

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Non-Profit OrganizatU S Postage

PA IDNashville, Tennesse

Permit No. 1204

Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org

Return Service Requested

UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterFarrell Mason, Minister of Family L ife & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church LifeRev. J ustin Gung,Minister of Families & Young Adults Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge"

Thom Schuyler, Youth Director Carla "CJ " Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min.

Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of PreschoolSarah Huffman,Accompanist Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative AssistantStasia Spivy,Receptionist Beverly Honeycutt,Housekeeping Steven Austin, HousekeepingAndra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup

Creative Directors for "The Bridge"

DEACON SCHEDULE

April 28, 2013

Communion Prep: Nora RichService Coordinator: 9:30 - Robert Howell

11:00 - Nick SmallVideo Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers

11:00 - Leigh Ann Agee

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Billy Crawford Watt Crockett Merillat FlowersKent McMillin George Keith Mary KigerFaye Tevebaugh Mart Sesler Glenn KigerDavid Reynolds Kasey ClymerSteven McGinty Mark Clymer

Jay Hollomon Monte GoodPatty Stranch Paula ForchtRoger Best Stuart Lackey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYApril 28, 2013

9:30 a.m.Hal Tevebaug

andAlan Sowell

11:00 a.m.Richmond Willia

andChip Phinizy

5:45 p.m.Bryan SargenWeekly Prayer Partner

The J ourney Church, Cordova, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: April 28, 2013

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "How Will You Measure Your Life?"

Scripture: John 13:31-35

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preachingGenerous Sermon Series - Treasure

Sermon Title: "Every Thorn Has Its Rose"

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingMarch 31 343 1542 $ 26,628April 7 279 788 $ 42,425April 14 251 714 $ 36,150April 21 234 694 $ 35,531