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Mission
Statement
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 21 May 28, 2013
THESPIREA B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e
Volume 41, Issue 21 May 28, 2013
Upcoming Woodmont Events to Sign-up for in the Gathering Hall on Sundays:
WCC Blood Drive
Sunday, June 16
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Drowota Hall
Sign-up beginning this Sunday, June 2nd
WCC Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
@ Forrest Crossings Golf Course
Franklin, TN
Cost: $50 per person*
*All proceeds will go toward supporting stroke prevent
Child DedicationsSunday, May 26
Charles Clement Voorhis VParents: Chip & Katie Voorhis
Caroline Margaret TaveauParents: Brett & Marisa Taveau
Woodmont
Congregational
Meeting
Sunday, June 16
10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary
Join us Sundays in June for thefollowing New Sermon Series:
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. ServicesPaul's Letter to the Roma ns
The Bridge Service @ 5:45 p.m.Tough Questions
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The Spire is published weekly by: Woodmont ChristianChurch (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-93601 Hillsboro Road email: wcc@woodmontcc.
Nashville, TN 37215 Kim Adair, EdVisit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org Copyright 2
At the center of our being is a point ofnothingness which is untouched by sin and
by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or
spark which belongs entirely to God It is
the pure glory of God in us.
-Thomas Merton
Isn't it great to know that when the world feels dark and ugly andwe struggle to maintain our equilibrium in body and spirit, that deepwithin us lives something pure, beautiful, and eternal. That noamount of suffering, disappointment, or despair can age, tarnish, orkill the Divine within us. Our souls were created for the long hauland boast the only invite into heaven. I once heard the souldescribed as God's autograph on the Masterpiece. Or how about thesoul as God's invisible brand marking us, "Made in Heaven" and"Belongs to God."So, why have so many of us forgotten or lost theaddress of our soul? We can surely tell you the exact coordinates ofevery wrinkle, dimple and freckle, but become suddenly very quiet,even nervous, with any discussion or probing of that most intimate
and beautiful part of our being.
Our soul is the most noble part of our being and the living proof thatwe are more than dust. It is the intimate place where we hear thewords, "Be still and know that I am your God." It is also our ownpersonal quarrythe place we can go as often and as many times aswe needto dig for hope, love, faith, and God. The soul is thedwelling where we can "let go" of the weight of our humanity, ourown private chapel, where the candle is always burning.
Most of us are terrified of being still, vulnerable, and looking inside.We would rather be strung up by our toes, or hide behindover-scheduled lives, than find ourselves alone with God. But Iremind you what God said, "Be still and know that I am your God."
It requires silence and vulnerability to truly "know" God. There isno fooling! We know the address of our souls by that secret longingthat always has us in its grasp. Sadly, we often don't have thecourage to point our GPS in its direction. Instead we allow theworld to take the reins of our lives. We invite our egos to takecenter stage, knocking our souls to understudy. The repercussions:exhausting cynicism, greed, self-absorption, hopelessness, fixationon aging, fear of death, and little joy.
The soul's agenda is and will always be God's agendato mecreation, dream God's dreams, crucify the ego, give one's life anotherall for Love...period! I believe within every soul, there liva hero. If only we had the courage to live into that destiny.
Although undiagnosed, most of humanity suffers in varying degre
from a starving heart and a neglected soul. We self-medicate wthe latest iPhone 4, 5 or 6, a new tube of lipstick, miracle treatmento stave off aging, and work ourselves to the bone for fleetiaccolades. Anything to placate that deep pit of longing that suffer in secret. I've said it before but I think we have forgotten obirthright as belonging to God and our heavenly inheritance eternal life. We have allowed this world to throw us off balanAnd yet our soul remains ever tenacious, calling us, as JoseCampbell so profoundly said, "to follow our bliss." Think formoment about a time when you have looked into the eyes of anothhuman being and the love you found staring back at you neaknocked you off your feet. Or how about that feeling of wonder aawe, when the sheer majesty of God's creation brushes against yoa Radnor owl, the perfect curve of a Technicolor rainbow, a chertree in full blossom. Or even better, what about the peace thmysteriously inhabits every cell of your being when you simpclose your eyes and bare your heart to the only One who can trucomfort you. That's your soul stretching deep within you. It's best kept secret of creation.
Ireneaus, one of the early Church Fathers said, "The glory of Godfound in a human being fully alive." Listen to me! The only way wwill ever be truly alive on this side of heaven is if we endeavormake acquaintance with our souls, seek the Divine, and love bettGod's greatest fear is that we will fail to live up to the love that isus. It's about time that we start acting like the divine beings that ware. The first place to start is a visit inside the silent chapel of o
souls. It's the place where heroes find their power. If you aneeding directions, I recommend taking a right turn in the directiof prayer, then a left turn with an act of kindness. Next, follow tcurve of the road and forgive that person you've been holding out and finally just trust the compass of your heart to see you the restthe way! God is and will always be waiting for you!
Live in Hope,Farrell
Dear Woodmont
by Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Morgan Scott Mission Trip
On May 17th a group of 16 Woodmont members traveled to Morgan and Scott countiesto replace the roof of one home, replace a kitchen and windows of a second home, aswell as painting and clearing an overgrown yard.
Those attending were Steve & Deb LaForge, Jack Derryberry, Jeremiah & StephanieWeeden-Wright, Judy Davis, Jeremiah Pyron, Stephen Quinn, Catie & Jeremy Pratt,Susan Batson, April Gung, Sirrena Martin, Micah Friddle, Sarah Goldberg and AnneArney.
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I guess I was sicker than anyone, including mydoctor, expected. "Sicker" that resulted in twoweeks rather than five or six days in the hospital.
"Sicker" that meant four days on a ventilator, rather than having itremoved before I awakened from surgery. And let me tell you,being on a ventilator is the worst experience I can think of in
my life! I don't ever want to go there again. Also "sicker" because Iwas A-fib, racing pulse, elevated Blood Pressure, congestive heartfailure, and my heart was enlarged from the struggle. They said itwas three times as big as normal. (I've always wanted to have a bigheart, but not that way.)
A lot of people have asked if I had any symptoms. Anne and I havetalked about this a lot. She reminded me that I "huffed and puffed"when walking up the hill at Radnor Lake more than I usually did. Ialso know I didn't look forward to my daily gym workouts. Andeven if I did go, I'd quit the treadmill after 30 minutes rather thanthe usual hour. I kept trying to lose weight, but it kept going theother way. It was the pounds of fluid built up in my heart, lungs,
and chest cavity. Even the doctor was amazed at how many poundsof fluid he got out of me. The good news was that I lost 30 pounds!
I was also tired and didn't have much energy. I thought I was justfighting some "bug" as everyone else was. Thank goodness for ascheduled treadmill test that opened the door to all my problems.The main problem that led to all the rest was called "mitro valveprolapsed." The main valve between the two upper chambers of myheart was not closing as tight as it should. This allowed blood toflow back and forth between the chambers, and even back into mylungs.
With apologies to all of you in the medical field, I didn't enjoy
the hospital experience. It was like Las Vegas 24 hours a day. At
2:00 AM they come in "You need to take this medicin3:00 AM "Need to draw blood." 4:00 AM "Need to get yoblood pressure." After two weeks of sticking, pricking, apoking, I felt like a used up pin cushion. And my veins, which walways easy to draw blood from, disappeared.
One of the toughest parts was getting the feeling that so mapeople have after major surgery, that you will never feel betagain. But you will, and you do. After two weeks I got to go homand with my wonderful "nurse Anne," my recovery popped inhigh gear. I'm in a 12 week cardio-rehab program. I go on MondaWednesday, and Friday mornings. Everyone says that's somethiyou MUST do. So I'm doing it. (Lot of stories come out of that.)
I am feeling like a new person. Still regaining my strength, but Ibeen to the church a couple days now, since they let me drive agaBut most of all, I want to thank all the truly wonderful membersWoodmont who have been there through all of this with so macards, calls, emails, visits, fruit gifts, drivers to take me to and fro
the doctor, and incredibly delicious meals brought to our housetold Anne I was thinking of announcing a relapse so we could kethe good food coming.
But more than all of that, I thank you for your countless, endleprayers. I know that's what brought me through. One Sunday Schoclass, I'm told, prayed for an entire hour the weekend of my surgeI believe in prayer. It's the greatest power in the world, and I thayou for tapping into God's power to get me through this mcritical time. It's all a part of what I call "Woodmont Love" and Inever seen anything like it anywhere. From the bottom of mrenewed heart, I thank you and I love you.
~Roy
Woodmont Love
by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer,Minister of Church Life
(Continued on next page
It's no wonder I became a church nerd. I blame iton my parents. My mom and dad, the Rev. & Drs.Ruth Ann and Geoff Moran, brought me up in(mostly) creative and loving church communities
across America and in Europe. My father served as a U.S. ArmyChaplain, and so our little family experienced the joy and strugglesof discovering and honoring an existing worship community's
traditions over and over again. This week, we observed MemorialDay, and, as Trey shared in his sermon, I realize how much there isto remember about what others have sacrificed to share with me.
I am a grateful recipient of the gift of faith from my parents andgrandparents, and know that choosing a life of ministry in the ArmyChaplaincy involved a lot of sacrifice for our whole family. Itseemed very fitting to invite my father to share his perspective forthis week's newsletter.
Words from my father:
Hand Me Downs: -- Rev. Dr. [Col., Ret.] Geoff Moran.An older, wiser Army chaplain told me once, "Remember, Geoff,
when you walk into a new chapel assignment for the first time yare walking through doors built by people who came before you."
Indeed we do walk through doors conceived, designed, fundbuilt, and used by countless faithful souls who preceded Likewise we stand on concrete poured by others, speak in languagrooted in the experience of centuries, and play music in a system
notes, measures and rests designed by those who played centurago.
The simple recognition of all those hand me downs evokes dethanksgiving for all those gifts from the past -- the very long paand including something handed down to us in this last fminutes. These are all gifts which inform, instruct and inspire us.
Often hand me downs are perceived as of lesser value thsomething new, even though the "new" thing or idea has a historyits own. Hand me down clothes are embedded with something of tpersonality or history of the previous wearer or wearers. Hand downs can be received with appreciation and affection or w
Hand Me Downs
by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"
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June 2013
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Ronda HirstLeslin OssoffBen CollinsRhys WilliamsRussell TemplinCaroline Cook
2
Russell Carpenter
3
Betty WhiteChristi Williams
Anna GraceAlexander
Ginger BellBeth WienerCharlotte Hobbs
4
Jocelyn Sitton
Grant Hollomon
5
Ernest JonesShelby PotterBrooks Bearden
6
James Smitherman
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None
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Clair ChristofersenDawn Friton
9
Polly KeithElly HensleyIvey Mayes
10
Thom SchuylerJudy GilliamElaine Markland
Jane Dyer
11
Steve AndersonGrant McConnellStephen Thomas
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Bill MeadorParks WallaceJennifer Ottinger
13
Robert GilliamLynn OssoffJean AkersLindsey HollomonJeremiah
Weeden-WrightMichael MurphyMegan Bacon
14
Hudson HaileTyler JohnsonPorter MeadorsPhillip FullerHowie Clark, IIIMolly RumseyDiane Sanders
15
Cathy Anne GrahamBlake MayesBrittany Pride
Ann Pack
16
Mallorie CollinsSara Jo Houghland
17
Monte GoodEmelia Hadley
18
Meredith RamseyEllen DillonVirginia Lewis
19
Kevin BairdGrant ThomasThereza McCoy
20
Fran StewartGary SwingerGeorge ShreeveSavannah CooperDavid Todd
21
Katherine HartleNancy Sartor
Anna Gernert
Rex Waddey
22
Scott RegenLisa Rollins
23
Peggy BruceMark
Miller-McLemoreBen CherryJ.B. HaileCharlotte CroppMary Glynn
WilliamsonSterling ToncrayBrett Taveau
24
Nate SmithReuben SmithSteve LaForgeChristine Reed
25
Lemuel ForchtJames EdwardsMitchell Henderso
Wyatt Wills
26
Billy Lou WrightAbby DrahmanNicholas Drahman
27
Lee Zoretic
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Kay GarrardAndy WallerCooper WallerTaylor MayesCanon Paisley
29
Tracy CrawfordChan Schoerke
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Ashley BuchananSarah CollinsMichael Hornback
(Continued from page 3)
distrust and distain. But from both we can benefit. Confucius said,"Even walking in the company of two others, I am bound to learnfrom them. The good points of one I copy; the bad points of theother I correct in myself."
I have been so enriched by the hand me downs I've received overthe years. From parents, Sunday School teachers, preachers,professors and mentors, the list of hand me downs also includeslessons from the School of Hard Knocks, and those from
long-lasting friendships and brief but significant encounters.
I am also aware of some of what I have handed down to others, fbetter or worse. There are genetic hand me downs over whichhad little or no control. There are also those hand me downs which I am not aware which may have been a blessing or bligon the recipient. Thus I "give thanks in all circumstances"(I Thessalonians 5:17) and also claim "the forgiveness of sinsChrist's name." (Acts 1:43)
~Andra
9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Pete Kyne"Book of Acts: Chapter 3"
Challenge Class (200)Led by Susan Hammonds-White
"Book Discussion: "Love One Another"Young Adult Class (Boardroom)Led by Rob Quinn
Spiritual Journeys Class for Women(The Bay) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer"Renewing Your Spirit - Setting YourBoundaries in Our Digital Society"
11:00 a.m.Second Hour of the Spiritual Jou rneysClass (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 KingBook Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before HeWas a Christian"
College & University-Aged Young Adults(107) - Led by Allen McDonald
Sunday School - June 2nd
CWF General
Meeting
Tuesday, June 4th
11:00 a.m. - Room 105
Join us for our last meeting of the
year! The program will include the
installation of officers by Roy Stauffe
Lunch will be served following the
meeting in Drowota Hall.
Remember to make your reservation.
you have not been contacted by a Circ
caller by this Friday, May 31st, call the
church office at 297-8563.
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NOMINATIONS 2013
ElderSpouse: Christy Brown
Children: Andrew (14, Landon (12), Winston
How long member: 14 years
Service: C.onnect Director for C.R.E.W., Ch
of Deacons, Director - Room in the Inn
Occupation: Architect
Like most about WCC: Open and accepting
diversity.
Wendell Brown
Spouse: Jim Thomas
Children: Jimmy (20), Ellen (21), Grant (26)
How long member: Life-long
Service: Missions Committee, Outreach, CFCA/
Guatemala Liaison, JYF Sponsor, Fellowship Events
Chair, Childrens Church Leader, Nursery Chair, Board
Secretary, Leadership Woodmont
Like most about WCC: Woodmonts strong spirit of
community
Emmie Thomas
Spouse: Kerry Leach
Children: Warner (3); Campbell (1)
How long member: 5 yearsService: Finance Committee, Former Deacon
Occupation: Attorney
Like most about WCC: Warm and loving congregation.
Justin Leach
Spouse: Mary Clare Pyron
How long member: 2 1/2 years
Service: Visioning Committee, Nominating Committee,
Nashville Food Project, Habitat, Morgan-Scott Project
Occupation: Economic Development
Like most about WCC: Passion for others outreach.
Other: Thank you for the opportunity. I am excited to help
serve and give more to Woodmont.
Jeremiah Pyron
Boardmember-at-LargeSpouse: George KeithHow long member: 10 years
Service: Membership Nurture, Stephen Ministry, Room in in
the Inn, Faith Freezer, Circle, Leadership Woodmont
Occupation: RN - Transplant Coordinator, Vanderbilt Cance
Center
Like most about WCC: All the opportunities to grow in our fa
and developing relationships with other Christians.
Polly Keith
Previously Elected Officers
Mary Welsh Owen Chair of the Board
Cyril Stewart Chair-Elect of the Board
Spouse: Tracy Crawford
Children: Will (11), John (10), Ben (7)
How long member: 13 years
Service: Finance Committee, Former Chair WCPS Board
Occupation: Banking
Like most about WCC: Opportunities for worship/service/
fellowship.
Officer-TreasurerWilliam Crawford
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Elder ...continued
Spouse: Dave Malone
Children: Dave; Michael (adults)
How long member: 47 years
Service: Outreach, Futuring, Mobile Meals (28 yrs), CWF
(Past President), Circle Leader (4 terms), Past Deacon,
Couples Bible study group
Occupation: Homemaker
Like most about WCC: Sharing and caring feeling,
spiritual atmosphere, fellowship.
Pat Malone
Spouse: Denise Sesler
Children: Jordan (24), Cole (14)
How long member: 4 years
Service: NFP, RITI, Morgan-Scott Project, Deacon, Stephen
Ministry, Heavenly Helpers, Tools for Schools, Bridge
Creative Teams, Labyrinth & Bridge construction projects.
Occupation: VP - Information Systems
Like most about WCC: Friendships, small groups and
commitment to our mission.
Mart Sesler
Spouse: Sandra Kyne
Children: Jamie, Rick, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults)
How long member: 2 years
Service: Bible teaching, Small group and Bible study, Hospitavisitation & medical advocacy, Meals and flower delivery, Sup
Somebodies, WTB
Occupation: Retired Orthopedic Surgeon
Like most about WCC: The presence of the Spirits love and
peace, Sunday worship service, being within the body of
believers, small groups and Bible study.
Peter J. Kyne
Children: Caroline (9)
How long member: 20 years
Service: Morgan-Scott Project Mission Trip, Creative
Teams for The Bridge, WTB
Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, Gold Skin Care
Like most about WCC: The feeling of extended family
and the fact that it has been a constant presence &
source of strength in my life for many years.Virginia Lee Dinker
Spouse: Tony BuchananChildren: Ashley, Sirrena, CJHow long member: 1 1/2 yearsService: VBS, help at BridgeOccupation: WCPS TeacherLike most about WCC: Friendly people, feeling I get asI am at worship/feeling at home.Other: So thankful to have been welcomed atWoodmont. There have been so many people here thathave made my family feel like a part of this
community from the very beginning.
Tami Buchanan
Spouse: Rebecca Everett
How long member: 3 years
Service: Bridge Creative Team; Nashville Fo
Project, WTB, Room in the Inn, Habitat for
Humanity
Occupation: Landscape Architect/Planner
Like most about WCC: The people, fellowship
opportunities to serve others.
Jay Everett
Spouse: Jay Everett
How long member: 3 years
Service: Leadership Woodmont, Bridge series
committee, WTB, Nashville Food Project, Hab
Humanity, Room in the Inn
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Like most about WCC: Our warm, welcoming
of faith.
Rebecca Everett
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How long member: 43 yearsService: Deacon, Medical Equipment RoomCoordinator, Leadership Woodmont, WTBOccupation: Transactional ParalegalLike most about WCC: Enthusiasm, fellowship,energy and love that has been infused into thecongregation by ministers.Other: Enjoy gardening, needlepoint, swimming and
playing golf.Honey Hetzel
Spouse: Marty Jordan
How long member: 3 years (attended since 1999
Service: For community: United Way Board, CAS
Frist Center, YMCA Foundation, YLC
Like most about WCC: The presence of Christ in
warm casual atmosphere.
Roy Jordan
Spouse: Jay Hollomon
Children: Lindsey (10); Grant (12)
How long member: 5 years
Service: Leadership Woodmont, Chair of
Stewardship Campaign
Occupation: Mother
Like most about WCC: Warm, welcoming, loving
place - a great place to raise our kids and provide a
terrific church home.
Meredith Hollomon
Spouse: Robert Howell
Children: Amanda (19); Fletcher (14)
How long member: 21 years
Service: Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity,
Nashville Food Project, Pumpkin Patch
Occupation: Homemaker, Rug Sales
Like most about WCC: Feels like family.
Other: Excited about serving WCC.
Barbie Howell
Spouse: Pete KyneChildren: Rick, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Diane, Timadults)How long member: 24 yearsService: Heavenly Helpers, Super Sombodies,Mobile Meals, WTB, CWF, Wednesday Bible StudGEMS, Meal/Flower delivery.Occupation: HomemakerLike most about WCC: The love, warmth and
caring of our members.Sandra Kyne
Spouse: Jennifer LackeyHow long member: 5 yearsService: Vision Committee, Mens WednesdayMorning Group, Couples Tuesday GroupOccupation: Regional ManagerMedical DevicStart-upLike most about WCC: The community of faith aworship.
Stuart Lackey
Spouse: Stuart LackeyHow long member: 5 yearsService: Outreach Committee, Habitat for HumaOccupation: Medical Device SalesLike most about WCC: The people. This is the mcaring congregation I have ever been a part of. Wtruly live out our mission of seeking God, sharingand serving others.
Jennifer Lackey
How long member: 15 years
Service: Property Committee, Heavenly Helper
Super Somebodies, Childrens Choir, Handbells
Like most about WCC: The loving family.
Jamie Huling
Spouse: Bill HeyneChildren: Billy (25), Christian (22)How long member: 18 yearsService: Stephen Minister, The Bridge, Circle, Centre,Room in the Inn, SS Teacher, DeaconOccupation: Interior DesignerLike most about WCC: The friendships of new andlong time members, the generosity exhibited byWoodmont members within the church and the
community both financially and thru service.Robin Heyne
Spouse: Greg Guilfoy
Children: Christina (15)
How long member: 13 years
Service: Room in the Inn - Chair, Deacon, Childrens
Sunday School, WTB Shop Leader, Leadership
Woodmont, Youth Committee
Occupation: Insurance Underwriter
Like most about WCC: Outreach opportunities.
Selena Guilfoy
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Spouse: Jennifer OttingerChildren: Tennyson (2)How long member: 3 yearsService: Pumpkin PatchOccupation: AttorneyLike most about WCC: People, openness, sense ofcommunity and leadership. Very proud to be a member
of WCC and we look forward to getting more involvedwith the church.
Talbott Ottinger
Spouse: Keith Walker
Children: Abigail (7), Hannah (5)
How long member: 8 years
Service: Preschool Sunday School teacher/helpe
Nursery helper, WCC Moms Group, WTB, VBSOccupation: Corporate Banking/healthcare Financ
Like most about WCC: Fellowship/Friendships,
Childrens Ministry.Hope Walker
How long member: 38 years
Service: Fellowship Events Chair, SS Teacher,
Leadership Woodmont, Circle Leader, Board Sec
WCPS Board Chair, Former Deacon
Occupation: Administrator/Travel Consultant for
Vanderbilt University
Like most about WCC: The love and acceptance
everyoneI see God in so many faces at Woodm
Cathy Williams
Children: Chan (20), Amanda (17)How long member: 4 years
Service: WTB, Nashville Food Project, Divorce C
Occupation: Sales RepresentativeCallaway G
Company
Like most about WCC: Atmosphere, community
outreach, music, multiple worship services, comm
of faith.
Doug Schoerke
Spouse: Liz Smith
Children: Ben (6); Hank (4)
How long member: 12 yearsService: Former Deacon, Hospitality Committee,
Nursery Helper, Childrens SS, CYF Sponsor
Occupation: School Administration/Coach
Like most about WCC: The genuine care the pe
have for each other.Chris Smith
Spouse: Tallu Quinn
Children: Lulah (9 months)
How long member: 18 years
Service: Chancel Choir
Occupation: School Librarian
Like most about WCC: Strong Community
Robbie Quinn
Spouse: Talbott Ottinger
Children: Tennyson (2)
How long member: 3 years
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales
Like most about WCC: Clays amazing gift to teach the
Bible and the friendly welcoming people that make-up
Woodmont.
Jennifer Ottinger
Spouse: Donnie Creighton Norman
How long member: 5 years
Service: Walk thru Bethlehem
Occupation: Criminal Court Judge
Like most about WCC: The young atmosphere.
Seth Norman
How long member: 10 years
Service: Room in the Inn, WTB, Habitat for Humanity
Occupation: Professional Studio Musician, Producer,
Songwriter & Publisher
Like most about WCC: Open approach to ministry and
our dedication to outreach in our community.Other: Have never described myself as a church
person, yet my membership at WCC has provided not
only spiritual growth, but personal growth as well, that I
believe wouldnt have taken place through any
other venue.B James Lowry
Spouse: Chris WallChildren: Will Dunn (17); Michael Dunn (22); Jared(19); Taylor Wall (22)How long member: 17 yearsService: Divorce Care Facilitator; WTB; Pumpkin PChildrens SS; WCPS VolunteerOccupation: School, Community/Church Volunteer
Like most about WCC: Woodmont is warm, welcomand accepting to all who wish to enrich theirrelationship with Jesus Christ.Janet Wall
Children: Kimber (16); Samantha (18)
How long member: 1 year
Service: Soup Sunday at The Bridge; Creative T
Occupation: Property Management
Like most about WCC: Inclusiveness
Zsa Rockey
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Join us Next Wednesday, June 5th!
5:30 p.m. Gospel Sing-A-Long (Gathering Hall)6:15 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Room 200)7:00 p.m. After Supper Devotional
Led by Clay Stauffer (Room 200)
Introduction to WoodmontSunday, June 9 @ 12:15 p.m. (Boardroom)
We invite you to join us for a free lunch and discussionabout our church's core beliefs and history. Free childcarewill be provided if requested in advance (297-8563).
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VBS 2013Registration
Theme: "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together"
Dates/Times:July 9-12, 2013 /9:00 a.m. to Noon
Ages: 3 years old as of July 9, 2013 through completed 4th grade
Child Registration: www.WoodmontVBS.com
Deadline to register is Sunday, June 9th!
Volunteering: We'd love to have your help behind the scenes or
teaching a class. If you'd like to volunteer, please signup at www.WoodmontVBS.com
VBS at Woodmont will take children to a global celebration with
the look and feel of a world's fair. Children will make friends withneighbors around the world and discover that God's love can be
found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Childrenwill be introduced to special places from all over the world and
discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God.
Everywhere Fun Fair features exciting attractions such asinteractive Bible storytelling, global games, rockin' music, super
science, cool crafts, and more! During VBS kids will learn what it
means to be a good neighbor with the following daily themes:Neighbors are friendly
Neighbors are giving
Neighbors are bold
Neighbors are forgiving
Neighbors are welcoming
THIS WEEK AT WCC:
Sunday, June 2nd
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
5/31 - Halle Johnson6/1 - Rhys Williams6/3 - Grace Alexander6/5 - Ashton Lowe
Special ChristQuest
Summer Lessons
Children who have completed 1st through
4th grade are invited to join for a "Spark
Summer" adventure! J oin Ms. Maggie
Sheridan and the ChristQuest teachers
on a summer adventure through the
Bible. The theme, Splash in Gods
Word, immerses kids in scripture
through faith-filled games, science
activities, crafts, music and more!
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Bulletin Board
PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
INTHE HOSPITAL:
George Spry, Vanderbilt
NEW CONCERNS:
Angela Sharp, friend of Jeremy PrattKate Hendrick, granddaughter of Jim
& Betsy Hendrick
CONTINUING CONCERNS:Chance Allen Steve Smith
Henry Gindt Eddie Harris
Roy Stauffer Gary ThompsonHale Hooper Yot Williams
Beverly Small Peggy Johnson
Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-HughesHealth Center
Colin Fletcher, son of MarcellaDerryberry
Jo-Ann Tolle, mother of Steve LaForgeBill Carpenter, Jr., father of Bill
Carpenter, III, StallworthHenry Green, father of Ken Owens,
Life Care Center of Old Hickory
Margaret Hopper, grandmother ofMari-Kate HopperStacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella
DerryberryDavid Akers, son of Jean AkersBarbara Vial, sister of Beth Sowell,
Littleton, COMary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy
Carpenter, Woodcrest
Continuing Concerns continued
Susan Martin, friend of Justin GungKathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung
SYMPATHY TO:
George Spry on the death of his wife,Susan Spry, on Friday, May 24. Susanwas mother to Sarah Belsito Allen andMary Susan MacAllister. Visitationwill be held Thursday, May 30, from10:30 a.m. in the Gathering Hall until
the time of the service at 12:00 noon inthe Sanctuary.
Robbie Richardson and family onthe death of her husband, MarkRichardson Jr., on Monday, May 20.A private graveside service was heldThursday, May 23, in Lynnville, TN.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST:
Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GosseDave Albritton, nephew of Dave
& Pat MaloneClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerryDan King & wife, Ashley King, brothe
and sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing
THOSE SERVING ABROAD:
Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmenCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republi
of Georgia
Elders Prayer Corner
The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
Trust in God at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is
our refuge. All our choirs and musicians who share their gifts through music for each one
of us as we praise God together The 2013 Nominations for new leaders of Officers, Board Members, Deacons
and Elders Our ministers who will be moving in new directions and responsibilities
The Oklahoma tornado victims and all the volunteers from the country whohave gone to help
Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont
Prayer, Presence and Peace
PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, May 296:15 a.m.
Men's Small Group (107)7:00 a.m.
Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)
6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice (CR)
Thursday, May 30
Library Workday7:00 p.m.
Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms)
Sunday, June 2
8:15 a.m.
Elder Board Meeting (BR)9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship (Sanctuary)4:45 p.m.
WCC Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.
The Bridge Service (DH)
Monday, June 3
4:00 p.m.
Small Group for Men (BR)6:30 p.m.
WCC Board Meeting (BR)
Tuesday, June 4
9:00 a.m.
Women's Prayer Group (CS)11:00 p.m.
CWF General Meeting (105/DH)6:30 p.m.
Young Adults (Off-Campus)
Let Us Know:Have information about
someone in the hospital orwith another ministry need?
Please notify the church o fficedur ing the week (297-8563)
and Let Us Know.
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PA IDNashville, Tennesse
Permit No. 1204
Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org
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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH
WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterFarrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life
Rev. Justin 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, Housekeeping
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup
C ti Di t f "Th B id "
DEACON SCHEDULE
June 2, 2013
Communion Prep: Kristen MaloneService Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry
11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Jack Derryberry
11:00 - TBA
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Steven McGinty Dennis Beck Rich SandersonDavid Reynolds Cynthia Beck David StewartGrant Smothers Jeremiah Pyron Laura DovanKatherine Hartle Mart Sesler Scott HolleyGerard Stranch Monte Good Liz Holley
Patty Stranch Glenn KigerBetty McHugh Mary KigerAnne-Marie Farmer
ELDERS
SERVING
SUNDAYJune 2, 2013
9:30 a.m.
Kathy Pattenand
Alan Sowell
11:00 a.m.
Nicole Claytoand
Chip Phinizy
5:45 p.m.
Betty WhiteWeekly Prayer Partner
First Christian Church, Oak Ridge, TN
WORSHIP SERVICES: June 2, 2013
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching
"Paul's Letter to the Romans" Sermon Series:"The Human Dilemma"
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41; Romans 7:14-25
5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching
"Tough Questions" Sermon Series:"The Old Testament: What's Up With That?"
Scripture: Luke 4:14-21
BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS
Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingMay 5 289 745 $ 59,045May 12 239 843 $ 24,393May 19 252 685 $ 57,649May 26 230 642 $ 15,440