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Volume 41, Issue 38

A Beacon and A Bridge

Sunday, September 22nd

SPIRE
September 23, 2013

Titans Pre-Game Worship Service in the Garden of Prayer Next Service will be on Sunday, October 6th

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others
Welcome to Our New Members! Woodmont Consort at both Morning Services Steve Lowry & Jerri Malloy

Join us this Wednesday for the Second Night of the Daystar Parenting Workshops!

Additional Wednesday Night Classes this Week:

Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall in the Bay Room Bible Study on Galatians Led by Michael Whittington in Room 200 Healthy Living, Part 1 Led by Guest Teacher, Anna Tinkle in Room 105 "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith in Room 100

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace "Taming the Technology Monster"
by Sissy Goff at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

woodmontchristian.org

Taming the Technology Monster by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

It was very exciting last Wednesday night to see everything that is happening at our church. The 5-Star Dinners are a great opportunity for mid-week fellowship, and we have an excellent lineup of fall classes including "Galatians" with Michael Whittington, "The Jesus Way" with Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith, "Heart Healthy Living" with Anna Tinkle, "DivorceCare" with Anne Stauffer and Janet Wall, and "Daystar Parenting" with David Thomas and Sissy Goff. Woodmont is a busy place on Wednesday nights, and that is a good thing. This week, Sissy Goff of Daystar will be back to present on the topic "Taming the Technology Monster." The goal is to help parents navigate through the challenges of raising kids in our digital age. Technology now presents a whole new set of challenges to parents that simply were not there a decade ago. But the theme of this class struck me because not only is it relevant to parents raising children, it is relevant to every single one of us. We all have to tame the technology monster in our own lives and keep it under control. Technology is constantly changing and evolving. There are new gadgets coming out every day. We know that email, text messaging, social media, and the internet make life convenient in many ways. We also know that it's really hard to turn them off. Here are some of the dangers that I see. 1. A growing sense of anxiety and restlessness because we are constantly available and expected to reply right away 2. A complete loss of boundaries; work is not left at the office 3. A shortage of face to face interaction and conversation 4. Difficulty being present in the moment without being distracted 5. Lashing out via email when emotions run high 6. Unhealthy addiction to the latest technology 7. A false belief that social media is an acceptable substitute for other types of community 8. Children and adults gaining easy access to pornography 9. Constant web surfing that leads to a lack of productivity at work and at home 10. Growing individualization and a decline in spiritual growth and reflection Don't get me wrong, I could write another article about the many advantages of technology and how it makes our lives easier and more convenient. But I worry more about the dangers that are present if we do not keep it in check. It is
The Spire is published weekly by: Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 Visit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9319 email: wcc@woodmontcc.org Kim Adair, Editor Copyright 2013

truly a double edged sword. We live in an age of information overload and people do become numb to getting constantly bombarded with updates and information. News travels faster than it ever has before, yet because we know so much, it doesn't seem to affect us the same way it used to. The secret to taming the technology monster is to set limits, to know when to turn it off. The secret is to let technology assist our lives but not run our lives. Setting boundaries has never been as important as it is today. Remember, there is still something very holy and profound about turning the phone off and taking the time to be still, to be quiet, and to connect with God. When was the last time you took a technology Sabbath, or just a few hours away from your smart phone?

Strategic Planning Committee Wants Your Input

As the strategic planning committee continues to meet this fall to talk about the future, we will be seeking the input of the congregation. We are working on a survey that will be sent out to the membership but in the meantime, help us begin to think about the future. Please begin to reflect upon questions like: What would you like to see Woodmont do in the future in terms of ministry and outreach? What current ministry areas need to be expanded? What are the facility limitations at our church? Since South Hall seems to be maxed out in terms of the outreach ministries that it houses, what should our plan be? Be looking for a survey that will be sent out in the coming weeks. This group values the input of everybody in the congregation and we want to hear from as many people as possible. Blessings,

Turn, Turn, Turn by Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults
Our granddaughter started preschool at Woodmont last month. On her first day Lulah's mother did something worth sharing: she took a picture. For many it will simply be a photo of a little girl on her first day of school. For others it may have a more profound meaning. Here is the picture:

Tom Mathias was a hero of mine. Tom was my hero because he knew how to do things. Tom was my hero because he was humble. Tom was my hero because he treated people with respect. Tom was my hero because "he served the Lord with gladness." In this photograph Lulah is sitting on a sturdy concrete bench that the Woodmont Christian Preschool had constructed in his memory. Someone had the intuition to place her on this bench to etch a lasting memory. Amen! Some day in the not-so-distant future our granddaughter will see this picture. Whenever it is, I hope that Lulah peers beyond her own image and sees the words carved in the stone that is supporting her. Go and do the same, little darling All the love, Dutch

Caring for Body, Mind and Spirit

Join us in this journey focusing on caring for the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. Meet us every Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. before the 5-Star Dinner to walk laps around the church. It will be a great time for fellowship, exercise, and improving heart health.

Thank you Woodmont congregation and CWF Circles for the healthy snack donations given to support the Girl Scouts at Ross Elementary. This is only part of what Circle 6 collected!

5-Star Dinner Wednesday Nights 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

This Wednesday, September 25th Healthy Chicken Pot Pie with Whole Wheat Crust Spicy Black Eyed Peas Spinach Apricot Salad Delicious Fudge Cake Fresh Fruit Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, October 2nd Meaty Lasagna Spinach Lasagna with Whole Wheat Noodles Green Beans with Sesame Seeds Caesar Salad with Lite Caesar Dressing Chocolate Trifle Healthy Rice Pudding Pizza for the kids

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon. Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.

CWF General Meeting Tuesday, October 1st @ 11:00 a.m. in Room 105
Please join us on Tuesday, October 1st for a program led by guest and Woodmont member, Dennis Beck. Dennis participated in the 2012-2013 Leadership Woodmont program. His ministry project is called Tele-Connect. Tele-Connect involves the coordination of a group of volunteers who provide regular connection or care, usually via a friendly voice over the telephone, to church members who are shut-in, convalescing, grieving, lonely, depressed, temporarily immobilized, etc. This is a special group of volunteers who are caring, committed Christians and are good listeners, with warm understanding hearts. Planning meetings will be scheduled soon in the fall. Join the CWF for October's program and to learn more about Tele-Connect. Lunch will follow the meeting. Reservations may be made through your Circle or by calling the church office (297-8563) by noon on this Friday, September 27th. **CWF Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 107**

CWF Circle 5 Meeting

CWF's Evening Circle meets on Monday, October 7th, in Room 105 at 6:00. Please join us for a delicious meal, fellowship, and a program presented by Operation Stand Down, who will inform us about the needs and experiences of female veterans in Middle Tennessee. Please email Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net to make your reservation. All interested women are invited.

News from the Property Committee

A project to seal and re-stripe the Church parking lot is scheduled to begin on Monday, October 14th. The process will take approximately a week to complete and possibly longer if the weather doesn't cooperate. While access to the Church and South Hall will always be available, normal traffic patterns will change and entrances will be closed at various times during the project. Please respect any traffic barriers you encounter. There will be signage directing you to an open entrance. There should be no planned overnight parking during this time. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences. Unfortunately, there is never a good time to work a project like this at such a wonderfully active Church.

If life is getting you down and you need a Christian friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers are trained to do. Please call Kathy Patten (838-4957) to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.

Adult Education
Wednesday Night - September 25th
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Bible Study on Galatians (200) Led by Michael Whittington Healthy Living, Part 1 (105) Led by Guest Teacher, Anna Tinkle "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" (100) Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith "Taming the Technology Monster" (Sanctuary) Daystar Ministries Workshop Led by Special Guest, Sissy Goff

Beginning October 2nd "Traveling Light" (Boardroom) - Led by Kathy Patten Beginning October 16th Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) (105) Led by Dr. Tom Patten Beginning November 6th "Ouch! Where Is God When it Hurts?" (Boardroom) Led by Rev. Justin Gung
(see Upcoming Wednesday Night Class descriptions below)

Sunday School - September 29th

9:30 a.m.
Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Calming the Storms of Life" Challenge Class (200) - Led by Mark Drury "Building a Bible-based Community" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Loving God with All Your Soul: Celtic Spirituality for the Woman of Today"

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 Roy Stauffer "Living Without Fear" Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King "Sermon Discussions" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler The Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Upcoming Wednesday Night Classes

"Traveling Light" - Led by Kathy Patten / 4-week class meeting October 2nd - October 23rd
How Much Baggage Are You Dragging Around Each Day? Are you lugging

unwanted burdens of weariness, fear, worry, discontent, guilt, doubt, selfreliance....? Really, aren't we all and don't we want to unload that weight?
The Wednesday night class will meet beginning October 2nd with repeat sessions on Sunday mornings at 11:00 (beginning October 6th). The series will

Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) Led by Dr. Tom Patten / 5-week class meeting October 16th - November 13th The class will include such topics as meditation, mindfulness, physiology of stress, relaxation response, and related psychological principles (like mindfulness based cognitive therapy). There will be applications of mindfulness to everyday life (eating, routine activities, awareness of emotional states and motivations, etc.) as well as formal practices. The class will introduce different types of meditation/techniques to help promote concentration, being more in tune with the body and emotions and learning how to use these skills to reduce stress and increase self-knowledge

and mastery. Practicing what is learned between classes will be an important part of "getting" what this is all about. "Ouch! Where Is God When it Hurts?" - Led by Rev. Justin Gung 3-week class meeting November 6th - November 20th Sickness, sorrow, loneliness, and loss. Live long enough and you'll experience times of hardship and heartache, probably many times over. Have you ever wondered, "Where Is God when it hurts?!" If so, then consider this class. Biblical wisdom and theological insight will comfort us for past and present hurts, and prepare us for future hurts, too. To enroll in the class, please notify Rev. Justin Gung at jgung@woodmontcc.org. Due to the sensitivity of discussion, enrollment is limited to twelve persons.

focus on Max Lucado's Book; "Traveling Light-Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear-The Promise of Psalm 23." As we explore in depth the meaning of each verse of the well-loved psalm we will learn the significance of each of the promises and how they can truly change our lives and lighten our load!

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, September 25th 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Fellowship Night - Team Kickball (check email for details) Sunday, September 29th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Gathering Time in the Youth Lounge 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School: "CommUnity" Series in the CYF and Chi Rho Rooms Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch Off-Campus 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Jubilation Choir in the Boardroom (until the Youth Wing renovation is complete) 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service in Drowota Hall Tuesday, October 1st 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Girls Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Bethany Hills Fall Retreats - Registration Now Available

Don't miss a weekend at our beloved campgrounds with Disciples friends from across the state! CYF OctoberFest (for 9th-12th graders) - October 5-6 Chi-Rho Fall Retreat (for 6th-8th graders) - November 1-3 Registration is available through our youth website at www.WoodmontCCYouth.com. Registration is limited, so please make sure to save your spot today.

Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Rob Cochran. Rob and his wife, Ellen, have been members of Woodmont since they were knee high to a tadpole. Rob and Ellen have two daughters, Lindsey an archeologist in Florida and Rachel a graphic artist in New York City, and a son, Taylor, who is a man about town in Chicago. As an architect and general contractor, Rob draws pictures of buildings and then tries to make the buildings look like the pictures. We all pretty much have a bunch of fun. Amen.

Tuesday Morning CYF Bible Study

Over 15 high school students have been meeting at Bread and Company in Green Hills for a quick Bible study before school on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. High school girls meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, and high school guys meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Please join us for a lively discussion about how the parables of Jesus change our lives as Christians living in 2013.

Youth Group Small Group Night

Wednesday, September 11th

Thanks to the Drury family for hosting our first small group night at their house on September 11th. We had 7 youth small groups who discussed deep issues such as "What is a Christian Response in Syria?" and "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?"

Small Groups

WCC Book Club

The October meeting of the WCC Book Club will be on Tuesday the 15th at 10:30 a.m. in Room 107. Liz Ramsey will lead a discussion of Edmund DeWalls book, THE HARE WITH THE AMBER EYES.

Traveling Woodmonters took a wagon tour of an Amish community

in Etheridge, TN during a day trip on Thursday, September 19th.

Everyone is welcome!

CALLING ALL HIKERS LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE!

Now is the time to SIGN-UP for LeConte 2014! Be a part of the growing annual tradition to hike Mt. LeConte and spend the night at LeConte Lodge in October 2014. Please contact Bette Christofersen at bettebc@comcast.net to reserve your spot by September 28. The cost is approximately $135 per person, which includes lodging, dinner and breakfast. We must call on October 1, 2013 to make our reservation for 2014! This trip is a wonderful experience for people of all ages. The tradition started in 2009 with 12 people and grew to 42 in 2012! WE MUST HAVE YOUR NAME BY SEPTEMBER 28 this year for NEXT YEAR'S TRIP!!! Feel free to call (260-3431) or email Bette if you have questions.

The Bridge
Baked Goods for The Bridge Service
If there are any groups, or individuals, who love to bake and don't have anyone to bake for we have you covered. The Bridge service offers snacks and coffee for their 15 minute social time prior to the beginning of each service. We are in need of goodies, homemade or not. The favorites are cookies, sweet breads, brownies, doughnuts, chips, salsas, crackers, dips, pretzels and nuts, although don't limit your talents to this list! We all know that people congregate where the food is. What better way to welcome new faces than a homemade sweet or savory. Any donations may be left on the WCC kitchen counter. Please mark them as "The Bridge." Questions, please contact Kim Sheridan at kcsheridan@comcast.net or 500-3401.

4 Betty McHugh Kent McMillin Rebecca Everett Mark Clymer 5 Randy Luther Eleanor Edwards Kasey Clymer Justin Gung 6 Helen Ramsey Brad Sitton James Eidson Sandra Kyne Sam Marsh 7 Robert Ramsey Mary Charles Hankla-Wood Gary Walker Sara Donahoe Sirrena Martin 8 Daisy Williams Caroline Taveau

9 Phil Lee Nancy Hooper JoAnn Patterson Diane Williams Jack Reynolds Tyler Reynolds 10 Sarah Peay Max Haught Jeffrey Simpson Betty Brent Beth Shelton 11 Virginia Fryer 12 Tom Coffey Debbie Baird Betty York Marion Greenlee 13 Clare Anne Carpenter Mark Miccioli David Greenlee 14 William Sinks Kurt Knapp Senith Shaffer

15 Katie Johnson Anne A. Mitchell Nora Rich 16 Sara Kate Allen Hooper Sam Kiger Will Kiger Walker Dovan 17 Judi Smith Steele Clayton Emily Deichmann 18 Peggy Walker Tina Brady Dan MillerMcLemore Rachael Aull 19 Jane Clay Meadors Elijah Hudson Delana King Alan Nelson Jade Forlidas Topher Endress

20 Robert Mathews Mary Susan MacAllister Bill Johnson Maddie Murphy 21 John Forcht Virginia Wills Lynne Drahman 22 Laurie Coderre Roger Best Lindsey Felts 23 Roger Hudson Beverly Honeycutt David Pack 24 Mary Shreeve John Shelton Heather Martin Grace Todd 25 Mark Drury John Ramsey, IV Jim Easter Conner Jenkins

25 (continued) Kaden Knapp Piper Pride 26 Joyce Jones 27 Amy Hendrick Zoe Hendrick Roy Schuyler Lelia G. Neuhoff Dave Malone (son) Shelly Bearden Aliya Mulkey 28 Ross Edwards Miles Pratt Joel Hysmith John Harlin 29 Tom Davis Emmie Thomas Bill Carpenter, III 30 Carol Hankla Tami Buchanan

October
2013
1 Rick Arnemann Shawn Haile 2 Sandra Carpenter Christy Brown Alison Bueschen Chance Allen, Sr. Liz Smith Heather Douglas Thomas Lyles 3 Rachel Allen Lyles John Gibson Dillon Mayfield Cully Cobb Savannah Wills Duncan Hornback

We want to express our appreciation to Woodmont for sponsoring our participation in the recent disaster relief training offered by Hope Force International. Now there are seven members of Woodmont who are HFI reservist volunteers prepared to go where disaster strikes to assist and comfort traumatized and displaced victims.

Thank you! Carol Hankla Dara Howe

Info Meeting for Fall 2014 Mission Awareness Trip to Guatemala - October 2nd Following 5-Star Dinner
Have you ever wanted to go on an international mission awareness trip? Were you inspired by Woodmont's trip with Heart for Africa? The Woodmont Mission Trip Committee is planning a trip to Guatemala in Fall, 2014. If you think you may be interested in experiencing another culture, meeting Woodmont's sponsored friends, and stretching your soul, please plan to attend an introductory meeting immediately following the 5-Star dinner on Wednesday, October 2nd in the Gathering Hall. Emmie Thomas will be sharing experiences from previous trips, and provide info on how to begin to prepare, what to expect, and approximate costs. In the meantime, if you'd like to learn more about our host organization, check out www.cfcausa.org and like CFCA on facebook. This trip is open to all and will follow the high school youth trip that is planned for June, 2014. We look forward to seeing you and sharing info about this unique Woodmont opportunity! If you cannot attend and would like more information, contact Emmie at 587-8149 or edthomas5@comcast.net.

LOCAL MISSION PROJECT OPPORTUNITY... If you are unable to travel on the Morgan Scott Mission Trip (see below), then mark your calendar to serve here at home on Saturday, October 19th, as we offer assistance to Salama Urban Ministries, one of our designated mission outreach recipients. You can learn more about Salama on the Woodmont website under "Urban Ministries" on the Mission & Outreach tab. Salama needs our help in cataloging their stage costumes and props and also with some landscape maintenance. Please contact Tom Patten at william.t.patten@gmail.com to sign up.

Christmount Week
October 22-25, 2013 "Be Still and Know"
Come enjoy worship, study, play, and fellowship! Christmount Week is a Tuesday evening through Friday morning event that will offer rest for your soul and renewal for the journey of faith.

Dr. Roy Stauffer's Bible lectures will focus

on being still and knowing God through scripture. The vespers services led by Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer will lift up quietness, meditation, and living in the present moment. Ida-Anne and Bob Clarke from Cherry Log Christian Church, Blue Ridge, GA, are our musicians for the event.

Anne & Roy Stauffer

The beauty of the mountains in the fall is refreshing and restful. The schedule offers free time to tour the area, play a round of golf, and visit local shops. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Weeden-Wright at jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com If you would like to go on the trip, please sign-up by entering or clicking the following link: http://tinyurl.com/Morgan-Scott-Mission-Trip Come...be still...know God more deeply and more intimately. For more information and to register, call 828-669-8977 or enter/click on the following links: http://www.christmount.org/christmountweek.html http://www.christmount.org/registration_form.htm

Do your soul some good...experience Christmount!

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, September 25 5:30 p.m. - Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club
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Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers September 29th

9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) God's Wonderful World Claire Drowota Jane Clay or Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) God's Wonderful World Sarah Drury Becky Griffith Frogs (4 Yrs) Joseph Kim Sheridan Gloria & Joy Jackson 9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Joseph Betty White Melissa Amrhein 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Sarah Drury 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

Sunday, September 29th 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

9/27 - Hallie Galyon 9/28 - Ben Crawford

Children's Sunday School

Sunday, September 22nd

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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, September 25 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:30 p.m. Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Jubilation Room) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); DivorceCare (The Bay); Galatians Class (200); Healthy Living, Part 1 (105); "The Jesus Way" (100); "Taming the Technology Monster" (Sanctuary) Thursday, September 26 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, September 29 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, September30 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) Tuesday, October 1 6:30 a.m. CYF Girls Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 9:45 a.m. Women's Bible Study (200) 10:00 a.m. CWF Board Meeting (107) 11:00 a.m. CWF General Meeting (105/DH) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (105)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

All those affected by recent flooding and violence New youth sponsors as they mentor and nurture Woodmont's teens Our college students that they may be part of a supportive Christian
community Members who are sick, lonely or grieving that they will experience peace All members to put God first and learn to balance our busy lives

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL:

Charlene Solliday, mother of Robin Heyne, Vanderbilt Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer, Sarah Cannon Center Billie Brooks, mother of Cathy Williams, St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, TN NEW CONCERNS: Mark Christofersen Beth Shelton (at home now) CONTINUING CONCERNS: Anita Ferrell Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Maddie Murphy Peggy Johnson Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Gary Carrington, father of Blake Mayes Jack Bouchard, brother of Betty McHugh and nephew of Yot Williams Dr. Tim Arney, friend of the Forcht family William Daniel, father of Lisa Rollins, Wisconsin Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile

SYMPATHY TO: The family of Mary Smith. Mrs. Smith passed away on Sunday, September 22. The family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 24, at the Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Interment will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to Abe's Garden, 115 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37205; Church of Grace Samaritan Storehouse, P.O. Box 90263, Nashville, TN, 37209; or the charity of one's choice. Jan & Steve Anderson and Sarah & Drew Donahoe on the loss of Jan's mother, Ona Louelle Taylor, on Sunday, September 22, in Smithville, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 24, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, September 25, from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 1:00 p.m. at DeKalb Memorial Gardens in Smithville. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know. PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR Date Sunday School Total Atd. September 1 223 573 September 8 391 862 September 15 327 945 September 22 300 789 GIFTS
Operating $ 31,700 $ 26,533 $ 53,533 $ 54,596

DEACON SCHEDULE
September 29, 2013
Communion Prep: Nicole Clayton Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry 11:00 - Watt Crockett Video Camera: 9:30 - Jack Derryberry 11:00 - Cathy Williams 9:30 a.m. David Reynolds Roy Jordan Doug Schoerke Gerard Stranch Scott Holley Milly Moore Robin Heyne Liz Holley 11:00 a.m. Bob Garrard Jeremiah Pyron Don Mitchell Sandra Kyne Katie Johnson Merillat Flowers Robbie Quinn Talbott Ottinger 5:45 p.m. Zsa Rockey Tami Buchanan Virginia Dinker Adam Sloan Jeremiah Weeden-Wright

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

September 29, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: September 29, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "The Ultimate Life" Scripture: Luke 16:19-31; I Timothy 6:6-10 Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Sermon Title: "Brave Enough to Yell" Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Alan Sowell 11:00 a.m. Anne Mitchell and Pete Kyne 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge

Weekly Prayer Partner

Collierville Christian Church, Collierville, TN

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge" Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Chris Beck, Finance Manager Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager Housekeeping Supv. Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge"