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February 10, 2014
Wednesday, February 12
ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
DR. AMY JILL LEVINE
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MARRIAGE MONEY
Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others
PANEL DISCUSSION WITH QUINN FINANCIAL PARTNERS AND COUNSELOR, ROD KOTCHITZKY. BOARDROOM 6:30 P.M.
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DivorceCare
Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer - 6:15 pm in the Bay
Friday, February 14
Valentines Day Celebration
Benefitting Woodmont Christian Preschool
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Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2014 Areas of Focus
Small Groups Stewardship Strategic Planning
Introduction to Woodmont
12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom Visitors and Members invited!
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Strategic Planning Progress and Space Challenges by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
If you were able to attend to the congregational breakfast on Saturday, February 1st, then you got to hear the results of the Strategic Planning Survey. You also got to hear many ideas and dreams shared by Woodmont members as to what the future has in store for our church. Among them, there was a strong acknowledgement that we need to enhance the front entrance, lobby, and reception area of our preschool. We are moving forward with that. Some money has already been raised through last years Auction and this years Auction is happening this Friday at the home of John and Joan Rich. Woodmont Christian Preschool has been an integral outreach of our church for many years and it has been a key entry point for many families in coming to Woodmont. I believe it will continue to be an entry point in the years to come. We want to do everything we can to sustain its strong reputation and that includes making sure that the facilities are updated and not neglected. The Strategic Planning survey also showed some other challenges on our property. The most notable is the ongoing crunch for space at South Hall, which is the white house we own on the south end of the property. The Nashville Food Project which is housed in South Hall has grown substantially in recent years with both staff and volunteers, working to feed the homeless and working poor of our community. The growth and impact of this ministry under Tallus leadership is truly a great success story. Our AA meeting that is held each Tuesday and Thursday night is one of the largest and most widely known in town. Many nights, we are told there can be well over 100 people at the AA gathering. Lives are saved, changed, and put back together. Room In the Inn continues to be a vital outreach ministry housing the homeless during the cold winter months. South Hall is doing exactly what we want it to do serving as a hub for mission and outreach in our community, but the space is tight. In many ways, this is a nice problem to have, but a problem nonetheless. At the breakfast, there were other thoughts and concerns raised pertaining to parking challenges, the need to strengthen existing programs, learning lessons from past building campaigns and not getting back into significant debt, looking into the possibility of before and after care for our preschool to serve working parents, serving as a non-profit incubator (as we have done for TNFP) and a host of other things. Whats exciting is that there is a lot happening at Woodmont right now and a lot of energy behind all of our ministries. There are so many ideas and possibilities as we look to the future. We want to keep this spirit alive and continue to live our mission statement: Growing disciples of Christ by Seeking, God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others. Our youth wing renovation is
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well underway and should be completed by the later part of March. This will be a tremendous improvement and a space that our youth can enjoy and be very proud of. Thom Schuyler, our staff member liaison for mission and outreach, has been working with a committee to address some of the immediate challenges that we face at South Hall. There are multiple ideas and solutions being offered. As we continue our strategic planning process, I hope we will remember why the church exists and what it is called to do. I hope we will work hard to maintain all of our ministries that have a profound impact on the lives of so many people inside and outside of our walls. I hope that we will give thanks to God that ours is a busy, active, and vibrant church in an age where many churches struggle and cannot claim that as the case. Most importantly, I hope we will not stop looking to the future, building on our rich history, and prayerfully discerning what God is calling us to be and do next. Simply maintaining the status quo is not enough. We must continue to challenge ourselves to think and pray about what God is calling us to do on this corner. Thank you for your prayers and input into this important process. It will be exciting to see what the future holds! Let us remember the powerful and challenging words of Jesus: Go and make Disciples. Love God and love your neighbor as yourself. Just as you do for the least of these, you do for me. Deny self and follow me.
Blessings,
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From the seventh grade to twelfth growing up, my favorite week of the summer was the week at church camp or Conference. And my favorite part of church camp, at least spiritually, was what we called "Morning Watch." I don't know if they still do it at Bethany Hills or not, but we would get up and the first thing we did was to go out somewhere on the Conference grounds and spend thirty minute alone with God. You might use the time reading Scripture, praying, listening, or just watching nature and feeling part of God's world. Somehow it made you feel so peaceful and close to God and all's right with the world.
Today such moments are called "Thin Places." In Celtic Spirituality they say that heaven and earth are only three feet apart, but in the thin places that distance is even smaller. A Thin Place is where the veil that separates heaven and earth is lifted and one is able to receive a glimpse of the glory of God. As one person put it, "It's where I can touch the edge of heaven." "Thin places," the Celts call this space Both seen and unseen, Where the door between this world And the next is cracked open for a moment And the light is not all on the other side. God shaped space. Holy.
How different our lives would be if we would learn to do this earlier in our lives. ~Roy
Priesthood of All Believers by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"
I love our Church! I love Woodmont, and I love our denomination, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The approach to theology of the Disciples Church rings true in my heart. I love the Disciples emphasis on understanding that all people have a gift of ministry to share. In doctrinal language, this is called the "priesthood of all believers," meaning, of course, that we all are ministers in the world. One of my favorite songs says it well: Some will be the teachers of life, some the preachers of love, some the fathers, some the mothers; Some will be the ones who will care, some will listen and share, serving God as they serve each other. Many gifts, One Spirit of Love. This week, a dear friend of mine has been in the hospital for heart surgery. Chris and I were roommates in college, and long standing band mates. Chris has played guitar at The Bridge many times, and is a familiar face to Woodmont. For me and Stephen, he is family, so this has been a worrisome time. Chris stayed with me and Stephen for several nights before the surgery, and all of us have been back and forth to the hospital and felt the anxiety that can accompany medical problems. On the day of Chris' surgery, I spent the day at the hospital. On hour six in the waiting room, I was feeling antsy and frustrated. I went for a walk in the hall, only to run into Ann Luther in her crisp, white lab coat. She was happy to see me; warm and welcoming, and wonderful to help me navigate the maze of the hospital. If you know Ann, you won't be
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surprised to hear that she was kindly offering encouragement to all of us gathered there for the surgery. When I got home, there were a few messages on my phone from people I have the joy of worshiping and working alongside at The Bridge each Sunday! I had Facebook messages and notes of prayers, asking if things were going well and even an offer to meet a Woodmont
friend for dinner after a long day. For me, care like this is of the ways we see the Priesthood of All Believers at work. Woodmont, your people have ministered to me! Sometimes churches wrestle with the frustration of how there will be 'ministry to the minister.' I can tell you first hand that ministry is alive and joyous at Woodmont-- and it moves freely between the congregation and the ministerial staff. This week, and many
times since we have come to Woodmont, people in our congregation have given me comfort. You have been the preachers of love, the ones who care and share and serve God through both your actions and your words. Thank you! ~Andra
Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.
office at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.
Adult Education
Wednesday, February 12th
6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay) Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer 6:30 p.m. in Room 105 "Ethical Implications of the Sermon on the Mount"
We welcome world renowned NT scholar Dr. Amy Jill Levine for a special lecture.
Dr. Amy Jill Levine
6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom February 12th - Marriage and Money (6:30/Boardroom) Panel discussion with Quinn Financial Partners and counselor, Rod Kotchitzky, addressing the following questions:
1. 2. 3. 4. How do couples handle money issues? Do both parties understand where money goes? How does individual/joint debt affect marriages? Are we going to be able to pay for our children's education? 5. Are we on track to retire when and how we want? 6. Are we spenders or savers?
February 19th - Social Security: Maximize your benefits! (6:30/Boardroom) Panel discussion with Quinn Financial Partners to address the following questions: 1. When should I take my Social Security benefit? 2. What are the pros/cons of taking at 62 versus 66 versus 70? 3. How much does my benefit change? 4. Can I and should I take on my spouse's record? 5. How does divorce affect Social Security? 6. How does the death of a spouse affect Social Security?
11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer
Reflections (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer "The Elect Lady & Her Children" Points of View (105) Discussion Group College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan
WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday, February 12 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group (On-Campus)
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth
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Sunday, February 16th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir (Drowota Hall) 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School (Drowota Hall) 5:15 p.m. - The Bridge Service (Drowota Hall)
Woodmont Youth Group CYF Mission Trip San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala June 21-27, 2014 Memories for a Lifetime!
Be part of the third group of Woodmont youth to travel to Guatemala. We will be hosted by Unbound (the new name for CFCA), which is the organization Woodmont has partnered with for almost a decade. During this action packed week, we will: Meet families that Woodmont sponsors Visit a house that Woodmont funded See how our sponsored families live Experience the Guatemalan culture first hand Learn about poverty, the value of education and the power of sharing hope.
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Visitation Group
Visitation Group will meet on Monday, February 17th at 12:00 p.m. in Room 105. A please join us for a brief meeting and delicious lunch. If you would like to join us, please contact Liz Anne Allen at 373-4013 or ginnis2@comcast.net.
The CWF ladies enjoy an enthusiastic presentation from Lipscomb Life-Long Learning program.
Elizabeth Regen memorializes our CWF members lost in 2013: Alma Jean Cook, Georgia Cooper, Emily Duncan, Anne Edenfield, Rosalie Mitchell, and Mary Smith.
Woodmont Circle 5 shared a meal and fellowship with residents of the Disciples Divinity House.
Stewardship Thought
We give in response to Gods love. God first gave to us; love responds in return. Giving is living, the angel said, Go feed the hungry sweet charitys bread. And must I keep giving and giving again My selfish and querulous answer ran? Ah, no, said the angel, her eye pierced me through Just give til the Master stops giving to you.
Woodmont Friends, You have blessed me in so many ways during my recent surgery and recovery. Your cards, calls, flowers, visits, grocery shopping, driving for PT, delicious meals, and most importantly your prayers have been so meaningful for me. All of you are special to me and I do so appreciate your thoughtfulness and caring for me during this time. Hugs and Blessings, Pat Malone
Thirty three children spend 4 or 5 days each week with these lead and assistant teachers. We have three classes of four year olds and one class of five year olds. These Pre-K teachers are creatively preparing children for their formal Kindergarten experiences.
GEMS
(G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Time -- Noon Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00
Reservations: *Please make your reservations by Friday, February 21st, by calling Rebecca Vaughan at 297-8563, or by emailing her at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org Menu :
RaleighChickenBrunswickStew JamestownHouseSourCreamCornbread WilliamsburgInnRegencySalad Yorktown Best Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
GEMS
Watkins and Gail Crockett, III Mr. Frank F. Drowota III Dr. and Mrs. Harold Ferguson Bruce and Betty Fisher Jean Gettys Neal & Harwell, PLC/Aubrey B. Harwell, Jr. Ramona and Ruffin Hood Julie Howell Jerry and Gayle Hughes Miriam M. Ingman Charles E. and Judith J. Konesky Dr. and Mrs. Peter John Kyne Ronald L. and Grace C. Lankford Randy and Ann Luther Pat and Dave Malone Beth and John Marshall Jerry and Joyce McQuesten Anne and Don Mitchell Alma A. Norton Dr. and Mrs. W. Thomas Patten, Jr. Sarah Peay Sherwood and Angela S. Powers Oren Wayne Puckett
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Regen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Singelyn Dorothy T. Smith Ollie B. Thompson Pat and Louis Todd Claude A. and Margaret Weingand Pamela Zimmerman Contributions in honor of: Cynthia and Dave Arnholt Todd and Lauren Batson Mrs. L. L. Neuhoff Renee Porier Contributors: Jim and Susan Batson James L. and Kelly G. Crutcher Mr. and Mrs. James A. Haslam II Sheila Levenhagen Clare Sullivan Faye Yakel
Join us for Introduction to Woodmont This Sunday, February 16th at 12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom
We'll take a brief look at the Disciples of Christ denomination and our own congregation. Visitors and members alike are invited to join us for lunch and a lively conversation with our church ministers about what it means to be a part of the Woodmont family. Free childcare will be provided if requested in advance by calling the church office at 297-8563.
A Weekend with Marcus Borg- Registration Form "Seeing Moses, Jesus, and Paul Again"
Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9, 2014 "Marcus Borg is a world-renowned Biblical scholar. He is also a fascinating speaker who makes you think. It will be well worth your time to go and hear him speak at Second Pres." ~Clay Stauffer
Join us as Woodmont hosts an interfaith dialogue panel to unite people of Nashville of the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic faiths You are invited to hear On the weekend of March 7-9, 2014, Second Presbyterian Church will host the renowned theologian, Dr. Marcus Borg, for three lectures, conversations, a Sunday morning class and worship. The event will begin on Friday evening with a lecture (Moses) followed by time for an audience conversation with Dr. Borg. On Saturday, there will be a morning lecture (Jesus) and conversation, lunch, and an afternoon lecture (Paul) and conversation. Tickets will be sold for all Friday and Saturday events ($50), or the Friday lecture only ($10). On Sunday, Dr. Borg will teach a morning class at 9:30 a.m. and preach at our 11:00 a.m. service. Please indicate the number of persons who will be attending each program below. Fill out the registration form and mail it with your check or money order to: Second Presbyterian Church, 3511Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37215 Per Person: ( ) Friday and Saturday (includes lunch) $50.00 ( ) Friday only $10.00 $
Ms. Khalifa is founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau, an organization widely recognized for building bridges between communities of faith. She is a respected consultant on North American and Arab cultures, working with business, government, and law enforcement on issues related to human resources and diversity. Passionate about strengthening relationships by enhancing intercultural understanding, Ms. Khalifa was recently described by the Huffington Post as one of five people across America "inspiring peace."
Soumaya Khalifa
speaking on "My Interfaith Journey from Egypt to Atlanta via Texas" Thursday, February 27 - 7:00 P.M. Woodmont Christian Church Drowota Hall
Total Enclosed
Name(s): ______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _________ Telephone: ( ) _______________ Email (for tickets): _________________ For more information or to answer questions, email borgweekend@secondpresbyterian.org or contact the church at (615) 292-3343
Stars (2 Yrs) The Lost Sheep Claire Drowota Jane Clay and Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Jesus' Miracles Sarah Drury Becky Griffith or Christi Williams
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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, February 12 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 Choir Practice (KC-CR) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (On-Campus) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC); DivorceCare (The Bay) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR); Stephen Ministry Training (100); Sermon on the Mount Class (105); Marriage and Money Program (BR) Thursday, February 13 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Ministry Classes (KC/139, 140, 142) Sunday, February 16 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Recognition Reception for Linda Whitson (GH) 12:15 p.m. Introduction to Woodmont (BR) 3:30 p.m. Elder Board Mtg. (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:15 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, February 17 12:00 p.m. Visitation Group (105) 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:00 p.m. Strategic Planning Committee Mtg. (BR) 7:00 p.m. WCC Boy Scouts Troop 92 Tuesday, February 18 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone) 9:45 a.m. Women's Bible Study (200) 10:30 a.m. WCC Book Club (107) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm) Nominating Committee (100)
SYMPATHY TO: Lavonne Bain and son, Paul, family of Cynthia Beck on the death of Lavonnes husband and Pauls father, Neal Bain. Mr. Bain passed away on February 4 in West Tennessee. Chris Hackenbrack and family on the death of her father, Joe Losch. Mr. Losch passed away on February 3. Services were February 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Gary Swinger and family on the death of his father, Louis W. Swinger, on February 5. Services will be held on February 9 at the Edinburg United Methodist Church in Edinburg, IL. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Lady and Bill Bird on the birth of their THOSE SERVING ABROAD: granddaughter Ayala Harper Acosta on Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia January 28 in Valencia, CA. Proud parents Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic are Chloe Bird and Victor Acosta. of Georgia Bryan & Erin Thomas on the birth of their son, Daniel Charles "Charlie"
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 at 838-4957 to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.
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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DEACON SCHEDULE
February 16, 2014
Communion Prep: Nora Rich Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 - Nick Small Video Camera: 9:30 - Barbie Howell 11:00 - Nora Rich 9:30 a.m. Roy Jordan David Reynolds Kasey Clymer Mark Clymer Honey Hetzel Katherine Hartle Selena Guilfoy Terri McConnell 11:00 a.m. Deb LaForge Liz Anne Allen Doug Schoerke Stuart Lackey Meredith Hollomon Brittany Pride Jennifer Lackey Bob Garrard 5:15 p.m. Rich Sanderson Zsa Rockey Scott Holley Liz Holley Adam Sloan
WORSHIP SERVICES: February 16, 2014 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Series: Sermon on the Mount Title: "Cool, Calm, Collected" Scripture: Matthew 5:21-36 Trey Flowers , preaching Sermon Series: Dream On Title: "How to Be a Dreamer" Scripture: Psalm 126
9:30 a.m. Mart Sesler and Kathy Patten 11:00 a.m. Alan Sowell and Chip Phinizy 5:15 p.m. Chip Phinizy