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Volume 42, Issue 6

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
February 10, 2014

Welcome New Members!

Vance and Kevin McGuigan February 9, 2014

Wednesday, February 12
ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
DR. AMY JILL LEVINE
AND

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.
(more info page 4)

ROOM 105 6:30 PM

(more info page 4)

DivorceCare
Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer - 6:15 pm in the Bay

Friday, February 14
Valentines Day Celebration
Benefitting Woodmont Christian Preschool
(more information page 6)

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2014 Areas of Focus
Small Groups Stewardship Strategic Planning

Next Sunday, February 16

Reception for Linda Whitson 10:30 am Gathering Hall

Introduction to Woodmont
12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom Visitors and Members invited!

woodmontchristian.org

Our Thanks to Linda for her 20 years of service to Woodmont!

Childcare provided with prior request.

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,

Issues of Faith - News Channel 5 Interview by Rev. Clay Stauffer

Issues of Faith is a religious discussion program hosted by Nashville's Channel 5. Previously airing on several earlier dates in February, remaining dates are:
Feb. 11 - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm Feb. 20 - 1:00 pm Feb. 21 - 5:00 pm, 8:00 pm Feb. 22 - 3:30 pm, 7:00 pm Feb. 23 - 7:00 am, 4:30 pm Feb. 24 - 9:30 am, 1:00 pm Feb. 25 - 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm

NewsChannel 5+ is on Comcast Channel 250, Charter Channel 150, and for those who only have an antenna, it is on Channel

5.2. OR you may click this link to watch on your computer:

http://www.newschannel5.com/category/125220/video-landingpage?clipId=982361

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 Linda Whitson, Editor Copyright 2014

Thin Places by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life

(Sharlande Sledge, "Thin Places") A Thin Place (or moment) is when God breaks through our worldly living. A "holy worldliness" Dietrich Bonhoeffer called it. It comes from developing a spiritual life which sees God in everything and gives you a feeling of "oneness" with God and all creation. Some have called it "space for grace" meaning a daily discipline of quietness, meditation, prayer and solitude when you feel God's presence (peace and joy) more than ever. "Thin Places" have traditionally been identified with sacred physical locations like Jerusalem, Rome, or Mecca, or anywhere else our hearts are opened. Others find "thin places" through nature (mountain tops, beaches, wilderness areas), the arts (music, poetry, dance) or any other place or activity in which the boundary between one's self and the world momentarily disappear. I've often felt such a "thin place" when I was skiing and standing all alone on a mountain peak, looking out at the grandeur of God's creation. A way to find it regularly is to have a daily "quiet time" with God. Mother Teresa was once asked by a reporter what she said to God when she prayed. "Oh, I don't say anything," she replied. "I just listen." "Ah," said the reporter, "and what does God say to you when you listen?" "Nothing," she said. "He listens too." Thin Place. John Killinger also writes recently about evangelist Bill Graham and how he says for years, when he was younger and was traveling the world as a preacher, his prayers were for his revival campaigns, for the workers who prepared them, for the people he believed needed to be saved, for himself and the singers and others who were most responsible for the success of his revivals. But when he became old and infirm and no longer able to go out on campaigns, and especially as his wife was dying and he himself was feeling the debilitations of age, he spent more time just being with God. He said he'd just sit on the front porch of his cabin near Montreat, North Carolina, and experience a completely different kind of prayer - prayer in which he rested in God and surrendered everything to God's will. There was no more anxiety to do well or make a difference in the world. Now it was time to turn everything over to God, to relax, to merely be there with God. (John Killinger, Outgrowing Church, p. 76-77)

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

5-Star Dinner 5:35 p.m. Drowota Hall

February 12th Menu

My Mom's Meatloaf Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Savory Green Beans Spinach Salad with Dijon Dressing Cherry Fudge Cake Pizza for kids!

February 19th Menu

Corn and Potato Chowder Pulled Pork on Rolls Pasta Salad Brownie Trifle Pizza for kids!

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?

Sunday School - February 16th

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Born of God"
Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White "What Christians Believe" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn "Jesus Talks to a Woman" Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by the Rev. Anne Stauffer "The Power of Your Intent"

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.

Who is this trip for? Who is hosting this trip?

Current CYF students - in 9th-12th grade as of the 2013-2014 school year The WCC Youth Ministry is teaming up with a great organization called "Unbound" (formerly CFCA) to plan and host the
trip. Get more information about the Unbound Awareness Trips at http://www.unbound.org/WhatsHappening/ AwarenessTrips.aspx Where are we going? San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala and surrounding areas How much does it cost? The total student cost for the trip is $875, which includes a $350 scholarship from the Pumpkin Patch fund. No student will be turned away for financial reasons - we offer both extended payment plans and financial needs scholarships. The trip includes all meals, lodging, flights, activities, and local transportation. What do I need to do to save my spot? Fill out the online registration form and pay your initial $275 deposit (or contact Trey for financial assistance if you are unable to pay your deposit by March 9).

SIGN UP AT www.WoodmontCCyouth.com

Mission & Outreach

Room In the Inn
We've had an outpouring of support from members as we scrambled to provide emergency shelter for 14 homeless men per night during these past weeks of frigid weather. While we all hope that kind of cold weather is behind us, we want to be prepared to serve our neighbors in need in the future. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO OUR LIST OF VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS DURING THE WEEK, please email Christine Reed at contactingchristine@gmail.com or call her at 794-1054. Dinner hosting, overnight hosting, dropping off breakfast foods or lunch sacks are the ways you can help. You can tag team with friends and family members. We are the body of Christ and it takes many hands and feet working together to make this ministry possible. Thanks to all of you who have jumped in and answered the call to serve already.

Meal Baby Website

Congratulations to Erin and Bryan Thomas on the birth of their little boy, Daniel Charles "Charlie", on December 13th. His proud big sister is Anna. We have an opportunity to bless this sweet family with prayers, food, and cards. The family is so appreciative. If you would like to provide food, please sign up on the Meal Baby Website at: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/17067725

There are 2 convenient ways to get your tickets!

Option 1: Stop by the preschool office during school hours (9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Option 2: Visit the Preschool PayPal Link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=T8U9MMS8XELVW. You will enter your total ticket purchase price in the box titled "WCPS Tuition." This amount would be the number of tickets you wish to purchase times $150 for standard auction tickets or $250 for patron tickets. After paying, please note the names of the individuals attending and ticket type purchased in the special instructions box. No paper tickets will be issued for the event. All names of ticket holders will be on a guest list at the front gate the night of the party.

C.W.F. and Circle Happenings

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.

WCC Book Club February Meeting

The February meeting of the WCC Book Club will be on Tuesday, February 18th at 10:30 a.m. in Room 107. Debbie Baird will lead a discussion of Laura Moriartys book, THE CHAPERONE. Everyone is welcome.

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

FANTASTIC FOURS & FIVES TEACHERS @WCPS

Pictured left : Regina, Rayna, Amy, Sarah, Abby, Kayla, Mamie, and Jeanine

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

Program:ElizabethRegenwillbeour"tourguide"ona triptoWilliamsburg,asweviewoneofthebestloved motionpicturesevermade,WilliamsburgTheStoryofa Patriot."ThisdigitallyrestoredDVDbringstolifethe peopleandcircumstancesthatgavebirthtothe"ideaof America." (Wearsomething"Patriot"today,ifyouwish.)

Visitors are welcome, so bring a friend or two.

*(Dont forget : A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win!)*

Memorials and Honorariums

October 1 December 31, 2013 Contribution in memory of: David Akers Howard D. Buttrey David Christofersen Cully Cobb Emily Duncan Anne Keith George Keith Jenny Malin David Regen Jr. Zilpha Hamm Sharp Mary Smith Ona Louelle Taylor Woody Wasson Contributors: Dr. Joseph H. Allen Frank C. and Patricia H. Bell, Jr. Robert W. and Peggy P. Bruce

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.

Ash Wednesday Service

Habitat for Humanity

Please plan to volunteer for Woodmont's 21st build on the weekends of March 8 & 9 and March 15 & 16. Details to follow.

March 5 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary Homily by Farrell Mason

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

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, February 12th 5:30 p.m. Grace Notes 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner* 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club *Reservations Requested Sunday, February 16th 9:30 a.m. Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Children's Church 5:15 p.m. The Bridge 9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers February 16th

9:30 Hour Frogs (4 Yrs) Follow Me Kim Sheridan Gloria/Joy Jackson Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Follow Me Laurie Cooper Helper Needed 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Helper Needed 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

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

SAVE THE DATE!!

Workshop of Wonders (WOW!) Vacation Bible School @ Woodmont Christian Church
Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Friday, June 27, 2014 9:00 AM 12:00 PM each day

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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)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Woodmont Elders request that the congregation join them in prayer for: members and friends with health concerns or who have suffered loss. wisdom for the nominating committee as it meets to consider new leaders. discernment to know Gods will for WCC and the commitment to follow it. all members to allow Gods light to shine through us as beacons of hope and love to others.

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Sue Montgomery, Southern Hills Hospital CONTINUING CONCERNS: Sirrena Martin Maddie Murphy Kimmy Bennett Ann Erwin, friend of Patricia Taylor Moulton Farrar, Stallworth Walter Gibson, father/father-in-law of John & Kathy Gibson, Richland Place Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Chris Cottros, friend of Andra Moran Eula Meece, mother of Jana Coode and grandmother of Virginia Wills Jennifer Ward, daughter of Janice Ward Devan Cropp, brother of Jordan Cropp, Columbus, OH Ashley Price, sister of Kristen Malone, Atlanta, GA Tristan Soto and family, friend of Doug King's family
Thomas, on Friday, December 13. Proud big sister is Anna Thomas.

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

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

February 16, 2014

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

5:15 p.m. - The Bridge

Weekly Prayer Partner

Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, Memphis, 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, Missions and Outreach 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 Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager Housekeeping Supv. Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern Anne Mitchell, Interim Director of Preschool Chris Beck, Finance Manager Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping