THE

Volume 41, Issue 15

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
April 15, 2013

Sunday, April 14

Melanie McConnell Disciples Class Affirmation of Faith

Child Dedication
Chloe Mae Douglas

(See more details on page 2)

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

Parents: Shane & Heather Douglas

Woodmont Families! Join us for Our First Overnight Family Retreat at Bethany Hills April 27-28
(see more details on page 6)

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming Baptism of Topher Endress 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace Congratulations to our new member, Topher, who was baptized at The Bridge! Topher is a first year student at Vanderbilt Divinity School and will be joining the Woodmont staff as a Ministerial Intern this fall.

Welcome to Our New Members! Sean & Lori Buck April 7, 2013

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Jeremiah 30:17 by Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults
If you ever drive through Franklin, Tennessee, you're bound to see a building that will turn your head. An old industrial plant, it was once the proud home of Dortch Stove Works. In its day, it was the most modern stove plant in America! But modern became old, old became vacant, and vacant became decayed. In fact, it sat idle for years, falling into such disrepair that, when Calvin Lehew purchased it, people laughed. Undaunted, Lehew, a man with both vision and gumption, worked tirelessly to give the building new life and purpose. Today, the space is abuzz with fine restaurants, unique stores, an art gallery, a theater, and even an animal rescue shelter. This one-of-a-kind complex is aptly named The Factory. What Calvin Lehew did was take an old, beat-up factory that had presumably seen its best days and restore it; though its outer shell looks much the same, its interior is completely new. We all know the stress and strain of modern life and its deleterious effects on the soul. Pay enough tuition in the School of Hard Knocks and your soul can become just like that old industrial plant in Franklin - empty, tired, beat-up, run down, even ruined. Wouldn't it be great if each of us had our own Calvin Lehew? Though our outer shell might look the same, wouldn't it be great for our interior to be made new? In a word, wouldn't it be great to be restored? Special small groups present in the church aim to do just that - restore folks to who they are meant to be in Jesus Christ. They're a part of an outreach ministry of the Y.M.C.A. called Restore and they meet at the church on Thursday night. These small groups are "intimate communities of hope and healing" in which folks can find help for all sorts of ailments of the soul anxiety, grief, relational stress, self-esteem issues, hopelessness, and more. In Restore, the fellowship is deep, the teaching is powerful, and the change is lasting. Don't believe me? Perhaps it's best to hear from some of the church members involved in Restore. Says one: "Participating in a Restore Ministries small group helped to set in motion for me a spiritual rebirth and ever-deepening journey with our living, loving God. If your soul is seeking change or searching for more, I challenge you to step into a Journey to Freedom small group!" Says another: "Restore classes have given me the ability to better understand where my feelings are coming from and to distinguish my feelings from how I act. These skills are great for communication with my spouse and others." Finally, Rich Sanderson, who serves on the board of Restore, says, "There are so many in need who simply do not realize how much better their lives can be. Restore small groups allow us to realize that we are not alone. Restore can be the answer for many." Curious? Give Restore a try! What's there to lose? These short-term small groups only last a season, but the benefits last a lifetime. For more information, contact the Green Hills Y.M.C.A., Rich Sanderson, or me. Who knows? You may be just one step away from realizing the promise of Jeremiah 30:17 - "They have called you an outcast: 'It is Zion, for whom no one cares!' But I, the Lord, will heal your wounds and restore you to health."

Reservations must be made in advance - contact Mary Welsh Owen at mwowen@brookdaleliving.com. If you would like to donate some flowers from your garden to help decorate the event, please contact Sarah Drury at 383-6551 or sarahcampbelldrury@gmail.com.
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

Extension Chords by Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

Singing is simply an extension of speech. What I mean by that is this. If you take any syllable and extend it for a few seconds, it results in a discernible pitch. Try it. It may sound a little strange, but you'll get the point. In a sense, it is taking a normal part of our lives- speaking, and stretching it into something special- singing. Extending our reach to include the marginalized, the unpopular, the disenfranchised, can not only help others, but also aid us in our own Christian growth.

We Woodmonters are now in our yearly stewardship campaign. Take some time to prayerfully consider your "norm" and see if you can extend your giving to honor God and continue the wonderful ministries of Woodmont Christian Lots of instruments started with humble beginnings and Church. It will, most likely, result in harmonious music for evolved (stretched, if you will) to become the modern day all. instruments with which we are most familiar. Valves on brass instruments, e.g., enabled players to extend the tubing Lord, help us to extend ourselves alternatives that allow instrumentalists a greater variety of to those that can use our help. notes. Piano resonance grew leaps and bounds when the cast The day for building your walls will come, the day for iron harp (frame) allowed longer strings in the bass. extending your boundaries. Micah 7:11 Often in life, it is the art of stretching a little outside ~Michael our comfort zones that makes a difference in others' lives.

WCC YOUTH
Youth This Week (April 15-21)
Wednesday, April 17 5:30 p.m. 5-Star Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Jubilation in Room 235 7:30 p.m. Dismissal Sunday, April 21 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. JUBILATION 11:30 a.m. Chi Rho & CYF Sunday School Noon Dismissal 3:30 p.m. Go-Karts & Putt-Putt (Chi Rho & CYF - Please bring $10) Mark Your Calendars May 3: Youth Sunday Rehearsal May 5: Youth Sunday & Senior Banquet Summer Church Camp Schedule June 2-8: CYF June 30-July 6: Eighters July 21-27: Chi Rho

Wednesday Night April 17

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Food, Poverty, and Hunger in Nashville (BR) Led by Tallu Quinn Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) - Led by Katie Noss 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews Bible Study (105) Led by Pete Kyne

Sunday School April 21

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) "Money: Servant or Master?" - Led by Pete Kyne Challenge Class (200) "Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Bob Herrick Young Adult Class (Boardroom) "Rob Bell: Love Wins" - Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) "Real Hope: How to Find It and How to Keep It" Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer 11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) "Beyond Convenience" - Led by Marcella Derryberry Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian"

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

Menu - April 17 Mexican Chicken Casserole Delicious Black Beans and Rice Mixed Green Salad Southern Chess Squares Fudge Brownies Pizza for the kids Menu - April 24 Gram's Meaty Lasagna Savory Spinach Lasagna Caesar Salad Garlic Bread Chocolate Amaretto Cake with Whipped Cream Pizza for the kids

Newsletter Deadline

The deadline for articles and announcements to go in The Spire is Friday by Noon. Please send submissions to Kim at kadair@woodmontcc.org. Thanks!
Sermon Videos Now Available Online Each Week Click "Sermons" under the Worship menu to view and/or listen to the latest Woodmont sermons each week

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at sspivy@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.

New Stewardship Series at The Bridge - April 14-28

Were you out of town last Sunday? Forget an important quote you wanted to write down? Need some inspiration in the middle of your week? Check out the sermons page on the Woodmont website at www.woodmontchristian.org (under the "Worship" drop down menu). Beginning with the sermon from Easter Sunday, we will post both a video and an MP3 audio file of weekly sermons from the morning services and The Bridge. You can watch the sermon video online or download the audio file to your iPod or computer.

Spire Correction from last week:

Welcome to Our New Members!
On the front page Mrs. Taveau's name was mistakenly listed as Melissa. Mrs. Taveau's name is Marisa. Join us in welcoming this sweet family!

Brett, Marisa & Caroline Taveau

If you would like to reserve a room at the church to meet, please contact Kim at the church office (297-8563) or email (kadair@woodmontcc.org) to make your reservation. Thanks!

GEMS
Tuesday, April 23 Noon Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00 This month our GEMS program will be presented by Woodmont member, Judge Seth Norman, founder of the first court-operated "Residential Drug Court" in the country. We will hear some of the success stories, as well as, how other states have adopted this program. This will be an informative and inspiring meeting. Mark your
GEMS

Menu: Betty B.'s Gazpacho Soup, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread, Sweet Potato Chips, Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream *(A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win! )*

We look forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize meeting. Remember: Visitors are welcome. Bring a friend! Important Reminder: Please make your reservations by this Friday, April 19th Call Stasia at 297-8563 or Email her at sspivy@woodmontcc.org.

Wellness 66 Presents: Coping with Anxiety Friday, May 10, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know that May is National Anxiety Awareness Month? A complimentary, educational workshop will be offered at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood (1949 Old Hickory Boulevard) that will examine the impact anxiety can have on the mind, body and spirit. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions with activities designed to help decrease anxiety. Woodmont's Rev. Clay Stauffer will be speaking during the morning session. Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Registration is required. To register or for more information, call (615) 342-1919 or visit www.TriStarHealth.com/Events.

We need your help! We are holding a Bake Sale on Mother's Day, May 12th. We are looking for bakers of all kinds who can bake cakes, cookies or cupcakes. These will be sold along with Guatemalan coffee straight from San Lucas Toliman! Thanks to you bakers last year, we raised the fund to build two new homes in Guatemala. Construction is underway! In summer 2014, we plan to send our youth to see the homes and visit the families! In addition, they will see the other families that Woodmont members are generously sponsoring. We believe these people to people connections change the lives of our youth, as well as the lives of those Guatemalan families. If you can help us with baking, we would be very grateful. Cakes of all flavors are welcome, along with cookies and cupcakes. Most items are sold in "family size servings" (i.e. whole cakes, dozen cookies). We also sell a limited number of single serving offerings in the children's area. All items need to be dropped off at the Woodmont warming kitchen by noon on Saturday May 11. A team of people will wrap the cakes for sale that Saturday. If you have ANY questions, please contact Sandy Smith (sandy@sska.com or 414-5000) or Chris Hackenbrack (chris.hackenbrack@comcast.net or 948-2961). Thanks for making a difference in the world! If you can help bake, please click on or enter the link below in your web browser to sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DACA82AA31-mothers1

You are not alone If you need a confidential and caring Stephen Minister to talk with when you go through life's transitions or difficult times, call Kathy Patten (838-4957).

Online Registration Available!

April 27-28 Baptism Sunday
Update: Disciples Class Baptism Sunday has been changed from May 19 to May 12.
First-ever overnight retreat at Bethany Hills just for Woodmont families! The whole family is invited for a weekend of fun and fellowship at this beautiful camp. Cost is only $40 for the whole family for food and lodging ($10 for each additional child). Register online at www.woodmontkids.com.

July 9-12
Children ages 3 and up (as of July 9) are invited to the "Everywhere Fun Fair" at Woodmont. Registration and more information is available at www.WoodmontKids.com.

Happy Birthday To:

4/20 - Olivia Amrhein 4/20 - Taylor Donahoe 4/20 - Cassidy Thomas 4/23 - Hank Smith

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers April 21st

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, April 17th 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, April 21st 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

ChristQuest Jesus' Baptism and Temptation Stars (2 Yrs) 10 Commandments Claire Drowota Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Samuel & Hannah Christi Williams Becky Griffith

11:00 4th/5th Grade Class New Testament Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Jesus Jesus Commissions Ronda Hirst the Disciples Laurie Cooper Donuts/Coffee Helper Needed Still Needed

Frogs (4 Yrs) Jesus Commissions the Disciples Kim Sheridan Joy & Gloria Jackson

Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Christy Brown

Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, April 17 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (Bay); Choir Practice (CR) Food, Hunger, and Poverty in Nashville (BR) Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) Leadership Woodmont (200) Stephen Ministry (100, 107, Library) Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF) 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Bible Study (105) Thursday, April 18 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms) Sunday, April 21 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, April 22 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) Tuesday, April 16 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 12:00 p.m. GEMS (105) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (234) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law

was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
H.O.P.E Project and the Morgan Scott Project Our CWF Circles and all the outreach projects they coordinate The Disciples Class who are preparing for Baptism and church membership Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont Prayer, Presence and Peace

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Roy Stauffer, St. Thomas MaryLynn Skinner, Meharry Medical Center Gary Thompson, Centennial (no visitors) NEW CONCERN: Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung CONTINUING CONCERNS: Amy Alexander Betty Brent Lady Bird Yot Williams Beverly Small Emily Duncan Jeannette Miller Peggy Johnson Hale Hooper, Richland Place Gary Jones, father of Pam Groom, Louisville, KY Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Grace Healthcare, Whites Creek, TN Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung Ron Stuve, friend of Karen & David Conrad Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella & Jack Derryberry Ann Bailey, aunt of Cynthia Arnholt Madeline Murphy, daughter of Mike & Susan Murphy GIVE THANKS: Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve & Judy Wilson, home from Afghanistan MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone 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

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns will now only be listed for up to one month. If you wish to have a continuing concern remain on the list after one month, please renew your request each month by calling the church office.*

Let Us Know: PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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.

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date March 24 March 31 April 7 April 14 Sunday School 261 343 279 251 Total Atd. 799 1542 788 714 Operating $ 18,060 $ 26,628 $ 42,425 $ 36,150

DEACON SCHEDULE
April 21, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Nora Rich 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry 11:00 - Mike Fuller 9:30 - Paul Hardin 11:00 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 a.m. Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Bob Garrard Don Mitchell Pam Hardin Monte Good Jeremiah Pyron Jean Ramsey
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

April 21, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: April 21, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m

Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "On Being Content" 9:30 a.m. Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Philippians 4:8-13 Jack Derryberry Leigh Ann Agee 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching Billy Crawford Generous Sermon Series Patty Stranch Sermon Title: "Woodmont's Got Talent!" Milly Moore Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19 Roger Best Scott Holley Weekly Prayer Partner Liz Holley Iglesia Cristiana Nuevo Vida, Memphis, TN

9:30 a.m. Susan Batson and Kathy Patten 11:00 a.m. David Conrad and Anne Mitchell 5:45 p.m. Trudy Carpenter

Terri McConnell Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell 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 Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Stasia Spivy, Receptionist Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Steven Austin, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.