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Volume 41, Issue 33

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
August 19, 2013

Be sure to join us for the following events at Woodmont this week:

Leadership Breakfast

ThisSaturday,August24th at9:00a.m.inDrowotaHall Comehear GuestSpeaker, Dr.Donovan McAbee!

Ifyouhaven'talready,pleasemake yourreservationtodaybycalling thechurchofficeat2978563or emailingRebeccaVaughanat rvaughan@woodmontcc.org

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

SuggestedDonation$10 Childcareprovidedbyrequest

Sunday, August 18

Delivery of Donations for the Displaced Residents of Parkwood Villa Apartments

Welcome to Our New Members!

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace

Paul Vernich and Leigh Ann Wilhite

woodmontchristian.org

Emily Deichmann

Big thanks to the Hartle Family, Thom Schuyler, and everybody who made donations for the families affected by flooding!

Youth Group Update by Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
Jeremiah and Mary Clare Pyron, Katie Johnson, Merillat Flowers, John Stauffer, Rob Cochran, Nan George, Darden and Natalie Copeland, and Ben Saunders. Please keep this group in your prayers!

Youth Group Update

It has been a tremendous blessing to spend time with the Communication youth in transitioning roles over the last few weeks! The church should take pride in the spiritual depth and Christian Youth group has gone digital! All information is now leadership offered by our Chi-Rho and CYF students. available on our new (and regularly updated) website at www.WoodmontCCYouth.com and on our new Twitter feed Here are a few priorities our team has been working on: @WoodmontCCYouth. There is also a Google calendar listing all events and activities which you can subscribe to Scheduling and Programming through our new website. We are also fully embracing text One of the most overwhelming aspects of the youth message communications with the youth and are in the group is just how busy students are these days! Sports, process of setting up text lists to easily and readily remind the extracurricular activities, homework, plays, shows, band, and youth about everything going on. If you are a youth family, more add up to make a stressful and busy week. In a model please make sure to register for texts and emails by filling out similar to offering, we are asking students to commit to the form on the new youth website. giving us their first time block rather than their leftover Renovations to the Youth Wing time by committing to a spiritual oasis each week with Wednesday night youth group. Beginning this Wednesday, The Woodmont Board and the Finance Committee August 21, we will gather from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with dinner graciously approved funding to renovate and update our together followed by a fun fellowship event, service project, existing youth wing. We have an incredibly talented team of small group time, or youth-led worship service. Additionally, architects, contractors, designers, parents, and youth from our the strong Sunday School program Thom put in place will congregation who are working hard to update our space over remain intact but will now be followed each week by lunch the next few months. Some of the ideas being considered and weekly Jubilation choir practice (ending the school year include: with a Jubilation choir tour). CYF senior high students are An enlarged space for a youth lounge, worship space, also invited to join us for a 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning Bible st rd nd th and dining hall study for girls (1 and 3 Tuesday) and guys (2 and 4 Dedicated discussion room for Chi-Rho Tuesday) at Bread and Company in Green Hills. There is certainly a wide-ranging "menu of options" to find a place to An entrance and design theme to designate the youth wing participate! past the boardroom New furniture, lighting, games, and coffee/smoothie bar We will also host monthly "bring a friend" special events Incorporation of technology for lessons, movie nights, etc. as an entry point to get involved with the youth group. The fall the lineup includes the pool party kickoff, Ocoee Rafting Please join us in inviting new students to youth group this Trip, Bethany Hills retreats, Thanksgiving progressive dinner, semester. I hope you'll join us for a semester of spiritual and a winter ski trip. If you have an interest in helping plan or growth and memories that will last a lifetime! supporting these events, please let me know. We'd love your help! Youth Sponsors One important component for growing the network of youth relationships is bringing in adults who regularly commit to being a part of the youth group experience. Fourteen wonderful adults have committed to giving up their Wednesday nights over the next year by becoming mentors for the Chi-Rho and CYF students. Please join me in celebrating our amazing new youth sponsors: Caroline McDonald, Stephen and Sara Anne Quinn, Kristen Newman,
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

Thich Nhat Hanh by Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Dear Woodmont, Walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet... I almost chuckle at the thought. How does one kiss the earth with their feet? If anyone could do it, it would certainly be the gentle monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. It is his very way of life. Me on the other hand, I fear I pound the earth, lumbering heavy-footed with my humanity. And yet my spirit craves a lightness of being. once you have touched the Kingdom you no longer need power, control, nor desire the material, nor fear death. I find in my own spiritual life, I often flirt with God but struggle with surrendering in total union. I call it "flirting with the Beloved." Thich is a huge believer in the practice of mindfulness to bring us to that holy place our soul's desire. It is a practice, even an art, of living fully into every single breath. It requires us to surrender all our "human hang-ups." We must let go of our pasts (all the hurts, regrets, and resentments) and step away if only for a breath from our fears of the future, and just live in that place between the inhale and the exhale. It takes some help to get to that place. Recently, I have tried this meditation in my attempt to touch the Kingdom.

Thich Nhat Hanh was born on October 11, 1926 in Vietnam. He was exiled from his country for thirty-nine years because of his passionate pleas for peace during the Vietnam War. He studied at Princeton University, has written over 100 You say three times: I have arrived. I have arrived. books and founded the Plum Village monastery in the South I have arrived. of France. He is best known for his practice of mindful meditation. Recently, he led a walking meditation through the Then you say three times: I am home. I am home. streets of New York City during rush hour proving inner I'm home. peace is possible even in the midst of chaos. I have read Home is finding oneself in the embrace of God, the great I several of his books on prayer and meditation and cannot wait am, the Beloved, Love Incarnate. to read his very well-known book, Living Buddha, Living Christ this summer. They say that a mysterious peace washes Every single one of us has a place deep within us, a sacred over your entire body and spirit when in his presence. space of peace that is unshakable despite what this world throws at us. The problem is we haven't the courage or the I confess that I struggle with both prayer and meditation humility to trust in that place, trust in God. When we do stop, in my own spiritual life. I fear I am more a spinning top than close our eyes, and whisper the mantra, I have arrived. I have kneeling monk. Thich Nhat Hanh believes it is possible arrived. I have arrived. I am home. I am home. I am home; that all of us, even the spinning tops, can experience the we realize our lives are not as heavy and fragile as we once "Kingdom" here and now. The experience of touching the thought. We can live in the world but not of it; maybe even Kingdom is unique for every soul. It can be experienced as an kiss the earth with our feet. We begin to live more gracefully encounter with God in nature, scripture, or prayer, or a into our humanity and understand our holy purpose on this moment where we inhabit our humanity with grace ("we kiss planet. the earth with our feet"), or an experience of such immense peace, beauty, love and divine understanding deep in our Live in Hope, souls that we actually breathe divine breaths. Thich says that Farrell

All-Parent Orientation This Sunday, August 25

All parents (children's and youth - birth through high school) are requested to join us for an orientation and brunch this Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. in Drowota Hall. Justin, Trey, and Carla will go over everything you need to know for the upcoming school year, including scheduling changes, a new Sunday School, and important special events. Please RSVP (required for those eating the brunch so we can get an accurate head count) by filling out your child's registration form at either woodmontkids.com (birth through 5th grade) or woodmontccyouth.com (6th-12th grade).

Adult Education
Sunday School - August 25th
9:30 a.m.
Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "One Under God" Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White "Caring Conflict Resolution: Rediscovering Values" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries in Our Digital Society"

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 "The Role of Religion in Politics" Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King "Sermon Discussions" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler

Join us Wednesday Nights this Fall!

Starting September 18th Healthy Living, Part 1 Led by Guest Teacher, Anna Tinkle 4-week class at 6:30 in Room 105 "Traveling Light" Led by Kathy Patten 4-week class at 6:30 in the Boardroom

September 25th Special Class Hosted by Day Star Ministries "Taming the Technology Monster" - Led by Sissy Goff One-Night class at 6:30 in the Sanctuary Starting October 16th Healthy Living, Part 2 Led by Dr. Tom Patten 5-week class at 6:30 in Room 105 Starting November 6th "Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts?" - Led by Rev. Justin Gung 3-week class at 6:30 in the Boardroom

Starting September 11th Divorce Care Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer 13-week class at 6:30 in The Bay Room Bible Study on Galatians Led by Michael Whittington 9-week class at 6:30 in Room 200

"The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" Led by Beth Pattilo and Sandy Smith 4-week class at 6:30 in Room 100 Special Class Hosted by Day Star Ministries "Intentional Parenting" Led by Sissy Goff and David Thomas One-Night class at 6:30 in the Sanctuary

SAVE THE DATE!!

CWF General Meeting - Tuesday, September 3rd
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) will have the first General Meeting of the new year on Tuesday, September 3rd at ll:00 a.m. in Room 105. September's program will be Raymond White speaking about Project C.U.R.E. Project C.U.R.E. has been providing donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries for 26 years and is rated in Forbes Top 20 of Most Efficient U. S. Charities. There is a Distribution Center right here in Nashville. Raymond has been working with Project Cure for years and is now a world traveler and assessor for them. (We reached Raymond in Namibia!) Lunch will be served following the meeting in Drowota Hall. Remember to make your reservation. If you have not been contacted by a Circle caller by Friday, August 27th, please call the church office at 297-8563 to make your reservation. ** CWF Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 107 **

CWF Circle 5 Meeting - Monday, September 9th

Circle 5, the CWF group for women who work outside the home, begins the year on Monday, September 9, with a delicious meal, opportunities for fellowship and service, and a program presented by new Circle member, Margie Quin, on the problems our city faces due to human trafficking. Email invitations will go out soon. Please watch for yours; if you do not receive one and want to attend, please call Susan Hammonds-White at 615-482-6574 or email at sushammonds@bellsouth.net.

Join us at 6:00 p.m. in Room 105 for a very special evening.

WCC Youth
Woodmont CYF (9th-12th grade) Fall 2013 Weekly Schedule
Sundays (first lesson series on "CommUnity" starts September 8) 9:30 a.m. Worship youth sit together in the balcony or with your family (or join us at The Bridge @ 5:45 p.m.!) 10:30 a.m. Gathering time relaxed hang out time in the soon-to-be renovated youth lounge 11:00 a.m. Sunday School weekly scripture-based lessons taught by Carla (Chi-Rho) and Trey (CYF) in separate groups 12:00 p.m. Lunch join us at the Farmers Market or other local favorites for a casual lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir rehearse weekly for regular performances at WCC and for the summer choir tour trip Tuesday Morning Girls/Guys Bible Study (beginning August 20 & 27) 6:30 a.m. high schoolers meet at Bread and Company in Green Hills for a quick Bible study before school. Girls meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, and guys meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month Wednesday Night Youth Group (first youth group will be August 21 - don't miss "Gross Games!") 6:00-8:00 p.m. Youth Group will meet every Wednesday night with dinner provided. We will rotate each week through fun events, small group discussions, meaningful service projects, and youth-led worship services. Please block off Wednesday nights on your calendar for our sacred time together each week.

Woodmont CYF (9th-12th grade) Monthly "Bring a Friend" Special Events

August 25 @ 11:00 a.m. All-Parent Orientation Meeting August 25 @ Noon Pool Party Kickoff September 7 (all day) Ocoee Whitewater Rafting Day Trip For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

New Sunday School Class For Parents

Part One: "Your Days Are Numbered" Psalm 90:12 - (Andy Stanley) Part Two: "At Capacity" Matthew 6:33 - (Andy Stanley) Part Three: "Compounding Minutes" Ephesians 5:15-17 - (Andy Stanley) What time is it? Where did all the time Part Four: "When Less is More" go? Does time really fly when youre Exodus 18:23 - (Andy Stanley) having fun? Maybe we think about time so much because there never seems to Part Five: "Under the Sun" be enough of it. Maybe theres only one Ecclesiastes 12:13 - (Andy Stanley) question we need to ask. What am I doing with my time? Simple question? Please contact Wendell and Christy Brown (478-3103) or Tom and Laura Easy answer? Its time you found out. th The first class is September 8 . We will In this 5-part series, Time of Your Life, Dovan (815-9090) with questions. Andy Stanley will help you discover meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room on the 2nd floor (just past the Gathering that answer. Dont waste another second. Hall). The Pathways Class is designed for parents of kids pre-school through high school age. We are an energetic group of 3050 somethings who are seeking spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of faith. Throughout the year we will watch video lessons and host speakers who share their insight and perspective on the challenges facing the modern Christian family. This is a great place to have good discussions and to build relationships. Come join us! Between the kids, work, and the house, being a parent can make you so busy. Therefore, the first five weeks will be a video series by Andy Stanley called Time of Your Life.

Thank You!
We just want to send a very special thank you out to all you Woodmonter's that came out last Sunday to work with Hope Force International (HFI) to help clean flood-damaged homes. We got (very!) dirty, grew in our friendship with each other, and made some new friends! On the way to the site, Deb & I saw a sign that read "The love you show to others is the love that God will show to you." Thank you Jim & Susan Batson, Caroline Drury, April Gung, Paul Rising, John Stauffer, Jeremiah Weeden-Wright and Betty White! Your gifts were great and most appreciated! God bless you all! Steve & Deb LaForge

The Bridge Retreat Saturday, August 17th

The Bridge Sermon Series "Sharing the Well" Sunday, August 18th

Heart for Woodmont (caring for body, mind, and spirit)

According to Harvard University Nurse's Health Study three hours a week of brisk walking can cut heart disease risk by 40 percent. Join us in this journey focusing on caring for the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. Starting Wednesday, September 11th, join us every Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m. to walk laps around the church. It will be a great time for fellowship, exercise, and improving heart health.

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).

Make a Joyful Noise!

If you ever sang in the Youth Choir under the direction of Thom Schuyler, we want you back. We are having a Youth Choir reunion the weekend of September 14 and 15. The schedule is as follows: Saturday, September 14 Practice 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at Woodmont (in the Youth Lounge). Reunion dinner and fun will follow at the home of Bill and Trudy Carpenter Sunday, September 15 Our choir will perform in the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services Please contact Elizabeth Hankla Smith at liz.smith@vanderbilt.edu if you would like to participate.

DisasterResponseTraining

JoinusinNashvillefortheupcomingHopeForcedisasterresponsetrainingSeptember1921,2013. Haveyoueverwantedtohelpintheaftermathofadisasterbutjustdidn'tknowhow?Howaboutthefloodingthat wejustexperiencedagainhereinNashville.Hereisyourchancetobecomeatraineddisasterresponder,eligiblefor deploymentasaHopeForcedisasterresponder.Workincludeseverythingfrommuckingouthousesafterfloods, removingdebris,tarpingaftertornados,packingbelongingsofindividualsdisplaced,holdingahandorprovidinga shoulderoreartothosewhohavebeenaffected. ComejointhemonSeptember1921(Thursdayevening,alldayFriday,FridayeveningandSaturdaytillabout4:00)at GraceChapel,3279SouthallRoad,Franklin,TN,andbecomeaHopeForceReservist,eligibleforrapidresponsewith theirteams! Trainingtopicsinclude: Anoverviewofthegriefandtraumacycle IdentityinChrist Howtobeanappropriatecaregiver Coreprinciplesineffectiveteams&ministry Selfcareforthecrisisresponder ThisisaT.R.I.P.S.Committee(MissionsGroup)sponsoredactivity.Thecostofthistrainingis$175forall3days,but themissionsgroupisofferingtopay$100oftheregistrationfeesoyourcostwouldbeonly$75.00.Thatcoversall books,lunches,dinnerandsnacksoverthe3dayperiod. IfinterestedpleasecontactDebLaForgeatdivergirldj@yahoo.comforfurtherinformationandregistrationforms. Pleasenoteregistrationisrequired.

Have you ever wanted to go on a 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 some of 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!

THIS WEEK AT WCC: Sunday, August 25 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church Parent Orientation Brunch 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

8/24- Wils Jackson 8/26 - Chloe Shafer 8/29 - John Michael Clark

"Kids on the Block" Puppet Theater Troupe

This Sunday, August 25, Woodmont Children's Ministry will be visited by the acclaimed Puppet Theater Troupe, "Kids on the Block" during our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School classes. The puppets bring messages about accepting others of all abilities and anti-bullying. Kids won't want to miss it!

Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, August 21 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 6:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry (Off-Campus/Alexander Home) Thursday, August 22 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Friday, August 23 6:00 p.m. Fall Kick-Off Picnic (South Hall Lawn) Saturday, August 24 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Leadership Breakfast (DH) Sunday, August 25 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Parent Orientation Brunch (DH) 12:00 p.m. Youth Pool Party Kick-Off (Off-Campus/Carpenter Home) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, August 26 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:00 p.m. CREW Meeting (BR) Tuesday, August 27 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 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: All who have been affected by flooding this summer Those attending the fall Restore classes that they may find healing and hope The Youth Visioning Committee as they work together to support and strengthen the ministry New energy and success for staff making ministry transitions All WCC members that we may experience God fully in our circumstances and be a beacon of His light and a bridge for His love to others

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Robert Mathews, St. Thomas (no visitors please) NEW CONCERN: Anita Ferrell CONTINUING CONCERNS: Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Peggy Johnson Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Cindy McQueeney, sister of Deb LaForge, Seattle, WA Dr. Tim Arney, friend of the Forcht family Earl Milroy, brother-in-law of LuAnn & Mike Brent, Pine Bluff, AR Jo Helen Railsback, friend of B. James Lowry William Daniel, father of Lisa Rollins, Wisconsin Barb Vial, sister of Beth Sowell, Colorado Catherine Pease, mother of Mary Welsh Owen, Georgetown, IN Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile SYMPATHY TO: Bart, Brittany and Piper Pride on the sudden loss of Brittany's greatgrandmother, Virginia Frances Weathers, on Wednesday, August 14, in Olive Branch, MS. A service was held on Friday, August 16, at Forest Hill Funeral Home in Memphis, TN. GIVE THANKS: Sallye Galloway Earl and Mary Lou Thomas, step-father and mother of Lynn McDonald 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
*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: 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
August 25, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Nicole Clayton 9:30 - TBA 11:00 - Nick Small 9:30 - Leigh Ann Agee 11:00 - TBA 11:00 a.m. Rich Sanderson Selena Guilfoy Don Mitchell Liz Anne Allen Cathy Williams Katherine Hartle Teri Diamond Jean Ramsey 5:45 p.m. Rich Sanderson Glenn Kiger Mary Kiger David Stewart Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

August 25, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: August 25, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Why Jesus? Sermon Series: "We All Need Healing" Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Swaziland Mission Team Panel Facilitated by Rev. Trey Flowers Weekly Prayer Partner Alameda Christian Church, Nashville, TN

9:30 a.m. Jack Derryberry Marcella Derryberry David Reynolds Steven McGinty Hope Walker Talbott Ottinger Laura Dovan Terri McConnell

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Hal Tevebaugh 11:00 a.m. Wendell Brown and Mart Sesler 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

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, TNFP Director Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Chris Beck, Finance Manager Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.