THE

Volume 41, Issue 39

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
September 30, 2013

Sunday, September 29th

Welcome to Our New Members!

Jon Reed & Michelle Payne

Handbell Choir performed at both Morning Services

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

UpcomingEventsinOctober:
ThisWednesdayNight,October2nd"TravelingLight"ClassBegins! LedbyKathyPattenat6:30p.m.intheBoardroom

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

ThefourweekserieswillbeginmeetingthisWednesdaywithrepeat sessionsonSundaymorningsbeginningOctober6that11:00inRoom 200.TheserieswillfocusonMaxLucado'sBook;"TravelingLight ReleasingtheBurdensYouWereNeverIntendedtoBearThePromise ofPsalm23."Asweexploreindepththemeaningofeachverseofthe welllovedpsalmwewilllearnthesignificanceofeachofthepromises andhowtheycantrulychangeourlivesandlightenourload!

The Pumpkins are Coming!

The pumpkins for the annual WCC Youth Pumpkin Patch will be delivered at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16th. Come join the tradition of unloading the pumpkins before 5-Star Dinner! Pumpkins will be on sale Thursday, October 17th.

Titans vs. Chiefs This Sunday @ Noon

Join us before the game for a Special Early Morning Worship Service at 9:00 a.m. in the Garden of Prayer!

woodmontchristian.org

The Kingdom of God, Part 4: Light by Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
One night this summer, April and I went on a double-date with another couple in the church. After laughing through dinner, we drove to Cheekwood, the botanical garden and art museum here in Nashville. "Light" by Bruce Munro, a visiting art exhibit, was drawing record crowds. Munro is a British installation artist who uses materials like fiber optic cables to create dazzling displays of art. His work has been featured in museums throughout the world. As we strolled, darkness wrapped itself around us like a shawl. But our path through the grounds was illuminated by the surrounding displays: Light falling from the sky like rain, mysterious orbs of illuminated color, and fields of light blossoming like flowers. It was exquisite. But there was one thing that I found extremely ironic. Crowds of people were enthralled by the lights around them but no one noticed the magnificent moon up in the sky! It was round and full, brilliant and bright, and hung so low that it almost seemed touchable. But though jaw-droppingly gorgeous, no one seemed to see. Everyone was too busy looking down! Everyone was ooh-ing and ahh-ing over what had been made by human hands, though that couldn't hold a candle to what had been made by the hands of God. In beauty, brilliance, power, and scope, there was simply no contest. We had seen lights, yet still missed the light. Light plays prominently in the gospel of John. Actually, it may be the most important motif in the entire book. Some of its first words are: "In him was life, and the life was the light of all men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it" (1:4-5). Throughout its twenty-one chapters, the gospel of John incorporates light repeatedly. John? This is one of the book's most beautiful and famous lines. In it, Jesus conveys something in words. Then, in the ensuing miracle, as if to prove what he just said, he demonstrates the same thing with unforgettable action. Light is a common way to understand the kingdom of God. When I read the newspaper or hear the day's headlines, I sometimes feel that the world is like the man born blind. We're enshrouded by darkness and imprisoned in perpetual night: chemical warfare, three-alarm fires, sexual assault, political gridlock, relational conflict, human trafficking, terrorism, terminal illness, and international strife. Of course, the darkness that we see around us only mirrors the darkness that lies within us: violence, greed, avarice, fear, jealousy, pride, lust, self-absorption, and idolatry. Yet I'm always comforted by this hopeful truth: The kingdom of God is a kingdom of light, and whenever it breaks through the clouds and into the world, its glorious beams expel the darkness. Interestingly, the same person who wrote the gospel of John also wrote the book of Revelation. In the book of Revelation, John records a glorious vision received from the Lord. What exactly is the vision of? The coming kingdom of God. The vision describes what the kingdom of God will be like when it's herenot in part, but in wholefully, finally, and forever.

The vision contains far too many glorious things to list in one sitting, but there's one thing that I simply must highlight. Near the very end, time bleeds into eternity and the city of God, where all dwell in harmony, appears. John writes, "The city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, and its gates will never be shut by dayand there will be no night Case in point: In chapter nine, Jesus encounters a man born there" (21:22-25). blind. Because his condition is from birth, this man has never seen light, color, or hue of any kind. He has never seen the Breathtaking. Isn't it comforting to think that the miracle that faces of his parents or the wispiness of clouds or the flicker happened to the man born blind will someday happen to the of a candle. Essentially, the man is enshrouded by darkness, entire world? Isn't it comforting to think that light will break imprisoned in perpetual night. through the darkness and be impossible to ignore? The blind shall see, the lame shall walk, and the dead shall be raised. Sin, But then Jesus passes by and, by a miracle of grace, produces sorrow, suffering, and death shall cease, and night shall be no sight. Suddenly, this man can see the smile of a baby, the flight more. Those who are in Christ will bask in the life-giving of a bird, and all the colors of the rainbow! His life is changed warmth of the Son; the glory of God will radiate across the fundamentally and forever! He steps into a whole new world whole of creation; and the light of the Lord, more brilliant than one with seemingly endless possibilities where none existed anything we can imagine, will draw all into the presence of the before! Essentially, the man who was enshrouded by darkness is holy. now bathed in brilliant light. Like the man born blind, may we all see the light! By this miracle, Jesus demonstrates what he says just one chapter before: "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (8:12). Didn't I tell you that light plays prominently in the gospel of
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

Breaking Down the Barriers Between the Givers and the Receivers by Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP
liberates the privileged from their blindness and the marginalized from their invisibility. The Nashville Food Project has been partnering with Trinity UMC, a church in North Nashville near the intersection of Trinity Lane and Dickerson Road, to host a sit-down community meal every Tuesday night. Our volunteers load nourishing foods onto our trucks and deliver them to the church's fellowship hall. Members of the community help prepare the space with flowers, tablecloths, real plates and cups and forks and knives. People from all over gather at 6:30 for a blessing and a meal served family style. The collective "buy-in" from the neighborhood has been awesomecommunity members are volunteering as table hosts, greeters and helping with set up and clean up. Learning when to step up and learning when to step back and let others take the lead has been a real education for me and others who are used to being the "givers." I am serious when I say the line between who is living with plenty and who is living in poverty is pretty blurred. Theologian Ted Jennings wrote in his book Good News to the Poor: Breaking down the barriers between the givers and the receivers of aid, between those who have and those who have not, is an essential expression of the solidarity that Yes. A million times yes! There are gaggles of children from the neighborhood who want to gulp down their dinner as quickly as possible so they can move to the basketball court. There are babies (like my very own) in highchairs making smiling eyes at the big kids. There are single moms, old men, big families, recovering addicts, church people, people living on the street, me and you. The room can get loud, the meal can feel hectic, but more than anything, people feel welcome. Above all, maintain constant love for one another, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. Whoever speaks must do so as one speaking the very words of God; whoever serves must do so with the strength that God supplies, so that God may be glorified in all things through Jesus Christ. To him belong the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:8-11 Come break the bread with us one Tuesday night. God's grace and peace,

Not So Easy Listening

by Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

We are living in a time when music is inescapable. A few moments reflection will reveal that even if you leave your iPod at home, you'll probably find music wherever you go stores, banks, on hold on the phone, restaurants, elevators, offices, workplaces, street corners, etc. Music is so plentiful that it is easy to take it for granted. It is good to remember, though, that instant music accessibility has not always been. I thought I would list some favorites of mine. It is a fairly eclectic list. Many of these can be found on YouTube or can be purchased on iTunes. Few of them are in the easy listening category; most will require some attention. The Libera songs are the only ones in the "Sacred" genre, but many of them are inspiring. All are, in their own way, complex. Have fun exploring. Finale of Firebird Suite (Stravinsky) Hoppipolla (Sigur Ros) This is in Icelandic, but fun music. Mvt. II of Piano Concerto in G Major (Ravel) Gymnopedies No. 1 (Satie) Mvt. I of Brandenburg Concerto No. V (Bach) Hide and Seek (Imogen Heap) Nessun Dorma from Turandot- Pavarotti's version (Puccini) My Body is a Cage (Peter Gabriel) Mvt. II of Symphony V, VII, or IX (Beethoven) Mvt. IV of Symphony V (Beethoven) Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun (Debussy) Midnight's Another Day (Brian Wilson) I am the Day, Voca Me (Libera) Thanksgiving Day from The Holidays Symphony (Charles Ives) Series of Dreams (Dylan)

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

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

Next Wednesday, October 9th

Mom's Meat Loaf Savory Turkey Meat Loaf Roasted Potatoes Light Creamed Spinach Mixed Green Salad with Raspberry Pecan Dressing Chocolate clair Dessert Quinoa Apple Cake Pizza for the kids

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

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

Info Meeting for Fall 2014 Mission Awareness Trip to Guatemala - October 2nd Following 5-Star Dinner
Have you ever wanted to go on an international mission awareness trip? Were you inspired by Woodmont's trip with Heart for Africa? The Woodmont Mission Trip Committee is planning a trip to Guatemala in Fall, 2014. If you think you may be interested in experiencing another culture, meeting Woodmont's sponsored friends, and stretching your soul, please plan to attend an introductory meeting immediately following the 5-Star Dinner this 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 their website: www.cfcausa.org and like CFCA on facebook. This trip is open to all and will follow the high school youth trip that is planned for June, 2014. We look forward to seeing you and sharing info about this unique Woodmont opportunity! If you cannot attend and would like more information, contact Emmie at 587-8149 or edthomas5@comcast.net.

CWF Circle 5 Meeting

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

CWF Circle Meetings Tuesday, October 8th

Circle #1 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Julie Howell (The Jacksonian, 4000 West End Ave, #304, 37205) Circle #2 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105

Circle #3 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Dale Herrick (9404 Green Hill Circle, Brentwood, 37027) Circle #4 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Virginia Lewis (4112 Legend Hall, 37215)

Circle #6 Will be volunteering at The Nashville Food Project form 10:00 a.m. until noon. Childcare provided at the church in the Nursery. Circle #7 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Avalon House (the log cabin at Lipscomb, 3901 Granny White Pike, 37204)

If you currently receive a hard copy of The Spire in the mail and would like to receive it in an email format, please call the office at 297-8563 and let us know. All we need is your email address and we'll get you set-up to receive it every Tuesday.

Adult Education
Wednesday Night - October 2nd
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Bible Study on Galatians (200) Led by Michael Whittington Healthy Living, Part 1 (105) Led by Guest Teacher, Anna Tinkle "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" (100) Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith "Traveling Light" (Boardroom) - Led by Kathy Patten Don't miss the Sunday Morning Version of this class!
(See below)

Beginning October 16th Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) (105) Led by Dr. Tom Patten (See class description below) Beginning November 6th "Ouch! Where Is God When it Hurts?" (Boardroom) Led by Rev. Justin Gung

Sunday School - October 6th

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

11:00 a.m.
Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Traveling Light" (200) - Led by Kathy Patten Sunday Morning Version of the Wednesday Night Class Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King "Islam" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler The Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Wednesday Night Class Beginning on October 16th

Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) Led by Dr. Tom Patten - 5-week class The class will include such topics as meditation, mindfulness, physiology of stress, relaxation response, and related psychological principles (like mindfulness based cognitive therapy). There will be applications of mindfulness to everyday life (eating, routine activities, awareness of emotional states and motivations, etc.) The class will introduce several types of meditations including body scan, following the breath, choiceless awareness, mindful eating, walking meditation, Hatha yoga, loving kindness, and many others. There will be a workbook and handouts and will also pull in some YouTube videos. Participants will be asked to practice the techniques daily between classes, which is the only way to really understand what all this is about.

The Spiritual Journeys Retreat for Women November 9-10

The Spiritual Journeys Retreat for Women will be held at Bethany Hills Camp on November 9th and 10th. Anne Alexander Stauffer will share a special message with us: "Preparing Our Hearts for The Coming." We will also have presentations by Linda Mills, Certified Yoga Therapist and Instructor; Juliana Ericson, Forgiveness Coach and Life Enhancement Specialist; and entertainment from Lauren Lucas, Nashville singer/songwriter and Spiritual Journeys class member. The cost to stay overnight is $90 (which includes 4 homemade meals.) Saturday only participation is $45 (which includes 3 homemade meals). Sign-up sheets are available in the Bay Room. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Glynn Williamson at 330-2594 or email her at maryglynnwilliamson@gmail.com.

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, October 2nd 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Youth-Led Worship Night (check email for details) Saturday, October 5th- Sunday October 6th CYF OktoberFest Retreat at Bethany Hills Begins: Check-in Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. and activities begin at 10:00 a.m. SHARP! Ends: Sunday at 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided) Sunday, October 6th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Gathering Time in the Youth Lounge 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School: "CommUnity" Series in the CYF and Chi Rho Rooms Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch Off-Campus 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Jubilation Choir in the Boardroom (until the Youth Wing renovation is complete) 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service in Drowota Hall Tuesday, October 8th 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Bethany Hills Chi Rho Fall Retreat - Registration

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

Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Katie Johnson. Katie has been a member of Woodmont since childhood and is excited to relive her CYF days as a youth sponsor! Katie is a also deacon and is the chair of the Camp and Conference Commission for Tennessee. She is a proud alumnae of TCU (go Frogs!!) and now works in program development for Sarah Cannon Research Institutes Cardiovascular division. She loves books, Bethany Hills, Old Hickory Lake, and her ridiculous dog Dolly.

Pumpkin Bread WCC Pumpkin Patch

October 1 is here and for Woodmont that means the Pumpkin Patch is almost here! The lawn of South Hall will be transformed to a beautiful sea of pumpkins on October 16 and then we will need people to help sell the pumpkins. If you are able to work a shift or two, please sign-up using the following link: http://tinyurl.com/WCCpumpkinpatchsignup If you would be interested in helping the youth by baking pumpkin bread, please sign-up using the following link: http://tinyurl.com/WCCPumpkinBread You can pick up your supplies in the Gathering Hall on Sunday.

News from the Property Committee

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

Introduction to Woodmont
We offer a free monthly luncheon and class to teach visitors and new members about our beliefs, values, and community. Introduction to Woodmont is 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. The next introduction to Woodmont class and luncheon will be on Sunday, October 20, at 12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom. Free childcare will be provided if requested in advance by calling the church office at 297-8563.

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

WCCandRoomintheInn(RITI)

ROOMINTHEINN:

WHATWENEEDTHISSEASON:
Afewteammemberstoshepherdthisprogram.

Aroofandthreemealswhentheyare neededmost

FromNovember1sttoMarch31st eachyear,theNashvillecommunity providesover28,522bedsfor1,033 differenthomelesspeopleinmore than150congregationsinthe Nashvillearea.

Over72,217meals,16,804snacks, 12,658showersareprovidedfor homelessindividualsthroughthis PhysicalNeeds:Thisteammemberwillfocusonthephysicalneedsoftheprogram: program. inventoryingandrestockingsupplies,evaluatingandmaintaininglinens,bedding, kitchenutensilsandotheritemsasregularlyneededtosupportthisprogram.This WoodmontisahostlocationforRITI teammemberwillalsoserveasaliaisonwithhousekeepingandTheNashvilleFood eachyear.EveryFridayeveningfrom Projectasneeded. NovemberthroughMarch,SouthHall

JoinourteamtojointlyoperateWoodmontsRoomintheInnProgram.Wehavethree primaryrolesweneedtofillatthistime: Scheduling:Woodmonthasfantasticannualparticipationsomanyslotswillfill automatically.Inaddition,anonlinesignupapplicationonourwebsitewillfacilitate theschedulingprocess.Theschedulingteammemberensuresthattheslotsareall filledandconfirmsparticipationbyphonepriortothedateofservice.Formsand informationwillalsobeavailableontheWoodmont/RITIwebsitebutforthisteam memberwillmailinformationtoWoodmontparticipantswithoutcomputeraccess.

isfilledwithpeopleserving,sleeping, eating,stayingwarmandsharing Christsloveandcompassion.

Studygroups,prayergroups,social andsmallgroups,friendsandfamilies volunteerinsupportofthisincredible ministry.

Clothing:Weneedateammembertohelpusstructureoureffortstoprovidewarm clothestoourhomelessguests.Wehavelotsofgreatideasabouthowtoaccomplish thisgoalbutneedsomeonetoorchestrateandorganizeourclothingcollectionand distributionefforts.

JointheRITITeam!CalloremailMaryKiger 6154148345ormaryhkiger@gmail.com

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers October 6th

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, October 2 5:15 p.m. - Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, October 6th 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
nd

9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) Noah's Ark Claire Drowota Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Noah's Ark Christi Williams Becky Griffith Frogs (4 Yrs) Exodus Kim Sheridan Gloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Exodus Betty White Rebecca DiNapoli 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Judy Davis 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

10/5 - Carlisle Wright 10/7 - Davis Amrhein 10/9 - Jack Reynolds 10/9 - Tyler Reynolds 10/9 - Charlie Mason

Memory Verse: Is anything too hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14

Time Change
Grace Notes Children's Choir will now be on Wednesdays from 5:15-5:45 p.m. It is not too late to join in this talented group of young singers!

Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, October 2 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Jubilation Room) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); DivorceCare (The Bay); Galatians Class (200); Healthy Living, Part 1 (105); "The Jesus Way" (100); "Traveling Light" (BR); Stephen Ministry (107, Campbell Stone & Library) Thursday, October 3 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, October 6 9:00-9:30 a.m. Special Early Morning Worship Service (Garden of Prayer) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, October 7 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:00 p.m. CWF Circle 5 (105) Tuesday, October 8 6:30 a.m. CYF Guys Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 10:00 a.m. CWF Circle 6 (TNFP/CC-Nursery) 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 (105) CWF Circles 1, 3, 4 & 7 (Off-Campus) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Wisdom and strength to all parents as they raise children in our complex
world

Discernment for the Strategic Planning Committee Interest and participation in our varied mission opportunities Members who are sick, homebound, or grieving that they may be
comforted All members to find balance and peace in their daily lives

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Charlene Solliday, mother of Robin Heyne, Vanderbilt Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer, Sarah Cannon Center NEW CONCERN: Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson CONTINUING CONCERNS: Mark Christofersen Beth Shelton Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Maddie Murphy Peggy Johnson Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Gary Carrington, father of Blake Mayes Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile SYMPATHY TO: Anne-Marie Farmer and Patty Stranch and their families on the passing of their grandmother, Audrey Daniel, on Monday, September 30, in Dickson, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral at 11:00 a.m. at Taylor Funeral Home in Dickson. Sympathy To Continued Seth & Donnie Creighton Norman on the passing of Donnie's daughter, Ruthe Scruggs, on Friday, September 27. A family service will be held on Wednesday, October 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Woodmont. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Mike Fuller and Jill Peters who were united in marriage here at Woodmont on Saturday, September 28th. Blake & Abby Mclean on the birth of their daughter, Emery Grace Renich McLean, on Monday, September 30. Proud big brother is Caleb McLean; proud grandmother is Sheila Mathias and proud aunt is Becca Mathias. GIVE THANKS: Billie Brooks, mother of Cathy Williams MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

Woodmont Christian Church

3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 615.297.8563 woodmontchristian.org
Return Service Requested

Non-Profit Organization U S Postage PA ID Nashville, Tennessee Permit No. 1204

UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date Sunday School September 8 391 September 15 327 September 22 300 September 29 300 Total Atd. 862 945 789 739 Operating $ 26,533 $ 53,533 $ 54,596 $ 22,017

DEACON SCHEDULE
October 6, 2013
Communion Prep: Chris Smith Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 - Rich Sanderson Video Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers 11:00 - Paul Hardin 9:30 a.m. Don Mitchell Scott Holley Liz Holley Paula Forcht Tom Dovan Betty McHugh Laura Dovan Katherine Hartle 11:00 a.m. Bob Garrard Cathy Williams Jamie Huling Stuart Lackey Pam Hardin Monte Good Jennifer Lackey Teri Diamond 5:45 p.m. Rich Sanderson Zsa Rockey Liz Holley Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

October 6, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: October 6, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Overcoming Stumbling Blocks to Faith" Scripture: Luke 17:1-5; Hebrews 11:1 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching Sermon Title: "Dive In!" Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Hal Tevebaugh 11:00 a.m. Gene Regen and Anne Mitchell 5:45 p.m. Gene Regen

Weekly Prayer Partner

Kirks Christian Church, Collierville, TN

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

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