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~ Walk Thru Bethlehem is December 14th ~

Walk Thru Bethlehem is Two Weeks Away and We Need Your Help!
Potter's Shop at Walk Thru Bethlehem
One of the shops at WTB is the Potter's Shop and it has two exciting parts:
1. The first is where the hand built pots are made. Sign up either on www.Walk-ThruBethlehem.com or with Steve Smith's sign up sheet - download it by clicking HERE.
2. The other side of the potter's shop is the potter's wheel where we make oil lamps,
cups and bowls. For that one the shifts are different (much shorter) and you can sign up on
Steve's sign up board located in the Gathering Hall during Sunday morning worship or by
contacting Cyril Stewart, cyril@cyrilstewart.com or (615) 207-5959. If you haven't done it
before, it does require training before Walk Thru Bethlehem. That training will be held during
the last half of this Wednesday's Chili Supper and again from 9:45 to 11:30 am this Sunday
morning, December 7th. The location is at the end of the 2nd floor hall in the Youth Wing next
to room 243. If that doesn't work please contact Cyril. When you come to training wear
clothes that you don't mind getting stained by the clay.
Who can do this? Anyone whose legs are long enough to reach the kick-wheel and who
doesn't mind getting a little messy!

Meals Provided During Set-Up and Tear Down*

Monday, Dec. 15th: Lunch for 25+
Tuesday, Dec. 16th: Lunch for 25+

Snacks*
For during set-up and tear down (Dec. 8th-16th)

Fresh Bamboo*
Cut on the morning of Saturday, Dec.13th and brought to the church.

Cookie Baking*
Sesame Cookie Baking is Saturday, Dec. 6th, 9:30 am - ?? in the WCC kitchen.

*If you are interested in helping out with meals, snacks, bamboo or cookies
please contact Pam Hardin at pamhardin92@gmail.com or (615) 641-2287.
For those that need child care during set-up - child care up to age 5 is provided Monday, Dec.
8th from 9:00 am-12:00 pm for parents who want to help.

WTB Costume Check Out Schedule

Dates/Times at the top floor of the Mansion:
Dec. 7: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dec. 10: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sunday Worship and Prayer at Woodmont

Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Second Sunday of Advent - Peace
Sermon: "Longing for Peace"
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6, John 14:25-27
Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching

The Bridge, ReImagine Worship - 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Advent Series - Peace
Sermon: "The Gift of Peace"
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6, John 14:25-27
Trey Flowers, preaching
In the midst of this gift-giving season, we are reminded of Jesus' parting gift to his
disciples: "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you".

This Christmas, how can we give as Jesus gives rather than as the world gives?

The Elders of Woodmont Request You Join Them in Prayer For:

The families receiving Angel Tree gifts - a blessing for both the family and the
one who gives!
Those constrained by loneliness during Advent/Christmas. May hope and
community fill their spiritual emptiness!
Those who have purchased poinsettias in memory of family and friends, a joyful
reminder of Christmases past!
Continued success in our Walk Thru Bethlehem ministry!

News, Events & Announcements

TWO CLASS OPPORTUNITIES NOT TO BE MISSED!
Dr. Richard Beaty Speaks
This Sunday, December 7th at 9:30 am in Room 105
Dr. Beaty is a former Professor of New Testament at Rhodes College and led
an archaeological dig at Sepphoris, four miles from Nazareth and will
speak on Sepphoris where Jesus spent time growing up and did carpentry
work with his father. Everyone is welcome!

Wildly Popular Speaker Returns to Woodmont in January

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at
Vanderbilt will be back again in January. Dr. Levine has just written a new
book on the Parables of Jesus. Woodmont members are invited to attend her
lectures at Congregation Micah on January 6 - The Prodigal Son, January 13 The Good Samaritan, and January 20 - The Laborers in the Vineyard. For more
information and directions to Congregation Micah, click HERE.
On Sunday mornings, January 4 and 11, Dr. Levine will be speaking at
Woodmont at 9:30 am in Room 105. Topics: January 4 - What's Going On in
the Middle East? and January 11 - The Parables of Jesus.

GETTING THE LOVE YOU WANT COUPLES WEEKEND WORKSHOP

January 16-18, 2015
Presented by Jeannie Ingram, M.A., and Rod Kochtitzky, M.Div.
This is an intensive two-day workshop for married and unmarried couples to rediscover the joy
and spiritual potential of being together while using their relationship for personal change and
growth. The workshop is based on Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix,
Ph.D., and Helen LaKelley Hunt, authors of Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples
and Marriage Made Simple.

This workshop is especially helpful to couples who...

Need a weekend to focus on their marriage away from all distractions, including home, family
and work, are beginning a relationship they want to last, seek a deeper, richer relationship with
a partner, have experienced conflict and want to understand the underlying reasons, are in a
difficult relationship and want to resolve conflicts, have considered separation or divorce, and
want to decide if the marriage or relationship can be saved.
Partners will learn:
Why they were attracted to each other, why some of their personal expectations of marriage
are not met, how to identify the true sources of conflict in the relationship, how to use conflicts
as pathways to closeness, healing and growth, how to create the security and closeness for a
lasting marriage, how to break through illusions and projections, how to end destructive cyclescommunicate in constructive ways, how to manage intense feelings; anger, jealousy and
distrust and how to focus on maintaining love and stability rather than arguing to view their
partner with greater compassion and understanding to regain the joy, fun and closeness in the
relationship.

Visit http://jeannieingram.com/ for more information or to REGISTER!

This Wednesday, December 3rd, 5:35 pm in Drowota Hall

Learn All About Walk Thru Bethlehem!
MENU
Three Kinds of Chili (beef, chicken and veggie) With Fixin's
Rolls, Salad and Dessert
The meal will be provided by The Nashville Food Project. While there is no set fee for
this meal, we encourage you to support their work with a donation.
Please Pick Up Your Wreaths in the Mansion
If you purchased a wreath through the Boy Scouts and haven't picked it up, please stop by the
Mansion to do so. We are open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. If you have
not paid for your wreath, you may do so when picking it up.

Our Children's Ministry is Growing.. and We've Added a NEW Class - Puppies!
Puppies Class -18 month olds through young 2's will meet in Room 134 (formerly the 3 year
old Pandas classroom), taught by Tami Buchanan, Bonnie Burks, and Lucy Meador. We are
attempting to personally reach out to parents of all children eligible for this class, but for more
information, please contact Children's Minister Justin Gung at jgung@woodmontcc.org or
Sarah Drury at 383-6551. The 3 year olds (Pandas class) is moving across the hall to room
131 - same teachers, same children, just a different room. No other classes are affected.

Photos of Hanging of the Greens and the Tasting Party Available for Viewing
To see photos from Sunday November 30th's special events - Hanging of the Greens and The

Tasting Party, click HERE. If you do not have a password call the church office.

Congratulations to Curt and Grace Johnson on the birth of their daughter, Margaret Ann
Johnson, on November 13th. Proud big sister is Hannah Grace and very proud grandparents
are Pam and Al Richardson.
Sunday School Classes - 9:30 a.m.
Disciples Class - 9:30 a.m. in Rm 105
This is a lecture and discussion class focused on the Scriptures and how they speak to our
lives today. This class is led by Dr. Roy Stauffer, who has nearly 40 years of experience in
ministry and theology.
Challenge Class - 9:30 am - Rm 200
This adult class discusses contemporary issues from a Christian perspective using a variety of
formats including lecture / discussion, small group discussion, guest speakers, video lectures,
and member reports.
Young Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. in the Boardroom
This class offers an open forum for in-depth reading and discussion of scripture.
Spiritual Journeys Class for Women - 9:30 a.m. in The Bay
This class addresses the practical and spiritual needs of the woman of 2014 in a most unique
way. Warm and confidential friendship, fresh innovative lectures, real life application, retreats,
special workshops all combine to bless and develop the soul for further discipleship.

Sunday School Classes - 11:00 a.m.

Reflections Class - 11:00 a.m. in Rm 200
The Reflections Class is a Bible and issue based class that thrives on discussion and group
participation. Participants explore important questions of the Christian faith.
Spiritual Journeys Class (co-ed) - 2nd Hour - 11:00 a.m. in The Bay
This class is a coed confidential group dedicated to sharing its "experience, strength, and hope"
based upon the twelve steps of life in Christ and spiritual principles for more abundant living.
Pathways Class - 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom
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 including marriage, prayer,
and growing our faith. Come join us!
Points of View Class - 11:00 a.m. in Room 105
Randy Smith and Beth Patillo are teaching a series of classes on Marcus Borg's book, The
Heart of Christianity: Rediscovering a Life of Faith. It is a lively, interactive class that will both
challenge and affirm your beliefs in Christianity. All Woodmont members and visitors are
welcome.

Cares and Upholding Our Church

Date
November 9
November 16
November 23

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS

Sunday School
Total Atd.
Operating
367
871
$23,860
362
798
$30,659
306
827
$37,023

November 30

323

838
$22,868
WORSHIP SERVICES - December 7
Second Sunday of Advent - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Clay Stauffer, Preaching
Sermon: "Longing for Peace"
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6, John 14:25-27
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge
Trey Flowers, Preaching
Sermon: "The Gift of Peace"
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6, John 14:25-27
ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY - December 7
9:00 a.m.
Jack Derryberry and Emmie Thomas
11:00 a.m.
Pat Malone and Rich Sanderson
5:15 p.m.
Bryan Sargent
DEACON SCHEDULE - December 7
Communion Prep:
Patricia Taylor
Service Coordinators:
9:30 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 - Open
Video Camera:
9:30 - Christy Brown 11:00 - Janet Wall
Deacons - 9:30 a.m.
Laura Beth Brown
Kasey Clymer
Mark Clymer
Laura Dovan
Roy Jordan
Betty McHugh
Peggy Burrahm
Chris Smith
Deacons - 11:00 a.m.
Cynthia Beck
Chad Greer
Tim Perry
Cathy Williams
Darden Copeland
Nick Forlidas
Catie Pratt

Barbara Sullivan
The Bridge Deacons - 5:15 p.m.
Jay Everett
Adam Sloan
Rebecca Everett
Scott Holley
Liz Holley
Weekly Prayer Partner
First Christian Church, Bells, TN

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