WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH AUGUST 22, 2017

HOMECOMING SUNDAY 2017!

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Woodmont Christian Church 615.297.8563 www.woodmontchristian.org 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, Tennessee 37215
 Jubilation Youth Choir open
to all 6-12th graders
by Moriah Domby Pirtle
Promotion Sunday kicked off another year full of
opportunities and fellowship for the youth here at
Woodmont. One of these great opportunities is the
Jubilation Youth Choir. In Jubilation, well be expanding on the
OUR MIS SION:
foundations built in Grace Notes, focusing on training our ears, and getting
Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God,
creative using our love of music to worship God. Any 6th 12th grade
sharing love, and serving others
student is welcome, no previous musical experience necessary. In addition
to the Chi-Rho and CYFs bi-annual performances, Jubilation will be singing
quarterly in both services, as well as the Hanging of the Greens, Youth
OUR CORE VA LUES:
Sunday, and a few off campus events.
Welcoming
Outstanding Worship
I am so excited to be involved with the music for the Chi-Rho and CYF
Outreach
youth groups, and to get to dive a little deeper into praise and worship with
Different Traditions
Jubilation.
Mission & Ministry
On The Move
Our first Jubilation rehearsal will be Sept. 10th. Rehearsals will be held in
Nurturing
the choir room, Sunday evenings from 5-5:45 PM before youth group.
Transforming
For more information, please email me at jubilation@woodmontcc.org.
WOODMONTS MINISTERIAL STAFF
Looking forward to a great year together! Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Rev. Justin Gung Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Rev. Chris Cox Minister of Youth & Their Families
Dr. Donovan McAbee Minister of Spiritual Formation
Farrell Mason Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Rejoice School of Ballet to be featured Michael Graham Director of Music Ministry

at the first CWF Meeting of 2017-2018

Thom Schuyler Young Adults, Missions & Outreach Director
CWFs first meeting for
the new year is Tuesday,
September 5, and will feature
Rejoice School of Ballet, one
of the many organizations
supported by Woodmonts
outreach program.
Rejoice is a non-profit ballet
school where over 85% of
the students are part of a low
income family. Their mission
is to remove the barriers that
prevent many young people
in Nashville from receiving
a quality arts education. At CWFs September meeting, we will hear about
Rejoices current activities and also be treated to a performance by two of
their talented young dancers.
All are welcome to attend! Woodonts CWF meets at 11 AM the first Tuesday
of every month from September to June with a luncheon following. Lunch
reservations may be made with the church office or a CWF circle by the
previous Thursday.
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Abby McLean Childrens Ministry Director
Katie Sheridan-Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director
Anne-Marie Farmer Small Groups & Connections Director
Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge
Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader
Mary Clare Pyron Parish Nurse
Russell Davis Accompanist
WOODMONTS SUPPORT STAFF
Chris Beck Business Administrator
Mandy Barton Brown Executive Assistant
Martha Duff Preschool Director
Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager
Jan Anderson Administrative Assistant
Matt Diffenderfer Communications Director
For assistance, please call the church office at
615.297.8563 or email info@woodmontcc.org
Get the most up-to-date information at
www.woodmontchristian.org
Woodmont Christian Church
3601 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37215
615.297.8563
www.woodmontchristian.org
 How Well Do You Understand Yourself?
by Clay Stauffer

Its been said before that we are mysteries unto ourselves. The Apostle Paul writes
those famous words to the Romans: I do not understand my own actions, for I do
not do what I want but I do the very thing that I hate. In other words, we often know
what we should do but we fail to do it. Why? Could it be that we need to gain a better
understanding of ourselves? Who we are? What motivates us? What challenges us? What
scares us? How we behave in times of stress and strength? These are all important questions
as we seek to live spiritually and form meaningful relationships with other people.

On Wednesday nights, August 30th and September 6th, we will be having a very special event in Drowota
Hall. Ian Morgan Cron, co-author of The Road Back to You, will be coming to Woodmont to give two special
presentations on the Enneagram. Dinner will be at 5:30 and his talk will begin at 6 pm. The Enneagram is an
ancient personality typing system that helps us better understand ourselves and others. It is over 2000 years old
but it was not written down until the 1970s. It helps us to come to terms with our own personalities and why we
do what we do. Our personality is the way we cope in the world and it often hides our true essence, who God
created us to be. Everybody has one number and it was basically determined by the time we were five years old.
However, you will resonate with one or two other number and may have a hard time determining exactly what
your number is. Here are the NINE PERSONALITY TYPES:

TYPE 1 The Perfectionist Ethical, dedicated and reliable, they are motivated by a desire to live the right way,
improve the world, and avoid fault and blame.
TYPE 2 The Helper Warm, caring, and giving, they are motivated by a need to be loved and needed, and to
avoid acknowledging their own needs.
TYPE 3 The Performer Success oriented, image conscious and wired for productivity, they are motivated by a
need to be (or appear to be) successful and to avoid failure.
TYPE 4 The Romantic Creative, sensitive and moody, they are motivated by a need to be understood,
experience their oversized feelings, and avoid being ordinary.
TYPE 5 The Investigator Analytical, detached, and private, they are motivated by a need to gain knowledge,
conserve energy and avoid relying on others.
TYPE 6 The Loyalist - Committed, practical, and witty, they are worst case scenario thinkers who are motivated
by fear and the need for security.
TYPE 7 The Enthusiast Fun, spontaneous, and adventurous, they are motivated by a need to be happy, to plan
stimulating experiences and to avoid pain.
TYPE 8 The Challenger Commanding, intense, and confrontational, they are motivated by a need to be strong
and avoid feeling weak or vulnerable.
TYPE 9 The Peacemaker Pleasant, laid back, and accommodating, they are motivated by a need to keep the
peace, merge with others, and avoid conflict. (The Road Back To You pp.25-26)

I think we can all admit that we live in a world where people need to understand each other better. We are often
quick to judge and slow to listen. The Enneagram is a tool that can help with that. It will open our eyes in many
relationships and give us a better understanding of ourselves. Join us for these two special nights (Aug. 30th and
Sept. 6th). They should be very enlightening and beneficial!

Blessings,

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 Homecoming Sunday 2017
Photos by Steve Lowry

REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR 2017-2018

If youve already registered your children, thank you!
woodmontchristian.org/register
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Waiting in Hope
by Anne-Marie Farmer
Small groups at Woodmont Christian Church
organize around many points of connection a
specific interest, a topic of study, life stages, and
shared challenges. This week, I want to spotlight
a new small group for the fall that will connect
and support women facing a challenge with
which many in our congregation have struggled
infertility. A Woodmont chapter of the national
ministry Waiting in Hope will be led by two of our
members, Julie Mangus and SaraKate Hooper.
SaraKate expressed that, Through prayer, self-
reflection, and meditation on Gods word, I hope
to provide a place of healing and support for
women, like myself, who wrestle with faith along
the journey of infertility.
There will be a kickoff event on Thursday,
August 31 at 6:30 at Campbell West, the former
parsonage just behind the church property. The
group will then meet every other Wednesday at
6:30 p.m. in Campbell West after our Fellowship
Dinner. If you know of friends or family members
who might benefit from this group, please let
them know that it is available and they are
invited.
For more details, please contact
Julie (julienyc1114y@yahoo.com) or
SaraKate (allsk@aol.com).
Waiting in Hope is a national organization
that aims to encourage, support and embrace
those struggling through the grief of difficulty
conceiving. If you are dealing with infertility,
miscarriage, adoption or prolonged waiting,
their goal is to help you find hope in waiting.
Waiting in Hope believes there is hope to be
found during this season of waiting and that
genuine, life-giving help can come from others
walking this journey together.
Sunday, August 27
8:15 a.m. Seekers Bible Study, Room 105
9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
9:45 a.m. Worship at The Bridge, Drowota Hall
10:45 a.m. Life in the Balance class, Room 100
11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
12:15 p.m.
5:45 p.m.
Intro to Woodmont luncheon, Boardroom
Youth Group, Youth Wing
Monday, August 28
3:30 p.m. Geezers Mens Bible Study, Boardroom
Tuesday, August 29
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone
6:00 p.m. Handbells practice, Choir Room
Wednesday, August 30
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group, Room 100
7:00 a.m. Original Mens Bible Study, Room 105
7:00 a.m. Younger Mens Bible Study, Boardroom
5:30 p.m. Holy Yoga with Brooke Lovelace, 105
5:30 p.m. Grace Notes practice, Kids Commons
5:30 p.m. Understanding Yourself Part 1 with Ian Morgan
Cron, Drowota Hall
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
Thursday, August 31
5:00 p.m. Waiting in Hope kickoff event, Campbell West
Woodmonts DivorceCare leaders: Janet Wall & Anne Stauffer
DivorceCare - Your Safe Place
Divorce, separation and relationship crisis bring about a complex
set of emotions such as depression, anxiety, fear, anger, grief,
loneliness and more. We know firsthand because weve been
there. Our doors are open to lead you through a 13 week
healing process offering education, recovery and peer support.
You will experience understanding and encouragement through
professional videos and honest discussion.
Our next 13 week series begins Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017.
You are not required to come to all of the classes and you may
join in at any time. We will meet weekly from 6:15-7:45 PM in The
Bay Room, room 111, lower level of Woodmont Christian Church,
next to the kitchen. There is a $20 registration fee for the entire
course which includes a workbook. Childcare is available.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 ELDERS & DEACONS SERVING
9:30 AM - Informal Sanctuary Worship
Service Coordinator - Tom Dovann
Video Camera - Benson Hadley
So. Entrance Greeter/Offering - Nick Holscher
Greeter/Offering - Jennifer Drinnon
Greeter/Offering - Anne Arney
Greeter/Offering - Jim Batson
Usher/Cleanup - Billy Crawford
Usher/Cleanup - Lindi Jobe
Usher/Cleanup - April Gung
Usher/Cleanup - Pam Groom
Bread - Fran Stewart
Cup - Mark Christofersen
9:45 AM - The Bridge Worship
Service Coordinator - Neil Kunkel
Usher/Offering/ Cleanup - Sabrina Kronk
Usher/Offering/ Cleanup - Mari-Kate Hopper
Usher/Offering/ Cleanup - Lowell Stokes
Usher/Offering/ Cleanup - Erik Milam
Bread/Cup: Jerry Johnson
BY YOUR PRESENCE AND YOUR GIFTS:
SUNDAY
DATE: SCHOOL:
JULY 30 257
AUGUST 6 258
AUGUST 13 290
AUGUST 20 475
This fall will study Present Over Perfect by
Shauna Niequist. This group is open to any
woman in the congregation.
11 AM - Traditional Sanctuary Worship
Service Coordinator - Becca Robinson
Video Camera - Renee Lewis
So. Entrance Usher/Offering - Phil Schmutz
Greeter/Offering - Denise Sesler
Greeter/Offering - Mike Robinson
Greeter/Offering - Jeff Cobble
Usher/Cleanup - Ceci Billington
Usher/Cleanup - Terrell McWhirter
Usher/Cleanup - Rusty Lewis
Cleanup/Flowers - LeAnn Stokes
Bread - Faye Tevebaugh
Cup - Sandra Kyne
Hospital: Jade Forlidas
Communion Prep: Margaret Organ
TOTAL
ATTENDANCE: OPERATING:
707 $39,990
625 $44,015
797 $21,508
998 $95,912
Womens Bible Study
meets at new time
Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday
of the month, with the
exception of September, from
9:30am (new time)- 10:45am in
Room 200.
Childcare is provided in the
church nursery.
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"What Did Jesus Ask?"
Available in Woodmonts
Bookstore
Companion Resource for the
Tough Questions of Jesus series
PRAYERS FOR OUR
CHURCH FAMILY:
SYMPATHY TO:
Gerard Stranch and family on the loss
of Gerards grandmother, Charlotte
Branstetter (age 93) on August 14, 2017.
NEW CONCERNS:
Polly Keith and her sister,
Cathy Reynolds
IN THE HOSPITAL:
Mike Shipp
CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Willie Bandy, Woodcrest
LuAnn Brent
Ben and Gayle Cherry
JoAnn Patterson
Vicki Phillips
Tammy Regen, daughter in law of Gene
and Elizabeth Regen. Knoxville, TN
Al Richardson, Belmont Village
Robbie Richardson, Woodcrest
Wilbur Sensing
Beverly Small
Gus Stranch, son of Gerard & Patty Stranch
Bruce Thompson
Kevin Weldon, son of John and
Rosemary Weldon
Pam Zimmermans mother, Winchester
WOODMONTS ELDERS ASK
YOU TO PRAY FOR:
All our children and youth as they are
promoted to the next grade.
Those harmed by fires & floods.
Those injured or killed by hate crimes in
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Those killed or injured by the terrorist
attack in Barcelona.
Our Senior Minister, Dr. Clay Stauffer,
as he celebrates his first 10 years at
Woodmont.
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