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Volume 40 - Issue 5
Join us for a family-friendly Super Bowl Party Hosted by The Bridge - This Sunday, February 5th @ 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall
(see page 5 for more details)
MISSION STATEMENT - GROWING DISCIPLES OF CHRIST BY SEEKING GOD, SHARING LOVE AND SERVING OTHERS CORE VALUES: W- WELCOMING; O- OUTSTANDING WORSHIP; O- OUTREACH; D- DIFFERENT TRADITIONS;
M- MISSION & MINISTRY; O- ON THE MOVE; N- NURTURING; T- TRANSFORMING
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 2012
This is not an instantaneous process. And it certainly comes and goes, just as we wander to and fro from Gods embrace. But it is a reality that is best illustrated, in my humble opinion, by the Parable of the Loving Father. When the prodigal son - who had chased after the world, found rejection, and ended up in the muckety muck of the world was still a long way off, the father saw him, took off running, and embraced him with hugs and kisses. It was party time! This is our God who loves you and me. And it is this love that drives out all fear. I shared a story with the youth this weekend about our God who is love. When I worked at a homeless mission, there was a man there named Perry. Perry was quite difficult to deal with. He was quite sick suffering from cancer, AIDS, mental illness, substance abuse and his poor life choices had alienated him from those around him, especially family and friends. Perry had chased after the world and the world had rejected him. However, there were moments when Gods light shone through his darkness and the goodness within broke through. When Perry ended up in the hospital for the last time, he was completely alone. In fact, on his hospital form he put down the homeless mission as his emergency contact. So when the end was in sight, I was called to visit. Reluctantly, I went to his bedside, and eventually somehow got up the courage to ask him, Perry, are you ready? You know, in that moment I was more fearful than he was, because he looked straight in my eye and said, Pastor Kent, God is pure love. God is pure love. There was no fear in this all-consuming pure love of God, only loving acceptance and the confidence of eternal life. May we be a love-consumed people! Allow God to embrace you with kisses and throw a party for you. Live in peace, all fears driven out, secure in Gods pure Love. We love because God first loved us. Hallelujah! ~Kent
Adult
February 1, 2012
Education
Sunday School
February 5, 2012
9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) Led by Guest Teacher Challenge Class (200) "The Language of God" Led by Susan Hammonds-White Young Adult Class (Boardroom) "Edgar Cayce/Nostradamus and Futuring" Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay Room) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer 11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (Open to Men Also) (The Bay Room) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) Led by Guest Teacher Points of View (105) "Disciples History" Led by Ralph Parsons
Thank You
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the blood drive. We received 23 units of blood which can save up to 69 lives. What a wonderful way to give back to the community, thank you! Blessings, Mary Clare Carpenter
Youth Happenings
Week of January 30, 2012 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012 5:45 p.m. 5-Star Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study in Room 235 7:30 p.m. Dismissal FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 CYF hosts Room In the Inn & Lock In 5:00 p.m. Arrive South Hall: Set up, serve, host, clean up Saturday 8 a.m. Dismissal and parent pick-up SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2012 9:30 a.m. Chi Rho Sunday school offered 9:30 a.m. Worship in sanctuary 10:30 a.m. Jubilation rehearsal 11:00 a.m. All Youth Fellowship (Room 235) 11:15 a.m. Chi Rho & CYF Sunday school Noon Dismissal 5:00 p.m. Super Bowl Party at The Bridge (for the whole family!) Have a great week! Kent, Lesley & Thom
Join us for a family-friendly Super Bowl Party February 5 5:15 p.m. WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH DROWOTA HALL hosted by The Bridge
The game will be on the 13 foot HD big screen, complete with movie theater sound and halftime entertainment. Well bring: pizza hot dogs nachos & more! What can you bring? 1) a friend 2) a can of soup to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank so we can make this a "Souper Bowl Party! Wear your tailgate attire and cheer on your favorite team!
CWF
Property Committee Meeting Monday, February 6th 6:30 p.m. in Room 107
Time for us to put our heads together and do a bit of planning. Good things to report and exciting things to look forward to. If you have any items you would like on the agenda, please get them to me at bbmchugh@comcast.net by Friday, February 3rd. We need your best thinking, so please plan to be there. See ya then, and I'll bring the donuts. Steve McHugh
5-Star Dinner
Wednesday, February 8th 5:45 p.m. in Drowota Hall
CWF
GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY, February 7th 11:00 A.M. ROOM 105/DROWOTA HALL The guest speaker at the February 7 meeting will be Woodmont's new Minister, Rev. Justin Gung. Remember to make your reservation. If you have not been contacted by a Circle caller, call Bette Jefcoat at 952-2813. **CWF Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 107**
Menu:
Southern Barbeque Chicken Baked Beans Garlic Cheese Grits Cranberry Spinach Salad Fresh Apple Cake Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Ice Cream Pizza for the kids
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 through 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.
Thank You
Dear Woodmont: We want to extend our appreciation for your continuing support and prayers for our daughter, Laurie. She is now doing well and we are certain your prayers helped in her recovery. Woodmont will always be a special place to us and we are most grateful for each of you. Blessings, Claire and Charlotte Berry
You are not alone If you need a confidential and caring Stephen Minister to talk with when you go through lifes transitions or difficult times, call Kathy Patten (838-4957).
Construction Coming
The board has recently approved moving forward on a new construction project. The roof that runs between the bridge and the sanctuary unfortunately drains directly onto the concrete ledge and outer walkways. This water ends up damaging the walls and doors with potential for more extensive damage to other structures. Damage has been manageable up to this point. The plan is to extend the roof so that the rain will drain onto the ground rather than into the building. The Property committee has thoroughly investigated this problem. We feel that now is the time to move forward with the construction. This project will be financed through the property reserve fund. No money will be borrowed to complete this task. Our hope is that the construction will be completed in a reasonable period of time. Significant effort has been directed maintaining the structural integrity and beauty of our property. ~Porter Meadors
Pillowcases Needed!!
Have Gently used or new pillowcases you do not know what to do with? ...Don't throw them away! Our knitters group will be making pillowcase dresses to send with our missionaries down to Haiti. If you're interested in:
8000 miles for 8000 kids! Thank you Woodmont. When the Woodmont Group traveled to Guatemala last summer, we had the privilege of joining the celebratory steps to complete the 8000 mile walk made by CFCA founder (age 75!) and staff. 8000 miles, with the goal of shedding light on families in poverty. The walk inspired an effort to find sponsors for 8000 children, one child for every mile walked. Through the rain, we rode, we walked and finally, we ran up the final hill to the CFCA center. It is an understatement to say that it was a huge day of celebration in the city of San Lucas. At the time, about 1600 children and aging adults had been sponsored during the time frame of the walk. We wondered how they would ever make it to 8000, and we were a part of the solution. Thank you Woodmont for helping spread the Love to these people in need. Woodmont has focused its sights on Guatemala, but CFCA works in 22 countries and helps over 300,000 children and aging worldwide. You can learn more about CFCA, the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, at cfcausa.org and you can Like CFCA on Facebook. Muchas gracias, many thanks!
Stars (2 Yrs) Jesus and the Children Claire Drowota Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Jesus' Disciples Sarah Drury Frogs (4 Yrs) Who is the Greatest? Kim Sheridan Joy & Gloria Jackson
Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Who is the Greatest? Laurie Cooper J.C. or Catie Pratt Children's Church Rebecca Reeder Kathryn Welch Ronda Hirst Christ Quest Youth Presentation on Lester/Guatemala Trip Donuts: Tammy King
CALLINGALL5thGRADERS DisciplesClass2012
TheupcomingDisciplesClassisdesignedtopreparechildrenin5thgradeorolderfor baptism,communion,andchurchmembership.Toregisteryourchild,pleasecontact TreyFlowersattflowers@woodmontcc.org.RegistrationsduebyFebruary17. KeyDates: WeeklyClassSessionsWednesdaynightsinSouthHallApril11and25;May2,9,and16dinner from5:306:00p.m.,classfrom6:007:00p.m. WelcomePartyTuesday,March6,5:307:30p.m.(meetatthechurchandtakebustoPumpitUp) ConfessionofFaithSunday,April15during9:30a.m.service OvernightRetreatFriday,April27at6:00pmuntilSaturday,April28at8:00a.m.(atWoodmont) BaptismSundaySunday,May20during9:30am.service(followedbyareceptioninyourchild's honor)
Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, February 1st 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105) Younger Mens Bible Study (BR) 5:45 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR) Divorce Care (The Bay) Bible Study Class (105) Financial Peace University (200) Stephen Ministry (100, 107, Library) 2012 Haiti Mission Trip Mtg. (BR) Thursday, February 2nd 9:00 a.m. Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore on Thursday Classes (200, BR, CYF, Chi Rho, Jubilation Room) Sunday, February 5th 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship 4:00 p.m. Leadership Woodmont (107) Youth (235) 4:45 p.m. Woodmont Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, February 6th 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) 6:00 p.m. CWF Circle 5 (105) Tuesday, February 7th 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 10:00 a.m. CWF Board Meeting (107) 11:00 a.m. CWF General Meeting (105/DH) 11:30 a.m. Tai Chi Class (CYF) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (234)
Sharyn Beck Wilson, sister of Dennis Beck, North Haven, CT Bill Carpenter Sr., father of Bill Carpenter Dalia Gerrish, aunt of Mitchell Martin Jackie Crandell Davis, daughter of Bonnie Crandell Clarice Smith, grandmother of Nikki Schmutz Anita Pointer, friend of Teri Diamond Sheila Fitzgerald, friend of Faye Tevebaugh Pauline Gilpatrick, mother-in-law of Ann Arney Courtney Cooke, great-niece of Fred and Nancy Turner, Atlanta, GA Cynthia Wright, mother of Holly Ahlbin, Memphis, TN Hannah Keim, daughter of Will Keim (friend of Clay Stauffer) Annie Krantz, grandmother of Paul Hardin Donnie McAbee, father of Donovan McAbee, South Carolina Lisa Patterson, daughter of visitor, Sandy Wolverton, friend of Heidi Eckert, Des Moines, IA Family of Grace Hamilton, child at WCPS
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.
UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH BY Date January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 January 29 OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Sunday School 111 293 288 376 301 Total Atd. 446 839 778 834 776 Operating $150,829 $ 24,348 $ 23,298 $ 30,293 $ 18,267
DEACON SCHEDULE
February 5, 2012
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Kristen Malone 9:30 - Robert Howell 11:00 - Nick Small 9:30 - Paula Forcht 11:00 - Jim Thomas 11:00 a.m. Don Mitchell Martha Hobby Deb LaForge Steve LaForge Alison Bueschen Mart Sesler Rich Sanderson MaryLynn Skinner
February 5, 2012
9:30 a.m. Lisa McGinty Jay Hollomon Jack Derryberry Faye Tevebaugh Milly Moore Pam Hardin Paul Hardin Anne-Marie Farmer
9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Hal Tevebaugh 11:00 a.m. Polly Keith and Mike Brent