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MissionStatement

Growing

Disciples of ChristbySeeking God,Sharing Love

andServing Others

Core Values:

WelcomingOutstanding Worship

OutreachDifferent TraditionsMission & MinistryOn the MoveNurturingTransforming

2013 Areas of FocusPrayer - Presence - Peace

woodmontchristian.org

THESPIREA B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e

Volume 41, Issue 15 April 15, 2013

Sunday, April 14

Melanie McConnellDisciples Class

Affirmation of Faith

Baptism ofTopher EndressCongratulations to our new member,

Topher, who was baptized at The Bridge!Topher is a first year student at Vanderbilt

Divinity School and will be joining theWoodmont staff as a Ministerial Intern this fall.

ChildDedication

Chloe MaeDouglas

Parents:Shane & Heather

Douglas

Welcome to Our New Member

Sean & Lori Buck

April 7, 2013

(See more details on page 2)

Woodmont Families! Join us foOur First Overnight Family

Retreat at Bethany HillsApril 27-28

(see more details on page 6)

https://woodmontchristian.org/https://woodmontchristian.org/

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TheSpire is published weekly by: Woodmont ChristianChurch (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-93601 Hillsboro Road email: wcc@woodmontcc

Nashville, TN 37215 Kim Adair, EdVisit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org Copyright 2

If you ever drive through Franklin, Tennessee, you're bound to see a building that will turn your head. Aold industrial plant, it was once the proud home of Dortch Stove Works. In its day, it was the most modestove plant in America! But modern became old, old became vacant, and vacant became decayed. In fact

sat idle for years, falling into such disrepair that, when Calvin Lehew purchased it, people laughed. Undaunted, Lehew, a mwith both vision and gumption, worked tirelessly to give the building new life and purpose. Today, the space is abuzz w

fine restaurants, unique stores, an art gallery, a theater, and even an animal rescue shelter. This one-of-a-kind complex is apnamedThe Factory. What Calvin Lehew did was take an old, beat-up factory that had presumably seen its best days arestoreit; though its outer shell looks much the same, its interior is completely new.

We all know the stress and strain of modern life and its deleterious effects on the soul. Pay enough tuition in the School Hard Knocks and your soul can become just like that old industrial plant in Franklin - empty, tired, beat-up, run down, evruined. Wouldn't it be great if each of us had our own Calvin Lehew? Though our outer shell might look the same, wouldn'be great for our interior to be made new? In a word, wouldn't it be great to berestored?

Special small groups present in the church aim to do just that - restore folks to who they are meant to be in Jesus ChriThey're a part of an outreach ministry of the Y.M.C.A. called Restoreand they meet at the church on Thursday night. Thesmall groups are "intimate communities of hope and healing" in which folks can find help for all sorts of ailments of the sou

anxiety, grief, relational stress, self-esteem issues, hopelessness, and more. InRestore, the fellowship is deep, the teachingpowerful, and the change is lasting.

Don't believe me? Perhaps it's best to hear from some of the church members involved inRestore. Says one: "Participatiin a Restore Ministries small group helped to set in motion for me a spiritual rebirth and ever-deepening journey with oliving, loving God. If your soul is seeking change or searching for more, I challenge you to step into aJ ourney to Freedosmall group!" Says another: "Restore classes have given me the ability to better understand where my feelings are comifrom and to distinguish my feelings from how I act. These skills are great for communication with my spouse and otherFinally, Rich Sanderson, who serves on the board ofRestore, says, "There are so many in need who simply do not realize homuch better their lives can be. Restoresmall groups allow us to realize that we are not alone. Restorecan be the answer fmany."

Curious? GiveRestorea try! What's there to lose? These short-term small groups only last a season, but the benefits laslifetime. For more information, contact the Green Hills Y.M.C.A., Rich Sanderson, or me. Who knows? You may be just ostep away from realizing the promise of Jeremiah 30:17 - "They have called you an outcast: 'It is Zion, for whom no ocares!' But I, the Lord, will heal your wounds andrestoreyou to health."

J eremiah 30:17by Rev. Justin Gung,Minister of Families & Young Adults

Reservations must be made in advance - contact Mary Welsh Oweat mwowen@brookdaleliving.com. If you would like to donate som

flowers from your garden to help decorate the event, please contactSarah Drury at 383-6551 or sarahcampbelldrury@gmail.com.

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Singing is simply an extension of speech.What I mean by that is this. If you take anysyllable and extend it for a few seconds, it

results in a discernible pitch. Try it. It may sound a littlestrange, but you'll get the point. In a sense, it is taking a

normal part of our lives- speaking, and stretching it intosomething special- singing.

Lots of instruments started with humble beginnings andevolved (stretched, if you will) to become the modern dayinstruments with which we are most familiar. Valves onbrass instruments, e.g., enabled players to extend the tubingalternatives that allow instrumentalists a greater variety ofnotes. Piano resonance grew leaps and bounds when the castiron harp (frame) allowed longer strings in the bass.

Often in life, it is the art of stretching a little outside

our comfort zones that makes a difference in others' lives.

Extending our reach to include the marginalized, tunpopular, the disenfranchised, can not only help others, balso aid us in our own Christian growth.

We Woodmonters are now in our yearly stewardsh

campaign. Take some time to prayerfully consider yo"norm" and see if you can extend your giving to honor Gand continue the wonderful ministries of Woodmont ChristChurch. It will, most likely, result in harmonious music fall.

Lord, help us to extend ourselvesto those that can use our help.

The day for building your walls will come, the day fextending your boundaries. Micah 7:11

~Michael

Extension Chordsby Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

Youth This Week(April 15-21)

Wednesday, April 175:30 p.m. 5-Star Dinner6:30 p.m. Bible Study/Jubilationin Room 2357:30 p.m. Dismissal

Sunday, April 219:30 a.m. Worship10:30 a.m. JUBILATION11:30 a.m. Chi Rho & CYFSunday SchoolNoon Dismissal3:30 p.m. Go-Karts & Putt-Putt

(Chi Rho & CYF - Please bring $10)

Mark Your CalendarsMay 3:Youth Sunday RehearsalMay 5:Youth Sunday & Senior BanquetSummer Church Camp ScheduleJune 2-8: CYFJune 30-July 6: EightersJuly 21-27: Chi Rho

WCC YOUTH Wednesday NightApri l 17

6:30 p.m.DivorceCare (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and J anet Wall

Food, Poverty, and Hunger in Nashville (BR)Led by Tallu Quinn

Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) - Led by Katie Noss

6:35 p.m.The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews Bible Study (105)Led by Pete Kyne

Sunday SchoolApri l 21

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105)"Money: Servant or Master?" - Led by Pete Kyne

Challenge Class (200)"Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Bob Herrick

Young Adult Class (Boardroom)"Rob Bell: Love Wins" - Led by Rob Quinn

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)"Real Hope: How to Find It and How to Keep It"Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

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)"Beyond Convenience" - Led by Marcella Derryberry

Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King

Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian"

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The deadline for articles and announcements to go inT

Spireis Friday by Noon. Please send submissions to Kat kadair@woodmontcc.org. Thanks!

Menu - April 17

Mexican Chicken Casserole

Delicious Black Beans

and RiceMixed Green Salad

Southern Chess Squares

Fudge Brownies

Pizza for the kids

Menu - April 24

Gram's Meaty Lasagna

Savory Spinach Lasagna

Caesar SaladGarlic Bread

Chocolate Amaretto Cakewith Whipped Cream

Pizza for the kids

5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights

5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connectioncard," by c alling the chu rch of fice (297-8563), emailing the churchoffice at sspivy @woodmontcc.org . or thru the website at:www.woodmon tchri stian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4and family c ap $28.

Newsletter

Deadline

New Stewardship Seriesat The Bridge - April 14-28

Sermon Videos Now Available

Online Each WeekClick "Sermons" under the Worship menu to view

and/or listen to the latest Woodmont sermons each week

Were you out of town last Sunday? Forget an important quotyou wanted to write down? Need some inspiration in the midof your week? Check out the sermons page on the Woodmon

website at www.woodmontchristian.org (under the "Worship"drop down menu). Beginning with the sermon from EasterSunday, we will post both a video and an MP3 audio file ofweekly sermons from the morning services and The Bridge.

You can watch the sermon video online or download the audifile to your iPod or computer.

Brett, Marisa & Caroline Taveau

Spire Correctionfrom last week:

Welcome to Our

New Members!On the front page Mrs. Taveau's

name was mistakenly listed as

Melissa. Mrs. Taveau's name is

Marisa. Join us in welcoming this

sweet family!

If you would like to reserve a room at thechurch to meet, please contact Kim atthe church office (297-8563) or email

(kadair@woodmontcc.org) to make

your reservation. Thanks!

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This month our GEMS program will be presented by Woodmont member, Judge Seth Norman, founder of thfirst court-operated "Residential Drug Court" in the country. We will hear some of the success stories, as weas, how other states have adopted this program. This will be an informative and inspiring meeting. Mark you

GEMS

GEMSTuesday, April 23

Noon Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00

Menu:Betty B.'s Gazpacho Soup, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread,

Sweet Potato Chips, Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

*(A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win! )*

We look forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize meeting. Remember: Visitorare welcome. Bring a friend! Important Reminder: Please make your reservations by this Friday, April 19th Call Stasia at297-8563 or Email her at sspivy@woodmontcc.org.

Wellness 66 Presents: Coping with AnxietyFriday, May 10, 2013

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Did you know that May is National Anxiety Awareness Month? A complimentary, educational workshop will beoffered at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood (1949 Old Hickory Boulevard) that will examine the impactanxiety can have on the mind, body and spirit.

Attendees will participate in breakout sessions with activities designed to help decrease anxiety. Woodmont's RevClay Stauffer will be speaking during the morning session.

Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Registration is required. To register or formore information, call (615) 342-1919 or visit www.TriStarHealth.com/Events.

We need your help! We are holding a Bake Sale on Mother's Day, May 12th. We are lookingfor bakers of all kinds who can bake cakes, cookies or cupcakes. These will be sold alongwith Guatemalan coffee straight from San Lucas Toliman!

Thanks to you bakers last year, we raised the fund to build two new homes in Guatemala.Construction is underway! In summer 2014, we plan to send our youth to see the homes andvisit the families! In addition, they will see the other families that Woodmont members aregenerously sponsoring. We believe these people to people connections change the lives ofour youth, as well as the lives of those Guatemalan families.

If you can help us with baking, we would be very grateful. Cakes of all flavors are welcome, along with cookies andcupcakes. Most items are sold in "family size servings" (i.e. whole cakes, dozen cookies). We also sell a limited

number of single serving offerings in the children's area. All items need to be dropped off at the Woodmont warmingkitchen by noon on Saturday May 11. A team of people will wrap the cakes for sale that Saturday. If you have ANYquestions, please contact Sandy Smith (sandy@sska.com or 414-5000) or Chris Hackenbrack(chris.hackenbrack@comcast.net or 948-2961). Thanks for making a difference in the world!

If you can help bake, please click on or enter the link below in your web browser to sign up!http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DACA82AA31-mothers1

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).

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, April 17th

5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids ClubSunday, April 21

st

9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Children's Church5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Happy Birthday To:4/20 - Olivia Amrhein

4/20 - Taylor Donahoe

4/20 - Cassidy Thomas

4/23 - Hank Smith

Online Registration Available!

Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersApril 21st

ChristQuestJesus' Baptismand Temptation

Stars (2 Yrs)

10 CommandmentsClaire DrowotaPorter Meadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)Samuel & HannahChristi WilliamsBecky Griffith

Frogs (4 Yrs)Jesus Commissionsthe DisciplesKim Sheridan

J oy & Gloria

J ackson

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Jesus Commissionsthe DisciplesLaurie CooperHelper Needed

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherChristy Brown

11:00 4th

/5th

Grade ClassNew TestamentJesusRonda Hirst

Donuts/CoffeeStill Needed

April 27-28

First-ever overnight retreat at Bethany Hillsjust for Woodmont families! The whole familyis invited for a weekend of fun and fellowshipat this beautiful camp. Cost is only $40 for

the whole family for food and lodging ($10for each additional child). Register online atwww.woodmontkids.com.

Children ages 3 and up(as of July 9) are invited tothe "Everywhere Fun Fair"at Woodmont. Registrationand more information is

available at www.WoodmontKids.com.

July 9-12

Baptism Sunday

Update: Disciples Class Baptism

Sunday has been changedfrom May 19 to May 12.

http://www.woodmontkids.com/

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Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, April 176:15 a.m.

Men's Small Group (107)7:00 a.m.

Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)

5:35 p.m.5-Star Dinner (DH)

6:15 p.m.JYF Kids Club (KC)

6:30 p.m.DivorceCare (Bay); Choir Practice (CR)

Food, Hunger, and Poverty in Nashville (BR)Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC)Leadership Woodmont (200)

Stephen Ministry (100, 107, Library)Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF)6:35 p.m.

The New Testament Bible Study (105)

Thursday, April 18Library Workday

7:00 p.m.Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms)

Sunday, April 219:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Worship (Sanctuary)4:00 p.m.

Elder Board Meeting (BR)4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, April 224:00 p.m.

Small Group for Men (BR)

Tuesday, April 169:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (CS)12:00 p.m.

GEMS (105)6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (234)6:30 p.m.

Young Adults (Off-Campus)

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKSIN THE SANCTUARY

Let Us Know:Have information about someone in the hospital or with anotherministry need? Please notify the church o ffice during the week

(297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILYINTHE HOSPITAL:Roy Stauffer, St. ThomasMaryLynn Skinner, Meharry Medical

CenterGary Thompson, Centennial

(no visitors)

NEW CONCERN:Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung

CONTINUING CONCERNS:

Amy Alexander Betty BrentLady Bird Yot WilliamsBeverly Small Emily Duncan

J eannette Miller Peggy Johnson

Hale Hooper, Richland PlaceGary J ones, father of Pam Groom,

Louisville, KYHenry Green, father of Ken Owens,

Grace Healthcare, Whites Creek, TNKathy Robinson, friend ofJustin Gung

Ron Stuve, friend of Karen & DavidConrad

Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella& J ack Derryberry

Ann Bailey, aunt of Cynthia ArnholtMadeline Murphy, daughter of Mike

& Susan Murphy

GIVE THANKS:Cody Bender, husband of Ashley

Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Stev& Judy Wilson, home fromAfghanistan

M ILITARY PRAYER L IST:Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave

& Pat MaloneClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerrDan King & wife, Ashley King, broth

and sister-in-law of Stephen DanieKing

THOSE SERVING ABROAD:J esse Garrison, Peace Corp in

Armenia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Conce

will now only be listed for up to onemonth. If you wish to have a continuin

concern remain on the list after onemonth, please renew your request eacmonth by calling the church office.*

Elders Prayer Corner

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

And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the lawwas given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

H.O.P.E Project and the Morgan Scott ProjectOur CWF Circles and all the outreach projects they coordinateThe Disciples Class who are preparing for Baptism and church membershiOur shut-in members who are unable to attend worshipAll our new members who bring their gifts to WoodmontPrayer, Presence and Peace

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Non-Profit OrganizatU S Postage

PA IDNashville, Tennesse

Permit No. 1204

Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org

Return Service Requested

UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterFarrell Mason, Minister of Family L ife & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church LifeRev. J ustin Gung,Minister of Families & Young Adults Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge"

Thom Schuyler, Youth Director Carla "CJ " Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min.

Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of PreschoolSarah Huffman,Accompanist Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative AssistantStasia Spivy,Receptionist Beverly Honeycutt,Housekeeping Steven Austin, HousekeepingAndra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup

Creative Directors for "The Bridge"

DEACON SCHEDULE

April 21, 2013

Communion Prep: Nora RichService Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry

11:00 - Mike FullerVideo Camera: 9:30 - Paul Hardin

11:00 - Nicole Clayton

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Jack Derryberry Dennis Beck Terri McConnellLeigh Ann Agee Cynthia Beck JeremiahBilly Crawford Bob Garrard Weeden-WrightPatty Stranch Don Mitchell StephanieMilly Moore Pam Hardin Weeden-Wright

Roger Best Monte GoodScott Holley Jeremiah PyronLiz Holley Jean Ramsey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYApril 21, 2013

9:30 a.m.Susan Batson

andKathy Patten

11:00 a.m.David Conrad

andAnne Mitche

5:45 p.m.Trudy CarpentWeekly Prayer Partner

Iglesia Cristiana Nuevo Vida, Memphis, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: April 21, 2013

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "On Being Content"

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24; Philippians 4:8-13

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preachingGenerous Sermon Series

Sermon Title: "Woodmont's Got Talent!"

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingMarch 24 261 799 $ 18,060March 31 343 1542 $ 26,628April 7 279 788 $ 42,425April 14 251 714 $ 36,150