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Mission

Statement

Growing

Disciples of Christby

Seeking 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 30 July 29, 2013

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

WCC Mission Trip to Africa - July 2013

Welcome to OurNew Member!

AshleyRichardson

Child Dedication

Ellis Blanton Stokes

Parents:

Lowell & LeAnn Stokes

Sunday, July 21st

Welcome to OurNew Members!

Ray & Rosanne Bruce anddaughter, Brooke McNea

Sunday, July 28th

Baptism at The Bridge

Join us this Sunday night, August

to support Kristen Newman, wh

will be baptized at The Bridge!

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The Spire 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

For the remaining weeks of summer, weare continuing to focus on a very importantquestion on Sunday mornings: "WhyJesus?" The idea came to me from reading a

book Methodist Bishop Will Willimon wrote a book a fewyears ago titled, "Why Jesus?" We have copies in Spirebooks. Willimon asks, "Do you want to see Jesus? Do youwant to see the one who came from dry, dusty Galilee, movedunder the cold gaze of peasants, a man destitute, withouta job, house, or welcoming family? Do you want to seethis one who, though he had nothing, refused to act like asubmissive, cringing simpleton but stood up to the presumedpowerful and dared to speak directly for God, tacklingsickness and death and taxes head on, facing down bothdemons and swaggering, sword-wielding bullies? Do youwant to see this one who, though he appeared so ordinary,made such wild, reckless claims for himself, reaching out tothe dead, the dying, and the demented? Do you want to see

this one whom we dare to believe is God with us? If so, thencome and see." (from the Introduction)

We can all acknowledge that Jesus means different things todifferent people. And our culture has a hard time agreeing onexactly who Jesus is what he calls us to be and to do. I havesaid before:

For some, he is simply a historical figure of the pastwho lived in Galilee.For others, he is living and real.For some, he is the rubber stamp on conservative

politics and ideologies.For others, the driving force behind liberal policies.

For some, he brings up bad memories of a very rigidupbringing.

For others, the memory of a loving church home thatnurtured them in their early years.

For some, he is a symbol of intolerance.For others, he is a symbol of inclusivity and welcome.

For some, he is challenging and inspiring.For others, he is just an obligation at Christmas and

Easter.For some he is life changingFor others, he is life draining.

Whatever we think about Jesus, we can all agree thathe is a fascinating figure who has changed the course ofhistory and who wants to change our lives today if we are upfor it. I hope that we are. In Luke's gospel, Jesus is baptizedby John in the Jordan River; he then escapes to the wilderness

for forty days by himself where he is tempted; and he thbegins his Galilean ministry in the synagogue by readithese words from Isaiah: "The spirit of the Lord is upon mbecause he has anointed me to bring good news to tpoor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives arecovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Luke then tells us thhe rolls up the scroll, gives it back to the attendant, sits dowand says, "Today this scripture has been fulfilled in yohearing." From these prophetic words that Jesus chooses his "inaugural address," we can gain a lot of insight into hagenda and his priorities. We can begin to understand who was and what he came to do. He cared deeply for the poor, helped the blind to see again, and he freed the captives. Aguess what, we are all captives to some degree. It might economic captivity, and in Jesus' day, the poor were exploitin many ways. But captivity can also be defined as anythithat keeps us from fullness of life it might be fear, worr

anger, depression, addiction, regret, jealousy, materialislove of money, racism, bigotry, pride, fear of death, griefyou name it. Jesus came to free us from these things.

I have always been intrigued by Gandhi's famous quothat, "he would have been a Christian if it weren't for all tChristians." He speaks on behalf of many people who haveproblem with the Christian faith because they see the hilevels of hypocrisy among its adherents. It is hard to argwith that because there is a lot of hypocrisy. Christians wsay they believe one thing and then do another. The truthwe all fall short of the ideals and teachings that Jesus

forth. Every day we must do our very best to follow ato live up to the challenges that he has set forth. Lovienemies, turning the other check, forgiving over and ovagain, being generous, not judging this is not the norm our world. Yet, we can probably all agree that it is what oworld needs to survive. The culture in which we live can violent, hostile, selfish, manipulative, greedy, competitivunforgiving, and ruthless. Many long and hunger experience the love and peace of Christ.

I am inviting you to join me in diving into Luke's gospand in asking this question, "Why Jesus?" Why do I ne

Jesus in my life? Why do we need Jesus in our culturWhy do we need Jesus in our marriages, our families, orelationships? Come and see. It's a journey worth taking.

Why Jesus?by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Blessings,

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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).

It is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25th andthis is the final afternoon of Chi Rho camp2013 the last camp of the summer season.For the next hour I will be sitting in the GreatRoom of the lodge at Bethany Hills with a

group of 6th and 7th graders writing "Warm Fuzzies."

The Great Room is comprised of three outer walls of tallwindows and a fourth wall with doors leading into a kitchenand the primary resource room. Since Monday the sills belowthe windows have been filled with brown paper bags (lunchsacks) decorated with colorful names, flowers, stars,rainbows, crosses and other appointed icons chosen by eachcamper as identity markers. These are "Warm Fuzzy" bagsand there is one for every camper, counselor and directorpresent during this week.

If you don't know, a Warm Fuzzy is a brief and positive

note often as short as one word written on a small piece ofpaper and placed in a designated Warm Fuzzy bag. They areintended to lift the spirits of the recipients and prolong thegood memories of a camping experience. In theory, everyonepresent during a week of camp should receive a warm fuzzyfrom every other attendee. The bags are then given to eachcamper at the end of the week and the contents make forgreat reading on the often-sad drive home following a weekof church camp madness and glee. Indeed, it may be anadolescent tradition but it is a beloved one.

A typical warm fuzzy is simple: "Loved being with ythis week," "So glad I made a great new friend" or "Can't wto see you next summer." For a sincerely special friend thmay become more flowery: "Meeting you has changed mlife," "I see God in you" or "Consider yourself in my heforever." There is also the collection from inarticula

12-year-old boys that may include: "Duh," "What's up" "Dude, where's my car?"

Creating meaningful notes for 63 teenagers is tremendous challenge for an adult. It is impossible to sincere with your feelings for a bunch of kids whonames you cannot even recall at the end of a hectic weeNonetheless, we all try, we all fail but we all get it done.

This week eight Woodmont middle-school students afive adults attended Chi Rho camp. And there is one othvery notable fact: Margie Quinn, a WCC member and rece

graduate of University of Georgia served our entdenomination as one of three Peace Interns. We were blessto have her serve with us during Chi Rho camp. She wprepared, outstanding, stunning, lovely, fun, funny, kind afaithful. And I just remembered that I neglected to wrMargie a warm fuzzy. So, here it is:

Dear Margie,I see God in you.

Love, Thom

Warm Fuzzyby Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults

MembersofthePastAspirer's

SundaySchoolClasson

Sunday,July21st

Woodmont's70th

Birthday

PicturedLefttoRight:TimandDianePerry,SusanandLeeMoss,GaryandLynneThompson,CynthiaandDennisBeck(BackgroundPicture:HaleHooper)

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August2012

1Terri KingBetsy HendrickAngela McMillianThompson Joyner

2Luke ElliottJoyce WhiteJosh ChengMadison RuddHeather Glasgow

3

Sissy RogersAndrew CheltonEmily McKeever

4

Grace LeeCristin LewisRobyn Arab

5Patrick QuinnCindy Walker

Beth Cashion

6Bill AlfordRobbie SinksEllen CochranLizzy White SeymourMichelle McWhorterJoyce BurtonRosemary WestonMitchell Martin

7Matthew Miccioli

Elizabeth RegenMarcella DerryberryChris PaisleyJennifer WalkerMarisa Taveau

8Pat MaloneBilly Hamburg

9

Natasha RollinsAlberta MartinIsse WaddeyLulah Quinn

10John HobbyAmanda Howell

Annie LaurenHendrick

11Kathy MorganSarah Sloane-FullerSara WallaceJackson ArnholtElizabeth Johnson

12

Taylor Groom

13

Maggie SheridanBrooke HuffmanBob Nichols

14Wayne PuckettGayle Maloney

15

Ashley (Wilson)Bender

Roberta Eckert

16Ann Troxler

Rob Bearden

17David ConradClaire Drowota

Houston HartleBray MartinMargaret Davidson

18Linda WebbJudy DavisKate WoodardLinda WhitsonZoe McKeeverLaura WassonToby GrayBetty Johnson

19Suzanne NelsonChristy Waller

20Mark CannonBill HeyneCathy PierceMaggie FaberBrenton LoweMike StewartAnnalise Bacon

21Richmond WilliamsHarriet Medlin

Matthew WhiteJustin Lowe

22Dena Collins

23None

24Luke SchuylerPhillip SuiterMia RutledgeWilson Jackson

Jay EverettGrant Smothers

25

Joann TomlinAdam KnightDai WilsonLinda Grace Perry

26

Ralph ParsonsCharles A. Howell, IVErica SowellHailey WrightJeff King

Mary Hawkins

26 (cont inued)Chloe ShafferCynthia Beck

Caroline Hamburg

27Robin HeyneMichael WrightCaroline DruryMacie Smitherman

28Kathryn Gibson

29

John Michael Clark

30Christian HeyneJoe Bandy

31John GallowayCathy Speers JohnsoBrad Northcut

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"The Cost of Discipleship"

Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White"Caring Conflict Resolution: Rediscovering Values"

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn"O-Dog and Micah"

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer"Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries inOur Digital Society"

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) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Here I Stand"

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

College & University-Aged Young Adults (107)Led by Allen McDonald

Sunday SchoolAugust 4

th

Join us forIntro to Woodmont!

This Sunday, August 4that 12:15 p.m.

in the Boardroom

Introduction to Woodmont is a free

luncheon and class to teach visitors

and new members about our beliefs

values, and community. We'll take a

brief look at the Disciples of Christ denomination and

our own congregation. Visitors and members alike ar

invited to join us for lunch and a lively conversation

with our church ministers about what it means to be

part of the Woodmont family.

Free child care will be provided if requested in

advance by calling the church office at 297-8563.

Mark Your Calendar!Leadership Breakfast

Saturday, August 24th

9:00 a.m. in Drowota Hall

(more details to follow)

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WTB Costume Search

Do you still have a costume from Walk ThruBethlehem 2012? We are looking for you! Pleareturn it by Aug. 2, to the church office. You mrequest to have it held for you in the costume roto use during WTB 2013 by emailing JanAnderson at standerson45@comcast.netor BethSowell atbethsowell@comcast.net. All costummust be returned for inventory purposes. Let'smark all names off the costume returned list this

year. Thank you!

Do You Enjoy Sewing?

If so, we can use your help! We have 12 bags ofWalk Thru Bethlehem adult costumes that needto be sewn. Each bag contains one gown withthe instructions on how to make the gown. Just

come by the church office (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)to pick up as many bags as you like and return the costumes back tothe office when finished.

For further information, please contact Beth Sowell at 512-2242.Thanks so much!

Kitchen Renovation Complete!

Perhaps you have wandered by the WCC Kitchen this summer and noticed it in complete disarraycabinet doorremoved, flooring pulled up and appliances missing. This kitchen renovation was a huge project which explainswhy it was only thought about for many years. Greatly lacking in functionality and seriously needing someupdates, the Woodmont Property Committee (along with a few other folks) took-on this monumental project. Aftemany hours/days of planning, on-site supervision and the actual ripping up, tearing out, cleaning, painting andputting-back.the project is complete! Among other things, the floor has been replaced, cabinets cleaned/painteand two beautiful stainless steel (movable) tables now reside where a dysfunctional island used to set.

Nick Small, Chair of Property, has spent a huge amount of time at Woodmont this summer and has overseen thproject to completion. We also want to thank Carol Parsons, Bette Jeffcoat, Marianne Rogers and SteveMcHugh who spent many hours visioning and researching the improvements to be made. Carrol l Wallace,who uses our kitchen the most, also provided input. In addition, Sam Marsh and the Housekeeping Staffspentsignificant time moving and cleaning fixtures. The ovens and exhaust vents/fans are spotless!

Thanks to all of the above who assisted with this major project.we appreciate your vision and your hard work!

BEFORE... AFTER!

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The deadline for articles and announcementsto go in The Spire is Friday by Noon.

Please send submissions to Kim at

kadair@woodmontcc.org. Thanks!

Chi Rho Camp@ Bethany Hills

July 21-26

Weekly Update

www.WoodmontKids.com

8/1 - Sophie Amrhein

8/1 - Webb Joyner

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, August 4

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

Fall Kick-Off PicnicFriday, August 23 @ 6:00 p.m.

On the South Hall Lawn

Historical Video of WCC

Alan Nelson has created a 33 minute historical videoof Woodmont that can be viewed on the website byentering or clicking on the following link:https://woodmontchristian.org/flexpage4.aspx

For anyone who does not have access to the internet,we have a DVD copy of the video that can be pickedup in SpireBooks on Sunday mornings. SpireBooks islocated in the Gathering Hall and is open betweenthe two morning services and after the 11:00 service.

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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

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterFarrell 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, TNFP Director

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 Assistant

Rebecca Vaughan,Receptionist Chris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt,HousekeepingSteven Austin, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup

Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,Creative Directors for "The Bridge"

DEACON SCHEDULE

August 4, 2013

Communion Prep: Nora RichService Coordinator: 9:30 - TBA

11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Leigh Ann Agee

11:00 - Nora Rich

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Grant Smothers Don Mitchell Rich SandersonDavid Reynolds Deb LaForge Adam SloanCathy Williams Stuart Lackey David StewartScott Holley Nick Small Virginia DinkerHoney Hetzel Pam Hardin Jay Everett

L.A. Galyon Steven McGinty Rebecca EverettBetty McHugh Bob GarrardLiz Holley Jennifer Lackey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYAugust 4, 201

9:30 a.m.

Pat Maloneand

Kathy Patten

11:00 a.m.

Anne Mitcheland

Mart Sesler

5:45 p.m.

Wendell BrowWeekly Prayer Partner

New Covenant Christian Church, Nashville, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: August 4, 2013

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching

Why Jesus? Sermon Series:Sermon Title: "Greed Is Dangerous"

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching"Through These Troubled Waters"

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingJuly 7 230 665 $ 20,648July 14 256 683 $ 22,440July 21 237 775 $ 46,104July 28 237 643 $ 19,909