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Mission

Statement

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 21 May 28, 2013

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

Volume 41, Issue 21 May 28, 2013

Upcoming Woodmont Events to Sign-up for in the Gathering Hall on Sundays:

WCC Blood Drive

Sunday, June 16

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Drowota Hall

Sign-up beginning this Sunday, June 2nd

WCC Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 p.m.

@ Forrest Crossings Golf Course

Franklin, TN

Cost: $50 per person*

*All proceeds will go toward supporting stroke prevent

Child DedicationsSunday, May 26

Charles Clement Voorhis VParents: Chip & Katie Voorhis

Caroline Margaret TaveauParents: Brett & Marisa Taveau

Woodmont

Congregational

Meeting

Sunday, June 16

10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary

Join us Sundays in June for thefollowing New Sermon Series:

9:30 and 11:00 a.m. ServicesPaul's Letter to the Roma ns

The Bridge Service @ 5:45 p.m.Tough Questions
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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

At the center of our being is a point ofnothingness which is untouched by sin and

by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or

spark which belongs entirely to God It is

the pure glory of God in us.

-Thomas Merton

Isn't it great to know that when the world feels dark and ugly andwe struggle to maintain our equilibrium in body and spirit, that deepwithin us lives something pure, beautiful, and eternal. That noamount of suffering, disappointment, or despair can age, tarnish, orkill the Divine within us. Our souls were created for the long hauland boast the only invite into heaven. I once heard the souldescribed as God's autograph on the Masterpiece. Or how about thesoul as God's invisible brand marking us, "Made in Heaven" and"Belongs to God."So, why have so many of us forgotten or lost theaddress of our soul? We can surely tell you the exact coordinates ofevery wrinkle, dimple and freckle, but become suddenly very quiet,even nervous, with any discussion or probing of that most intimate

and beautiful part of our being.

Our soul is the most noble part of our being and the living proof thatwe are more than dust. It is the intimate place where we hear thewords, "Be still and know that I am your God." It is also our ownpersonal quarrythe place we can go as often and as many times aswe needto dig for hope, love, faith, and God. The soul is thedwelling where we can "let go" of the weight of our humanity, ourown private chapel, where the candle is always burning.

Most of us are terrified of being still, vulnerable, and looking inside.We would rather be strung up by our toes, or hide behindover-scheduled lives, than find ourselves alone with God. But Iremind you what God said, "Be still and know that I am your God."

It requires silence and vulnerability to truly "know" God. There isno fooling! We know the address of our souls by that secret longingthat always has us in its grasp. Sadly, we often don't have thecourage to point our GPS in its direction. Instead we allow theworld to take the reins of our lives. We invite our egos to takecenter stage, knocking our souls to understudy. The repercussions:exhausting cynicism, greed, self-absorption, hopelessness, fixationon aging, fear of death, and little joy.

The soul's agenda is and will always be God's agendato mecreation, dream God's dreams, crucify the ego, give one's life anotherall for Love...period! I believe within every soul, there liva hero. If only we had the courage to live into that destiny.

Although undiagnosed, most of humanity suffers in varying degre

from a starving heart and a neglected soul. We self-medicate wthe latest iPhone 4, 5 or 6, a new tube of lipstick, miracle treatmento stave off aging, and work ourselves to the bone for fleetiaccolades. Anything to placate that deep pit of longing that suffer in secret. I've said it before but I think we have forgotten obirthright as belonging to God and our heavenly inheritance eternal life. We have allowed this world to throw us off balanAnd yet our soul remains ever tenacious, calling us, as JoseCampbell so profoundly said, "to follow our bliss." Think formoment about a time when you have looked into the eyes of anothhuman being and the love you found staring back at you neaknocked you off your feet. Or how about that feeling of wonder aawe, when the sheer majesty of God's creation brushes against yoa Radnor owl, the perfect curve of a Technicolor rainbow, a chertree in full blossom. Or even better, what about the peace thmysteriously inhabits every cell of your being when you simpclose your eyes and bare your heart to the only One who can trucomfort you. That's your soul stretching deep within you. It's best kept secret of creation.

Ireneaus, one of the early Church Fathers said, "The glory of Godfound in a human being fully alive." Listen to me! The only way wwill ever be truly alive on this side of heaven is if we endeavormake acquaintance with our souls, seek the Divine, and love bettGod's greatest fear is that we will fail to live up to the love that isus. It's about time that we start acting like the divine beings that ware. The first place to start is a visit inside the silent chapel of o

souls. It's the place where heroes find their power. If you aneeding directions, I recommend taking a right turn in the directiof prayer, then a left turn with an act of kindness. Next, follow tcurve of the road and forgive that person you've been holding out and finally just trust the compass of your heart to see you the restthe way! God is and will always be waiting for you!

Live in Hope,Farrell

Dear Woodmont

by Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care

Morgan Scott Mission Trip

On May 17th a group of 16 Woodmont members traveled to Morgan and Scott countiesto replace the roof of one home, replace a kitchen and windows of a second home, aswell as painting and clearing an overgrown yard.

Those attending were Steve & Deb LaForge, Jack Derryberry, Jeremiah & StephanieWeeden-Wright, Judy Davis, Jeremiah Pyron, Stephen Quinn, Catie & Jeremy Pratt,Susan Batson, April Gung, Sirrena Martin, Micah Friddle, Sarah Goldberg and AnneArney.

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I guess I was sicker than anyone, including mydoctor, expected. "Sicker" that resulted in twoweeks rather than five or six days in the hospital.

"Sicker" that meant four days on a ventilator, rather than having itremoved before I awakened from surgery. And let me tell you,being on a ventilator is the worst experience I can think of in

my life! I don't ever want to go there again. Also "sicker" because Iwas A-fib, racing pulse, elevated Blood Pressure, congestive heartfailure, and my heart was enlarged from the struggle. They said itwas three times as big as normal. (I've always wanted to have a bigheart, but not that way.)

A lot of people have asked if I had any symptoms. Anne and I havetalked about this a lot. She reminded me that I "huffed and puffed"when walking up the hill at Radnor Lake more than I usually did. Ialso know I didn't look forward to my daily gym workouts. Andeven if I did go, I'd quit the treadmill after 30 minutes rather thanthe usual hour. I kept trying to lose weight, but it kept going theother way. It was the pounds of fluid built up in my heart, lungs,

and chest cavity. Even the doctor was amazed at how many poundsof fluid he got out of me. The good news was that I lost 30 pounds!

I was also tired and didn't have much energy. I thought I was justfighting some "bug" as everyone else was. Thank goodness for ascheduled treadmill test that opened the door to all my problems.The main problem that led to all the rest was called "mitro valveprolapsed." The main valve between the two upper chambers of myheart was not closing as tight as it should. This allowed blood toflow back and forth between the chambers, and even back into mylungs.

With apologies to all of you in the medical field, I didn't enjoy

the hospital experience. It was like Las Vegas 24 hours a day. At

2:00 AM they come in "You need to take this medicin3:00 AM "Need to draw blood." 4:00 AM "Need to get yoblood pressure." After two weeks of sticking, pricking, apoking, I felt like a used up pin cushion. And my veins, which walways easy to draw blood from, disappeared.

One of the toughest parts was getting the feeling that so mapeople have after major surgery, that you will never feel betagain. But you will, and you do. After two weeks I got to go homand with my wonderful "nurse Anne," my recovery popped inhigh gear. I'm in a 12 week cardio-rehab program. I go on MondaWednesday, and Friday mornings. Everyone says that's somethiyou MUST do. So I'm doing it. (Lot of stories come out of that.)

I am feeling like a new person. Still regaining my strength, but Ibeen to the church a couple days now, since they let me drive agaBut most of all, I want to thank all the truly wonderful membersWoodmont who have been there through all of this with so macards, calls, emails, visits, fruit gifts, drivers to take me to and fro

the doctor, and incredibly delicious meals brought to our housetold Anne I was thinking of announcing a relapse so we could kethe good food coming.

But more than all of that, I thank you for your countless, endleprayers. I know that's what brought me through. One Sunday Schoclass, I'm told, prayed for an entire hour the weekend of my surgeI believe in prayer. It's the greatest power in the world, and I thayou for tapping into God's power to get me through this mcritical time. It's all a part of what I call "Woodmont Love" and Inever seen anything like it anywhere. From the bottom of mrenewed heart, I thank you and I love you.

~Roy

Woodmont Love

by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer,Minister of Church Life

(Continued on next page

It's no wonder I became a church nerd. I blame iton my parents. My mom and dad, the Rev. & Drs.Ruth Ann and Geoff Moran, brought me up in(mostly) creative and loving church communities

across America and in Europe. My father served as a U.S. ArmyChaplain, and so our little family experienced the joy and strugglesof discovering and honoring an existing worship community's

traditions over and over again. This week, we observed MemorialDay, and, as Trey shared in his sermon, I realize how much there isto remember about what others have sacrificed to share with me.

I am a grateful recipient of the gift of faith from my parents andgrandparents, and know that choosing a life of ministry in the ArmyChaplaincy involved a lot of sacrifice for our whole family. Itseemed very fitting to invite my father to share his perspective forthis week's newsletter.

Words from my father:

Hand Me Downs: -- Rev. Dr. [Col., Ret.] Geoff Moran.An older, wiser Army chaplain told me once, "Remember, Geoff,

when you walk into a new chapel assignment for the first time yare walking through doors built by people who came before you."

Indeed we do walk through doors conceived, designed, fundbuilt, and used by countless faithful souls who preceded Likewise we stand on concrete poured by others, speak in languagrooted in the experience of centuries, and play music in a system

notes, measures and rests designed by those who played centurago.

The simple recognition of all those hand me downs evokes dethanksgiving for all those gifts from the past -- the very long paand including something handed down to us in this last fminutes. These are all gifts which inform, instruct and inspire us.

Often hand me downs are perceived as of lesser value thsomething new, even though the "new" thing or idea has a historyits own. Hand me down clothes are embedded with something of tpersonality or history of the previous wearer or wearers. Hand downs can be received with appreciation and affection or w

Hand Me Downs

by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

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June 2013

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Ronda HirstLeslin OssoffBen CollinsRhys WilliamsRussell TemplinCaroline Cook

2

Russell Carpenter

3

Betty WhiteChristi Williams

Anna GraceAlexander

Ginger BellBeth WienerCharlotte Hobbs

4

Jocelyn Sitton

Grant Hollomon

5

Ernest JonesShelby PotterBrooks Bearden

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James Smitherman

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None

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Clair ChristofersenDawn Friton

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Polly KeithElly HensleyIvey Mayes

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Thom SchuylerJudy GilliamElaine Markland

Jane Dyer

11

Steve AndersonGrant McConnellStephen Thomas

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Bill MeadorParks WallaceJennifer Ottinger

13

Robert GilliamLynn OssoffJean AkersLindsey HollomonJeremiah

Weeden-WrightMichael MurphyMegan Bacon

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Hudson HaileTyler JohnsonPorter MeadorsPhillip FullerHowie Clark, IIIMolly RumseyDiane Sanders

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Cathy Anne GrahamBlake MayesBrittany Pride

Ann Pack

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Mallorie CollinsSara Jo Houghland

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Monte GoodEmelia Hadley

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Meredith RamseyEllen DillonVirginia Lewis

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Kevin BairdGrant ThomasThereza McCoy

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Fran StewartGary SwingerGeorge ShreeveSavannah CooperDavid Todd

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Katherine HartleNancy Sartor

Anna Gernert

Rex Waddey

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Scott RegenLisa Rollins

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Peggy BruceMark

Miller-McLemoreBen CherryJ.B. HaileCharlotte CroppMary Glynn

WilliamsonSterling ToncrayBrett Taveau

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Nate SmithReuben SmithSteve LaForgeChristine Reed

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Lemuel ForchtJames EdwardsMitchell Henderso

Wyatt Wills

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Billy Lou WrightAbby DrahmanNicholas Drahman

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Lee Zoretic

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Kay GarrardAndy WallerCooper WallerTaylor MayesCanon Paisley

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Tracy CrawfordChan Schoerke

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Ashley BuchananSarah CollinsMichael Hornback

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distrust and distain. But from both we can benefit. Confucius said,"Even walking in the company of two others, I am bound to learnfrom them. The good points of one I copy; the bad points of theother I correct in myself."

I have been so enriched by the hand me downs I've received overthe years. From parents, Sunday School teachers, preachers,professors and mentors, the list of hand me downs also includeslessons from the School of Hard Knocks, and those from

long-lasting friendships and brief but significant encounters.

I am also aware of some of what I have handed down to others, fbetter or worse. There are genetic hand me downs over whichhad little or no control. There are also those hand me downs which I am not aware which may have been a blessing or bligon the recipient. Thus I "give thanks in all circumstances"(I Thessalonians 5:17) and also claim "the forgiveness of sinsChrist's name." (Acts 1:43)

~Andra

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Pete Kyne"Book of Acts: Chapter 3"

Challenge Class (200)Led by Susan Hammonds-White

"Book Discussion: "Love One Another"Young Adult Class (Boardroom)Led by Rob Quinn

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

11:00 a.m.Second Hour of the Spiritual Jou rneysClass (The Bay) (Open to Men Also )Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

Reflections Class (200)Led by Marcella Derryberry

Points of View (105)Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug KingBook Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before HeWas a Christian"

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

Sunday School - June 2nd

CWF General

Meeting

Tuesday, June 4th

11:00 a.m. - Room 105

Join us for our last meeting of the

year! The program will include the

installation of officers by Roy Stauffe

Lunch will be served following the

meeting in Drowota Hall.

Remember to make your reservation.

you have not been contacted by a Circ

caller by this Friday, May 31st, call the

church office at 297-8563.

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NOMINATIONS 2013

ElderSpouse: Christy Brown

Children: Andrew (14, Landon (12), Winston

How long member: 14 years

Service: C.onnect Director for C.R.E.W., Ch

of Deacons, Director - Room in the Inn

Occupation: Architect

Like most about WCC: Open and accepting

diversity.

Wendell Brown

Spouse: Jim Thomas

Children: Jimmy (20), Ellen (21), Grant (26)

How long member: Life-long

Service: Missions Committee, Outreach, CFCA/

Guatemala Liaison, JYF Sponsor, Fellowship Events

Chair, Childrens Church Leader, Nursery Chair, Board

Secretary, Leadership Woodmont

Like most about WCC: Woodmonts strong spirit of

community

Emmie Thomas

Spouse: Kerry Leach

Children: Warner (3); Campbell (1)

How long member: 5 yearsService: Finance Committee, Former Deacon

Occupation: Attorney

Like most about WCC: Warm and loving congregation.

Justin Leach

Spouse: Mary Clare Pyron

How long member: 2 1/2 years

Service: Visioning Committee, Nominating Committee,

Nashville Food Project, Habitat, Morgan-Scott Project

Occupation: Economic Development

Like most about WCC: Passion for others outreach.

Other: Thank you for the opportunity. I am excited to help

serve and give more to Woodmont.

Jeremiah Pyron

Boardmember-at-LargeSpouse: George KeithHow long member: 10 years

Service: Membership Nurture, Stephen Ministry, Room in in

the Inn, Faith Freezer, Circle, Leadership Woodmont

Occupation: RN - Transplant Coordinator, Vanderbilt Cance

Center

Like most about WCC: All the opportunities to grow in our fa

and developing relationships with other Christians.

Polly Keith

Previously Elected Officers

Mary Welsh Owen Chair of the Board

Cyril Stewart Chair-Elect of the Board

Spouse: Tracy Crawford

Children: Will (11), John (10), Ben (7)


Service: Finance Committee, Former Chair WCPS Board

Occupation: Banking

Like most about WCC: Opportunities for worship/service/

fellowship.

Officer-TreasurerWilliam Crawford

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Elder ...continued

Spouse: Dave Malone

Children: Dave; Michael (adults)


Service: Outreach, Futuring, Mobile Meals (28 yrs), CWF

(Past President), Circle Leader (4 terms), Past Deacon,

Couples Bible study group

Occupation: Homemaker

Like most about WCC: Sharing and caring feeling,

spiritual atmosphere, fellowship.

Pat Malone

Spouse: Denise Sesler

Children: Jordan (24), Cole (14)


Service: NFP, RITI, Morgan-Scott Project, Deacon, Stephen

Ministry, Heavenly Helpers, Tools for Schools, Bridge

Creative Teams, Labyrinth & Bridge construction projects.

Occupation: VP - Information Systems

Like most about WCC: Friendships, small groups and

commitment to our mission.

Mart Sesler

Spouse: Sandra Kyne

Children: Jamie, Rick, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults)


Service: Bible teaching, Small group and Bible study, Hospitavisitation & medical advocacy, Meals and flower delivery, Sup

Somebodies, WTB

Occupation: Retired Orthopedic Surgeon

Like most about WCC: The presence of the Spirits love and

peace, Sunday worship service, being within the body of

believers, small groups and Bible study.

Peter J. Kyne

Children: Caroline (9)


Service: Morgan-Scott Project Mission Trip, Creative

Teams for The Bridge, WTB

Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, Gold Skin Care

Like most about WCC: The feeling of extended family

and the fact that it has been a constant presence &

source of strength in my life for many years.Virginia Lee Dinker

Spouse: Tony BuchananChildren: Ashley, Sirrena, CJHow long member: 1 1/2 yearsService: VBS, help at BridgeOccupation: WCPS TeacherLike most about WCC: Friendly people, feeling I get asI am at worship/feeling at home.Other: So thankful to have been welcomed atWoodmont. There have been so many people here thathave made my family feel like a part of this

community from the very beginning.

Tami Buchanan

Spouse: Rebecca Everett


Service: Bridge Creative Team; Nashville Fo

Project, WTB, Room in the Inn, Habitat for

Humanity

Occupation: Landscape Architect/Planner

Like most about WCC: The people, fellowship

opportunities to serve others.

Jay Everett

Spouse: Jay Everett


Service: Leadership Woodmont, Bridge series

committee, WTB, Nashville Food Project, Hab

Humanity, Room in the Inn

Occupation: Occupational Therapist

Like most about WCC: Our warm, welcoming

of faith.

Rebecca Everett

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How long member: 43 yearsService: Deacon, Medical Equipment RoomCoordinator, Leadership Woodmont, WTBOccupation: Transactional ParalegalLike most about WCC: Enthusiasm, fellowship,energy and love that has been infused into thecongregation by ministers.Other: Enjoy gardening, needlepoint, swimming and

playing golf.Honey Hetzel

Spouse: Marty Jordan

How long member: 3 years (attended since 1999

Service: For community: United Way Board, CAS

Frist Center, YMCA Foundation, YLC

Like most about WCC: The presence of Christ in

warm casual atmosphere.

Roy Jordan

Spouse: Jay Hollomon

Children: Lindsey (10); Grant (12)


Service: Leadership Woodmont, Chair of

Stewardship Campaign

Occupation: Mother

Like most about WCC: Warm, welcoming, loving

place - a great place to raise our kids and provide a

terrific church home.

Meredith Hollomon

Spouse: Robert Howell

Children: Amanda (19); Fletcher (14)


Service: Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity,

Nashville Food Project, Pumpkin Patch

Occupation: Homemaker, Rug Sales

Like most about WCC: Feels like family.

Other: Excited about serving WCC.

Barbie Howell

Spouse: Pete KyneChildren: Rick, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Diane, Timadults)How long member: 24 yearsService: Heavenly Helpers, Super Sombodies,Mobile Meals, WTB, CWF, Wednesday Bible StudGEMS, Meal/Flower delivery.Occupation: HomemakerLike most about WCC: The love, warmth and

caring of our members.Sandra Kyne

Spouse: Jennifer LackeyHow long member: 5 yearsService: Vision Committee, Mens WednesdayMorning Group, Couples Tuesday GroupOccupation: Regional ManagerMedical DevicStart-upLike most about WCC: The community of faith aworship.

Stuart Lackey

Spouse: Stuart LackeyHow long member: 5 yearsService: Outreach Committee, Habitat for HumaOccupation: Medical Device SalesLike most about WCC: The people. This is the mcaring congregation I have ever been a part of. Wtruly live out our mission of seeking God, sharingand serving others.

Jennifer Lackey


Service: Property Committee, Heavenly Helper

Super Somebodies, Childrens Choir, Handbells

Like most about WCC: The loving family.

Jamie Huling

Spouse: Bill HeyneChildren: Billy (25), Christian (22)How long member: 18 yearsService: Stephen Minister, The Bridge, Circle, Centre,Room in the Inn, SS Teacher, DeaconOccupation: Interior DesignerLike most about WCC: The friendships of new andlong time members, the generosity exhibited byWoodmont members within the church and the

community both financially and thru service.Robin Heyne

Spouse: Greg Guilfoy

Children: Christina (15)


Service: Room in the Inn - Chair, Deacon, Childrens

Sunday School, WTB Shop Leader, Leadership

Woodmont, Youth Committee

Occupation: Insurance Underwriter

Like most about WCC: Outreach opportunities.

Selena Guilfoy

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Spouse: Jennifer OttingerChildren: Tennyson (2)How long member: 3 yearsService: Pumpkin PatchOccupation: AttorneyLike most about WCC: People, openness, sense ofcommunity and leadership. Very proud to be a member

of WCC and we look forward to getting more involvedwith the church.

Talbott Ottinger

Spouse: Keith Walker

Children: Abigail (7), Hannah (5)


Service: Preschool Sunday School teacher/helpe

Nursery helper, WCC Moms Group, WTB, VBSOccupation: Corporate Banking/healthcare Financ

Like most about WCC: Fellowship/Friendships,

Childrens Ministry.Hope Walker


Service: Fellowship Events Chair, SS Teacher,

Leadership Woodmont, Circle Leader, Board Sec

WCPS Board Chair, Former Deacon

Occupation: Administrator/Travel Consultant for

Vanderbilt University

Like most about WCC: The love and acceptance

everyoneI see God in so many faces at Woodm

Cathy Williams

Children: Chan (20), Amanda (17)How long member: 4 years

Service: WTB, Nashville Food Project, Divorce C

Occupation: Sales RepresentativeCallaway G

Company

Like most about WCC: Atmosphere, community

outreach, music, multiple worship services, comm

of faith.

Doug Schoerke

Spouse: Liz Smith

Children: Ben (6); Hank (4)

How long member: 12 yearsService: Former Deacon, Hospitality Committee,

Nursery Helper, Childrens SS, CYF Sponsor

Occupation: School Administration/Coach

Like most about WCC: The genuine care the pe

have for each other.Chris Smith

Spouse: Tallu Quinn

Children: Lulah (9 months)


Service: Chancel Choir

Occupation: School Librarian

Like most about WCC: Strong Community

Robbie Quinn

Spouse: Talbott Ottinger

Children: Tennyson (2)


Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales

Like most about WCC: Clays amazing gift to teach the

Bible and the friendly welcoming people that make-up

Woodmont.

Jennifer Ottinger

Spouse: Donnie Creighton Norman


Service: Walk thru Bethlehem

Occupation: Criminal Court Judge

Like most about WCC: The young atmosphere.

Seth Norman


Service: Room in the Inn, WTB, Habitat for Humanity

Occupation: Professional Studio Musician, Producer,

Songwriter & Publisher

Like most about WCC: Open approach to ministry and

our dedication to outreach in our community.Other: Have never described myself as a church

person, yet my membership at WCC has provided not

only spiritual growth, but personal growth as well, that I

believe wouldnt have taken place through any

other venue.B James Lowry

Spouse: Chris WallChildren: Will Dunn (17); Michael Dunn (22); Jared(19); Taylor Wall (22)How long member: 17 yearsService: Divorce Care Facilitator; WTB; Pumpkin PChildrens SS; WCPS VolunteerOccupation: School, Community/Church Volunteer

Like most about WCC: Woodmont is warm, welcomand accepting to all who wish to enrich theirrelationship with Jesus Christ.Janet Wall

Children: Kimber (16); Samantha (18)

How long member: 1 year

Service: Soup Sunday at The Bridge; Creative T

Occupation: Property Management

Like most about WCC: Inclusiveness

Zsa Rockey

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Join us Next Wednesday, June 5th!

5:30 p.m. Gospel Sing-A-Long (Gathering Hall)6:15 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Room 200)7:00 p.m. After Supper Devotional

Led by Clay Stauffer (Room 200)

Introduction to WoodmontSunday, June 9 @ 12:15 p.m. (Boardroom)

We invite you to join us for a free lunch and discussionabout our church's core beliefs and history. Free childcarewill be provided if requested in advance (297-8563).

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VBS 2013Registration

Theme: "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together"

Dates/Times:July 9-12, 2013 /9:00 a.m. to Noon

Ages: 3 years old as of July 9, 2013 through completed 4th grade

Child Registration: www.WoodmontVBS.com

Deadline to register is Sunday, June 9th!

Volunteering: We'd love to have your help behind the scenes or

teaching a class. If you'd like to volunteer, please signup at www.WoodmontVBS.com

VBS at Woodmont will take children to a global celebration with

the look and feel of a world's fair. Children will make friends withneighbors around the world and discover that God's love can be

found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Childrenwill be introduced to special places from all over the world and

discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God.

Everywhere Fun Fair features exciting attractions such asinteractive Bible storytelling, global games, rockin' music, super

science, cool crafts, and more! During VBS kids will learn what it

means to be a good neighbor with the following daily themes:Neighbors are friendly

Neighbors are giving

Neighbors are bold

Neighbors are forgiving

Neighbors are welcoming

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, June 2nd

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

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

5/31 - Halle Johnson6/1 - Rhys Williams6/3 - Grace Alexander6/5 - Ashton Lowe

Special ChristQuest

Summer Lessons

Children who have completed 1st through

4th grade are invited to join for a "Spark

Summer" adventure! J oin Ms. Maggie

Sheridan and the ChristQuest teachers

on a summer adventure through the

Bible. The theme, Splash in Gods

Word, immerses kids in scripture

through faith-filled games, science

activities, crafts, music and more!
http://www.woodmontkids.com/

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Bulletin Board

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:

George Spry, Vanderbilt

NEW CONCERNS:

Angela Sharp, friend of Jeremy PrattKate Hendrick, granddaughter of Jim

& Betsy Hendrick

CONTINUING CONCERNS:Chance Allen Steve Smith

Henry Gindt Eddie Harris

Roy Stauffer Gary ThompsonHale Hooper Yot Williams

Beverly Small Peggy Johnson

Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-HughesHealth Center

Colin Fletcher, son of MarcellaDerryberry

Jo-Ann Tolle, mother of Steve LaForgeBill Carpenter, Jr., father of Bill

Carpenter, III, StallworthHenry Green, father of Ken Owens,

Life Care Center of Old Hickory

Margaret Hopper, grandmother ofMari-Kate HopperStacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella

DerryberryDavid Akers, son of Jean AkersBarbara Vial, sister of Beth Sowell,

Littleton, COMary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy

Carpenter, Woodcrest

Continuing Concerns continued

Susan Martin, friend of Justin GungKathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung

SYMPATHY TO:

George Spry on the death of his wife,Susan Spry, on Friday, May 24. Susanwas mother to Sarah Belsito Allen andMary Susan MacAllister. Visitationwill be held Thursday, May 30, from10:30 a.m. in the Gathering Hall until

the time of the service at 12:00 noon inthe Sanctuary.

Robbie Richardson and family onthe death of her husband, MarkRichardson Jr., on Monday, May 20.A private graveside service was heldThursday, May 23, in Lynnville, TN.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST:

Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GosseDave Albritton, nephew of Dave

& Pat MaloneClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerryDan King & wife, Ashley King, brothe

and sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing

THOSE SERVING ABROAD:

Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmenCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republi

of Georgia

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Trust in God at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is

our refuge. All our choirs and musicians who share their gifts through music for each one

of us as we praise God together The 2013 Nominations for new leaders of Officers, Board Members, Deacons

and Elders Our ministers who will be moving in new directions and responsibilities

The Oklahoma tornado victims and all the volunteers from the country whohave gone to help

Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont

Prayer, Presence and Peace

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, May 296:15 a.m.

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

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

6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice (CR)

Thursday, May 30

Library Workday7:00 p.m.

Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms)

Sunday, June 2

8:15 a.m.

Elder Board Meeting (BR)9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Worship (Sanctuary)4:45 p.m.

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

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, June 3

4:00 p.m.

Small Group for Men (BR)6:30 p.m.

WCC Board Meeting (BR)

Tuesday, June 4

9:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (CS)11:00 p.m.

CWF General Meeting (105/DH)6:30 p.m.

Young Adults (Off-Campus)

Let Us Know:Have information about

someone in the hospital orwith another ministry need?

Please notify the church o fficedur ing the week (297-8563)

and Let Us Know.

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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 Church Life

Rev. Justin 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, Housekeeping

Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup

C ti Di t f "Th B id "

DEACON SCHEDULE

June 2, 2013

Communion Prep: Kristen MaloneService Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry

11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Jack Derryberry

11:00 - TBA

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Steven McGinty Dennis Beck Rich SandersonDavid Reynolds Cynthia Beck David StewartGrant Smothers Jeremiah Pyron Laura DovanKatherine Hartle Mart Sesler Scott HolleyGerard Stranch Monte Good Liz Holley

Patty Stranch Glenn KigerBetty McHugh Mary KigerAnne-Marie Farmer

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYJune 2, 2013

9:30 a.m.

Kathy Pattenand

Alan Sowell

11:00 a.m.

Nicole Claytoand

Chip Phinizy

5:45 p.m.

Betty WhiteWeekly Prayer Partner

First Christian Church, Oak Ridge, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: June 2, 2013

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

"Paul's Letter to the Romans" Sermon Series:"The Human Dilemma"

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41; Romans 7:14-25

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching

"Tough Questions" Sermon Series:"The Old Testament: What's Up With That?"

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingMay 5 289 745 $ 59,045May 12 239 843 $ 24,393May 19 252 685 $ 57,649May 26 230 642 $ 15,440

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