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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 41 October 14, 2013

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

The pumpkin truck will arrive this Wednesday,October 16th, about 4:00 p.m. at South Hall. Comeenjoy some wonderful fellowship as we unloadthe pumpkins from the trailer! Pumpkins will be

on sale the next day, October 17th.

Join us for Introduction to WoodmontThis Sunday, October 20th, at 12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom

We'll take a brief look at the Disciples of Christ denomination and ouown congregation. Visitors and members alike are invited to join us flunch and a lively conversation with our church ministers about whameans to be a part of the Woodmont family.

Free childcare will be provided if requested in advance by calling thechurch office at 297-8563.

See More Detai

on Page 10!

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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

Fallby Stephen Daniel King, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

What could you do with a single dollar?Odds are, not very much. Wendy's recentlychanged their "99 Cent Menu" to the "ValueMenu" because so many of the items now cost

more than a dollar. You used to be able to download songs oniTunes for less than a dollar, but now most of them cost $1.29.

A dollar doesn't get you very far anymore, so what couldyou dowith a dollar?

Recently the Woodmont youth group was challenged to thinkabout this very question. We issued them the task to bring a onedollar bill to youth group. When they arrived, we gave them onehour to leave our church campus and make the biggest impact onthe community they could think of with their dollar. Studentswent out with their sponsor in groups of 4 or 5 with the simplerule that they could not add any of their own money, and theyhad to spend all of their money.

It was fascinating to see all of the ideas the youth group came up

with: One team bought a pack of Play-Doh and delivered it to the

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital ICU

Another youth small group bought a 35 pack of water andtook it to the Nashville Rescue Mission

One group bought notepads at CVS and wrote 240 messagessuch as "Smile," "God loves you, and "You're beautiful."They then left a note under the windshield wiper of everycar in the Green Hills Mall parking lot!

One of the groups boughtcookie dough from Kroger,

brought it back to the

church, baked cookies, andthen passed them out atchurch to people getting outof Wednesday night classes

One team took their dollar and went to nearby organizationto ask "will you pair your dollar with mine?" They raised$121.00 and donated all of it to The Contributor newspape

The last group delivered a large balloon to the Vanderbilt'sChildren's Hospital for a random patient

What could you do with a dollar? A lot when you put yomind to it, coupled with God's help. Each of us possesses insia piece of Christ yearning to break free, to be creatively sharwith those around us. This project wasn't about the power money; it was about the power of the human spirit. When wwork together and give of ourselves fully with all our sostrength, and mind greater things happen than when we woon our own. That's what church is all about!

Last Sunday at The Bridge service we extended the samdollar challenge with a "reverse offering." Before passing tregular offering plate, we first passed out the baskets full dollar bills and asked everyone in the congregation to takedollar bill out of the offering plate. They have one week to teaup and make the biggest impact on our community they cthink of. We sent them out with dollars in hopes they woureturn next week full of stories big and small.

We invite you to participate in the dollar project this week well. Take one dollar out of your wallet or purse and think abthe how you can make an impact on our community. Team with a friend if you'd like, or work on your own. Perhaps i

buying The Contributor with an extra big smile. Maybe getting with your small group and buying a coat for someone the cold of winter approaches. Or perhaps it's even one of t

examples from the youth group above. Whatever you do dowith the spirit of compassion and generosity that comes froGod above.

I'd love to hear your story!

The Dollar Projectby Rev. Trey Flowers,Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"

There is an irony in the air. Fall, I mean. I think I say the

same thing every year, but like the seasons, it's worth therepetition. I'm an introvert by nature, so while I like being outand about, I value my alone time to recharge and reflect.Sometimes, I may value it too much. But Fall to me is nature'sway of saying, "It's been real, but I've seen enough heat and lazybeach days for one year. Come now, let's take a nap."

So the trees retreat and the days drag their heels just a bitmore, and we marvel. We marvel at the colors and the smells and

the crisp winds and the sniffling noses. And we inhale the chan

and exhale the busyness. We breathe a heavy sigh and feel a bmore alive. I know I can't speak for everyone, but this stoseems to resonate with a good portion of my friends and peers.

And therein lies the irony. Fall is a celebration of death adormancy. And we find so much beauty there. We find so mucomfort there. It's the antithesis of "seize the day", for it is tday's turn to do the seizing.

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In response to several requests, I'm sharingwith you the following comments that I used atthe Lord's Table last Sunday (11:00 service):

Politics divide us Jesus unites us.

Materialism makes us greedy Jesus teaches

unselfishness.Sports and Entertainment make us spectatorsJesus calls us to be participants.

The world is often a noisy gong and a clanging cymbalJesus Christ brings peace.

Focusing on the world brings fear and worry Focusingon Jesus Christ brings us security and peace of mind.

The world drives us apart in competition with oneanother Jesus and the Kingdom of God unites us in lov-

ing, caring, sharing community.

The way of the world leaves us lonely The way ofChrist gives us many true friends.

The world creates hierarchies, caste systems, and socialstatus In Jesus Christ we are all equal.

So, I asked, which do you choose the way of the world, or theway of Jesus Christ? And why do we think we choose Christ, butour lives reflect more of the way of the world?

At one of our Wednesday night classes, - the one on "HeHealthy Living," we've discussed the medical/physical benefwhich come from eating right, exercising regularly, and learnihow to be still, meditate, and "belly breathe."

There's no question about it, diet, exercise, and "bebreathing" will make you not only live longer, but live better. why don't we do it?

When I asked the class why we don't do it, i.e. why wmake the choices we do in life, I got two basic answers:

1) The ways of the world have such a strong pull on ourlives like being constantly bombarded by advertising, and

2) We lack the discipline to make the right choices and livthe way we should (and really want to).

Obviously, it's your choice! Which way do you choose tway of the world, or the way of Christ the way of healt

living, or less than healthy living? Which do you choose, ahow is your life going in light of your choice?

~Roy

YOUR CHOICE

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

The Renewlywedsby Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

This past Thursday, my Aunt Karen took myUncle Carroll on a walk in the sunlit corn fields

behind my cousin'sfarm house in Ohio.

She took his hand and said, "I havebeen thinking about our relationship.Things are getting more serious, andI think we should get married onMonday." Karen and Carroll have

been married for over 50 years. Theyhave children, grand children andgreat grandchildren. And Karen hasAlzheimer's disease.

When Karen suggested to Carroll that they should getmarried, he jumped at the chance to stake out a new spot in hermemory as someone cherished."Why wait till Monday? Let'sdo it tomorrow!" he said.

That night, Carroll called me and said "You might want topractice your wedding liturgies. I think I might need you toperform a wedding. Karen says she wants to marry me!" Weboth shared a bittersweet little chuckle, knowing that it waslikely that Karen would not remember wanting to get "married"

by the next morning.

Things have changed fast for my family this year. Last fKaren was a bit forgetful, and this October, Karen has woken afraid to find a "strange man" in her house when Carrollmaking breakfast for her. All of us in the family are regulareintroducing ourselves to Karen with stories and photographstime gone by.

Friday morning, Karen woke up humming. She wonderaloud what she might wear to the wedding. Stephen and I weto their home and shared a casual family meal with KareCarroll, their children and some of their grandchildren. Afdinner, Karen pushed back her chair and said that she'd better get dressed. I went into her bedroom and she was holding twskirts, perplexed, and asking if I thought they matched. She sashe wanted to look nice for the wedding. I helped her find

blouse and as she was getting dressed, she said excitedly, "Cyou go wake up that man? I don't want him to be late! Tell hto get dressed! This is a special day!"

The next thing we knew, the whole family was makiwedding plans! We all realized that something important whappening, and our best bet was to go with the flow.

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This Wednesday,October 16th

Beef Chili and White Bean

Chicken Chili w/all the Fixins!

Chips and Salsa

Sour Cream Cornbread

Mixed Green Salad

Cranberry Pumpkin Bread

Fudge Cake with Fluffy

Peanut Butter Frosting

Pizza for the kids

5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connectioncard," by calling the church of fice (297-8563), emailing the churchoffice at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru t he website at:www.woodmon tchri stian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4

and family c ap $28.

Best Greek Pasta Bake

with Whole Wheat Penne

Greek Green Beans

with Tomatoes

Greek Salad

Gooey Butter Cake

Healthy Banana Bread

Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, October 23rd

Within 30 minutes, we were all in the car on our way to mycousin's church. Karen wanted to walk down the aisle! Quickly,Stephen and Cousin Samuel were drafted to play Pachelbel'sCanon in D. Karen's daughters were bridesmaids, and a littlegrand-daughter got a quick lesson in how to be flower girlwithout flowers. Karen's son was chosen to read scripture, and Iwas assigned the role of minister.

I scanned my memory for wedding words-- from movies tomy own-- scrounged up a few phrases, and wore a winter scarfas a stole.

The bridesmaids and flower girl processed down the aislein sneakers, followed by a beaming Karen. She glowed withyouthful delight, and had a gentle smile on her face as shewalked straight to Carroll at the front of the church.

I began, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to blthe marriage of Carroll and Karen." All of us choked back teasad and sweet, as Karen smiled softly at Carroll.

I knew there was a "declaration of intent," so I asked, "Kardo you take this man to remain your husband?" "Oh, yes," ssighed.

There were vows repeated, rings exchanged, and of coursekiss.

And so it is. Love is sealed and resealed over the years, awe all have a part to play in the surprises of its unfolding story

We welcome your prayers for our family, and for all famildealing with the challenge of Alzheimer's disease and demenaround the world.

~Andra

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No walk this week, but please come early to help unload pumpkins!

Fall is officially here and it is time to get your Flu Vaccines.

What are symptoms of a heart attack?

* Pain, pressure, or discomfort in the chest* Pain, tingling, or discomfort in other parts of the upper body,

including the arms, back neck, jaw, or stomach

* Shortness of breath

* Sweating or cold clammy skin

* A racing or uneven heartbeat

* Feeling dizzy or lightheaded

If you think you might be having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away. Do not try to get to the hospitaon your own.

I find God most in the Fall. There's a tip of the hat to the old,followed by great anticipation of what is yet to come. And thetrees demonstrate their grandest beauty right before they fall

asleep. Yet on the wind I hear them say, "Rest now. Thistemporary. We will return."

The curtain falls as nature takes a bow. But it is onlyintermission.

(Fall continued from page 2)

~Stephen

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Wednesday Night - October 16th

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

Bible Study on Galatians (200)

Led by Michael Whittington"The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice"(100) Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith

"Traveling Light" (Boardroom)- Led by Kathy Patten

NEW CLASS - Intro to Mindfulness: reap the healthbenefits of learning how to switch between the "doing"mode and the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2)(105) - Led by Dr. Tom Patten

Beginning November 6th

Adult Education

Pathways Sunday School Class

The new Pathways Sunday School Class started a 3-week series by Andy Stanley last Sunday, October 13th. The series wacalled When God. We all face times when it feels like God is far away. Our prayers are unanswered and our circumstancesgo from bad to worse. During these times, God doesn't just seem distant; he seems distracted. People tell us to pray more.Preachers tell us to have more faith. But what does the Bible say? In this series, Andy Stanley explores the lives of threemen from the New Testament, each loved by God, but whose circumstances seemed to tell a different story.

Week 2: When God is Uncooperative - October 20 th

Week 3: When God is Late - October 27th

The Pathways Class is designed for parents of kids pre-school to high school aged. We are an energetic group of 3050somethings who are seeking spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of faith. We watch video lessons and then havgood discussions. Come join us! We meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Board Room on the 2nd floor (just past the GatheringHall). Contact Wendell and Christy Brown (478-3103) or Tom and Laura Dovan (815-9090) with questions.

Sunday School - October 20th

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Meek, Not Weak"

Challenge Class (200) - Led by Bob Herrick"Biblical Wisdom Literature"

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer"Loving God with All Your Soul: Celtic Spirituality forthe Woman of Today"

11:00 a.m.Second Hour o f the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay)(Open to Men Also)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

"Traveling Light"/Reflections (200) - Led by Kathy PattenSunday Morning Version of the Wednesday Night Class

Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug Kin"Islam"

College & University-Aged Young Adults (107)Led by Thom Schuyler

Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom)Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

If you currently receive a hard copy ofThe Spire in the mail and would like to receive it in anemail format, please call the office at 297-8563 and let us know. All we need is your emailaddress and we'll get you set-up to receive it every Tuesday.

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WCC Youth

Wednesday Night, October 16th

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Service Night

Sunday, October 20th

9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir- rehearse forregular performances at WCC and for the summer choirtour trip

11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School - weekly scripture basedlessons taught by Carla (Chi-Rho) and Trey (CYF)

Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch - Off-Campus5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service - Drowota Hall

Tuesday, October 22nd

6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread &

Company in Green Hills

For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.comor follow us on Twitter@WoodmontCCYouth

Youth Group This Week

Small Groups

Traveling Woodmont

Traveling Woodmont is on the move again, this time for a tour of the Music City Center. We will leave the

church on Thursday, October 24th, at 10:00 a.m. and have a short bus ride to downtown Nashville. Thetour will last about an hour - Music City Center is huge so be prepared for lots of walking. After our tourwe will head across the street to have lunch at the Omni in the Key Note restaurant. We will get to see two of the newestbuildings in downtown Nashville! The tour is complimentary. Lunch at Key Note will range from about $15 up. We should re-turn before 3:00 p.m.

If you are interested in coming along for this trip, please contact Carol Parsons at 457-3006, or email me atparsons.carol@comcast.net.

Sponsor Spotlight

We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youthsponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra

time to celebrate and get to know Kristen Newman.

Kristen became an official member of Woodmont this past summer after a year of being involved in

various way in the church including VBS and the Bridge, and is excited to now be a youth sponsor!

Kristen graduated from Johnson & Wales in Providence, RI and is now the Inside Sales Manager for

the Hampton Inn West End and the Hampton Inn & Suites Elliston Place. When she's not booking

wedding blocks at the hotels, she can be found volunteering at Cheekwood and finding free events

all over Nashville. Aside from volunteering, she loves reading, spending time at her parents' farm in

Hickman County and cuddling with her 3 year old orange tabby, Murfy.

Visitation Group

We hope you will join us for our next Visitation Group this coming Monday, September 21st in Room 105 at 12:00 p.m.Aftebrief meeting to discuss our Special Cares List we will have lunch together, then leave to visit our shut-ins. The cost of lunch $3.00. Please call Liz Anne Allen at 373-4013, or email at ginnis2@comcast.net, if you wish to participate in this veryimportant ministry.

Cooking with CentreTuesday, October 24th @ 5:30 p.m. (Woodmont Kitchen)

Join us to cook meals for the Faith freezer here at Woodmont. Contact Kathy Gibson for more information at 292-3641

orgibby3611@comcast.net .

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FinancialUpdateWearethroughthefirstthreemonthsofourChurchsfiscalyear. WethankallmembersforthesupportgiventothemanyministriesofWCC. Fortheperiod,WCCpledgeandgiftincomeisrunning$48,644or10%behindbudget. Thespendingsidehashelpedtooffsetthiswithexpenses$27,119or5%betterthanbudget. Theexpensesavingsaredrivenbygoodmanagementfromourstaffandotherleadershipaswellasbythetimingofsomeministryspending. WCCisinagoodplacefinanciallywithreservestosupportrepairandinvestmentinourfacilities. Asalways,weencourageallmemberstomakepledgegiftsconsistentlyinordertohelpusmanagethespendingthatsupportsthemanyinternalandexternalministryandoutreachprogramsatWCC.

QuickFinancialSummary JulytoSeptember2013

July13Sept13 July13Sept13 July12Sept13 2012/2013

Actual Budget Budget/Actual AnnualBudget

ReceiptsandRevenues

PledgesCurrentYear 369,839.23$ 427,586.00$ (57,746.77)$ 1,844,488.00$

PledgesPrecedingYear 8,960.00 5,000.00 3,960.00 5,000.00

Less PledgeSlippage (10,000.00) 10,000.00 (40,000.00)

NonPledges 43,349.74 45,740.00 (2,390.26) 197,312.00

ChurchSchool 277.10 300.00 (22.90) 1,200.00

PlateOfferings 6,636.95 6,500.00 136.95 26,000.00

InterestEarnedOpFundAccts 3.19 125.00 (121.81) 500.00

SundryReceipts

Use

of

Bldg 7,936.12

8,750.00

(813.88)

35,000.00

Meals&KitchenRevenue 2,805.05 4,000.00 (1,194.95) 22,000.00

ChristianEd/YouthGroupRevenue 920.00 750.00 170.00 3,000.00

Flowers&GreeneryRevenue 665.50 1,250.00 (584.50) 5,000.00

OtherRevenueOPER 89.00 125.00 (36.00) 500.00

TotalReceiptsandRevenues 441,481.88 490,126.00 (48,644.12) 2,100,000.00

Expenditures&Disbursements

(C)ONNECT 40,969.30 49,762.00 (8,792.70) 216,330.00

(R)ESOURCE 427,759.90 442,393.00 (14,633.10) 1,705,885.00

(E)QUIP 17,748.30 15,757.00 1,991.30 83,900.00

(W)ORSHIP 15,353.09 21,038.00 (5,684.91) 93,885.00

TotalExpenditures&Disbursements 501,830.59 528,950.00 (27,119.41) 2,100,000.00

NetSurplus/(Deficit) (60,348.71)$ (38,824.00)$ (21,524.71)$ $

*Note:Yeartodatepledgeincomedoes notinclude$16,331.25 ofprepaidpledges.

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Mission & Outreach

On Saturday, October 19th, congregations throughout

the Tennessee Region will be participating in a LovingHands day of service. We are offering two opportunitiesthat weekend: Salama Urban Ministries in Nashville and

Morgan-Scott for those that can travel.

Urban Ministry Opportunity

The Salama Institute on 8th Avenue is a successful after schoolacademic enrichment program serving underprivileged kids inKindergarten though 12th grades. There are a couple of things wecan help them with. One is an ongoing need to help resupply the"Salama store" where the kids can use earned credits to buy items

like school supplies, caps, etc. which they really enjoy and helpsmotivate them. (You can see a list of typical items on our web siteunder Mission/Urban Ministries.) Also, the kids put on a theatricalproduction every year and the wardrobe room needs to becatalogued and tidied up. If you are interested in getting involvedwith this project or have any questions or ideas, please contactTom Patten at william.t.patten@gmail.com .

As the conference wide Disciples Church has designated Oct. 19thas a day when everyone is encouraged to pick a mission project tobe involved with, we're organizing a group to go down and pitch intothat effort. It might be fun for a group to do this together and it's agood way to learn more about this great organization that is doingsuch important work. Contact Tom with questions or interest.

For more information,please contact JeremiahWeeden-Wright at

jeremiah.weedenwr ight@gmai l.com

If you would like to go on the trip, please sign-upby entering or clicking the following link:

http://tinyurl.com/Morgan-Scott-Mission-Trip

GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocializeTuesday, October 22nd @ Noon in Room 105

Catered Meal -- $8.00

Program: Dino Nowak, founder of Renu Healthand Fitness, has been providing personal trainingand post rehabilitation service at the VanderbiltOrthopedic Institute Fitness Center for over 4years. One of his certifications is as a Master

Trainer & Older Adult Exercise Specialist from the Cooper

Aerobics Center Institute in Dallas, Texas (founded byKenneth Cooper, MD, MPH, and known as the "Father ofAerobics"). A published author and speaker, Dino has beenseen and heard by millions through TV, print, and radiooutlets. With over 20 years experience as a fitness andlifestyle coach, he will speak on the importance and impactthat physical activity can have in our lives as we age, why itis important, what it does, and its impact on energy, jointhealth, brain function and level of independence.

Reservations: *Please make your reservations by noonthis Friday, October 18th, by calling Rebecca Vaughan(our new WCC receptionist) at 297-8563, or by emailing

her at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org (*note the newemail address above for reservations.)

Menu: Chicken Pot Pie/A Little Spicy Black EyePeas/Rolls/Mixed Green Salad/Frozen Lemon Pie

Visitors are welcome, so bring a friend or two.

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

GEMS'

GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize

Please add this upcoming December GEMSMeeting to your calendars!

Special Month: DECEMBER 12, 2013

Special Day: THURSDAY

(Note: In December only, we will meet on a Thursday.)

Special Program: (To be announced at a later date.)

Same Time: Noon

*** SAVE THE DATE!!! ***

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Contribution in memory of:David AkersBetty Turner ColeAlma Jean CookJ. K. CooperEmily DuncanMary HillCarl MayNorma RichMark S. Richardson, Jr.Mary SmithBryan StanleyOna Louelle TaylorPatty Van Meter

Contributors:Bernard AkinBev and Jane AkinDecker and Phyllis Bristow

Robert W. and Peggy P. BruceJoyce and David BryantJohn K. and Betsy M. CartwrightCircle 2Dr. and Mrs. Robert D. CollinsWallace W. and Lee Bright DietzAnita FerrellDibby Stratton FreemanSallye and John GallowayDr. and Mrs. C. K. Hiranya GowdaMax and Joy HaughtLee Ann Hawkins

John S. HendersonJohn and Martha Hobby

Contributors continuedJulie HowellScott, Amy, Sarah and Jack HudginsJerry and Gayle HughesMax and Mary JohnsonPolly and George KeithDr. and Mrs. Peter John KyneMr. & Mrs. James L. LeeTed and Sondra LeeDr. and Mrs. Malcolm R. LewisRandy and Ann LutherArchie Mallette & daughter Sue BannenPat and Dave MaloneAlberta MartinBetty and Steve McHughAnn May McKee and Thomas McKeeJames P. and Lola D. NewmanGlenda Bell and G. William NewtonAlma A. Norton

Earl E. and Robert E. PattersonGail and Ed PeacockSarah P. PeayMaurice W. PinsonMr. and Mrs. Sherwood L. PowersOren Wayne PuckettDr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Regen, Jr.Albert W. and Pamela S. RichardsonCarolyn and Jerry RobinsonJoe and Jeanie TaylorDr. and Mrs. Edward L. ThackstonSallie and Don Walker

Nita Worsham and familyPamela Zimmerman

Contributions in honor of:Trey FlowersThe Gospelaires

Contributors:

Ervin General Partnership

Memorial & Honorarium ListingJuly 1 September 30, 2013

Strategic Planning Committee

Cyril Stewart is working with the Strategic Planning Committee to look at future campus development. If you have anyquestions or comments, please contact one of these committee members:

Mike BrentTrudy CarpenterKasey ClymerDavid ConradKaren ConradMarcus CriderLaura DovanTrey FlowersChad Greer

Charley HanklaPolly KeithMary KigerKirsten LoweDave MaloneSteve McHughMary Welsh OwenJeremiah PyronTallu Quinn

Jay RamseyRobert RamseyPam RichardsonNick SmallJohn StaufferCyril Stewart, ChairLou ToddAlex Waddey

Thank You Dear Woodmont Friends,Your many prayers and acts of kindness are helping me heal completely. I am very blessed

Sincerely,

Anita Ferrell

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Blessing of

the Animals

Sunday, November 3rd

4:00 p.m.

South Hall Lawn

Angel Tree

Our Angel Tree will be located in the

Gathering Hall November 3 24

Open your heart and choose an Angel from our Tre

We have adopted families with the Fannie Battle

Day Home who need sponsors wanting to share

their Christmas Spirit and Gods love.

More information to follow

Circle 6 having a workday at Nashville Food Project

Circle 2 enjoying Fellowship at church

Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)Circle Activities - Tuesday, October 8th

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, October 16th

4:00 p.m. - Pumpkin Delivery5:15 p.m. - Grace Notes

Children's Choir Practice

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

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club

Sunday, October 20th

9:30 a.m. - Child ren's Moment

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Children's Church

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersOctober 20th

9:30 Hour

ChristQuestRonda Hirst

Stars (2 Yrs)Noah's ArkClaire DrowotaLiz Holley

Pandas (3 Yrs)Noah's ArkSarah DruryBecky Griffith

Frogs (4 Yrs)The Ark and Tentfor GodKim SheridanGloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)The Ark and Tentfor GodLaurie CooperLisa Collins

11:00 HourChildren's ChurchKaitlyn AsherSarah Drury

4th

/5th

Grade ClassTopher Endress

Donuts & CoffeeStill Needed

Family Camp2013What a great way tointroduce children toBethany Hills Camp!

Friday Evening, October 25ththru Sunday, October 27th@ Bethany Hills CampLast year, the Tolberts and the

Williams went and had a blast!

Join us this year and start awonderful family tradition.Registration information:www.ccdctn.org/resources.aspx

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Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, October 16

6:15 a.m.Men's Small Group (107)

7:00 a.m.Men's Bible Study (105)

Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)

4:00 p.mPumpkin Delivery (South Hall Lawn)

5:15 p.m.

Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice (KC)

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

6:00 p.m.Youth Group (Off-Campus)

6:15 p.m.

JYF Kids Club (KC)6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice (Choir Rm); DivorceCare(The Bay); Galatians Class (200); Intro to

MindfulnessHealthy Living, Part 2 (105);"The Jesus Way" (100); "TravelingLight" (BR); Stephen Ministry (107,

Campbell Stone, Library)

Thursday, October 17Library Workday

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

Sunday, October 20

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Worship (Sanctuary)

12:15 p.m.

Introduction to Woodmont (BR)4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)

5:45 p.m.The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, October 21

12:00 p.m.Visitation Group (105)

4:00 p.m."The Geezers" Men's Group (BR)6:00 p.m.

Strategic Planning Committee (BR)

Tuesday, October 22

6:30 a.m.

CYF Guys Bible Study (Off-Campus)9:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (CS)

12:00 p.m.GEMS (105)

6:00 p.m.Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

Outreach Grants Committee (200)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Our members and friends who are sick, homebound or grieving

A successful "Pumpkins with a Purpose" fundraiser Safety for those traveling to the Morgan-Scott mission trip

All members to find a way to serve to share God's love with others

All members to achieve a healthy and balanced life of faith

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:

Mike Wright, St. Thomas

CONTINUING CONCERNS:Mark ChristofersenBeth Shelton

Penny Stelling

Gary Thompson

Yot Williams

Maddie Murphy

Peggy Johnson

Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterJimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer

Debby Adams, sister of Pam HardinCharlene Solliday, mother of Robin

Heyne, WoodcrestJustin Johnson, son of Anona JohnsonGary Carrington, father of Blake

MayesTy Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile

MILITARY PRAYER LIST:

Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GossClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry

Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brotheand sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing

THOSE SERVING ABROAD:

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

of Georgia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns w

now only be listed for up to one month. If y

wish to have a continuing concern remain o

the list after one month, please renew your r

quest each month by calling the church offic

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

Let Us Know:Have information about someone in the hospital or with another

ministry need? Please notify the church of fice during theweek (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

If life is getting you down and you need a Christian

friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers artrained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 todiscuss the possibility of this being the help you nee

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFFRev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. 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, Director of TNFP

Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Topher Endress, Ministerial InternSarah Huffman,Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool

Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative Assistant Rebecca Vaughan,ReceptionistChris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt,Housekeeping Steven Austin, HousekeepingShirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,

DEACON SCHEDULE

October 20, 2013

Communion Prep: Nora RichService Coordinator: 9:30 - Liz Anne Allen

11:00 - Nick SmallVideo Camera: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton

11:00 - Nora Rich

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.L.A. Galyon Cathy Williams Glenn KigerRoy Jordan Liz Anne Allen Jay EverettRobin Heyne Watt Crockett Rebecca EverettDon Mitchell Robbie Quinn Adam SloanHope Walker Janet Wall Tami Buchanan

Terri McConnell Kent McMillinMilly Moore Selena GuilfoyMeredith Hollomon Jean Ramsey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYOctober 20, 20

9:30 a.m.

Pat Maloneand

Kathy Patten

11:00 a.m.

Anne Mitcheland

Emmie Thoma

5:45 p.m.

Bryan SargenWeekly Prayer Partner

First Christian Church, Halls, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: October 20, 2013

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "What Have You Done For Me Lately?"

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19; Philippians 4:4-7

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preachingSermon Title: "The Church Has Left the Building!"

Scripture: John 20:19-22

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingSeptember 22 300 789 $ 54,596September 29 300 739 $ 22,017October 6 266 686 $ 33,297October 13 260 653 $ 22,026