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

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 42 October 21, 201

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

Join us for Woodmont's 3rdAnnual Pickin' in the PatchThis Sunday, October 27th

2:45 -5:45 p.m. - South Hall Lawn

Enjoy good music and fun fellowshipwhile picking out your pumpkins!

(See more details on page 4)

Welcome to OurNew Members!

Sunday, October 20th

John & Margaret Thompson

Erik & MicheMilam(not pictured,daughter, Gra

Kailey & J.R. Handwith daughter, Harper

Morgan ScottMission TripOctober 17-20

This past weekend volunteers frWoodmont built a porch and a rover the porch on one house an

ramp on another house.

(See more about the trip on page

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I have always been intrigued by the decisionof our nation's founders to use the phrase, "life,liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the

Declaration of Independence. What does it mean to pursuehappiness, to live a happy life, to be a happy person? Ishappiness different from meaning? Is happiness a choice? How

does faith affect happiness? One day we're on top of the worldand the next day, we have trouble getting out of bed. One daywe feel like things couldn't be better, but the next day life comescrashing down on us. Happiness is certainly fleeting. It comesand goes, but it's still something that all of us want. We yearnfor it. We pray for it. We long for it. We are constantlysearching for it. Yet, we all still acknowledge that we are notgoing to be happy all the time.

There was an article somebody sent me that appeared in theHuffington Post at the end of September titled "12 Things HappyPeople Do Differently and Why I Started Doing Them." It islargely based on the results of some research done by positivity

psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky. Here is what the article saidare the things that happy people choose to do:

1. Express gratitude. -- When you appreciate what you have,what you have appreciates in value. So basically, beinggrateful for the goodness that is already evident in your lifewill bring you a deeper sense of happiness. And that'swithout having to go out and buy anything. It makes sense.We're gonna have a hard time ever being happy if we aren'tthankful for what we already have.

2. Cultivate optimism. -- Winners have the ability tomanufacture their own optimism. No matter what thesituation, the successful diva is the chick who will always

find a way to put an optimistic spin on it. She knows failureonly as an opportunity to grow and learn a new lesson fromlife. People who think optimistically see the world as a

place packed with endless opportunities, especially in tryingtimes.

3. Avoid over-thinking and social comparison. --Comparing yourself to someone else can be poisonous.If we're somehow "better" than the person that we'recomparing ourselves to, it gives us an unhealthy sense ofsuperiority. Our ego inflates! If we're "worse" than the

person that we're comparing ourselves to, we usuallydiscredit the hard work that we've done and dismiss all the

progress that we've made. What I've found is that the

majority of the time this type of social comparison doesn'tstem from a healthy place. If you feel called to compareyourself to something, compare yourself to an earlierversion of yourself.

4. Practice acts of kindness. -- Performing an act of kindnessreleases serotonin in your brain. (Serotonin is a substancethat has TREMENDOUS health benefits, including makingus feel more blissful.) Selflessly helping someone is a super

powerful way to feel good inside. What's even cooler aboutthis kindness kick is that not only will you feel better, but so

will people watching the act of kindness. How extraordinais that? A side note is that the job of most anti-depressantsto release more serotonin.

5. Nurture social relationships. -- The happiest people onthe planet are the ones who have deep, meaningfulrelationships. Did you know studies show that people's

mortality rates are DOUBLED when they're lonely? Therea warm fuzzy feeling that comes from having an activecircle of good friends who you can share your experiencewith. We feel connected and a part of something moremeaningful than our lonesome existence.

6. Develop strategies for coping. -- How you respond to thedifficult moments is what shapes your character. Sometimstuff happens -- it's inevitable. Forrest Gump knows thedeal. It can be hard to come up with creative solutions in tmoment when manure is making its way up toward the fanIt helps to have healthy strategies for coping pre-rehearsedon-call, and in your arsenal at your disposal.

7. Learn to forgive. -- Harboring feelings of hatred is horrib

for your well-being. You see, your mind doesn't know thedifference between past and present emotion. When you"hate" someone, and you're continuously thinking about itthose negative emotions are toxic for your well-being. Yo

put yourself in a negative state and it stays with youthroughout your day.

8. Increase flow experiences. -- Flow is a state in which itfeels like time stands still. It's when you're so focused onwhat you're doing that you become one with the task.Action and awareness are merged. You're not hungry,sleepy, or emotional. You're just completely engaged inthe activity that you're doing. Nothing is distracting you o

competing for your focus.9. Savor life's joys. -- Deep happiness cannot exist withoutslowing down to enjoy the joy. It's easy in a world of wildstimuli and omnipresent movement to forget to embracelife's enjoyable experiences. When we neglect to appreciawe rob the moment of its magic. It's the simple things in lthat can be the most rewarding if we remember to fullyexperience them.

10. Commit to your goals. -- Being wholeheartedly dedicateto doing something comes fully-equipped with an ineffablforce. Magical things start happening when we commitourselves to doing whatever it takes to get somewhere.When you're fully committed to doing something, you

have no choice but to do that thing. Counter-intuitively,having no option -- where you can't change your mind --subconsciously makes humans happier because they know

part of their purpose.11. Practice spirituality. -- When we practice spirituality or

religion, we recognize that life is bigger than us. Wesurrender the silly idea that we are the mightiest thing eveIt enables us to connect to the source of all creation andembrace a connectedness with everything that exists. Som

The Pursuit of Happinessby Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

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As if the events of the past few weeks werenot strange enough, something especially

peculiar happened in our nation's capitolWednesday evening, October 16. Near the end

of the roll call vote in The House of Representatives regardingthe Senate bill to reopen our government and raise the debt

ceiling, a House stenographer arose and engaged in a verbal rant.I have been searching all day to find a clear and definitivetranscript of exactly what she said but I've been unable toidentify such a resource. The reports I've read include thefollowing headlines:

"House Stenographer Seizes Microphone in Bizarre Rant"(NPR)

"House stenographer freaks out on House floor" (Hot Air)"House stenographer goes all religious on House floor"(dailykos)"'You Cannot Serve Two Masters!' House StenographerGoes Crazy" (Mediaite)"Dianne Reidy, House Stenographer, Flips Out" (heavy.com)

"House stenographer sent for mental exam after floor rant:'Praise be to God!'" (Washington Times)

You get the picture: according to most press reports thiswoman lost all sense of decorum and judgment and may have

been experiencing a momentary detachment from reality (myparlor psychology).

Most of the above-referenced articles did include a fewstatements that burst forth from Ms. Reidy during her brieftirade. They include:

"Praise God!"

"He will not be mocked. He will not be mocked. Don'ttouch me. He will not be mocked.""The greatest deception here is this is not one nation underGod. It never was. Had it been, it would not have been.

No. It would not have been. The Constitution would nothave been written by Freemasons. They go against God.You cannot serve two masters. You cannot serve twomasters. Praise be to God, the Lord Jesus Christ. Praiseforever."

I make no excuses for Ms. Reidy nor am I carrying her wathere. However, given the name calling, finger pointing, angill-spirited, ugly, childish, spiteful, damaging and divisive antof the past three weeks, I find her "breakdown" both illuminatiand, frankly, understandable. Although out-of-place, I

pretty sure Ms. Reidy's outburst was unscripted, unexpectundeniably sincere and unlike much of what I've heard in receweeks. (I doubt that she had daily cloakroom meetings wlike-minded stenographers to go over their "Talking Points"). I had been charged with transcribing every word that rolled othe tongue of our so-called representatives over the past fweeks I'm confident I would not be quoting scripture. Awatched Mitch, Harry, John, John, Chuck, Ted, Nancy, Ra

and so many others spew their partisan vitriol my internresponses did not include, "Praise God!" And this woman ghauled away for mental examination? Ask yourself: wfreaked out, who went crazy, who delivered bizarre rants awho should have their heads examined?

My heart aches for our country. I am asking you to consid"going all religious." Pray for America. Something is terrib

broken and I don't think it's the stenographer.

"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man

sows, this he will also reap." (Galatians 6:7)

In Hope and Love,Thom

The House Stenographerby Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults

Fall is one of the busiest times of the year.School is in full force, the holidays are justaround the corner and each day seems to go a

little faster than the last. I want to encourage each of us to take a

few minutes each day this week and slow down. Take a walkaround the block and experience nature's beauty, be still for afew minutes before going into your first meeting and ask forGod's peace, or take a moment before falling asleep to name afew things out loud that you are thankful for.

When I get busy, being still is the last thing I feel like I hatime for, so it is easy for me to lose sight of God's presencemy life. I know God is always there, but I don't always take timto experience the peace, which his presence can bring. So th

week let's both remember to experience the gift of Goconstant presence in our lives.

~Mary Clare

Fallby Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse

of the most accomplished people I know feel that they'rehere doing work they're "called to do."

12. Take care of your body. -- Taking care of your body iscrucial to being the happiest person you can be. If you don'thave your physical energy in good shape, then your mental

energy (your focus), your emotional energy (your feelings),

and your spiritual energy (your purpose) will all benegatively affected. (Huffington Post9/26/13)

Some insightful words worth pondering as we enter into thisseason of Thanksgiving!

Blessings,

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5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights

5:35 p.m. in Drowota HallThis Wednesday,

October 23rdBest Greek Pasta Bake with

Whole Wheat Penne

Greek Green Beans

with Tomatoes

Greek Salad

Gooey Butter Cake

Healthy Banana Bread

Pizza for the kids

Soup, Sandwich and

Salad Night!

Hearty Ground Beef

Vegetable Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pork Tenderloin on Rolls

Lemon Orzo Salad

Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, October 30th

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

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

Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on

wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and notfaint. Isaiah 40:31

Of people 45 years and over only 25% in "excellent" health reported

being lonely versus 55% in "poor" health (statistic from the AmericanAssociation of Retired Persons)

46.9% of adults 18 years of age and over reached the recommended amount of aerobic activity

suggested by the department of health and human services. (statistic from the Center for Disease

Control, 2010)

Make sure to join us this Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. to walk around the church before 5-Star Dinner. Good

exercise as well as fellowship! Next Wednesday, October 30th, will be Trunk or Treat. We won't walk but jo

us to give out candy to the kids dressed in their Halloween costumes! Feel free to dress up yourself!

Family Camp 2013What a great way to introduce children to Bethany Hills Camp!

This Friday Evening, October 25th thru Sunday, October 27th @ Bethany Hills CampLast year, the Tolberts and the Williams went and had a blast!

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

Pickin' in the Patch This Sunday, October 27th2:45-5:45 p.m. - South Hall LawnMark your calendars and bring your chairs to enjoy some wonderful music in Woodmont's Pickin' inthe Patch this Sunday, October 27th, from 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. Not only we will be able to hear some ofour favorite Woodmont musicians like Thom Schuyler, Carla Schooler and the Gospelaires but we

will also be able to enjoy Robert Howell with special guest, Gordon Kennedy.

Gordon Kennedy has written several fabulous songs, including Eric Clapton's #1 song "Change the World." His songs havalso been recorded by Alison Kraus, Ricky Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood and many more. What a great opportun

to listen to some wonderful music while picking out pumpkins and enjoying a fabulous fall afternoon.

Bring blankets, chairs & kids this Sunday, October 27th, at 2:45p.m. at South Hall.

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Adult Education

Sunday School - October 27

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9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Guest Teacher, Pete Kyne"Book of Acts - Chapter 10"

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 of 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

Wednesday Night - October 23rd

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 PattenLast Night of this Class

Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits oflearning how to switch between the "doing" modeand the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2)(105) - Led by Dr. Tom Patten

Beginning November 6th

Small Groups

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

Please add this upcoming December GEMS Meeting to yourcalendars!

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!!!***

Cooking with CentreThis Thursday, October 24th

5:30 p.m. - Woodmont Kitchen

We'll meet to cook meals for the Faith freezer here at Woodmonton Thursday, not Tuesday. Contact Kathy Gibson for moreinformation at 292-3641orgibby3611@comcast.net .

WCC Book ClubTuesday, November 19th

10:30 a.m. - Room 107

Judy Ginn will lead a discussion on Maria Semple'sbook, WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE.

Hope you can join us.

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WCC Youth

Wednesday Night , October 23rd

6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Fellowship Night (check email for location)

Sunday, October 27th9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary

10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir- rehearse for regular performances at WCC and for the summer choir tour trip11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School -weekly scripture based lessons taught by Carla (Chi-Rho) and Trey (CYF)Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch - Off-Campus2:45-5:45 p.m. - Pickin' in the Patch - South Hall Lawn5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service - Drowota Hall

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

Youth Group This Week

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 Nan George.

Nan has been a member of Woodmont for 20 years and has loved spending time withChildren's and Youth groups for lots of those years as her son, Simon, grew up in the

church. After completing Leadership Woodmont, Nan decided to start a Youth Deaconprogram, and she plans to facilitate that in the years ahead. Nan lives in Franklin, TN

where she owns and manages Stone & George Court Reporting. She loves BethanyHills, Titans football, Kentucky basketball and most any kind of outdoor activities.

Please join Circle 5 of the CWF (an evening circle for women who work outside the home)for a program of special music and storytelling presented by Julie Tanner and BethEaster. The title of their presentation is "Cello Psalms and the Turkey Prince."

Email Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net for reservations; dinner at6:00 and program at 6:45. This event is open to any interested Woodmont woman.

CWF General Meeting

Tuesday, November 5th

11:00 a.m. - Room 105

We are looking forward to hearing from our favorite newspaper columnist "Mrs. Cheap" (Mary Hance) from the"Tennessean" at the November CWF meeting. Everyone is welcome.

Lunch will follow the meeting in Drowota Hall. Reservations may be made through your Circle or by calling the churchoffice (297-8563) by noon on Friday, November 1st.

**CWF Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. in Room 107**

CWF Circle 5

Monday, November 4th

6:00 p.m. - Room 105

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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.

Mission & Outreach

ROOM IN THE INN

Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of thesebrothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:40

EachFridaynightfromNovemberthroughMarch,theRoomintheInnprogramallowstheWoodmontfamilytoshareitshospitality,loveandcompassionwith

12lessfortunatestrangers.Itdoesnttakealotoftimeoranyspecialskills

justyourcommitmenttogiveofyourself.Youcanmakeadifferenceby

servingonanyofthefollowingvolunteerteams:

TheDINNERHOSTTEAM(fourtosixpeople)isresponsibleformealsforthe12guests: PrepareandservedinneronFriday(anuncomplicatedfareofanentre,threesidedishes,breadanddessert)

StockSouthHallskitchenwithstaplesfortheguestsandovernighthostsbreakfasts(cereals,pastries,milk,juice,

coffeeandtea)

PrepareandstockSouthHallsrefrigeratorwith12sandwichandfruitsacklunchesforourgueststotakewiththem

onSaturday

EatdinnerandsharefellowshipwithourguestsonFridayevening

TheOVERNIGHTHOSTTEAM(twotofourpeople,male/femalehostingteamsarewelcome): Transportour12guestsfromtheRoomintheInnCampustoSouthHall

Setupthebeddingforourguestsinthedownstairssleepingquarters

SharedinnerandfellowshipwithourguestsandtheDinnerTeam

Managethedistributionoftwopiecesofclothingtoourguests

SpendthenightatSouthHallinseparateaccommodationsequippedwithqueensizedblowupbeds(bringyourown

bedding)

JointheguestsforSaturdaybreakfast

TransportthegueststotheRoomintheInnCampusby6:30a.m.onSaturdaymorningandsecureSouthHall

TheRESERVETEAM: Wewouldcallonyou(asyourschedulepermits)tofillinforanothervolunteerwhohadtocancelatthelastminute.

PleasemakeyourreservationsbyfillingintheinformationbelowandplacingtheforminthecollectionplateonSunday;signingupatwww.woodmontchristian.org (clickonRoomintheInn,undertheMission&Outreachtab);orby

contactingChristineReedatcontactingchristine@gmail.com or(615)7941054.

Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signmeup:_____DinnerHostTeam _____OvernightHostTeam _____ReserveTeam

We will contact you about your specific preferences and provide you with detailedguides or checklists closer to the time you picked to serve.

Please accept our thanks!

BeanAngelbyVolunteeringon

November1stor8th!

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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 Conrad

Marcus CriderLaura DovanTrey FlowersChad Greer

Charley HanklaPolly KeithMary KigerKirsten LoweDave Malone

Steve McHughMary Welsh OwenJeremiah PyronTallu Quinn

Jay RamseyRobert RamseyPam RichardsonNick SmallJohn Stauffer

Cyril Stewart, ChairEmmie ThomasLou ToddAlex Waddey

Fresh Christmas WreathsWoodmont Christian's Boy Scout Troop 92 is selling wreaths again this year:

Custom and freshly-made Fraser Fir wreaths from North Carolina24 inch diameter beautiful and fluffyAccented with a red velvet bowWonderful gifts for friends and familyLess expensive than others of the same quality

The wreaths are $25.00 each, and Troop 92 uses the proceeds for outdoor programsincluding camping, caving, backpacking, and Boy Scout summer camp.

Scouts will be taking orders for wreaths in the Gathering Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the following Sundays:November 10, 17 and 24. Checks made payable to BSA Troop 92 or Cash are welcome. No credit cards.

Wreaths will be available for pick up at the Church on Sunday, December 1, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. under thePorte-Cochre on the South end of the building. If this is not convenient, please let us know and we can arrange for analternative means of delivery/pick up.

Angel Tree

Our Angel Tree will be located in the

Gathering Hall November 3 24

Open your heart and choose an Angel from our Tree!

We have adopted families with the Fannie Battle

Day Home who need sponsors wanting to share

their Christmas Spirit and God's love.

More information to follow

Blessing of

the Animals

Sunday, November 3rd

4:00 p.m.

South Hall Lawn

Dear Woodmont Family,

Thank you so much to all that came out and answered our call for help to unload the Great PumpkinTruck! It was an unbelievable experience to watch people arrive and jump right in line to start passingpumpkins. Even the kids were helping to pull wagons loaded with pumpkins. Due to everyone's hard

work, we were able to unload 1900 pumpkins in 2 hours!! Even the truck driver was amazed that we unloaded so quickly!But of course, she has never been to Woodmont, the most amazing church!!

Seeing the pumpkins sparkle in the sunlight Sunday morning was wonderful. The South Hall Lawn is alive with pumpkinsand families enjoying the Pumpkin Patch. Thank you for making it possible!

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Morgan Scott Mission TripOctober 17-20

Volunteers from Woodmont built a porch and a roof over the porch on one house and built a wheelchair ramp on another.

Food was distributed to 31 families on Friday morning which was purchased from Second Harvest in Maryville. Clothes wesorted and hung on Friday and various donations were sorted Saturday afternoon.

Saturday night, Jack Derryberry built a bon fire to roast marshmallows. Working together, they made new friends and

bonded with old ones.

Thanks to the ladies at Woodmont who prepared food for the entire weekend. There is no grocery or gas station within 10

miles!

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, October 23rd

5:15 p.m. - Grace NotesChildren's Choir Practice

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

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club

Friday, October 25th

4:00-7:00 p.m. - WCPS Carnival

Sunday, October 27th9:30 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 27

th

9:30 Hour

ChristQuestRonda Hirst

Stars (2 Yrs)Noah's ArkClaire DrowotaPorter Meadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)Noah's ArkBecky GriffithHelper Needed

Frogs (4 Yrs)Promised LandKim SheridanGloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Promised LandBetty WhiteKeith Walker

11:00 Hour

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherHelper Needed

4th

/5th

Grade ClassTopherEndress

Donuts& CoffeeStill Needed

10/25 - Kaden Knapp

10/28 - Miles Pratt10/30 - Maggie Kate

Cowels

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Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, October 23

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

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

Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)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);"The Jesus Way" (100);"TravelingLight" (BR); Intro to Mindfulness

Healthy Living, Part 2 (105)

Thursday, October 24Library Workday

10:00 a.m.Sit & Stitch Group (GH)

5:30 p.m.Centre Group (Kitchen)

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

Friday, October 254:00-7:00 p.m.

WCPS Carnival (DH/KC/East Lawn)

Sunday, October 27

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

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

2:45-5:45 p.m.

Pickin' in the Patch (South Hall Lawn)4:45 p.m.

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

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, October 28

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

6:00 p.m.CREW Meeting (BR)

Tuesday, October 29

9:00 a.m.Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone)

6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)6:30 p.m.

Young Adults (105)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Hope and healing to those who are sick, grieving or lonely

Discernment for those who are burdened by uncertaintyThe children and youth as they grow in their knowledge of God and wha

it means to follow Christ

All members to express gratitude to God for his continuous presence inour lives and for the peace He offers which passes all understanding

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 off ice during theweek (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

If life is getting you down and you need a Christianfriend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers atrained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 todiscuss the possibility of this being the help you nee

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:

Anne Mitchell, VanderbiltMarianne Rogers, St. Thomas

Carol Parsons,CentennialLindsey Cooper, Vanderbilt

NEW CONCERNS:

Gayle Cherry

David Kline, friend of Don RollinsEsther Schmidt, mother of Ellen

Anderson

CONTINUING CONCERNS:

Mike WrightMark ChristofersenBeth Shelton

Penny Stelling

Gary Thompson

Yot Williams

Maddie Murphy

Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterJimmy Gurley, friend of Clay StaufferJustin Johnson, son of Anona JohnsonTy Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile

Continuing Concerns continued

Charlene Solliday, mother of RobinHeyne, Woodcrest

SYMPATHY TO:

Dara Howe and Randy Greenwoodonthe death of their brother-in-law, GarGarner, on Wednesday, October 16, Tampa, FL. Services were held lastweek in Tampa.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Brandon & Brooke Keane on the birththeir son, Barrett Keane, on SaturdayOctober 19. Proud big brothers areBryan and Barton Keane.

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

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Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org

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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,

H k i S C ti Di t f "Th B id "

DEACON SCHEDULE

October 27, 2013

Communion Prep: Chris SmithService Coordinator: 9:30 - Jack Derryberry

11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Paul Hardin

11:00 - Barbie Howell

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Kasey Clymer Glenn Kiger Rich SandersonMark Clymer Mary Kiger Virginia DinkerDavid Reynolds Watt Crockett Merillat FlowersSelena Guilfoy Cathy Williams Jennifer LackeyHope Walker Pam Hardin Stewart Lackey

Terri McConnell Monte GoodKatherine Hartle Meredith HollomonPaula Forcht Jean Ramsey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYOctober 27, 20

9:30 a.m.

Wendell Browand

John Henderso

11:00 a.m.

Bill Heyneand

Mart Sesler

5:45 p.m.

Mart SeslerWeekly Prayer Partner

Central Christian Church, Murfreesboro, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: October 27, 2013

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "Walk Humbly with God"

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preachingSermon Title: "Recalculating..."

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingSeptember 29 300 739 $ 22,017October 6 266 686 $ 33,297October 13 260 653 $ 22,026October 20 274 698 $ 36,335