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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 43 October 28, 201

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

or

Join us this Wednesday for

@5:00 p.m./Church Parking Lot

Blessing of the Animal

This Sunday, November 3

at 4:00 p.m./Outdoor Chap

Woodmont's 3rd AnnualPickin' in the Patch

Sunday, October 27th

WoodmontTrekkers atMt. LeConte

October 25-27

22 Trekkers hiked tLeConte Lodge this weePictured to the left areWalkers, Drurys, Stew

and other WCC friend

The Outreach Grants Committee met last week and awarded the following grants

Better Decisions Disciples Divinity House Faith Family Medic

Fannie Battle Day Home Guardian Angels Outreach Ministries Heart for AfricaHope Force International Morgan Scott Project Progress, Inc.

Second Harvest Food Bank Minister's Discretionary Fund


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

The Kingdom of God: Part 5by Rev. Justin Gung,Minister of Children & Congregational Care

"Was it a spiritual experience?"

That was the question posedto me when I returned fromthe city of Chicago. "It" wasn't

being in the Windy City,though that was awesomeindeed. "It" was running amarathon: 26.2 miles. Forthousands of years, this "feat"has captured the imagination ofmanyfrom Pheidippides, theoriginal "marathon man" ofancient Greece, to all who lace'em up and toe the line in the

present day.

The Chicago Marathon took place on Sunday,October 13, 2013. It was the first major marathon on U.S.Soil since the Boston Marathon. As you recall, the BostonMarathon was marred by violence and tragedy, so a number ofquestions surrounded Chicago. Would it be safe? Would there bea repeat of what happened in Boston? How would theworldwide running community respond?

On race day, the sun rose over Lake Michigan and awoke thecity. Light struck the buildings that faced the water, giving them

a warm, beautiful glow. Runners from around the globe gatheredin the start corrals and, with all of the languages spoken, itsounded like the day of Pentecost. Like snorting bulls scratchingthe ground, the runners prepared to charge. Finally, the momentcame. The gun went off and we began to runforty-fivethousand of us altogether in a thunderous herd.

As we made our way through the 26.2-mile course, I sawmany signs of the kingdom of God. Some of those signs wereliteral signs! You see, the streets were lined with countless

peopleloved ones of runners, enthusiastic Chicagoans, andlittle children offering high-fives. Spectators waved signs withwords of encouragement. "You're Run-derful!" "Anything is

Possible!" "Your Feet Hurt 'Cause You're Kicking So Much@#$!" "My Wife Runs. I Just Carb-load." "You Run Better ThanOur Government!" Those signs made me smile, but one sign hadwords of true inspiration: "Let us run with perseverance the raceset before us." That's a quote from the book of Hebrews.

In the early years of the church, a group of Jewish-Christians was subjected to religious persecution. The earlychurch was often persecuted for its faith, sometimes quite

violently, like the times it was persecuted by Emperor NeThe author of Hebrews acknowledges their hardship: "Afreceiving the light, you endured a great conflict full of sufferinSometimes you were publicly exposed to insult and persecutioat other times, you stood side by side with those so treated. Ysuffered along with those in prison and joyfully accepted t

confiscation of your property because you knew that you hbetter and lasting possessions" (10:32-35). To encourage thesuffering people, a letter was written to them, which we knotoday as the book of Hebrews.

One of the main themes of the book of Hebrews perseverance, endurance, and long-suffering. The authemploys a metaphorthat of a great footrace. He envisiothese suffering followers of Christ as runners who are growiweary. Their heads hang low. Their muscles cramp. Some evconsider giving up altogether. It is to these followers of Chrthat the author speaks. He lines the streets of the city, as it weand holds up gigantic signs, each with a piece of encourageme

"Keep going! Don't stop now! There's a prize waiting for yat the finish!" (That's the message of chapter ten). "Think of who have gone before youAbraham, Joseph, Moses, aothers!" (That's the message of chapter eleven.) "Above all, thiof Christ, who endured immense suffering for you!" (That's tmessage of chapter twelve.) To all of the runners in the HumRace, the author says, "When you feel pain, when you asuffering for your faith, when you are tempted to give up, tuyour thoughts to Christ and persevere!"

There was a point in the marathon when I began to hurt. M

feet were heavy. My muscles were tight. Each stride brougnew pain. But then I remembered the advice of a friend: "Whyou hit the wall, just begin to worship God." On my iPodfound a favorite song of minea contemporary worship sothat's received a lot of play in recent yearsand I turned up tvolume. My attention turned to thoughts of God. I began to siand worship the Lord from my heart. Instantly, I felt better! M

pain lessened. My pace quickened. In fact, I ran my fastest paover the last few miles of the course. I encouraged the runnearound me, especially those who seemed faint. And as I crossthe Finish Line, I looked to Heaven and praised God.

"Was it a spiritual experience?" That was the question

posed to me.

"Why, yes!" I said with a smile. "Absolutely, yes!"

Justin with wife, April


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Richard Feynman, noted Americanphysicist, in his book, Six Not So Easy Pieces,tells of a thought experiment that AlbertEinstein created in which two machines are

built exactly alike. Einstein's question was, "Would twomachines that were built exactly alike function exactly thesame?" Feynman's conclusion was no. Since the two machinescould not occupy the same space, they would have too manyvariables (gravity, etc.) to operate exactly alike.

Gabriel Faur, in his work, Pavane, has a measure wherethe vocal line ascends from a B sharp to an E natural.Enharmonically (soundwise), that is a major 3rd, an easy

interval to identify. Performers, however, find this interval hardto sing because it is written as a diminished 4th. I believe it isbecause the two intervals, though enharmonically the same, likethe machines mentioned above, occupy different space and areparts of two different systems.

Christianity has similarities to this dilemma. There is onone Christ, but seemingly so many different systems that peophave created to reach Him. Could it be that like enharmontones, they result in the same love of God, even if they are call

by different names?

Father in heaven, help us to discern the important truths a

not get distracted by systematic differences.

The important thing is that in every way, whether from falmotives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoicPhilippians 1:18

Einstein, Feynman and Faurby Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry

Love this time of year, when the earth is

turning back into itself. I see evidence of the

changing season all around us. Our gardens are

laid to rest for the winter, and the compost piles are tall with

okra stalks and tangled tomato vines. We can't keep our gutters

free of leaves. The black walnuts that line our creek drop their

fruits with loud thunks. We lost the last flush of zinnias in the

recent cold snap, and Lulah and I have enjoyed the taste of

persimmons while walking around our little plot of land.

For those of us who like to plant things and watch them grow,

we know Fall is the time for planting whatever we hope will

bloom next spring - bulbs, trees, shrubs, garlic. These plants

need the fall and winter seasons to get acclimated to the soil and

develop roots so that in the Spring, their energy can be used for

setting leaves, blossoms and fruit.

The season's physical changes beg us to enter into aspiritual time of introspection, quiet, and prayer. Autumn invitesus to do the very same stuff the natural world takes up--to turnour energy inward a bit, to strengthen our roots of faith andrelationships, to care for ourselves and restore health after along, hot season of activity. A time to pray, like David, "Searchme, O God, and know my heart...." (Psalm 139:23)

This excerpt of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke gives usvision of a land and a people who are restored to health aftetime of gaining strength from introspection.

All will come again into its strength:the fields undivided, the waters undammed,

the trees towering and the walls built low.And in the valleys, people as strong and varied as the land.And no churches where God

is imprisoned and lamented

like a trapped and wounded animal.

The houses welcoming all who knock

and a sense of boundless offering

in all relations, and in you and me.

- excerpt from "All Will Come Again into its Strength" by

Rainer Maria Rilke

God's grace and peace will be with you this season as y

begin to plant whatever it is you hope will bloom next Spring.

With love,

Autumnby Tallu Quinn, Director ofTNFP

ChristQuest Christmas Cards Clearance Sale

The remaining 2012 Christmas cards, designed by children in ChristQuest, will be sold in theChristQuest area this Sunday, November 3, after the 9:30 a.m. service. The proceeds will benefitRoss Elementary and other service projects.

Cards with envelopes are $5 and cards without envelopes are $3. Cash and checks will be accepted.


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5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights

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

October 30thSoup, Sandwich and

Salad Night!

Hearty Ground BeefVegetable Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Pork Tenderloin on Rolls

Lemon Orzo Salad

Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Pizza for the kids

Italian Baked Ziti

Parslied Carrots

Caesar Salad

Moist Coconut Cake

Healthy Fudge Brownies

Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, November 6th

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

card," by calling the church of fice (297-8563), emailing the churcoffice at [email protected] 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.

Adult Education

Sunday School - November 3rd

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Blessed Are the Merciful"

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

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn"Daniel Part II: The Visions"

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

the 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

Reflections (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Blessed Are the Peacemakers"

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 30th

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

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

Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts? (BR)Led by Justin GungEnrollment is Limited. Please contact Justin at

[email protected] today to join the class!

Caught in the Actof Service

Nick Small

Nick serves as a Deacon and chair of the property

committee. He is also on the Strategic Planning

Committee. He works countless hours to make sure

that the WCC property stays in great shape.

Thank you Nick!


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Youth Group This Week

WCC Youth

Wednesday Night, October 30th6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Halloween Party (check email for location)

Friday, November 1st

- Sunday, November 3rd

Chi-Rho Fall Retreat @ Bethany Hills - Check-in at 7:30 Friday night/Activities begin @ 8:00. Pick up @ 11:00 a.m. Sunda

Sunday, November 3rd9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary10:30-11:00 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-Campus4:00 p.m. - Blessing of the Animals - Outdoor Chapel5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service - Drowota Hall

Tuesday, November 5th

6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Girls Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills

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

Sponsor SpotlightWe 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 someextra time to celebrate and get to know Jeremiah Pyron.

Born in east Tennessee, Jeremiah moved around quite a bit. Tuscaloosa, Alabama was

home until high school, at which point he and his family moved back to east Tennessee

for high school and some college. He graduated in video production from MTSU but for

the past 3 years has worked in economic development. After visiting Woodmont in 2010,

Jeremiah joined on Halloween day and found more and more to get involved with each

year. He would like to thank Woodmont for introducing him to his now wife, Mary Clare.

Youth Group Fellowship Night at Sky High

Wednesday, October 23rd

Fall BackDaylight Saving Ends this Sunday, November 3rd.Remember to set you clocks back an hour by 2:00 a.m.


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INSERT TO THE SPIRE

Whether you're an Olympic athlete or have never been skiing before, you won't want to miss the memories made

on the...

1st Annual Woodmont Youth Group (6th-12th grade)

Ski Trip

Hidden Valley Ski Center

Wildwood, MO

Join us for the first annual Woodmont Youth Group Ski Trip December 30-January 1! We are travelling to the

Hidden Valley Ski Center in Wildwood, Missouri for three days of skiing and fellowship.

Itinerary Mon. Dec. 30

o 8:00am Loading

o 8:30am Depart Woodmont

o 11:30am Lunch, Western Sizzlin, Marion, IL.

o 12:30pm Depart for hotel

o 3:00pm Hotel check in, Crowne Plaza, St. Louis Airport

o 3:45pm Depart, dressed for Snow Tubing

o 4:30pm Snow Tubing, Hidden Valley Tube Park, Wildwood, MO.


o 8:15pm Dinner (TGI Friday's)

o 9-10pm Swimming & hot tub

o 10:30pm Devotional

Tue. Dec. 31o 9:00am Breakfast buffet

o 10:30am Depart for Hidden Valley Ski Area

o 11:15am Arrival, ski and snowboard fitting

Mandatory ski/snowboard school for beginners

o Lunch


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o 5:00pm Return equipment


o 6:45pm Dinner

o 8-9:00pm Swimming & hot tub

o 9:30pm Devotional

o 10:15pm Depart for fireworks

o 1:00am Hotel

Wed. Jan. 1o 8:30am Breakfast (included) & packing

o 9:30am Devotional

o 10:00am Check out and depart hotel

o 11:00am Ski/Snowboard Hidden Valley

(lesson required if changing ski/board, etc.)

o Lunch

o 5:00pm Depart for Nashville

o 7:00pm Dinner break (fast food)

o 11:30pm Estimated arrival Woodmont

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What if I don't know how to Ski/Snowboard?

o No worries! A lesson is included in your registration fee.

What's included in my fee?o Basically everything except for any extra money you may want to bring for souvenirs or snacks!

How will I get there?o We will provide transportation via bus and/or van

Who gets to go?o All Woodmont CC Youth are welcome on this trip, both CYF and Chi Rho.

Will adults be there?o Yes! Trey, Carla and several of our Youth Sponsors will be leading the trip

How do I register?o You can find registration info at www.WoodmontCCyouth.com

COSTThe total cost of $450 includes ski lift/rental/lessons,

hotel, transportation, meals, and sponsor costs.

Financial-needs scholarships are available to active membersof the youth group.

Payments can be made of $150 due upon registration, $150

due by November 15, and $150 due by December 15 (or as

arranged with the youth ministers). Payments can be made by

check (to Woodmont Christian Church with "Youth Ski Trip" in the memo line) or by credit card through the churc

website by selecting Online Giving under the Membership tab or by clicking here.(make sure to include student'sname in the Notes box).

Register at www.WoodmontCCyouth.com
https://www.woodmontchristian.org/OnlineGiving.aspxhttps://www.woodmontchristian.org/OnlineGiving.aspx


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CWF Circle 5 - Monday, November 4th

6:00 p.m. in Room 105

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 [email protected] for reservations; dinner at6:00 and program at 6:45. This event is open to any interested Woodmont woman.

CWF General Meeting - Tuesday, November 5th11:00 a.m. in 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 this Friday, November 1st.

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

This Wednesday, October 30th, Trunk or Treat will be in the church parking lot. Wewon't walk but do join us to give out candy to the kids dressed in their Halloweencostumes! Feel free to dress up yourself!

Heres a Heart Healthy Recipe to tr y:

Quinoa & Black Beans

Quinoa is an excellent source of protein,gluten-free, high in antioxidants, a super

anti-inflammatory, great source of fiber,and best of all, you can cook it in lessthan 15 minutes! This recipe is yummyand quite the crowd pleaser becauseonce you make a big pot of it or you canmix it into a salad, make vegetariantacos/tortillas, and a surprisingly tastyhamburger!

Ingredients:

1 bag of Quinoa

1 29 oz. can of Organic B lack Beans

(rinsed and drained)

A whole bunch of fresh ci lantro

A swi rl or two of o li ve oi l

Juice from 2 limes

2 avocados

1/2 cup of Greek yogurt on top

Salt & Pepper to taste

Make the entire bag of quinoa. Forevery cup of quinoa, use 2 cups ofwater. Combine water and quinoa,bring to a boil, turn down heat to low,cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Allowto cool for five minutes. Set aside.

Rinse and drain black beans. Combinebeans, salt and pepper, juice from 2limes, a swirl or two of olive oil, and1-2 cups of chopped cilantro. Allow to

simmer on the stove until it gets juicy.

Combine well the Quinoa and BlackBeans. Salt and pepper to taste.Sprinkle 1/4 of a cup of fresh choppedcilantro. Maybe another squeeze oflime to make it pucker into a smile!Top it with a scoop of crme fraicheor Greek yogurt.

Now, let's get creative!

Salad: Make a mixed green salad, topit with the Quinoa & black bean

mixture. I often include Honey crispred apples, avocado, and a drizzle of

honey. It's a salad worthy of a meal!

Tacos: I love the hand-made tortillasfrom Trader Joe's (they are in thebread section and the label is writtenin blue ink...it says hand-made!). Imake the tortillas with the quinoa &black beans, rough-chopped Romainelettuce, diced cherry tomatoes;chopped up avocado, fresh mint,squeeze of lime and Crystal's hotsauce!

Quinoa & Black Bean burgers laDude: On a baking sheet covered wittin foil and a little olive oil, spoon outquinoa & black beans (like cookiedough), press flat with a spoon andthen put into the freezer so they willget hard. Pull out and throw on thegrill or bake in the oven. We love ona toasted English muffin with a littleGreek yogurt, sliced avocado, dillpickles, and lettuce and tomato!

Buen Apetito!


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Mission & Outreach

ROOMINTHEINN

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,love

andcompassionwith12lessfortunatestrangers.Itdoesnttakealotof

timeoranyspecialskillsjustyourcommitmenttogiveofyourself.You

canmakeadifferencebyservingonanyofthefollowingvolunteerteams:

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

[email protected] or(615)7941054.

Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Email:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signmeup:_____DinnerHostTeam _____OvernightHostTeam _____ReserveTeam

Wewillcontactyouwithyourspecificpreferences.DetailedguidelinesandchecklistsforhostsanddriversareavailableontheWCCwebsiteundertheMission&Outreachtab/RoomintheInnoryoumaycontact

ChristineReedtohavethememailedormailedtoyou.Please accept our thanks!

GiveThanksbyVolunteeringon

November22

ndor

29

th(Thanksgivingweekend)

FurnitureNeeded

RoomintheInnneedsagentlyuseddiningtablewithchairsforSouthHall.Ifyouhaveatableandchairsetthatyouwouldbewillingtodonate,pleasecallthechurchoffice(2978563).


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Urban Ministries

The Salama Institute (serving disadvantaged youth in the Edgehill community) has a store

where kids can trade hard earned Salama dollars for items that tickle their fancy. They a

in need of the following items: notebook filler paper, composition notebooks, grid paper,

construction paper, glue sticks, scissors, calculators, rulers, index cards, highlighters,

#2 pencils, erasers, crayons, markers, folders with pockets, pencil pouches, solid colored

caps, solid colored lightweight jackets, solid colored sweaters, gloves, socks, wool caps, printed t-shirts, high interest lo

reading level books, trinkets (jewelry, toys), stuffed animals and sunglasses.

A collection box will be in the gathering hall between services. Or, if youd prefer, Diane Tucker has graciously offered t

serve as your personal shopper for these items. Inquire with her to work out details. Thanks!

Pickin' in the PatchSunday,

October 27th

Congratulations toLelia Neuhoff, who turned

100 on Sunday, October 27th!Mrs. Neuhoff has been a

WCC Member for 69 years!

Above: Lelia celebrating with her family.

Left: Lelia celebrating with folks from Woodmont

Right: Lelia with Mary Keith at church on Sunday


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November2013

2

Liz RamseyKay QuinnKate DruryNatalie NorthSteven McGinty

3Ken LloydDavid JohnstonKeith WalkerMilly MooreReid Finchem

4

Mary CatherineMusick Brown

Zoja Emily KingKatie Pickens

5Nicole ClaytonHenry FarmerChloe Douglas

6Laura GarrardHarrison ForchtDoug Schoerke

Vicki PhillipsKristen Holscher

7Elliott WilliamsPaul LemkeBritton Staley

8Benjamin

Smitherman

9Rob Cochran

Teddy Stranch

10Brenda Starnes

11Peggy JohnsonJoe BandyJohn Weldon

12Sarah RamseyPenny StellingB. J. BillipsWoody Powers

Ted Wilson, Sr.Hannah KnappKellie TemplinRenee Porier

13Emily Finchem

14Steve NortonLiza SouthwickKathy GuptonStephanie

Weeden-Wright

15Atly JefcoatHelen CloseLinda Brown

16Richard LoweLinda JacksonJanet WallHunter OwenMary Jo PhillipsJamie JoynerJames Crook

17Susan Hernandez

18Ashlee BrownCharlie

ChristofersenMartha Galyon

19Kathy ParoliniNick HolscherIsabel Webb

20Bond PiercyBill NewtonJames Johnson

21Vivian GriscomGrace DavisAmber Hardin

21 (continued)Helen ShullDennis BeckJake Templin

22Rick ClarkKathy HartLou Eidson

23Mary Welsh

OwenJimmy ThomasDoug KingLiza HadleyElle HudsonTom Underwoo

24Steve HarrisonWarner Leach

25Tandy WilsonBonnie Miller-

McLemoreJosh KingRose MasonCory ShortAli MulkeyEmmie Pack

26Jeff PinsonTim Perry

27Katy WrightJulia TannerRich Sanderso

28None

29Nan George

Stan Brady

30Sarah SchuylePam GroomSamuel Donels

Walk Thru Bethlehem (WTB)

WTB 2013 is in need of the following volunteers. Please

prayfully consider helping us during this wonderful gift to

our community. Please email or call Paul Hardin if you are

interested or have questions at 641-2287 or

[email protected].

Animal Herdsman: Coordinate the construction of theanimal stable area on Saturday morning (Dec. 7). The

Boy Scouts and other volunteers are available to help

construct this area.

Carpenter Shop: Jesus was a carpenter so we knowthat was an important job in first century Judea. Our

carpenter shop displays some typical products of the

shops work and the cast members work away on various

projects. You do not have to have a costume role in this

shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing

down this shop. Assist with volunteers understanding

their roles. Pottery Shop: This shop is very hands on as guests

work with the cast to make small clay items. This is

also a great spot for cast families with younger

children. You do not have to have a costume role in

this shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing


their roles.

Olive Press: Messy and fun. The village has an actual

working olive press. The shop staff (and sometimes the

guests) pushes a large wheel around the press crushing

real olives. You do not have to have a costume role inthis shop. You need to assist with setting up and tearing


their roles. Make sure olives are provided during each

shift.

Sacrificial Animals: Located next to the synagogue this

shop sells birds for sacrifice in the synagogue. Dont

worry no animals were harmed during the operation of

this shop. This is a station where outgoing actors can

really have some fun. You do not have to have a costume

role in this shop. You need to assist with setting up and

tearing down this shop. Assist with volunteersunderstanding their roles.

BAMBOO IS NEEDED. If you have bamboo, we would

love to have it. It needs to be CUT AND DELIVERED

on the morning of Saturday, December 7. If you are

unable to cut and deliver it, we will do it for you. When

cut on Saturday morning, it will last through Sunday.

Calling all nurses interested in helping with blood pressure screenings. Please contact Mar

Clare Pyron at [email protected] for more information.


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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, October 30th 5:00 p.m. - Trunk or Treat

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

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club

Sunday, November 3rd9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

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

4:00 p.m. - Blessing of the Animals

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersNovember 3rd

9:30 Hour

ChristQuestRonda Hirst

Stars (2 Yrs)King DavidClaire DrowotaJane Clay & Porter

Meadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)MosesSarah DruryChristi Williams

Frogs (4 Yrs)The TempleKim SheridanGloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)The TempleLaurie CooperRebecca DiNapoli

11:00 Hour

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherSarah Drury

4th

/5th

Grade ClassTopherEndress

Donuts& CoffeeStill Needed

11/2 - Baylor Adams11/3 - Fletcher

Mosley11/5 - Henry Farmer11/7 - Britton Staley

Please Note:Grace NotesChildren's

Choir will not meet thisWednesday, October 30th


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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

Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, October 306:15 a.m.

Men's Small Group (107)

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

5:00 p.m.Trunk or Treat (Church Parking Lot)

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

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

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

6:30 p.m.Choir Practice (Choir Rm); GalatiansClass (200); DivorceCare (The Bay)"The Jesus Way" (100); Intro to

MindfulnessHealthy Living, Part 2 (105)

Thursday, October 31Library Workday

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

Sunday, November 3

Adjust Clocks for Daylight Saving Time!!

8:15 a.m.Elder Board Meeting (BR)

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

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

4:00 p.m.Blessing of the Animals (Outdoor Chapel)

4:45 p.m.WCC Knitters (GH)

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

Monday, November 44:00 p.m.

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

CWF Circle 5 (105)

Tuesday, November 56:30 a.m.

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

Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone)9:45 a.m.

Women's Bible Study (200)10:00 a.m.

CWF Board Meeting (107)11:00 a.m.

CWF General Meeting (105/DH)6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Peace and healing to the sick, grieving and homebound

Discerning vision for the Strategic Planning CommitteeSafe and Spirit-filled Room in the Inn ministry as it begins another seaso

All members to be actively seeking God, sharing love and serving others

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.

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:Cooper Fischer, grandson of Bill and

Bell Newton, Boston, MALindsey Cooper, Vanderbilt

NEW CONCERNS:Anne MitchellEllis StokesHoney Hetzel

Rebecca Bell, mother of Bell NewtonDottie Swatek, friend of Faye

Tevebaugh

CONTINUING CONCERNS:Marianne Rogers

Carol ParsonsGayle Cherry

Mike Wright

Mark ChristofersenBeth Shelton

Penny Stelling

Gary Thompson

Yot Williams

Maddie Murphy

Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterDavid Kline, friend of Don Rollins

Continuing Concerns continued

Esther Schmidt, mother of EllenAnderson

Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay StaufferJustin Johnson, son of Anona JohnsonTy Coppinger, father of Shawn HaileCharlene Solliday, mother of Robin

Heyne, Woodcrest

SYMPATHY TO:Julia Tanneron the loss of her niece,Jenny Malin, on Saturday, October 2in Austin, TX. A memorial service w

be held on Saturday, November 9, inHouston, TX.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST:Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GossClay 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 Republ

of Georgia


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Non-Profit OrganizatU S Postage

PA IDNashville, Tennesse

Permit No. 1204

Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org

Return Service Requested

UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH 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

November 3, 2013

Communion Prep: Sandra KyneService Coordinator: 9:30 - TBA

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

11:00 - Mary Kiger

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Kasey Clymer Rich Sanderson Zsa RockeyMark Clymer John Hartong Tami BuchananGrant Smothers Cathy Williams Jay EverettSelena Guilfoy Watt Crockett Rebecca EverettHope Walker Don Mitchell Adam Sloan

Betty McHugh Monte GoodChris Smith Jennifer LackeyHoney Hetzel Stuart Lackey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYNovember 3, 20

9:30 a.m.Kathy Patten

andPat Malone

11:00 a.m.Gene Regen

andRichmond Willi

5:45 p.m.Bryan SargenWeekly Prayer Partner

First Christian Church, Dover, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: November 3, 2013

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "What If Jesus Came to Your House?"

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preachingSermon Title: "Thanks-Living"

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingOctober 6 266 686 $ 33,297October 13 260 653 $ 22,026October 20 274 698 $ 36,335October 27 290 744 $ 16,430

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