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November 3, 2015

Welcome New Members - Sunday, November 1, 2015

Billie Jean Pinson with MauriAngela Powers(l-r): McClain, Suttle, Jacquelineand William Towery

Child Dedication - Sunday, November 1, 2015

William Rye Steele with parents John and Monty

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Two weeks ago a good friend ofmany years in Memphis showed upunexpectedly at Woodmont. He saidhis son had moved to Nashville, andhe and his wife were thinking aboutit. And even their daughter and her

husband were thinking about it. Hesaid, How great it would be to be apart of a church like Woodmont!

This past week, another good friendof many years and his wife spent the night in Nashville ontheir way to Keeneland and the races in Lexington, and weall had dinner together. Last week I visited with Hale Hooperbefore he left Centennial and met a longtime friend of his.I assumed they were golng buddies, as they were having aputting contest in Hales hospital room. But he said they hadplayed baseball (one was the pitcher, the other the catcher)together in ninth grade and been close friends ever since.

You can tell your own stories of those friends who havemeant the most to you over the years, and especially thosewho have stayed close friends for many years, and decadeseven. I get phone calls regularly from dear friends in formerchurches where Ive been, wanting to keep in touch. Andwhats so amazing is that when you speak to such a friend, and see such a friend in person, it seems like onlyyesterday that you were living in the same place and sharingthat special friendship. Neither time nor distance diminishestrue friendship. And as I remember hearing my parents say,when I was just a young boy, Your best friends in life arethose you make in the church. I heartily agree!

Long time friendships are truly one of lifes greatest

gifts. We nd many examples of such in the Bible, likeJonathan and David, Ruth and Naomi, Jesus and his closefriends in Bethany (Mary, Martha, and Lazarus) where hespent the night during Holy Week. The 19 thcentury religiousphilosopher William James once said, Wherever you go,it is your friends which make your world. And the ancientGreek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his book on Ethics,

Friendship is indispensable to human life. No onewould choose to live without friends, even thoughhe possessed all other blessings Friendship is thebond that holds all life together What good wouldanything be in life if there were no one with whomto share it?

What is a friend? How would you describe a true andgenuine friendship? Here are some of the ways people havetried to describe what such friendship is and what it means:

A friend is someone who knows all about youand loves you just the same.

A friend is someone who walks in when everyoneelse walks out.

A friend is someone who is there when the goodtimes arent.

A friend is someone who is willing to standby you in time of trouble and will lift you upwhen someone else is tearing you down.

A friend is someone who is always the same

wherever you meet him/her. A friend is someone in whom you can conde

and trust, someone who will never betray you ortalk about you behind your back.

A friend is someone who does not take advantageof you.

As one old-timer put it, A friend is someone wholaughs at your funny stories even if they aint so good, andsympathizes with your misfortunes even if they aint so bad.

Those are all good, but my very favorite denition of afriend the most beautiful description of a friend Ive eveheard is what Aristotle wrote centuries ago:

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.Its been said that one such friend in a lifetime is much

two are many; and three are hardly possible. How blessedwould you say you have been?

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"One Soul, Two Bodies"by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

THIS SUNDAY - Free for everyone!Stick around after The Bridge THIS Sunday

November 8 for a delicious homemade soupand salad dinner. Invite your friends andfamily, and get to know some great peopleover a great meal!

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One of my favorite parts of Sundaymorning is the Childrens Offering.Miss Catie leads the Christ Quest kidsbeautifully in the Doxology. As thechildren boldly sing Praise God fromwhom all blessings ow, the birthday

person (or another lucky volunteer)passes the gold shiny offering platearound as the kids drop in their dollarbills and coins.

One September Sunday, I had a particularly sweetexperience. When I collected the offering plate, I discovereda Woodmont Tithes and Offerings envelope. The front ofthe envelope was emblazoned with big, proud letters spellinga young girls name. Next to Amount was written $0.25.Sure enough, when I cracked the envelope, I found a quarterreverently placed inside.

What I loved about this particular experience was the

honor and care that the child took to prepare and submit heroffering. She wasnt concerned with what others were doing,didnt compare her offering to the other smaller and biggercoins and bills in the plate, but she simply and faithfullyoffered herbest.

So often, Im guilty of comparing my offering (Improbably the only one, right?! :) ). Im guilty of assuming thatwhat I have whether it be nances, talent, time, resources just wont measure up to what others have. Or, maybe worse,insecurity leads me to evaluate others and nd ways that mygifts and offerings could be superior (yuckwhat an uglyconfession! I guess honesty and transparency are part of therening process.)

In all this comparison, I selectively choose what I will andwont offer to Gods Kingdom. I choose pride over allowingGod to use me however He pleases. I assume I know best I mean, obviously a 5-foot-3.5-inch-20-something knowsbetter than the CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, right?Wrong.

Would it be possible to look at eachpart of our lives asan offering to God with which we could honor Him, barringALL comparison? For example, our gift of hospitality. Or the

Christmas bonus we receive. That service project weredreading. Could we look at each of these things not just asobligatory gifts to God, but as fragrant offerings that He canmultiply? If everything we have is from Him to begin withwere really just giving credit where credit is due. But thateasier said than done, Ive learned.

For me, this might look like taking the extra $5 in mypurse, and if I spend $1.50 at Sonic for a Large Diet VanillaCoke Light Ice, make an effort to spend another $2 to buya Contributor from someone trying to get back on his feetOr, I might consider my love for party planning, and lookstrategically and intentionally at how I can bless and shareJesus with friends, family, and underprivileged communitiethrough celebration.

I think back to the story in Luke where Jesus praisesthe widows offering. While the wealthy were putting intheir gifts to the temple treasury out of abundant excessthe widow offered two very small copper coins (NIV

Study Bible, Luke 21:2). But Jesus didnt note the amounthat the widow gave. He calls out her gift because shegave everything a sacricial offering. I tell you the truth,he said, this poor widow has put in more than all the othersAll these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but sheout of her poverty put in all she had to live on (Luke 21:34). Wow gripping, sobering, and challenging. He canpossibly really mean those wordscan He?

Whether we have small coins or big coins, gifts that areseen and applauded or gifts used behind the scenes Godnotices our sacricial lifestyle of submitting it all to HimWhat an example the poor widow has set. What an exampleto strive toward.

I dont have any of this gured out, and Im grateful thathe spiritual journey is just thata journey. Im thankful thathe process is lled with abundant grace as I stumble andtumble through it. Im just self-reecting, really about whait would look like to take each part of this life, seal it in anenvelope, next to amount, write EVERYTHING, andoffer it to our Father in Heaven, saying Here, God, this imy best.

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"Comparison, Sonic Drinks, and Two Copper Coins"by Maddison Grigsby

WTB is December 13! Opportunities to Get Involved1. WALK THRU BETHLEHEM SESAME COOKIE BAKING -Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the WCC Kitchen. Allcooking abilities are welcome!2. CAN YOU SEW? Precut costumes are available in the churchoffice - inside the front door of the Mansion. They just need tobe stitched very basic sewing! Come by and grab one!

2016-17 Deadline is Thursday, December 17, 201

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The parking lot is a bitsketchy, cars arrayed between thestorefront and the street, a barrel

stove cooker is smoking under atent while a couple of guys grillchicken for the bodega behindthem. The doors to the upstairsno longer exist, or I should saythey exist without glass and havebeen deformed by a car thatjumped the walk and crashed intothem. The sound of a portable air

conditioner, with exhaust hose extending into the hallway,greets us to the second oor and the classroom where wewill spend the next ninety minutes with some of the mostremarkable people I have ever met.

My theology has evolved through the years and theadolescent models of evangelism no longer work for me.You see, the secret to living the Jesus story is discoveredin the closing of the distance between those who have beenseparated for far toolong for all the wrongreasons. Evangelismis not to bringorthodoxy in a box tofeed the other, butto listen, look, waitto catch a glimpse

of the imago dei inthem. Their languageis different. Theirhair and pigmentationis different. Theirreligious heritage issimilar, yet cultivatedin an historical culturethat boasts contemporary status with Jesus himself.

Each of them bears a similar tattoo on the wrist or thumb.It is a cross. This symbol is a gift assigned to each CopticChristian child when they are born. Marked for life. Theveneration of Mary, Mother of Christ, is unrivaled. To speakof bold faith as an American seems to pale in the face of thosewho know that to be targeted by systems of hate and terrorcan mean certain death. Somewhere, around seven thousand

Egyptians, Coptic Christians, live in the Murfreesboro Roadarea southeast of Downtown Nashville. Some of them speakEnglish well. Some not so. My friend Dr. Tom Underwood

and I go on Tuesday evenings every week to speak Englishwrite sentences, practice conversational speech and engagewith sisters and brothers who yearn to learn so they can workand live and be at peace in this country.

Living the Jesus story is necessarily a dynamic endeavorof being transformed by the renewal of our minds again andagain. I make eye contact with a mother, smiling wide andlled with hope that I will help her get a job so she can takecare of her children, her family. Her husband laughs andunabashedly says, I want to learn English to get a better jobor promotion, or house, or!

This remarkable connection came about through a Mr

Joe Badawy, and Dr. Peter Shenouda. Joe and Peter have adeep love for everyone, but especially for those who comefrom their homeland of Egypt. Their fellow Coptic Christiansisters and brothers come to them to get help with a variety obasic needs. Not just language skills, but health care needsdrivers licenses, state ID cards, job opportunities. Tom andI are privileged to be with these folks every week and haveour minds renewed and hearts transformed.

Stepping through the empty door frame as we leaveTom and I look at each other and smile. We know thamore than once in the previous ninety minutes, we caught aglimpse of the realm of God on earth. We know that mor

than once, in a smile, a hug, a laugh, a struggle for memorya cry of a child, we encounteredthe Spirit that connects us all.We know that more than once wewere participants in the liberationof our minds to be reconnectedwith sisters and brothers. Nolonger prisoners of the illusion ofseparateness, we celebrate theseglimpses of truth. God opens us tothe mystery. Our Egyptian sistersand brothers help us experience it.For this, we are deeply grateful.

If you are interested in joining us in this ministry, pleasecontact Rev. Bob Coleman at 615-906-5584.

Section: Living Generously, Changing Lives.Featuring Stories About Woodmont continues to Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.

"Seeing Christ in Others: Liberating Moments with Coptic Christians"by Rev. Bob Coleman

About Rev. Bob Coleman, the Community Care Fellowship, and an Invitation to Learn More!Rev. Bob Coleman is the Executive Director Community Care Fellowship, a non profit organization in East Nashville. Their mission is to serChrist by providing families and individuals who are at risk of chronic homelessness and poverty with hope, love, and resources so that they maexperience physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. They serve as a daytime shelter for the homeless, providing hot meals, warmshowers, laundry/hygiene facilities, pastoral counseling, and social services referrals. They also serve the children from the nearby JameCayce Homes with after-school and summer programs, offering tutoring, mentoring, and a safe place to spend the day. We invite you tlearn more from Rev. Coleman, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom.Please also visit the organization' website online

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The McConnell FamilyThe Gupton FamilyThe Dinker FamilyThe Clayton FamilyThe Crider FamilyThe Clark FamilyThe Hardin FamilyThe Brown FamilyThe Potter FamilyThe Rollins Family

The Drury FamilyThe Todd FamilyNikki Schmutz & Mora BassLeigh & Robbie SinksTammy & Delana KingLaura DovanLisa PittsDenise SeslerTigist WebbVictoria Manning

Isabel WebbMacy WalkerHouston HartleAbbey CoderreMax & Grace SpeersGrace ToddAbby McLeanStephanie & Andrew CheltonSara Kate & Chip HooperLiz Holley

Whitney MatthewsLucy MeadorsRebecca DiNapoliVirginia Wills & Jana CoodeSimon and Nan GeorgeWoody PowersDiann TennysonKirtley & Lanie Whittington

Thank you to all who helped make the Pumpkin Patch a success; we raised over $8,000, all going towards Youth Missions! We would like to thank all whelped unload the pumpkin truck and all who baked Pumpkin Bread, you all are wonderful! A special thank you for amazing behind-the-scenes suppoto John Henderson, Steve McHugh, Cindy Walker, Jim & Kim Sheridan, Sam Marsh, Steven Austin, Shirley Taylor, Sara deBettencourt, Ana Reese, LindaWhitson, Katie Gossage, and The Nashville Food Project. And finally, we would like to recognize those sweet ones who volunteered to staff the PumpkPatch:

What an awesome effort by so many... The Youth are so grateful!

ITs FINALLY HERE!ALL YOUTH RETREAT AT BETHA

HILLS THIS WEEKEND, NOV.7-8We will still have youth group on Sund

Sunday School Series on Prayer

Last week:What types of prayer are there?This week:

Public and Private Prayer

Pumpkin Patch Thank You!

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T MOT I CHQU:The Scripture Passage:The book of JonahThe Story: "Jonah and the Great Big Fish"The Big Idea:God desires for us to be a part of His plan, and sometimes wHe calls us to do can be a challenge! But He never stops pursuing us and caus to Him.The Memory Verse:"In my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answereme. From the depths of the grave, I called for help, and you listened to mycryyou brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God." Jonah 2:1-2, 6

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The annual Thanks & Giving Meal is Sunday, November 15. Comto South Hall for this inspiring church tradition, where well both eatfeast and make a feast. Its a double-potluck meal, where one servibecomes Thanksgiving lunch for you and other church families; the othfeeds someone less fortunate that same day. The Thanks & Giving Mealgeared toward the whole family -- children, parents, grandparents, a

friends. To sign-up for your slot, visit http://bit.ly/Thanks-Give.

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Menu, November 4:Chicken pot pieGarden Salad

Apple Bread Pudding

Missional Wednesday is a time to learn about WCC's outreach/mission work andenjoy a meal provided by The Nashville Food Project (TNFP). Our program isabout the recent mission trip to Guatemala. While there is no set fee for thismeal, we encourage you to support TNFP's work with a donation.

Deadline to RSVP for 11/11 is noon, Monday 11/9. RSVP:onlinewww.bitlycom/5StarDinner, by phone: 615-297-8563, by email: areese@woodmontcc.orgoron Sundays connection card. Pricing:Adults: $8, Children 4yrs - 5th grade:

$4, Family Cap $28

Menu, Wed., November 11Chicken Tetrazzini

Spicy and Non Spicy Black Eye PeasSpinach Salad

Brownies with Fudge IcingPizza for the Kids

1. Number of Attics _____2. Number of Basements _____3. Number of Exterior Entries _____

4. How many Water Heaters (include the 2 at South Hall and the 1 at theParsonage) _____

5. How many HVAC (heat and air) units (include the 4 at South Hall, 1 at theParsonage, and count the big chiller/boiler as 7) _____

6. Number of parking spaces (DON'T count parking on the grass.) ____7. How many bathrooms _____8. How many "stalls" in all of those bathrooms _____9. Number of sinks in all of those bathrooms _____10. Number of class/meeting/office rooms _____11. How many storage/equipment rooms _____

12. How many light fixtures? _____13. How many light bulbs in all of those fixtures? _____14. How tall is the Spire Steeple (from ground to the top of the cross) _____15. How many stairs steps are in the building? _____

Meets Tuesday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m. in Ro107. Jeanie Taylor will lead a discussion of DeKiernan's book, THE GIRLS OF ATOMIC CITY. Pleaseus! Everyone is welcome!

GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocializeTrivia Test - Part I (ALSO, Check Out the Save the Dates on the Bottom Right of This Page)Sam Marsh, our WCC Property Housekeeping Manager, recently asked our GEMS group during hispresentation (that's Sam in the photo on the right), if they would "fill in the following blanks". Takethis simple test to see how much know. (*Answers will be published in the following Spire.)

GEMS Save the Dates!Save the Dates for our upcoming GEMS meetYou will notice that we have added two Special GPrograms, November and December, which will bSpecial Days of the Week!

November 20, FridayDecember 10, Thursday

January 26, TuesdayFebruary 23, Tuesday

March 22, TuesdayApril 26, TuesdayMay 24, Tuesday

Watch upcoming Spire/Inspire Newslettersmore information on our programs. All meetwill be at Noon in Room 105. Catered M$8.00 *Reservations may be made by callingchurch - 615-297-8563, or by emailing Areewoodmontcc.org.

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This Wednesday EveningNovember 4 at 6:30 p.m. - Human Trafficking led by Brian McVey, meets in the BoardroomBrian McVey was named an Episcopal Church Fellow in 2011 for his work in fighting human trafficking and was invited by the Archbishopof Canterbury and the Holy Father to the Rome Consultation on human trafficking in November of last year. As part of his work with thatgroup, he is more specifically tasked with teaching the Church (capital C intended) how to educate, to exhort, and to partner with lawenforcement to deal with survivors of human trafficking, though, as one of the twenty invitees from around the world, he is presumed tobe able to speak on any of the six "p's." He has presented at churches of varying denominations, secular groups, businesses, colleges, andeven a fraternity on human trafficking issues.

Ongoing, join us anytime - 6:15 p.m. in the Bay Room: DivorceCare led by Anne Stauffer and Janet WallThis small group series incorporates video, workbook, and discussion. Anyone affected by separation, divorce, or the trauma of breakupis welcome to join at any time. $20 Materials/workbook fee with scholarships available. Child care is available with reservations. Pleasecall 615-297-8563 for more info or visit www.bit.ly/DivorceHealing. No need to RSVP - just come!

Daytime Series: Conversations, Insights and Expertise for Older Adults sponsored by LiveWell by BlakefordStart Today! Stay Strong! November 10 at 3:00 p.m. in room 200Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tiara Stingley, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Blakeford. Dr. Stingley will address the major physiologicalchanges she sees with her clients and give you suggestions for pro-actively managing them. Things you can start TODAY!Classes Are Free of Charge - Reservations Required - Call 615-665-0694 or LiveWell@Blakeford.com

4th Annual Spiritual Journeys for Women Retreat

led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Wonder of Winter: A Return to SimplicitySaturday, Dec. 5th at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6th at noonBethany Hills Retreat Center Kingston Springs, Tennessee

Retreat Highlights Include: Keynote Talks and Spiritual Directionby Anne Alexander Stauffer Fireside Story Telling and Creative Expressionwith Beth Easter A Special Time for Yoga with Lauren Clanton Sunday Outdoor Advent Worship Service with Christy Crider performing A Very Special Letting Go Ceremony atOnsitesLabyrinth (Sunday afternoon to close our retreat)

We will also enjoy fabulous food and plenty of free time for beautiful bonfires and nature walks The cost is $100 per person for both days. Saturday only participation is $50.00

Scholarship assistance is available

To register online for the retreat, please visit:www.spiritualjourneys4womenretreats.com

Always feel free and at ease to contact us and ask any questions. We invite you to experience our class,Spiritual Journeys for Women on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in The Bay Room at Woodmont Christian Church

For additional information, please contact Mary Glynn Williamsonat 615.330.2594 ormaryglynnwilliamson@gmail.com.

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The Nashville Food Project Autumn Leaf DrivePlease bring your bagged leaves and drop them off behind the TNFP office(South Hall - look for the large orange pumpkin). Bagged leaves should haveno woody debris, prunings, branches or trash. Pine needles are also welcome.

Boy Scout Troop 92 is Selling Wreaths Again This Year! Custom and freshly made Fraser Fir wreaths frNorth Carolina, 24" diameter - Beautiful & fluffy, Accented with a red bow, Wonderful gifts for frien& family, Less expensive than others of the same quality!

The wreaths are $27.00 each, and Troop 92 uses the proceeds for outdoor programs: camping, cavibackpacking, and Scout summer camp. Scouts will be taking orders in the Gathering Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 12p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 8 and 15. Checks payable to Troop 92 or cash are welcome. You may also order onlby visiting www.bit.ly/ScoutSalesWCC(please put WCC in the 'special instructions' field when orderonline - please place your online order by Nov. 16). Wreaths will be available for pick up at Woodmont Sund

Nov. 22, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. under the Porte-Cochre on the south end of the building. If this is not convenient, please let us kn

when you place your order and we can arrange for an alternative means of delivery/pick up.

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through the arts

A Dinner and Art Showto support the life giving work of

Music for the SoulSaturday November 14 & Sunday November 1

Woodmont Christian Church in Drowota Hal2100 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215

Art Show and Sale opens Saturday at 5pm

Dinner/$25 begins at 7pm.

RSVP for dinner online at www.bit.ly/ArtofHealing

or by calling 615.297.8563

Art Show and Sale continues Sunday 9am to 7pm

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CIRCLE MEETINGS/LOCATIONSCircles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 meet at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday November 10. Circle 5 "The Evening CircMeets at 6:00 p.m. at Woodmont the first Monday monthly.

November Meetings Circle 1: Home of Jane Dyer, 3612 Chalmette Court with Debbie Baird as co-hostess. Trey

Flowers and Lisa Rollins will give our program. Circle 2: Woodmont Christian Church, silver polishing in The Bay Room, lunch in Rm 105. Circle 3: Home of Susan Batson at 10:30 a.m., 810 Huntington Circle. Our program will be

given by Andra Moran.

Circle 4: Home of Liz-Anne Allen, 504 Green Apple Turn. Co-host is Diane Tucker. *Circle 5 (Evening Circle): Woodmont Christian Church Rm 105 (see information below). Circle 6: Woodmont Christian Church Room 100. Elisa Clark and Anita Ferrell are hostesse

* About Circle #5 - If you would need a Circle of Christian women and want to enjoy fellowshfood, and service, and if your schedule dictates the need for an evening meeting, please jus! Please contact Susan Hammonds-White atsushammonds@bellsouth.netfor reservatio

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By Our Presence and Our Gifts Deacons Ser ving November 8, 2015 Elders Ser ving November 8, 20Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating Communion Prep:

Peggy BurrahmService Coordinator:

9:30 - Jerry Johnson 11:00 - Laurie HesterVideo Camera:

9:30 - Sara Anne Quinn 11:00 - Janet Wall

9:30 a.m.Mary Kiger

andChip Phinizy

11:00 a.m.Rich Sanderson

andEmmie Thomas

Pat Malone (Hospital)

5:15 p.m.Rich Sanderson

October 11 284 687 $57,322October 18 282 697 $37,671October 25 332 796 $24,415

November 1 353 806 $47,751Worship Services - November 8, 2015

Morning Worship 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Preaching

Series: "Following Jesus, A Journey Through Marks Gospel"Sermon: "Is The End Near?"

Scripture: Mark 13:3-8 and 32-37The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Trey Flowers, PreachingSeries: "Table" Sermon: "Eastern Wisdom: Lessons from Asia"

Scripture: "Isaiah 2:2-5"

9:30 a.m.Roy Jordan

Billy CrawfordTalbott Ottinger

Jennifer OttingerJoel HysmithChris Smith

Heather DouglasShane Douglas

11:00 a.m.Ray DIckerson

Sandy DIckersonJenny Holder

Jim HesterRobbie QuinnNick ForlidasAnn Rising

Mike Wirght

5:15 p.m.Andrew CheltonVirginia Dinker

Tammy BuchananSara Kate Hooper

Stephanie Chelton

Sunday, November 8Angel Tree in the Gathering HallYouth Group at Bethany Hills Retreat9:00 a.m. Boy Scouts Selling Wreaths (GH)9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship (DH)6:00 p.m. The Bridge Soup and Salad (DH)6:15 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Wing)Monday, November 94:00 p.m. "Geezers" Men's Group (BR)

Tuesday, November 109:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)10:30 a.m. Circles 1, 3 & 4 (Away) 6 (100) 2 (The Bay)3:00 p.m. Blakeford Class (200)6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room)

Wednesday, November 11Veterans Day - We thank you for your service and sacrifice.6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group (100)7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105) Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)9:00 a.m. WCPS Aux. Bd. Meeting (100)5:35 p.m. Five Star Dinner (DH)6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay Room)6:30 p.m. Community Care Fellowship Class (BR) Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Leadership Woodmont (107) Missions Team Meeting (100)Thursday, November 12 DEADLINE TO ORDER POINSETTIAS!Library WorkdayMorgan Scott Mission Trip

Prayers for Our Church FamilyIN THE HOSPITAL:Beverly McQueeney, mother of Deb LaForge, Mission Viejo

HospitalNEW CONCERNS:Jane Drury, Sister of Mark DruryCONTINUING CONCERNS:

Hale Hooper, RichlandPenny StellingFaith CartelliMILITARY:Lt. Ryan Whitson, son of Linda Whitson, Middle-EastSYMPATHY:To Homer Brown and family on the passing of his wife, AshleeBrown. Service was November 3rd at Woodmont.To Fred Turner and family on the passing of his wife, NancyTurner, on October 31st. Visitation will be November 7th from10:00 11:00 am in the Woodmont Gathering Hall with aservice at 11:00 am.

Next Weeks Calendar

Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung,Minister of Children & Congregational Care

Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral CareAndra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors, "The Bridge"

Rev. Trey Flowers,Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

Thom Schuyler,Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & OutreaMary Clare Pyron,Parish Nurse & Small Group Coordinator

Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Martha Duff,Director of Preschool Sara deBettencourt,Communications Director Ana Reese,ReceptionMaddison Grigsby, Childrens Ministry Coordinator Katie Sheridan Gossage, Assistant Youth Ministry Director Chris Beck,Finance Manager

Sam Marsh,Property & Housekeeping Manager Stephen Austin, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping

Staff Serving Woodmont

Woodmont's Elders Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for: Victims of Pakistan earthquake. Room in the Inn ministry. Nashville Food Project.

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Thank You...Dear Woodmont Family,For quite some time you have kept Yot and me in your thoughts and prayers. You hcontinually expressed your concern for us. I am grateful for, and deeply appreciate kind expressions of sympathy. You sent many cards, visited Yot and me, sat withwhen I needed to be away, brought flowers and food, delivered communion to us, e-mails, made phone calls, and prayed for and with us faithfully. Thanks to all who mthe visitations and funeral quite a celebration of Yot's life. You brought delicious foodbeautiful flowers. You served and brought your presence with hugs and kind wordsand I truly have been blessed to be a part of this warm and loving family of Christians flong. Elliott and Tribly join me in thanking you for honoring their father and my husbaIn Christ's love,Betty

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The Season of Advent is quickly approaching and during this time of the year the sanctuary is beautifully appointe

with poinsettias. Members may purchase poinsettias in honor of and/or in memory of family and friends. Plants are i6 1/2 foil- wrapped pots and following the 11:00 a.m. service on December 13th, you may take your poinsettias hom

to enjoy or give as gifts.

To order your poinsettias:

Detach this form, complete it, and place it in the offering plate on Sunday with your check marked for poinsettias

Complete this form, detach it, and mail it to the church ofce - 3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37215 along with

your check marked for poinsettias.

Order online at www.bit.ly/OrderPlantsyou will receive conrmationof your order via email.

The Deadline to order is Friday, November 13th, 2015

ORDER FORMPlease list names as you want them to appear in the acknowledgment booklet under Given By, In HONOR of an

or In MEMORY of. Thank you!

1. Given By:________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Ph:___________________ 3. Email:___________________________ 4. # Plants Ordered:___________

5. $___________ (total due) 6. I am paying by (choose one)

CASH or CHECK

7. In HONOR of:_____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

8. In MEMORY of:____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

# Plants Total

Due

1 $7.00

2 $14.003 $21.004 $28.005 $35.00

# Plants Total

Due

6 $42.00

7 $49.008 $56.009 $63.0010 $70.00

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