THE

Volume 41, Issue 20

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
May 20, 2013

Sunday, May 19th

Children's Choir Performed at the 9:30 Service

Christy Crider honored for her work with the Children's Choir

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others
Sunday Evening At The Bridge

Coming Up This Summer

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace

Join us Wednesday Nights June 5-26

5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Gospel Sing-A-Long with the Gospelaires (Gathering Hall) 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Room 200) 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. After Supper Devotional Led by a WCC Minister (Room 200)
Woodmont has set up a special "Oklahoma Relief Fund" that will go through Week of Compassion for those affected by the devastating tornado on Monday, May 20.

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Words for Living by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

it. Love is a verb. It always has been. As humans, we were created to give and receive love. Jesus made that clear. As I write this, we are in Corolla, NC celebrating our fourth anniversary at the Outer Banks. Megan's family has been coming here for many years and I have grown to love it here. With the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Currituck Sound to the west, it is a beautiful and peaceful place. I desperately needed this trip because the past six weeks have been very taxing and stressful. My father's heart surgery and subsequent illness combined with the predictable challenges of the annual stewardship campaign to support the ministries of Woodmont all on top of what naturally comes along with being in the trenches raising an almost three year old and fifteen month old have taken a toll on me. Sometimes you don't realize how tired you are until you get away. As human beings, we need time away from the stresses of life. Life has a tendency to wear us out and run us ragged and if we don't take the time to rest and recharge, that can be a problem. Life is not easy for anybody, and as a minister I am keenly aware of that fact. Life is busy, stressful, competitive, expensive, demanding, exhausting, and it doesn't slow down unless we slow it down. Summer is around the corner so let that be a reminder for all of us to take the time for rest, relaxation, and renewal. Summer brings a much slower pace and for many of us, that is a good thing. Whenever I do get away, I have the chance to think and reflect. I have been married to Megan now for four years. I love her more every day. We have been blessed with two precious children, Montgomery and Clayton - they are our world and we love them more than words can express. We also understand the importance of taking time for each other in addition to being parents. I have always said that the three most important things in life are faith, family, and friends. I still believe this with all my heart. Relationships with people are funny things. It is our greatest source of joy and our greatest source of frustration. Jesus told us to love God and to love our neighbors. The latter is often very challenging. I've been thinking about some important phrases that all of us should learn to say more often. I LOVE YOU - Love is a funny word. It's thrown around an awful lot in many different contexts. Sometimes we say we love others but we don't act like it. Other times we assume others know we love them but we never say
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I'M SORRY - Sometimes we hurt people intentionally or unintentionally and we need to tell them I'm sorry. Often times, our egos and pride get in the way. I often use jokes and funny stories to begin sermons. I think humor is important in the church but not everybody agrees on the appropriate kind of humor. When we hurt or offend people, we should be willing to say I'm sorry and really mean it. WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU? A lot of times we ask people what we can do for them and secretly we are hoping they will say "nothing." But when we ask somebody that question, we should be willing to help right then and there. PLEASE FORGIVE ME - Forgiveness is absolutely essential for human beings to coexist. We must be willing to ask for it and grant it. Those who are unwilling to forgive carry around an unnecessary burden. Forgiveness must be an intentional choice. Again Jesus made this clear. PLEASE HELP ME- Life is hard and we cannot do it all on our own. Asking for help is a sign of strength and not weakness. Help is always available but so many of us are unwilling to ask. We do not have to shoulder the challenges of life alone. We have each other. These are words that we all must be willing to say and mean. Life is stressful and challenging for everybody. Every person has "invisible baggage" that they carry. Some have more than others. Jesus has given us a timeless ethic for living - "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." He also said, "my peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives." Thank goodness for that! Blessings,

PS. I have given in and joined twitter (@PreacherClay). Would love to connect with more of you. For better or worse, social media is here to stay. Please keep the Oklahoma families in your thoughts and prayers. Woodmont has set up a Special Tornado Fund that will go through Week of Compassion.

Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 Visit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org

(615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9319 email: wcc@woodmontcc.org Kim Adair, Editor Copyright 2013

A Summer of Change by Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge"
This summer holds a lot in store for my ministry at Woodmont. Justin, Thom, and I have already begun the process of learning from each other and transitioning into our new roles. If you have not heard by now, beginning in July/August Justin will be leading the Children's Ministry, Thom will switch to the Young Adults, and I will begin to work with the Youth Ministry (specifically CYF). In June after nearly six years of being at Woodmont I will be taking a one month mini-sabbatical to plan and prepare for these changes. I wanted to take a moment to say how grateful I am for both of these opportunities and share a few thoughts about each of them. About the Staff Transitions Let me first say how much I appreciate Thom Schuyler for his many years of meaningful youth ministry at Woodmont. I grew up at Bethany Hills with Thom as my counselor when I was in high school, so I know firsthand what a profound impact he can leave on people. It is such a blessing that Thom will continue to serve at Woodmont and expand his ministry by working with the Young Adults. I am also very excited for Justin to come on board to the Children's Ministry. I have no doubt his unique spiritual gifts and enthusiasm for working with children will help continue to grow and build on the strong foundation for our Children's Ministry. It is certainly bittersweet to move on from the Children's Ministry. It has been an awesome responsibility and a great privilege to watch Woodmont's youngest members grow in the ways of Christ during these last six years. Fortunately, I will still be able to spend time with the children and come to some of the exciting special events that Justin has in store, as well as provide ongoing feedback and support to Justin as he leads the Children's Ministry. On the other hand, I am so excited for a new challenge and opportunity as I begin working with the CYF Youth Ministry. I have watched most of the current youth grow up during my time at Woodmont in fact, the rising junior class was my very first Disciples Class I helped baptize back in 2007. The Youth Visioning Committee and TCYF Cabinet Members have already been so helpful in terms of planning for the future of our Youth Ministry. Together, we have lots of new great ideas and will work as a team to recruit youth sponsors, redesign the youth wing, and build on the programming and scheduling to facilitate healthy Christian relationships. It should be a very exciting year for the Youth Ministry and for me personally! About the Sabbatical After nearly six years of ministry at Woodmont, the Personnel Committee, the Board, and Clay have graciously granted me a one month period of rest and renewal to help me become the most effective minister I can be. It is common for ministers to receive a sabbatical somewhere between their fifth year and seventh year of ministry to provide a time for prayer, visioning, and renewal. I will begin my sabbatical on June 2 and will return on June 30. During this time, I will attend worship at other churches not only to renew my own spiritual life but also to observe what other churches are doing well in their own ministries. This time will not be a "vacation" but is more of a study leave to give me time away from daily office life and emailing to read books about thriving youth ministries and to meet with youth ministry experts to jumpstart some ideas. I plan to come up with a full strategic plan and vision for the CYF programming, which I would not be able to do without this opportunity. I am so grateful to the congregation for allowing this sabbatical and for your continued support that makes Woodmont a true home for Merillat and me. Although I will not be with you physically during my sabbatical, I will be with you in prayer and spirit, and I ask for your prayers during this time as well. I look forward to returning to Woodmont on June 30 full of ideas and energy for many more years of ministry together at Woodmont! Blessings,

Search Me and Know Me by Carla Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth

Over the past couple of weeks we have discussed Psalm 139 in our Chi Rho Bible Study and Sunday School class. The pre-teens years are consumed with identity. These are years spent defying parents, pushing limits and exploring new ideas. It is a time to grow and a time to realize where we find our value. But, I would never assume this kind of exploration stops when we become adults. I know, personally, I explore something new about myself with each passing year, with each passing day! He goes on to express that there is nowhere he can go and escape God's spirit, presence and protective hand. And then the writer comes to what feels like the very sustenance of the chapter. The place that seals God's love for him and for each of us: "For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well."

This is the section that I repeat as I read it to students because this is I think David proves, as he writes this psalm, that questioning the place where David realizes and acknowledges that God formed who we truly are brings us to a vulnerable place. Arriving at this him before he was born. And I encourage you to return to that place can be difficult at least. However, our writer teaches us that in passage at the end of this article. those moments of doubt and questions of security we have a firm Because, friends, God formed all the intricate details of you. And foundation in our faith. In our origin. In our God. when he did so, he made you amazing! You are a work of God's hand and I urge you to dig deep and listen to what your soul knows David writes: very well "Oh Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I You are a work of God and his works are wonderful! sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar." ~Carla 3

Sunday School - May 26

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by John Hobby "Mission - Things That Make You Go Hmmm" Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White "Book Discussion: "Love One Another" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn "More of Hell" Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries in Our Digital Society" 11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) - Led by Marcella Derryberry Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) - Led by Allen McDonald We are grateful for the cards, calls, emails, food, flowers, visits and prayers during the last few months. For all these expressions of Christian love, support and thoughtfulness, we thank you. ~Yot and Betty Williams

GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize Tuesday, May 28 Time Noon Catered Meal -- $8.00

Please make plans to attend our

"GEMS Red Carpet Premiere Event"

We look forward to seeing each of you in the Gathering Hall wearing your festive dressy attire, as we walk the "Red Carpet."
Special Notes: We will meet in the Gathering Hall. Please wear your Festive-Dressy Attire. Please make your reservations by this Friday, May 24th by calling Stasia at 297-8563 or emailing her at sspivy@woodmontcc.org. Visitors are welcome. *(A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win!)*

Come One! Come All! VBS Volunteer Breakfast

Saturday June 15th 10:00 a.m. in Drowota Hall
For registered volunteers and those interested in volunteering for this years VBS (July 8-12). Supplies and information will be distributed. Childcare provided. Please RSVP by June 8th to Catie Pratt at jc-pratt@comcast.net VBS volunteer registration at www.woodmontkids.com

Main Kitchen Renovation

June 10th - 28th the church's main kitchen will not be available due to renovations. Please use the warming kitchen on the second floor during that time. Please plan any upcoming events accordingly.

WCC Golf Tournament

Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 p.m.
@Forrest Crossings Golf Course Franklin, TN Cost: $50 per person Signups in Gathering Hall begin this Sunday

NOMINATIONS 2013
Officer-Treasurer
William Crawford

Boardmember-at-Large
Spouse: George Keith How long member: 10 years Service: Membership Nurture, Stephen Ministry, Room in in the Inn, Faith Freezer, Circle, Leadership Woodmont Occupation: RN - Transplant Coordinator, Vanderbilt Cancer Center Like most about WCC: All the opportunities to grow in our faith and developing relationships with other Christians. Polly Keith Spouse: Kerry Leach Children: Warner (3); Campbell (1) How long member: 5 years Service: Finance Committee, Former Deacon Occupation: Attorney Like most about WCC: Warm and loving congregation. Justin Leach Spouse: Mary Clare Pyron How long member: 2 1/2 years Service: Visioning Committee, Nominating Committee, Nashville Food Project, Habitat, Morgan-Scott Project Occupation: Economic Development Like most about WCC: Passion for others outreach. Other: Thank you for the opportunity. I am excited to help serve and give more to Woodmont. Jeremiah Pyron

Spouse: Tracy Crawford Children: Will (11), John (10), Ben (7) How long member: 13 years Service: Finance Committee, Former Chair WCPS Board Occupation: Banking Like most about WCC: Opportunities for worship/service/ fellowship.

Previously Elected Officers Mary Welsh Owen Chair of the Board Cyril Stewart Chair-Elect of the Board

Elder
Spouse: Jim Thomas Children: Jimmy (20), Ellen (21), Grant (26) How long member: Life-long Service: Missions Committee, Outreach, CFCA/ Guatemala Liaison, JYF Sponsor, Fellowship Events Chair, Childrens Church Leader, Nursery Chair, Board Secretary, Leadership Woodmont Like most about WCC: Woodmonts strong spirit of community Emmie Thomas Wendell Brown Spouse: Christy Brown Children: Andrew (14, Landon (12), Winston (10) How long member: 14 years Service: C.onnect Director for C.R.E.W., Chair of Deacons, Director - Room in the Inn Occupation: Architect Like most about WCC: Open and accepting diversity.

Elder ...continued
Spouse: Denise Sesler Children: Jordan (24), Cole (14) How long member: 4 years Service: NFP, RITI, Morgan-Scott Project, Deacon, Stephen Ministry, Heavenly Helpers, Tools for Schools, Bridge Creative Teams, Labyrinth & Bridge construction projects. Occupation: VP - Information Systems Like most about WCC: Friendships, small groups and commitment to our mission. Mart Sesler

Peter J. Kyne Spouse: Dave Malone How long member: 47 years Service: Outreach, Futuring, Mobile Meals (28 yrs), CWF (Past President), Circle Leader (4 terms), Past Deacon, Couples Bible study group Occupation: Homemaker Like most about WCC: Sharing and caring feeling, spiritual atmosphere, fellowship.

Spouse: Sandra Kyne Children: Jamie, Rick, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults) How long member: 2 years Service: Bible teaching, Small group and Bible study, Hospital visitation & medical advocacy, Meals and flower delivery, Super Somebodies, WTB Occupation: Retired Orthopedic Surgeon Like most about WCC: The presence of the Spirits love and peace, Sunday worship service, being within the body of believers, small groups and Bible study.

Pat Malone

Deacon
Spouse: Tony Buchanan Children: Ashley, Sirrena, CJ How long member: 1 1/2 years Service: VBS, help at Bridge Occupation: WCPS Teacher Like most about WCC: Friendly people, feeling I get as I am at worship/feeling at home. Other: So thankful to have been welcomed at Woodmont. There have been so many people here that have made my family feel like a part of this community from the very beginning. Children: Caroline (9) How long member: 20 years Service: Morgan-Scott Project Mission Trip, Creative Teams for The Bridge, WTB Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, Gold Skin Care Like most about WCC: The feeling of extended family and the fact that it has been a constant presence & source of strength in my life for many years. Rebecca Everett Spouse: Rebecca Everett How long member: 3 years Service: Bridge Creative Team; Nashville Food Project, WTB, Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Landscape Architect/Planner Like most about WCC: The people, fellowship and opportunities to serve others. Jay Everett

Tami Buchanan

Virginia Lee Dinker

Spouse: Jay Everett How long member: 3 years Service: Leadership Woodmont, Bridge series committee, WTB, Nashville Food Project, Habitat for Humanity, Room in the Inn Occupation: Occupational Therapist Like most about WCC: Our warm, welcoming family of faith.

Deacon

(continued)
Spouse: Greg Guilfoy Children: Christina (15) How long member: 13 years Service: Room in the Inn - Chair, Deacon, Childrens Sunday School, WTB Shop Leader, Leadership Woodmont, Youth Committee Occupation: Insurance Underwriter Like most about WCC: Outreach opportunities. How long member: 15 years Service: Property Committee, Heavenly Helpers, Super Somebodies, Childrens Choir, Handbells Like most about WCC: The loving family.

Selena Guilfoy How long member: 43 years Service: Deacon, Medical Equipment Room Coordinator, Leadership Woodmont, WTB Occupation: Transactional Paralegal Like most about WCC: Enthusiasm, fellowship, energy and love that has been infused into the congregation by ministers. Other: Enjoy gardening, needlepoint, swimming and playing golf. Honey Hetzel Spouse: Bill Heyne Children: Billy (25), Christian (22) How long member: 18 years Service: Stephen Minister, The Bridge, Circle, Centre, Room in the Inn, SS Teacher, Deacon Occupation: Interior Designer Like most about WCC: The friendships of new and long time members, the generosity exhibited by Woodmont members within the church and the community both financially and thru service.

Jamie Huling

Spouse: Marty Jordan How long member: 3 years (attended since 1999) Service: For community: United Way Board, CASA, Frist Center, YMCA Foundation, YLC Like most about WCC: The presence of Christ in a warm casual atmosphere.

Roy Jordan Spouse: Pete Kyne Children: Rick, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults) How long member: 24 years Service: Heavenly Helpers, Super Sombodies, Mobile Meals, WTB, CWF, Wednesday Bible Study, GEMS, Meal/Flower delivery. Occupation: Homemaker Like most about WCC: The love, warmth and caring of our members.

Robin Heyne

Sandra Kyne

Meredith Hollomon

Spouse: Jay Hollomon Children: Lindsey (10); Grant (12) How long member: 5 years Service: Leadership Woodmont, Chair of Stewardship Campaign Occupation: Mother Like most about WCC: Warm, welcoming, loving place - a great place to raise our kids and provide a terrific church home.

Spouse: Jennifer Lackey How long member: 5 years Service: Vision Committee, Mens Wednesday Morning Group, Couples Tuesday Group Occupation: Regional ManagerMedical Device Start-up Like most about WCC: The community of faith and worship. Stuart Lackey

Spouse: Robert Howell Children: Amanda (19); Fletcher (14) How long member: 21 years Service: Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity, Nashville Food Project, Pumpkin Patch Occupation: Homemaker, Rug Sales Like most about WCC: Feels like family. Other: Excited about serving WCC. Barbie Howell Jennifer Lackey

Spouse: Stuart Lackey How long member: 5 years Service: Outreach Committee, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Medical Device Sales Like most about WCC: The people. This is the most caring congregation I have ever been a part of. We truly live out our mission of seeking God, sharing love and serving others.

Deacon (continued)
How long member: 10 years Service: Room in the Inn, WTB, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Professional Studio Musician, Producer, Songwriter & Publisher Like most about WCC: Open approach to ministry and our dedication to outreach in our community. Other: Have never described myself as a church person, yet my membership at WCC has provided not only spiritual growth, but personal growth as well, that I believe wouldnt have taken place through any other venue.

Children: Kimber (16); Samantha (18) How long member: 1 year Service: Soup Sunday at The Bridge; Creative Team Occupation: Property Management Like most about WCC: Inclusiveness

Zsa Rockey Children: Chan (20), Amanda (17) How long member: 4 years Service: WTB, Nashville Food Project, Divorce Care Occupation: Sales RepresentativeCallaway Golf Company Like most about WCC: Atmosphere, community outreach, music, multiple worship services, community of faith. Doug Schoerke Spouse: Liz Smith Children: Ben (6); Hank (4) How long member: 12 years Service: Former Deacon, Hospitality Committee, Nursery Helper, Childrens SS, CYF Sponsor Occupation: School Administration/Coach Like most about WCC: The genuine care the people have for each other. Spouse: Keith Walker Children: Abigail (7), Hannah (5) How long member: 8 years Service: Preschool Sunday School teacher/helper, Nursery helper, WCC Moms Group, WTB, VBS Occupation: Corporate Banking/healthcare Finance Like most about WCC: Fellowship/Friendships, Childrens Ministry.

B James Lowry

Spouse: Donnie Creighton Norman How long member: 5 years Service: Walk thru Bethlehem Occupation: Criminal Court Judge Like most about WCC: The young atmosphere.

Seth Norman Chris Smith Spouse: Jennifer Ottinger Children: Tennyson (2) How long member: 3 years Service: Pumpkin Patch Occupation: Attorney Like most about WCC: People, openness, sense of community and leadership. Very proud to be a member of WCC and we look forward to getting more involved with the church. Hope Walker Spouse: Talbott Ottinger Children: Tennyson (2) How long member: 3 years Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Like most about WCC: Clays amazing gift to teach the Bible and the friendly welcoming people that make-up Woodmont. Jennifer Ottinger Janet Wall

Talbott Ottinger

Spouse: Chris Wall Children: Will Dunn (17); Michael Dunn (22); Jared Wall (19); Taylor Wall (22) How long member: 17 years Service: Divorce Care Facilitator; WTB; Pumpkin Patch, Childrens SS; WCPS Volunteer Occupation: School, Community/Church Volunteer Like most about WCC: Woodmont is warm, welcoming and accepting to all who wish to enrich their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Spouse: Tallu Quinn Children: Lulah (9 months) How long member: 18 years Service: Chancel Choir Occupation: School Librarian Like most about WCC: Strong Community Robbie Quinn

How long member: 38 years Service: Fellowship Events Chair, SS Teacher, Leadership Woodmont, Circle Leader, Board Secretary, WCPS Board Chair, Former Deacon Occupation: Administrator/Travel Consultant for Vanderbilt University Like most about WCC: The love and acceptance for everyoneI see God in so many faces at Woodmont. Cathy Williams

2013SummerReadingList

AndraMoran *Brim:CreativeOverflowinWorshipDesign byAndraMoran&SuzanneCastle TheLittlePrincebyAntoinedeSaintExupry WishfulThinkingbyFrederickBuechner MessengerbyLoisLowry HomelessBirdbyGloriaWhelan CarlaSchooler *IAmNotButIKnowIAmbyLouieGiglio Grace(Eventually):ThoughtsonFaithbyAnneLamontt TheBarbarianWaybyEdwinMcManus TheLifeYou'veAlwaysWantedbyJohnOrtberg ClayStauffer *+EnoughbyAdamHamilton AmericatheBeautifulbyDr.BenCarson ThomasJefferson:TheArtofPowerbyJonMeacham OnGod'sSidebyJimWallis TheNewDigitalAgebyEricSchmidtandJaredCohen HowWillYouMeasureYourLife?byClaytonChristensen +IntroducingtheBiblebyWilliamBarclay SoRich,SoPoorbyPeterEdelman FarrellMason *SanctuarybyBeccaStevens APrayerforOwenMeanybyJohnIrving GospelMedicinebyBarbaraBrownTaylor TheEnergyofPrayerbyThichNhatHanh ThePoweroftheMythbyJosephCampbell JustinGung *LoveDoesbyBobGoff TraumaandRecoverybyDr.JudithHerman TheWillofGodasaWayofLifebyDr.GeraldSittser +ASevereMercybySheldonVanauken *StockedinSpireBooks GenerousJusticebyTimKeller +InWCCLibrary(Room208)forCheckout MaryClareCarpenter *TearSoup:ARecipeforHealingafterLoss byPatSchwiebertandChuckDeKlyen +TheScrewtapeLettersbyC.S.Lewis +Man'sSearchforMeaningbyViktorE.Frankl TheTruthAboutMoneyLiesbyRussCrosson

MichaelGraham *EveninginthePalaceofReason:BachMeetsFrederickthe GreatintheAgeofEnlightenmentbyJamesR.Gaines Temperament:HowMusicBecameaBattlegroundforthe GreatMindsofWesternCivilizationbyStuartIsacoff LifeofPibyYannMartel RoyStauffer LifeTogetherbyDietrichBonhoeffer +Man'sSearchforMeaningbyViktorFrankl NearingHomebyBillyGraham AmericatheBeautifulbyBenCarson ChristianityAfterReligionbyDianaButlerBass TalluQuinn Roots,Shoots,BucketsandBoots:GardeningTogether withChildrenbySharonLovejoy SmallisBeautiful:EconomicsasifPeopleMattered byE.F.Schumacher DoingLife:ReflectionsofMenandWomenServingLife SentencesbyHowardZehr *Given:PoemsbyWendellBerry ProdigalSummerbyBarbaraKingsolver WhatArePeopleFor?:EssaysbyWendellBerry ThomSchuyler TheMansionontheHillbyFredGoodman AWalkintheWoodsbyBillBryson +TheRoadLessTraveledbyM.ScottPeck TrumanbyDavidMcCullough *TheKnowledgeoftheHolybyA.W.Tozer TreyFlowers *"ThouDearGod":PrayersThatOpenHeartsandSpirits byMartinLutherKing,Jr. PurposeDrivenYouthMinistrybyDougFields *BrimbyAndraMoran&SuzanneCastle *TheHeartofChristianitybyMarcusBorg *+TheWoundedHealerbyHenriNouwen

5/24 - Landon Brown 5/24 - Ella Organ 5/27 - Harrison Jackson 5/27 - Julia Pitts 5/28 - Adelynn Lowe

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, May 26 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service
th

VBS 2013 Registration Now Available

Theme: "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together" Dates/Times: July 9-12, 2013 /9:00 a.m. to Noon Ages: 3 years old as of July 9, 2013 through completed 4th grade Child Registration: www.WoodmontVBS.com Volunteering: we'd love to have your help behind the scenes or teaching a class. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up at www.WoodmontVBS.com VBS at Woodmont will take children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world's fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God's love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Children will be introduced to special places from all over the world and discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God. Everywhere Fun Fair features exciting attractions such as interactive Bible storytelling, global games, rockin' music, super science, cool crafts, and more! During VBS kids will learn what it means to be a good neighbor with the following daily themes: Neighbors are friendly Neighbors are giving Neighbors are bold Neighbors are forgiving Neighbors are welcoming

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers May 26th

ChristQuest End of the Year Party Stars (2 Yrs) Jonah Claire Drowota Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) and Frogs (4 Yrs) Combined The Good Samaritan Becky Griffith Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Dorcas Helps the Poor Laurie Cooper Joy & Gloria Jackson Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Christy Brown 11:00 4th/5th Grade Class Military Project Ronda Hirst

Donuts/Coffee Still Needed

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Bulletin Board

Elders Prayer Corner

Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, May 22 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR) Thursday, May 23 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms) Sunday, May 26 Memorial Sunday 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, May 27 Memorial Day Holiday Church Building/Office Closed Tuesday, May 28 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 12:00 p.m. GEMS: Premier Red Carpet Event (GH) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (234) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus)

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for: A sense of spirituality, faith, morals and treating others with respect and unconditional love For our Restore Small-Groups New church members from the Disciples class, and the service projects they selected For all our graduates (high school, college, masters or doctorates) Our shut-in members who are unable to attend church All our new members and the gifts they bring Prayer, Presence and Peace

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

NEW CONCERNS: Colin Fletcher, son of Marcella Derryberry Jo-Ann Tolle, mother of Steve LaForge CONTINUING CONCERNS: Chance Allen Steve Smith Henry Gindt Eddie Harris Roy Stauffer Gary Thompson Hale Hooper Yot Williams Beverly Small Janet Howell Peggy Johnson Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Bill Carpenter, Jr., father of Bill Carpenter, III, Stallworth Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Life Care Center of Old Hickory Margaret Hopper, grandmother of Mari-Kate Hopper Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella Derryberry David Akers, son of Jean Akers Barbara Vial, sister of Beth Sowell, Littleton, CO Mary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy Carpenter, Now at Woodcrest Gary Jones, father of Pam Groom, Louisville, KY Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung SYMPATHY TO: Tate & Nora Rich on the death of Tate's father, John Rich, on Monday, May 20. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Katie & Robert Baird on the birth of their daughter, Mary Turner Baird, on Thursday, May 2nd in Mandeville, LA. Proud big brother is William and proud grandparents are Malcolm & Debbie Baird. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia GIVE THANKS: Amy Alexander

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 office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

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DEACON SCHEDULE
May 26, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Kristen Malone 9:30 - Mike Fuller 11:00 - Nick Small 9:30 - Paul Hardin 11:00 - Leigh Ann Agee 11:00 a.m. Katie Johnson Bob Garrard Denise Sesler Pam Hardin Mart Sesler Katherine Hartle Jean Ramsey
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

May 26, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: May 26, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Remembering and Moving Forward" Scripture: Romans 5:1-5; Hebrews 12:1-2 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Sermon Title: "Faithfulness to All Generations" Scripture: Psalm 100 Weekly Prayer Partner Miller's Chapel Christian Church, Alpine, TN 9:30 a.m. Billy Crawford Marcella Derryberry Jack Derryberry Gerard Stranch Steven McGinty Milly Moore Anne-Marie Farmer Grant Smothers

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and David Conrad 11:00 a.m. Betty White and Richmond Williams 5:45 p.m. TBA

Adam Sloan Merillat Flowers Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge" Thom Schuyler, Youth Director Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min. Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Stasia Spivy, Receptionist Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Steven Austin, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.