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Volume 41, Issue 37

A Beacon and A Bridge

Sunday, September 15th

SPIRE
September 16, 2013

Jubilation Youth Choir 30th Reunion

Past Jubilation youth choir members came together for a special reunion performance to honor Thom Schuyler at both morning services!

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

Welcome to Our New Members! Richard & Ellen Anderson

Guest Speaker, Canon Andrew White, at The Bridge Service

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

Going to the game at noon? Then join us for a Special Pre-Titans Game Worship Service This Sunday, September 22nd 9:00-9:30 a.m. in the Garden of Prayer
Come ready to go to the game in your Titans gear!

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The Essential Beliefs of Christians by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life
Back in the year 1910, a wealthy layman in California paid for the publication of what he called "The Essential Beliefs of Christianity." These beliefs were published by the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Basically, it said a "true Christian" would have to literally believe in the following: 1. The inspiration of Scripture 2. The Fall of Man 3. The Virgin Birth of Christ 4. The Deity of Christ 5. The Substitute Atonement of Christ 6. The Physical Resurrection of Christ 7. The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit 8. The Second Coming of Christ 2. Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31; Romans 13:8-10; I John 3:23; I John 4:7-8 3. Forgive others and give them a second chance, as God forgives us. Matthew 5:7; 18:21-22 4. Care for others, especially the less fortunate. Luke 4:18; Galatians 2:10; Ephesians 6:12 5. Comfort those in sorrow. II Corinthians 1:4; 2:7; I Thessalonians 4:18 6. Pray for one another. James 5:13-16; I Timothy 2:1 7. Be a peacemaker. Matthew 5:9; Ephesians 4:3

These basic beliefs, and a good number of others they 8. Trust and obey. added over the next five years, became the litmus test of who Acts 5:29; II Corinthians 10:7; Hebrews 11:1; is and who isn't a true Christian. And they have become the Matthew 7:21; 16:16 source of much debate and controversy ever since then. Very conservative and fundamentalist Christians want to uphold 9. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. them. Others see it somewhat differently. For example, Matthew 7:12 what exactly does the inspiration of Scripture mean? There 10. Be humble. have been a number of different responses from different Matthew 5:3,5 Christians. The same thing is true with understanding the "Fall of Man." When it comes to the death of Jesus on the We should build on what we can all agree upon, not that Cross, there are other theories of the atonement (what which causes arguments and divisions. And why wouldn't we happened when Jesus died to unite God and humans) besides build it on what Jesus taught us, not what some rich layman the "Substitutionary" atonement theory. When and what can pay to publish. will the Second Coming of Christ be all about? Even fundamentalist Christians disagree on this one. Some are Just a thought. known as "pre-millennialists." Others as "post-millennialists," ~Roy and some are even known as "A-millennialists." (You'll have to look those up if you want to know more. I don't have room here to go into it. Because of the debates and divisions which have come throughout Christian history over what is "right belief" (i.e. creeds, doctrines, theologies, etc.), we in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have always said "no creed but Christ." Our only "test of fellowship" or who is and who isn't a Christian is whether or not they believe in Jesus Christ. Then we'll even agree to disagree as to how we understand Jesus as the Christ But if I were to present a list of "fundamentals," or the Essential Beliefs of Christians, this would be my list: 1. Love God with all your heart and soul and mind and strength. Mark 12:30; Matthew 22:37; Luke 10:27

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Welcome to our Youth Sponsors! by Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"

20132014 YouthSponsors

as well as to check in with them each week during youth group on Wednesday nights. Having good youth sponsors is vital for building on our youth group's strong foundation. Clay often talks about how people are like Lego blocks in that we only have so many meaningful relationships we can fit on the pegs of our blocks. Once our "blocks" are full, we might lose touch with other people we used to connect with. Youth sponsors allow us to multiply the number of meaningful connections and mentorships that take place within the youth group. While Carla and I will get to know and love each member of the youth group, having youth sponsors in place means there are really sixteen loving adults that can connect with our students.

Please join us in celebrating BenSaunders a new and important ministry at CarolineMcDonald our church: the youth sponsors DardenCopeland program. Fourteen adults JeremiahPyron varying in ages, beliefs, JohnStauffer interests, personalities, and Katie Johnson church backgrounds have KristenNewman committed the next year to MaryClarePyron serving in this vital role. It is a fun and rewarding ministry, but MerillatFlowers these volunteer leaders will NanGeorge also need your love, prayers, NatalieCopeland and support as they offer the RobCochran same to the youth of our SaraAnneQuinn church. You are invited to StephenQuinn help "sponsor a sponsor" by reaching out to the people who have volunteered to serve as a youth sponsor.

These fourteen youth sponsors are brave, compassionate, and loving people. They represent our church extraordinarily well, but more importantly they represent the love of Jesus Christ to every student in our youth group. For the next fourteen weeks, we will run a "sponsor spotlight" on the youth page in The Spire to lift up one sponsor. Please join me in celebrating these amazing volunteers each week through notes of encouragements, prayers, smiles in the hallway, and Being a youth sponsor is a big commitment. Individuals all of the other compassionate ways our church reaches out to were nominated by a member of the church, filled out an people. application, and upon selection signed a covenant committing their time, energy, and spirit to Woodmont's youth. Over the next year, these individuals are giving up two hours every Wednesday night to lead the youth group through service projects, small groups, worship, and fellowship. Additionally, they are invited to participate in special events such as weekend retreats and mission trips. Sponsors are also assigned 5-10 youth to "shepherd" through middle school and high school to be the first to know about family deaths, big tests, important recitals and games, etc.

Time, Time, Time... by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"
"Time, time, time. See what's become of me, while I looked around for my possibilities."* moment as it presented itself, without concern for the what'snext. When the bell clanged, well, then we were to go live in the next moment.

A basket of watches and travel clocks sat coolly next to the I tried to like the idea, but the stark tan line from my watch air conditioner in the Director's Cabin at Bethany Hills for on my left wrist betrayed my best efforts at acting carefree one whole week in June that summer in the 90s. and time-averse. I was a counselor, looking after a gaggle of high school You see, I like to know what's next. I like to know how girls, and was uneasy about this mandate to relinquish all time keeping devices for our week at camp. We were to rely much time I have till the next thing on my list. I like to solely on the cheery clang of the bell to wake us up, to send measure my moments, and keep track of them. Time is us to our various programs, and call us to supper. It was interesting, because it can be the constant and the variable all explained that we were being given "the gift of freedom from at once. (continued on page 4) time" while at camp. We could simply relax and live in the

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I remember feeling anxious that week, not really knowing how much of the afternoon we had left. It wasn't as though there was any real pressure to do anything at camp other than just to be present, and yet I found myself wresting with such pressing questions as "How much longer is rest time?" and "When is dinner?"

I don't know that I've ever viewed time quite the same since that week. I don't have it figured out, by any means, but I try to be mindful of time-- mine and other people's. Still, I recognize that in the blink of an eye, circumstances can change. While dreaming and planning for the future is important, it's also equally important to live in the now, and enjoy the gift of the present.

Don't miss out on this moment. Take a deep breath and It is hard to be fully present, isn't it? It is hard to stop and reflect on what is happening in your life right now. Notice think, "What am I doing right now? How do I feel?" the details of what's around you; of what's in your heart and mind. This moment won't ever be repeated in quite the same "Time, time, time. See what's become of me, while I looked way, so don't miss the chance to take note of it. around for my possibilities."* "Time, time, time. See what's become of me, while I looked I remember that when we got our watches back at the end around for my possibilities."* of the week, my metal watch band felt chilly on my hot, *Paul Simon wrote these words in the 1966 Simon & sticky wrist. A week of cold time keeping in the AC, while Garfunkle song, "Hazy Shade of Winter." the rest of the camp was sweating it out with the mosquitoes-Time was a shock to my system. ~Andra 5-Star Dinner Wednesday Nights 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall
This Wednesday, September 18th Marinated Pork Tenderloin Roasted Potatoes

Caring for Body, Mind and Spirit

Join us in this journey focusing on caring for the whole person in body, mind, and spirit. Meet us every Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. before the 5-Star Dinner to walk laps around the church. It will be a great time for fellowship, exercise, and improving heart health.

Gingered Carrots Mixed Green Salad with Raspberry Dressing Chocolate Torte

Angel Food Cake with Berries Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, September 25th Healthy Chicken Pot Pie with Whole Wheat Crust Spicy Black Eyed Peas

Spinach Apricot Salad Delicious Fudge Cake Fresh Fruit Pizza for the kids

Blood Pressure Screening

Concerned about your blood pressure? Have it checked by our Parish Nurse, Mary Clare Pyron, this Wednesday from 5:30-6:00 p.m. in Drowota Hall.

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon. Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.

If life is getting you down and you need a Christian friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers are trained to do. Please call Kathy Patten (838-4957) to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.

Adult Education
Wednesday Night - September 18th
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Bible Study on Galatians (200) Led by Michael Whittington Healthy Living, Part 1 (105) Led by Guest Teacher, Anna Tinkle "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" (100) Led by Beth Pattilo and Sandy Smith "Intentional Parenting" (Sanctuary) Daystar Ministries Workshop Led by Special Guests, Sissy Goff and David Thomas

Next Wednesday, September 25th "Taming the Technology Monster" (Sanctuary) Daystar Ministries Workshop - Led by Special Guest, Sissy Goff Beginning October 2nd "Traveling Light" (Boardroom) - Led by Kathy Patten Beginning October 16th* Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) (105) Led by Dr. Tom Patten *CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK - THIS CLASS WILL BEGIN IN OCTOBER, NOT SEPTEMBER* Beginning November 6th "Ouch! Where Is God When it Hurts?" (Boardroom) Led by Rev. Justin Gung

(see Upcoming Wednesday Night Class descriptions below)

Sunday School - September 22nd

9:30 a.m.
Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Calming the Storms of Life" Challenge Class (200) - Led by Mark Drury "Building a Bible-based Community" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn "Post-Exilic Prophets" 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 of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Living Without Fear" Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King "Sermon Discussions" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler The Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Upcoming Wednesday Night Classes

"Taming the Technology Monster" Led by Daystar Ministries Special Guest, Sissy Goff Meeting only September 25th Parenting is a more challenging and sometimes more frightening task than it's ever been before. Much of the fright and challenge have to do with our twenty-first century friend, technology. In this class, we'll discuss trends in technology among kids today, what you can do to protect your family from the dangers of this "monster," and even turn the monster into opportunities for good in the life of your child and family. "Traveling Light" - Led by Kathy Patten 4-week class meeting October 2nd - October 23rd How Much Baggage Are You Dragging Around Each Day? Are you lugging unwanted burdens of weariness, fear,
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worry, discontent, guilt, doubt, self-reliance....? Really, aren't we all and don't we want to unload that weight? The four week series entitled "Traveling Light" will meet beginning Wednesday night/October 2nd with repeat sessions on Sunday mornings at 11:00. The series will focus on Max Lucado's Book; "Traveling Light-Releasing the Burdens You were Never Intended to Bear-The Promise of Psalm 23." As we explore in depth the meaning of each verse of the well-loved psalm we will learn the significance of each of the promises and how they can truly change our lives and lighten our load!

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Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) - Led by Dr. Tom Patten 5-week class meeting October 16th - November 13th

pull in some YouTube videos. Participants will be asked to practice the techniques daily between classes, which is the only way to really understand what all this is about.

"Ouch! Where Is God When it Hurts?" Led by Rev. Justin Gung th th The class will include such topics as meditation, mindfulness, 3-week class meeting November 6 - November 20 physiology of stress, relaxation response, and related Sickness, sorrow, loneliness, and loss. Live long enough and psychological principles (like mindfulness based cognitive you'll experience times of hardship and heartache, probably therapy). There will be applications of mindfulness to many times over. Have you ever wondered, "Where Is God everyday life (eating, routine activities, awareness of when it hurts?!" If so, then consider this class. Biblical emotional states and motivations, etc.) The class will wisdom and theological insight will comfort us for past introduce several types of meditations including body scan, and present hurts, and prepare us for future hurts, too. following the breath, choiceless awareness, mindful eating, To enroll in the class, please notify Rev. Justin Gung at walking meditation, Hatha yoga, loving kindness, and many jgung@woodmontcc.org. Due to the sensitivity of others. There will be a workbook and handouts and will also discussion, enrollment is limited to twelve persons.

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, September 18th 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Service Night - Soup Kitchen (check email for details) Sunday, September 22nd 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Gathering Time in the Youth Lounge 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School: "CommUnity" Series in the CYF and Chi Rho Rooms Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch Off-Campus 1:00-2:00 p.m. - Jubilation Choir in the Boardroom (until the Youth Wing renovation is complete) 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service in Drowota Hall Tuesday, September 24th 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Bethany Hills Fall Retreats Registration Now Available

Don't miss a weekend at our beloved campgrounds with Disciples friends from across the state! CYF OctoberFest (for 9th-12th graders) - October 5-6 Chi-Rho Fall Retreat (for 6th-8th graders) - November 1-3 Registration is available through our youth website at www.WoodmontCCYouth.com. Registration is limited, so please make sure to save your spot today.

Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Natalie Copeland. Natalie joined Woodmont Christian Church this past year after visiting for a while. She loves Woodmont and is so excited to be involved in the youth group! Natalie is a registered nurse and is currently in her master's program to be a family nurse practitioner. Her husband, Darden Copeland, is also a youth sponsor this year. In her spare time (which isn't often between school and work), Natalie loves to hang out with friends and family, travel, cook and watch movies.

Small Groups
DisasterResponseTraining

Traveling Woodmont

JoinusinNashvillefortheupcomingHopeForcedisaster We are off on a day trip to Ethridge, TN - a responsetrainingSeptember1921,2013. small town with an Amish community about

Haveyoueverwantedtohelpintheaftermathofadisaster butjustdidn'tknowhow?Howaboutthefloodingthatwejust experiencedagainhereinNashville.Hereisyourchanceto becomeatraineddisasterresponder,eligiblefordeploymentas aHopeForcedisasterresponder.Workincludeseverything frommuckingouthousesafterfloods,removingdebris,tarping aftertornados,packingbelongingsofindividualsdisplaced, holdingahandorprovidingashoulderoreartothosewho havebeenaffected.

ComejointhemonSeptember1921(Thursdayevening,allday Friday,FridayeveningandSaturdaytillabout4:00)atGrace Chapel,3279SouthallRoad,Franklin,TN,andbecomeaHope ForceReservist,eligibleforrapidresponsewiththeirteams!

Trainingtopicsinclude: Anoverviewofthegriefandtraumacycle Howtobeanappropriatecaregiver Selfcareforthecrisisresponder IdentityinChrist Coreprinciplesineffectiveteams&ministry

75 miles South of Nashville. I hope that this Thursday, September 19th, will turn out to be a beautiful day for a wagon trip around the community (the wagon tour lasts 1.5 hours and the wagon does have shocks and rubber tires!), and lunch at the one and only restaurant in town. You can either get a meat and three or "the best fried bologna sandwich in Middle Tennessee." (The question might be "Where else besides Middle Tennessee can you get a fried bologna sandwich?). Homemade pies are available by the slice or just buy one to eat later. We will have the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and other items. (I'll be bringing home some sourdough bread.) The Amish Country Mall will have lots of crafts and food items for sale, and we'll have time to look at the newly acquired Caboose and the Ethridge Museum. If you would like to join us for this day trip, please call or email Carol Parsons at 457-3006 or parsons.carol@comcast.net. The trip will cost $12 plus lunch. Our bus will hold 13 people. Just a note: Traveling Woodmont is the name we use for a group that is open to all. The purpose of the group is to strengthen personal relationships and have a good time together in the process. Occasionally we take a day trip or a longer trip. Suggestions for trips are always welcome. Join us when you can!

ThisisaT.R.I.P.S.Committee(MissionsGroup)sponsored activity.Thecostofthistrainingis$175forall3days,butthe missionsgroupisofferingtopay$100oftheregistrationfeeso yourcostwouldbeonly$75.Thatcoversallbooks,lunches, dinnerandsnacksoverthe3dayperiod.

Ifinterested,pleasecontactDebLaForgeat divegirldj@yahoo.comforfurtherinformationand registrationforms.Pleasenoteregistrationisrequired.

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

Tuesday, September 24th @ Noon in Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00

GEMS'

Program: *Please make your reservations by this Friday, September 20th, by calling Rebecca Vaughan (our new WCC receptionist) at 297-8563 or emailing her at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org (*note the new email address above for reservations.). Menu: BBQ Chicken, Cheese Grits, Orzo Salad, Rolls, Chocolate Fudge Brownies with Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting Visitors are welcome, so bring a friend or two. *(Don't forget: A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win!)*

Hope each of you are all rested up from your long summer break and ready to mark your calendar for our next September GEMS luncheon. Dr. Gene Regen will present a program Trains! From the mountains of West Virginia, to "Rugenshe Kleinbahn," right here in Green Hills. Trains very big and very small. Re-awaken your "inner child."

CALLING ALL HIKERS LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE!

Now is the time to SIGN-UP for LeConte 2014! Be a part of the growing annual tradition to hike Mt. LeConte and spend the night at LeConte Lodge in October 2014. Please contact Bette Christofersen at bettebc@comcast.net to reserve your spot by September 28. The cost is approximately $135 per person, which includes lodging, dinner and breakfast. We must call on October 1, 2013 to make our reservation for 2014! This trip is a wonderful experience for people of all ages. The tradition started in 2009 with 12 people and grew to 42 in 2012! WE MUST HAVE YOUR NAME BY SEPTEMBER 28 this year for NEXT YEAR'S TRIP!!! Feel free to call (260-3431) or email Bette if you have questions.

The Bridge
Baked Goods for The Bridge Service
If there are any groups, or individuals, who love to bake and don't have anyone to bake for we have you covered. The Bridge service offers snacks and coffee for their 15 minute social time prior to the beginning of each service. We are in need of goodies, homemade or not. The favorites are cookies, sweet breads, brownies, doughnuts, chips, salsas, crackers, dips, pretzels and nuts, although don't limit your talents to this list! We all know that people congregate where the food is. What better way to welcome new faces than a homemade sweet or savory. Any donations may be left on the WCC kitchen counter. Please mark them as "The Bridge." Questions, please contact Kim Sheridan at kcsheridan@comcast.net or 500-3401.

The Bridge Service - Sunday 15th with Guest Speaker, Canon Andrew White, "The Vicar of Baghdad"

Christmount Week
October 22-25, 2013 "Be Still and Know"
Come enjoy worship, study, play, and fellowship! Christmount Week is a Tuesday evening through Friday morning event that will offer rest for your soul and renewal for the journey of faith.

Dr. Roy Stauffer's Bible lectures will focus

on being still and knowing God through scripture. The vespers services led by Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer will lift up quietness, meditation, and living in the present moment. Ida-Anne and Bob Clarke from Cherry Log Christian Church, Blue Ridge, GA, are our musicians for the event.

Anne & Roy Stauffer

The beauty of the mountains in the fall is refreshing and restful. The schedule offers free time to tour the area, play a round of golf, and visit local shops. For more information, please contact Jeremiah Weeden-Wright at jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com If you would like to go on the trip, please sign-up by entering or clicking the following link: http://tinyurl.com/Morgan-Scott-Mission-Trip Come...be still...know God more deeply and more intimately. For more information and to register, call 828-669-8977 or enter/click on the following links: http://www.christmount.org/christmountweek.html http://www.christmount.org/registration_form.htm

Do your soul some good...experience Christmount! Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) General Meeting - September 3rd The Woodmont CWF held its first meeting of the 2013/2014 year on Tuesday, September 3rd with new President, Sallie Walker, presiding. Over sixty members attended the meeting and enjoyed the program that Raymond White gave on Project CURE.

Thank You
We want to thank our church family for your prayers and thoughtful expressions of sympathy upon the loss of my sister, Mary Hill. Thank you for your friendship. We love you all, Woody & Angela Powers

The deadline for articles and announcements to go in The Spire is Friday by Noon.
Please send submissions to Kim Adair at kadair@woodmontcc.org. Thanks!

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, September 18 5:30 p.m. - Grace Notes Children's Choir Practice 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club
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9/23 - Frances Duvall 9/25 - Ava McGinty 9/26 - Jack Gray

Sunday, September 22nd 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

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers September 22nd

9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) God Made the World (Creation) Claire Drowota Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) God Made the World (Creation) Becky Griffith Christi Williams Frogs (4 Yrs) Abraham and Sarah Kim Sheridan Gloria & Joy Jackson 9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Abraham and Sarah Laurie Cooper Rebecca DiNapoli 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Sarah Drury 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

Helpers Needed for Children's Sunday School

Love kids? Want to share your love of God and have some fun? We're looking for a few good helpers for our 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes for preschool and elementary aged children. You would be assisting the teachers 1-2 Sunday mornings per month or on occasion. Small classes and no prep work required! If you'd like to know more or volunteer, please contact Sarah Drury at druryfamily@comcast.net or 383-6551.

Children's Moment
Sunday, September 15th

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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, September 18 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:30 p.m. Children's Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Off-Campus) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); DivorceCare (The Bay); Galatians Class (200); Healthy Living, Part 1 (105); "The Jesus Way" (100); "Intentional Parenting" (Sanctuary); Stephen Ministry (107, Campbell Stone*, Library) *Note Room Change Thursday, September 19 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, September 22 9:00 a.m. Special Pre-Titans Game Worship Service (Garden of Prayer) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir (BR) 4:00 p.m. New Member Assimilation Meeting (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, September 23 12:00 p.m. Visitation Group (105) 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:30 p.m. WCC Board Meeting (BR) Tuesday, September 24 6:30 a.m. CYF Guys Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 12:00 p.m. GEMS (105) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

Elders Prayer Corner

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

The sick, the homebound and the grieving that they will be comforted New members to be included in fellowship and service Our children and youth to grow in their understanding and love for Christ All members to feel the presence and peace of Christ in their daily lives

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Charlene Solliday, mother of Robin Heyne, Vanderbilt Beth Shelton, Southern Hills Hospital Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer, Sarah Canon Center Billie Brooks, mother of Cathy Williams, St. Mary's Hospital, Knoxville, TN NEW CONCERN: Mary Smith, Richland Place CONTINUING CONCERNS: Anita Ferrell Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Maddie Murphy Peggy Johnson Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Gary Carrington, father of Blake Mayes Jack Bouchard, brother of Betty McHugh and nephew of Yot Williams Dr. Tim Arney, friend of the Forcht family William Daniel, father of Lisa Rollins, Wisconsin Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett 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 Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns will

now only be listed for up to one month. If you wish to have a continuing concern remain on the list after one month, please renew your request each month by calling the church office.*

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.

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR Date Sunday School Total Atd. August 25 283 722 September 1 223 573 September 8 391 862 September 15 327 945 GIFTS
Operating $ 20,018 $ 31,700 $ 26,533 $ 53,533

DEACON SCHEDULE
September 22, 2013
Communion Prep: Sandra Kyne Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Seth Norman 11:00 - Rich Sanderson Video Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers 11:00 - Steven McGinty 9:30 a.m. Kasey Clymer Mark Clymer David Reynolds L.A. Galyon Tom Dovan Terri McConnell Robin Heyne Denise Sesler 11:00 a.m. Cathy Williams Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Stuart Lackey Selena Guilfoy Teri Diamond Jennifer Lackey Pam Hardin 5:45 p.m. Rich Sanderson Jay Everett Rebecca Everett Adam Sloan Virginia Dinker

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

September 22, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: September 22, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Honesty, Responsibility and Trust" Scripture: Luke 16:1-13 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Thom Schuyler, preaching Sermon Title: "Something Worse Than Grief" Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18; Revelation 21:1-5 Weekly Prayer Partner

9:30 a.m. Chip Phinizy and Wendell Brown 11:00 a.m. Richmond Williams and Bill Heyne 5:45 p.m. Pete Kyne

First Christian Church, Bells, TN

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life Rev. 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 Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Chris Beck, Finance Manager Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager Housekeeping Supv. Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge"