IN THIS EDITION

Articles:
Roy Stauffer ......................................pg. 2
Maddison Grigsby.............................pg. 3
Living Generously, Changing Lives...pg. 4
Woodmont Youth.............................pg. 5
Woodmont Kids................................pg. 6
News/Events/Photos........................pg. 7
Cares & Upholding Our Church......pg.11
Poinsettia Order Form..............Back Page

November 3, 2015

Welcome New Members - Sunday, November 1, 2015 (Diann Tennyson not pictured)

(l-r): McClain, Suttle, Jacqueline

and William Towery

Angela Powers

Billie Jean Pinson with Maurice

Child Dedication - Sunday, November 1, 2015

Order Your Poinsettias - see the back cover of the

Spire! The Deadline to order is Friday November 13.

William Rye Steele with parents John and Monty

"One Soul, Two Bodies"

by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

Two weeks ago a good friend of

many years in Memphis showed up
unexpectedly at Woodmont. He said
his son had moved to Nashville, and
he and his wife were thinking about
it. And even their daughter and her
husband were thinking about it. He
said, How great it would be to be a
part of a church like Woodmont!
This past week, another good friend
of many years and his wife spent the night in Nashville on
their way to Keeneland and the races in Lexington, and we
all had dinner together. Last week I visited with Hale Hooper
before he left Centennial and met a longtime friend of his.
I assumed they were golfing buddies, as they were having a
putting contest in Hales hospital room. But he said they had
played 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 have
meant the most to you over the years, and especially those
who have stayed close friends for many years, and decades
even. I get phone calls regularly from dear friends in former
churches where Ive been, wanting to keep in touch. And
whats so amazing is that when you speak to such a friend,
and see such a friend in person, it seems like only
yesterday that you were living in the same place and sharing
that special friendship. Neither time nor distance diminishes
true friendship. And as I remember hearing my parents say,
when I was just a young boy, Your best friends in life are
those you make in the church. I heartily agree!
Long time friendships are truly one of lifes greatest
gifts. We find many examples of such in the Bible, like
Jonathan and David, Ruth and Naomi, Jesus and his close
friends in Bethany (Mary, Martha, and Lazarus) where he
spent the night during Holy Week. The 19th century religious
philosopher William James once said, Wherever you go,
it is your friends which make your world. And the ancient
Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote in his book on Ethics,

Friendship is indispensable to human life. No one

would choose to live without friends, even though
he possessed all other blessings Friendship is the
bond that holds all life together What good would
anything be in life if there were no one with whom
to share it?
What is a friend? How would you describe a true and
genuine friendship? Here are some of the ways people have
tried to describe what such friendship is and what it means:
A friend is someone who knows all about you
and loves you just the same.
A friend is someone who walks in when everyone
else walks out.
A friend is someone who is there when the good
times arent.
A friend is someone who is willing to stand
by you in time of trouble and will lift you up
whensomeone 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 confide
and trust, someone who will never betray youor
talk about you behind your back.
A friend is someone who does not take advantage
of you.
As one old-timer put it, A friend is someone who
laughs at your funny stories even if they aint so good, and
sympathizes with your misfortunes even if they aint so bad.
Those are all good, but my very favorite definition of a
friend the most beautiful description of a friend Ive ever
heard 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 blessed
would you say you have been?
- Roy

THIS SUNDAY - Free for everyone!

Stick around after The Bridge THIS Sunday
November 8 for a delicious homemade soup
and salad dinner. Invite your friends and
family, and get to know some great people
over a great meal!

"Comparison, Sonic Drinks, and Two Copper Coins"

by Maddison Grigsby

One of my favorite parts of Sunday

morning is the Childrens Offering.
Miss Catie leads the Christ Quest kids
beautifully in the Doxology. As the
children boldly sing Praise God from
whom all blessings flow, the birthday
person (or another lucky volunteer)
passes the gold shiny offering plate
around as the kids drop in their dollar
bills and coins.
One SeptemberSunday, I had a particularly sweet
experience. When I collected the offering plate, I discovered
a Woodmont Tithes and Offerings envelope. The front of
the envelope was emblazoned with big, proud letters spelling
a young girls name. Next to Amount was written $0.25.
Sure enough, when I cracked the envelope, I found a quarter
reverently placed inside.
What I loved about this particular experience was the
honor and care that the child took to prepare and submit her
offering. She wasnt concerned with what others were doing,
didnt compare her offering to the other smaller and bigger
coins and bills in the plate, but she simply and faithfully
offeredherbest.
So often, Im guilty of comparing my offering (Im
probably the only one, right?!:)). Im guilty of assuming that
what I have whether it be finances, talent, time, resources
just wont measure up to what others have. Or, maybe worse,
insecurity leads me to evaluate others and find ways that my
gifts and offerings could be superior (yuckwhat an ugly
confession! I guess honesty and transparency are part of the
refining process.)
In all this comparison, I selectively choose what I will and
wont offer to Gods Kingdom. I choose pride over allowing
God to use me however He pleases. I assume I know best
I mean, obviously a 5-foot-3.5-inch-20-something knows
better than the CREATOR OF THE UNIVERSE, right?
Wrong.
Would it be possible to look ateachpart of our lives as
an offering to God with which we could honor Him, barring
ALL comparison? For example, our gift of hospitality. Or the

WTB is December 13! Opportunities to Get Involved

1. WALK THRU BETHLEHEM SESAME COOKIE BAKING Saturday, November 7 at 9:30 a.m. in the WCC Kitchen.All
cooking abilities are welcome!
2. CAN YOU SEW? Precut costumes are available in the church
office - inside the front door of the Mansion.They just need to
be stitched very basic sewing! Come by and grab one!

Christmas bonus we receive. That service project were

dreading. Could we look at each of these things not just as
obligatory gifts to God, but as fragrant offerings that He can
multiply? If everything we have is from Him to begin with,
were really just giving credit where credit is due. But thats
easier said than done, Ive learned.
For me, this might look like taking the extra $5 in my
purse, and if I spend $1.50 at Sonic for a Large Diet Vanilla
Coke Light Ice, make an effort to spend another $2 to buy
a Contributor from someone trying to get back on his feet.
Or, I might consider my love for party planning, and look
strategically and intentionally at how I can bless and share
Jesus with friends, family, and underprivileged communities
through celebration.
I think back to the story in Luke where Jesus praises
the widows offering. While the wealthy were putting in
their gifts to the temple treasury out of abundant excess,
the widow offered two very small copper coins (NIV
Study Bible,Luke 21:2). But Jesus didnt note the amount
that the widow gave. He calls out her gift because she
gaveeverything a sacrificial offering. I tell you the truth,
he said, this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she
out of her poverty put in all she had to live on (Luke 21:34). Wow gripping, sobering, and challenging. He cant
possibly really mean those wordscan He?
Whether we have small coins or big coins, gifts that are
seen and applauded or gifts used behind the scenes God
notices our sacrificial lifestyle of submitting it all to Him.
What an example the poor widow has set. What an example
to strive toward.
I dont have any of this figured out, and Im grateful that
the spiritual journey is just thata journey. Im thankful that
the process is filled with abundant grace as I stumble and
tumble through it. Im just self-reflecting, really about what
it would look like to take each part of this life, seal it in an
envelope, next to amount, write EVERYTHING, and
offer it to our Father in Heaven, saying Here, God,thisis
my best.

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2016-17 Deadline is Thursday, December 17, 2015

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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

The parking lot is a bit

sketchy, cars arrayed between the
storefront and the street, a barrel
stove cooker is smoking under a
tent while a couple of guys grill
chicken for the bodega behind
them. The doors to the upstairs
no longer exist, or I should say
they exist without glass and have
been deformed by a car that
jumped the walk and crashed into
them. The sound of a portable air
conditioner, with exhaust hose extending into the hallway,
greets us to the second floor and the classroom where we
will spend the next ninety minutes with some of the most
remarkable people I have ever met.
My theology has evolved through the years and the
adolescent models of evangelism no longer work for me.
You see, the secret to living the Jesus story is discovered
in the closing of the distance between those who have been
separated for far too
long for all the wrong
reasons. Evangelism
is not to bring
orthodoxy in a box to
feed the other, but
to listen, look, wait
to catch a glimpse
of the imago dei in
them. Their language
is different.
Their
hair and pigmentation
is different.
Their
religious heritage is
similar, yet cultivated
in an historical culture
that 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 Coptic
Christian child when they are born. Marked for life. The
veneration of Mary, Mother of Christ, is unrivaled. To speak
of bold faith as an American seems to pale in the face of those
who know that to be targeted by systems of hate and terror
can mean certain death. Somewhere, around seven thousand

Egyptians, Coptic Christians, live in the Murfreesboro Road

area southeast of Downtown Nashville. Some of them speak
English well. Some not so. My friend Dr. Tom Underwood
and I go on Tuesday evenings every week to speak English,
write sentences, practice conversational speech and engage
with sisters and brothers who yearn to learn so they can work
and live and be at peace in this country.
Living the Jesus story is necessarily a dynamic endeavor
of being transformed by the renewal of our minds again and
again. I make eye contact with a mother, smiling wide and
filled with hope that I will help her get a job so she can take
care of her children, her family. Her husband laughs and
unabashedly says, I want to learn English to get a better job,
or promotion, or house, or!
This remarkable connection came about through a Mr.
Joe Badawy, and Dr. Peter Shenouda. Joe and Peter have a
deep love for everyone, but especially for those who come
from their homeland of Egypt. Their fellow Coptic Christian
sisters and brothers come to them to get help with a variety of
basic needs. Not just language skills, but health care needs,
drivers licenses, state ID cards, job opportunities. Tom and
I are privileged to be with these folks every week and have
our minds renewed and hearts transformed.
Stepping through the empty door frame as we leave,
Tom and I look at each other and smile. We know that
more than once in the previous ninety minutes, we caught a
glimpse of the realm of God on earth. We know that more
than once, in a smile, a hug, a laugh, a struggle for memory,
a cry of a child, we encountered
the Spirit that connects us all.
We know that more than once we
were participants in the liberation
of our minds to be reconnected
with sisters and brothers. No
longer prisoners of the illusion of
separateness, we celebrate these
glimpses of truth. God opens us to
the mystery. Our Egyptian sisters
and brothers help us experience it.
For this, we are deeply grateful.
If you are interested in joining us in this ministry, please
contact Rev. Bob Coleman at 615-906-5584.

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 serve
Christ by providing families and individuals who are at risk of chronic homelessness and poverty with hope, love, and resources so that they may
experience physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation. They serve as a daytime shelter for the homeless, providing hot meals, warm
showers, laundry/hygiene facilities, pastoral counseling, and social services referrals. They also serve the children from the nearby James
Cayce Homes with after-school and summer programs, offering tutoring, mentoring, and a safe place to spend the day. We invite you to
learn more from Rev. Coleman, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Boardroom. Please also visit the organization' website online at
www.ccfnashville.org.
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ITs FINALLY HERE!

ALL YOUTH RETREAT AT BETHANY
HILLS THIS WEEKEND, NOV.7-8!
We will still have youth group on Sunday
Sunday School Series on Prayer
Last week:
What types of prayer are there?
This week:
Public and Private Prayer

Pumpkin Patch Thank You!

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 who
helped unload the pumpkin truck and all who baked Pumpkin Bread, you all are wonderful! A special thank you for amazing behind-the-scenes support
to John Henderson, Steve McHugh, Cindy Walker, Jim & Kim Sheridan, Sam Marsh, Steven Austin, Shirley Taylor, Sara deBettencourt, Ana Reese, Linda
Whitson, Katie Gossage, and The Nashville Food Project. And finally, we would like to recognize those sweet ones who volunteered to staff the Pumpkin
Patch:
The McConnell Family
The Drury Family
Isabel Webb
Whitney Matthews
The Gupton Family
The Todd Family
Macy Walker
Lucy Meadors
The Dinker Family
Nikki Schmutz & Mora Bass
Houston Hartle
Rebecca DiNapoli
The Clayton Family
Leigh & Robbie Sinks
Abbey Coderre
Virginia Wills & Jana Coode
The Crider Family
Tammy & Delana King
Max & Grace Speers
Simon and Nan George
The Clark Family
Laura Dovan
Grace Todd
Woody Powers
The Hardin Family
Lisa Pitts
Abby McLean
Diann Tennyson
The Brown Family
Denise Sesler
Stephanie & Andrew Chelton
Kirtley & Lanie Whittington
The Potter Family
Tigist Webb
Sara Kate & Chip Hooper
The Rollins Family
Victoria Manning
Liz Holley

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

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NOVEMBER
BIRTHDAYS!
Ella Grace Steele - 11/01
Chloe Mae Douglas - 11/05
Henry Farmer - 11/05
May Queener - 11/08
Teddy Stranch - 11/09
Barton Keane - 11/12
Christian Stephan - 11/17
Mae Mae Galyon - 11/18
Bond Piercy - 11/20
Cash Bugg - 11/21
Mimi Steele - 11/21
Liza Hadley - 11/23
Lucy Bea Presley - 11/23
Warner Leach - 11/24
Rose Mason - 11/25

The annual Thanks & Giving Meal is Sunday, November 15. Come
to South Hall for this inspiring church tradition, where well both eat a
feast and make a feast. Its a double-potluck meal, where one serving
becomes Thanksgiving lunch for you and other church families; the other
feeds someone less fortunate that same day. The Thanks & Giving Meal is
geared toward the whole family -- children, parents, grandparents, and
friends. To sign-up for your slot, visit http://bit.ly/Thanks-Give.

PHOTOS OF TRUNK OR TREAT - 2015

THIS MONTH IN CHRISTQUEST:

The Scripture Passage:The book of Jonah

The Story:"Jonah and the Great Big Fish"
The Big Idea:God desires for us to be a part of His plan, andsometimes what
He calls us to do can be a challenge! But He never stops pursuing us and calling
us to Him.
The Memory Verse:"In my distress, I called to the Lord, and he answered
me. From the depths of the grave, I called for help, and you listened to my
cryyou brought my life up from the pit, O Lord my God." Jonah 2:1-2, 6b.
REMINDER:JYF WILL NOT BE MEETING
DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.
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GEMS(G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize

Trivia 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 his
presentation (that's Sam in the photo on the right), if they would "fill in the following blanks". Take
this simple test to see how much know. (*Answers will be published in the following Spire.)
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 the
Parsonage) _____
5. How many HVAC (heat and air) units (include the 4 at South Hall, 1 at the
Parsonage, 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? _____

GEMS Save the Dates!

Menu, November 4:

Chicken pot pie

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

Menu, Wed., November 11

Chicken Tetrazzini
Spicy and Non Spicy Black Eye Peas
Spinach Salad
Brownies with Fudge Icing
Pizza for the Kids
Deadline to RSVP for 11/11 is noon, Monday 11/9. RSVP: onlinewww.bitly
com/5StarDinner, by phone: 615-297-8563, by email:areese@woodmontcc.
org or on Sundays connection card. Pricing: Adults: $8, Children 4yrs - 5th grade:
$4, Family Cap $28
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Save the Dates for our upcoming GEMS meetings.

You will notice that we have added two Special GEMS
Programs, November and December, which will be on
Special Days of the Week!
November 20, Friday
December 10, Thursday
January 26, Tuesday
February 23, Tuesday
March 22, Tuesday
April 26, Tuesday
May 24, Tuesday
Watch upcoming Spire/Inspire Newsletters for
more information on our programs. All meetings
will be at Noon in Room 105. Catered Meals:
$8.00 *Reservations may be made by calling the
church - 615-297-8563, or by emailing Areese@
woodmontcc.org.

Meets Tuesday, November 17th at 10:30 a.m. in Room

107. Jeanie Taylor will lead a discussion of Denise
Kiernan's book, THE GIRLS OF ATOMIC CITY. Please join
us! Everyone is welcome!

This Wednesday Evening

November 4 at 6:30 p.m. - Human Trafficking led by Brian McVey, meets in the Boardroom
Brian McVey was named an Episcopal Church Fellow in 2011 for his work in fighting human trafficking and was invited by the Archbishop
of Canterbury and the Holy Father to the Rome Consultation on human trafficking in November of last year. As part of his work with that
group, he is more specifically tasked with teaching the Church (capital C intended) how to educate, to exhort, and to partner with law
enforcement to deal with survivors of human trafficking, though, as one of the twenty invitees from around the world, he is presumed to
be able to speak on any of the six "p's." He has presented at churches of varying denominations, secular groups, businesses, colleges, and
even 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 Wall
This small group series incorporates video, workbook, and discussion.Anyone affected by separation, divorce, or the trauma of breakup
is welcome to join at any time. $20 Materials/workbook fee with scholarships available.Child care is available with reservations. Please
call 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 Blakeford
Start Today! Stay Strong! November 10 at 3:00 p.m. in room 200
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tiara Stingley, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Blakeford.Dr. Stingley will address the major physiological
changes 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 Simplicity

Saturday, Dec. 5th at 9:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6th at noon

Bethany Hills Retreat Center Kingston Springs, Tennessee
Retreat Highlights Include:
Keynote Talks and Spiritual Direction by Anne Alexander Stauffer
Fireside Story Telling and Creative Expression with 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 at Onsites Labyrinth (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 Williamson
at 615.330.2594 or maryglynnwilliamson@gmail.com.
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CIRCLE MEETINGS/LOCATIONS

Circles 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 meet at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday November 10. Circle 5 "The Evening Circle"
Meets 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 hostesses.
* About Circle #5 - If you would need a Circle of Christian women and want to enjoy fellowship,
food, and service, and if your schedule dictates the need for an evening meeting, please join
us! Please contact Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net for reservations.

Come to the 4th annual

the

art of

healing
experiencing healing
through the arts

The Nashville Food Project Autumn Leaf Drive

Please bring your bagged leaves and drop them off behind the TNFP office
(South Hall - look for the large orange pumpkin). Bagged leaves should have
no woody debris, prunings, branches or trash. Pine needles are also welcome.

A Dinner and Art Show

to support the life giving work of

Music for the Soul

Saturday November 14 & Sunday November 15
Woodmont Christian Church in Drowota Hall
2100 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

Boy Scout Troop 92 is Selling Wreaths Again This Year! Custom and freshly made Fraser Fir wreaths from
North Carolina, 24" diameter - Beautiful & fluffy, Accented with a red bow, Wonderful gifts for friends
& 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, caving,
backpacking, and Scout summer camp. Scouts will be taking orders in the Gathering Hall from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30
p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 8 and 15. Checks payable to Troop 92 or cash are welcome. You may also order online
by visiting www.bit.ly/ScoutSalesWCC (please put WCC in the 'special instructions' field when ordering
online - please place your online order by Nov. 16). Wreaths will be available for pick up at Woodmont Sunday,
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 know
on the following Sundays: Novemards. when you place your order and we can arrange for an alternative means of delivery/pick up.
www.musicforthesoul.org

Music for the Soul is a 501(c)(3). All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

12:30 p.m. under the

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Next Weeks Calendar

Sunday, November 8
Wednesday, November 11
Angel Tree in the Gathering Hall
Veterans Day - We thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Youth Group at Bethany Hills Retreat
6:15 a.m.
Mens Small Group (100)
9:00 a.m.
Boy Scouts Selling Wreaths (GH)
7:00 a.m.
Mens Bible Study (105)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services

Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
5:15 p.m.
The Bridge Worship (DH)
9:00 a.m.
WCPS Aux. Bd. Meeting (100)
6:00 p.m.
The Bridge Soup and Salad (DH)
5:35 p.m.
Five Star Dinner (DH)
6:15 p.m.
Youth Group (Youth Wing)
6:15 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay Room)
Monday, November 9
6:30 p.m.
Community Care Fellowship Class (BR)
4:00 p.m.
"Geezers" Men's Group (BR)

Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Tuesday, November 10
Leadership Woodmont (107)
9:00 a.m.
Womens Prayer Group (C/S)

Missions Team Meeting (100)
10:30 a.m.
Circles 1, 3 & 4 (Away) 6 (100) 2 (The Bay)
Thursday, November 12 DEADLINE TO ORDER POINSETTIAS!
3:00 p.m.
Blakeford Class (200)
Library Workday
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (Choir Room)
Morgan Scott Mission Trip
Woodmont's Elders Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for:
Prayers for Our Church Family
Victims of Pakistan earthquake.
IN THE HOSPITAL:
Beverly McQueeney, mother of Deb LaForge, Mission Viejo
Room in the Inn ministry.
Hospital
Nashville Food Project.
NEW CONCERNS:
Jane Drury, Sister of Mark Drury
Thank You...
CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Dear Woodmont Family,
Hale Hooper, Richland
For quite some time you have kept Yot and me in your thoughts and prayers. You have
Penny Stelling
continually expressed your concern for us. I am grateful for, and deeply appreciate your
Faith Cartelli
kind expressions of sympathy. You sent many cards, visited Yot and me, sat with Yot
MILITARY:
when I needed to be away, brought flowers and food, delivered communion to us, sent
Lt. Ryan Whitson, son of Linda Whitson, Middle-East
e-mails, made phone calls, and prayed for and with us faithfully. Thanks to all who made
SYMPATHY:
To Homer Brown and family on the passing of his wife, Ashlee the visitations and funeral quite a celebration of Yot's life. You brought delicious food and
beautiful flowers. You served and brought your presence with hugs and kind words. Yot
Brown. Service was November 3rd at Woodmont.
and I truly have been blessed to be a part of this warm and loving family of Christians for so
To Fred Turner and family on the passing of his wife, Nancy
Turner, on October 31st. Visitation will be November 7th from long.Elliott and Tribly join me in thanking you for honoring their father and my husband.
In Christ's love,
10:00 11:00 am in the Woodmont Gathering Hall with a
Betty
service at 11:00 am.
By Our Presence and Our Gifts
Date
Sun. School Total Atd.
Operating
October 11
284
687
$57,322
October 18
282
697
$37,671
October 25
332
796
$24,415
November 1
353
806
$47,751
Worship 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 32-37
The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall
Trey Flowers, Preaching
Series: "Table" Sermon: "Eastern Wisdom: Lessons from Asia"
Scripture: "Isaiah 2:2-5"

Deacons Serving November 8, 2015

Communion Prep:
Peggy Burrahm
Service Coordinator:
9:30 - Jerry Johnson 11:00 - Laurie Hester
Video Camera:
9:30 - Sara Anne Quinn 11:00 - Janet Wall
5:15 p.m.
11:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Andrew Chelton
Ray DIckerson
Roy Jordan
Virginia Dinker
Sandy DIckerson
Billy Crawford
Tammy Buchanan
Jenny Holder
Talbott Ottinger
Sara Kate Hooper
Jim Hester
Jennifer Ottinger
Stephanie Chelton
Robbie Quinn
Joel Hysmith
Nick Forlidas
Chris Smith
Ann Rising
Heather Douglas
Mike Wirght
Shane Douglas

Elders Serving November 8, 2015

9:30 a.m.
Mary Kiger
and
Chip Phinizy
11:00 a.m.
Rich Sanderson
and
Emmie Thomas
Pat Malone (Hospital)
5:15 p.m.
Rich Sanderson

Staff Serving Woodmont

Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry
Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors, "The Bridge"
Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse & Small Group Coordinator
Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Martha Duff, Director of Preschool Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director Ana Reese, Receptionist
Maddison 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
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Advent Season is quickly approaching and during this time the sanctuary is
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Options to order your poinsettias:
marked for poinsettias.
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Complete this form and mail it to the church office - 3601 Hillsboro Rd.
marked for poinsettias.
Nashville, TN 37215 along with your check marked for poinsettias.
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November 13th, 2015

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5. $___________ (total due)

6. I am paying by (choose one)

_________________________________________________________
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CHECK

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Poinsettias should be picked up after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, December 13th,
or on the following Monday, the 14th.

# Plants Total
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the following Mon
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$63.00
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7. In HONOR of: ______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
8. In MEMORY of: ______________________________________________________________________________
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