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

Mission

Statement

Growing

Disciples of Christby

Seeking God,Sharing Love

andServing Others

Core Values:

WelcomingOutstanding Worship

OutreachDifferent TraditionsMission & MinistryOn the MoveNurturingTransforming

2013 Areas of FocusPrayer - Presence - Peace

woodmontchristian.org

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

Volume 41, Issue 46 November 18, 201

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

Young Adults Retreat in Monteagle, TN - November 15-17

Ministers Retreat atRolling Hills Farm

Wednesday, November 13th

Join us on Sunday, December 1st,6:30 p.m. for Hanging of the Gree

followed by The Tasting Party

(See more on page 9)

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Thanksgiving is just over a week away.Does that surprise you? Are you ready? Adventwill begin Thanksgiving weekend on Sunday,

December 1st. Our annual Hanging of the Greens Service to kickoff the Advent Season will be that night (December 1 st) at6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and the traditional Tasting Party will

follow in Drowota Hall. Then, Walk Thru Bethlehem will be thefollowing Sunday, December 8th. All of this to say, it will be abusy time at Woodmont between now and the end of the year.

Thanksgiving is a time for us to slow down and count ourblessings in life. Truth be told, we are often guilty of takingthose blessings for granted. We often overlook things like faith,marriage, family, church, food on the table, a house, clothing,health, health care, friendship, children, grandchildren, freedom,education, and a host of other things. Deep down, we appreciatethese things but sometimes, we do take them for granted. We getcaught up in the rat race of life and find ourselves simplywanting more. Paul's letter to the Philippians is an excellent

epistle to read leading up to Thanksgiving. It is short, powerful,and inspiring. He writes in chapter four, "Whatever is true,whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is anyexcellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think aboutthese things." Just a few verses later he says, "I know what it isto have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and allcircumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and ofgoing hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can doall things through Christ who strengthens me." That, right there,is a Thanksgiving sermon.

As a church, we too can take things for granted. We areblessed in many ways here at Woodmont. But here are somethings I don't want us to overlook this Thanksgiving season.Remember the second part of the word "Thanks-GIVING."

SUPPORTING THE CHURCH FINANCIALLY Weall have to support the church with our time, talent, andtreasure. Through October, we are lagging behind on therevenue side of our budget. This is not unusual for this timeof the year. Many will wait until December to make afinancial contribution to Woodmont, and I have always saidthat we really never know how we are doing in terms of our

budget until we get through December. Just remember that

we cannot do everything that we do at Woodmont withoutthe financial support and sacrifice of members. We all mustsupport the mission and ministries of the church.

WALK THRU BETHLEHM This is one of the greatestgifts that Woodmont gives this community year after year,and it takes a massive amount of volunteers to pull itoff!! We turn the lower level of our church into the village ofBethlehem at the time of Christ's birth and roughly seven

thousand people will walk through. It is truly a greatWoodmont tradition. We need everybody to play a roleeither in costume or behind the scenes. This is a church-wideeffort. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other peopleat Woodmont and to help others experience the real meaningand joy of Christmas. To sign up, enter or click on this

link: www.WTBWoodmont.com or call Steve Smith at414-5899. If you see Paul and Pam Hardin at church, pleasethank them for chairing WTB for a SEVENTH year in arow.

ROOM IN THE INN This happens every Friday night atSouth Hall during the winter months. We house roughlytwelve men from the downtown mission. We pick up ourguests, bring them to the church, provide them dinner, letthem have a good night's sleep, feed them breakfast, givethem a sack lunch, and then take them back downtown.This is another ministry that has been happening for years atWoodmont but it takes lots of volunteers to make it

happen. Overnight hosts seem to be in demand the most, andstarting this year, couples are now allowed to do that. If youwant to volunteer for Room In the Inn, email Mary Kiger atmaryhkiger@gmail.com. Small groups and classes areencouraged to volunteer for a night together.

This Thanksgiving, I hope you will think about both partsthe word THANKS & GIVING. The best way for us to githanks to God for our blessings is to give back and help otheI have listed three ways to do that, but obviously there amany more. Once again, hear Paul's words from Philippians: "not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer asupplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made knoto God. And the peace of God which passes all understandwill guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." TThanksgiving and Advent, may we all find that peace whi

passes understanding.

Blessings,

P.S. Please keep Steve and Deb LaForge in your thougand prayers. They are leaving this weekend for the Philippinto help with Typhoon Disaster Relief through Hope FoInternational. Steve and Deb, thanks for all you do to represWoodmont and inspire the rest of us!

Not Taking It for Grantedby Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

The Spireis published weekly by: Woodmont ChristianChurch (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9 3601 Hillsboro Road email: wcc@woodmontcc.

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

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When it comes to the annual arrival ofThanksgiving and Christmas I remain a childat heart. The (roughly) thirty days that linkthese two holidays lift my spirits like no other

time of year. I suspect many of you share these sentiments.But there are issues of planning and preparation that can cause

the spirit of this season to be dampened. As I was ponderingthese things yesterday I had a modest revelation. Let meexplain

In this modern era, with families spread across the countryand the globe, planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas isnecessary, no doubt. I'm certain that many Woodmont familiesare in the process of determining their destination for thebig Thanksgiving meal (or meals) and negotiating when andwhere their primary Christmas gathering (or gatherings) willbe. Who will host the meal, who will make the turkey, whowill bring the apple pie, why are we having tomato aspic, what

time will we eat, when can we leave and who's going to tell so-and-so we're not coming to her house this year? Lots ofemotions get knotted up in such questions and answers:

feelings get hurt and nerves frayed. It is a human reality theven in the most joyous seasons perhaps mostly in the mjoyous seasons we get ourselves all twisted up and divertfrom the happy essentials. Shame on us!

I am trying to teach myself a lesson this year and maybe

will hold some significance for you, as well. As believersGod's mercy and grace we have no business "preparing to gthanks." Rather, our hearts and minds should be in a perpetustate of thanksgiving. This, of course, is much easier said thdone. So, a large portion of my prayer is devoted to askiGod's Spirit to make mine a grateful heart not tomorrow, nNovember 28thor December 25th but always. This will nbe easy but

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossibl

but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26)

Happy Thanksgiving!xo - Thom

Preparing to Give Thanksby Thom Schuyler,Director of College & Young Adults

The Minis-treeby Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

What's bendable, twinkling, full ofopportunity, and rolls on wheels? If youguessed "a minis-tree," you are right!

The Minis-tree is the collective brainstorm of our

ministerial staff exploring how we can partner with our

congregation on special projects.Woodmont is truly blessedto have a congregation full of giving hearts and hands. TheChristmas season, we welcome the Minis-tree as a way to pairprojects with volunteers.

Here's the scoop:The Minis-tree will arrive at Woodmont on December 1

It will be strung with ministry-project ornaments beari

requests from the ministers at Woodmont.

You are invited to take an ornament and get involv

in a one-time hands-on gift to our church's mission.

Perhaps you'll pick the ornament that invites you to hosyoung adult supper gathering, or serve on a creative teamThe Bridge. Maybe you'll get to be part of a Nashville FoProject run, or be a substitute teacher for a Sunday Scholesson. You might even choose to pitch in with VBS orGEMS event! There are plenty of fun opportunities for ages, interests and abilities!

The Minis-tree will be on a rolling cart and will "appeaaround the church for the month of December. Act fast: Eaminister only gets to hang 5 ministry project ornamen

so choose yours early!

We know that Christmas is the season for giving, and wthank you in advance for participating in giving back Woodmont by partnering with our ministers through tMinis-tree.

~Andra

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Smoked Turkey and Gravy

Cornbread Dressing

Sweet Potato Casserole

Savory Green Beans

Cranberry Relish

Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

Moist Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

Pizza for the kids

This is the Last 5-Star

Dinner until January!

Special Thanksgiving 5-Star DinnerThis Wednesday Night, November 20th

5:35 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 atrvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontch ristian.org . The deadline is Monday by noon.

Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5thgrade $4 and family cap $28.

Menu:

Adult Education

Wednesday Night - November 20th

Meeting at 6:30 p.m.DivorceCare (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall

Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts? (BR)Led by Justin Gung

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Dont Worry, Be Happy"

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

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn"The Christmas Story"

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer"Loving God with All Your Soul: Celtic Spirituality forthe 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 (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer"With A Grateful Heart"

Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons/Doug King"Islam"

College & University-Aged Young Adults (107)Led by Thom Schuyler

Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom)Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Sunday School - November 24th

Separated? Going through a Divorce? All Alone? Post Breakup?

ALL ARE WELCOME in the Bay Room for Lunch and a SeminarThis Sunday, November 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidaysis a warm, encouraging and helpful event.Featuring video instruction and group discussion, it helps you deal with the intensepain of separation and divorce during the holiday season. Local churches aroundthe world sponsor these seminars. A typical one lasts approximately two hours.

Here's what you'll do during a Surviving the Holidays event:

Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical tips on how to survive the holidays

Hear from others in your group who are dealing with a marital breakup this holiday season

Have the opportunity to share how the separation or divorce is affecting you (if you'd like)

Receive a personal Holiday Survival Guide

Please call the church (297-8563) for reservations. Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall will be your leaders.

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WCC Youth

Youth Group This Week

Wednesday Night, November 20th6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner & Small Groups

(On-Campus)

Saturday, November 23rd

5:30 p.m. - Youth Progressive DinnerThis will be our youth group Thanksgiving Dinner!Each course will be at a different house as we travelaround Nashville to feast!

Sunday, November 24th9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir (Youth Wing)11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School (CYF/Chi Rho Rooms)Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch (Off-Campus)5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service (Drowota Ha

Tuesday, November 26h6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company

in Green Hills

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

Angel Tree*YOU OPENED YOUR HEARTS & EVERYANGEL HAS A SPONSOR*

Thank You for Sharing Your Christmas Spirit andGod's Love with Our Fannie Battle Day Families

Please Bring Your Gifts to Our Tree by December 1st .Thank You Thom, Young Adults & College

Volunteers for Helping DeliverContact MaryLynn Skinner 356-1986 with

any questions.

Special Prayer

Please keep Steveand Deb LaForgein your thoughtsand prayers asthey head to thePhilippines to helpwith Typhoon Disaster Relief. They leave thisSaturday, November 23rd, and will return in twoweeks. Both Steve and Deb are such aninspiration to all of us here at Woodmont!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

As you all know, our ministers do not work a traditional Monday-Friday work week. They're at work all day Sunday as wellas many evenings for meetings, etc. Below is a list of the days our ministers try to recharge their ministry by observing aSabbath their day of rest. If you need to speak with a minister immediately about an issue, you may want to consult this lisso that you are able to get an answer more quickly. We also invite you to keep them in your prayers during their weekly dayoff for Sabbath time.

Clay Stauffer TuesdayTrey Flowers ThursdayJustin Gung FridayRoy Stauffer Friday

Farrell Mason TuesdayThom Schuyler FridayCarla Schooler FridayAndra Moran Friday; Stephen Daniel King Friday

Sponsor Spotlight

We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youthsponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12thgrade youth in our church. This week, please take some extratime to celebrate and get to know Sara Anne Quinn.

Sara Anne Quinn grew up in Nashville and loved being an active member of her youth group.Mission trips with her youth program are some of her favorite memories and inspired her tostudy international studies and Spanish in college at the University of North Carolina. SaraAnne attended law school at the University of Tennessee where she met her husband andfellow youth sponsor, Stephen Quinn. Stephen brought Sara Anne to Woodmont, where shehas served on the TRIPS committee, loves being a part of the Young Adults program, and isexcited to "join" the youth now. Sara Anne is an attorney at Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens &Cannada PLLC, and she loves traveling, reading, Tar Heel basketball, and beating Stephen'ssoftball team.

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Walk Thru Bethlehem (WTB)

WTB Costume Check Out Schedule

Dates/Times at the Mansion:

Wednesday, November 20: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m. - NoonSunday, December 1: 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Wednesday, December 4: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Costumes are to be returned by Tuesday, December 31st

Bread Bakers Needed for WTB

Are you looking for a way to help with WTB? Bread baking is your answer. It's fun, easy, and makes your homesmell wonderful! Here's what you do:

Purchase the frozen (unbaked) loaves of bread (5 to a pack at Kroger). Thaw (no need to let it rise) the bread

and cut into 4 pieces, lengthwise. Roll each piece into a long snake and cut about 1-inch pieces from the snake.

Place them on a tray and bake at 350 until light brown. Each loaf makes 80-100 pieces. Most bakers choose t

bake 5 loaves. The baked bread pieces can be placed in Ziploc or grocery bags and then frozen. If you don'thave room in your freezer, please place the pieces in the large silver freezer in the downstairs WCC kitchen.

Please call Lisa Pitts at 332-8368 (no text) or email at lisadpitts@yahoo.comif you would like to bake or have

any questions.

Walk Thru Bethlehem Chili DinnerDue to Thanksgiving falling late in the season this year, we are unable to schedule our traditional

Walk Thru Bethlehem Chili Supper. Please note the costume checkout times below...

Also, please continue to sign up for volunteer roles and prayerfully consider

the other WTB opportunities being offered in The Spire.

Meals for WTB

Walk Thru Bethlehem is in need of groups, classes, families, of individuals to provide meals for the volunteers

during the week of set-up and tear down. Contact Pam Hardin @ 641-2287 or pamhardin92@gmail.comif youare interested.

The following are the dates still available:

Tuesday, December 3 - lunch for around 25 peopleWednesday, December 4- lunch for around 10 people

Thursday, December 5 - dinner for around 10 people

Friday, December 6 - lunch for around 10 people

Monday, December 9 - dinner for around 10 people

Tuesday, December 10 - lunch for around 25 people

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SETUPANDTEARDOWNIttakesavillagetobuildavillage! AtremendousamountofworkmustbedonebothbeforeandafterWalkThruBethlehemSunday.Pleaseconsidervolunteeringforatleastthreehoursforeitherset-uportear-down.

Sunday, December 8, 2013Sunday, December 8, 2013Sunday, December 8, 2013

Walk ThruBethlehem

Sign-Upalsoavailableonlineatwww.WTBwoodmont.com

Set Up 8:30-12:00Check for

Lunch

12:30-5:00Check for

Dinner

5:30-8:30

Monday,Dec2ndTuesday,Dec3rdWednesday,Dec4thThursday,Dec5thFriday,Dec6th xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxSaturday,Dec7th xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

Tear Down 8:30-12:00 Check forLunch 12:30-5:00 Check forDinner 5:30-8:30

Monday,Dec9thTuesday,Dec10th xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx

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PreferredTime(s): Circleoneormore 12:00-2:30 2:30-5:00 5:00-7:30Costumed Role: IwouldprefertoworkinacostumedroleintheVillage.

Please complete a form for each participant. Spots will be filled on a first come; first served basis.Some roles fill quickly. Return your form soon for best selection.

Name: Phone:E-mail: Age: (If under 21)

Thise-mailischeckedregularlyIhaveacostumeathome

Costumed Roles for All Ages: (Children12&undermustbesigneduptoworkwitharesponsibleadult)

WALKTHRUBETHLEHEM2013

This sheet may be returned in the offering plate, faxed to 297-9319, or mailed tothe church at 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215.

For questions, call the church office 297-8563 or Steve Smith 414-5899 or e-mail, steve@sska.com.

Costumed Roles for Adults and Teenagers

BasketWeaver VillageOven OlivePress BrassShopSacrificialAnimals WinePress Carpenter TentMakerWeaving Pottery FoodMarket FishMarketRagDolls VillageTrader

OtherSpecialRoleswithSpecialShifts

AnimalHerdsman HillsideShepherd FireTender InnkeepersWifeCensusTaker Prophet Innkeeper GreeterRabbi SellerofPurple VillageStreetPeople JugglerTrader Scribe VillageClinic(MD/RN) MinstrelsTaxCollectors FoodTasting StoryTeller HerodsSpyOrnaments SellerofSpices

Circleone: 12:00-2:00 2:00-4:00 4:00-6:00 6:00-7:30Mary Joseph WiseMen Angel(Last2ShiftsOnly)

(Female16+) StableShepherd RomanSoldiers(16+)

PreferredTime(s): Circleoneormore 12:00-2:30 2:30-5:00 5:00-7:30Non-Costumed Role: Iwouldprefertoworkinarolebehindthescenes.

Kitchen SpecialNeedsEscort ParkingLot CostumeRoomTelephone Lost&Found CostumeChecker GreeterDonationBox Other

MakeUp/Beards/HeadTiesPreferredTime(s): Circleoneormore 9:30-12:30 12:30-3:00 3:00-5:00

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Time is fast approaching when we decorate theSanctuary for the Advent Season.

Poinsettias may be purchased by members in honor of or in memory of family andfriends. These plants are 6 1/2" foil-wrapped pots and will be used to decorate the Sanctua

for 2 weeks. Following the 11:00 a.m. service on December 15thplants purchased may be take

to decorate your home or given as gifts.

If you would like to purchase poinsettias, please complete this form and mail it to the church office or placeit in the offering plate on Sunday along with your check marked "for poinsettias."

Deadline for ordering is: This Wednesday, November 20, 2013

(Please Print)

Purchased By: __________________________________________________________________________

Phone No: _____________________________________ Total Number Purchased: _______________

@ $6.00 = Cash or Check (Circle One)Amount $ _____________

In HONOR of: ______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

In MEMORYof: ____________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Poinsettias should be picked up after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, December 15

th

, or on the followingMonday, December 16th.

Thirty-One + WCPS = A Fabulous Fund-Raiser!November 27 December 15!

Whether you need gifts for the holidays, birthdays, weddings, new babies, foryourself or your home, or just because Thirty-One has a solution for you!Organize and simplify your li fe with our versatile, personalizable productswith a purpose!

Barb Best is donating up to 20% of all sales directly to WCPSto help ourchildren, teachers, leaders, office, classrooms, and so much more. We arehaving a friendly competition between our preschool age groups! Who willsell the most Thirty-One products & win a teachers choice wish list prize?

For each $35 you spend now through December 20th, you can get 1 of our 5 Holiday Holi-Buys for only $5!Browse thcatalog, monthly specials & more in the main lobby outside Sheila Mathias office.

You can order online www.mythirtyone.com/BAB or through Barb Best at 636-4656 or at bestsathome@comcast.net

So whats Thirty-One?We are a 10 year old faith-based company who believes in celebrating, encouraging and rewarding others for who they aThrough Gods strength, weve built a family of individuals who feel women deserve to treat themselves and those around them to something speOur commitment is to provide women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding experience one person at a time. We have an incredible Thirty-OneGives Foundation that partners with other organizations (Ronald McDonald House, Girl Talk & more!) to help women, children, and families in

need. Read more about us on my website www.mythirtyone.com/BAB.

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Room in the Inn Clothing Drive

Room in the Inn has kicked off for the season and the clothing donation bin announced last week is finally here! As the weathgets colder our guests are definitely in need of clothing items to keep them warm. As many of you know, every weekly guestallowed to select two items from the clothing closet, which means we have to regularly maintain the inventory. This year weare partnering with Thriftsmart to manage clothing donations for RITI. All of our used donations will be put in the bin on thechurch campus and they will pick it up every Monday or Tuesday. Then our donations will be weighed and will be credit to agift card we can use to make specific purchases we need for the RITI closet at a 50% discount. Not only will this save us timand help us be strategic with stocking the closet, but it will also help an amazing organization. Once RITI is over, we'll be abto use those gift cards to support other needs, such as victims of crisis, NFP families, etc. For those that don't know, Thriftsmis a Christian-based thrift store that, unlike other thrift stores, uses 100% of their proceeds to support four Nashville-areacharities. Learn more about the organization and their mission at www.thriftsmart.com.

We're doing a BIG clothing drive starting now through December 8 th. Everything collected through then will be immediatelycredited to a gift card to stock the RITI closet (after that they will only update our account and send the gift card once a

quarter). The Thrifstmart donation bin has been placed in the Outdoor Chapel parking area (where the Blessing of the Animaand the Sunrise Service take place). You can start loading your donations in plastic bags and putting those in the bin as oftoday! Thriftsmart will accept gently used men's/women's/children's clothing, shoes, housewares, linens, books, and furnitureHowever, everything MUST fit into the bin so please don't place items outside of it. If you have larger furniture items to donyou can drop them off at Thriftsmart (4890 Nolensville Road) and mention they should be credited to the Woodmont ChristiaChurch account. Also, Thriftsmart is happy to provide a receipt for your donation for tax-deduction purposes if you drop offyour donation at their physical store.

You can also contact April Gung if you would like to donate new men's socks, Thriftsmart gift cards, give monetary donationor have questions about your donation. April's email address is april.stevens320@gmail.com. Monetary donations can bemade at any time by writing a check to WCC and noting that it is for the RITI clothing closet. The checks can be mailed to thchurch or dropped off at the church office for Chris Beck to process.

Feel free to donate in any way your heart so calls you. Again, for the first big push we would LOVE to have any donations ycan make by December 8thso we can stock up the closet (it's a little bare right now!). Let's make this a great and WARM winseason for our RITI guests, as always modeling the warmth and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The First Gift of Christmas!

If you are a CFCA sponsor, please put sending a card to your sponsored child at the

top of your holiday list. Letters take a long time to be translated andto travel to their

destination, but writing them is easy. You can send a letter using the mailing labels that

you have OR you can write a letter online and even upload a photo! Your sponsorship also

provides a Christmas celebration for your sponsored friend in their community, soalthough you are welcome to send a small gift, it's certainly not necessary. A letter is

perfect! Emmie Thomas' family sent a family Christmas card and their sponsored child

loved seeing a picture of their whole family.

To send a letter online, go to www.cfcausa.org:

-Go to My CFCA/ Manage Account

-Click on My Sponsorship-Login or register if you haven't done this before; you'll need your CFCA ID number

-Select a fun letter template and write a note!

-Upload your family Christmas card or photo you want to share

Any questions, feel free to call CFCA at 800-875-6564. You should receive a letter from your sponsored child

during the holiday season!

Mission & Outreach

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CWF Circle 5 - Monday, December 2nd

6:00 p.m. in Room 105

Please join the evening c ircle, C ircle 5, on Monday, December 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. for dinner

and a program given by Kathy Patten about the wonderful work of Stephen Ministry. This

Circle is open to all women who prefer an evening circle. Our service project for the month

is collecting C hristmas cards and 2014 calendars for Ronald McDonald House.

Please RSVP by Friday, November 29th, to Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net.

Join us for The Bridge service on Sunday, December 1st, at 5:45 p.mand then stay for the Hanging of the Greens at 6:30 p.m. in the

Sanctuary. Come hear Christmas carols performed by WoodmontCherub and Children's Choirs as well as our Handbell, Jubilation

Youth and Chancel Choirs.

Following the Hanging of the Greens is The Tasting Partyin DrowoHall. Bring your favorite finger food to Room 105 (across from th

Bay) before the Hanging of the Greens service. Everyone Welcom

A great big thank you to the ladies of the CENTRE group! The snacks and goodies prepared The Bridge at your October gathering have been enjoyed by all. Just a couple hours of yourtime has gone a long way to welcome many with a tasty home-baked treat.

Thank you again!

Kim Sheridan

I want to thank my church family for the many prayers and condolences and cards and lovinconcern at this difficult time for me and my family. It has been a great comfort.

Julia Tanner

A Caroler with Spirit: $50 per personA Whole Family of Carolers: $100Singing off the Charts: $250 or more

RSVP: kelsey@studionow.com

Pay by check upon arrival at the event or mail yourcheck made payable to: Carols for Cancer to:

Carols for Cancerc/o Farrell and David Mason

5738 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215

100 % of all proceeds are donated to the Sloan KetteringCancer Center in NYC, Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital inNashville, and St. Jude in Memphis.

Please make your reservation by December 9thor surpriseus at the door!

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, November 20th5:15 p.m. - Grace Notes Choir Practice

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

6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club

Sunday, November 24th9:30 a.m. - Child ren's Moment

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Child ren's Church

12:15 p.m. - Thanks & Giving Meal

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

11/23 - Liza Hadley

11/24 - Archer Rush11/25 - Emmie Pack11/25 - Andrew White

Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersNovember 24

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9:30 Hour

ChristQuestRonda Hirst

Stars (2 Yrs)I am Thankful for...Claire Drowota

Jane Clay & PorterMeadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)I am Thankful for...Sarah DruryChristi Williams

Frogs (4 Yrs)JonahKim SheridanGloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)JonahBetty WhiteHelper Needed

11:00 Hour

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherSarah Drury

4th/5thGrade ClassTopherEndress

Donuts& CoffeeStill Needed

Sunday SchoolNovember 17

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http://www.woodmontkids.com/

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Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, November 20

6:15 a.m.

Men's Small Group (107)7:00 a.m.

Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)5:15 p.m.

Grace Notes Choir Practice(KC)5:35 p.m.

5-Star Thanksgiving 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); Ouch! Where is God When

it Hurts!? (BR): Stephen Ministry (107,Campbell Stone, Library)

Thursday, November 21

Library Workday7:00 p.m.

Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms)

Sunday, November 24

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Worship (Sanctuary)12:15 p.m.

Thanks & Giving Meal (SH)1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

DivorceCare Surviving the HolidaysWorkshop (The Bay)

4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, November 25

12:00 p.m.

Visitation Group (105)4:00 p.m.

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

WCC Board Meeting (BR)

Tuesday, November 26

6:30 a.m.

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

Women's Prayer Group(Campbell Stone)

6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice (Sanctuary)**Note Room Change*

If life is getting you down and you need a Christianfriend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers artrained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 todiscuss the possibility of this being the help you need

Elders Prayer Corner

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

All who have been affected by the disaster in the Philippines

Healing for our members who are sick, grieving or facing challengingcircumstances

Comfort for members who are lonely during the holiday season

Recruitment needs for Walk Thru Bethlehem to be met

All to continue to practice "gratitude attitudes"

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 theweek (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PRAYERSFOROURCHURCHFAMILY

INTHEHOSPITAL:

Bronson Netterville, former RegionalMinister, St. Thomas, CCU

Lorene Schroeder, friend of GailCrockett, Vanderbilt

CONTINUINGCONCERNS:

Bell Newton

Lindsey Cooper

Ellis Stokes

Carol Parsons

Mike Wright

Penny Stelling

Gary Thompson

Yot Williams

Maddie Murphy

Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterDr. David Moore, friend and former

WCC Sr. Minister, Cookeville

Jack King, brother of Doug King,Atlanta, GA

Dottie Swatek, friend of FayeTevebaugh

Continuing Concerns continued

David Kline, friend of Don RollinsJimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer

Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson

SYMPATHYTO:

The family of Thomas EdwardBateman.Mr. Bateman passed awayMonday, November 24. Services will

be held at Christ the King at 10:00 a.mon Thursday, November 21.

MILITARYPRAYERLIST:

Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GosseClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerryDan King & wife, Ashley King, brothe

and sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing

THOSESERVINGABROAD:

Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmenCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republi

of Georgia

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UPHOLDINGOURCHURCH

WOODMONTCHRISTIANCHURCHSTAFFRev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung,Minister of Children & Congregational Care Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"

Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP

Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Topher Endress, Ministerial InternSarah Huffman,Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool

Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative Assistant Rebecca Vaughan,ReceptionistChris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt,Housekeeping Steven Austin, HousekeepingShirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,

DEACON SCHEDULE

November 24, 2013

Communion Prep: Milly MooreService Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry

11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Paul Hardin

11:00 - Virginia Dinker

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.David Reynolds Selena Guilfoy Rich SandersonDenise Sesler Doug Schoerke Jay EverettRobin Heyne Jamie Huling Rebecca EverettL.A. Galyon Nick Small Zsa RockeyRoy Jordan Pam Hardin Merillat Flowers

Liz Anne Allen Brittany PrideHoney Hetzel Jean RamseyJack Derryberry

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYNovember 24, 2

9:30 a.m.

Pat Maloneand

Chip Phinizy

11:00 a.m.

Richmond Williaand

Mart Sesler

5:45 p.m.

Wendell BrowWeekly Prayer Partner

Central Christian Church, Memphis, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: November 24, 2013

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "Count Your Blessings"

Scripture: Psalm 100; Philippians 4:4-13

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge

Thom Schuyler, preaching"Gratitude Attitude" Series - Sermon Title: "Enough is a Feast"

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

BYOURPRESENCEANDOURGIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingOctober 27 290 744 $ 16,430November 3 316 772 $ 38,263November 10 333 829 $ 28,501November 17 313 786 $ 39,597