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The SpireWOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH JUNE 5, 2018
Congregational Meeting & Election is Sunday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
We will elect leadership nominees as well as approve the budget for 2018-2019. The 2018 Nominee Slate booklet is
available in the Narthex & Gathering Hall.
Installation of newly elected leaders is Sunday,June 24 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Child Dedications Sept. 23
ANTHONY & AMANDA BATES WITH LUCY & MAGNOLIA
DANIEL & ANNE TOOMEYWITH ELLA AND BECKETT
Welcome new members
RYAN AND ELENA CAZANA WITH HOLLIS & ALCY
ELIZABETH CASSITY MANGUS,DAUGHTER OF GREG AND JULIE
CAROLINE & REESE WEDEMEYER, DAUGHTER OF DAVID AND GINGER
Upcoming events
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Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37215615.297.8563
www.woodmontchristian.org
Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Dr. C. Roy Stauffer • Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung • Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Rev. Chris Cox • Minister of Youth & Their FamiliesDr. Donovan McAbee • Minister of Spiritual Formation
Farrell Mason • Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. Ben Curtis • Spiritual Director in Residence
M I N I S T E R I A L S TA F F
S U P P O R T S TA F FChris Beck • Business Administrator
Martha Duff • Preschool DirectorSam Marsh • Property & Facilities Manager
Jan Anderson • Administrative AssistantAmber Moss • Executive Assistant
Anne-Marie Farmer • Small Groups & Connections Director Matt Diffenderfer • Communications Director
Michael Graham • Music Ministry DirectorAbby McLean • Children’s Ministry Director
Katie Sheridan-Gossage • Assistant Youth Ministry DirectorAndra Moran • Creative Director, The Bridge
Stephen Daniel King • Worship Leader, The BridgeLauren Lucas Beuerlein • Young Professionals & Couples Director
Steve LaForge • Missions Field Coordinator
P R O G R A M S TA F F
“Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.”
- Psalm 127:1
S C R I P T U R E
Lord, what do you want to do through me so that you can accomplish your purpose for
Woodmont Christian Church?
P R AY E R
“Being Christian in an Election Year” leadership breakfast is Saturday,
Oct. 6, with Dr. Allen HiltonDuring an election season, tensions rise in a family, neighborhood,
church, city, and nation. We all need strategies that bring us together across our differences. Join us on Oct. 6 at 9:00 AM for a
congregational breakfast, where Dr. Allen Hilton will deliver a message on finding unity during the election and how to make our differences
an asset rather than a threat. Hilton is the Executive Director of House United, a non-profit initiative he has built to bring people together
across political and theological difference. A special session with the elders and board will follow the breakfast at 11:00 AM.
RSVP for the breakfast at woodmontchristian.org
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We have officially kicked off our fall Capital Campaign “Building for Our Future.” It is based on 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 where Paul writes: “According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder, I laid a foundation and somebody else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid and that
foundation is Jesus Christ.” Many will ask, “Why do we need a capital campaign?” It’s always a fair question. There are a few straightforward answers in regards to this campaign: 1) This is the result of multiple years of visioning and strategic planning as our church has grown and welcomed many new people. We also have significant momentum from lead donors and long-time members. 2) Our children’s area is overcrowded on Sunday mornings, and our class ratios are out of proportion (children in the classrooms). We need to enlarge the Kid’s Commons area to accommodate and continue our growth for the future. 3) We hope to build a multi-use chapel, which will seat roughly 200 people. It will house the Bridge, smaller weddings, funerals, speakers, and special events. Also important, it will free up our gymnasium for programming. 4) We plan to do some much-needed renovations to South Hall, which is our mission and outreach building. This includes plans to build a “missional café” that will serve this community. Our goal is to do this without taking on long-term debt for the church. The campaign will run throughout October and commitment Sunday will be on Nov. 4th.
House GatheringsIn the coming weeks, there will be a number of small gatherings that will be hosted by certain Woodmont members. At these gatherings, complete information packets will be passed out, renderings of the proposed construction will be presented, and questions will be answered. I encourage you to attend one of these gatherings for two reasons: First, you can learn more about what exactly is being proposed. Second, you can connect with other Woodmonters and make some new friends. Here are the names and dates of individuals hosting gatherings at their homes. I am very grateful to each of these families for hosting!
DATE TIME HOST ADDRESS CONTACTSept. 30 6:00 PM Christy and Marcus Crider 1621 Stokes Lane [email protected] 1 6:00 PM Mary Welsh and Park Owen 1909 Kingsbury Drive [email protected] 1 6:00 PM Emilie and John Stauffer 953 Glendale Lane [email protected] 2 6:00 PM Marcie and Josh Anderson 1906 Linden Avenue [email protected] 3 6:00 PM Polly and George Keith 64 Revere Park [email protected] 3 6:30 PM Pat and Dave Malone 4012 Newman Place [email protected] 3 6:00 PM Vance and Kevin McGuigan 3003 New Natchez Trace [email protected] 3 7:00 PM Laura and Tom Dovan 4019 Sunnybrook Drive [email protected] 4 6:30 PM Cynthia and Dave Arnholt 617 Westview Avenue [email protected] 5 6:00 PM Tracy and Billy Crawford 115 Gilman Avenue [email protected] 5 5:30 PM Jill and Mike Fuller 512 Harpeth Trace Drive [email protected] 7 10:45 AM Kasey and Mark Clymer Campbell West [email protected] 7 1:30 PM Fran and Cyril Stewart 3813 Whitland Avenue [email protected] 7 4:00 PM Terri and Mike McConnell 31 Belcaro Circle [email protected] 7 5:00 PM Sarah and Mark Drury 1102 Graybar Lane [email protected] 8 6:00 PM Heather and Noel Glasgow 2902 Snowden Road [email protected] 8 6:30 PM Mary Margaret & Rich Sanderson 6038 Sherwood Dr [email protected] 9 7:00 PM Meredith and Jay Holloman 5025 Hill Place Drive [email protected] 9 6:30 PM Martha and LA Galyon 111 Lasalle Court [email protected] 10 6:30 PM Kristen and Nick Holscher 858 Rodney Drive [email protected] 11 6:00 PM Jennifer and Stuart Lackey 1110 Halcyon [email protected] 11 7:00 PM Susan and Jim Batson 810 Huntington Circle [email protected] 11 7:00 PM Liz and Scott Holley 1514 Elmwood Avenue [email protected] 12 6:00 PM Kasey and Mark Clymer 2512 Oakland Avenue [email protected]
I hope you will make plans to attend one of these sessions. The only way this campaign is going to be successful is to have broad participation and generosity in the life of the church. Here’s to our future vision with high hopes and expectations. Blessings, Clay
OPTION 1A
presented by The A Grouppresented by The A Group
Why This Capital Campaign?by Clay Stauffer
OPTION 1A
presented by The A Grouppresented by The A Group
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First, I want to say that I love you all. Your prayers, your concern, your caring and thoughtful notes, and your unwavering support for me and Chip have been tremendous during this most difficult time.
Everyone has been asking what they can do to help. It was only after spending time with a friend today who asked me the same question that the answer hit me so clearly. It was a message from God, and He asked that I share it with you.
The most helpful thing you can do for us, and to honor our precious Pearse, is to share God’s love with everyone you know. Become a better listener, a more intuitive friend; a more patient mother, father, partner, sibling, or co-worker. Stop when feeling frustrated and thank God for your joys. Take a moment to spread God’s hope to others ... every single day.
Love more and more often and open up when you feel like shutting down. Share your hurts with those close to you and allow them to carry you when you feel too broken to move. Always embrace the opportunity to help someone, even if it’s someone you do not know.
In the short time since we lost our son, we have been exposed to all of these deeply challenging yet beautiful life lessons. Loss will always be a part of us but so will living.
Thank you again for your numerous prayers and unconditional support. Your love for us as a church community has renewed our hope and continues to shower us with blessings every day. We are truly humbled and inspired by you all.
In Christ’s Love,
Sara Kate Hooper
Letter from the Hooper familyby Sara Kate Hooper
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd6 PM
Campbell West
With special guest, Donovan McAbee!
Dinner and childcare provided with an RSVP.
Contact [email protected]
for info and to RSVP.
YP & Couples Oct. meeting
Photos from Sunday, Sept. 23by Steve Lowry
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Welcome Back! I am excited to begin a new school year and return to Bread and Honey.
I experienced some wonderful little God “nudges” this summer; holy pokes at my spirit, my interior view, beckoning me in a new direction in mind and spirit. Another blessed birthday came and went. My husband and children traveled with me metaphorically and geographically, even occasionally beyond my comfort zone. After years of babies and more babies, I am stretching my wings again. Hallelujah! New adventures are on the horizon. Mother Nature, as always, inspired reflection and gratitude. Time spent walking in pine forests, laying a line on the river, and walking barefoot in my kitchen brought new clarity and smoothed some edges. Relationships dear to me, long-strained, showed signs of healing. New people walked into my life, with new perspectives. There were goodbyes, too — tearful but loving. Dr. Elam’s passing, a mentor and friend, left a beautiful legacy and reinvigorated my determination to follow his example of giving hope whenever I can. After some painful bee stings, I harvested my first batch of honey. A huge personal feat. A dear friend, battling a tough cancer, continues to teach me much about personal courage. The summer closed at a prayer vigil with my son Charlie. His close friend’s mother died in a tragic car accident reminding me of how precious each day I live and get to love really is.
Many times over the summer I asked myself the question, “Are you living the life you want to live?” The honest answer: Sometimes. Certainly not enough.
I instinctually know the way I would like to live this one precious life of mine and I believe you do too. But so often our exterior lives, the reign of secular culture and social media, the heavy mantle of expectations and responsibilities as mother, wife, and professional, the never-ceasing busy busyness and multi-tasking, life’s inevitable setbacks and losses, the day-to-day worries and larger existential fears conflict and rub like sandpaper against our deep soul yearnings.
F. Scott Fitzerald once wrote, “It is never too late or too early to live a life you are proud of.” The pieces of my life’s puzzle and yours begin to fall into place only when we live Soul-first and Soul-Fully.
I received a birthday card in July with a special message for me and hopefully for you: “Trust that some of the best days of your life haven’t even happened yet.” Join me on “A Year of Living Soulfully,” 52 weeks of spiritual reflections, delicious recipes, prayers and meditations, Soulful7 conversations with people I admire, and weekly tips for increasing our soul joy. The hope is that together we might live deeper, more meaningful, and soulful lives.
I invite you to regularly stop by Bread and Honey’s new and improved website at www.breadandhoneyblog.net and make sure you are signed up for a weekly soul-filling love drop into your inbox. Together with Circa Design, we have created a remarkable sanctuary of content, inspiration, and encouragement all focused on A Year of Living Soulfully! Look for your first spiritual reflection, “7 Clues to Living Soulfully” next Monday. Each week I will also gift you with a “Tip for Soul Joy.”
Big news: Bread and Honey and I are organizing our first trip together to Lourdes, France, a place very meaningful to my family and me. Lourdes is a place of deep spirituality, holiness, and all levels of healing. The itinerary is concentrated in Lourdes, but will cover other sacred spots and of course, Paris! Please email [email protected] if you are interested in traveling this year with Bread and Honey!
Another new avenue to share is the introduction of my first “Pop-up Bistro” this October. Proceeds from this dinner will be given to the orphanage in Haiti where Ferland lived. Watch for signups on the Bread and Honey website.
Every moment counts. Time is precious. We only get one go at this. Your soul and mine are up for the adventure. Let’s live Soul-First and Soul-Fully!
Live in Hope,Farrell
Building Relationshipsby Steve LaForge
3 years ago, Susan Batson, Deb, and I were a part of the Hope Force International response team to flooding in Columbia, SC. The team sheltered at Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church. We made wonderful friends in Lisa and Cam Gillam as well as Linda Heyward. Two years ago, we responded to Lumberton, NC, which was flooded by Hurricane Matthew. Then, we sheltered at Godwin Heights Baptist Church and developed a wonderful relationship with Pastor Dave Hawes, his wife Vanessa, and his congregation.
Fast forward to the present day … Alan Sowell, Susan Batson, Connie Hasty, Deb, and I are now responding to Hurricane Florence. We spend the night in Columbia, SC, again – and at Mt. Horeb again! We meet Lisa and Cam, and we all go to Linda’s home for a fantastic dinner. The next day, and after many flooded-road delays, we arrive in Lumberton once again. I had called Pastor Dave while Florence was still churning at sea. After a short conversation, I said, “Dave, I was hoping…,” and the immediate answer was “Yes!” So we arrived back at Dave’s church. The first thing I see is Dave running across the parking lot to greet us just like we are brothers and sisters. And Lisa – going from a flood victim to an emotional and spiritual counselor – is now part of our team!
With each step of every journey we take in life, we meet people. What you choose to do with those is up to you. They can be acquaintances or they can be life-long friends. Everyone I have talked about here is one of my life-long friends. Just as Pastor Dave said ‘yes’ before I even finished my question, I know everyone else would too.
But that isn’t the end of the story. God planted, fertilized, and grew these relationships! Because of God’s love for us, and our hearts to help all God’s children, we are brothers and sisters who do run to greet each other when they pull in the drive. I am blessed by God’s love, God’s grace, and God’s mercy! And also by the many, many friends he has brought into my life.
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Sunday, September 309:30 a.m. Informal Worship, Sanctuary
Tucker Branch Alexander dedication9:45 a.m. The Bridge Worship, Drowota Hall
11:00 a.m. Bridge Brunch, Drowota Hall11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
12:15 p.m. Intro to Woodmont, Boardroom5:45 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Wing
Monday, October 110:00 a.m. The Baby Bunch, Nursery
3:00 p.m. Geezers, Boardroom6:00 p.m. CWF Circle #5
Tuesday, October 29:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Room 20010:00 a.m. CWF Board Meeting, Room 107
11:00 a.m. CWF Meeting, Room 10511:00 a.m. CWF Board Lunch, Bay Room
6:00 p.m. Handbells Rehearsal
Wednesday, October 36:15 a.m. Men’s Small Group, Room 100
7:00 a.m. “Original” Men’s Bible Study, Room 1057:00 a.m. Younger Men’s Bible Study, Boardroom5:30 p.m. Grace Notes Rehearsal, Kids Commons
6:15 p.m. Chess Club, Youth Lounge6:15 p.m. DivorceCare, The Bay Room
6:15 Chancel Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room6:15 p.m. Holy Yoga, Room 200
6:15 p.m. Dr. Katherine Koonce Raising Kids in the Digital Age, the Sanctuary
6:15 p.m. Hunter Mobley A Christian Approach to the Enneagram, Drowota Hall
Saturday, October 69:00 a.m. Congregational Breakfast Being
Christian in an Election Year with Dr. Allen Hilton, Drowota Hall
Calendar
Bodhi Kolakowski 9/17Keaton Norris-Munro 9/18
Emery Corey 9/19
Creason Clayton 9/29Tucker Alexander 9/29
Emery Grace McLean 9/30
September 16th-30th birthdays
Cherub Choir (3 yrs-Kindergarten) will share a couple of songs at the Offertory slot on Sunday, Oct. 21
at the 9:30 service. This choir practices on Sunday mornings with Mrs. Abby directly after the Children’s Moment when they come downstairs. So if you have been attending regularly, your child(ren) will know
the songs and would love to sing for you!
Please don’t do this!from the Shepherds Team
The Porte Cochere at the south end is for loading and unloading only, and no one should park there. We realize there are currently some parking challenges, especially on a rainy day, but parking under the Porte Cochere makes it worse for all, seeing as there is only room for two car lanes there to load/unload. Even if only one car parks there, it makes parking more difficult, and it blocks access for an emergency vehicle to get through if we have an emergency. If you have to park in the overflow lot by South Hall or the grass and don’t want to or can’t walk that far, the Shepherds Team can shuttle you to an entrance in a golf cart. Thanks!
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Prayers for ourchurch family:
CONGRATULATIONS TO:Jeremiah and Stephanie Weeden-
Wright, who welcome a daughter into their family! Born in China, beautiful
Eliana joins the Weeden-Wright Family by adoption.
Lissa Garner and Reynolds Whittington who were married on Saturday, Sept.
22 here at WCC.
NEW CONCERNS:Isse Waddey
IN THE HOSPITAL:Rita Baldwin - St. Thomas WestJanice Parker’s granddaughter,
Charlotte Dukes - University of MS Batson Children’s Hospital
Andra Moran’s mother, Rev. Dr. Ruth Ann Moran - Neuro-ICU in Santa
Barbara, CA
CONTINUING CONCERNS:Betty Brent
Gayle CherrySara Kate and Chip Hooper
Ray Dickerson - at homeHale Hooper
Malcolm Lewis - The Trace (Hwy 100)Sheila Mathias - Richland Place
David McDowellJoAnn Patterson
Al RichardsonNikki Schmutz
Tandy Wilson (Steve Wilson’s father) - Heritage Rehab Center, Brentwood
MILITARY:Dave Albritton, deployment, nephew of
Dave and Pat Malone
FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS:Lauren Beuerlein’s mother, at home in SCKasey Clymer’s cousin, Christie Ricketts - radiation treatments for breast cancerNan George’s mother, Alice Simon, in
rehab following shoulder replacement after a fall - in Bowling Green, KY
Gavin Duke’s brother, Burton DukeMartha Duff’s sister, Barbara
Katie Vaughn - cousin of Phil Schmutz
Woodmont’s elders invite you to join them in prayer: That we be swift to hear, slow to speak,
and slow to anger (James 1:19)
Thanking our God who is slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love (Psalm 103:8)
That we not let the sun go down on our anger (Ephesians 4:26)
Remembering that the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of
God (James 1:20)
Thanking God for having a “long” fuse.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
“Raising Kids in the Digital Age” with Dr. Katherine KoonceThis fall, Woodmont is hosting a two-part parenting series featuring Dr.
Katherine Koonce called Raising Kids in the Digital Age on Oct. 3 and Oct. 24. Koonce has worked for over thirty years in a variety of school and
community settings as a Learning Specialist, as the Director of Learning Services at Christ Presbyterian Academy for ten years, and then as the CPA Academic Dean for six additional years. She currently serves as the Head of
School at The Covenant School.
Woodmont’s Room In The Inn begins Nov. 1Room In The Inn’s sign-up is currently available at www.bit.ly/RITIWCC.
This is a wonderful opportunity for small groups, Sunday School classes, prayer groups, women and men’s groups, as well as families and individuals
to serve those who have a need within our community and have a great time doing so. Woodmont’s RITI Closet is also looking for donations of
new socks, boxers, T-shirts (in sizes L, XL, & 2XL), and individually packaged toothbrushes, as well as gently used or new men’s winter hats, gloves, coats, and winter clothing. These items can be dropped off at the church office or contact Deb LaForge at 615-496-8183 to arrange pickup or ask questions.
October Book ClubThe Woodmont Book Club will meet Oct. 16 at 10:30 AM in Room 107.
Jeanie Taylor will lead a discussion of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Brunch Bunch singles 55+ group meets Oct. 14The Brunch Bunch is a fun group of singles aged 55 and up who get
together for good food and good company on Sundays after worship. Join them for lunch at Carraba’s at 12:15 on Sunday, Oct. 14.
RSVP to [email protected].
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