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A B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e
MissionStatement
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 48 December 2, 201
A B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e
Child Dedications
Walk Thru BethlehemThis Sunday, December 8th
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Those who join us for the 11:00 a.m. worship Service this Sunday are invited to
visit Bethlehembefore it opens to the public at 1:00 p.m. Come experience thetrue meaning of Christmas!
Harper Ann HandParents: J.R. & Kailey Hand
Tucker Reid Ottinger
Parents: Talbott & Jennifer Ottin
First Sundayof Advent
December 1st
Welcome to Our New Members!
Dr. Lindsey & Kimberly Cooper
Hanging of the Greens
(see more pictures
on page 3)
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Dear Woodmont,
The road of Life isset before us. There is a beginningand an end. There are only so manybreaths permitted in the gorgeousorder of creation. Every story iswritten with prophets and demons,straight paths and dead ends, holysigns and devil's curses, great loveand painful sacrifice, terrific fear andunyielding hope each essential tostretching one's heart toward its salvation. The art is infinding a way in the darkness and in the light, in the valley ofthe shadows and high on the mountaintop, to live in theprovince of joy.
My heart has been heavier than usual these last weeks. Ihave prayed for three friends, barely forty, who are all bravely
fighting breast cancer. I have wept for a mother of a six monthold baby who just heard those words that still haunt mydreams, "your child has cancer." And then Mother Natureproved awfully cruel, sending a typhoon to the Philippines toshake the very ground of our being. Every single one of youreading this today has a story. You know fear, you know grief,you know hurt, you know pain, you know doubt, you knowloss, you know disappointment, and you know darkness.
But, do you know JOY?
I recently heard a beautiful quote by Mark Nepo, "to be
broken does not mean to see all things as broken." TheDivine Hourglass shows no mercy. We are only blessed withthis moment. Shame on us if it requires a crisis, a diagnosis, aheart break or a blue day to wake us up to the potential for joyin our lives. We are naive if we believe joy requires losing
that last niggling five pounds around the girth, getting the next work promotion, or waiting until tkids fly the coup, or getting the house of our dreamor securing that safety net of silver dollars for tfuture. To postpone joy is pure negligence with tgift that is our life.
And I am not talking about happiness. Happineis fleeting and of this world. Happiness is a new tuof lipstick or oatmeal chocolate chip cookie or a gohair day. Joy is an experience of transcendence wheyou are drawn out of your flesh and bone and y
have a poignant feeling that there is something more. Jhappens when the soul, that most beautiful, noble, divine pof you, is offered a gulp of grace and a peek at heaven. Joygetting a little glimpse of God's glory.
There is an art to living in the province of joy. People fillwith joy are mysteriously and divinely-lit from the inside o
They glow. Even when all around them, there is darkness asuffering, they have this incredible gift of locating joy. Ycould say they aim for a higher, more holy experience living here on earth.
The secret: Never postpone Joy!
Walk the path of life, trusting in the intuition of your sowith your eyes full of wonder and your heart open and tunin to where God is breaking through our midst. Rememberlife spent searching for joy is not without its sorrows, but itsacred every step of the way.
Live in hope,Farrell
P.S. Speak your joy! Joy is contagious!
The Bridge Service
First Sunday of Advent -December 1st
The Tasting Party
Don't Postpone Joyby Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
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WTB Costume Check Out Schedule
Final Date and Time at the Mansion:
This Wednesday, December 4:5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Costumes are to be returned by Tuesday, December 31st
WTB Costume
Room Need
Have some extra flat bed sheets around the
house? The WTB costume room can use the
Can be new or used. Please bring the sheets
to the church office between 8:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.
Wednesday, December 4th6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group - Youth Led Worship
(Youth Wing)
Sunday, December 8th
9:30-10:30 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)1:00-7:00 p.m. - Walk Thru Bethlehem
Tuesday, December 10th6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company
in Green Hills
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.comor follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth
6:30 p.m.DivorceCare (Room 105)*Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall*Note room change tonight
Stephen Minist ry wil l meet in the Boardroom,Library and Campbell Stone Room.
Adult Education
Wednesday Night - December 4th
Walk Thru Bethlehem Sunday
Only Class Meeting:
11:00 a.m.
2nd
Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class for Men& Women - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer
This class will meet in South Hall due to WTB. Theclass will meet back in The Bay on the followingSunday, December 15
th.
Classes that will not meet this Sunday but willresume the following week, December 15th:
9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105)Challenge Class (200)Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Young Adult Class (Boardroom)
11:00 a.m.Reflections Class (200)Points of View (105)
Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom)College & Universit y Aged Young Adults (107)
Sunday School - December 8th
Walk Thru Bethlehem (WTB)
Youth Group This Week
WCC Youth
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Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed upto lead the youth group this year. Please joinus in thanking our youth sponsors as they givetheir time and talents to the 6th-12thgradeyouth in our church. This week, please takesome extra time to celebrate and get to knowJohn Stauffer.
John is originallyfrom Memphis, TNand attended collegeat Texas ChristianUniversity. Johnmoved to Nashvillefrom London, Englandin 2008 and joinedWoodmont Christian soon after. He nowworks as a Certified Financial Planner atQuinn Financial Partners, LLC. In his freetime, he enjoys cycling, skiing, woodworkingand fly fishing as well as just spending time
with friends.
Congratulations to WoodmontSenior Colin Wills!
Colin was awarded his Eagle Scout on Monday, November 25 th, a
a ceremony in Drowota Hall.
Youth Group ProgressiveDinner - November 23
The Youth Group traveled all overNashville for course after courseof a Thanksgiving feast! Thanks toour dinner hosts:
Chi Rho route
Appetizers/Salad: Mike and Terri McConnell
Entree: Jim/Betsy Hendrick
Dessert: Trey and Merillat FlowersCYF route
Appetizers/Salad: Neil Kunkel and Paula Walker
Entree: Jeff/Angie Kinman and Mark/Sarah Drury
Dessert: Trey and Merillat Flowers
Staff Update on Thom Schuyle
In addition to being our Director ofCollege and Young Adult Ministrie
Thom Schuyler is also our staffcontact for mission and outreach
ministries.
CWF Circle MeetingsTuesday, December 10th
Circle #1Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Lee Ann Hawkins
(4215 Harding Road, # 804, 37205)
Circle #2Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105
Circle #3Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Elizabeth Regen
(3504 Glen Echo, 37215)
Circle #4Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Dara Howe(5025 Hillsboro Rd,
Unit 9-E, 37215). Co-hostess: Gail Reinhard
Circle #6Will not have a circle meeting this month
Circle #7Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Alice Arnemann
(4609 Skymont Drive, 37215). Co-hostess: Beverly Small
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Mission & Outreach
Room In The Inn Program
Then the king will say to those at his right hand, Come you that are blessed by my father
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world, for I was hungry
and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was nake
and you gave me clothing; I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.
December is a hectic month for everyone. We are in strong need of volunteers on December 6th, 13th& 20thand for overnighhosts through March 28th. Woodmont offers such a special service to this community by telling the Christmas story. Webeautifully portray in Walk Thru Bethlehem that there was "no room in the inn" for Mary, Joseph and Jesus. There is anopportunity not only to act out that story but to act on its message by providing room in the inn for homeless men. They willbe blessed and you will too.
Here's what Woodmont members have to say about their experiences volunteering with Room In The Inn:
I have learned that I really am no different from any of these men. Most are intelligent, kind-hearted and - given the
opportunity - would be hard-working. Many are veterans. I have learned much from our guests. It is so easy too! You
just spend a few hours sharing a delicious meal and talking, then you share a restful evening. I usually get as much
sleep as I would at home. Then I fix a simple breakfast and return home, ready to start my day. But this day is especiallyblessed - I was serving theLord when I woke up! I have extra energy and a joy that fills my heart. My only regret? That
I can't do it for more or more often. ~SteveLaForge
I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to stay overnight with Steve now. I have always enjoyed my time spent visiting
with our guests and getting to know them. I have helped with the dinners in the past and have been humbled at the
Thankfulness of those we serve. As Steve said we are not that different - each of us could find ourselves in need because
of circumstances often beyond our control. Knowing that, I know that I would want to be treated with respect and
kindness which is important to remember when serving. ~Deb LaForge
Room in the Inn has been an experience I have enjoyed for manyyears atWoodmont. The men we serve are appreciative
and I always leave with a renewed thankfulness for God's blessings. After one meal, a couple of years ago, a guest played
the piano. The next morning, I learned he was a former piano student of mine at Maplewood High who had fallen on
hard times. RITI is an avenue of service that I look forward to every year. ~Michael Graham
Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers who have already kicked off the season by offering their warmth andgenerosity: Stacy Satchell; Mary & Glenn Kiger; Laura Dovan; Tracy Crawford; Polly & George Keith; BetsyHendrick, Stuart Lackey; Pat & Dave Malone; John Hobby; Virginia Lewis, Diane Tucker, Sandra Kyne, MarthaHobby, Anita Ferrell, Peggy Burrahm, Brenda Starnes; Barbara Stewart; Barbara Sullivan and members of Circle 4;Karen & David Conrad; Marcella Derryberry; Milly Moore; Beth Sowell and members of the Reflections SundaySchool class; and Michael Graham.
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GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize*Special Meeting, on a Special Day,
in a Special Month*
Thursday, December 12thNoon - Room 105
Catered Meal -- $8.00
ProgramA truly special Christmas GEMS program will be presented
by our very own Woodmont Elder, Bryan Sargent. You mayrecognize his name and voice on Nashvilles Radio Mix 92.9.
This program will put you in the Christmas Spirit!
Reservations*Please make your reservations by Friday, December 6th,
by calling Rebecca Vaughan at 297-8563, or by emailingher at [email protected].
MenuMeaty Lasagna/Savory Green Beans/Caesar Salad/Garlic
Rolls/Christmas Chess Cake
Visitors are welcome, so bring a friend or two.*(Dont forget: A Door Prize will be given away.
Must be present to win!)*
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CHECKOUTTHESEDISCIPLESHIPCLASSESCOMINGINJANUARY!
We offer a series of three classes which align to our missionstatement. Members and visitors alike are encouraged toparticipate in these classes as they are offered.
They will meet in the Boardroom on Wednesday nights
after the 5-Star Dinners at 6:30 p.m.
SEEKING CLASS - Wednesday, January 15thThis class will focus on our core beliefs as Christians. Wewill discuss what the church is and is not. We will talk aboutwhy we need the church. We will also talk about theChristian Church (Disciples of Christ), how it emerged,where it started, and what it is. Why is the unity of the churchimportant? We will identify some biblical images of thechurch. We will discuss the theology of the Lord's Supperand Baptism. We will talk about Woodmont's manyministries and programs and how you can get involved. Whatis expected of church members in terms of time, talent, andtreasures? We will discuss the ways that God is present in ourlives each and every day and how faith and spirituality is anongoing journey.
SHARING CLASS - Wednesday, January 22ndThis class will focus on spiritual practices such as--BibStudy, prayer, worship, stewardship, tithing, meditatioservice, reading, and many others. We will also talk abohow we share love with other people every day. What "agape love?" Christianity is more than just showing up oSunday. It is a way of life and a way of treating others. Wwill also talk about what it means to find balance in the midof busy schedules. A spiritual gifts inventory will also bepart of this class, similar to the one in Leadership Woodmonto help members identify their spiritual gifts and strengths.
SERVING CLASS - Wednesday, January 29thThis class will focus on ministry and mission. At Woodmonwe believe that everybody should be involved in a ministon a regular basis. Ministry is not just something that thpastoral staff does. It is something that God is calling all us to do. We have all been given spiritual gifts and we neeto identify them. We will talk about why we serve and givback. Tallu Schuyler, our Mission and Outreach Ministewill help lead this class and we will discuss the mandifferent mission opportunities that we have here Woodmont.
A Caroler with Spirit: $50 per personA Whole Family of Carolers: $100Singing off the Charts: $250 or more
RSVP: [email protected]
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!
Mark your calendar!
Red Cross Blood DriveSunday, January 5, 20149:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Please sign-up online at www.redcrossblood.orgSponsor code: woodmontchristian
Woodmont Christian Church is truly awonderful family. Cards, phone calls,visits, hugs, wonderful bread, healthymeals and untold prayers, have helped methrough these past few weeks of surgeryand recovery. There are no words other
than a heartfelt "Thank You" to express my appreciation for allyour gracious kindness.
~Carol Parsons
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THIS WEEK AT WCC:
Sunday, December 8th9:30 a.m. Children's Moment
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Children's Church
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Walk Thru Bethlehem
12/6 - SantinoDiNapoli
12/10 - ColeWright
Sunday School Lessons & Volun teersDecember 8
th
9:30 Hour
ChristQuestRonda Hirst
Stars (2 Yrs)Advent
Claire DrowotaJane Clay & PorterMeadors
Pandas (3 Yrs)AdventChristi WilliamsHelper Needed
9:30 Hour
Frogs (4 Yrs)Mary & Joseph Showthe WayKim SheridanGloria & Joy Jackson
Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Mary & Joseph Showthe WayBetty WhiteHelper Needed
11:00 Hour
Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherSarah Drury
4th/5thGrade Class
Topher Endress
Donuts& CoffeeStill Needed
Memory Verse:They shall name
him Emanuel,which means
'God is with us.Matthew 1:23
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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, December 46:15 a.m.
Men's Small Group (107)7:00 a.m.
Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)
6:00 p.m.Youth Group (Youth Wing)
6:30 p.m.Choir Practice (CR); DivorceCare (105)*
Stephen Ministry (BR*, Library,Campbell Stone Room)*Note Room Change
Thursday, December 5Library Workday
7:00 p.m.Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms)
Sunday, December 8
Second Sunday of Advent
Walk Thru Bethlehem Sunday
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Sunday School (Children & Youth)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Worship (Sanctuary)
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.Walk Thru Bethlehem
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.Special Bridge Christmas Music
(Sanctuary - 3:00/4:00/5:00/6:00 p.m.)
Monday, December 94:00 p.m.
"The Geezers" Men's Group (BR)6:00 p.m.
CWF Circle 5 Meeting (105)
Tuesday, December 106:30 a.m.
CYF Girls Bible Study (Off-Campus)
9:00 a.m.Women's Prayer Group(Campbell Stone Room)
10:30 a.m.CWF Circle 2 (105)
Circles 1, 3, 4, & 7 (Off-Campus)6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)
PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY
Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital or withanother ministry need? Please notify the church office during the
week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.
Elders Prayer Corner
The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
Those who are hurting or lonely
Successful preparation for Walk Thru Bethlehem and that all who visit
will leave blessed and full of the Christmas message
Volunteers for remaining Room In the Inn needs
All to enter Advent season mindful of the true reason we celebrate
PRAYERSFOROURCHURCHFAMILY
INTHEHOSPITAL:Lorene Schroeder, friend of Gail
Crockett, Vanderbilt
NEWCONCERNS:Betsy Gerringer, friend of Richard LoweAnn Erwin, friend of Patricia Taylor
CONTINUINGCONCERNS:Mike Wright
Penny Stelling
Gary Thompson
Maddie Murphy
Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes
Health CenterDeb & Steve LaForge, Disaster Relief
in the PhilippinesRoger Dale Brown, friend of Park &Mary Welsh Owen
Jennifer Ward, daughter of JaniceWard, Oxford, MS
Dr. David Moore, friend and formerWCC 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 StaufferJustin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson
SYMPATHYTO:Anna and Davis Reeseon the death oftheir grandfather, Jack Lancaster, onSunday, November 24, in Houston, TXA memorial service was held onTuesday, December 3, in Houston.
GIVETHANKS:Ellis Stokes
Yot Williams
Carol Parsons
Lindsey Cooper
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 ArmeniCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republi
of Georgia
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
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Non-Profit OrganizatU S Postage
PA IDNashville, Tennesse
Permit No. 1204
Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org
Return Service Requested
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, Missions and Outreach Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, Director of TN
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, Housekeeping
Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,
No ServiceWTB
DEACON SCHEDULE
December 8, 2013
Communion Prep: Nicole ClaytonService Coordinator: 9:30 - George Keith
11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Barbie Howell
11:00 - B. James Lowry
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.David Reynolds Cynthia BeckGrant Smothers Dennis BeckMarcella Derryberry Roy JordanJack Derryberry Cathy WilliamsMilly Moore Watt Crockett
Terri McConnell Monte GoodScott Holley Bob GarrardLiz Holley Meredith Hollomon
ELDERS
SERVING
SUNDAYDecember 8, 2
9:30 a.m.Chip Phinizy
andKathy Patten
11:00 a.m.Anne Mitchel
andGene Regen
5:45 p.m.No Service - WWeekly Prayer Partner
Decatur-Trinity Christian Church, Memphis, TN
WORSHIP SERVICES: December 8, 2013Walk Thru Bethlehem Sunday
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Title: "Finding Peace at Christmas"
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6; Matthew 1:18-25
5:45 p.m. - The BridgeNo Service - Walk Thru Bethlehem
Special Bridge Christmas Music in the Sanctuary
(3:00, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00 p.m.)
BYOURPRESENCEANDOURGIFTS
Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingNovember 10 333 829 $ 28,501November 17 313 786 $ 39,597November 24 310 863 $ 43,421December 1 254 786 $ 87,171