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

JULY 24, 2018

C E L E B R A T I N G 7 5 Y E A R S • 1 9 4 3 - 2 0 1 8

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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

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

75th Family FunSaturday, July 14 • Photos by Alex Jacobi

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Be With MeA prayer by Farrell Mason

Beloved,If I could ask of You one thing, what would it be?

To see into the futureOr maybe to return again the way from which I came.

A peek at Your Love Plan,Or to shadow a day-in-the-life of the great I AM.

Answers would be nice, to Life’s impossible questions—The truth of Time,

And why the heart must break.Could I have Your word that all will be well, always.

Would I use my precious ask to plead for forgiveness for all the many ways I’ve gotten it wrong.Or just say thank you.

Could I ask if You are proud of me?Or for assurance that something marvelous is planned for the Hereafter.

Maybe I would ask how to love like You loveYes, I could certainly ask for joy

And a little of that peace beyond all understanding.But what I really want to ask of You is:

—Be with me—now. whatever happens. forever.

This is my prayer.Amen.

Johnson named “Nashvillian of the Year”Congratulations to longtime Woodmont member Milton

Johnson on being named by Easter Seals as the 2018 Nashvillian of the year. The award was given on July 11th at the

downtown Hilton. Milton serves as the CEO of HCA.

Welcome new membersBlair & Kelley Durham with Addy & Ethan

Sunday, July 15

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An Unexpected Missionby Steve LaForge

Wednesday, June 22nd at 9:45 AM. I entered a staff meeting. My mind wasn’t totally focused. I was thinking about an upcoming July mission trip to Puerto Rico. Katie was talking about a sudden opening in the Youth trip to Guatemala. Then I heard ‘Hey Steve! You should go!’. Huh? What did she just say? 15 minutes and a phone-call-to-my-wife later, I was committed. 48 hours later I was on my way to the airport.

Well – if you don’t know it already – this is a truly amazing group! I was nervous because I didn’t know most who were going on the trip. They took care of that before we ever stepped on the plane. Everyone in the group made me feel like I had always been a part of the team.

On Sunday morning we began our real adventure – which was to share our hearts with the people of Guatemala. Our young people immediately opened their arms to hug the young Guatemalan students. They too were already waiting with open arms. Every day, all day was filled with hugs, laughs, tears, and joy. There were not any barriers – age, sex, economics – none of that made a difference. Everyone was one: one family – God’s family – sharing, caring, and loving.

Thank you Youth Group for allowing me to join you! I learned a lot from each of you, and I learned a lot about each of you. I am amazed by your love and your kindness. Thank you for welcoming me, and for loving our Guatemalan family. I have every confidence that you will go forth and share God’s love throughout the rest of your days.

I do have one last favor to ask … would you please take the rest of us with you?

God bless!

Conlee Thorne 7/19Nathan Green 7/22

Finn Cropp 7/22Rose Queener 7/23

Barrett Harrison 7/24Elizabeth Harrison 7/24Hunter Copeland 7/25

Foster Talbert 7/26Lowell Stokes 7/26

Lila Faricy 7/27Fletcher Corey 7/29

July 1-31st Birthdays:

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Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8 AM to 5 PM beginning August 1

One look at the mental illness epidemic in America will show you how desperately we need to prioritize mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Beginning Aug. 1, we will

open up a center that will combat these issues – the Center for Healing and Spirituality.

Led by our new Spiritual Director, Dr. Ben Curtis, this place will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 AM to 5 PM at Campbell West, the former parsonage house behind the

church. It will offer individual spiritual direction and classes that teach spiritual formation.

Who is Ben Curtis?

Dr. Ben Curtis, who just retired after more than four decades as Professor of Religion, Pastoral Care, and Spiritual Formation at Belmont

University, will be the Spiritual Director in Residence at Woodmont’s new center. He will be available for individual spiritual direction as well

as lead classes on Spiritual Formation. We eventually hope to offer longer classes on weekends and even spiritual retreats.

Meet Ben Curtis

You are invited to meet Dr. Curtis before he begins this new and valuable ministry at Woodmont. He will be available on Sunday, July 29th at 9:30 in Room 105, and at 11:00 in Room 100. Dr.

Curtis will share thoughts about spiritual formation, talk some about the new center, and then answer questions.

Contact bcurtis@woodmontcc.org or rstauffer@woodmontcc.org for more information.

Sunday, July 299:30 a.m. Informal Worship, Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. The Bridge Worship, Drowota Hall11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Monday, July 303:00 p.m. Geezers, Boardroom

Tuesday, July 319:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone

Wednesday, August 16:15 a.m. Men’s Small Group, Room 1007:00 a.m. “Original” Men’s Bible Study, Room 1057:00 a.m. Younger Men’s Bible Study, Boardroom6:30 p.m. Holy Yoga, Room 200

Calendar

Senior Mystery TripOur youth group seniors went on quite the trip this week, seeing 10 different states, where they visited several amusement parks

and the nation’s capital. Congrats to these seniors on their accomplishments and we wish them the best in their futures.

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PRAYERS FOR OURCHURCH FAMILY

SYMPATHY TO:Judy and Steve Wilson, on the death

of Judy’s brother, Kerry Taylor, on Saturday, July 7, 2018.

NEW CONCERNS:Julia Shipp had hip replacement

surgery on Thursday, July 19.June Stewart - Richland Place Rehab

Rm # 206.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:Lilly and Cameron Martinez on the

birth of their son, Luca Maverick Martinez, on June 17, 2018. He was

born 6 weeks early and spent 3 weeks in the NICU at Tristar Centennial

Women and Children’s Hospital. He is home now and doing great. Big

brother is Abel.

Amanda and Kyle Thomas on the birth of their daughter, Charlie Rae Thomas, on April 20, 2018. Grandmother is Marcia Ryder.

CONTINUING CONCERNS:Mary Bolen Burns, infant daughter of

Bethany and Jake Burns - at homeGayle Cherry

Bill Heyne Hale Hooper - The Cumberland at

Green Hills, Room 425Malcomb LewisSheila Mathias

JoAnn PattersonAl Richardson

Meredith Scannella, a WCC choir member

Nikki Schmutz Barrett Sutton

Lynne Thompson Isse Waddey

MILITARY:Dave Albritton, deployment, nephew

of Dave and Pat Malone

FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS:Grady Hardin, father of Paul HardinGavin Duke’s brother, Burton Duke

Martha Duff’s sister, Barbara Katie Vaughn - cousin of Phil Schmutz

WOODMONT’S ELDERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM

IN PRAYER FOR:

- Each of us to be the salt and light God intended us to be.

- God’s help in our daily battle with self and sin.

- A renewed sense of reverence in God’s house.

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