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MissionStatement

GrowingDisciples of Christ

bySeeking God,Sharing Love

andServing Others

Core Values:WelcomingOutstanding WorshipOutreach

Different TraditionsMission & MinistryOn the MoveNurturingTransforming

2014 Areas of FocusSmall GroupsStewardship

Strategic Planning

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

Volume 42, Issue 3 January 20, 2014

Child Dedication

Alexandra Blaine CollinsParents: Nick & Jessica Collins

(pictured with grandparents and

WCC Elder, Hal Tevebaugh)

January 22"Sharing" Class

Led by Clay Stauffer

January 29

"Serving" ClassLed by Ministers & Lay Leaders

Join us as we discuss how to liveWoodmont's Mission Statement of

Seeking God, Sharing Love and ServingOthers. The classes discuss what it

means to be a Christian, the spiritualpractices associated with being a

Christian and how to become moreinvolved in a ministry on a regular basis.

(See more about the Sharing Classmeeting this Wednesday on page 4)

Wednesday Nights at 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 19th

Special Music by the Trevecca NazareneUniversity Madrigalians at both morning servi

Congregational

Breakfast

Saturday, February 1

8:45 - 11:00 a.m.

Drowota Hall

Hosted by: The Strategic Planning Committe

Speakers: Mary Welsh Owen

Clay StaufferCyril Stewart

Come hear the results of the recent Planning

Committee Survey and find out the next steps

as Woodmont moves forward. Your interest

and input are an important part of this proces

Join Us!

(Childcare provided with reservations)

RESERVATIONS:rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or 297-8563

Suggested Donation: $10

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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

Go up to anyone who grew up in the Jewishfaith and ask, "What's the Shema?" I'm willing tobet some hard-earned cash that he'll open his lipsand say, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, theLord is one."

The Shema is a centerpiece of the Jewish faith and,therefore, by way of extension, our own Christian faith. It's themost fundamental prayer of Judaism. It's often the first piece ofScripture that a Jewish child learns. (Can't you just imagine Jesuslearning these words at the knee of Mary or Joseph?) To this day,many Jews recite the Shema twice per day-once in the morning andonce at night. Covering their eyes, they say the words carefully todemonstrate reverence and respect. Asking a Jewish person aboutthe Shema is like asking a Roman Catholic, "What's 'The HailMary'?" It's bedrock theological teaching.

The Shema opens with these famous words: "Hear, O Israel:The Lord our God, the Lord is one." I love those words! They areDeuteronomy 6:4, which calls God's people to snap to attention.The next verse probably sounds familiar to you: "Love the Lord

your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with allyour might." Christ would one day quote this verse as a part of theGreatest Commandment. But while I love Deuteronomy 6:4-5, I'mequally as passionate about what follows. Moses, speaking to thepeople of Israel, says:

"And these words that I command you today shallbe on your heart. You shall teach them diligently toyour children, and shall talk of them when you sit inyour house, and when you walk by the way, andwhen you lie down, and when you rise" (6:6-8).

The Shema calls upon parents to pass their faith on to the nextgeneration. That, to me, is just as important as all of its the other

parts. Faith in God-not silver or gold-is the greatest inheritance thchildren can receive. The Bible, in fact, is replete with injunctioto this effect. "Tell the coming generation the glorious deeds of tLord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done" (Psa78:4). "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when heold, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6). "Fathers, do nprovoke your children to anger, but raise them up in the discipliand instruction of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4).

Transmitting the faith from one generation to the next issacred responsibility. If ever there were a church that takes thseriously, it's Woodmont Christian Church. Since I begworking in Children's and Family Ministry, I've been enormousimpressed by the many folks who make good on God's command

Who are these folks? They're our loving workers in the nurseThey're our dedicated teachers in Sunday school. They're otalented musicians for the children's choirs. They're oyouthful interns for Junior Youth Fellowship. They're toutstanding faculty and staff of Woodmont Christian PreschoThey're pastors, parents, volunteers, and more. They're

who support this ministry behind-the-scenes, like the selfleadministrators and custodians. Truly, there are too many folks name, yet they all deserve our deepest thanks. So, over the nefew months, I'd like to make my best attempt at doing so. Eamonth, I'll feature a different group of folks who make oChildren's Ministry so special and ask you to join me expressing our gratitude.

"Hear, O Woodmont, the Lord our God, the Lord is one!"

Hear, O Woodmont...Rev. Justin Gung,Minister of Children & Congregational Care

For the last few days I have been thinking aboutthe 13 men I had the honor of meeting on Fridaynight when my small group served as hosts ofRoom in the Inn. The three folks I sat with were

no strangers to pain, isolation, hardship, loss. And while manywore their hardship like physical weights on their backs, they werenot full of complaint, only gratitude for the meal, the conversation,the possibility of a shower and a good night's sleep.

This time of the year, for many of us, can be hard. Even those of uswho do not worry about where our next meal will come from orwhether or not we will find adequate shelter at nightfall, we are nostrangers to pain, isolation, hardship, loss. Enjoy this wintertimeprayer by Dana Gioia, who reminds us that even in hardship, wecan find God's abundant blessings.

Prayer at Winter SolsticeBlessed is the road that keeps us homeless.Blessed is the mountain that blocks our way.

Blessed are hunger and thirst, loneliness and all forms of desire.Blessed is the labor that exhausts us without end.Blessed are the night and the darkness that blinds us.Blessed is the cold that teaches us to feel.Blessed are the cat, the child, the cricket, and the crow.Blessed is the hawk devouring the hare.Blessed are the saint and the sinner who redeem each other.

Blessed are the dead, calm in their perfection.Blessed is the pain that humbles us.Blessed is the distance that bars our joy.Blessed is this shortest day that makes us long for light.Blessed is the love that in losing we discover.

Dana Gioia

God's grace and peace and light to each of you this week,

A Prayer at Winter Solsticeby Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP

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Around the time of theFrench Revolution, artistsbegan revolting againstthe patronage system, thecreating of their art for the

aristocracy and the church, and centeredmore on self-expression. This resulted in

literature and music of inward declaration-more personal and filled with emotion.(Edgar Allan Poe was part of the Americanchapter of this movement). It also gavebirth to an art that was abstract, no longerenslaved to function. Beethoven's music isa prime example.

During this time, an interesting thinghappened. The inner lines of the musicbecame more prominent than the outerlines. From the early period, Schubert andSchumann paid attention to what washappening in the center of their music, andin the late period, Brahms continued to pull

much emotion from the inner voices of hisscores.

This sort of revolution sometimes occursin Christians. The closer we get to God,the more our inner lives seem to takeprecedence. The less we think about selfand our own needs, the more our inner life

feeds upon helping others. The more wgive into spiritual insight (notice thword), the more our emotions center ocompassion and outreach for the needy mind, body and spirit.

May the mind of Christ be ever in us.

Rather, it should be that of your inner sethe unfading beauty of a gentle and quispirit, which is of great worth in Godsight. I Peter 3:4

Inner Linesby Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry

CWF Circle 4 met at the Centennial Club on Tuesday, January 14.Tallu Quinn, Director of The Nashville Food Project, was the guest speaker.

Weekly Stewardship Thought

Proportionate Giving:Not everyone has the same income.

(Matthew 25:13-30) You give accordinto your ability. You give as the Lord ha

prospered you. (I Cor. 16:2)

Proportionate giving enables us to algive equally, based on a proportion

(percentage) of our income. The histoequal proportion is the tithe (10%)

StewardshipThought

NEWS FROM THE NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECTUnder the leadership of John Carpenter, The Nashville Food Project is constructina new rainwater harvesting structure (see photo) this spring at our WedgewoodUrban Garden, located close to the fairgrounds. We'll need helping hands for thisproject throughout February. We'll be pouring the footings February 5 that 1:00 p.mand could use some strong backs. Are you interested? Please contact our garden

coordinator at christina@thenashvillefoodproject.orgwith questions or to sign

"Caught in the Act of Service"Henry and George Farmer prepare the beds for Friday

night's Room in the Inn at South Hall. And then take a

little break!

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Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the churchoffice at rvaughan@woodmontcc.orgor thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

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

5-Star Dinner5:35 p.m.Drowota Hall

January 22ndMenuPork Tenderloin

Creamy Corn Pudding

Roasted Potatoes and Carrots

Lemon Orzo Salad

Gooey Chess Squares

Pizza for kids!

January 29thMenuGrammy's Meaty Lasagna

Italian Green Beans

Caesar Salad

Fudge Brownies withPeanut Butter Frosting

Pizza for kids!

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"The Love Letters of John"

Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White"What Christians Believe"

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn"John: Chapter 2"

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Led by the Rev. Anne Stauffer"The Power of Your Intent"

11:00 a.m.Second Hour o f the Spiritual Journeys Class(The Bay) (Open to Men Also)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

Reflections (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Light & Darkness"

Points of View (105)Discussion Group

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

Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom)

Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Sunday School - January 26th

Adult Education

Wednesday, January 22nd

6:15 p.m.DivorceCare (The Bay)Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer

DIVORCE CARE WORKS!A FEW WORDS FROM OUR CLASS MEMBERS.

"Thank you for all that you have helped me with during thisdark time in my life. Divorce Care was a life savior for me.ANYONE going through a divorce can benefit from the classthat Anne and Janet led so well."

"There is no doubt that it was beneficial to me. Theunderstanding that all of the emotions you are feeling are socommon and can be dealt with in a healthy way is invaluable."

"I believe in the work Janet and Anne are doing and want tobe a part of it, even if just a small part."

Join us in the Bay Room for Lesson One this week for DivorceCare program led by Rev. Anne Stauffer and Janet Wall. 6:15to 7:45 with childcare available.

This is an open door group. You may join at any time.Workbook and materials fee $20. Scholarships available.Please call Rebecca Vaughn at the church office (297-8563)to sign up.

6:30 p.m.Intro to the Bible (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer

The class will look at where and how we got the Bible, when it

was written, who wrote it, both Old Testament and NewTestament. Then we will take a brief look at every book in theBible to see how it fits in with the whole Bible. This kind ofinformation is needed before we can read and study the Biblecorrectly.

"Sharing" Discipleship Class (200) - Led by Clay Stauffe

This is the second area of Woodmont's Mission Statement.The class will focus on spiritual practices such as--Bible Studyprayer, worship, stewardship, tithing, meditation, service,reading, and many others. We will also talk about how weshare love with other people every day. What is "agape love?"Christianity is more than just showing up on Sunday. It is a waof life and a way of treating others. We will also talk about whait means to find balance in the midst of busy schedules. Aspiritual gifts inventory will also be a part of this class, similar tthe one in Leadership Woodmont, to help members identifytheir spiritual gifts and strengths.

January 29th

- "Serving" Class

New Class Beginning February 5th

:"Ethical Implications of the Sermon on the Mount"Led by Clay Stauffer and NT Scholars (more info to come)

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WCC Youth

Youth Group Leadership Cabinet

Congratulations to the 12 youth who will serve on the new WoodmontYouth Group Cabinet! Please keep this group in your prayers as they

seek to be leaders in our youth group and church community.

The Youth Ministry of Woodmont Christian Church desires to be aplace that helps students connect with God, their community andtheir true selves. Our new Youth Leadership Cabinet will empowerthemselves and other members of the youth group to live out ourmission found in 1 Timothy 4:12: "Dont let anyone look down onyou because you are young, but set an example for t hebelievers in speech, in conduc t, in love, in faith and in purit y."

We will live this mission by being:

Open & Loving- We will be a youth group culture that reflects the unconditional love of Christ through a positive attitude,energetic spirit, and welcoming both newcomers and outsiders.

Faithful - We will be faithful participants in Sunday School, Wednesday Nights Youth Group & Special Events. When we areunable to attend we will communicate our absence with one of our ministers or youth sponsors.

Flexible - We understand our role as student leader means being a servant both publicly and behind the scenes. We will offerour time, even when not asked, for set up or tear down at services and events. Being flexible also means we are willing to offerprayers and participate when asked by ministers and sponsors.

Available - We will be available to reach out to and pray for other members of our community. We will also be available to helpplan special events, retreats, trips, etc.

Teachable - We will bring a teachable attitude to all events, ready to learn and participate in discussion.

Respectful - We will conduct ourselves in a respectable manner. We will not use offensive language instead we will always seto lift others up with our words and actions. We will be inclusive of others, never seeking to exclude anyone.

If you are a 6th-12thgrader who would like to serve on the cabinet, please contactyouth@woodmontcc.org no later than thisSunday, January 26.

WINTER RETREAT REGISTRATION

Thanks to everyone who has RSVPd for the Winter Retreat so far! We will have a fun weekend together - you won't want tomiss it!

Even if you have RSVPd already, fill out the form at www.WoodmontCCyouth.comto let us know if you are coming to the Winter Retreat next weekend.

Join us for the Woodmont Youth Group Dodgeball Tournament and Winter Retreat on January 24-26! Feel free to bring afriend! The total cost of $40 includes lodging, transportation to BHC, and 6 meals. No one will be turned away for financialreasons; we are glad to provide need-based scholarships for anyone interested in attending.

Here's the schedule for the weekend:Friday, January 24- the weekend begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner in the Woodmont gym. Statewide dodgeball tournamen

follows beginning at 7:00 p.m. (with Team Woodmont sure to win). All WCC youth are invited to bring a pillow andsleeping bag to stay with other Disciples churches from across the state as we spend the night together in the gym.Even if you don't want to play dodgeball, come cheer on the team and hang out for a fun lock-in night at the church!

Saturday, January 25- the dodgeball tournament ends at noon, then we'll head to Bethany Hills and plan on arriving by

1:00 p.m. We will spend the night at Woodmont for the dodgeball tournament on Friday, then we will head to BethanyHills on Saturday afternoon and spend the night at camp.Sunday, January 26- the retreat will wrap up at Bethany Hills by 3:00 p.m. with a return time to Woodmont of no later

than 4:00 p.m.

Sign up by Wednesday 1/22 at www.WoodmontCCyouth.com

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Small Groups

Traveling Woodmont Trip - Thursday, January 30th

The Frist Center is now hosting American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell. This exhibition chronicles the illustrations ofNorman Rockwell covering 56 years. The paintings have come to the Frist from the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge,MA. If possible, go online to www.fristcenter.org/learn/audio/americanchroniclesand listen to the introduction. I did,and I'm so excited about having the opportunity to see this exhibition. As children we enjoyed these magazine covers andcalendars as pretty pictures, now it is a pleasure to view them as commentaries -- and pretty pictures.

Please join us on Thursday, January 30th. We will meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. and take the church bus for the

short drive to the Frist. We will have a self-guided tour, browse the gift shop and then go to lunch before returning to thechurch. The tour Senior admission is $7. Make your reservation by emailing Carol Parsons at

www.parsons.carol@comcast.netor call 218-6041. Hope you can join us.

Youth Group Carpool List Now Available

Need a ride to/from a youth group event? Contact carpool@woodmontchristian.org

Introducing a new way to get a ride to and from youth group (6 th-12thgrade) events! If you ever need a ridethe church or any off-site event, parents simply need to send an email to carpool@woodmontchristian.oMembers of the group will see your request and hopefully someone will be able to connect to help get youyouth group, including our youth sponsors and other youth parents. If you are already going to an event anhave extra room in your car, please send an email to carpool@woodmontchristian.org to let othersubscribed families know there is an option available.

You must be subscribed to the email list to be able to send or receive carpool requests. On the youthregistration form there was an option to opt in to the carpooling group; parents who signed up areautomatically enrolled, but if you would like to be added to the list or make changes to your settings pleasereply toyouth@woodmontcc.org .

Youth Worshipand "Minute toWin It" Game

Night

January 15th

Program: Come join us for our first GEMS meeting of 2014, where we will greet and meet Mike and BarbaraStewart, who recently joined Woodmont. Mike is a retired high school and college football coach, who will sharesome of his coaching experiences: "How a wristwatch became a motivator!" "Following Lou Holtz!" "The powerof a Protestant prayer!" "The origination of the Blind Slide!" This will get us ready for the upcoming Super Bowlgame.

Reservations: Please make your reservations by, this Friday, January 24th, by calling Rebecca Vaughan at297-8563, or by emailing her at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org.

Menu: Tomato Basil Soup/Chicken Salad Croissants/Chips/Decadent Fudge Cake

If you do not currently attend GEMS, you are invited. Visitors are always welcome, so invite a friend.

(*Don't Forget: A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win!*)

GEMS

GEMS - Tuesday, January 28thNoon Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00

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The Nominating Committee, which is elected for a one year term, has the responsibility of selectichurch members to be considered and elected by the congregation for leadership positions. This year wwill elect: a Chair-Elect of the Congregation, three Board Members-at-Large, five Elders and twenty-fiDeacons.

The members of the 2014 Nominating Committee are:

Marcus Crider, Chair 292-5868 marcus.crider@wallerlaw.comKaren Conrad 298-3735 karenconrad@comcast.netKasey Clymer 218-6634 kaseyclymer@comcast.netL.A. Galyon 712-8676 LaGalyon@brentwoodcapital.comPolly Keith 953-2700 pollyymk@aol.comMary Kiger 414-8345 maryhkiger@gmail.comSteve McHugh 352-7669 bbmchugh@ourblakeford.comKathy Patten 269-0539 tom.patten@comcast.netBryan Sargent 832-8070 bryansargent@aol.comRich Sanderson 370-8524 rjsanderson22@gmail.com

The Committee encourages input from any congregational member for suggestions for these important offices. Pleasubmit name(s) and reason(s) for suggestion to any member of the Nominating Committee. Please consider members you knowho may fit these responsibilities and then contact any Committee member with your recommendations. The committee will begmeeting soon. Please make suggestions by January 31, 2014.

The terms of the new Chair-Elect, Board Members at Large, Elders and Deacons will begin on July 1, 2014.

New Member ssimilation Committee MeetingThis Sunday, January 26that 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom

Apply online for the Woodmont ChristianPreschool 2014/2015 School Year!

(Priority & Lottery Deadline isJanuary, 31, 2014) WCPS is a part-timepreschool, serving children 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., following a typical9-month school calendar. Children must be 5 months old by August 15, 2014to be eligible to enroll.

Church Members must apply by January 31, 2014 to receive placement priority

Find the application on the WCPS website at woodmontchristianpreschool.com. The link to the application is on the Home pagethe website. Visit the WCPS website for additional enrollment information& the Parent Handbook.Please call 615-297-9962 to siup for a tour!

The LaForge's Share Recovery Experience in the PhilippinesThis Sunday, January 26

that The Bridge

Please join us at 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall for a special presentation during The Bridge service by WCCmembers, Steve and Deb LaForge. On November 8tha typhoon with winds of over 150 miles per hour

devastated the Philippines killing more that 6,000, leaving 2,000 missing, and 4 million homeless or withdamaged homes. Steve and Deb took two weeks vacation in late November to go to the Philippines and

help with the recovery work. They will share their experience, which they say was far beyond what they expected. Woodmont isproud to have such true missionaries as Steve and Deb LaForge.

Circle 5 will have our February meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt.We will provide dinner for the Divinity House students. Please contact Susan Hammonds-Whiteat sushammonds@bellsouth.netby this Friday, January 24thto RSVP and sign up to bring afood item to the meeting.

CWF Circle 5 - Monday, February 3rd

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, January 22nd

5:30 p.m. Grace Notes

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

6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club

*Reservations Requested

Sunday, January 26th9:30 a.m. Children's Moment

9:45 a.m. Sunday School

11:00 a.m. Children's Church

5:15 p.m. The Bridge

Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersJanuary 26th

Looking for a way to get yourchild more involved at churchGrace Notes Children's Choir is a wonderfulopportunity for your child to grow in worship,

fellowship, and music. If your child is in 1st-5th

grade and likes to sing, please join us on

Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:00 in the

Children's Choir Room.

1/26 - Quinn Jenkins1/29 - Caroline Dinker1/29 - Tessa Williams

hristQuestMemory Verse

And Jesus said to them, 'Follow m eand I will make you fish for peop le'

(Mark 1:17)

9:30 Hour

ChristQuestRonda Hirst

Stars (2 Yrs)Loaves & Fishes

Claire DrowotaJane Clay Meadors

Pandas (3 Yrs)Jesus' DisciplesChristi WilliamsBecky Griffith

9:30 Hour

Frogs (4 Yrs)Jesus and theParalyzed ManKim SheridanGloria/Joy Jackson

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Jesus and theParalyzed ManBetty WhiteKeith Walker

11:00 Hour

Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherJudy Davis

4th

/5th

Grade Class

Topher Endress

Donuts& CoffeeStill Needed

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PRAYERSFOROURCHURCHFAMILY

INTHEHOSPITAL:Carter Williams, Centennial ICUSue Montgomery, CentennialMike Reed,father of John Reed,

Tennova Hospital, Knoxville

Devan Cropp, brother of Jordan Cropp,Riverside Hospital, Columbus, OH

NEWCONCERNS:Jennifer Ward, daughter of Janice WardAshley Price, sister of Kristen Malone,

Atlanta, GA

CONTINUINGCONCERNS:Pat Malone

Sirrena Martin

Gary Thompson

Maddie Murphy

Walter Gibson, father/father-in-law ofJohn & Kathy Gibson, Richland Place

Robert Mathews, The MeadowsJeannette Miller,Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterBuddy & Rachel Honeycutt, son and

daughter-in-law of Beverly HoneycuttTristan Soto and family, friend of Doug

King's family

SYMPATHYTO:Paul & Jeanne Lemkeon the death ofPaul's father, Lee Lemke, on TuesdayJanuary 21, in West Salem, IL. Amemorial service will be held on

Saturday, January 25, in West Salem.

MILITARYPRAYERLIST:Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerryDan King & wife,Ashley King, brothe

and sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing

THOSESERVINGABROAD:Ann Walker Greenlee, Student Teachi

Ghana, AfricaJesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmenCourtney Valk,Peace Corp in Republi

of Georgia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concern

will now only be listed for up to one montIf you wish to have a continuing concernremain on the list after one month, pleas

renew your request each month by callinthe church office (297-8563).*

Bulletin Board

Opportunities at Woodmont

Wednesday, January 226:15 a.m.

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

Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)

5:30 p.m.Grace Notes Choir Practice (KC-CR)

5:35 p.m.5-Star Dinner (DH)

6:00 p.m.Youth Group (Youth Wing/Off-Campus)

6:15 p.m.JYF Kids Club (KC)

DivorceCare (The Bay)6:30 p.m.

Choir Practice (CR); Stephen Ministry

Training (100); Stephen Ministry (107,Library, Campbell Stone); "Sharing"Discipleship Class (200); Introduction

to the Bible Class (105)

Thursday, January 23Library Workday

10:00 a.m.Sit & Stitch Group (GH)

7:00 p.m.Restore Ministry Classes

(KC Rooms 139, 140 & 142)

Friday Night & Saturday,January 24 & 25

Youth Dodgeball Tournamentand Lock-in (DH)

Sunday, January 269:30 & 11:00 a.m.

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

Worship (Sanctuary)4:00 p.m.

New Member Assimilation Comm. (BR)4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)5:15 p.m.

The Bridge (DH)

Monday, January 274:00 p.m.

"The Geezers" Men's Group (BR)

Tuesday, January 289:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone)12:00 p.m.

GEMS (105)6:00 p.m.

Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

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

Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital orwith another ministry need? Please notify the church of fice during

the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

Elders Prayer CornerThe Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:

Members and friends who are experiencing loss, health concerns or otherchallenges in life

Good participation in all Sunday morning and Wednesday night programming

New members to find fellowship and a place to serve at Woodmont

All members to be seeking God more and allowing Him to guide us throughour daily lives

PLEASE NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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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, 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 Anne Mitchell, Interim Director of Preschoo

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,

Housekeeping Supv. Creative Directors for "The Bridge"

DEACON SCHEDULE

January 26, 2014

Communion Prep: Milly MooreService Coordinator: 9:30 - George Keith

11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton

11:00 - Paula Forcht

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:15 p.m.Kasey Clymer Don Mitchell Rich SandersonMark Clymer Jeremiah Pyron Zsa RockeyHoney Hetzel Jamie Huling Robin HeyneDenise Sesler Deb LaForge Scott HolleyTom Dovan Cathy Williams Liz Holley

Hope Walker Jean RamseyBetty McHugh Stuart LackeyGerard Stranch Jennifer Lackey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYJanuary 26, 20

9:30 a.m.Emmie Thoma

andKathy Patten

11:00 a.m.Gene Regen

andAnne Mitchel

5:15 p.m.Bill HeyneWeekly Prayer Partner

New Vision Outreach Ministry, Memphis, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: January 26, 2014

9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingSermon Series:Back To The Basics

Title: "Why Follow Jesus?"Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

5:15 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preachingSermon Series: "Starting Now"

Title: "Clear as a Bell"Scripture: John 21:1-19

BYOURPRESENCEANDOURGIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingDecember 29 199 632 $ 55,715January 5 320 768 $129,796January 12 335 884 $ 35,272January 19 357 862 $ 38,070

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