September 2, 2014 Volume 43, Issue 25

In This IssueFrom Your Pastoral Staff: Clay Stauffer 2 Trey Flowers 3Woodmont Kids 4Woodmont Youth 5 In and Around Woodmont 6Events & Announcements 8Classes 10Bulletin Board 11Upholding Our Church back cover

Core Values

The Spire

Join us for The Ten Commandments Bible Study which compliments the previous Sundays Sermon -

Starting Wed. Sept. 10th, 6:30 p.m. in Rm 105.

SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL FEST!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25th10:00 - 1:00 P.M.details to follow!

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The church is called to be missional in nature and has been since the first century. At Princeton Seminary I had the chance to study under Darrell Guder, a professor of missiology. And Dr. Guder has been on the forefront of the missional church movement for many years. The theology of Lesslie Newbigin and Karl Barth greatly influenced his passion. In a book he published back in 1998 called The

Missional Church, Guder says this: Two things have become quite clear to those who care about the church and its mission. First of all, churches in North America are no longer chaplains to the culture and have lost their once privileged positions in society. And secondly, churches have become so accommodated to the American way of life that they are now domesticated, and its no longer obvious what justifies their existence as particular communities. Discipleship, he says, has been absorbed into citizenship. And many times, you cant tell the difference between Christians and non-Christians because often, there is no difference. To put it simply, rather than being communities that present an alternative way of living, most of the time, the church has just mirrored the culture. In the book, Guder makes some very clear distinctions that are worth paying attention to. First, he reminds us that the church is not a place or a building, but its people. Wherever followers of Jesus Christ are gathered together, that is the church. The church is not a place we go, the church is who we are. We have a beautiful church building at Woodmont, one that we take great pride in, but this is simply where the church gathers. Secondly, the church is not just a vendor of religious services, but a people who are being called and sent out into the world. And this has theological significance. In John chapter 20, Jesus says to his disciples, Peace be with you. As the father has sent me, so I send you. God sent Jesus into the world and Jesus has sent us. It is important to remember that John 3:16 says, For God so loved the WORLD, that he gave his only Son. It does not say, For God so loved the CHURCH. The church is a group of people who are sent out into the world to spread the gospel message. Its been said before that the mission has a church, not just that the church has a mission. One of the things that has happened in American Christianity is that we have allowed consumerism to bleed over into the way we look at church and faith. We simply look at church as a place where we go consume things. Sam Pascoe is famous for saying that, Christianity was first born in Palestine as a fellowship; it moved to Greece and became a philosophy; it moved to Rome and became a culture; and then years later, it moved to the United States and became an entrepreneurial business enterprise. And so a lot of times, we just think of church as a place where we come to consume. Consume a good sermon. Consume good music. Consume a good prayer. Consume a good childrens ministry. Consume a good youth program. Consume pastoral care. But the truth is, that is not the point. The point is that when we gather to worship God, we should be transformed by the love of Christ, and then we are being sent back out into the world to share that love and

to serve. Third, Guder says that the missional church is called to be outwardly focused as opposed to just being inwardly focused. Its not just about us being together as the church (thats important), its about taking the church outside of the walls and into the community, to the places where we live, work, and interact with others. And so what happens here on Sunday morning should equip us, challenge us, and transform us to go out into the world to embody the love of Christ in the way that we live. Reggie McNeal, author of Missional Renaissance puts it this way: God has a mission in mind that everyone can participate in, a far cry from a church culture that only gathers on Sunday to watch a few people exercise their gifts. Of course hearing a good sermon is important. Of course having good music and programs is important. But thats not the ultimate goal. We must take the mission out into the community to serve and to change lives. The missional church acknowledges that North America used to send missionaries overseas, and we still do, but now, America has actually become a mission field in so many ways. And there are many who do not know the love of Christ. They have not experienced it. And they dont even realize that they need it and long for it. Lastly, Guder talks about the difference between a focus on personal salvation only being concerned about our own souls and how we can get to heaven verses a focus on ushering in the reign of God, which is what we pray every Sunday in the Lords prayer, Thy Kingdom come on EARTH as it is in heaven. Jesus has commissioned us to bring Gods kingdom to earth, not to just sit back and wait for heaven. There is a lot of work to be done now. We do many things at Woodmont that are missional Nashville Food Project, AA, Room In the Inn, Habitat, Morgan Scott, Walk Thru Bethlehem, Guatemala Partnership, Swaziland Partnership, Mobile Meals, Tools for Schools, Stephen Ministry, Outreach Grants, Divorce Care, Recovery Programs, Homeless Lunches, Heavenly Helpers, inner city ministries the list is long and impressive (I cant do it justice here). The truth is, we have the opportunity to live missional lives every day and in every situation. Later this fall, we are planning a small campaign to expand South Hall, which is the hub of many of our outreach ministries. The Woodmont board has been in the process of deciding the best plan for that expansion and we will be asking the congregation to participate in helping expand that space. I hope you take great pride in the many outreach ministries of our church, and I hope we will continue to maintain and grow our missional focus. See you this week for Homecoming Sunday! Blessings,

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I have now had the honor and privilege of serving as Senior Minister of Woodmont for seven years as of this month. I arrived in Nashville in August of 2007 at the age of 27. At that point, the church had been through some very difficult years and many were hurting and grieving. Our

congregation has now grown and changed in many ways. We have welcomed many new faces on the staff, into the congregation, and into the leadership. I thought I would use this Spire article to share Seven Thoughts and Convictions with you.1) The church is called to be missional in nature. Mission and outreach is the lifeblood of the church. The church is not just a place but a people who are sent into the world to spread Christs love to a hurting people. Since it was founded in 1943, Woodmont has always been passionate about mission and outreach and we should never lose that passion. There is a lot that we can learn from the Missional Church Movement that began in the late 90s. The church no longer holds the same status in society as it once did, and North America has now become a mission field in many ways. The Bible Belt may still be the exception in many ways. While many grieve over the loss of Christendom, this is actually a great opportunity for the church to regain its missional DNA. We are not simply called to maintain an institution but to be ambassadors of Christs love in the world. We have opportunities to do that every day.2) There is a difference between church membership and serious discipleship. It is possible to be a member of a church and not grow spiritually. Unfortunately, this happens far too often. When church simply becomes a box we check, we miss what its all about. We are called to develop a relationship with God through Christ and then grow in our faith and spiritual lives every day. This should happen through worship, prayer, Bible study, small groups, fellowship, and service. Discipleship is a life-long endeavor that takes intentionality, consistency, and focus. Simply joining a church is not enough. We are called to give back and grow together as a community. 3) Worship style is not nearly as important as worship authenticity and consistency. We should not just look at worship as a time to come and consume. It should be a time where we come to connect, recharge, and then be sent back out to serve. We have three different styles of worship at Woodmont informal (9:30), traditional (11:00), and contemporary (5:15). The point is not which worship style you choose but that you worship regularly because human beings are hard wired to worship and if we dont worship God, we will worship something else (money, social status, power, politics, etc.).

4) Small groups are absolutely essential for community, connection, and spiritual growth. I believe with all my heart that small groups are where real discipleship and real community happens. We are all social creatures and we long to be connected with each other. Small groups (including Sunday School, mission teams, and special classes) are a way for us to grow together, care for each other, and cultivate friendship. We constantly want to start new small groups here at Woodmont. 5) The church must be a place where people of different theologies, world-views, and politics can come together and be united by the love of Jesus Christ. The Stone-Campbell movement has always been about Christian unity. We want to honor Jesus prayer that all would be one so that the world might believe. That which unites us (faith in Christ) is much greater than that which divides us (social issues, politics, denominational background, socio-economic class). This is a realistic approach to church and is a much needed message in our world today. 6) Those who repeatedly stir up problems, drama, and discord in the church need to be confronted and made aware of what they are doing. One of the greatest threats to the health of any community is when people consistently create division and conflict. This is often a cry for power, attention, and control or is a projection of something going on in their own lives. I am convinced that many times, some simply do not see that they are doing it. Part of being a leader is learning to address conflict in a healthy way. This takes courage and nerve. Gossip is also a problem in any organization. One of the best books I have ever read on leadership is Thomas Friedmans Failure of Nerve. 7) The church must always think outside the box and not be afraid to try new things. The famous seven last words of the church are weve never done it that way before. Churches that are never open to change do not grow. We should honor tradition but we cannot be afraid to try new things. The message of Christ doesnt change but the way that we deliver that message does.These are just a few thoughts that I have at the seven year mark. Although the ministry is not an easy calling, I am thankful every day for the opportunity to serve Woodmont and to help lead it into the future!

Blessings,

by Clay Stauer7 Convictions Aer 7 Years

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I have now had the honor and privilege of serving as Senior Minister of Woodmont for seven years as of this month. I arrived in Nashville in August of 2007 at the age of 27. At that point, the church had been through some very difficult years and many were hurting and grieving. Our

congregation has now grown and changed in many ways. We have welcomed many new faces on the staff, into the congregation, and into the leadership. I thought I would use this Spire article to share Seven Thoughts and Convictions with you.1) The church is called to be missional in nature. Mission and outreach is the lifeblood of the church. The church is not just a place but a people who are sent into the world to spread Christs love to a hurting people. Since it was founded in 1943, Woodmont has always been passionate about mission and outreach and we should never lose that passion. There is a lot that we can learn from the Missional Church Movement that began in the late 90s. The church no longer holds the same status in society as it once did, and North America has now become a mission field in many ways. The Bible Belt may still be the exception in many ways. While many grieve over the loss of Christendom, this is actually a great opportunity for the church to regain its missional DNA. We are not simply called to maintain an institution but to be ambassadors of Christs love in the world. We have opportunities to do that every day.2) There is a difference between church membership and serious discipleship. It is possible to be a member of a church and not grow spiritually. Unfortunately, this happens far too often. When church simply becomes a box we check, we miss what its all about. We are called to develop a relationship with God through Christ and then grow in our faith and spiritual lives every day. This should happen through worship, prayer, Bible study, small groups, fellowship, and service. Discipleship is a life-long endeavor that takes intentionality, consistency, and focus. Simply joining a church is not enough. We are called to give back and grow together as a community. 3) Worship style is not nearly as important as worship authenticity and consistency. We should not just look at worship as a time to come and consume. It should be a time where we come to connect, recharge, and then be sent back out to serve. We have three different styles of worship at Woodmont informal (9:30), traditional (11:00), and contemporary (5:15). The point is not which worship style you choose but that you worship regularly because human beings are hard wired to worship and if we dont worship God, we will worship something else (money, social status, power, politics, etc.).

4) Small groups are absolutely essential for community, connection, and spiritual growth. I believe with all my heart that small groups are where real discipleship and real community happens. We are all social creatures and we long to be connected with each other. Small groups (including Sunday School, mission teams, and special classes) are a way for us to grow together, care for each other, and cultivate friendship. We constantly want to start new small groups here at Woodmont. 5) The church must be a place where people of different theologies, world-views, and politics can come together and be united by the love of Jesus Christ. The Stone-Campbell movement has always been about Christian unity. We want to honor Jesus prayer that all would be one so that the world might believe. That which unites us (faith in Christ) is much greater than that which divides us (social issues, politics, denominational background, socio-economic class). This is a realistic approach to church and is a much needed message in our world today. 6) Those who repeatedly stir up problems, drama, and discord in the church need to be confronted and made aware of what they are doing. One of the greatest threats to the health of any community is when people consistently create division and conflict. This is often a cry for power, attention, and control or is a projection of something going on in their own lives. I am convinced that many times, some simply do not see that they are doing it. Part of being a leader is learning to address conflict in a healthy way. This takes courage and nerve. Gossip is also a problem in any organization. One of the best books I have ever read on leadership is Thomas Friedmans Failure of Nerve. 7) The church must always think outside the box and not be afraid to try new things. The famous seven last words of the church are weve never done it that way before. Churches that are never open to change do not grow. We should honor tradition but we cannot be afraid to try new things. The message of Christ doesnt change but the way that we deliver that message does.These are just a few thoughts that I have at the seven year mark. Although the ministry is not an easy calling, I am thankful every day for the opportunity to serve Woodmont and to help lead it into the future!

Blessings,

by Clay Stauer7 Convictions Aer 7 Years

September 2nd, 2014

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During the summer youth group mission trip to Guatemala, we had the most extraordinary opportunity to visit a house that was built by Woodmont Christian Church. After the last youth trip to Guatemala, the youth worked with the Outreach Committee to help fund and build two houses there. Like many living in impoverished nations, these two families had previously

lived in a one room, dirt floor house with no electricity, running water, or watertight roof. Thanks to the money contributed by Woodmont, the two new houses were built with a strong foundation, separate rooms for the children, and space for a small garden. We were fortunate enough to see and tour both of the new houses, getting to know the families and seeing the pride they had in their new homes. To our surprise, the families not only welcomed us into their homes but had also lined up a local mariachi band and created gift baskets overflowing with peaches and fresh fruit for each one of us. Despite their financial situation, the families completely redefined hospitality and gratitude for us! On the last night of our trip to Guatemala, we called a meeting for all of the youth. They unanimously decided to work together and fund another new home in Guatemala. Realizing the collective power of working together, each of the twenty youth has now committed to raise at least $100 towards the cost of the new house. With the church matching their funding, we will collect over $4,000 enough to build a new house. Additionally, a very generous church member has agreed to match the funds again, which will allow us to build not one but TWO more houses in Guatemala! It has been an inspiration to watch the high school students come up with ways to fund the challenge. Too often youth service projects in a church simply mean doing the jobs that no one else wants to do. Instead, they are putting their spiritual gifts and creative talents to work to help fund the new houses. They have created a whole campaign called Guats Up to raise their $100 per student. Be on the lookout for our Flocking Flamingos in your yard a pack of 40+ pink plastic flamingos that (for a small donation) you can buy Flamingo Insurance to move the flamingos off your yard and onto anyone elses you would like to nominate. The youth would also like to host a Parents Night Out to babysit younger kids in the church, with all proceeds going towards the Guats Up challenge. If you have any other ideas or would like to sponsor a youth in the campaign, please dont hesitate to reach out. Thanks for your continued support of our churchs youth and more importantly for supporting the mission of Christ to bring light and love into the world. Blessings,

by Trey FlowersGuats Up A Youth Fundraising Challenge

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Blessing of the Backpacks Donation Drive Hits Record High!

Because of your generosity and compassion, Blessing of the Backpacks brought in a record

number of supplies for children in need attending Caldwell Elementary School.

Thank You for fulfilling Woodmonts mission!Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

SUNDAY SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 7th9:30 A.M. CLASSES

CLASS TEACHERS LESSONStars Claire Drowota, Jane Clay and

Porter MeadorsDaniel

Pandas Christi Williams, Becky Grith and Tami Buchanan

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Frogs Joy Jackson and Sarah Drury Talking to/Listening to GodMonkeys Laurie Cooper and Betty White Talking to/Listening to GodChristQuest Ronda Hirst

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THIS SATURDAY! SEPT. 6TH DAY TRIP TO TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK

Just in time to get into the swing of things (bad joke, we know)...Meet us at the park at 1:00 pm (the park is next to Nashville Shores o Bell Rd.) We should nish up around 4:00 pm and will send out a group

text about an hour before. Its only $10 per person (Woodmont is subsidizing the balance) BUT FIRST TIME VISITORS ARE FREE! Nobody will be turned away for nancial reasons - let us know - we can provide need based scholarships.Swing on over to http://tiny.cc/TTops to register.

BUILDING A CARING COMMUNITY FOR ALL YOUTH THAT HELPS US CONNECT WITH GOD, OUR TRUE SELVES AND OTHERS.

- mission statement

GUATS UP & FLOCKING FLAMINGOS! While in Guatemala this past June, we all voted to raise $100 each to help build a new house for a family in Guatemala. An anonymous church member has agreed to match all funds that you guys raise, so if everyone participates we should be able to build TWO HOUSES! We are hoping to have all money collected by November 1 so that the adult trip to Guatemala in November can actually meet the family/families who will get the new house(s).To help get you started, we ordered the pink flamingos that can be used in one yard at a time. When these flocking flamingos end up in someones yard, they get to nominate the next person to have flamingos placed in their yard (for a small donation). Please consider signing up for at least 2 nights of moving the flamingos from one house to the next - any money collected on your night of moving the flamingos can be credited directly towards your personal fundraising amount! To sign up for your nights to move the flamingos, please click here (they should fit in an ordinary 4 door car or larger).Please keep up with how much money you have raised ($100 fundraising minimum suggested for those who agreed to participate). We will collect all money as we go or collectively on November 1. Check your email, Twitter and Facebook for more info.

Pics from the pool party, lock-in and surprise visit to Centennial Sportsplex!

iPad, anyone?Do you have an old iPad you dont use anymore? If its just lying around in a drawer, the church would love to have it for a new project. Please contact the church office at 297-8563 if you are interested in donating your old iPad to the church.

Shared Christian foundations - what makes us Christians, Disciples of Christ?

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Reservations can be made (deadline is Monday at noon):

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By emailing the church oce: rvaughan@woodmontcc.org Through the online form at: http://tiny.cc/5Star Through the Sunday connection card By calling the church oce at: 297-8563Price structure: Adults: $8.00 Children 4 years - 5th grade $4.00 Family cap $28.00

MAKE RESERVATIONS

Wednesday Sept. 10th 5:35 p.m. Drowota Hall

THE MENUPork Tenderloin

Cheese GritsRoasted Potatoes and Carrots

Lemon Orzo SaladChocolate Pudding Cake with Ice Cream

*pizza for the kids*

Anne, Anne, promise me youll never stop oering DivorceCare at Woodmont!ose were the last words I thought I would hear at a recent Bluebird concert when a smiling woman full of energy hugged me and shared how DC had changed her life.She was in our last graduating class of this past spring and had found the strength to move on from her parents home to purchase a new house, change employers to a better paying job, and best of all, enjoy life again. It was the most transformative thing Ive done. I just want to tell everyone going through a breakup or separation to look into it for themselves.So please come have a look and encourage those going through this painful life change to join you. Wednesday evenings, 6:15 - 7:45 pm. in the beautiful Bay Room. Woodmont Christian Church oers a safe, condential, healing environment for our 13 week Video and Group Support Seminar Series. Cost is a $20 materials fee with scholarship assistance available. Please call Rebecca at the church oce, 297-8563 for more information. You may attend at any time beginning September 3rd!

We hope to see you there,Reverend Anne Stauer

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SAVE THE DATE FOR FALL FEST!SATURDAY Oct. 25th10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.Look for more details in your email, InSpire, The Spire and around Woodmonts campus!

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Circle MeetingsMonday, September 8thCircle #5 - Evening CircleWill meet at 6:00 p.m. at the church in Room 105. Well hear about Mission and Ministry by Deb and Steve Laforge

Tuesday, September 9th Circle #1Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Debbie Baird, 4213 Hillcrest Ave. There will not be an ocial program, the time will be used to organize ourselves for the coming year.Circle #2Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105Circle #3Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Jane Dyer, 3612 Chalmette Court, Nashville. We will be

having an English Tea. Each member will bring a favorite teacup, and will share a story about their particular cup. We will also be organizing for the year. Circle #4Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Martha Hobby,1428 Parker Place, Brentwood.Circle #7Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Alice Arnemann, 4609 Skymont Drive, Nashville.

September 28th Clothing Drive for Room in the InnOur Room in the Inn Season serving the Nashville homeless community kicks off on November 1st so its time to stock the clothing closet! Our Woodmont RITI team is hosting a clothing drive on Sunday, September 28th with Thriftsmart, a nonprofit thriftstore benefitting faith-based charities in Middle TN. Thriftsmart owns the donation bin in the back parking lot and will donate $1 to our RITI clothing closet for every 10 pounds of donations we give through the clothing drive. This will allow us to stock the closet with more clothes for our guests before November 1st. They will also give us 50% off of our purchases for the clothing closet, so their partnership is a huge blessing for our RITI ministry.

Just pick up a couple of Thriftsmart bags from the narthex after each church service on Sunday, September 21st. Fill them up that week with gently used items including:clothes, shoes, house wares, linens, media (books,CDs/DVDs/Videos) and toys. Bring those filled bags to church on the following Sunday, September 28, and place them behind your car when you park. Thriftsmart will do a sweep of the parking lot and pick them up after each church service starts.

We pray for a spirit of generosity during this season as we prepare our hearts to serve during this RITI season. Please contact April Gung at april.stevens320@gmail.com with any questions about the clothing drive.

GEMS - SAVE THE DATES:(Greet, Eat, Meet and Socialize)

2014-2015Noon Luncheon Meetings

September 23October 28January 27February 24

March 24April 28May 26

We are starting back after the summer break with a great book, THE BOYS IN THE BOAT, by Daniel James Brown. Hope you will join us in Room 107 at 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 16th, when Virginia Lewis will lead us in our discussion. Everyone is welcome.

Surprise Anniversary Reception this Sunday for Connie Schmutz (thrown by husband Phil) in the Gathering Hall at 10:30 a.m. Its

a surprise so shhhhhhh....

Visitation Small Group Meets Monday, September 15th at

12:00 p.m. in Room 105e visitation small group spends crucial time travelling to those who are shut-in and may have limited contact with others face to face. Anyone can be a part of this group! Please attend if you are interested.

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TUESDAYS (rst and third Tues. of the month)The Psalms Bible Study 9:45 a.m. in Rm. 200, led by Martha GalyonThis fall we will study The Psalms by Max Lucado. Copies will be available in Spire Bookstore or you can order from Amazon. Childcare provided in the church nursery Contact Martha Galyon with questions mwgalyon@me.com.WEDNESDAYSDivorceCare: Separated? Divorced? We Can Help. 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in The Bay, led by Rev. Anne Stauer & Janet WallDivorceCare is a 13 week support group (you may attend any and all classes beginning Sept. 3rd) and oers a safe, condential, healing environment for our Video and Group Support Seminar Series. There is a $20 materials fee with scholarship assistance available. Visit www.tinyurl.com/DivCare for more info or call the church oce at 297-8563.STARTING WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10thThe Ten Commandments 6:30 p.m. in Room 100, led by Dr. C. Roy StauerIn conjunction with the NEW Sermon Series beginning September 7th, we will be looking at each of The Ten Commandments as Clay Stauer preaches them on Sunday mornings. We will also add other insights in addition to what Clay preaches. Clay will be joining the discussion in October. You can hear and review Sunday sermons from Sunday mornings on our website at www.tinyurl.com/WCCsermons.Seeking, Sharing, Serving Discipleship Classes - Three Week Series 6:30 p.m. in Rm 200, led by Clay Stauer- Seeking Class - First in the three week series is on September 10th- Sharing Class - Second in the three week series is on September 17th- Serving Class - Third in the three week series is on September 24thWe oer a series of three classes which align to our mission statement. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to participate as they are oered. More detailed info, on the content of each class can be found at www. tinyurl.com/3Classes.Conversations With Christ 6:30 p.m. in Rm 105, led by Michael WhittingtonWhat would it be like to have a conversation with Jesus? What would you say to Him; more importantly, what would He say to you? Two good questions - even if the answers are known only to God. We are privy, however, to several conversations from the Gospel of John between Jesus and others such as Nathaniel, Nicodemus, the Woman at the Well, and Peter. Would He say the same thing to us? Yes, I think so! With help from my co-teacher, Alan Sowell, Ill be sharing my thoughts on these conversations from the fourth Gospel as we discuss selected passages from John. Join us for this seven week series beginning September 10th!

Evening Classes in September!

Disciples Class - 9:30 a.m. in Rm 105 Challenge Class - 9:30 a.m. in Rm 200 Spiritual Journeys Class for Women - 9:30 a.m. in The Bay Young Adult Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. in the Boardroom

Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class - 11:00 a.m. in The Bay Pathways for Parents Class - 11:00 a.m. in the Boardroom Reections Class - 11:00 a.m. in Rm 200 Points of View - 11:00 a.m. in Rm 105

Adult Sunday School Classes

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Sunday, September 7 - HOMECOMING & PROMOTION SUNDAY!8:15 a.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR)8:45 a.m. Pancake Breakfast/Pancakes and PJs (DH)9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services featuring Nashville Pipes and Drums (Sanc)10:30 a.m. Reception (GH)4:30 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir (YW)5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship Service (DH)6:15 p.m. Youth GroupMonday, September 84:00 p.m. The Geezers (BR)6:00 p.m. CWF Circle 5 (105/KIT)

Tuesday, September 99:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 (105) CWF Circle 1,3,4 & 7 (AWAY)6:30 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room)Wednesday, September 106:15 a.m. Mens Small Group 107)7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105) Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)5:35 p.m. Five Star Dinner (DH)6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay)6:30 p.m. Ten Commandments Bible Study (100) Choir Practice (Choir Room) Conversations With Christ Bible Study (105) Leadership Woodmont (BR) Seeking, Sharing, Serving Bible Study (200)Thursday, September 11 Library Workday

Opportunities at Woodmont

In the Hospital:Janet Howell, NHC Cool Springs Donnie Creighton Norman, Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation HospitalNew Concerns:Carolyn Fuller, mother of Trish BarnardRobert HobartContinuing Concerns:Je McNabbPauline Gilpatrick, mother-in-law of Anne ArneyBeverly Small, Richland Place Health CenterStella Grace Daly, granddaughter of Martha DuWayne PuckettMim IngmanMilitary Prayer List:Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave and Pat Malone

Those Serving Abroad:Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmeniaCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of GeorgiaSympathy To:Joe and Sarah Human and family on the death of Joes brother, Harold Human. Mr. Human passed away on August 28th. Funeral services will be held in Greenville, SC.Ellen Anderson and family on the death of her brother, William T. Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt passed away on August 25th in Birmingham, MI. Congratulations To:Jonathan and Holly Ahlbin on the birth of their son James Ragnar Ahlbin on Wednesday, August 27th.GIve Thanks:Richie Mercado, son-in-law of Barbara and Doug Schoerke, Richie is home from Afghanistan. See the Schoerkes Thank You below.

Prayers for our Church Family

Bulletin Board

The Elders of Woodmont request you join them in prayer for the following:Our Wednesday evening Five-Star dinners and classes. The Leadership Breakfast and Workshop on Saturday, Sep. 13th.The greater Christian community of Nashville as we seek new and innovative ministries to help those in need.Our national leaders that they make wise decisions regarding the crisis in Iraq.

The Elders of Woodmont request you join them in

A Thank You From the Red CrossDear Woodmont,In two words (that just dont suffice) THANK YOU!Yesterday you exceeded your goal of 19 units and brought in 21 units that is 111% of the projected goal! We cant thank you enough, the patients (up to 63 of them) cant thank you enough. You have given our community a great gift in a time of need. Nationwide, donations through the Red Cross were down over the summer, result-ing in about 80,000 fewer summer donations than expected. You stood in the gap, you did your part and then some. Thank you!Have a wonderful day and a peaceful week, knowing that others will do the same BECAUSE OF YOU!SIncerely,The Red Cross

From Doug and Barb Schoerke:We wanted to thank Woodmont Christian for keeping our son-in-law Richie Mercado on the prayer list for Military personnel while he was deployed in Afghanistan. We are happy to report that Richie is back on US soil and safe with his wife Kristen and son Emerson. We great-ly appreciate the support and prayers during the past 10 months. Sincerely, Doug and Barb Schoerke

Woodmonts Mission:Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love, and

Serving Others.

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS DEACON SCHEDULE - September 7, 2014Communion Prep: Peggy BurrahmService Coordinator: 9:30 - George Keith 11:00 - George Keith Video Camera: 9:30 - Grant Smothers 11:00 - Paula Forcht

ELDERS SERVING - Sept. 7, 20149:30 a.m.Pat Malone

andMart Sesler

11:00 a.m.Anne Mitchell

andMary Kiger

Anne Mitchell - Hospital5:15 p.m.

Bryan Sargent

Date Sun. School Total Atd. OperatingAugust 10 236 684 $26,728August 17 306 745 $38,026August 24 344 796 $21,411August 31 231 623 $14,852

WORSHIP SERVICES - September 7, 20149:30 and 11:00 a.m. - Homecoming Sunday!

Clay Stauer, PreachingNEW SERMON SERIES - Ten Commandments

Title: "No Other Gods!"Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6, 32:1-10

5:15 p.m. - The BridgeTrey Flowers, Preaching

NEW SERMON SERIES - Mirror, MirrorTitle: "Mirror, Mirror"

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 John 3:1-3

WEEKLY PRAYER PARTNER: Living Purpose Christian Church, Cordova

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF Rev. Clay Stauer, Senior Minister

Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Topher Endress, Childrens Ministerial Intern Martha Du, Director of Preschool Sarah Human, Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse &Small Groups Coordinator Linda Whitson, Sta Administrator Sara Koppelman, Communications Director Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Chris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager Hannah Ott, Youth Ministerial Intern Nancy Holmes, Childrens Ministry Assistant Ben Saunders, Youth Ministerial Intern

9:30 a.m.David Reynolds

Tim PerryLaura Beth Brown

Shane DouglasMerideth Holloman

Laura DovanBetty McHugh

Chris Smith

11:00 a.m.Cynthia ArnholtPatricia TaylorJenny SoaresJade ForlidasLaurie HesterNick ForlidasJim Hester

Cathy Williams

5:15 p.m.Virginia Dinker

Adam SloanTami BuchananDoug Schoerke

Dr. C. Roy Stauer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational CareFarrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Carla CJ Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth

Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & The BridgeThom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & OutreachAndra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for The Bridge Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP

Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37215www.woodmontchristian.org

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The Bridge - ReImagine Worship NEW SERMON SERIES STARTS SEPTEMBER 7th 5:15 pm in Drowota Hall

9:30 & 11:00 am Worship NEW SERMON SERIES STARTS SEPTEMBER 7th

This Sunday - September 7th