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Volume 41, Issue 21

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
May 28, 2013

Join us Sundays in June for the following New Sermon Series: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Services

Woodmont Congregational Meeting

Sunday, June 16 10:30 a.m. - Sanctuary

Paul's Letter to the Romans

The Bridge Service @ 5:45 p.m.

Tough Questions

Upcoming Woodmont Events to Sign-up for in the Gathering Hall on Sundays:

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

WCC Blood Drive Sunday, June 16 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Drowota Hall

WCC Golf Tournament Saturday, June 22 @ 2:00 p.m. @ Forrest Crossings Golf Course Franklin, TN
Cost: $50 per person*

Sign-up beginning this Sunday, June 2nd

*All proceeds will go toward supporting stroke prevention

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace

Child Dedications Sunday, May 26

Caroline Margaret Taveau Parents: Brett & Marisa Taveau

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Charles Clement Voorhis V Parents: Chip & Katie Voorhis

Dear Woodmont by Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
At the center of our being is a point of nothingness which is untouched by sin and by illusion, a point of pure truth, a point or spark which belongs entirely to God It is the pure glory of God in us. -Thomas Merton
Isn't it great to know that when the world feels dark and ugly and we struggle to maintain our equilibrium in body and spirit, that deep within us lives something pure, beautiful, and eternal. That no amount of suffering, disappointment, or despair can age, tarnish, or kill the Divine within us. Our souls were created for the long haul and boast the only invite into heaven. I once heard the soul described as God's autograph on the Masterpiece. Or how about the soul as God's invisible brand marking us, "Made in Heaven" and "Belongs to God." So, why have so many of us forgotten or lost the address of our soul? We can surely tell you the exact coordinates of every wrinkle, dimple and freckle, but become suddenly very quiet, even nervous, with any discussion or probing of that most intimate and beautiful part of our being. The soul's agenda is and will always be God's agendato mend creation, dream God's dreams, crucify the ego, give one's life for anotherall for Love...period! I believe within every soul, there lives a hero. If only we had the courage to live into that destiny. Although undiagnosed, most of humanity suffers in varying degrees from a starving heart and a neglected soul. We self-medicate with the latest iPhone 4, 5 or 6, a new tube of lipstick, miracle treatments to stave off aging, and work ourselves to the bone for fleeting accolades. Anything to placate that deep pit of longing that we suffer in secret. I've said it before but I think we have forgotten our birthright as belonging to God and our heavenly inheritance of eternal life. We have allowed this world to throw us off balance. And yet our soul remains ever tenacious, calling us, as Joseph Campbell so profoundly said, "to follow our bliss." Think for a moment about a time when you have looked into the eyes of another human being and the love you found staring back at you nearly knocked you off your feet. Or how about that feeling of wonder and awe, when the sheer majesty of God's creation brushes against you a Radnor owl, the perfect curve of a Technicolor rainbow, a cherry tree in full blossom. Or even better, what about the peace that mysteriously inhabits every cell of your being when you simply close your eyes and bare your heart to the only One who can truly comfort you. That's your soul stretching deep within you. It's the best kept secret of creation.

Our soul is the most noble part of our being and the living proof that we are more than dust. It is the intimate place where we hear the words, "Be still and know that I am your God." It is also our own personal quarrythe place we can go as often and as many times as we needto dig for hope, love, faith, and God. The soul is the dwelling where we can "let go" of the weight of our humanity, our Ireneaus, one of the early Church Fathers said, "The glory of God is found in a human being fully alive." Listen to me! The only way we own private chapel, where the candle is always burning. will ever be truly alive on this side of heaven is if we endeavor to Most of us are terrified of being still, vulnerable, and looking inside. make acquaintance with our souls, seek the Divine, and love better. We would rather be strung up by our toes, or hide behind God's greatest fear is that we will fail to live up to the love that is in over-scheduled lives, than find ourselves alone with God. But I us. It's about time that we start acting like the divine beings that we remind you what God said, "Be still and know that I am your God." are. The first place to start is a visit inside the silent chapel of our It requires silence and vulnerability to truly "know" God. There is souls. It's the place where heroes find their power. If you are no fooling! We know the address of our souls by that secret longing needing directions, I recommend taking a right turn in the direction that always has us in its grasp. Sadly, we often don't have the of prayer, then a left turn with an act of kindness. Next, follow the courage to point our GPS in its direction. Instead we allow the curve of the road and forgive that person you've been holding out on world to take the reins of our lives. We invite our egos to take and finally just trust the compass of your heart to see you the rest of center stage, knocking our souls to understudy. The repercussions: the way! God is and will always be waiting for you! exhausting cynicism, greed, self-absorption, hopelessness, fixation Live in Hope, on aging, fear of death, and little joy. Farrell

Morgan Scott Mission Trip

On May 17th a group of 16 Woodmont members traveled to Morgan and Scott counties to replace the roof of one home, replace a kitchen and windows of a second home, as well as painting and clearing an overgrown yard. Those attending were Steve & Deb LaForge, Jack Derryberry, Jeremiah & Stephanie Weeden-Wright, Judy Davis, Jeremiah Pyron, Stephen Quinn, Catie & Jeremy Pratt, Susan Batson, April Gung, Sirrena Martin, Micah Friddle, Sarah Goldberg and Anne Arney.

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Woodmont Love by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life

I guess I was sicker than anyone, including my doctor, expected. "Sicker" that resulted in two weeks rather than five or six days in the hospital. "Sicker" that meant four days on a ventilator, rather than having it removed before I awakened from surgery. And let me tell you, being on a ventilator is the worst experience I can think of in my life! I don't ever want to go there again. Also "sicker" because I was A-fib, racing pulse, elevated Blood Pressure, congestive heart failure, and my heart was enlarged from the struggle. They said it was three times as big as normal. (I've always wanted to have a big heart, but not that way.) 2:00 AM they come in "You need to take this medicine." 3:00 AM "Need to draw blood." 4:00 AM "Need to get your blood pressure." After two weeks of sticking, pricking, and poking, I felt like a used up pin cushion. And my veins, which were always easy to draw blood from, disappeared.

One of the toughest parts was getting the feeling that so many people have after major surgery, that you will never feel better again. But you will, and you do. After two weeks I got to go home, and with my wonderful "nurse Anne," my recovery popped into high gear. I'm in a 12 week cardio-rehab program. I go on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Everyone says that's something A lot of people have asked if I had any symptoms. Anne and I have you MUST do. So I'm doing it. (Lot of stories come out of that.) talked about this a lot. She reminded me that I "huffed and puffed" when walking up the hill at Radnor Lake more than I usually did. I I am feeling like a new person. Still regaining my strength, but I've also know I didn't look forward to my daily gym workouts. And been to the church a couple days now, since they let me drive again. even if I did go, I'd quit the treadmill after 30 minutes rather than But most of all, I want to thank all the truly wonderful members of the usual hour. I kept trying to lose weight, but it kept going the Woodmont who have been there through all of this with so many other way. It was the pounds of fluid built up in my heart, lungs, cards, calls, emails, visits, fruit gifts, drivers to take me to and from and chest cavity. Even the doctor was amazed at how many pounds the doctor, and incredibly delicious meals brought to our house. I of fluid he got out of me. The good news was that I lost 30 pounds! told Anne I was thinking of announcing a relapse so we could keep the good food coming. I was also tired and didn't have much energy. I thought I was just fighting some "bug" as everyone else was. Thank goodness for a But more than all of that, I thank you for your countless, endless scheduled treadmill test that opened the door to all my problems. prayers. I know that's what brought me through. One Sunday School The main problem that led to all the rest was called "mitro valve class, I'm told, prayed for an entire hour the weekend of my surgery. prolapsed." The main valve between the two upper chambers of my I believe in prayer. It's the greatest power in the world, and I thank heart was not closing as tight as it should. This allowed blood to you for tapping into God's power to get me through this most flow back and forth between the chambers, and even back into my critical time. It's all a part of what I call "Woodmont Love" and I've lungs. never seen anything like it anywhere. From the bottom of my renewed heart, I thank you and I love you. With apologies to all of you in the medical field, I didn't enjoy the hospital experience. It was like Las Vegas 24 hours a day. At ~Roy

Hand Me Downs by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

It's no wonder I became a church nerd. I blame it on my parents. My mom and dad, the Rev. & Drs. Ruth Ann and Geoff Moran, brought me up in (mostly) creative and loving church communities across America and in Europe. My father served as a U.S. Army Chaplain, and so our little family experienced the joy and struggles of discovering and honoring an existing worship community's traditions over and over again. This week, we observed Memorial Day, and, as Trey shared in his sermon, I realize how much there is to remember about what others have sacrificed to share with me. I am a grateful recipient of the gift of faith from my parents and grandparents, and know that choosing a life of ministry in the Army Chaplaincy involved a lot of sacrifice for our whole family. It seemed very fitting to invite my father to share his perspective for this week's newsletter. when you walk into a new chapel assignment for the first time you are walking through doors built by people who came before you." Indeed we do walk through doors conceived, designed, funded, built, and used by countless faithful souls who preceded us. Likewise we stand on concrete poured by others, speak in languages rooted in the experience of centuries, and play music in a system of notes, measures and rests designed by those who played centuries ago. The simple recognition of all those hand me downs evokes deep thanksgiving for all those gifts from the past -- the very long past, and including something handed down to us in this last five minutes. These are all gifts which inform, instruct and inspire us.

Often hand me downs are perceived as of lesser value than something new, even though the "new" thing or idea has a history of Words from my father: its own. Hand me down clothes are embedded with something of the personality or history of the previous wearer or wearers. Hand me Hand Me Downs: -- Rev. Dr. [Col., Ret.] Geoff Moran. An older, wiser Army chaplain told me once, "Remember, Geoff, downs can be received with appreciation and affection or with
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I am also aware of some of what I have handed down to others, for better or worse. There are genetic hand me downs over which I had little or no control. There are also those hand me downs of which I am not aware which may have been a blessing or blight on the recipient. Thus I "give thanks in all circumstances" I have been so enriched by the hand me downs I've received over (I Thessalonians 5:17) and also claim "the forgiveness of sins in the years. From parents, Sunday School teachers, preachers, Christ's name." (Acts 1:43) professors and mentors, the list of hand me downs also includes ~Andra lessons from the School of Hard Knocks, and those from long-lasting friendships and brief but significant encounters. distrust and distain. But from both we can benefit. Confucius said, "Even walking in the company of two others, I am bound to learn from them. The good points of one I copy; the bad points of the other I correct in myself."

Sunday School - June 2nd

CWF General Meeting Tuesday, June 4th 11:00 a.m. - Room 105
Join us for our last meeting of the year! The program will include the installation of officers by Roy Stauffer. Lunch will be served following the meeting in Drowota Hall. Remember to make your reservation. If you have not been contacted by a Circle caller by this Friday, May 31st, call the church office at 297-8563.

9:30 a.m.
Disciples Class (105) - Led by Pete Kyne "Book of Acts: Chapter 3" Challenge Class (200) Led by Susan Hammonds-White "Book Discussion: "Love One Another" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries in Our Digital Society"

11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections Class (200) Led by Marcella Derryberry Points of View (105) Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) - Led by Allen McDonald

11 Steve Anderson Grant McConnell Stephen Thomas 12 Bill Meador Parks Wallace Jennifer Ottinger 13 Robert Gilliam Lynn Ossoff Jean Akers Lindsey Hollomon Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Michael Murphy Megan Bacon 14 Hudson Haile Tyler Johnson Porter Meadors Phillip Fuller Howie Clark, III Molly Rumsey Diane Sanders

15 Cathy Anne Graham Blake Mayes Brittany Pride Ann Pack 16 Mallorie Collins Sara Jo Houghland 17 Monte Good Emelia Hadley 18 Meredith Ramsey Ellen Dillon Virginia Lewis 19 Kevin Baird Grant Thomas Thereza McCoy 20 Fran Stewart Gary Swinger George Shreeve Savannah Cooper David Todd

21 Katherine Hartle Nancy Sartor Anna Gernert Rex Waddey 22 Scott Regen Lisa Rollins 23 Peggy Bruce Mark Miller-McLemore Ben Cherry J.B. Haile Charlotte Cropp Mary Glynn Williamson Sterling Toncray Brett Taveau 24 Nate Smith Reuben Smith Steve LaForge Christine Reed

25 Lemuel Forcht James Edwards Mitchell Henderson Wyatt Wills 26 Billy Lou Wright Abby Drahman Nicholas Drahman 27 Lee Zoretic 28 Kay Garrard Andy Waller Cooper Waller Taylor Mayes Canon Paisley 29 Tracy Crawford Chan Schoerke 30 Ashley Buchanan Sarah Collins Michael Hornback

June 2013
1 Ronda Hirst Leslin Ossoff Ben Collins Rhys Williams Russell Templin Caroline Cook 2 Russell Carpenter 3 Betty White Christi Williams Anna Grace Alexander Ginger Bell Beth Wiener Charlotte Hobbs 4 Jocelyn Sitton Grant Hollomon

5 Ernest Jones Shelby Potter Brooks Bearden 6 James Smitherman 7 None 8 Clair Christofersen Dawn Friton 9 Polly Keith Elly Hensley Ivey Mayes 10 Thom Schuyler Judy Gilliam Elaine Markland Jane Dyer

NOMINATIONS 2013
Officer-Treasurer
William Crawford

Boardmember-at-Large
Spouse: George Keith How long member: 10 years Service: Membership Nurture, Stephen Ministry, Room in in the Inn, Faith Freezer, Circle, Leadership Woodmont Occupation: RN - Transplant Coordinator, Vanderbilt Cancer Center Like most about WCC: All the opportunities to grow in our faith and developing relationships with other Christians. Polly Keith Spouse: Kerry Leach Children: Warner (3); Campbell (1) How long member: 5 years Service: Finance Committee, Former Deacon Occupation: Attorney Like most about WCC: Warm and loving congregation. Justin Leach Spouse: Mary Clare Pyron How long member: 2 1/2 years Service: Visioning Committee, Nominating Committee, Nashville Food Project, Habitat, Morgan-Scott Project Occupation: Economic Development Like most about WCC: Passion for others outreach. Other: Thank you for the opportunity. I am excited to help serve and give more to Woodmont. Jeremiah Pyron

Spouse: Tracy Crawford Children: Will (11), John (10), Ben (7) How long member: 13 years Service: Finance Committee, Former Chair WCPS Board Occupation: Banking Like most about WCC: Opportunities for worship/service/ fellowship.

Previously Elected Officers Mary Welsh Owen Chair of the Board Cyril Stewart Chair-Elect of the Board

Elder
Spouse: Jim Thomas Children: Jimmy (20), Ellen (21), Grant (26) How long member: Life-long Service: Missions Committee, Outreach, CFCA/ Guatemala Liaison, JYF Sponsor, Fellowship Events Chair, Childrens Church Leader, Nursery Chair, Board Secretary, Leadership Woodmont Like most about WCC: Woodmonts strong spirit of community Emmie Thomas Wendell Brown Spouse: Christy Brown Children: Andrew (14, Landon (12), Winston (10) How long member: 14 years Service: C.onnect Director for C.R.E.W., Chair of Deacons, Director - Room in the Inn Occupation: Architect Like most about WCC: Open and accepting diversity.

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Spouse: Denise Sesler Children: Jordan (24), Cole (14) How long member: 4 years Service: NFP, RITI, Morgan-Scott Project, Deacon, Stephen Ministry, Heavenly Helpers, Tools for Schools, Bridge Creative Teams, Labyrinth & Bridge construction projects. Occupation: VP - Information Systems Like most about WCC: Friendships, small groups and commitment to our mission. Mart Sesler

Peter J. Kyne Spouse: Dave Malone Children: Dave; Michael (adults) How long member: 47 years Service: Outreach, Futuring, Mobile Meals (28 yrs), CWF (Past President), Circle Leader (4 terms), Past Deacon, Couples Bible study group Occupation: Homemaker Like most about WCC: Sharing and caring feeling, spiritual atmosphere, fellowship.

Spouse: Sandra Kyne Children: Jamie, Rick, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults) How long member: 2 years Service: Bible teaching, Small group and Bible study, Hospital visitation & medical advocacy, Meals and flower delivery, Super Somebodies, WTB Occupation: Retired Orthopedic Surgeon Like most about WCC: The presence of the Spirits love and peace, Sunday worship service, being within the body of believers, small groups and Bible study.

Pat Malone

Deacon
Spouse: Tony Buchanan Children: Ashley, Sirrena, CJ How long member: 1 1/2 years Service: VBS, help at Bridge Occupation: WCPS Teacher Like most about WCC: Friendly people, feeling I get as I am at worship/feeling at home. Other: So thankful to have been welcomed at Woodmont. There have been so many people here that have made my family feel like a part of this community from the very beginning. Children: Caroline (9) How long member: 20 years Service: Morgan-Scott Project Mission Trip, Creative Teams for The Bridge, WTB Occupation: Nurse Practitioner, Gold Skin Care Like most about WCC: The feeling of extended family and the fact that it has been a constant presence & source of strength in my life for many years. Rebecca Everett Spouse: Rebecca Everett How long member: 3 years Service: Bridge Creative Team; Nashville Food Project, WTB, Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Landscape Architect/Planner Like most about WCC: The people, fellowship and opportunities to serve others. Jay Everett

Tami Buchanan

Virginia Lee Dinker

Spouse: Jay Everett How long member: 3 years Service: Leadership Woodmont, Bridge series committee, WTB, Nashville Food Project, Habitat for Humanity, Room in the Inn Occupation: Occupational Therapist Like most about WCC: Our warm, welcoming family of faith.

Deacon

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Spouse: Greg Guilfoy Children: Christina (15) How long member: 13 years Service: Room in the Inn - Chair, Deacon, Childrens Sunday School, WTB Shop Leader, Leadership Woodmont, Youth Committee Occupation: Insurance Underwriter Like most about WCC: Outreach opportunities. How long member: 15 years Service: Property Committee, Heavenly Helpers, Super Somebodies, Childrens Choir, Handbells Like most about WCC: The loving family.

Selena Guilfoy How long member: 43 years Service: Deacon, Medical Equipment Room Coordinator, Leadership Woodmont, WTB Occupation: Transactional Paralegal Like most about WCC: Enthusiasm, fellowship, energy and love that has been infused into the congregation by ministers. Other: Enjoy gardening, needlepoint, swimming and playing golf. Honey Hetzel Spouse: Bill Heyne Children: Billy (25), Christian (22) How long member: 18 years Service: Stephen Minister, The Bridge, Circle, Centre, Room in the Inn, SS Teacher, Deacon Occupation: Interior Designer Like most about WCC: The friendships of new and long time members, the generosity exhibited by Woodmont members within the church and the community both financially and thru service.

Jamie Huling

Spouse: Marty Jordan How long member: 3 years (attended since 1999) Service: For community: United Way Board, CASA, Frist Center, YMCA Foundation, YLC Like most about WCC: The presence of Christ in a warm casual atmosphere.

Roy Jordan Spouse: Pete Kyne Children: Rick, Jamie, Peter, Michael, Diane, Tim (all adults) How long member: 24 years Service: Heavenly Helpers, Super Sombodies, Mobile Meals, WTB, CWF, Wednesday Bible Study, GEMS, Meal/Flower delivery. Occupation: Homemaker Like most about WCC: The love, warmth and caring of our members.

Robin Heyne

Sandra Kyne

Meredith Hollomon

Spouse: Jay Hollomon Children: Lindsey (10); Grant (12) How long member: 5 years Service: Leadership Woodmont, Chair of Stewardship Campaign Occupation: Mother Like most about WCC: Warm, welcoming, loving place - a great place to raise our kids and provide a terrific church home.

Spouse: Jennifer Lackey How long member: 5 years Service: Vision Committee, Mens Wednesday Morning Group, Couples Tuesday Group Occupation: Regional ManagerMedical Device Start-up Like most about WCC: The community of faith and worship. Stuart Lackey

Spouse: Robert Howell Children: Amanda (19); Fletcher (14) How long member: 21 years Service: Room in the Inn, Habitat for Humanity, Nashville Food Project, Pumpkin Patch Occupation: Homemaker, Rug Sales Like most about WCC: Feels like family. Other: Excited about serving WCC. Barbie Howell Jennifer Lackey

Spouse: Stuart Lackey How long member: 5 years Service: Outreach Committee, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Medical Device Sales Like most about WCC: The people. This is the most caring congregation I have ever been a part of. We truly live out our mission of seeking God, sharing love and serving others.

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How long member: 10 years Service: Room in the Inn, WTB, Habitat for Humanity Occupation: Professional Studio Musician, Producer, Songwriter & Publisher Like most about WCC: Open approach to ministry and our dedication to outreach in our community. Other: Have never described myself as a church person, yet my membership at WCC has provided not only spiritual growth, but personal growth as well, that I believe wouldnt have taken place through any other venue.

Children: Kimber (16); Samantha (18) How long member: 1 year Service: Soup Sunday at The Bridge; Creative Team Occupation: Property Management Like most about WCC: Inclusiveness

Zsa Rockey Children: Chan (20), Amanda (17) How long member: 4 years Service: WTB, Nashville Food Project, Divorce Care Occupation: Sales RepresentativeCallaway Golf Company Like most about WCC: Atmosphere, community outreach, music, multiple worship services, community of faith. Doug Schoerke Spouse: Liz Smith Children: Ben (6); Hank (4) How long member: 12 years Service: Former Deacon, Hospitality Committee, Nursery Helper, Childrens SS, CYF Sponsor Occupation: School Administration/Coach Like most about WCC: The genuine care the people have for each other. Spouse: Keith Walker Children: Abigail (7), Hannah (5) How long member: 8 years Service: Preschool Sunday School teacher/helper, Nursery helper, WCC Moms Group, WTB, VBS Occupation: Corporate Banking/healthcare Finance Like most about WCC: Fellowship/Friendships, Childrens Ministry.

B James Lowry

Spouse: Donnie Creighton Norman How long member: 5 years Service: Walk thru Bethlehem Occupation: Criminal Court Judge Like most about WCC: The young atmosphere.

Seth Norman

Talbott Ottinger

Spouse: Jennifer Ottinger Children: Tennyson (2) How long member: 3 years Service: Pumpkin Patch Occupation: Attorney Like most about WCC: People, openness, sense of community and leadership. Very proud to be a member of WCC and we look forward to getting more involved with the church.

Chris Smith

Hope Walker Spouse: Talbott Ottinger Children: Tennyson (2) How long member: 3 years Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales Like most about WCC: Clays amazing gift to teach the Bible and the friendly welcoming people that make-up Woodmont. Jennifer Ottinger Janet Wall Spouse: Tallu Quinn Children: Lulah (9 months) How long member: 18 years Service: Chancel Choir Occupation: School Librarian Like most about WCC: Strong Community Robbie Quinn Cathy Williams

Spouse: Chris Wall Children: Will Dunn (17); Michael Dunn (22); Jared Wall (19); Taylor Wall (22) How long member: 17 years Service: Divorce Care Facilitator; WTB; Pumpkin Patch, Childrens SS; WCPS Volunteer Occupation: School, Community/Church Volunteer Like most about WCC: Woodmont is warm, welcoming and accepting to all who wish to enrich their relationship with Jesus Christ.

How long member: 38 years Service: Fellowship Events Chair, SS Teacher, Leadership Woodmont, Circle Leader, Board Secretary, WCPS Board Chair, Former Deacon Occupation: Administrator/Travel Consultant for Vanderbilt University Like most about WCC: The love and acceptance for everyoneI see God in so many faces at Woodmont.

Join us Next Wednesday, June 5th!

5:30 p.m. Gospel Sing-A-Long (Gathering Hall) 6:15 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Room 200) 7:00 p.m. After Supper Devotional Led by Clay Stauffer (Room 200)

Introduction to Woodmont
Sunday, June 9 @ 12:15 p.m. (Boardroom)
We invite you to join us for a free lunch and discussion about our church's core beliefs and history. Free childcare will be provided if requested in advance (297-8563).

2013SummerReadingList

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, June 2 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service
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VBS 2013 Registration

Theme: "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together" Dates/Times: July 9-12, 2013 /9:00 a.m. to Noon Ages: 3 years old as of July 9, 2013 through completed 4th grade Child Registration: www.WoodmontVBS.com Deadline to register is Sunday, June 9th! Volunteering: We'd love to have your help behind the scenes or teaching a class. If you'd like to volunteer, please sign up at www.WoodmontVBS.com VBS at Woodmont will take children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world's fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God's love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. Children will be introduced to special places from all over the world and discover that we are all neighbors and all children of God. Everywhere Fun Fair features exciting attractions such as interactive Bible storytelling, global games, rockin' music, super science, cool crafts, and more! During VBS kids will learn what it means to be a good neighbor with the following daily themes: Neighbors are friendly Neighbors are giving Neighbors are bold Neighbors are forgiving Neighbors are welcoming

Special ChristQuest Summer Lessons

Children who have completed 1st through 4th grade are invited to join for a "Spark Summer" adventure! Join Ms. Maggie Sheridan and the ChristQuest teachers on a summer adventure through the Bible. The theme, Splash in Gods Word, immerses kids in scripture through faith-filled games, science activities, crafts, music and more!

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Bulletin Board
Elders Prayer Corner Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, May 29 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR) Thursday, May 30 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms) Sunday, June 2 8:15 a.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, June 3 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) 6:30 p.m. WCC Board Meeting (BR) Tuesday, June 4 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 11:00 p.m. CWF General Meeting (105/DH) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus) The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
Trust in God at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. All our choirs and musicians who share their gifts through music for each one of us as we praise God together The 2013 Nominations for new leaders of Officers, Board Members, Deacons, and Elders Our ministers who will be moving in new directions and responsibilities The Oklahoma tornado victims and all the volunteers from the country who have gone to help Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont Prayer, Presence and Peace

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: George Spry, Vanderbilt NEW CONCERNS: Angela Sharp, friend of Jeremy Pratt Kate Hendrick, granddaughter of Jim & Betsy Hendrick CONTINUING CONCERNS: Chance Allen Steve Smith Henry Gindt Eddie Harris Roy Stauffer Gary Thompson Hale Hooper Yot Williams Beverly Small Peggy Johnson Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Colin Fletcher, son of Marcella Derryberry Jo-Ann Tolle, mother of Steve LaForge Bill Carpenter, Jr., father of Bill Carpenter, III, Stallworth Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Life Care Center of Old Hickory Margaret Hopper, grandmother of Mari-Kate Hopper Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella Derryberry David Akers, son of Jean Akers Barbara Vial, sister of Beth Sowell, Littleton, CO Mary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy Carpenter, Woodcrest
Continuing Concerns continued

Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung SYMPATHY TO: George Spry on the death of his wife, Susan Spry, on Friday, May 24. Susan was mother to Sarah Belsito Allen and Mary Susan MacAllister. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 30, from 10:30 a.m. in the Gathering Hall until the time of the service at 12:00 noon in the Sanctuary. Robbie Richardson and family on the death of her husband, Mark Richardson Jr., on Monday, May 20. A private graveside service was held Thursday, May 23, in Lynnville, TN. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know.

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date May 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 Sunday School 289 239 252 230 Total Atd. 745 843 685 642 Operating $ 59,045 $ 24,393 $ 57,649 $ 15,440

DEACON SCHEDULE
June 2, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Kristen Malone 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry 11:00 - Rich Sanderson 9:30 - Jack Derryberry 11:00 - TBA 11:00 a.m. Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Jeremiah Pyron Mart Sesler Monte Good Glenn Kiger Mary Kiger
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

June 2, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: June 2, 2013 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching "Paul's Letter to the Romans" Sermon Series: "The Human Dilemma" Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41; Romans 7:14-25 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching "Tough Questions" Sermon Series: "The Old Testament: What's Up With That?" Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Weekly Prayer Partner First Christian Church, Oak Ridge, TN

9:30 a.m. Steven McGinty David Reynolds Grant Smothers Katherine Hartle Gerard Stranch Patty Stranch Betty McHugh Anne-Marie Farmer

9:30 a.m. Kathy Patten and Alan Sowell 11:00 a.m. Nicole Clayton and Chip Phinizy 5:45 p.m. Betty White

Rich Sanderson David Stewart Laura Dovan Scott Holley Liz Holley

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge" Thom Schuyler, Youth Director Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min. Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Stasia Spivy, Receptionist Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Steven Austin, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.