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Volume 41, Issue 44

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
November 4, 2013

Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 30th

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

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

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, November 3rd
Chi Rho Fall Retreat at Bethany Hills
November 1-3

Save the Date!

Thanks-and-Giving Meal
Sunday, November 24th 12:15 p.m. at South Hall

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Woodmont's Future by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Do you think about the future? I certainly do. I think about what God is calling our church to be and do in the years ahead. We have a wonderful seventy year history, a promising future, committed leadership, and a powerful mission statement: "Growing disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others." We live this out as a church and as individuals in so many ways, yet we should never stop thinking about how we can expand and grow our ministries and programs. This past summer, in the midst of discussing the need to renovate and enhance the entrance to our preschool, the Woodmont Board decided to go ahead and commission a Strategic Planning Committee to look at future ministries as they relate to the needs of our entire campus. This group has now been meeting for three months under the leadership of Cyril Stewart who is the Chair Elect of our congregation. Cyril has given decades of leadership and sacrifice to this church. As you might expect, the conversation so far has covered a variety of areas but the topics that seem to surface the most include the fact that we have a very overcrowded South Hall (housing The Nashville Food Project, AA, Room In the Inn, etc.), a need to enhance the preschool entrance, the ongoing challenge of multiple uses for Drowota Hall, the possibility of a Chapel, and our need for more multi-purpose space. It will be hard for us to simply maintain our current ministries in South Hall given the limited space. The entrance to our preschool is not up to par with the rest of our campus. Drowota Hall currently serves as a worship space for the Bridge, a fellowship hall, a gym, and a venue for many other events. A chapel in the round was a part of Woodmonts previous master plan and many still believe it would be nice to have. There are also discussions about future uses of Campbell West (The Parsonage), which is where my family currently lives. This list is certainly not exhaustive but these are the things that seem to come up over and over again. The Strategic Planning Committee is actively seeking the input of the congregation. We want feedback and ideas from the members. Anything that we do in the future at Woodmont needs to be the will of the Woodmont membership. There is a brief electronic survey that you are invited to fill out. To access this survey, you can either enter or click on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/strategicplanningsurvey. The members of the Committee are listed to the right so feel free to talk to or contact any of them. In forming the committee, we intentionally tried to find a mix of both long term members with institutional memory and newer members who bring a fresh perspective. We are certainly not in a hurry to get something done, but we do acknowledge that there are needs that must be addressed. Healthy churches are always looking to the future. We must be thankful for what we have accomplished over the years but always open to new ideas and possibilities. The words of the Apostle Paul in writing to the Corinthians hold true: "According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with care how to build on it. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one that has been laid; that foundation is Jesus Christ." (I Corinthians 3:10-11)

Blessings,

SURVEY - http://tinyurl.com/strategicplanningsurvey A hard-copy version of this survey can be found on Pages 7 and 8. If you prefer that method of response, please return your completed survey to the church office as soon as possible.

STATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE Mike Brent Trudy Carpenter Kasey Clymer David Conrad Karen Conrad Marcus Crider Laura Dovan Trey Flowers Chad Greer Mike Brent Trudy Carpenter Kasey Clymer David Conrad Karen Conrad Marcus Crider Laura Dovan Trey Flowers Chad Greer Charley Hankla Polly Keith Mary Kiger Kirsten Lowe Dave Malone Steve McHugh Mary Welsh Owen Jeremiah Pyron Tallu Quinn Jay Ramsey Robert Ramsey Pam Richardson Nick Small John Stauffer Cyril Stewart, Chair Emmie Thomas Lou Todd Alex Waddey

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Dear Woodmont by Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Dear Woodmont, doubts, and I'm infamous for believing that I am the CEO of my life instead of God. I want to meet the world with the noble part of my being, but I'm afraid the world gets a lesser version of the "Farrell" God created me to be. I think it's why I've always been drawn to St. Peter. First, because he was far from saintly in the beginning, just plain old Simon, the fisherman. But Jesus saw the potential of his noble soul and renamed him Cephas "the Rock" Peter.

We live in a culture that encourages perfection. Or at least the ruse of perfection. Thanks to Facebook, Instagram, and all the other virtual stages, we can present to the world a version of ourselves and our lives that make others drool. We can put up pictures of our kids beaming with angelic smiles and perfectly tied grosgrain ribbons, our son scoring the game's winning hockey goal, dreamy, The Bible is not a fan of airbrushing. The Peter we find in the sun-tanned family vacations, and gourmet dinners that would make Michelin-starred chefs envious. All things appear as pure Gospels was stubborn, self-absorbed, unfaithful, non-inclusive, and he flat out denied God, not once, but three times. Peter was bliss on Facebook, courtesy of the airbrush reality we live in. imperfect, clumsy in his faith and yet Jesus never stopped I wonder...when was the last time we considered putting up a believing in him. So there's hope for all of us! picture of our "real" lives? You know the ones where the two Holy Rollers make me nervous. You know the ones who have year old is running around the house like a crazed ape, and we lose our temper. Or the picture of your child's face, heart-gutted, all the answers and walk around as if they've already received when he didn't make the hockey team. Or how about a picture of their halo. Does the title, Pharisee, come to mind? I am much that dinner you fixed starring Kraft Mac & Cheese and pizza more comfortable with the likes of David, Peter, Saul, and Mary Magdalene...real people with imperfections and fragile faiths. It's pockets? darn hard to meet the world with a pure heart, to think of others I worry about our authenticity. What do we really gain from before yourself and your needs, to forgive, to keep offering up hope to the world, to be faithful to God and LOVE before airbrushing away the imperfections of our lives? anything else, and to welcome the pinch of sacrifice in our lives for God. Thankfully, God never asked for perfection, only Do we airbrush our faith too? authenticity. Like Peter, when we stumble in faith, we get back This past Sunday I wrote a communion meditation where I up and try again. confessed that I was clumsy (I am the one who managed to sprain To be authentic and worthy to bear God's holy image, we both ankles within the same week and had to wear my Tretorns to the prom!). But what I was really talking about was my must admit our imperfections and clumsiness in faith. No clumsiness in faith. I want to be a person on this planet that I can airbrushing allowed! We are in this together! The reward is love. admire. More importantly, that God can admire. But so often I Live in Hope, Farrell miss the mark. If I am authentic, no airbrushing, then you can't miss my imperfections. I struggle with pride, envy, forgiveness,

Story by Carla Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth

I am a story addict. I love a good story in any form. I love good fiction, good television, good movies, and good songwriting. For me, the best stories are the ones that make me feel like I have been inserted into the narrative. When I start to feel like the characters are my friends and I just want to keep reading or watch them succeed, that's how I know it's a good story. This is one of the reasons I love Comic Cons, costumes and Halloween! I get the chance to see which stories are affecting those around me; super heroes, pirates, princesses and movie characters. You can see from my picture this week that I dressed as one of my favorite characters, Doctor Who!
Like I said, I'm a story addict and my favorite stories of all are the real ones. I love that I get to be part of so many people's stories but most importantly I love to learn another person's story. Where did they come from? What have been their struggles and successes? What are they passionate about? I am convinced that if I can have enough time to learn your story and share a little of mine with you then we can find common ground no matter what our differences! This is why I love youth ministry! I get to learn each student's story and we become part of each other's narrative. There are usually only a few degrees of separation between our differences and our similarities and one of my great passions is to help teens understand that there is always common ground. We all have a story, there is a reason we all tick the way we do and every person's story is worth being a part of. As my Halloween inspiration once said: "We're all stories in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?" ~ Doctor Who ~Carla

5-Star Dinner Wednesday Nights 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

This Wednesday, November 6th
Italian Baked Ziti Parslied Carrots Caesar Salad Moist Coconut Cake Healthy Fudge Brownies Pizza for the kids

Next Wednesday, November 13th

Mexican Chicken Casserole Fiesta Beans Salsa and Chips Chopped Mexican Salad with Lime Dressing Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Pizza for the kids Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection
card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon. Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.

Adult Education
Wednesday Night - November 6th
6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Bible Study on Galatians (200) Led by Michael Whittington "The Jesus Way: Presence, Purpose, Practice" (100) Led by Beth Pattillo and Sandy Smith Intro to Mindfulness: reap the health benefits of learning how to switch between the "doing" mode and the "being" mode (Healthy Living, Part 2) (105) Led by Dr. Tom Patten NEW CLASS - Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts? (BR) Led by Justin Gung Enrollment is Limited. Please contact Justin at jgung@woodmontcc.org today to join the class!

Sunday School - November 10th

Jimmy Wilferth, President of Heart for Africa is speaking at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes (Both Roys classes and Bob Herricks class) this weekend. Jimmy and his wife, Chrisy, were the trip leaders this year for the mission trip to Swaziland that Sarah and Caroline Drury, Renee Porier, Laura Wasson, and Park and I went on. He is such a good guy and has amazing stories. He truly has a heart for God. ~Mary Welsh Owen

11:00 a.m.
Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer Reflections (200) Guest Teacher: Jimmy Wilferth, President of Heart for Africa Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King "Islam" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

9:30 a.m.
Disciples & Challenge Classes Combined (105) Guest Teacher: Jimmy Wilferth, President of Heart for Africa Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

In this DVD study, Andy Stanley builds a biblical case for five things God uses to grow BIG faith. Part One: "Big Faith" Matthew 8:5-10 - (Andy Stanley) The series will be on Andy Stanley's study called Five things Part Two: "Practical Teaching" God Uses to Grow Your Faith: Imagine how different your Matthew 7:24-27 - (Andy Stanley) outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you. Imagine how differently you would respond Part Three: "Providential Relationships" Proverbs 13:20 - (Andy Stanley) to difficulties, temptations, and even good things if you knew Part Four: "Private Disciplines" with certainty that God was in all of it and was planning to Matthew 6:2-4, Mark 1:35 - (Andy Stanley) leverage it for good. In other words, imagine what it would be like to have PERFECT faith.

Pathways Sunday School Class New 6-Week Series

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Part Five: "Personal Ministry" Matthew 14:19-21 - (Andy Stanley) Part Six: "Pivotal Circumstances" James 1:2-4, John 11:1-45 - (Andy Stanley)

somethings who are seeking spiritual and practical guidance on our journey of faith. We watch video lessons and then have good discussions. Come join us! We meet at 11a.m. in the Boardroom on the 2nd floor (just past the Gathering Hall).

The Pathways Class is designed for parents of kids pre-school Please contact Wendell and Christy Brown (478-3103) or Tom through high school. We are an energetic group of 3050 and Laura Dovan (815-9090) with any questions.

"SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS" WORKSHOP

Separated? Divorced? Post Bad Breakup? All Alone? Our new video seminar and afternoon workshop may be just what you need this holiday season! Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall will offer specific tips and helpful discussion in a confidential group format. Please join us for Lunch and Seminar on Sunday, November 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in The Bay Room. You may make a reservation by calling the church office @ 297-8563.

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, November 6th 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Group: Youth Led Worship (Jubilation Room) Sunday, November 10th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir - rehearse for regular performances at WCC and for the summer choir tour trip 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School - weekly scripture based lessons taught by Carla (Chi-Rho) and Trey (CYF) Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch - Off-Campus 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service - Drowota Hall Tuesday, November 12th 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Pumpkin Patch Thank You

Thanks to everyone who worked a shift, baked bread, unloaded, and cleaned up this year's Pumpkin Patch. Together we raised $6,287.00 for the upcoming mission trip to Guatemala! Since our last mission trip to Guatemala in 2011, we have raised a grand total of $18,650.60 from the Pumpkin Patch (2011, 2012, and 2013 sales), which means a mission trip scholarship of more than $500 per student. Great work, Woodmont!

Queen of the Pumpkin Patch

Please join us in thanking Cindy Walker for all of her hard work heading up this year's Pumpkin Patch. Cindy spent countless hours organizing the pumpkin delivery, shifts, bread, money, and cleanup. We couldn't have done it without her!

Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Caroline McDonald. Caroline is back home in Nashville after six years away and is excited to be a part of the youth group. She grew up going to Vine Street Christian Church, and began simultaneously attending both Woodmont and Vine Street's youth group events her freshmen year of high school. (Lots of youth group love!) She currently works at Sony/ATV and also enjoys yoga, running, and writing for a music magazine.

Youth Group Halloween Party

at the Parsonage - hosted by Clay and Megan Stauffer

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

As you all know, our ministers do not work a traditional Monday-Friday work week. Theyre at work all day Sunday as well as many evenings for meetings, etc. Below is a list of the days our ministers try to recharge their ministry by observing a Sabbath their day of rest. If you need to speak with a minister immediately about an issue, you may want to consult this list so that you are able to get an answer more quickly. We also invite you to keep them in your prayers during their weekly day off for Sabbath time. Clay Stauffer Tuesday Trey Flowers Thursday Justin Gung Friday Roy Stauffer Friday Farrell Mason Tuesday Thom Schuyler Friday and Saturday Carla Schooler Friday Andra Moran Friday; Stephen Daniel King Friday

Fresh Christmas Wreaths

Boy Scout Troop 92 will begin taking orders for Christmas Wreaths this Sunday, November 10th , from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Gathering Hall. Orders will be taken on Sundays November 10-24. The wreaths are 24" in diameter and the cost this year is $25. Wreaths can be picked up on Sunday, December 1, under the Porte-Cochre on the South end of the building.

CWF Circle Meetings Tuesday, November 12th

Circle #1 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Mary Keith (3619 General Bate Drive, 37204) Circle #2 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105 Circle #3 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Longview Mansion at Lipscomb (811 Caldwell Lane, 37204)

Circle #4 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Pat Malone (4012 Newman Place, 37204). Co-hostess: Barbara Stewart. The speaker will be Jamie Berry of Goodwill Industries. Members are asked to bring a gently used item from their homes to donate to Goodwill. Circle #6 & #7 Joint meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Jan Shockey (6005 Johnson Chapel Rd, Bwd 37027). Co-hostess: Susan Batson. Program: Sarah Drury speaking on Swaziland.

Strategic Planning Survey

This past summer, the Woodmont Board commissioned a Strategic Planning Committee to talk about the future, our hopes and dreams, as well as our facility needs and challenges. Over the past few months, Cyril Stewart and the Strategic Planning Committee have been actively meeting on a monthly basis. The discussions have been exciting and energizing. As you know, we have a very busy and active church with many excellent ministries and programs. Space is always a challenge and a good challenge to have. This committee is now actively seeking the feedback of our leadership and our members. Please take the time to complete this brief survey that will help us move forward in this process. We value your input and ideas and we want the voice of the congregation to be at the center of this process.

1. How Long have you been a member of Woodmont Christian Church? Not a member, just visiting Less than 1 year 1-5 years 5-10 years more than 10 years 2. What is your age? Under 18 18 to 24 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 65 to 74 75 or above

3. Do you have children under the age of 30? Yes No 4. If yes, how old are your children? (Choose all ranges that apply) 5 years old or younger 6 to 10 years old 10 to 15 years old 15 to 20 years old 20 to 25 years old 25 to 30 years old 5. Are your children active at Woodmont? If not, are there programs the church could start to reach them? If so, please make a suggestion. Yes No _____________________________________________________________

6. If Woodmont were to build or acquire another facility, how important is it to you that the facility was: On the current campus? In close proximity of the current campus? (within 3 miles at least) Not in close proximity of the current campus but in Nashville? Possibly outside the city of Nashville? Extremely Important Extremely Important Important Indifferent Against Strongly Against Strongly Against

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7. What is the most important ministry you see coming out of Woodmont or associated by a Woodmont Church member? (Select all that apply) Sunday Worship Nashville Food Project Habitat for Humanity The Bridge Stephen Ministry Youth Group Young Adult Group Woodmont Preschool Walk Thru Bethlehem Vacation Bible School Small Groups Wednesday Night Activities Other (please specify) ______________________________________________________

8. If a facility were built or acquired, what ministry would you like to see that facility focused on? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________

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Thank you for your valuable input!

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WALK THRU BETHLEHEM 2013

Please complete a form for each participant. Spots will be filled on a first come; first served basis. Some roles fill quickly. Return your form soon for best selection.

Name: Phone: E-mail: Age: (If under 21) Thise-mailischeckedregularly Ihaveacostumeathome

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This sheet may be returned in the offering plate, faxed to 297-9319, or mailed to the church at 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215. For questions, call the church office 297-8563 or Steve Smith 414-5899 or e-mail, steve@sska.com.

Whether you're an Olympic athlete or have never been skiing before, you won't want to miss the memories made on the...

1st Annual Woodmont Youth Group (6th-12th grade)

Ski Trip
Hidden Valley Ski Center Wildwood, MO
Join us for the first annual Woodmont Youth Group Ski Trip December 30-January 1! ITENERARY
Mon. Dec. 30 o 8:00am Loading o o o o o o o o o o

We are travelling to the Hidden Valley Ski Center in Wildwood, Missouri for three days of skiing and fellowship.

Tue. Dec. 31 (continued) o 6:45pm Dinner o o o o 8-9:00pm Swimming & hot tub 9:30pm Devotional 1:00am Hotel 10:15pm Depart for fireworks

8:30am Depart Woodmont 11:30am Lunch, Western Sizzlin, Marion, IL. 12:30pm Depart for hotel Louis Airport 3:00pm Hotel check in, Crowne Plaza, St. 3:45pm Depart, dressed for Snow Tubing Park, Wildwood, MO.

Wed. Jan. 1 o o o o

4:30pm Snow Tubing, Hidden Valley Tube 7:30pm Depart for hotel 8:15pm Dinner (TGI Friday's) 10:30pm Devotional 9-10pm Swimming & hot tub

8:30am Breakfast (included) & packing 9:30am Devotional 10:00am Check out and depart hotel

11:00am Ski/Snowboard Hidden Valley etc.)

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9:00am Breakfast buffet 10:30am Depart for Hidden Valley Ski Area Lunch 11:15am Arrival, ski and snowboard fitting 5:00pm Return equipment 5:30pm Depart for hotel

7:00pm Dinner break (fast food) 11:30pm Estimated arrival Woodmont

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

o o o o o o What if I don't know how to Ski/Snowboard? No worries! A lesson is included in your registration fee. What's included in my fee? Basically everything except for any extra money you may want to bring for souvenirs or snacks! How will I get there? We will provide transportation via bus and/or van Who gets to go? All Woodmont CC Youth are welcome on this trip, both CYF and Chi Rho. Will adults be there? Yes! Trey, Carla and several of our Youth Sponsors will be leading the trip. How do I register? You can find registration info at www.WoodmontCCyouth.com

COST
The total cost of $450 includes ski lift/rental/lessons, hotel, transportation, meals, and sponsor costs. Financial-needs scholarships are available to active members of the youth group. Payments can be made of $150 due upon registration, $150 due by 11/15, and $150 due by 12/15 (or as arranged with the youth ministers). Payments can be made by check (to Woodmont Christian Church with "Youth Ski Trip" in the memo line) or by credit card through the church website by clicking here. (make sure to include student's name in the Notes box).

Register at www.WoodmontCCyouth.com

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers November 10th

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, November 6th 5:15 p.m. - Grace Notes Choir Practice 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, November 10th 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 6:30 p.m. - After The Bridge Soup

9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) David Claire Drowota Jane Clay & Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Moses Sarah Drury Becky Griffith Frogs (4 Yrs) Exile and Return Kim Sheridan Gloria or Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Exile and Return Betty White Rebecca DiNapoli 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Sarah Drury 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

11/8 - Ben Smitherman 11/11 - Nix Joyner

Memory Verse: The Lord said to Samuel, Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature for the Lord does not see as mortals see. They look on outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. I Samuel 16:1-13

Trunk or Treat
Wednesday, October 30th

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Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, November 6 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Jubilation Rm) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); Galatians Class (200); DivorceCare (The Bay) "The Jesus Way" (100); Intro to Mindfulness Healthy Living, Part 2 (105) Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts!? (BR) Stephen Ministry (107, Campbell Stone and Library) Thursday, November 7 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, November 10 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) 6:30 p.m. After The Bridge Soup Dinner (DH) Monday, November 11 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) Tuesday, November 12 6:30 a.m. CYF Guys Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone) 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 Meeting (105) Circles 1, 3, 4, 6 & 7 (Off-Campus) Childcare (Nursery) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (105)
If life is getting you down and you need a Christian friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers are trained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:

All to take time to enjoy the awe of nature's fall beauty Healing for those who are suffering Gratitude for God's presence in every moment Everyone to find purpose and peace in their daily lives

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Lorene Schroeder, friend of Gail Crockett, Vanderbilt NEW CONCERN: Jack King, brother of Doug King, Atlanta, GA CONTINUING CONCERNS: Lindsey Cooper Anne Mitchell Ellis Stokes Honey Hetzel Carol Parsons Mike Wright Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Maddie Murphy Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Rebecca Bell, mother of Bell Newton Dottie Swatek, friend of Faye Tevebaugh David Kline, friend of Don Rollins Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson SYMPATHY TO: Richard & Ellen Anderson on the passing of Ellen's mother, Esther Schmidt, on Thursday, October 31, in River Rouge, MI. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for early spring. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett 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

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns will now only be listed for up to one month. If you wish to have a continuing concern remain on the list after one month, please renew your request each month by calling the church office.*

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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BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3 Sunday School 260 274 290 316 Total Atd. 653 698 744 772 Operating $ 22,026 $ 36,335 $ 16,430 $ 38,263

DEACON SCHEDULE
November 10, 2013
Communion Prep: Nora Rich Service Coordinator: 9:30 - George Keith 11:00 - Jeremiah Pyron Video Camera: 9:30 - Barbie Howell 11:00 - Nora Rich 9:30 a.m. Roy Jordan Terri McConnell Scott Holley Liz Holley Steven McGinty Milly Moore Betty McHugh Chris Smith 11:00 a.m. Katie Johnson Bob Garrard Don Mitchell Meredith Hollomon Pam Hardin Monte Good Jamie Huling Jean Ramsey 5:45 p.m. Kasey Clymer Mark Clymer Jennifer Lackey Stuart Lackey Rich Sanderson

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

November 10, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: November 10, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Marriage, Families and Healthy Relationships" Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:4 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Jimmy Wilferth (President of Heart for Africa), preaching "Gratitude Attitude" series Weekly Prayer Partner

9:30 a.m. Hal Tevebaugh and Chip Phinizy 11:00 a.m. Emmie Thomas and Mart Sesler 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

Bellevue Christian Church, Nashville, TN

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

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