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Volume 41, Issue 14 April 5-7th

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
April 8, 2013

Chi Rho Spring Retreat @ Bethany Hills

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

Sunday, April 7
Disciples Class Confession of Faith
Baptism Sunday is May 19th!

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

(Pictured are 11 of 13 in the class; not pictured: Melanie McConnell and Delana King)

Welcome to Our New Members!

woodmontchristian.org

Cory Short & Beth Wiener

Bret, Melissa & Caroline Taveau

Generations of Generosity by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Here is a timeless truth the church continues to count on the generosity and commitment of its members to make ministry possible. The only way we can do all the things that we do here at Woodmont is through each of our gifts. Traditional worship, contemporary worship, small groups, music ministries, Bible study, pastoral care, Stephen's ministry, children's ministry, youth ministry, young adult ministry, adult education, mission trips, outreach grants, Walk thru Bethlehem, Habitat Builds, Room In the Inn, Nashville Food Project, Morgan Scott Project, building maintenance, heat and AC, electric bills, you name it we all play a role in supporting Woodmont. This summer, we will celebrate the 70th birthday of our church. For generations now, the generosity of Woodmont members has moved our church forward year after year. Our spring stewardship campaign "Generations of Generosity" is now under way and we will have commitment Sunday on April 28th. I ask you to please prayerfully consider making a financial commitment to support the mission and ministry of Woodmont in the upcoming year. We count on pledge commitments so that we can plan our budget accordingly and responsibly. It is always

easy to sit back and say, "Somebody else will pay for it. Besides, other people have more money than me." However, if everybody did that, where would the church be? As Christians, we should take the words and teachings of Jesus seriously and he had a lot to say about the subject of money and generosity and how it is tied to the spiritual life. In the Sermon on the Mount he reminds us, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." (Matt 6:21). I am also encouraging you to join me in reading Adam Hamilton's book Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity. We have copies available at SpireBooks or you can download it for your kindle or ipad. Megan and I give sacrificially to this church because we believe whole-heartedly in our mission and in what we are doing on this corner and beyond. Woodmont changes lives every day! Please join me in helping support and move our church forward. Blessings,

A Word From Jay & Meredith Hollomon Stewardship Chairs

Dear Woodmont Member, How do I pledge a commitment? The coming fiscal year represents the 70th Anniversary of Woodmont Christian Church. We have enjoyed the good fortune of growth in numbers and long-standing impact to our community. Thanks to each of you and those before us, we continue to grow in our mission and in our faith. We appreciate your contribution of time, talent and treasure to our rich history. Our church family has been blessed over the years to support ministries and initiatives that make a critical difference in our community. In celebration of this milestone, the theme of the 2013-2014 Stewardship Campaign is "Generations of Generosity." During the month of April, culminating with Commitment Sunday on April 28th, commitment cards will be collected in the offering plate. A commitment card is enclosed and you can find one in the pew pocket. Pledges can also be submitted electronically on the website www.woodmontchristian.org or emailed to pledge@woodmontcc.org.

Matthew 6:21 says, "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Since joining Woodmont several years ago, we've proudly participated in the Stewardship Campaign and gladly made our commitment this past week. Please join us in Why make a commitment? committing to Woodmont and continuing the strong tradition of generosity started 70 years ago. Feel free to contact either of us The programs, services and ministries of Woodmont can only or the church office with any questions regarding the be accomplished with the financial commitments of members Campaign. like yourself. Each of these ministries requires financing and must be planned in advance. The Finance Committee relies on Blessings, commitments from members to assess current programs and plan for the coming year. Ideally, every family unit is encouraged to participate in the campaign to help us accomplish our mission.
The Spire is published weekly by: Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 Visit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9319 email: wcc@woodmontcc.org Kim Adair, Editor Copyright 2013

An Act of the Apostles by Thom Schuyler, Youth Director

The Season of Lent, the Solemnity of Holy Week and the Celebration of Easter Morning are now recent and beautiful memories. I commend my spirited co-workers and this committed congregation for coming together in so many ways to open your hearts to the Power of the Resurrection! However, this is not the time to slip into spiritual indifference. Let us be reminded that Christ's Church was very much founded and premised upon the forty days following Easter In Acts 1:3 Luke begins his account of the earliest days of The Church by stating "He presented Himself to them and offered many convincing proofs that He was alive appearing to them over a period of forty days." In I Corinthians 15 Paul tells us that the resurrected Jesus appeared to over 500 people in one setting. It is inconceivable to me that a movement as profound and long-lasting as Christianity would have found its footing without the Reality of the Resurrection. Simply put, it was life-threatening to be an early believer, day in and day out, week-after-week, non-stop. Facing a sword, a spear, starvation, wild animals, fire, crucifixion and all manner of unspoken horrors, they must have witnessed something extraordinary and that something was a man that had defeated the grave. Within such a dangerous environment it is logical that this small community of believers remained committed to one another. They met together daily to pray and share meals and were careful to ensure that everyone was safe and had their basic needs provided. Once again, Luke offers the context: "All believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need" (Acts 2:44-45). This is the humble beginning of the faith that we continue to embrace so many centuries on. We live in a very different world, of course. Drive down any major thoroughfare in Nashville, with a church or two on every corner, and it is abundantly clear that we are free to worship as we choose. But the fundamental practices of that early church are still vitally important and it has been my observation that we carry on those traditions exceedingly well at Woodmont: we come together regularly for prayer and meditation, share meals and do an excellent job of taking care of our own (and many beyond our immediate community). Amen! As we each consider the commitment we can make on Stewardship Sunday may The Lord open our eyes to the needs within our walls, in our local community and across the globe. Let us be generous with every kind of resource we have been given. xo - Thom

Tears by Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse

I read once that tears connect the body with the soul in a way few things can. I think this is profound. Tears are the body's physical response to emotion. Some people cry when they are happy, and others cry when they are sad. For both types of people, tears are a result of being overcome with emotion. Tears are not something to be ashamed of, but instead they are a gift that allows us to more fully experience our emotions. I think at times tears, especially tears of sadness, allow us to connect with God. When we feel broken, tears may be the only thing we have left to give and serve as a prayer. Tears are a beautiful expression of love, happiness, sorrow, and pain. They are pure and innocent and help us to connect with what remains pure and innocent in each of us. ~Mary Clare

Woodmont Outreach Grants Committee The Outreach Grants committee met last week, and they awarded the following grants:
Christian Church of TN Leaving the Cocoon Nashville Food Project Nashville Rescue Mission Room in the Inn World Convention Troop 55, B.S.A. Ministers Discretionary Fund Education for Cauvin Pierre

WCC YOUTH
Youth This Week
(April 8-14)

Wednesday Night April 10

6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Food, Poverty, and Hunger in Nashville (BR) Led by Tallu Quinn (see more info below) Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) - Led by Katie Noss 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Letter to the Hebrews Bible Study (105) Led by Roy Stauffer

Wednesday, April 10 5:30 p.m. 5-Star Dinner 6:30 p.m. Bible Study in Room 235 7:30 p.m. Dismissal Sunday, April 14 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. JUBILATION 11:30 a.m. Chi Rho & CYF Sunday school Noon Dismissal 2:00 p.m. Meet at Woodmont to travel to the Annual CROP Walk at The Dragon Park. (Details to follow via email). 4:30 p.m. (approximate) Return to Woodmont Mark Your Calendars May 5: Youth Sunday & Senior Banquet Summer Church Camp Schedule June 2-8: CYF June 30-July 6: Eighters July 21-27: Chi Rho

Sunday School April 14

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) "The Mustard Seed" - Led by Roy Stauffer Challenge Class (200) "Acts of the Apostles" - Led by Bob Herrick Young Adult Class (Boardroom) Led by Rob Quinn Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) "Real Hope: How to Find It and How to Keep It" Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer 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) "Wheat & Tares" - Led by Roy Stauffer Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King Book Discussion: "I Knew Jesus Before He Was a Christian"

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

Menu - April 10 Marinated Pork Tenderloin Savory Herbed Stuffing Corn Pudding
Mixed Green Salad

Food,Poverty,andHungerClass

Apricot Nectar Cake The Best Chocolate Cake Pizza for the kids

Menu - April 17 Mexican Chicken Casserole Delicious Black Beans and Rice Mixed Green Salad Southern Chess Squares Fudge Brownies Pizza for the kids

FiftymillionpeopleintheU.S. dontknowwheretheirnext mealiscomingfrom.APlace attheTable,anewfilmabout povertyandfoodinsecurityin America,examinestheissue ofhungerinourcountry throughthelensofthree peoplestrugglingwithfood insecurity.

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection

card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at sspivy@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.

JoinTalluQuinn,directorofTheNashvilleFoodProject, foraviewingofAPlaceattheTablethisWednesday, April10,at6:30p.m.intheBoardroom.

New Stewardship Series at The Bridge - April 14-28

Sermon Videos Now Available Online Each Week Click "Sermons" under the Worship menu to view and/or listen to the latest Woodmont sermons each week Were you out of town last Sunday? Forget an important quote you wanted to write down? Need some inspiration in the middle of your week? Check out the sermons page on the Woodmont website at www.woodmontchristian.org (under the "Worship" drop down menu). Beginning with the sermon from Easter Sunday, we will post both a video and an MP3 audio file of weekly sermons from the morning services and The Bridge. You can watch the sermon video online or download the audio file to your iPod or computer.

You are not alone If you need a confidential and caring Stephen Minister to talk with when you go through life's transitions or difficult times, call Kathy Patten (838-4957).

Visitation Group
The Visitation Group will meet on Monday, April 15th at 12:00 p.m. in Room 105. Please come and join us for a brief meeting and lunch before we leave to visit our special cares members. Call Liz Anne (373-4013), or e-mail (ginnis2@comcast.net) to let us know if you will be joining us.

WCCBookClub

TheAprilmeetingoftheWCCBookClubwillbeheld at10:30a.m.inRoom107onTuesday,April16th. GayleHugheswillleadadiscussionon HEARTOFDARKNESSbyJosephConrad.

Recommended Stewardship Reading

Clay recommends reading Enough by Adam Hamilton during the Stewardship Campaign. Enough is available to purchase in SpireBooks, Woodmont's Bookstore. SpireBooks is open on Sundays: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m./10:30 - 11:00 a.m./12:00 - 12:30 p.m. and on Wednesdays 5:15 - 5:45 p.m. Book Description: Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible's wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. In these pages are found the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This book could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.

An Evening for Africa

Come Celebrate H.O.P.E (Hunger, Orphans, Poverty, Education)
On Friday, April 19, 2013, at 6:00 pm, at the Disciples of Christ Historical Society, 1101 19th Avenue South, we are having a fundraiser to offer scholarships to individuals who wish to participate in a 10 day trip to offer hope to the people of Swaziland with Heart for Africa. Heart for Africa is a Christian non-profit 501(c)3 public charity that works alongside churches and children's homes in Swaziland. They provide care and hope for a future for children in this small African nation. Woodmont members have been supporting this effort with time, talent and treasure for a few years and we want to share this outreach effort with you. The evening will include a silent auction, a cork pull and outstanding musical entertainment by Andra Moran and friends. Thank you to those who have donated auction items. We are still looking for additional items. If you would like to donate something (a gift basket, jewelry or a service), help with the event, or make a donation, please let us know. It will be a fun evening with wine and appetizers. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made in advance as space is limited. For reservations or to learn more about this event contact Park Owen at 210-2367 or Mary Welsh Owen at 598-0770/mwowen@brookdaleliving.com To learn more about this amazing ministry go to http://www.heartforafrica.org.

GEMS
Tuesday, April 23 Noon Room 105 Catered Meal -- $8.00 This month our GEMS program will be presented by Woodmont member, Judge Seth Norman, founder of the first court-operated "Residential Drug Court" in the country. We will hear some of the success stories, as well as, how other states have adopted this program. This will be an informative and inspiring meeting. Mark your
GEMS

Menu: Betty B.'s Gazpacho Soup, Pimento Cheese Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread, Sweet Potato Chips, Warm Chocolate Pudding Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream *(A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win! )*

We look forward to seeing each of you at our upcoming (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize meeting. Remember: Visitors are welcome. Bring a friend! Important Reminder: Please make your reservations by Friday, April 19th Call Stasia at 297-8563 or Email her at sspivy@woodmontcc.org.
CWF General Meeting Program
Woodmont member, Margie Quin, who is a special agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, presented an eye-opening program at the CWF General Meeting last Tuesday about the underreported and misunderstood crime of sex trafficking in Tennessee. Meeting attendees were both appalled at the problem and proud of Margie's tremendous efforts in educating both law enforcement and the public about it.
Margie Quin answers questions after her presentation. A large attentive crowd listened to Margie's presentation.

The CWF program presenters with Sallie Walker and Sandra Carpenter.

Thursday, April 4

Disciples Class Overnight Retreat April 5-6

Chi Rho Spring Retreat @ Bethany Hills

April 5-7th

Registration Now Available!

April 27-28
First-ever overnight retreat at Bethany Hills just for Woodmont families! The whole family is invited for a weekend of fun and fellowship at this beautiful camp. Cost is only $40 for the whole family for food and lodging ($10 for each additional child). Register online at www.woodmontkids.com.

July 9-12
Children ages 3 and up (as of July 9) are invited to the "Everywhere Fun Fair" at Woodmont. Registration and more information is now available at www.WoodmontKids.com.

Happy Birthday To:

4/13 - Waller McMillin 4/18 - Dylan Gray

ChristQuest Memory Verse "And a voice from heaven said, "This is my son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.'"
(Matthew 3:17)

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers April 14th

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, April 10th 5:30 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, April 14th 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

ChristQuest Jesus' Baptism and Temptation Stars (2 Yrs) 10 Commandments Claire Drowota Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) Jesus Ascends Christi Williams Becky Griffith

Frogs (4 Yrs) Jesus appears to Thomas Kim Sheridan Joy & Gloria Jackson Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Jesus appears to Thomas Laurie Cooper Christy Hermann

Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Christy Brown 11:00 4th/5th Grade Class The Old Testament Saul to Prophets Ronda Hirst Donuts/Coffee Still Needed

Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, April 10 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. DivorceCare (Bay); Choir Practice (CR) Food, Hunger, and Poverty in Nashville (BR) Yoga (5 yr. old Room, KC) Leadership Woodmont (200) Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF) 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Bible Study (105) Thursday, April 11 Library Workday 10: 00 a.m. Sit & Stitch (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms) Sunday, April 14 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) 6:30 p.m. After The Bridge Soup & Salad Casual Dinner (DH) Monday, April 15 12:00 p.m. Visitation Group (105) 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) Tuesday, April 16 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 9:45 a.m. Women's Bible Study(100) 10:30 a.m. WCC Book Club (107) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (234) 6:30 p.m. Young Adults (Off-Campus)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
And from his fullness have we all received, grace upon grace. For the law

was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
H.O.P.E Project and the Morgan Scott Project The Habitat House Dedication Our CWF Circles and all the outreach projects they coordinate The Disciples Class who are preparing for Baptism and church membership 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: Gary Jones, father of Pam Groom, Louisville, KY Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Skyline Medical Center NEW CONCERN: Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung CONTINUING CONCERNS: Roy Stauffer Betty Brent Gary Thompson Lady Bird Amy Alexander Yot Williams Beverly Small Emily Duncan Jeannette Miller Peggy Johnson Hale Hooper, Richland Place Ron Stuve, friend of Karen & David Conrad Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella & Jack Derryberry Ann Bailey, aunt of Cynthia Arnholt Madeline Murphy, daughter of Mike & Susan Murphy CONGRATULATIONS TO: Keith & Brandy Meadows Gaines on the birth of their son, Donald Logan Gaines, on Wednesday, April 3. Brandy is part of the Woodmont childcare staff in the nursery.

GIVE THANKS: Graham Heilig, brother of Kirsten Lowe, home from Afghanistan Patty Hickerson, niece of Barbara Sullivan
MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat Malone Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve & Judy Wilson 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

*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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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date March 17 March 24 March 31 April 7 Sunday School 241 261 343 279 Total Atd. 692 799 1542 788 Operating $ 48,944 $ 18,060 $ 26,628 $ 42,425

DEACON SCHEDULE
April 14, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Kristen Malone 9:30 - Jay Hollomon 11:00 - Rich Sanderson 9:30 - Paul Hardin 11:00 - Leigh Ann Agee 11:00 a.m. George Keith Mart Sesler Jeremiah Pyron Watt Crockett Pam Harding Teri Diamond Jean Ramsey Paula Forcht
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

April 14, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: April 14, 2013

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Change Is Inevitable; Growth Is Optional" 9:30 a.m. Scripture: Acts 9:1-9; Philippians 3:12-15 Martha Galyon L.A. Galyon 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Faye Tevebaugh Generous Sermon Series Jack Derryberry Sermon Title: "Only a Matter of Time" Marcella Derryberry Scripture: James 2:14-19 Betty McHugh Laura Dovan Weekly Prayer Partner Tom Dovan Pleasants Christian Church, Rossville, TN

9:30 a.m. Alan Sowell and Hal Tevebaugh 11:00 a.m. Chip Phinizy and Richmond Williams 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

Rich Sanderson David Stewart Merillat Flowers Terri McConnell

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.