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April 5, 2016
The SpireArticle: Clay Stauffer, pg 2Baptism Photos, pg 3Birthdays, pg 4WCC Kids/Youth, pg 5News and Events, pg 6Classes, pg 7Cares & Upholding Our Church, back cover
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others.
WelcomingOutstanding worshipOutreachDifferent traditionsMission and ministryOn the moveNurturingTransforming
Core Values
MissionStatement
In This Edition
Woodmont Christian Church • Church Office: 615.297.8563www.woodmontchristian.org • 3601 Hillsboro Road • Nashville, Tennessee 37215
2016 Disciples Class • Baptism Sunday • April 3, 2016
Grace Alexander Henry Cropp Andrew Dovan
Anna Kate SoaresJackson SchmutzMay Queener
Hudson Haile Julia Hermann Grant McConnell Fletcher Mosley
Cannon Drake
Child Dedication • April 3, 2016Walter Thomas Earnest
with parentsMatthew and Moragn Earnest
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We have now kicked off our spring stewardship campaign “Living Generously…Changing Lives.” The campaign takes place this time every year to support the operating budget of Woodmont Christian Church that will begin July 1, 2016. I am grateful to Tom and Kathy Patten for chairing the campaign again this year. Sunday, April 24th will
be Commitment Sunday and we ask that you prayerfully consider making a commitment to support the mission and ministries of our church. This is how we responsibly set our budget (based on the commitments). Everything that we do here is dependent upon the generosity of our congregation. Megan and I proudly support Woodmont financially because we believe in our church’s mission: “Seeking God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others” and because we understand the importance of stewardship. We know that lives are changed and transformed on a daily basis. We love what Montgomery and Clayton are learning in Sunday School and at the Preschool. We love the different worship styles that our church offers each week. We take pride in the Habitat Houses built, Morgan Scott Mission Trips, Guatemala sponsorships, outreach grants, meals served by the Nashville Food Project, Room In the Inn, hosting AA, Al Anon, Divorce Care, and so many other groups. We are thankful for the children’s ministry, the youth ministry, young adult
ministry, adult education opportunities, small groups, music ministries, and fellowship events that happen. We are thankful for the friendships that we have been blessed to form at Woodmont, realizing that strong friendships at church make life much more enjoyable. We all play a role in moving our church forward and keeping all of these ministries alive.
In recent years, we have been blessed to grow in our stewardship levels at Woodmont, even during challenging economic times. This has been a collaborative effort, with everybody stepping up and doing their part. Sacrificial giving is a part of following Christ. Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Living is giving. All of us work together to make all of these ministries possible. Every gift counts, no matter the size. Below this article is a chart that reflects our recent growth.
Every year, our stewardship goal is simple: keep moving forward. Research now shows us that the church must compete more than ever before for the charitable dollar. One truth remains: only church people will support the ministries of the church. I invite you to join with me this month in making a commitment to support the mission and ministries of Woodmont for another year. Thank you for your generosity. Please know that your generosity is greatly appreciated, it makes a difference, and is changing many lives on a daily basis!
Blessings,
Living Generously…Changing Lives by Clay Stauffer
They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous
and ready to share, thus storing up
for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they
may take hold of the life that really is life.
I Timothy 6:18-19
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And special thanks to their mentors!Lockwood BarrMarcus Crider
Lynda GlascockJ.B. Haile
Wendall HolderDonovan McAbee
Anne MitchellJason PittsMart Sesler
Grace Alexander Henry Cropp Andrew Dovan Cannon Drake
Hudson Haile Julia Hermann Grant McConnell Fletcher Mosley
Anna Kate SoaresJackson SchmutzMay Queener
Congratulations to the 2016 Disciples Class on Their Baptisms!
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1 Barbara SullivanDawson Dimit
2 Bonnie FarrarAaron PittsTate RichBradley ChurchEmily Patten
3 Faye TevebaughAmy ShafferStuart BrentSuzanne SmothersStella Bugg
4 Pam ZimmermanWalter WhiteGrace Richardson Johnson
5 Lee CorneliusWilliam LilesKaty Quinn
6 Tom WoodardCharley HanklaJoy HaughtChip PhinizyGene RegenGinger MaySeth NormanEli Fengler-WardCharlie WebbJim HesterScott Gupton
7 Sue Ann MooreBecca Gossett
8 Ray DickersonMontgomery Cate HamburgLaura Fitzgerald
9 Lin FolkSteven StroupEllen ThomasKathy GibsonLucinda HolleySherrie HarrisHollie GrayJackson GuptonMadison GuptonMichelle Milam
10 Jim AlexanderElizabeth HinesScott ToncrayAngie KinmanJarrett Schmitt
11 Dottie HetzelPhillip MontgomeryDavid Montgomery
12 Paul Rising13 Lissa McHugh
Harvey WhiteMarcus CriderJoseph Waller McMillinBert Hensley
14 Julie HowellMike FullerLevon HillHenley Hill
Rosemary Weldon15 Cole Diamond16 Janice Ward
Louisa HarrisMary OverstreetChristie HarrisonWilliam Billington III
17 Jim PhillipsKailey Hand
18 Gayle HughesStephen QuinnMary KigerJordan StaufferDylan GrayPhil Schmutz
19 Joe ZoreticNick Coppola
20 Taylor DonahoeBrian WilliamsLaura DovanCassidy ThomasOwen Underwood
21 Judy WilsonRoland ReedSandi WolvertonGrace FrenchSusan Murphy
22 John McHughLauren CoppolaKimber RockeyXander Bowman
23 Kathryn Hasty
Jim DicksonHenry SmithAndrew JacksonNick Forlidas
24 Mike GeorgeDavid Maloney
25 Martha HobbyRebekah LarsonKate DuplessisTommy Lawrence
26 John PattenGreg CashionDaniel Patten
27 Clay CloseLloyd GriffinEliza PaisleyElizabeth Steele
28 Wilson WattenbargerGayle CherryRosanne BruceVirginia Mansfield
29 Addison HartleMark NelsonRobbie QuinnCleveland Bain
30 Leah AllenMary CummingsKyle SimmonsAngie Simmons
Happy April Birthdays!
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Children’s Moment • Sunday, March 6, 2016
Chi-Rho Spring Retreat at Bethany Hills
Woodmont Youth (grades 6-12) are invited to the 2016 Woodmontpalooza Youth Retreat! Youth Sunday is the following week, so this will be our last: rehearsal, last retreat with our Seniors, and last retreat with Trey. So don’t miss it! {In an effort to make it as easy as possible for everyone to come, the cost of this retreat has already been
paid in full} Hope you can join us! Woodmontpalooza will not interfere with Mother’s Day plans. Scan the code to register or visit the form at bit.ly/woodmontpalooza!
Youth Sunday Rehearsals are During Youth Group and begin April 10th - THIS SUNDAY! Anyone wishing to participate in Youth Sunday Worship, please sign up by visiting bit.ly/YS16registration.Mandatory rehearsal dates: THIS SUNDAY!!!!, April 17, April 24, May 1 (If you unavailable to make a week’s rehearsal, mare sure to contact [email protected] to ensure your part is reserved.)
Happy April Birthdays! Lucy Kate Holley: 4-09
Stella Bugg: 4-13Waller McMillin: 4-13
Branden Bryant II: 4-14Louisa Harris: 4-16Ava Demastus: 4-18
Olivia Amrhein: 4-20Xander Bowman: 4-22
Hank Smith: 4-23Henley Duvall: 4-24Lauren Rush: 4-26
Elizabeth Steele: 4-27Addison Hartle: 4-29
Virginia Mansfield: 4-29Anna Thomas: 4-30
“Registration Opens Later this Month!”
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Background information: In the past 14 months, Dr. Beth Dobyns has very capably and faithfully served in an interim capacity as Regional Minister and President while the Tennessee Region Search Committee looked for someone to fill the position. The Tennessee Region Executive Committee and the entire Regional Board affirmed the Tennessee Region Executive Search committee’s recommendation of Rev. Dr. Christal Williams as the Regional Minister and President of the Christian Church in Tennessee.The purpose of the Assembly is for the churches in the Tennessee region to affirm or deny the Call of our next Regional Minister and President. Woodmont is hosting the Assembly.
Woodmont’s Richmond Williams ([email protected]) and Trey Flowers ([email protected]) are on the Regional Board and Katie Johnson ([email protected]) was on the search committee - if you have any questions about Dr. Williams or the voting process, please contact Trey, Richmond, or Katie. Dr. Williams’ bio can be found at www.ccdctn.org. Interested in being a delegate or an usher? We need representation and a few folks to help during the Assembly. If you are interested, please contact the church office at (615) 297-8563.
Called Regional Assembly at Woodmont Christian ChurchSaturday, April 16th, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Ushers and Delegated Needed!
Rev. Dr. Christal Williams
New Wednesday Evening Classes in April!Love, Marriage, and Family Life - Class dates: 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, & 4/27
led by Clay Stauffer at 6:30 p.m. in the BoardroomOpen to couples and individuals, this class will help you fine tune your relationships and marriage while gaining deeper insight and confidence in:
• Applying parenting styles and approaches• Communicating with your partner/husband/wife• Relating to your children• Navigating the waters of family dynamics• Finding peace in the midst of love, marriage, and family life....and much more. Therapist Rev. Anne Stauffer will also be a special guest speaker!
Insure Tennessee - Class dates: 4/6 and 4/13led by Katie Alexander and Michael McRay, of the Tennessee Justice Center in Room 105
Katie Alexander and Michael McRay, of the Tennessee Justice Center with lead a presentation and conversation about the ins and outs of Insure Tennessee including both “sides” of the conversation. They will also provide the basics on this plan and answer any questions you may have. Governor Haslam’s health care plan is called Insure Tennessee. It has failed to reach a floor vote in the legislature and people all over the state are still fighting for this plan. We will answer questions like: What is this plan and what will it do? Who will it cover? How is it funded? Why are there nearly 300,000 Tennesseans without access to affordable health coverage?
Turn Fears of Aging to Hope - Class dates: 4/20 and 4/27led by Ed Zinkiewicz in Room 105
Being afraid to get out of bed is not a good way to wake up in the morning!Retirees share deep fears related to aging: running out of money, losing independence, and death. Let’s apply the age-old remedy of shining a light under the bed and see just what is going on under there. Do we have monsters? Can we tame them? In these two one-hour presentations we’ll explore three of the most common fears retirees face, fears that can cause you to lose sleep or worse. Fears may come unbidden, but we can be armed. We need to get out of bed hope filled. Let’s figure out some proactive things we can do to meet these fears head on.
April 13th - Guest Speaker and Therapist Jim Schleicher will lead class.
Topic: “Ten Commandments of Parenting”
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The Challenge Class welcomes guest speaker, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine on April 24 at 9:30 a.m. in room 200. The renowned New Testament scholar, author, and professor at Vanderbilt Divinity School will present “The Use and Abuse of the Gospels in Politics and Piety.” All are welcome to attend.
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April 6th Menu • 5:35 p.m. • Drowota HallCreamy Spring Salmon Pasta
Strawberry Fields Salad with Poppy Seed DressingHerb Focaccia
Lemon BarsThe meal will be prepared and served by The Nashville Food Project. While there is no set fee, a donation of $8.00 per person is suggested to support TNFP’s mission and work. When donating, make checks out to TNFP or use cash or cards.
April 13th Menu• 5:35 p.m. • Drowota HallChicken and Dressing
Black Eye PeasCranberry Pineapple Congealed Salad
Peanut Butter Silk PiePizza for the Kids
RSVP by noon on April 11 by phone: 615-297-8563,
online: www.bit.ly/2016dinners, or on Sunday's Connection Card
www.thenashvillefoodproject.org
By Our Presence and Our Gifts Deacons Serving April 10, 2016 Elders Serving April 10, 2016
Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating Communion Prep: Patricia TaylorService Coordinator:
9:30 a.m. - Jerry Johnson 11:00 a.m. - Laurie HesterVideo Camera:
9:30 a.m. - Joel Hysmith 11:00 a.m. - Christy Crider
9:30 a.m.Jack Derryberry
andFran Stewart
11:00 a.m.Marcella Derryberry
andDonovan McAbee
Hospital: Fran Stewart
5:15 p.m.Mark Drury
March 13 313 755 $38,943March 20 305 905 $65,681March 27 N/A 1525 $60,194
April 3 350 877 $61,120
Worship Services April 10, 20169:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Preaching Sermon: “Why I Give”
Scripture: II Corinthians 9:6-15
5:15 p.m. • The Bridge WorshipThom Schuyler, Preaching
Series: “Generous: Time, Talent, Treasure”Sermon: "Generosity of Talent"
Next Week’s CalendarSunday, April 109:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, Sanctuary Child Dedications at Worship Sunday School Classes4:00 p.m. Tele-Connect Meeting, Boardroom5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship, Drowota Hall6:00 p.m. The Bridge Soup and Salad, Drowota Hall6:15 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Wing
Monday, April 114:00 p.m. "Geezers" Men's Group, Boardroom6:00 p.m. CWF Circle 5, Room 105
Tuesday, April 129:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2, 105 - Circles 1, 3, 4 & 6, Away6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice
Wednesday, April 136:15 a.m. Men's Small Group, Room 1007:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, Room 105 Younger Men's Bible Study, Boardroom5:30 p.m. Grace Note's Children's Choir, Kid's Commons5:35 p.m. 5 Star Dinner, Drowota Hall6:15 p.m. DivorceCare The Bay Room JYF Jr. Youth Fellowship, Kids Commons6:30 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir Room Gilead Group, Mansion Conference Room Leadership Woodmont, Room 107 Insure Tennessee, Room 105 Love, Marriage and Family Life, BoardroomThursday, April 14 Library Workday
Prayers for Our Church FamilyContinuing ConcernsDonnie Norman, Woodcrest Barbara Stewart, Woodcrest Donnie McAbee, Donovan’s father. Carol ParsonsLuAnn Brent Nolan Eubanks, great grandson of Betty Brent and great nephew of Michael and LuAnn Brent.Will Keim Clay Perry, son of Diane and Tim Perry, grandson of Betty and Bill Johnson, SeattleGary Jones, father of Pam GroomMartha HobbyPenny StellingJohn Devoe, father of Elisa Clark MilitaryLt. Ryan Whitson, son of Linda Whitson, Middle East Toby Logsdon, friend of John and Sallye Galloway, Middle East
Sympathy toBecca and Mike Robinson (and Family) on the loss of Becca’s grandfather, Joe Gossett. A service was held March 31 in Athens, Tennessee.
9:30 a.m. Heather Douglas
Shane DouglasBilly Crawford
David ToddHope WalkerJohn Weldon
Mike McConnellPeggy Burrahm
11:00 a.m.Patricia TaylorJenny Holder
Cathy WilliamsAaron DurbinStephen QuinnNick ForlidasJade Forlidas
Josephine Durbin
5:15 p.m.Jay Everett
Andrew CheltonStephanie CheltonKristen Newman
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors, "The Bridge"
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
Michael Graham, Director of Music MinistryThom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Katie Sheridan Gossage, Assistant Youth Ministry Director
Tallu Schuyler Quinn, Director, The Nashville Food Project
Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Chris Beck, Business AdministratorSara deBettencourt, Communications Director
Mandy Barton Brown, Executive Assistant
Martha Duff, Director of PreschoolMacKenzie Baldwin, Administrative AssistantSam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager
Ministerial Staff Serving Woodmont
Support Staff Serving Woodmont
The Elders of Woodmont Ask That You Join Them in Prayer for:• Our people to learn to show mercy as Jesus did while
he was on earth.• Healing in our congregation, community and the world.• The guidance of the Holy Spirit in all that we do.• Our political process that we remember what makes this
country great.
