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Volume 41, Issue 18

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
May 6, 2013

Youth Sunday - May 5th

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

All photos courtesy of Jim Thomas and Alan Nelson. (See more pictures on pages 6-7)

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

You are cordially invited to

Baptism Sunday
for the

2013 Disciples Class

This Sunday, May 12th at the 9:30 service
*Reception to follow in the Gathering Hall

Join us this Sunday, May 12th as we honor all Mothers, Grandmothers and GreatGrandmothers.

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Regrets in Life by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Recently, my father had heart surgery to repair a damaged valve and he did not bounce back as quickly as we had hoped. In fact, he was sedated and on a ventilator for five days, in the CCU for a week, and in the hospital for seventeen days. It was a very stressful time for our family many of you have been there before. Thankfully, he is now home and slowly recovering. He and Anne are very grateful for all the cards, calls, food, visits, and prayers. We believed all along that he would make it through and recover but this has certainly been a reminder that in life there are no guarantees, especially when it comes to our health. When you are watching your father in CCU, unconscious and on a breathing machine, a lot goes through your mind. From talking to him in recent days, I know a lot has gone through his mind as well during this entire process. One of the things he has said over and over again is that we are all guilty of taking our health for granted. In the sermon a few weeks ago, I referred to an article published last fall by Forbes that talks about the top twenty-five regrets that people have in life. I wanted to share those because I found them fascinating: 1. Working so much at the expense of family and friendships. 2. Standing up to bullies in school and in life. 3. Stayed in touch with some good friends from my childhood and youth. 4. Turned off my phone more/Left my phone at home. 5. Breaking up with my true love/Getting dumped by them. 6. Worrying about what others thought about me so much. 7. Not having enough confidence in myself. 8. Living the life that my parents wanted me to live instead of the one I wanted to. 9. Applying for that "dream job" I always wanted. 10. Been happier more. Not taken life so seriously. 11. Gone on more trips with the family/friends. 12. Letting my marriage break down. 13. Taught my kids to do stuff more. 14. Burying the hatchet with a family member or old friend. 15. Trusting that voice in the back of my head more. 16. Not asking that girl/boy out. 17. Getting involved with the wrong group of friends when I was younger. 18. Not getting that degree (high school or college). 19. Choosing the practical job over the one I really wanted. 20. Spending more time with the kids. 21. Not taking care of my health when I had the chance. 22. Not having the courage to get up and talk at a funeral or important event. 23. Not visiting a dying friend before he died. 24. Learning another language. 25. Being a better father or mother.

This past Sunday was youth Sunday and we celebrated with our graduating seniors. These individuals are bringing one chapter of their lives to a close and moving into a very exciting yet unknown future. The words of Jeremiah are always appropriate: "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope" (Jeremiah 29:11). Life is full of ups and downs, opportunities and disappointments, successes and failures. Whether we are graduating from high school or advancing in the golden years, may we live our lives so that we have few regrets. After all, it was Jesus who said, "I came that you may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10).

"Generations of Generosity" Update We have had a strong initial response to our spring stewardship campaign. I want to thank everybody who has made a commitment to support the mission and ministries of Woodmont for another year. Each year, this campaign allows us to responsibly set the operating budget for a new church year beginning July 1st. To date, we have received 269 pledges totaling $1,644,178. We are now in the follow up stages of our campaign and it's still not too late to be a part. You can go to the website (www.woodmontchristian.org) or email it confidentially to pledge@woodmontchristian.org. In recent years, during one of the most difficult financial periods in history, the generosity of Woodmont has been very evident and as a church we have grown dramatically in our stewardship making possible many new ministries and outreach opportunities. We also became completely debt free a few years ago which was very exciting! This chart will help show our stewardship growth in recent years.
As of 5/6/13 we have received: 269 pledges totaling $1,644,178 Year 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 Number of Pledges 228 219 254 245 246 266 299 TBD* Amount Pledged $1,008,950 $1,066,193 $1,327,717 $1,330,209 $1,421,999 $1,543,365 $1,725,603 TBD* Total Budget $1,247,333 $1,274,939 $1,498,102 $1,565,200 $1,730,819 $1,802,624 $1,967,063 TBD*

*TBD - Amounts to be determined after the campaign has ended.

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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

(Regrets in Life continued)

Thank you for your generosity in sharing your time, talent, and coming weeks to prepare and balance the budget. It will go treasure! You make the ministries of Woodmont possible year before the Woodmont board on June 3rd and then to the after year. The finance committee will be working in the congregation on June 16th for final approval. Blessings,

Thank You by Thom Schuyler, Youth Director

Thank You To every thing there is a season And a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born and a time to die A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted A time to kill and a time to heal A time to break down and a time to build up A time to weep and a time to laugh A time to mourn and a time to dance A time to cast away stones and a time to gather stones together A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing A time to get and a time to lose A time to keep and a time to cast away A time to rend and a time to sew A time to keep silent and a time to speak A time to love and a time to hate A time of war and a time of peace (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) It has been an unparalleled blessing to me to have the privilege of being in the presence of the young people in this church for the past few years. I am grateful to each of you for this opportunity. We shall move on nowwith hope and promise, given to us by none other than God Himself. xo thom schuyler

Love is Patient by Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:4-8 love from my mother. She is the kindest, gentlest, most loving person I have ever known. My mom has shown me how to treat others with love and respect. She has taught me how to listen and to hear more than just the words a person says. She has shown me how to love even when it is difficult. I am so thankful for the example that my mother has demonstrated for me by the way she chooses to live her life. This week and every week remember to be thankful for the mothers in our lives, for the sacrifices they I have been thinking about Mother's Day this week and this verse have made and for the love they have shown. is the first thing that came to mind. I think this describes the love of a mother. I do not know what it feels like to love someone like a mother loves her child, but I feel so blessed to have felt this ~Mary Clare

A Graduate was left out of The Spire last week.

Wednesday Night May 8

6:30 p.m. 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 Pete Kyne

Sunday School May 12

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Pete Kyne "Book of Acts: Acts of the Apostles" 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" (see more information below)

Please join us in Congratulating Hailey Wright, who will be graduating from Hillsboro High School!

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"

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

Menu - May 8 Gram's Meat Loaf Creamy Mashed Potatoes Southern Green Beans Mixed Green Salad The Best German Chocolate Cake Lemon Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Icing Pizza for the kids Menu - May 15 (Last 5-Star Dinner until Fall) Savory Chicken Pot Pie Spicy Black Eyed Peas Mixed Green Salad Katy's Brownie Pudding with Ice Cream Pizza for the kids

Renewing Your Spirit Setting Your Boundaries in Our Digital Society Feeling overwhelmed, fragmented,
scattered? Feeling guilty when you try to set limits? Dealing with persons who sap your soul's energy? Wondering what the Christ Solution is for all this? By looking at the Scriptures, we can find by the example of Jesus how He dealt with these human problems. The Christ Way may just be Your Way too! Led by the Reverend Anne Alexander Stauffer, the Spiritual Journeys for Women Program meets each Sunday @ 9:30 a.m. in The Bay Room. Let this Springtime be your time of learning the art of spiritual renewal through developing healthy boundaries. You may enter the course on any Sunday, past lessons available always.

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.

Clay Stauffer to Speak Wellness 66 Presents: Coping with Anxiety This Friday, May 10th 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Did you know that May is National Anxiety Awareness Month? A complimentary, educational workshop will be offered at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ in Brentwood (1949 Old Hickory Boulevard) that will examine the impact anxiety can have on the mind, body and spirit. Attendees will participate in breakout sessions with activities designed to help decrease anxiety. Woodmont's Rev. Clay Stauffer will be speaking during the morning session. Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Registration is Required. To register or for more information, call (615) 342-1919 or visit www.TriStarHealth.com/Events.

Woodmont Youth Bake Sale

This Sunday, May 12th 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Gathering Hall and ChristQuest foyer We appreciate you support!

CWF Circle Meetings

Tuesday, May 14th
Circle #1 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Sarah Peay (1014 Boxwood Drive, Franklin 37069) Circle #2 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the church in Room 105 Circle #3 Will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Church to go to Pat Malone's Lake House Circle #4 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Church to go to the Avalon House at David Lipscomb Circle #6 Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at The Well Coffee House (2035 Richard Jones Road, 37215). Childcare provided at the Church in the Nursery. Circle #7 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Alice Arnemann (4609 Skymont Drive, 37215) Co-Hostess: Thereza McCoy

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).

Youth Sunday May 5th

Heart for Africa Fundraiser April 19

The Bridge Sunday, May 5th

Meal Baby Website

We were blessed by the birth of Emma Kate to Christen and Brian Tribbitt on April 24th. Proud big sister is Madelynn. Let's shower this beautiful family with meals, cards, calls, and prayers. We all know how wonderful and crazy life can be with a newborn and an 18-month-old little one!! If you would like to provide a meal, the MealBaby link is: http://mealbaby.com/viewregistry/16261350 (If you haven't already, you will have to register with Meal Baby before you sign up to provide a meal)

Landon Browns Disciple Service Project As part of his Disciples Class, Landon Brown rebuilt a picnic table for the Nashville Food Project Garden. He will complete this class with Baptism on May 12th. Assisting is his mentor, Cyril Stewart.

Coming Up In June! Join us Wednesday Nights June 5-26

5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Gospel Sing-A-Long with the Gospelaires (Gathering Hall) 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Pot-Luck Supper (Room 200) 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. After Supper Devotional Led by a WCC Minister (Room 200)

Thank you for your Love & Prayers..... God Listened. -MaryLynn Skinner Roy and Anne feel he has turned the corner and are so grateful for the many faithful, caring, loving, praying friends at Woodmont and beyond who have helped them get through this difficult time. Thank you for your calls, many cards, meals, visits, and other expressions of caring especially the delicious and heart healthy ones. Roy says "Woodmont has the greatest cooks however he does not want his 30 pounds back on :-)" We love you and thank you all! -Roy and Anne Alexander Stauffer

Sunday, May 5th

5/9 - Emmett Adams 5/11 - Andrew Dovan 5/15 - Mary Hayes Greer 5/16 - Tav Shaffer

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, May 8th 5:30 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, May 12th 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment Disciples Class Baptisms 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Baptism Celebration Reception 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers May 12th

ChristQuest Mother's Day Project Stars (2 Yrs) Jonah Claire Drowota Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) The Good Samaritan Christi Williams Becky Griffith Frogs (4 Yrs) Peter Heals a Lame Man Kim Sheridan Joy & Gloria Jackson Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Peter Heals a Lame Man Laurie Cooper Sarah Drury Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Christy Brown 11:00 4th/5th Grade Class Mother's Day Project Ronda Hirst Donuts/Coffee Still Needed

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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, May 8 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) 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting (BR) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR); Yoga (Room,135/KC) Missions Committee Meeting (200) Youth Bible Study (CYF, Chi Rho) 6:35 p.m. The New Testament Bible Study (105) Thursday, May 9 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms) Sunday, May 12 Mother's Day and Baptism Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Youth Bake Sale (GH, KC Foyer) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 10:30 a.m. Baptism Celebration Reception (GH) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) 5:45 p.m. After The Bridge Soup & Salad Dinner (DH) Monday, May 13 4:00 p.m. Small Group for Men (BR) Tuesday, May 14 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (CS) 9:30 a.m. CWF Circle 3 (meet at Church to go Off-Campus) 10:00 a.m. CWF Circle 6 (Off-Campus) 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 (105) Circle 4 (meet at Church to go Off-Campus) Circles 1 and 7 (Off-Campus) 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: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" The Stewardship Campaign- Generations of Generosity Our Stephen Ministries Our Disciples Class 5th Graders, who will be Baptized this Sunday 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: Chance Allen, Centennial Bill Carpenter, Jr., father of Bill Carpenter, III, Vanderbilt Beth Pflung, sister of Darryl Glascock, Williamson Medical Center Stacy Fletcher, daughter of Marcella & Jack Derryberry, Centennial CONTINUING CONCERNS: Steve Smith Henry Gindt Amy Alexander Roy Stauffer Gary Thompson Hale Hooper Yot Williams Beverly Small Peggy Johnson Janet Howell, Richland Place Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Eddie Harris, Stallworth-Vanderbilt David Akers, son of Jean Akers Barbara Vial, sister of Beth Sowell, Littleton, CO Carolyn Thompson, aunt of Paul Hardin Mary Jane Ward, mother of Trudy Carpenter, Baptist Rehab Henry Green, father of Ken Owens, Cumberland Manor Gary Jones, father of Pam Groom, Louisville, KY Susan Martin, friend of Justin Gung Kathy Robinson, friend of Justin Gung SYMPATHY TO: Paul, Pam, Amber & Jessica Hardin on the passing of Paul's grandmother, Annie Krantz, on Friday, May 3. A memorial service was held on Monday, May 6, in Cheatham County. Steve & Betty McHugh and family on the passing of Steve's step-brother, John Gilman Shumaker, on Monday, April 29. A memorial service was held on Friday, May 2, in Nashville. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Christen & Brian Tribbitt on the birth of their daughter, Emma Kate, born on Wednesday, April 24. Proud big sister is Madelynn. Corinne Hartong and Kevin Mattern, who were married at Woodmont on Saturday, May 4, by Rev. Clay Stauffer.

MILITARY PRAYER LIST: 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

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 April 14 April 21 April 28 May 5 Sunday School 251 234 267 289 Total Atd. 714 694 846 745 Operating $ 36,150 $ 35,531 $ 21,094 $ 59,045

DEACON SCHEDULE
May 12, 2013
Communion Prep: Service Coordinator: Video Camera: Nora Rich 9:30 - Mike Fuller 11:00 - Rich Sanderson 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry 11:00 - Leigh Ann Agee 11:00 a.m. Jeremiah Pyron Kasey Clymer Mark Clymer Stuart Lackey Teri Diamond Monte Good
5:45 p.m.

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

May 12, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: May 12, 2013

Mother's Day and Baptism Sunday

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m

Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "The Tie That Binds" Scripture: John 17:20-26; Galatians 3:27-28 Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching Sermon Title: "A House Divided..." Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge

Weekly Prayer Partner First Christian Church, Knoxville, TN

9:30 a.m. Kent McMillin David Reynolds Martha Galyon Faye Tevebaugh L.A. Galyon Terri McConnell Betty McHugh Jack Derryberry

9:30 a.m. Hal Tevebaugh and David Conrad 11:00 a.m. Betty White and John Gibson 5:45 p.m. Bryan Sargent

Rich Sanderson Adam Sloan Glenn Kiger Mary Kiger Jeremiah Weeden-Wright Stephanie Weeden-Wright

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.