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Volume 42, Issue 1

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
January 6, 2014

Join us on Wednesday Nights Beginning January 15th

5-Star Dinner 5:35 p.m. Drowota Hall

Welcome to Our New Members!

Sunday, January 5th

6:15 p.m. The Bay DivorceCare Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer 6:30 p.m. Boardroom "Seeking" Discipleship Class Led by Clay Stauffer Classes Coming Up: January 22 - "Sharing" January 29 - "Serving" 6:30 p.m. Room 105 Introduction to the Bible Class Led by Roy Stauffer
(See more information on page 6)
Reservations Requested Childcare will be provided with reservations
(See more on page 8)

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 2014 Areas of Focus
Small Groups Stewardship Strategic Planning

Shepley & Shannon Smith with Children, Corinne and Cutler Smith

Coming up in February!

Congregational Breakfast
Saturday, February 1 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. Drowota Hall

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Start "Small" in 2014 by Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"
It seems inevitable around this time of year: making New Year's Resolutions that we are sure to break only a few short weeks later. If you look up a list of the most popular resolutions, you'll find that most are invariably focused on ourselves (I'm going to eat less; I'm going to exercise more; I'm finally going to get my budget under control). While these are all fine and worthy goals, I've become convinced that the reason they tend to fail is that what we really need is to make choices that have an impact on the community and people around us. or weekend night. The overall goal of Q Groups is to connect with other people from our community and strengthen the web of relationships that makes our church who we are. In doing so, we will develop a deeper relationship with God and with each other. These groups are based on the model that Jesus demonstrated when he recruited his twelve disciples. Even our Lord and Savior surrounded himself with a group of people to support and challenge his amazing ministry! We, too, do better when we surround ourselves with people who can celebrate with us during the good times and mourn with us during the bad times. The Bible says, "as iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens the wits of another" (Proverbs 27:17). In the same way, people in Q Groups will help each other become the people that God wants us to be.

Come join us as we start "small" in 2014! By doing so, you can choose to make a New Year's Resolution to get more involved in our community and support each other on the roads on life and that's a resolution that will last a lifetime. Over the coming months, a new Q Group will be starting Starting at The Bridge next week, we are offering a unique every two weeks. small group opportunity known as "Q Groups." Short for If you'd like to participate in or lead one of these small "Question Groups," Q Groups will be short-term, six-week small groups that meet at a time and place of the group's groups, you can get more information or sign up by emailing choosing. A new Q Group will begin every two weeks Stephen Daniel King at sdking@woodmontcc.org. beginning January 12, and they are open to anyone in the Woodmont, Bridge, or Nashville community. Some groups might meet right before or after The Bridge, some might meet for lunch during the week, or some might meet on a weekday

What Happens at Woodmont Doesn't Stay at Woodmont by Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Lots of images run through our minds when we consider the life of Jesus. I suspect many of us would immediately think of His life as a preacher and healer, His birth, miracles, death and resurrection. Perhaps we neglect to recognize one of Jesus' most profound roles: preparing the disciples and other followers to "go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." Christianity may bear His name but the remarkable growth of the faith was initially set aflame by a small group of committed believers trained at the foot of The Master. We know from history that the growth of Christ's Church did not happen quickly nor did it happen without great peril to those that were leading the charge. It rolled out in little victories confronted daily by tremendous resistance, torture and death. For me, nothing short of being witness to The
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Resurrection would have inspired those brave and faithful to persevere through the harsh environment that awaited them. But let us not forget that they were also prepared. We have opportunities to gather at Woodmont Christian Church many times each week. We gather to worship and pray, sing and learn, teach and share, engage our minds, offer our support and bring our gifts. One of the things I love so much about our congregation is the generous manner in which we give back to one another, our local community and across the globe. What happens at Woodmont doesn't stay at Woodmont it goes out into God's world. In our own way we are carrying on a tradition that began in Galilee 2000 years ago: we are being prepared and we are carrying our preparation and our witness "into all the world."
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(615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-9319 email: wcc@woodmontcc.org Kim Adair, Editor Copyright 2014

Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 Visit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org

(What Happens at Woodmont Doesn't Stay at Woodmont continued)

As a new year unfolds let me encourage each of us to commit or recommit - to one of the many ministries and missions that Woodmont supports. There are so many ways we can serve and so many in need of our service. We have been prepared and now it is time to go

Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:43-45) Blessings, Thom

Thank you Woodmont!

Late last week, as news spread of arctic air to sweep through our city, we were faced with the task of finding warm beds and food for some of Nashvilles homeless. A plea was made last Friday afternoon to the WCC congregation and soon we were staffed for five extra days of Room in the Inn! Offers for meals, overnight hosts, drivers and laundry were packaged together in order to keep some of these folks from spending a treacherous night on the streets of Nashville. Thank you Woodmont for your caring and generous spirit! We still seek RITI help on the dates listed below. This year, we have arranged for husband/wife teams to serve as hosts and have their own lockable room at SH. If you are interested in serving, please go to the RITI page on the Woodmont website and sign up for a date that fits your schedule. Again, thank you!

Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2

Dates open: Jan 17, Jan 24, Jan 31, Feb 21 or Mar 14

Adult Education
Sunday School - January 12th
9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Keeping Life in Balance"
Challenge Class (200) - Led by Bob Herrick "Biblical Wisdom Literature" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn "Beginning the Gospel of John" Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by the Rev. Anne Stauffer "The Power of Your Intent" (see more below)

11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by the Rev. Anne Stauffer
Reflections & Points of View Classes Combined (200) Join us as Steve and Deb LaForge share their two-week recovery experience in the Philippines. All Welcome! (see more on page 4) College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

"THE POWER OF YOUR INTENT" SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS FOR WOMEN 9:30 a.m. in The Bay - Led by the Reverend Anne Stauffer
"But more than anything else, put God's work first and do what He wants. Then the other things will be yours as well." Matthew 6:33 Begin a season of Declaring Your Intent (whatever that may be in your life) and amass the skills and power to Put It Into Action. As Christ Jesus demonstrated the ultimate in focus, courage, and single-mindedness, we can learn from his life and teachings how to conquer and Become a CoCreator with Him.

The LaForge's Share Recovery Experience in the Philippines This Sunday, January 12th at 11:00 a.m. in Room 200
On November 8th a typhoon with winds of over 150 miles per hour devastated the Philippines killing more that 6,000, leaving 2,000 missing, and 4 million homeless or with damaged homes. Two Woodmont members, Steve and Deb LaForge, took two weeks vacation in late November to go to the Philippines and help with the recovery work. Many of us have wanted to hear them talk about their experience. Now we have the chance. Steve and Deb will be sharing their experience, which they say was far beyond what they expected. Woodmont is proud to have such true missionaries as Steve and Deb LaForge. The Reflections and "Points of View" classes will meet jointly, but all others are welcome to come.

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday, January 8th 6:00 p.m. - Youth Group (Off-Campus)
For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Sunday, January 12th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir (Youth Wing) 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School (CYF/Chi Rho Rooms) 5:15 p.m.* - The Bridge Service (Drowota Hall) *NOTE NEW TIME! 6:00 p.m. - After The Bridge Soup Casual Dinner (Drowota Hall)

Youth Group Ski Trip December 30 - January 1 Wildwood, MO

For more pictures click on Photo Gallery (under "News & Events") on the church website

Youth Wing Renovation Officially Underway!

Thanks to the nearly 30 volunteers who came out to help with the youth wing demolition day last Friday. We saved an estimated $4,000 in labor costs that can now be used for other things in the new youth wing! Jamie Huling and his team will construct the new walls over the next few weeks, and then the new floors, ceiling, and paint can go up. Chi-Rho and CYF will continue to meet in the youth wing for Sunday School and Wednesday night Youth Group unless communicated otherwise.

Disciples Roman Catholic Dialogue "Formed and Transformed By the Eucharist" This Sunday, January 12th 12:15 p.m. - Woodmont Boardroom Lunch Served To RSVP, please contact the church office at 297-8563

Tele-Connect Tele-Connect Ministry Join us this Sunday, January 12, at 4:00 p.m. Boardroom Or contact the church office at 297-8563 or Dennis Beck at 615-595-9904 Matthew 25: 31-40

CWF Circle Meetings Tuesday, January 14th

Circle #1 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Dottie Hetzel (4429 Warner Place, 37205) 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 the home of Mary Jo Phillips (3505 Echo Hill Road, 37215).

Circle #4 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Club (2805 Abbott Martin Road, 37215). Co-hostesses: Nancy Hooper, Anita Ferrell and Beth Shelton. Circle #6 Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the church in the Boardroom for brunch. Childcare available in the Nursery. Circle #7 Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of Marcella Derryberry (4606 Granny White Pike, 37220). Co-hostess: Thereza McCoy.

Join us Next Wednesday, January 15th For the Start of the 2014 Wednesday Night Programming
5-Star Dinner 5:35 p.m. Drowota Hall
Menu
Mom's Chicken Pot Pie Spicy and Regular Black-Eyed Peas Mandarin Orange Spinach Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Midnight Fudge Cake with Chocolate Ganache Pizza for kids!

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.
office at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

Classes Meeting
6:15 p.m. - DivorceCare (The Bay) - Facilitated by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer
Just what can make all the difference for you before, during, or after a separation or divorce? DivorceCare can! Take your current situation then: Add in a completely confidential community of your peers Plus an excellent new video and workbook series Plus highly trained leadership And you will have increased healing, decreased stress, and added wonderful new friendships to help you through this time!

Please call Rebecca at the church office (297-8563) to sign-up.

6:30 p.m. - "Seeking" Discipleship Class (Boardroom) - Led by Clay Stauffer

The Discipleship Classes are broken into the three focal areas of Woodmont's Mission Statement. Each area will be discussed over the next three weeks. The Seeking class is the first area that will focus on our core beliefs as Christians. We will discuss what the church is and is not. We will talk about why we need the church. We will also talk about the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), how it emerged, where it started, and what it is. Why is the unity of the church important? We will identify some biblical images of the church. We will discuss the theology of the Lord's Supper and Baptism. We will talk about Woodmont's many ministries and programs and how you can get involved. What is expected of church members in terms of time, talent, and treasures? We will discuss the ways that God is present in our lives each and every day and how faith and spirituality is an ongoing journey. January 22nd - "Sharing" Class and January 29th - "Serving" Class

6:30 p.m. - Introduction to the Bible Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer
The class will look at where and how we got the Bible, when it was written, who wrote it, both Old Testament and New Testament. Then we will take a brief look at every book in the Bible to see how it fits in with the whole Bible. This kind of information is needed before we can read and study the Bible correctly.

NEWS FROM THE NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT

We picked up over 150 pounds of ground venison through Tennessee Wildlife Federation's Hunters For the Hungry program in December. Our volunteers have prepared venison meatballs and meatloaf to include in our hot meals. We love how flavorful, lean and local this meat is!

Beginning in January 2014, The Nashville Food Project (TNFP) and the Center for Refugees and Immigrants of Tennessee (CRIT) entered into a unique partnership for newly resettled immigrants. Through a federally funded grant, up to 15 immigrants will be allocated plots at TNFP's Wedgewood Urban Garden to grow food for their families. ESL classes for program participants will be taught by CRIT staff either in the garden or at South Hall. Volunteer drivers are needed to help transport program participants in the church van to their classes that began on Friday, January 3. Total time commitment will be from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Fridays, January-May. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer driver for any or all events, please contact Malinda Hersh at malinda@thenashvillefoodproject.org.

Youth Choir Reunion CD

If you are interested in purchasing one or more copies of the Youth Choir Reunion CD recorded on September 14, 2013 please email Thom Schuyler at thomschuyler@gmail.com. Please include your name and number of CDs you would like to purchase. CDs are $15 and a portion of the profits will underwrite future Youth Choir projects.

Give Us a Call!
Please be sure to call us whenever you need meeting space whether you have a group of 2 or 20. Our housekeeping staff relies on the master calendar to know who is in the building at all times. In addition, they need to be aware of rooms (and adjacent restrooms) being used so that space can be touched-up after use. Recently, alarms have been activated by folks leaving the building after the housekeeping staff has already locked/secured the building. When the alarm is activated after hours, a church member must respond and is often required to drive over to the church to address the issue. This is a huge building and it is difficult to monitor all the comings/goings. Putting your meeting/event on the calendar will ensure that we know you are in the building. Thanks for your help! Building Hours: Sunday Monday Thursday Friday Saturday

7:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Please contact Kim Adair for space reservations: 297-8563 or kadair@woodmontcc.org

Congregational Breakfast
Saturday, February 1 8:45 - 11:00 a.m. Drowota Hall
Hosted by: The Strategic Planning Committee Speakers: Mary Welsh Owen Clay Stauffer Cyril Stewart Come hear the results of the recent Planning Committee Survey and find out the next steps as Woodmont moves forward. Your interest and input are an important part of this process. Join Us! (Childcare provided with reservations) RESERVATIONS: rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or 297-8563 Suggested Donation: $10

2014 Peace Internships

Love church camp? Motivated by the peace and justice work of our church? Disciples Peace Fellowship is now taking applications for the 2014 summer camp season. More details here. Woodmonters Margie Quinn and Tallu Schuyler Quinn are both former DPF Interns and would be happy to answer any questions! Disciples Peace Fellowship is now accepting applications for our 2014 Peace Internships. Information about the internship, application process and the online application form can be found at www.DPFweb.org. All applications and references must be completed and submitted by February 14, 2014. If you have any questions about the internship or the application process, please contact Phoebe Spier at DPFintern@gmail.com.

Dear Woodmont, Amy, Hailey, Katy and I want to sincerely thank all of you for your prayers, concern, visits, cards, and good food during my recent convalescence from heart surgery. It is so humbling to see the love that flows from every one of you and we deeply appreciate it. I have personally felt your prayers and have been lifted by all the smiles and well wishes as we have returned to church during this Christmas season. May God richly bless each one of you in the New Year with His grace, mercy and love. We owe the church so much. Thank you. ~Mike Wright What to do with old Christmas Cards?
RecycleRonda Hirst will be taking old Christmas cards to use in 2 projects this year. The Christ Quest kids will be making placemats with them for Room in the Inn. Also, the kids will be using them to make ornaments for boxes given to Samaritans Purse. Our target for Samaritans Purse is 1,000 ornaments, so just a few cards will help out.

Thanks so much!!!! Any questions, please call Ronda Hirst at 361-3381.

...whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many. - Mark 10:43b-45

The Nominating Committee, which is elected for a one year term, has the responsibility of selecting church members to be considered and elected by the congregation for leadership positions. This year we will elect: a Chair-Elect of the Congregation, three Board Members-at-Large, five Elders and twenty-five Deacons. The members of the 2014 Nominating Committee are: Marcus Crider, Chair Karen Conrad Kasey Clymer Polly Keith Mary Kiger Anne Mitchell Steve McHugh Kathy Patten Bryan Sargent Rich Sanderson 292-5868 298-3735 218-6634 953-2700 414-8345 834-4513 352-7669 269-0539 832-8070 370-8524 marcus.crider@wallerlaw.com karenconrad@comcast.net kaseyclymer@comcast.net pollyymk@aol.com maryhkiger@gmail.com da6223mitch@bellsouth.net bbmchugh@ourblakeford.com tom.patten@comcast.net bryansargent@aol.com rjsanderson22@gmail.com

The Committee encourages input from any congregational member for suggestions for these important offices. Please submit name(s) and reason(s) for suggestion to any member of the Nominating Committee. Please consider members you know who may fit these responsibilities and then contact any Committee member with your recommendations. The committee will begin meeting soon. Please make suggestions by January 31, 2014. The terms of the new Chair-Elect, Board Members at Large, Elders and Deacons will begin on July 1, 2014. Following are the highlights of responsibilities for Elder and Deacon: Elder Responsibilities (3 Year Term) Serve at the Communion Table once each month. If unable to serve during assigned time, find a replacement and notify the church of office, as soon as possible of replacement. Serve Communion to those who are hospitalized, as assigned. Visit individuals on our "Special Cares" list at Christmas and other times as needed. Attend Elders meetings on a regular basis. (Currently those meetings are held periodically on Sunday evenings). Pray for those listed on the Concerns list (as printed in the Spire and Sunday bulletin each week) and for the congregation as a whole. Prayerfully consider issues or items brought before the Elders. May be asked to serve as a member of the Official Board. (Only two Elders will serve on the Board as Elder representatives.) Deacon Responsibilities (3 Year Term) Sign up to serve Communion in worship twice a month. Find a replacement if you are unable to serve during your assigned time. Prepare Communion once a quarter for all worship services. Attend meetings and training sessions called by the Chair of the Deacons. Operate video camera periodically. Maybe asked to serve at other special events or services. More information on responsibilities and terms for all offices can be found at www.woodmontchristian.org (About Us-By-Laws)

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, January 12th 9:30 a.m. Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Children's Church 5:15 p.m. The Bridge - New Year, New Time!!! 6:00 p.m. The Bridge Soup

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers January 12th

9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) Jesus & the Children Claire Drowota Porter & Jane Clay Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) John the Baptist Becky Griffith Christi Williams 9:30 Hour Frogs (4 Yrs) Jesus Calls the Twelve Disciples Kim Sheridan Gloria/Joy Jackson Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Jesus Calls the Twelve Disciples Betty White Justin/Kirsten Lowe 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Sarah Drury 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

1/10 - William White 1/12 - Lily Hartle 1/12 - Graham Bacon

1/13 - Garrison Walker 1/13 - Massey Pack

This Sunday, Januar y 12th is Pancake and Pajama Sunday!

Let your kids wear their pajamas to church, then join us for a pancake breakfast at 10:30 a.m. in Drowota Hall. Breakfast will be served until 11:00 a.m. All families welcome!

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Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, January 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) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Off-Campus) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR); Stephen Ministry (107, Library & Campbell Stone); Stephen Ministry Training (100); Technology and Your Kids with Keith Walker (BR) Thursday, January 9 Library Workday 10:00 a.m. Sit & Stitch Group (GH) 7:00 p.m. Restore Ministry Classes (KC Rooms 139, 140 & 142) Sunday, January 12 Pancake & Pajama Sunday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast (DH) 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. Tele-Connect Meeting (BR) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:15 p.m. The Bridge (DH) 6:00 p.m. After The Bridge Soup (DH) Monday, January 13 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) Tuesday, January 14 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone) 10:00 a.m. CWF Circle 6 Meeting (Boardroom) Childcare (Nursery) 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle 2 Meeting (105) CWF Circles 1, 3, 4 & 7 (Off-Campus) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for: Our members and friends who are sick, grieving, or homebound Each of us to be embracing this New Year with renewed hope and peace as we commit ourselves to be seeking God more, sharing love more, and serving others more Our youth as they grow in knowledge of our Lord and love for Him Our pastors and staff as they shepherd and care for us

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Walter Gibson, father of Kathy Gibson, Centennial Pat Malone, St. Thomas Midtown, Rehab for Knee Surgery CONTINUING CONCERNS: Sirrena Martin Sue Montgomery Gary Thompson Maddie Murphy Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Tristan Soto and family, friend of Doug King's family Ron Stuve, friend of Karen and David Conrad Lee Lemke, father of Paul Lemke, West Salem, IL Donnie Meadows, Father of Donna Meadows Ted & Nancy Hammonds Shuman, Family of Susan Hammonds-White Dr. David Moore, friend and former WCC Sr. Minister, Cookeville
Continuing Concerns continued

Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson CONGRATULATIONS TO: Janice Parker on the birth of her grandchild, Evelyn Jewel Dukes, on Monday, December 30, in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Proud parents are Ashley and Marcus Dukes and proud big sisters are Charlotte and Eliza Jane Dukes. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Ann Walker Greenlee, Student Teaching, Guam, Africa Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

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.

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 Sunday School December 15 282 December 22 258 December 29 199 January 5 320 Total Atd. 889 879 632 768 Operating $ 95,618 $ 82,009 $ 55,715 $129,796

DEACON SCHEDULE
January 12, 2013
Communion Prep: Nora Rich Service Coordinator: 9:30 - David Reynolds 11:00 - Nick Small Video Camera: 9:30 - Nicole Clayton 11:00 - Nora Rich 9:30 a.m. Don Mitchell Liz Anne Allen Gerard Stranch Meredith Hollomon Hope Walker Milly Moore Roy Jordan Chris Smith 11:00 a.m. Dennis Beck Cynthia Beck Jeremiah Pyron Sandra Kyne Teri Diamond Bob Garrard Jamie Huling Jean Ramsey 5:15 p.m. Jennifer Lackey Stuart Lackey Adam Sloan Doug Schorke

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

January 12, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: January 12, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Series: Back To The Basics Title: "What Would Jesus Think of Christians?" Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17; 16:24-26 5:15 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Trey Flowers, preaching (New Time!) Sermon Series: "Starting Now" Title: "Blinded by the Light" Scripture: Acts 9:1-9 Weekly Prayer Partner

9:30 a.m. Chip Phinizy and Kathy Patten 11:00 a.m. Mart Sesler and Richmond Williams 5:15 p.m. Gene Regen

Lindenwood Christian Church, Memphis, 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, Missions and Outreach 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 Anne Mitchell, Interim Director of Preschool Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge"