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Mission

Statement

Growing

Disciples of Christby

Seeking God,Sharing Love

andServing Others

Core Values:

WelcomingOutstanding Worship

OutreachDifferent TraditionsMission & MinistryOn the MoveNurturingTransforming

2013 Areas of FocusPrayer - Presence - Peace

woodmontchristian.org

THESPIREA B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e

Volume 41, Issue 29 July 22, 2013

A B e a c o n a n d A B r i d g e

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Sunday, July 21

Woodmont's70th BirthdayCelebration!

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The Spire is published weekly by: Woodmont ChristianChurch (615) 297-8563 fax: (615) 297-93601 Hillsboro Road email: wcc@woodmontcc.

Nashville, TN 37215 Kim Adair, EdVisit our Webpage: www.woodmontchristian.org Copyright 2

The biannual conference of the Christian Church (Disciplesof Christ) was held last week in Orlando, Florida. Knownas "General Assembly," the conference is an importantgathering for our denomination, representing nearly 600,000people in nearly 4,000 congregations. No doubt you willremember when the last General Assembly was held inNashville two years ago considering our church lent nearly

400 volunteers help make it happen! Time after time, whensomeone asked me where I was from, the answer "Nashville"prompted a smile and a memory from them about howwelcoming, warm, and friendly our city and our church werewhen hosting the gathering two years ago.

General Assembly is important for a variety of reasons(including personal ones for me since I met my wife,Merillat, at the Indianapolis General Assembly in 2009).The conference is a "family reunion" for our denomination inwhich thousands of ministers and laypeople from all over theworld come together for worship, meals, and fellowship

(which our Woodmont delegation was actually able toparticipate in this time around since we weren't busy hostingit in Nashville). Moreover, it allows ministers and leadersalike to share ideas, learn about new trends in churches, andbe reminded what a privilege it is to do ministry.

The assembly also serves as a time to conduct and voteon the official business of the denomination. As acongregationally-governed church, resolutions at the

assembly are not binding for individual beliefs anpractices of local churches. However, it is fascinating to sthousands of people voting democratically to encourage thchurch to speak up on certain issues facing our country anour world today. Perhaps of the greatest interest were thuplifting reports of the Disciples House at Vanderbilt anthe Historical Society (two treasures in our own backyarda recommitment by our denomination to plant 1,000 necongregations by 2020; the addition of West MemphArkansas into our own Tennessee region; creating a sampparental leave policy for congregations (recommendminimum of eight weeks leave when a baby is born); anthe affirmation that churches should be a place of grace anwelcome for all people, no matter the differences that dividus.

Although Woodmont naturally sent a smaller delegation thwhen we were hosting in Nashville in 2011, the four of u

who went benefitted greatly. Our church should take priin the fact that our very own Andra Moran and StepheDaniel King led worship and music each night befothe entire assembly. As they do each Sunday night at ThBridge, their artistic talents created a powerful worshexperience for everyone gathered to glorify God. MargQuinn also represented our church in Orlando on part her tour as a "Peace Intern" for the Disciples camp anconference program. Margie has travelled all over thcountry this summer visiting places like Bethany Hills share a message of peace and love (one she no doubt begato learn at Woodmont).

If you are interested in attending the next General Assemblstart making your plans to attend the Columbus, Ohgathering in the summer of 2015 and Indianapolis (odenominational headquarters) in the summer of 201Woodmont is entitled to send around twenty voting delegatto each assembly, so there will be plenty of room to havyou join us for the denomination's next family reunion!

Update from General Assemblyby Rev. Trey Flowers,Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"

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A man joins a monastery and is onlypermitted to say two words every 7 years.

After the first 7 years, the elders call him inand ask for his two words. "Cold floors," he says. They nodand send him away.

7 more years pass, and the young monk is called in. He clearshis throat, "Bad food," he says. They nod and send him away.

7 years pass, and the young monk is called in. When askedfor his two words, the monk replies, "I quit."

"That's not surprising," the elders say. "You've done nothingbut complain since you got here."

I read this joke in an email that my dad sent to meand ofcourse, I laughed. Later, as I thought this joke through, it became

particularly poignant, because both of my parents always harpedon us to be mindful of the words we said in our family, and inour lives.

If you had to sum up your life in two words right now, whatwould they be? Some guesses: "I'm tired." "I'm content." "I'manxious." "Good life." "Change stressful."

For me personally, I would say all those two word phrases woube my choices on different days in the last week.

There are two words, though, that are on my mind and in mheart so often, that it's surprising I didn't think of them firstmy musings about my own two words. How about this 2 wo

phrase:

"Thank you."

These simple words are powerhouses of change and promiserenewed perspective of the goodness of God, even in the motrying times.

1st Thessalonians 5:18 reads, "Give thanks in all circumstancfor this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Consider trying out this phrase in your prayers today. Use it wyour family and your friends. Spend a few moments wonderiabout whether there are ways you need to thank or encourayourself. Breathe in gratitude, breathe out peace and hopAmen!

~Andra

7 Year Monkby Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

Kintsugiby Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care

Dear Woodmont,

Kintsugi is the ancientJapanese art of repairing

broken porcelain with goldlacquer. It is said to have originated in the late 15th century whenthe Japanese Emperor sent his damaged pottery back to China to

be repaired. He ordered it not to be mended with the traditionalmetal staples but instead with gold. It has since become a

beautiful art form. The idea is that the object in questionbecomes more beautiful from having been broken.

We were each created as perfect pieces of porcelain, a trueartist's masterpiece. Sadly, it only takes a matter of breaths hereon earth before life sets about to test the strength of our being.

Slowly, often imperceptible to the human eye, we endure littlefissures to the surface of our spirits. We learn quickly that to livefully into our humanity means that we must endure brokenrelationships, broken dreams, broken promises, broken bodies,

broken faiths, a broken world all around us. The art of faithbecomes learning how to mend our brokenness so that we cancontinue to move forward and fulfill our holy purpose here onearth. Unfortunately, some of us mend the cracks with metalstaples. We turn to alcohol, throw money at the glaring chinks inour soul's armor, or resort to bitterness and despair. We forgetthat only the Beloved can mend our souls with gold.

How many times have you met a person who has suffered aendured the worst life can throw at them and somehow thmysteriously glow gold...they are more beautiful because of th

brokenness. They are stronger for having been broken.

I find myself drawn to the broken, not the ones with the me

staples, but the ones who glow with resilience. They trusted Gto see them through the darkness, the hurts, the despair atenderly mend their broken parts with gold. It is in their ve

brokenness that they become transformed into these brilliant aauthentic "light-bearers" in our world. They prove that therenothing more beautiful than a resilient soul.

There is no avoiding the cracks in the porcelain of ohumanity. Life will make us weep. We will suffer a brokheart. We will lose people we love. We will know intimately tfragility of our bodies and the bodies of those we love dearWe will endure periods of darkness and wonder where God It is part of every human story. And yet, the Master Pot

promises to mend in gold!

"Hope is an orientation of the spirit, an orientation of

the heart; it transcends the world that is immediately

experienced, and is anchored somewhere beyond its

horizons. It is not a conviction that all will turn out well,

but the certainty that all will make sense, regardless of

how it turns out."-Vaclav Havel

Live in Hope,Farrell

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Eric Koestner

Welcome toOur NewMembers!

Sunday, July 21st

Georgia R. Harb (pictured withsister-in-law and member, Julie Howell)

Child Dedication - Sunday, July 21st

James Finley Cropp

Family: Parents, Jordan & Kate Cropp;Brother, Henry and Sister, Charlotte

9:30 a.m.Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer"Put On the Lord Jesus Christ"

Challenge Class (200) - Led by Susan Hammonds-White"Caring Conflict Resolution: Rediscovering Values"

Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn"Joel"

Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay)Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer"Renewing Your Spirit - Setting Your Boundaries in

Our Digital Society"

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 Roy Stauffer"Workman Worthy of Praise"

Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons and Doug King"Sermon Discussions"

College & University-Aged Young Adults (107)Led by Allen McDonald

Sunday SchoolJuly 28

th

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).

Join us on Sunday Mornings

thru August for a New

Summer Sermon Series by

Rev. Clay Stauffer!

"Why Jesus?"

Luke's Gospel as Guide to

answering the question.

Woodmont's History

Alan Nelson put together the video that playedduring the 70th Celebration Party this past Sunday.He has a video with Woodmont's History that can

be seen by entering or clicking on the following linkhttp://tinyurl.com/Woodmont-History.

Thank you so much Alan for all the hard work!

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Sunday, July 21st

Woodmont's 70thBirthday

Celebration!

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Birthday Thanks!

Sundays 70th Celebration could not have been such a success without the help

of the following folks. Thank you Woodmont Members and Staff!

Committee Chair: Wendell Brown

Graphics: Kerry Leach

Music: Michael Graham

B. James Lowry

The Cane Ridge Revival

The Woodmont Consort

The Woodmont Chancel Choir

The Gospelaires

Stephen Daniel King

Andra Moran

Thom Schuyler

Historical Video/Photography:

Alan Nelson

Cynthia Beck

John & Sandra CarpenterFrank & Claire Drowota

Joann Patterson

Gene & Elizabeth Regen

Barbara Sullivan

Decorations: Chris Hackenbrack

Robin Heyne

Food & Beverages: Carroll Wallace

Milly Moore

Kay Quinn

Bill Tucker

Linda Webb

Cathy Williams

Play Structures: Justin Gung

Technical Support: Trey Flowers

Health/Accessibility: Mary Clare Pyron

Administrative: Linda Whitson

Event Day Volunteers:

Robyn Arab

Alison Bueschen

Virginia & Caroline Dinker

Jane Dyer

Shani Gandhi

Bob Garrard

Kirsten Lowe

Elaine Markland

Steve McHugh

Witt MurphyIan & Kady Navarro

Jeremiah Pyron

Pam Richardson

Tonya Rush

Brenda Starnes

David Stewart

Betty White

Housekeeping Staff: Stephen Austin

Beverly Honeycutt

Sam Marsh

Shirley Taylor

Andra Moran and

Stephen Daniel Kingperforming at the

General Assembly in

Orlando, FL last week

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WCC

Mission

Team in

Africa

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WCCBookClubTheWCCBookClubisnotmeetingduringthesummer,butwearestillreading. ThebookisWINTEROFTHEWORLDbyKenFollett. OfirstmeetinginthefallwillbeinSeptember.

Proclamation Presented to Woodmont onSunday, July 21st at the 70th Birthday

Celebration by Mayor Karl Dean

The deadline for articles andannouncements to go in The Spireis Friday by Noon.

Please send submissions to Kim at kadair@woodmontcc.org.Thanks!

Youth Choir Reunion

We are having a youth choir reunion onSunday, September 15. This will be foranyone who has sung in a youth choir led byThom Schuyler (early 1980's on). We wouldlike to get the word out to all former youthchoir members. We will have a practice onSaturday, September 14, followed by dinnerand fun. We will sing in both services onSeptember 15.

For more information, please contactElizabeth Hankla Smith atliz.smith@vanderbilt.edu or Alison CarpenterBueschen at alison.bueschen@comcast.net.

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THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Sunday, July 28

9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment9:45 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Children's Church

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

7/26 - Lowell Stokes

7/27 - Lila Faricy

7/30 - Faye-Faye Mayton

7/31 - Lucy Hermann

7/31 - Thatcher Paisley

Sunday, July 21Sunday, July 21Sunday, July 21ststst

http://www.woodmontkids.com/

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Bulletin Board

PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

INTHE HOSPITAL:Bill Kelly, friend of Moulton Farrar,

VanderbiltCindy McQueeney, sister of Deb

LaForge, Seattle, WA (ICU)

NEW CONCERN:

Betty Brent

CONTINUING CONCERNS:

Emily Duncan Penny Stelling

Gary Thompson Yot Williams

Peggy Johnson

Mission to Africa TeamJeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes

Health CenterRobert Mathews, West Meade PlaceEarl Milroy, brother-in-law of LuAnn

& Mike Brent, Pine Bluff, ARJo Helen Railsback, friend of B. James

Lowry, VanderbiltMary Thomas, mother of Lynn

McDonaldWilliam Daniel, father of Lisa Rollins,

WisconsinCarl May, husband of Jackie May

Betty Barlow, mother of Beth Sowell,Colorado

Barb Vial, sister of Beth Sowell,Colorado

Catherine Pease, mother of Mary WelshOwen, Georgetown, IN

Ty Coppinger, father of Shawn Haile

SYMPATHY TO:David & Gayle Maloney and family

on the passing of David's aunt, LeahFlowers, on Wednesday, July 3, in FoWorth, TX. A memorial service washeld on Friday, July 12, at theUniversity Christian Church in FortWorth.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Tyler Johnson and Lauren Vannoy, whwere married at Woodmont on SaturdJuly 20, by Rev. Clay Stauffer.

GIVE THANKS:

Sheila Mathias

MILITARY PRAYER LIST:

Wade Gossett,brother of Becca GosseClay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry

Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brotheand sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing

THOSE SERVING ABROAD:

Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in ArmenCourtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republi

of Georgia

*Please Note: Continuing Care Concern

will now only be listed for up to one monthIf you wish to have a continuing concernremain on the list after one month, pleas

renew your request each month by

calling the church office.*

Elders Prayer Corner

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

Gratitude for the past and hope for the future of Woodmont's witness to

our world The mission group as they return from Africa

Divine comfort to members who are experiencing transitions or

overwhelming challenges

Members who are homebound and unable to attend worship

New members as they actively engage in fellowship and worship

All members to feel God's presence in their lives and His perfect peace

PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

Opportunities

at Woodmont

Wednesday, July 24

6:15 a.m.

Men's Small Group (107)7:00 a.m.

Men's Bible Study (105)Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)

Thursday, July 25

Library Workday7:00 p.m.

Restore Classes (200, Youth Rooms)

Sunday, July 28

9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Worship (Sanctuary)4:45 p.m.

WCC Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.

The Bridge Service (DH)

Monday, July 29

4:00 p.m.

"The Geezers" Men's Group (BR)

Tuesday, July 30

9:00 a.m.

Women's Prayer Group (CS)6:00 p.m.

New Member Get-Together(Off-Campus/Sesler Home)

6:30 p.m.

Young Adults (Off-Campus)

Let Us Know:Have information about

someone in the hospital or withanother ministry need?

Please notify the church o fficedur ing the week (297-8563)

and Let Us Know.

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PA IDNashville, Tennesse

Permit No. 1204

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterFarrell 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, TNFP Director

Michael Graham,Director of Music Ministry Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of PreschoolSarah Huffman,Accompanist Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative Assistant

Rebecca Vaughan,Receptionist Chris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt,HousekeepingSteven Austin, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup

Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,

DEACON SCHEDULE

July 28, 2013

Communion Prep: Selena GuilfoyService Coordinator: 9:30 - TBA

11:00 - Nick SmallVideo Camera: 9:30 - TBA

11:00 - Paul Hardin

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Laura Dovan Deb LaForge Rich SandersonTom Dovan Rich Sanderson Tami BuchananRobin Heyne Dennis Beck Jennifer LackeySteven McGinty Cynthia Beck Stuart LackeyHoney Hetzel Pam Hardin Zsa Rockey

L.A. Galyon Teri Diamond Adam SloanGerard Stranch Denise SeslerTerri McConnell Jean Ramsey

ELDERS

SERVING

SUNDAYJuly 28, 2013

9:30 a.m.

Bill Heyneand

Chip Phinizy

11:00 a.m.

Richmond Williand

Gene Regen

5:45 p.m.

Bryan SargenWeekly Prayer Partner

Eastwood Christian Church, Nashville, TN

WORSHIP SERVICES: July 28, 2013

9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching

Why Jesus? Sermon Series:Sermon Title: "Why Jesus? Prayer works."

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preaching

Fairy Tales & Faith Sermon Series:"A Light Unto My Path"

Scripture: Psalm 112:105

BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS

Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingJune 30 258 742 $ 20,829July 7 230 665 $ 20,648July 14 256 683 $ 22,440July 21 237 775 $ 46,104