IN THIS EDITION A Letter from Dr. Clay Stauffer, Cyril Stewart and Donovan McAbee.................................pg. 2Articles written by:Clay Stauffer and Farrell Mason..............pg. 3Woodmont Youth.......................................pg. 4Woodmont Kids..........................................pg. 5Birthdays, 5-Star & Missional Wednesday Dinners.........................................................pg. 6Oct. Programming and Opportunities to Get Involved in Church Life................................pg. 7Cares & Upholding Our Church..................pg. 11Photos.........................................................pg. 12 September 29, 2015

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Welcome New Members! Sunday, September 27

Brittni Lily and Cameron Martinez

(l-r) Frederic, Olivia, Juliana, Bethany, Bonnie and Ric Burks

September 28, 2015

Dear Woodmont Family,

For the past three months, the leadership of our congregation has joined many other churches in having an open conversation about our wedding policy as it relates to the very sensitive issue of same sex marriage. As a congregational church, we have sought the input of our Board of Directors, Board of Elders, Life Elders, Deacons, and our membership. Thank you to those who have given your sincere input and shared your beliefs. Your voice matters and you have been heard. These conversations have been honest, challenging, intelligent, and emotionally charged. When it comes to the subject of marriage and what it is, it is clear that our church is not of one mind. Therefore, we must agree to disagree on the subject. When it comes to the question at hand (whether same sex marriages will be allowed on our campus), that too has been a challenging conversation. We hold tightly to our denomination’s credo: “In essentials unity; in non-essentials liberty; but in all things love.” We seek to honor the theological and denominational diversity that has been present at Woodmont for over 72 years. Having asked for and received a recommendation from the Board of Elders, the Board of Directors approved the following statement and policy at their meeting Monday, September 21.

Woodmont Christian Church is an umbrella church that welcomes and is formed by individuals from a wide variety of faith traditions. As a congregation, we respect and honor all who base their beliefs on a serious and prayerful study of the scriptures while listening for God’s voice. We may not agree with our fellow Christians on all issues, but stand side by side in caring for and supporting all of our members as we seek a closer walk with God and each other. We agree that marriage is a sacred and holy institution and should be entered into not only with prayer and love, but also with the support that a Christian community of believers can give. Therefore, Woodmont Christian Church will limit weddings to members of the congregation who have participated in pastoral premarital counseling.All weddings on the Woodmont campus are subject to the approval of the Senior Minister, who may consult the spiritual leaders of the church. The board and elders of the congregation support the decisions of the Senior Minister. In all things, we seek to glorify God and carry out His will in our community and the world.

We can assure you that the Elders, Board, and Senior Minister have given significant thought and prayer to this process and sensitive topic. There was also an outside consultant involved along the way. We seek to remain faithful to our mission while doing our best to honor the beliefs of our diverse congregation. This is challenging but well worth it. This conversation will certainly continue in the future but we want it to take place in a healthy and respectful way. Our goal is to remain an umbrella church of diverse ideologies where all feel welcomed and appreciated and can grow in their faith, spiritual life, and relationship with Jesus Christ.With deep gratitude and prayers for the future,

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCHD I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T

Dr. Clay Stauffer J. Cyril Stewart Dr. Donovan McAbeeSr. Minister Chair of the Congregation Chair of the Elders

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The following article was written by Dr. Clay Stauffer and published in The Tennessean September 26, 2015:

It’s hard to argue the fact that we live in a materialistic world. It’s been said before that “we buy things we don’t need with money we don’t have to impress people we don’t really care about.”

Growing secularization has only enhanced our obsession with money and toys. Even honestly pursuing the American Dream (however that is defined) throws us into an endless cycle of competition, consumption, comparison and stress. Social media, despite its benefits, keeps us ever aware of what others have that we don’t.

Stanley Hauerwas and Will Willimon say, “Desire is both contagious and imitative. I want this or that because someone else wants this or that. That we learn desire from one another means that we desperately desire one another’s approval, even though our desires put us in envious conflict with one another. We think of life as a zero sum game. Accordingly, we want what our neighbor has and we are led to an endless cycle of acquisition that never satisfies.”

There is absolutely nothing wrong with working hard, achieving success, being compensated fairly, providing for your family and building a better life. But remember, it’s the same desire to accomplish and achieve that keeps us restless and unsatisfied in our spiritual lives. We tend to neglect our soul.

In his book "Everything Belongs," Richard Rohr talks about the ongoing struggle between the ego and the soul. He says “The primary philosophical and spiritual problem in the West is the lie of individualism. Individualism makes church almost impossible. It makes community almost

impossible. It makes compassion almost impossible. Life is not about me; it is about God, and God is about love. When we don’t know love, when we don’t experience love, when we experience only the insecurity and fragility of the small self, we become restless.”

Restlessness is an ongoing spiritual problem for many today. People are restless with themselves. They are restless in their marriages. They are restless with their jobs. We address that restlessness in a variety of ways — excessive eating, drinking, medicating, shopping, smoking, working and worrying. Yet these are symptoms of something much deeper going in within.

Jesus teaches us in the Sermon on the Mount that it’s our inner motives and intentions that matter, what’s going on in the head and heart. When we neglect the soul, problems abound.

Rohr says that many people today “live in a disenchanted universe without meaning, purpose or direction.” That is sad. How can that be changed?

Perhaps it starts with understanding that what satisfies the ego does not satisfy the soul. What keeps us relevant in the marketplace is not really what gives us meaning. Life must be about more than work. Life must be more than success. Life must be more than getting rich. Life must be more than climbing the social ladder. Life must be more than always being right. Maybe he who dies with the most toys actually loses, especially if he is enjoying them all alone.

Human beings have done one heck of a job coming up with things to keep us busy, distracted and feeling important, and perhaps that’s the problem. In our relentless attempt to feed the ego, the soul is neglected.

Balancing the Ego and the Soul by Dr. Clay Stauffer

Divine One, What would you discover if you were to gaze inside to the anatomy of our souls?Would you see a noble spirit, one that is drawn to hope, one that is not afraid of the mystery, the unknowing, the bitter and the heartbreak?One that remains full of faith, trusting in You that all will be well?Would you feel our gentleness and the depth of our compassion?Could you locate the places where we have set aside our ego and given wholly over to the needs of another?

If you were to peer into our heart, would it reflect how brave and resilient we have proven in the face of life's setbacks knowing that you were always by our side?Would it be dark on the inside, full of the shadows of guilt, resentment, pride, grief and fear?Or would we glow?Humbled by the invisible string of miracles that continue to knit us together.Would our soul tell a story of love?You know us from the inside out.The truth: We are vulnerable. We hurt. We doubt. We hope. We yearn for healing and wholeness. We need you.Promise that when we speak into the Silence that you would hear the narrative of our hearts and tenderly reply,Be still and know that I am your God.Amen.

by Farrell Mason

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SUNDAY SCHOOL - OCT. 4: WILDCARD WEEK - HAVE A TOPIC OR SCRIPTURE TO TALK ABOUT? EMAIL KATIE OR TREY. A NEW SERIES STARTS OCT. 11: "WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? BIBLICAL IMAGES OF JESUS"

Regional Youth Retreat at Bethany Hills November 7-8- Arrival/Registration: 9-11 AM Saturday, November 7- Dismissal: 1:30 PM Sunday, November 8- Spiritual Theme: Good Habits (Keynotes by Whitney Matthews)- Dance Theme: “Tropical”- Cost: $65This will be a combined CYF and Chi-Rho weekend.REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE IN THE YOUTH WING

GHANA SKYPE CALL

Junior Youth Choir is singing "Follow Me" Sunday October 11 at 11:00 a.m. worship!

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SAVE THE DATES:• Parenting Workshops in the Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.

October 7: Raising Girls with Sissy Goff. October 14: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys with David Thomas. October 21: Intentional Parenting with Sissy Goff and David Thomas. Free - No RSVP Needed - Childcare Available! - Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Download info with class/speaker details at www.bit.ly/FreeAtWCC

• Fall Fest - Saturday October 24 Woodmont's Parking Lot.• October 25 - S.T.A.R.S. Puppet Show • Trunk or Treat - October 28 in Woodmont's Parking Lot.• Thanks & Giving Meal - Sunday, November 15.

OCTOBER SUNDAY SCHOOL:• We'll be studying the story about Solomon building the

temple out of 1 Kings. More information to come!

A HUGE thanks to Catie Pratt for her work with the kids in Grace Notes! The choir did a GREAT job performing last Sunday morning and we're so thankful for Catie's leadership!

Grace Notes and Sunday School Choirs

Grace Notes Children's Choir performance Sunday September 27 - directed by Catie Pratt (see photo below)_

Catie Pratt leading Sunday School!

Grace Notes sings and plays music!5

Wednesday, September 30 Menu:

Roasted Chicken Leg QuartersCheese Grits

Orange Glazed Carrots Mixed Green Salad

Banana Pudding CakePizza for the Kids

Deadline to RSVP for Five Star Dinner is noon, Mon. 9/21. Deadline for Missional Wednesday Dinner is noon, Mon.10/5. RSVP: online www.bitly.com/5StarDinner, by calling 615-297-8563, by emailing areese@woodmontcc.org or on Sunday’s connection card.

Wednesday, October 7Menu:

Lamb Meatballs with Spiced Tomato Sauce over bulgarGreen Salad with roasted butternut squash

Craisins tossed with preserved lemon vinaigretteRice Pudding with pistachio crumble

The first Wednesday of the month is Missional Wednesday where we learn about WCC's outreach/mission work and enjoy a meal provided by The Nashville Food Project (TNFP). Our program October 7 includes the Hope Clinic for Women and WCC Youth Group's Annual Pumpkin Patch. While there is no set fee for this meal, we encourage you to support TNFP's work with a donation.

1 Rick Arnemann Shawn Haile

2 Chance Allen Christy Brown

Alison Bueschen Sandra Carpenter Kimberly Cooper Heather Douglas

Julie Ingman Thomas Lyles

Liz Smith 3 John Gibson

Rachel Lyles Dillon Mayfield Robert Smith

Savannah Wills 4 Mark Clymer

Rebecca Everett Betty McHugh Kent McMillin

5 Kasey Clymer Eleanor Edwards

Justin Gung Randy Luther

6 James Eidson

Sandra Kyne Deborah Lovett Brett Mansfield

Sam Marsh Megan McAbee

Helen Rominiecki Brad Sitton

7 Sara Donahoe Sirrena Martin Robert Ramsey

Gary Walker 8 River Kolakowski

Caroline Taveau Daisy Williams

9 Nancy Hooper JoAnn Patterson

Jack Reynolds Tyler Reynolds

10 Betty Brent Lori Buck

Max Haught Sarah Peay

Beth Shelton 11 Chase Neal

Chris Ward

12 Debbie Baird Tom Coffey

Marion Greenlee Betty York

13 Clare Anne Carpenter David Greenlee Mark Miccioli

14 Kurt Knapp Senith (Senna) Shaffer

William Sinks 15 Juky Holt

Lindi Jobe Katie Johnson Anne Mitchell

Nora Rich 16 Walker Dovan

Sara Kate Hooper 17 Steele Clayton

Emily Deichmann Noah Jobe Judi Smith

18 Rachael Aull Tina Brady

Dan Miller-McLemore Peggy Walker

19 Christopher Endress Jade Forlidas

Barrett (Barrett) Keane Delana King

Chad McIntyre Jane Clay Meadors

Alan Nelson 20 William Johnson

Brooke Keane Mary Susan MacAllister

Maddie Murphy 21 Lynne Drahman

John Forcht Helen Steele Virginia Wills

22 Roger Best Laurie Coderre Lindsey Felts

23 David Pack 24 Heather Martin

John Shelton Mary Shreeve

Grace Todd 25 Mark Drury

James Easter

Mike Jobe Kaden Knapp Conner Moore

Piper Pride John Ramsey

26 Joyce Jones 27 Shelly Bearden

Amy (Kate) Hendrick Zoe Hendrick Dave Malone Aliya Mulkey Lelia Neuhoff Cannon Smith

28 John Harlin Joel Hysmith

Miles Pratt Cutler Smith

29 William Carpenter Tom Davis

Emmie Thomas 30 Tami Buchanan

Carol Hankla David Schmutz

happy october birthdays!

Fellowship Dinners - Five Star Dinner and Missional Wednesday Dinner at 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Pricing Structure:Adults: $8.00, Children 4yrs - 5th grade: $4.00

Family Cap $20.RSVP for Five Star Dinner and Missional Wed Dinner

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Classes Wednesday Evenings in OctoberOctober 7, 14 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.Justice, the Church, and the Gospel response to Mass Incarceration led by Rev. Jeannie Alexander, meets in the BoardroomThis three week course will examine the history of mass incarceration in America, and more specifically in Tennessee; discuss the realities of prison with former prisoners and family members; and examine an alternative biblical view of social segregation. Rev. Jeannie Alexander is Co-Founder, Director of No Exceptions Prison Collective. She served as the Head Chaplain at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution until 2014. As chaplain, she facilitated the creation of programs for insiders, both in minimum security and on “death row.” As an educator, she’s been a professor of philosophy, ethics, and religion. As a pastor, she’s served and developed interfaith communities in prison based on a model of liberation theology. She lectures and preaches frequently on the topics of mass incarceration as slavery, mandatory sentencing, and the death penalty. She understands the Gospel as a manifesto for radical liberation now on earth and an invitation to experience God through the living presence of others.Daystar Parenting Workshops in the Sanctuary led by Sissy Goff and David Thomas (doors open at 6:15 p.m.)Oct. 7: Raising Girls (covers birth to 19) ~ October 14: Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys (birth to 17) Oct. 21: Intentional Parenting (all age children) October 14, 21 and 28 at 6:30 p.m.The Gilead Group led by Beth Patillo and Karen Conrad, meets in South HallA traditional African-American spiritual, based on a passage from Jeremiah, reminds us that, “There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole; there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.” The region of Gilead in the Old Testament was known for producing an ointment used in healing. During times of church disagreements, we may experience a special need for our own ‘Gilead.’ Beginning Wed, Oct 14, the Gilead Group will provide a separate, holy time for spiritual nurture in the midst of disagreement. We will meet for three weeks in South Hall at 6:30 pm and will be led by Beth Pattillo with help from several of our Leadership Woodmont alums. Sessions will include such themes as “Resting in the Love of God,” “Spiritual Reflection in the Midst of Disagreement,” and “Creating a Christ-Centered Community.” The goal of the Gilead Group is not to debate issues or theology but to turn our hearts toward God and to listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit as it is moving in our lives and in our church today. We hope you will join us! Questions? Contact Beth Pattillo bethpattillo@gmail.com; 615-415-4710 or Karen Conrad karenconrad@comcast.net; 615-298-3735.Human Trafficking led by Brian McVey, meets in room 105Brian McVey was named an Episcopal Church Fellow in 2011 for his work in fighting human trafficking (which started accidentally back in 2007), and was invited by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Holy Father to the Rome Consultation on human trafficking in November of last year. As part of his work with that group, he is more specifically tasked with teaching the Church (capital C intended) how to educate, to exhort, and to partner with law enforcement to deal with survivors of human trafficking, though, as one of the twenty invitees from around the world, he is presumed to be able to speak on any of the six “p’s.” He has presented at churches of varying denominations, secular groups, businesses, colleges, and even a fraternity on human trafficking issues. Ongoing, join us anytime - 6:15 p.m. in the Bay Room: DivorceCare led by Anne Stauffer and Janet WallThis small group series incorporates video, workbook, and discussion.  Anyone affected by separation, divorce, or the trauma of breakup is welcome to join at any time. $20 Materials/workbook fee with scholarships available. Child care is available with reservations. Please call 615-297-8563 for more info or visit www.bit.ly/DivorceHealing. No need to RSVP - just come!

CWF General Meeting & Luncheon October 6, 2015

Do you know about the Academies of Nashville?  Metro Public High Schools have been completely redesigned in the past few years and have received national acclaim.  Join CWF to hear Beverly Flatt share what the Academies program is and how it is changing

education in Nashville!  Our meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. in Room 105 with lunch following in Drowota Hall.  For lunch reservations, please rsvp through your circle or by calling the church office at 615-297-8563.Child care is provided.  The CWF Board will meet at 9:45 a.m. in Room 100.

CWF Circle 5 Meets October 5 at 6:00 pmCircle 5 is the Evening Circle, one of the Christian Women’s Fellowship circles,  is open to all women at Woodmont whose life circumstances dictate that an evening circle meeting would be preferred.  We will meet October 5 at 6:00 in Room 105.  Dinner will be served (cost $8.00).  If you would like to join a group of Christian women for fellowship, devotional, program and service, please contact Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net or call 615-482-6574.  We look forward to seeing you!

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NEW Daytime Series:Conversations, Insights and Expertise for Older Adults sponsored by LiveWell by Blakeford

Blakeford experts and others will share their insights and expertise, from medicine to technology.  Come participate in the conversations!  Staying Healthy As We Age - Wednesday, Sept 30 - 2:00 pm in rm 200Join us, along with Dr. Robbie Quinn, Medical Director at Blakeford, as we discuss important health considerations for those over 65.  In addition to his role at Blakeford, Dr. Quinn is an Internist at Sterling Primary, a member of Woodmont Christian Church, and a long-time resident of Green Hills.  Dr. Quinn is the first in the series of Conversations.  Navigating Medicare 2016 – What’s Coming Up? Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 3:00 pm in rm 200Join us as our expert, Margaret Smith, talks about Medicare’s open enrollment period (October 15-December 7) and what to expect for 2016.  Bring your questions and concerns about Medicare health and drug plans as well as other healthcare benefit-related questions. Ms. Smith has been working with Medicare and seniors for the past 25 years as President of her own company, Medical Accounts Management. Email – Smart Phone – Tablet – Oh My! - Tuesday, Oct. 27 - 3:00 pm in rm 200Shawn Clark, Corporate Director of Technology Services at Blakeford will discuss new technology and give practical and well-informed advice for seniors grappling with changing technology requirements.  We encourage you to bring your hand-held devices and questions.  Mr. Clark began his technology career in the military and has been teaching and assisting seniors in embracing and accepting technology for over 20 years. Start Today!  Stay Strong! - Tuesday, Nov. 10 - 3:00 pm in rm 200Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tiara Stingley, Director of Rehabilitation Services at Blakeford.  Dr. Stingley will address the major physiological changes she sees with her clients and give you suggestions for pro-actively managing them.  Things you can start TODAY!  Dr. Stingley received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Belmont University after receiving her undergraduate degree at Lipscomb.  She has worked extensively with the senior population.

Free of Charge - Reservations Required - Call 615-665-0694 or LiveWell@Blakeford.com FLYERS AVAILABLE IN THE NARTHEX & GATHERING HALL

Performance by Music City Baroque in the SanctuaryOctober 4 • 3:00 pm

Program, English Baroque led by Allison NyquistLocke Suite The Tempest,

Boyce Symphony no. 1 in B-flat, Purcell Suite King Arthur.

Suggested donation of $15 at the door. $10 (students).

WCC's New AccompanistRolin Mains is WCC's new Accompanist. Since 1994, Rolin has lived in Nashville and has worked as studio musician, playing on countless custom records and demos; producer (nominated for three GMA Dove Awards, and winning Best Instrumental Album in 1998); pianist/keyboard player (toured with Sandi Patty, The Young Messiah Tour, played for Donna Summer, Natalie Cole, and produced Dino Kartsonakis’ Christmas shows in Branson, MO., Carnegie Hall, and The Kennedy Center); music director (including several local churches, recognized as “Best Music Director” by the Nashville Scene for work at Street Theatre Company; and has been Music Director in Residence with Street Theatre Company for five years (including productions of Chess, Caroline or Change, The Last Five Years, Passing Strange, and Jesus Christ Superstar); and composer (won “Best Score” for the 48 Hour Film Project. Rolin composes music regularly for the First Friday service at Christ Church Cathedral in Nashville, and composed the music for the Nashville Shakespeare Festival’s 2015 production of “Twelfth Night”. Mr. Mains serves as staff accompanist for Belmont University’s Musical Theater program. We welcome Rolin Mains to Woodmont - please introduce yourself when you see him!

WCC Book Club is Moving Back to Room 107Our next meeting will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, Oct. 20. Virginia Lewis will lead us in a discussion of an excellent book - William Kent Krueger's, "Ordinary Grace". Please join us.

Prayer Walk with Martha Galyon's Women's Bible StudyMark your calendars for October 6th for a prayer walk at Radnor Lake. We will meet at the ranger station off the Granny White entrance at 10:00 am. This will not be a strenuous hike, so all hiking levels welcome. Childcare will be provided in the church nursery beginning at 9:30 am.

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Get a Package Delivered to Your Unbound Sponsored Friend/Child by Team Woodmont!Woodmont is sending a group of adults (Team Woodmont) to Guatemala on a mission trip October 10 - 17, 2015. If you sponsor a child or aging friend through Unbound and would like the mission group to deliver a package/letter from you, they can do that!

**The Deadline to Drop Off Your Package is October 4th!**Here’s how:• Gather age-appropriate items to send. You may know what your friend enjoys from their letters.  Ideas include: school

supplies, simple games or toys, gum or hard candy, educational magazines/flashcards for kids in Spanish, comb, socks, hair ribbons, coloring books, umbrellas, earbuds, baseball caps or a t shirt from your school/team, harmonica, soccer ball or yo yo. Be creative, and remember that Guatemalans are small in size. Add a letter/photo from You!

• Pack the items in a cloth shopping bag with handles or a school backpack. There is a basket of new, lightweight backpacks and cloth bags, donated by Greenways for Nashville, in the Gathering Hall. You are welcome to use one of them.

• Label your package on the outside with your friend’s name and Unbound CH number as well as your name.

• Drop your package off in the Gathering Hall at morning worship or at The Bridge at 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall. 

Questions? Contact: Mary Welsh Owen: mwowen1123@gmail.com, Kasey Clymer: kaseyclymer@comcast.net, Susan Batson: subatson@gmail.com, Lynn McDonald: spottydog1@comcast.net or Emmie Thomas: emmie.d.thomas@gmail.com

Woodmont Mission and Outreach - Opportunities and AccomplishmentMorgan-Scott Project Mission Trip Nov. 12 - 15 Join fellow Woodmont members in helping improve the lives of families in Morgan and Scott counties. We will be leaving the night of the 12th and working all day the 13th, 14th and part of the 15th. If you can't come up until Friday morning/night, that's fine too!! We will coordinate drivers for Thursday night, Friday morning and Friday night. Hope you can come! Visit www.bitly.com/MorganScott to register! If you have any questions, contact jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com. If you cannot make it, but are interested in donating food or other items, contact Judy Davis at jd-ed@comcast.net.

Room In The Inn begins November 1 and runs through March. Please prayerfully consider serving. WCC hosts on Friday nights. This is an opportunity to serve those in need in our community and have a great time doing so. The new sign-up is available at www.bit.ly/RITIWCC. We are asking small groups, Sunday School classes, prayer groups, women's and men's groups, families and individuals to sign up for dates to serve. Room In The Inn (RITI) Clothes Closet - We need donations of new socks, boxers, t-shirts (L, XL, 2XL), individually packaged toothbrushes, gently used/new men's winter hats, gloves, coats and  clothing.  Items can be dropped  off at South Hall or the Mansion marked "RITI" or you can contact Deb LaForge for pickup of a large donation. Questions about RITI or the Clothes Closet? Call Deb LaForge at 615-496-8183 or email at divegirldj@yahoo.com.

Tools 4 Schools has been exceptionally busy building tables, computer desks, stages and lockers for schools around Nashville.  They could really use some more volunteers!  School has started and the requests came flooding in!  As of 9/16 there are nearly 40 open requests. In the recent weeks they have completed Four Display cases for JT Moore, Eleven Basketball lockers for Overton, Six Outdoor table/benches for Dupont Tyler Middle, and Eighteen computer table for Hillsboro High. 

Walk Thru Bethlehem is coming!  Please block off your calendars to volunteer and to also assist with set-up and take-down.  This is a high-visibility mission for WCC and we want to keep it growing!

Woodmont Christian Church

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2015 FALL FEST SPONSORSHIPWoodmont Christian Fall Fest is a community wide festival benefiting Woodmont Christian Preschool (“WCPS”), recognized as a nonprofit under IRS Codes 501(c)3. The 2014 festival had over 400 festival goers and raised almost $10,000. The 2015 festival is October 24th from 10am-3pm. For 2015, we have extended the hours of the festival and hired additional face painters, balloon artists, etc. to accommodate the large volume of attendees.We are looking for partners - families and businesses - to make our event a success. Please consider the following Sponsorship levels. Your support makes the festival happen and proceeds from the festival are used to enhance WCPS students learning experience - to inspire them to do great things!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS• $100 - Your business or family name will be included on sign-age posted at WCPS and on the event

website - www.WOODMONTFALLFEST.ORG. If applicable, we will also link to your business site.• $150 - In addition to $100 level items, your business or family name will be included in the slide show presentation in Drowota

Hall (where the indoor activities will take place). The slide show will play on a continuous loop.• $250 - In addition to $100 and $150 items, your business or family name will be included in the event program. This program

will be distributed to all attendees and will include a map of the event.• $400 - In addition to $100, $150, and $250 level items, your business or family name will be included on sign-age at the event

entrance.• $500 - In addition to items provided at all other levels, your business or family name will be included on sign-age by activity of

choice. Activities will have up to three names. For example, DUNKING BOOTH SPONSORED BY YOUR COMPANY/FAMILY NAMEContact Liz Holley at 615-804-3642 or lizzyholley@gmail.com to become a sponsor or ask questions!

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By Our Presence and Our Gifts Deacons Serving October 4, 2015 Elders Serving October 4, 2015Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating Communion Prep:

Mari-Kate HopperService Coordinator:

9:30 - Jerry Johnson • 11:00 - Jim HesterVideo Camera:

9:30 - Erik Milam • 11:00 - Rebecca Robinson

9:30 a.m.Jack Derryberry

andPat Malone

11:00 a.m. Marcella Derryberry

and John Hobby (Hospital)

5:15 p.m. Mary Kiger

September 6 218 597 $34,299September 13 347 830 $29,922September 20 304 798 $41,573September 27 316 729 $16,508

Worship Services - October 4, 2015Morning Worship • 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Preaching Series: "Following Jesus, A Journey Through Mark’s Gospel"

Sermon: "I Believe; Help My Unbelief!" • Scripture: Mark 9:17-24The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

Trey Flowers, PreachingSermon: "Serving Humble Pie"

Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

9:30 a.m.Laura Beth Brown

Billy Crawford Jennifer OttingerTalbott Ottinger

Joel HysmithChris Smith

Laura StephanPeggy Burrham

11:00 a.m.Laurie HesterPatricia Taylor

Josephine DurbinAaron Durbin

Barbara SullivanNick ForlidasJamie Huling

Selena Guilfoy

5:15 p.m.Kristen Newman

Sunday, October 48:00 a.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR)9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services (Sanc)3:00 p.m. Concert by Music City Baroque (Sanc)5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship (DH)6:15 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Wing)Monday, October 5 4:00 p.m. "Geezers" Men's Group (BR)6:00 p.m. CWF Circle 5 (105/Kit)Tuesday, October 69:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group (C/S)9:45 a.m. CWF Board Meeting (100)10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study Prayer Walk (Radnor)11:00 a.m. CWF General Meeting (105/DH/Kit)6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room)Wednesday, October 76:15 a.m. Men’s Small Group (100)7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (105) Younger Men’s Bible Study (BR)5:35 p.m. Missional Wednesday Dinner (DH)6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay Room)6:30 p.m. 1st of 3 Parenting Seminars, Raising Girls (Sanc) Justice, the Church, and the Gospel Response to Mass Incarceration (the Boardroom) Choir Practice (Choir Room) Missions Team Meeting (100) Leadership Woodmont (107) Stephen Ministry (Mans. Lib, Lib, C/S, 100)Thursday, October 8 Library Workday

Woodmont's Elders Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for:• Our Senior Minister, Dr. Clay Stauffer.• Board Chair, Cyril Stewart, & Elder Chair, Dr. Donovan McAbee.• Members of Woodmont preparing for the mission trip to Guatemala.• Safe travels for Pope Francis.

Prayers for Our Church FamilyIn the Hospital:Carolyn Bryant, sister of Penny Stelling (ICU), St. Thomas- MidtownNew Concerns: Faith Cartelli Continuing Concerns:Gayle Cherry, Richland Keith Herndon, son of Nicole HerndonMark Leinbach, cousin of David and Karen ConradMilitary:Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve and Judy Wilson, Middle EastSympathy:To Robin and Bill Heyne and family on the death of Robin’s mother, Charlene Solliday, on September 28. Visitation will be Thursday, October 1 from 12:30 – 1:45 pm in Woodmont’s Gathering Hall. A service will follow at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary.To Chris Harwell, his wife Leah, and family on the loss of his mother, Beverly Hulen, on September 13. To Tina, Rush and Mia Brady and family on the loss of her husband/their father, Stan Brady, on September 21. A service was September 26 in Lebanon.To Mary Lynn Skinner and family on the loss of her mother, Dorothy Carney, on September 23. A service was in Nashville on September 25.

Next Week’s Calendar

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 Ministry

Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & OutreachMary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse & Small Group Coordinator

Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator • Martha Duff, Director of Preschool • Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director • Ana Reese, Receptionist Maddison Grigsby, Children’s Ministry Coordinator • Katie Sheridan Gossage, Assistant Youth Ministry Director • Chris Beck, Finance Manager

Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager • Stephen Austin, Housekeeping • Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping

Staff Serving Woodmont

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Morning Worship - Woodmont's Chancel Choir

Morning Worship - Children's MomentThe Heavenly Helpers help decorate for a fund raiser for The March of Dimes at the Vanderbilt Loews on September 24.

GEMS • (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, & (S)ocialize 9/22 - "Reminiscing ...with Bill and Clare (Drowota) Carpenter, II" (photo below is of Bill and Clare)

The Bridge Worship in Drowota Hall - Sunday Evenings at 5:15 p.m.