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Mission
Statement
Growing
Disciples of ChristbySeeking 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 10 March 4, 2013
Woodmont Attendeesat Spring Fling
Bethany Hills - March 1-3
Congratulations to Jocelyn Sitto
Russell Carpenter and Alex Smi
for being elected to the TCYF fo
2013-14, the statewide planning a
governing body for TN DiscipleChristian Youth Fellowship!
Many thanks to John "Jojo" Hermann
his willingness and dedication to raisin
money for the Nashville Food Project
Congratulations to
David and Karen Conrad
on Receiving the Safe Haven
2013 Hero Award!
T h i s W e e k e n d ! !Parenting on Pointwith Jim WilliamsSaturday, March 9th9:00 a.m. - NoonDrowota HallFree childcare provided
with reservation.Make your reservation atwww.woodmontkids.com
today!
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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
Labyrinthby Farrell Mason,Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
We are each making our way through the labyrinth of Easter,a Lenten pilgrimage of twists and turns before we reach thecenter, Easter Sunday. There is a rich history of Christiansembarking on pilgrimages to encounter God. In our own time,over 300 million people set out on some form of religiouspilgrimage every year to Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago, andLourdes. Countless others embark on private journeys of thespirit, trying to step away from the noise of their lives in a questfor something sacred. Archaeologists have determined that thisimpulse, this need to search for the Divine, dates back to theearliest cultures. I find that my own journey of faith often feelslike a journey through a labyrinth. Just when I think I am on theright path I hit a dead end and must set out in another direction,all with hopes of one day reaching the center.
It is written into our DNA to spend our lives trying to reachthe center, the place where God dwells. We are all "Seekers,"yearning to experience something in our lives that is sacred,holy, and more than what we can see with our eyes or reason
with our intellect. St. Augustine said, "Lord, you have made usfor yourself and our hearts are restless until they rest in you."
Our time here on Earth is a life-long pilgrimage, a sacredjourney to the center of the labyrinth where we will experienceunion with God. I believe that we are each created in the imageand likeness of God with this beautiful divinity deeply embeddedwithin us. It explains this powerful, I would even saysupernatural longing we feel for connecting with that whichcreated us. I like to think that we are each fitted with this sacredmagnet within our souls that is drawn in such a powerful way tothat which is holy, sacred and eternal. Our lives become this
journey, this seeking to connect with that divine piece of metal.
When our magnet locks in, we finally experience home,unimaginable love and complete union with God. The problem iswe ignore the pull, or we try to find other metals to satisfy thelonging. It takes courage to simply surrender, walk the road ofthe pilgrim, and embrace the magnetism of God.
Over 2,000 years ago, Jesus' disciples embarked on their ownjourney. The Gospel of Mark shows us Peter and Andrew castingtheir nets in the sea, living their normal lives as fisherman. Jesus
shows up and all he says is, "Follow me." The disciples had idea where it would lead them. They could not see the aerview of God's Master plan and yet they laid down their nets afollowed Jesus into the labyrinth. At some point on the journof life, each one of us has heard those words, "Follow m
spoken to the intimate places of our being. The problem is whave a hard time laying down our nets and journeying into tlabyrinth, into the unknown in search of God. Following Godhard, unpredictable; it stretches us, and contradicts our humneed to be in control of our own destiny.
Lent is a great wake-up call. It beckons us to ask tquestion...Am I on the right path? Remember, this is yopilgrimage, not anyone else's. God knows if your heart is fucommitted to the journey. Jesus said in Mark 6:8, take neithyour purse nor belt for the journey. I believe Jesus is saying, taan account of your life, are you so weighted down by your joyour family, your insecurities, your past baggage, your needbe in control, your fear of death that you are having a hard timmaking your way down the path, fully seeking the Divine? are you just going through the motions? Showing up for churhere and there, giving up a prayer when duty calls, writing tquick check to charity? Are you missing the wonder and tmystery and the miraculous of God on your life journey?
Life on this side is not perfect. I can promise you that ywill find yourself at some point in the valley of the shadows, ywill get lost along the way, there will be periods of drought your faith and you will stumble and have to watch others thyou love stumble. But I believe there is a Master Plan, an aer
view that is so full of grace.
Here are some secrets to walking the labyrinth: Wawhatever path is set before you with gratitude. Don't miss tbeauty on the road. Encourage other pilgrims that cross yopath. When the path becomes too difficult, remember that Godwalking it with you and has already promised that you will mait to the center!
Live in Hope,Farrell
P.S. Even though I am on maternity leave, I am busy writing
each week on my "Bread and Honey" blog for you. My bloghopes to offer spiritual nourishment for the mind, body, andsoul! You can expect spiritual reflections, recipes, booksuggestions, and much more! I hope you will sign up atwww.breadandhoneyblog.net and receive my email everyMonday morning! See you back in church soon!
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William Willimon, a preacher, theologian,and bishop in the Methodist Church, once toldthe following story. Read it and reflect.
When I was serving a little church in rural Georgia, one ofmy members had a relative who died, and Patsy and I went to thefuneral as a show of support for the family. The funeral was in alittle, hot, crowded, off-brand Baptist country church. Well, Ihave never seen anything like it. They wheeled the coffin in; thepreacher began to preach. He shouted, fumed, flayed his arms.
"It's too late for Joe," he screamed. "He might have wanted todo this or that in life, but it's too late for him now. He's dead. It'sall over for him. He might have wanted to straighten his life out,but he can't now. It's over."
What a comfort this must be to the family, I thought.
"But it ain't too late for you! People drop dead every day. Sowhy wait? Now is the time for decision. Now is the time to makeyour life count for something. Give your life to Jesus!"
Well, that was the worst thing I ever heard. "Can you imaginea preacher doing that kind of thing to a grieving family?" Iasked Patsy on the way home. "I've never heard anything somanipulative, cheap, and inappropriate. I would never preach asermon like that," I said.
She agreed. She agreed it was tacky and manipulativcalloused. "Of course," she added, "the worst part of all is whhe said was true."
If you agree with that, then why don't we do something aboit. As Rick Warren says, "We will spend more time on the othside of death than this side. So only a fool would not get reafor what he knows is definitely coming."
Of course, I hope Christianity means more than just "gettiinto heaven." To me it means becoming more like Jesus whwe live in this world. And Lent is the 40-day period leading to Easter when we are called to be more serious than usual abothat. Lent is halfway over now. Life is halfway over now maybe more. How serious are we about our spirituality, awhere it is, or isn't, leading us?
When Jeff Dyer died recently, his wife Jane reflected on thmarriage and said, "Forty-nine years. Where did it go?" So wwe reflect on our lives, before we know it, and say, "Where didgo?" But maybe better yet, we ought to ask, "Where is it going
Lent is halfway over. How have you spent it?
~Roy
READ AND REFLECT HALFWAY OVER
Halfway Thereby Dr. C. Roy Stauffer,Minister of Church Life
This February, I was invited to write some
devotionals to accompany a CD of Christian
music for kids put out by Capitol Records. I
thought my Woodmont family might enjoy this
one, and modified it for you Grown Up Readers of The Spire.
When I was a little girl, the PTAshop at Swimming River ElementarySchool sold "warm fuzzies." Thesewere basically colored cotton ballsto which some patient person hadglued paper feet and googly eyes.
You could give a warm fuzzy to someone for being nice toyou, to brighten their day or to tell them you loved them. Theprice was steep for a warm fuzzy, though: 50 cents! I plannedmy warm fuzzy budget this way: I'd save my milk money fromlunch for three days, and by the end of the week, I'd have justenough money to buy a warm fuzzy plus a tootsie pop.
Of course, we grown-ups are so smart that we know now
that warm fuzzies are actually free! They are simply the happy
feelings that come over us when we feel love! It sure is nicethink about how we are loved, isn't it? See if you can conjure a warm fuzzy by naming five people who love you. That is a flist to make, isn't it?
You know, warm fuzzies don't just come to us when we glove; we also get warm fuzzies when we give love! So nomake a list of five people that you love, and I bet you'll feanother warm fuzzy.
As people of faith, we must always remember that God is both of these warm fuzzy lists: The list of who loves us, and tlist of who we love! Now here's a question for you: What some ways we can share warm fuzzies with God?
Every one may have unique answers to this question, but fme, my favorite way is to sing. Take a few moments to thiabout ways that you can share warm fuzzies with your frienfamily, neighbors and with God this week.
~Andra
Warm Fuzzyby Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"
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CWF Circle Meetings
Tuesday, March 12th
Circle #1
Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Club
(2805 Abbott Martin Road, 37215)
Circle #2
Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at the church in Room 105
Circle #3
Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Club
(2805 Abbott Martin Road, 37215)
Circle #4
Will meet at 11:30 a.m. at O'Charley's on White
Bridge Road for lunch and then go to the Knowles
Assisted Living Home to host Bingo for the residents
Circle #6
Will meet at 10:00 a.m. at The Nashville Food
Project in South Hall. Childcare provided at the
church in the Nursery.
Circle #7
Will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the home of
Marianne Rogers (605 Westover Drive, 37205)
Co-Hostess: Sallye Galloway
SAVE THESE DATES
GEMS Spring Meetings(Greet, Eat, Meet and Socialize)
March 26th Judge Frank Drowota
April 23rd Judge Seth Norman
May 28th "GEMS: Premier Red Carpet Event"
More information to follow!
Watch the Spire for details.
Introduction to Woodmont
We offer a free monthly luncheon and class to teachvisitors and new members about our beliefs, values,and community. Introduction to Woodmont is a brieflook at the Disciples of Christ denomination and ourown congregation. Visitors and members alike areinvited to join us for lunch and a lively conversationwith our church ministers about what it means to
be a part of the Woodmont family.
The next introduction to Woodmont classand luncheon will be on Sunday, March 24,at 12:15 p.m. in the Boardroom. Freechildcare will be provided if requested inadvance by calling the church office at297-8563.
5-Star DinnerWednesday Nights
5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall
Menu - March 6
Hearty Ground BeefVegetable Soup
Tomato Bisque Soup
Pork Tenderloin on RollsSpinach Salad with MandarinOranges & Toasted Pecans
Decadent Fudge Cake withChocolate Ganache
Chess Squares
Pizza for the kids
Menu - March 13
Barbeque Chicken
Cheesy Hash BrownCasserole
Baked BeansAndy Gump's Savory
Cole Slaw
Warm Chocolate PuddingCake with Whipped Topping
Luscious Lemon Bars
Pizza for the kids
Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connectioncard," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the churchoffice at [email protected]. or thru the website at:www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.
Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5 th grade $4and family cap $28
.
Mobile Meals Needs Your Help!Mobile meals delivers hot lunches to shut-ins betweeFranklin Road and West End Avenue and south to OlHickory Boulevard. Edgehill and Melrose are include
The meal includes meat, 2 vegetables, fruit and milkfor $2.75 per meal. We could deliver at least 20 mor
meals each day. We deliver to apartment buildingsas well as individual homes.
If you know of someone who could use this service,please call Cecelia Manning at 790-2090.
Thank you so much!
Remember to set your ClocksAhead 1-hour for Daylight Savinthis weekend!
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Shaping outstandingministers for theChristian Church(Disciples of Christ)
"Talent 4 the House"featuring Vince Gill, Jonell Mosser,
Gabe Dixon, and Andrew Peterson, silentauction and homemade Italian dinner
(all major credit cards accepted)
to benefit
The Disciples Divinity HouseThursday, April 4, 2013
Woodmont Christian Church - Drowota Hall
Doors Open 6:00 p.m.Dinner 6:30 p.m.
Adults - $30.00Children 10 and under - $5.00
To Make Reservations:Online at discipleshousevandy.orgor
Complete this form and drop in theoffering plate on Sunday.Check Enclosed Pay at Door
Name: __________________________________Number: _______Phone No: _______________________________Email: __________________________________Congregation: ____________________________
Please make checks payable to:Disciples Divinity House1917 Adelicia Street, Nashville, TN 37212Note: Talent 4 the HouseReservations needed by Thursday, March 28, 2013
Disciples Divinity House 2013"Talent 4 the House"
SAVE THE DAT E !!!Spiritual Journeys for WomenSpring RetreatApril 20 - 21, 2013
Bethany Hills CampKingston Springs, TN
Details to Follow(Space is limited so please make
your plans to attend now!)
Questions?Please call Mary Glynn Williamson at 330-2594 or sendyour questions to: [email protected]
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My family and I want to thank thecongregation and staff of Woodmontfor all the love, support and strength
you gave to us during my husband,Bryan's, illness and death. We werecomforted by and grateful for yourpresence.
Most thankfully,Pat Stanley
You are not alone
If you need a confidential and
caring Stephen Minister to talk
with when you go through life'
transitions or difficult times, c
Kathy Patten (838-4957).
Safe Haven 2013 Hero Award Event Honoring David and Karen Conrad
Saturday, March 2
The deadline for articles andannouncements to go in The Spireis Friday by Noon.
Please send submissions to Kim at [email protected].
Thanks!
If you would like toreserve a room at thechurch to meet, pleasecontact Kim at the churchoffice (297-8563) or email
to make your reservation.
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Sunday School Lessons & VolunteersMarch 10th
ChristQuestThe Last Supper
Stars (2 Yrs)Loaves & Fishes
Claire Drowota
Porter Meadors
Pandas (3 Yrs)EasterChristi WilliamsBecky Griffith
Frogs (4 Yrs)Too Afraid toFollow JesusBetty WhiteJoy & Gloria Jackson
Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)Too Afraid toFollow JesusLaurie CooperMari-Kate Hopper
Children's ChurchKaitlyn AsherChristy Brown
11:00 4th/5thGrade Class
How Holy WeekBeginsRonda Hirst
Donuts/CoffeeStill Needed
THIS WEEK AT WCC:
Wednesday, March 6th
5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club
Saturday, March 9th
9:00 a.m. - Noon - Parentingon Point with Jim Williams
Sunday, March 10th
9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment9:45 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Children's Church5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service
ChristQuest Memory Verse"While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of bread, andafter blessing it he broke it, gave it to the disciples, and
said, 'Take, eat; this is my body.'"(Matthew 26:26)
Happy Birthday To:3/10 - Lydia Crider
3/13 - Brooks Williams
3/15 - Winston Brown
Children's Seed Collection
The children at Woodmont are
collecting vegetable seeds to
send to Morgan Scott. Most
families in Morgan and ScottCounties plant a vegetable
garden to provide fresh food
for the summer and can orfreeze food for the winter.
There is a basket in theChristQuest area to place the
seeds. Please bring the seeds
before Friday, March 15.
Thank you!
Children'sSunday SchoolMarch 3
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Bulletin Board
Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, March 6
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)6:15 p.m.
JYF Kids Club (KC)6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (Bay); Choir Practice (CR)Leadership Woodmont (200)
Stephen Ministry (100, 107, Library)Youth Bible Study (CHI RHO, CYF)
6:35 p.m.
Special Guest, Dr. Amy Jill Levine (105)
Thursday, March 7
Library Workday7:00 p.m.
Restore Classes (200, BR & Youth Rooms)
Saturday, March 9
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Habitat Build (Off-Campus)9:00 a.m. - Noon
Parenting on Point with Jim Williams (DH)
Sunday, March 10
Fourth Week of Lent
7:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Habitat Build (Off-Campus)9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.Worship
4:45 p.m.
Woodmont Knitters (GH)5:45 p.m.
The Bridge Service (DH)6:30 p.m.
After The Bridge Soup/Salad Dinner (DH)
Monday, March 11
4:00 p.m.
Small Group for Men (BR)5:45 p.m.
Personnel Meeting (200)
Tuesday, March 12
9:00 a.m.Women's Prayer Group (CS)
10:00 a.m.
CWF Circle 2 (105)Circle 6 @ TNFP (SH)
10:30 a.m.
Circles 1, 3 & 7 (Off-Campus)11:30 a.m.
Circle 4 (Off-Campus)5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Disciples Class "Welcome" Party (Off-Campus)6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (234)
6:30 p.m.
Young Adults (Off-Campus)PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY
Let Us Know:Have information about someone in the hospital or with anotherministry need? Please notify the church office during the week
(297-8563) and Let Us Know.
PRAYERSFOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY
INTHE HOSPITAL:Bette Jefcoat, CentennialAnn Bailey, aunt of Cynthia Arnholt,
Cleveland ClinicMadelyn McConnell, Vanderbilt
Children's Hospital
NEW CONCERN:Lady Bird
Kay Butterworth
CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Elaine Markland Thom McHugh
John Galloway Christy Bradley
LuAnn Brent Amy AlexanderJohn Shelton Beverly Small
Emily Duncan Janet Howell
Jeannette Miller Peggy Johnson
Yot Williams, Woodcrest at BlakefordMilo Brown, nephew of Ben Harper
(Musician at The Bridge)JoAnn Patterson, Stallworth at
VanderbiltHale Hooper, Richland PlaceGary Jones, father of Pam Groom,
Louisville, KYJim Luther, uncle of Selena Guilfoy
and Angela Lynn-Miccioli, NCMadeline Murphy, daughter of Mike
& Susan MurphyJune Stewart, mother of Margie Quin
CONGRATULATIONS TO:Greg & Yvonne Hobby on the birth oftheir son, Ethan Chang Hobby, onSaturday, February 23, in Roswell, GAProud grandparents areJohn & MarthaHobby and proud big sisters are Caitly& Alexa.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST:Dave Albritton, nephew of Dave & Pat
MaloneGraham Heilig, brother of Kirsten LowCody Bender, husband of Ashley Wils
Bender; son-in-law of Steve & JudyWilson
Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane PerryDan King & wife, Ashley King, brother
and sister-in-law of Stephen DanielKing
THOSE SERVING ABROAD:
Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp inArmenia
*Please Note: Continuing Care Concerns wnow only be listed for up to one month. If yo
wish to have a continuing concern remain on
list after one month, please renew your requeeach month by calling the church office.*
Elders Prayer Corner
The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
We pray for True Self this Lenten Season. We pray for reflection, and
the rediscovery of the solid foundation our spirituality For the volunteers and the recipients of the Habitat for Humanity Build
March 9, 10 and 16 The Disciples Class for children interested in baptism, communion, and
church membership The Bridge - "Lead Me On" journey to Easter Our shut-in members who are unable to attend worship All our new members who bring their gifts to Woodmont
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Non-Profit OrganizatU S Postage
PA IDNashville, Tennesse
Permit No. 1204
Woodmont Christian Church3601 Hillsboro RoadNashville, TN 37215615.297.8563woodmontchristian.org
Return Service Requested
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 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 Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Ginny Tharp, Director of PreschoolSarah Huffman,Accompanist Linda Whitson,Staff Administrator Kim Adair,Administrative AssistantStasia Spivy,Receptionist Beverly Honeycutt,Housekeeping Steven Austin, Housekeeping
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Shirley Taylor,Housekeeping Sam Marsh,Property Manager - Housekeeping Sup
Creative Directors for "The Bridge"
DEACON SCHEDULE
March 10, 2013
Communion Prep: Kristen MaloneService Coordinator: 9:30 - Jay Hollomon
11:00 - Rich SandersonVideo Camera: 9:30 - Paul Hardin
11:00 - Kristen Malone
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Billy Crawford Bob Garrard Rich SandersonDavid Reynolds Stuart Lackey Scott HolleyGrant Smothers Don Mitchell Liz HolleyKatherine Hartle Steven McGintyTom Dovan Pam Hardin
Laura Dovan Jeremiah PyronMilly Moore Jean RamseyAnne-Marie Farmer
ELDERS
SERVING
SUNDAYMarch 10, 201
9:30 a.m.
Alan Sowelland
Fran Stewart
11:00 a.m.
David Conradand
Chip Phinizy
5:45 p.m.Richmond WilliaWeekly Prayer Partner
Saving Station Christian Church, Memphis, TN
WORSHIP SERVICES: March 10, 2013
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m Rev. Clay Stauffer, preachingLenten Sermon Series: "Parables of Jesus" from the Gospel of Luke
Sermon Title: "The Pharisee and Tax Collector - Pride Versus Humility"Scripture: Luke 18:9-14
5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Rev. Justin Gung, preachingLenten Sermon Series: "Lead Me On"
Sermon Title: "A Theological Survey of the Topography of Life"
Scripture: Psalm 23
BY OUR PRESENCEAND OUR GIFTS
Date Sunday School Total Atd. OperatingFebruary 10 317 790 $ 28,727February 17 357 824 $ 44,812February 24 332 856 $ 15,908March 3 308 814 $ 46,274