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Kris and Dorothy Stewart Margaret Lane Harris, daughter of Justin and Jacquelyn Harris
September 17, 2017 September 24, 2017
Woodmont Christian Church 615.297.8563 www.woodmontchristian.org 3601 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Maintaining a Rhythm
by Jeremiah Pyron
We are entering that time of year with
shrinking daylight hours. The sun pushes
its rise and shine time later and later, and
then cant wait to slip behind the horizon
again, earlier and earlier. Beginning now,
and through the winter, I wake up in the dark
and am not motivated to get up for a run. OUR MIS SION:
Then when I get home from work, its dark again, Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God,
so I dont run then either. This season of life gets me sharing love, and serving others
every year. Come spring, when the sun starts peeking over through
at 5:30, I get excited for that peaceful morning run. The dew on the
ground. The crisp fresh chilly air. The still early morning. Only to be
interrupted by my gasping for air and aching legs minutes into my OUR CORE VA LUES:
run. I havent been running regularly. Im out of practice and my Welcoming
rhythm. If only I had embraced and found enjoyment in those darker Outstanding Worship
runs throughout the colder seasonor at least found a treadmill
once in a while. Outreach
Different Traditions
In peak weather time, running is part of my subconscious as I know
Im going to do it every couple of days. Its non-negotiable. Its Mission & Ministry
predictable. On The Move
Nurturing
But its the lag time between the end of the beautiful fall to the start
of spring when Im not active. Come the following spring, its harder Transforming
to pick up because Im out of shapeagainlike last year.
The regularity of giving is the same way. Mary Clares words during WOODMONTS MINISTERIAL STAFF
our stewardship campaign have stuck with me. Its hard to make Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
something into an idol when you are able to give away. When you Dr. C. Roy Stauffer Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
do something repeatedly, its at the front of your mind, and gets Rev. Justin Gung Minister of Children & Congregational Care
engrained in you. When I make a one time donation to a charity at Rev. Chris Cox Minister of Youth & Their Families
the request of a friend, I hit the submit button, and while I enjoyed Dr. Donovan McAbee Minister of Spiritual Formation
supporting the cause in the moment, months can go by before I stop Farrell Mason Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
to think about the cause again. Giving regularly and routinely to the Michael Graham Director of Music Ministry
church helps me to pause and consider why I am giving. It is a way Abby McLean Childrens Ministry Director
to practice gratitude and keeps my priorities straight while giving Katie Sheridan-Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director
back a portion of what is truly already Gods to begin with. Thom Schuyler Young Adults, Missions & Outreach Director
Anne-Marie Farmer Small Groups & Connections Director
An excerpt from the book God and Money was a great reminder Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge
for me. The blessings (or wealth) that we have been given are not Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader
something we have earned and deserve, but something we have Mary Clare Pyron Parish Nurse
been entrusted with. The best way for me to maintain that mindset Russell Davis Accompanist
is to exercise regular giving and generosity.
WOODMONTS SUPPORT STAFF
Chris Beck Business Administrator
Mandy Barton Brown Executive Assistant
Martha Duff Preschool Director
Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager
Jan Anderson Administrative Assistant
Matt Diffenderfer Communications Director
pg 3
Unsung Heroes
by Roy Stauffer
Like every church (and probably most other non-profit organizations) Woodmont has a lot
of Unsung Heroes who carry out faithful, committed leadership and service week after
week and year after year and never get any real praise and recognition. Of course most
of them do it because they love their Lord, love their Church, love what theyre doing, and
dont desire or seek praise and recognition. Still, because we are all human, its easy to feel
taken for granted. Thats why I was thrilled that Woodmont made Clays tenth anniversary
as Senior Minister such a big celebration. Although they may not seek it, ministers still need
some appreciation so that they/we dont feel taken for granted. Its not that church members do
take them for granted; its often because no one ever thinks of and leads the way to recognize them.
Today I want to lift up and celebrate another group of faithful, committed, week after week laborers for Christ
without whom no church could remain strong and that is Sunday School teachers. I know our youth and childrens
teachers do get recognized at least once a year. But I want to recognize our adult Sunday School teachers who study
hard and prepare lessons week after week, and for many, years after years. If you want to put volunteerism in the
church to the test, just ask how many are willing to teach an adult Sunday School class.
As Minister of Adult Education at Woodmont, heres my list of Heroes:
8:30 Seekers Class (Bible Study) Kathy Patten
Kathy wanted Woodmont to have an on going Sunday morning Bible Study class, so she stepped up to
teach is as she has done in many other areas.
9:30 Challenge Class Bob Herrick taught this class for years. When he retired from teaching, Paul Hardin
became the class coordinator and members of the class have taken turn teaching. I dont know all who
have taught, but I know the following have been part of the teaching team:
Julia Tanner, Susan Hammonds -White, Atly Jefcoat, Dara Howe, and Paul Hardin.
Disciples Class Although I teach this class, Julie Howell is the real boss. And I have had some excellent
back-up teachers including: Pete Kyne, Michael Shipp, and Bruce Thompson.
Spiritual Journey for Women Anne Stauffer and her mother, Gayle Alexander, taught such a class at
First Presbyterian Church for years (probably decades). When Anne came to Woodmont (through
evangelism by marriage) she started the class here and it has been very, very popular and helpful.
9:45 Young Adults Class Rob Quinn is the committed and popular teacher.
10:45 Life in the Balance This is our newest class (just a few weeks old) and is team taught by
Thom Schuyler, Anne-Marie Farmer, Justin Gung, and Donovan McAbee.
11:00 Pathways Class The class uses videos and guest speakers quite often for the lessons, but the in
house leaders and teachers are Christy Brown, Laura Dovan, and Mart Sesler.
Points of View Ralph Parsons is the primary teacher/leader, although other class members teach at times.
Reflections Class Although I teach this class, I have some excellent back-up teachers including Alan
Sowell, Don Rollins, and Marcella Derryberry. Jim Batson is the Grand High Reflector class leader.
Although I know there is always the likelihood of leaving someone out when you put forth a list of names, I apologize
if I have but am willing to run that risk in order to lift up and celebrate these committed Christians and leaders at
Woodmont for the weekly service they provide for so many. I know the Lord will say to them some day, Well done,
good and faithful servant!
Winning Teams:
1. 2. 3.
James Easter Everett Davis Tom Patten
Bobby Smith David Brogden John Patten
Matt Gallant Bill Hockridge Daniel Patten
Jimmy Conn Ted Sullivan Lee Cornelius
Prizes:
Driver: Rich Sanderson who won the open raffle
Putter: Kate Wasserman who won #8 closest to the hole
Putter: Tim Akers who won #13 closest to the hole
Contributing Sponsors:
Doug Schoerke and Calloway Golf
Mark Clymer
Allen Murphey
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The Times They are a Changin
by Michael Graham Next Weeks Calendar
Styles change from year to year. In every industry-
automotive, music, fashion, communication, an Sunday, October 1
observer can pinpoint at least a specific decade, 8:15 a.m. Seekers Bible Study, Room 105
and sometimes a particular year by the product 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
characteristics of that age. 9:45 a.m. Worship at The Bridge, Drowota Hall
10:45 a.m. Life in the Balance class, Room 100
I grew in the 1950s and 60s. Most families owned one 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
or maybe two rotary dial phones. There were no home computers. 5:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir, Youth Wing
Televisions were small, black and white screens encased in a huge 5:45 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Wing
cabinet. As the decades rolled, personal computers came on the scene,
as well as cell phones and large flat-screen TVs.
A few years from now, communication, fashion, music will have Monday, October 2
reinvented itself and what we now consider state of the art will again 3:30 p.m. Geezers Mens Bible Study, Boardroom
be old school. 6:00 p.m. CWF Circle #5, Room 105
We benefit from most technological changes. However, there is a
basic human need for us to have something or someone in our lives
uneffected by change. There is One who meets that need. He is the Tuesday, October 3
Alpha and Omega, the Good Shepherd, the One who said, I am with 9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone
you always. 9:30 a.m. Womens Bible Study, Room 200
10:00 a.m. CWF Board Meeting, Room 100
The medium may change, the messengers will change, but the true 11:00 a.m. CWF Meeting
Message is unchangeable. His name is Jesus. 12:00 p.m. CWF Luncheon, Drowota Hall
6:00 p.m. Handbells Rehearsal, Choir Room
Lord Jesus, thank you for being the constant in our changin times.
I will never leave you or forsake you. - Joshua 1:5
Wednesday, October 4
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group, Room 100
7:00 a.m. Original Mens Bible Study, Room 105
7:00 a.m. Younger Mens Bible Study, Boardroom
5:30 p.m. Grace Notes practice, Kids Commons
Octobers CWF meeting will feature
Remote Area Medical
RAM has been delivering free, high quality
healthcare for 32 years all without any
government funding.
The need for healthcare access is growing.
Despite increasing the number of free
clinics every year, RAM receives more than 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Fellowship Dinner, D.H.
150 clinic requests they cant currently accommodate. People
MAIN ENTREE: Carnitas tacos, Mexican
travel across state borders, waiting all night while they stand in rice, black beans, lime crema, salsa,
line to get a number so they can be treated free by one of RAMs grated cheddar, tomato, lettuce, &
medical practitioners. tortillas.
CWF meets at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 3rd, with lunch
VEGETARIAN OPTION:
following. All are welcome. Please make lunch reservations with
Fried avocado
the church office or your circle by Friday, September 29.
KIDS:
Cheese quesadillas
Traveling Woodmont is on the road again!
Deadline to signup is Sep. 28 6:15 p.m. DivorceCare, Room 100
6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room
On Thursday, Oct. 5, Traveling Woodmont returns with a special trip to 6:30 p.m. Short Stories by Jesus week 4 with
Andrew Jacksons Hermitage. Alexis Waggoner in the
Boardroom
Space is limited to 14 people! The group will meet at Woodmonts 6:30 p.m. Are My Kids on Track? with Daystars
campus and take the bus to Hermitage, TN. The bus leaves at 11 AM Dave Thomas and Sissy Goff,
and considerable walking is involved in the tour! part 4 of Fall Family Series, Drowota Hall
Lunch will at The Hermitages Kitchen Cabinet cafe. Two tour options
are available: The Self-Guided Tour and The VIP Tour.
Thursday, October 5
For more information, contact Betty Williams at 10:00 a.m. Sit and Stitch, Gathering Hall
byotwilliams@comcast.net or (615) 210-0316.
SERVERS NEEDED!
Help serve your congregation
by plating up food prepared
by our new catering company
on Wed. nights!
Great way
to meet and
fellowship with
other members
ELDERS & DEACONS SERVING of all ages. Four
servers needed
9:30 AM - Informal Sanctuary Worship 11 AM - Traditional Sanctuary Worship each night.
Service Coordinator - Mari-Kate Hopper Service Coordinator - Jeff Kinman Volunteers eat free!
Weclome Center - Benson Hadley Welcome Center - Sara Anne Quinn
So. Entrance Greeter/Offering - Ceci Billington So. Entrance Usher/Offering - Phil Schmutz
Greeter/Offering - Renee Lewis Greeter/Offering - Sandy Dickerson Sign up at
Greeter/Offering - Jennifer Drinnon Greeter/Offering - LeAnn Stokes woodmontchristian.org/serve
Greeter/Offering - Lanie Whittington Greeter/Offering - Jeff Cobble
Usher/Cleanup - Billy Crawford Usher/Cleanup - Jim Batson PRAYERS FOR OUR
Usher/Cleanup - Paul Steele Usher/Cleanup - Rob Cochran CHURCH FAMILY:
Usher/Cleanup - Phillip Harrison Usher/Cleanup - Jill Fuller
Usher/Cleanup - Laura Stephan Cleanup/Flowers - Ellen Cochran
Bread - Liz Smith Bread - David Reynolds NEW CONCERNS:
Cup - Faye Tevebaugh Cup - Jack Derryberry Nicole Herndons sister, Stephanie
Gerding, hospital in Seattle, WA
9:45 AM - The Bridge Worship
Service Coordinator - Jeff Kinman Communion Preparation: Margaret Organ
Greet/Serve/Clean Up - Chip Hooper CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Greet/Serve/Clean Up - Sara Kate Hooper Hospital: John Hobby Willie Bandy, Woodcrest Rm 244
Greet/Serve/Clean Up - Kristen Greer LuAnn Brent
Greet/So Entrance/Serve - Sabrina Kronk Ben and Gayle Cherry
Bread/Cup: Jack Derryberry Mary Gaston
Frances Gibson, John Gibsons mother,
BY YOUR PRESENCE AND YOUR GIFTS: in Hospice
Nancy Hooper
SUNDAY TOTAL Gloria Jackson
Renee Lewis, at home
DATE: SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE: OPERATING: Mary Jo Phillips, at home
SEPTEMBER 3 241 790 $44,160 JoAnn Patterson
SEPTEMBER 10 367 846 $22,033 Vicki Phillips
SEPTEMBER 17 403 875 $50,793 Tammy Regen, daughter in law of Gene
SEPTEMBER 24 369 845 $22,743 & Elizabeth Regen, Knoxville, TN
Al Richardson, Belmont Village
Robbie Richardson, Woodcrest
SHORT Wilbur Sensing
Beverly Small
STORIES BY Kevin Weldon, son of John and
Rosemary Weldon
JESUS Pam Zimmermans mother, Winchester