WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH DECEMBER 19, 2017

Lauren Lucas Beuerlein joins

Woodmont staff as Director of
Young Adults and Couples
Lauren Lucas Beuerlein is a native
South Carolinian and moved
to Nashville to attend Belmont
University. Upon graduation,
Lauren signed a record deal with
Warner Bros. Records. After years
of radio singles, cross-country
touring, music placements in
TV and films, and a Tony award
nomination, a unique music
teambuilding event led Lauren
into the corporate world.

In 2014, Lauren joined Dale Carnegie Training

of Tennessee as a performance consultant and
certified Dale Carnegie trainer. She worked primarily
with healthcare and finance companies in Middle
Tennessee helping them to increase employee
engagement, improve performance for succession
planning, and generate revenue. Her work ethic
and passion for people contributed to her earning a
Rookie Award two years in a row and being ranked
the 11th Rookie in the world in sales with the global
Dale Carnegie organization. Lauren has maintained
her instructor certification and continues to lead
groups from time to time.
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WELCOME New Members!

Frank and Claire Jacobs Chip Lind John Williamson & Chelsea Connelley
December 3, 2017 December 10, 2017 December 10, 2017
Woodmont Christian Church 615.297.8563 www.woodmontchristian.org 3601 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Lauren Lucas Beuerlein joins Woodmont staff
as Director of Young Adults and Couples
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In August of last year, Lauren found herself back in the music business
when she was asked to join Farewell Angelina, an all-female band signed to
Dreamlined Entertainment. Rolling Stone Country named Farewell Angelina
one of the top 10 new acts you should know, and the NFL asked the band
to sing the National Anthem at the Chiefs/Raiders game for Thursday Night
Football last December. Most recently, Farewell Angelina joined Kevin MIS SION
Bacon and his brother, Michael, on the road opening for their band, The Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God,
Bacon Brothers. Farewell Angelina is currently recording new music and will sharing love, and serving others
continue to tour in 2018.

Lauren has been an engaged member of Woodmont Christian Church since CORE VA LUES
2013 and is excited for the opportunity to join Woodmont Christian Churchs Welcoming
ministry team as the Director of Young Adults and Couples. Outstanding Worship
Lauren begins here position at Woodmont on January 1, 2018. Outreach
Different Traditions
Mission & Ministry
On The Move
Nurturing
Transforming

M I N I S T E R I A L S TA F F
Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer Minister of Adult Education & Church Life
Rev. Justin Gung Minister of Children & Congregational Care
Rev. Chris Cox Minister of Youth & Their Families
Dr. Donovan McAbee Minister of Spiritual Formation
Farrell Mason Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Alexis Waggoner Minister of Adult Education and Discipleship

P R O G R A M S TA F F
Thom Schuyler Young Adults, Missions & Outreach Director
Thom Schuyler Farewell Reception & Advent Week 3 Katie Sheridan-Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director
Abby McLean Childrens Ministry Director
Sunday, December 17, 2017 Michael Graham Music Ministry Director
Photos by Steve Lowry Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge
Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader, The Bridge

S U P P O R T S TA F F
Chris Beck Business Administrator
Mandy Barton Brown Executive Assistant
Martha Duff Preschool Director
Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager
Jan Anderson Administrative Assistant
Anne-Marie Farmer Small Groups & Connections Director
Matt Diffenderfer Communications Director

For the most up-to-date information, download

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Search for Realm Connect in iTunes & Google Play.

Woodmont Christian Church

3601 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, Tennessee 37215
615.297.8563

www.woodmontchristian.org
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 Twas the Night Before Christmas Woodmont Style
by Clay Stauffer

Twas the Night Before Christmas, and under the Steeple Trump kept on tweeting, the guys got some nerve
Woodmont was busy, and bustling with people His words make him sound like hes been overserved
Thom had grown older, to the beach hed retire Tax cuts are coming, dont have any fear
Forty years in Music City were about to expire Well figure out how to pay for them sometime next year

Bethlehem was finished, it was another success Nashville kept growing, with skinny houses and such
Sam was elated, theyd picked up the mess But no one could afford them, they cost way too much
Cliff worked real hard, cleaning all day Bull dozers, cranes, and cement trucks all over
But if it involves the baptistery, he must stay away Seems everybody in this town has a brand new Range Rover

Roys computer didnt work, and he didnt know why In the midst of it all stood that pretty white steeple
Plug the power cord in, you might be surprised Reminding the world to love all Gods people
Farrell was busy, with six kids at the mall Rich and poor, young and old, you matter to us
But she kept writing books, surprising us all And if you need a ride, well, Joe drives the bus

Rich begged the deacons to come pass the plate The music was awesome, singing carols of old,
Some just cant help it, theyre perpetually late Jesus birth in a manger, the prophets foretold.
David Conrad kept asking, how long am I chair? Christmas Eve would arrive, five services to choose,
With the stress of this job, Im losing my hair Why not come twice, youve got nothing to lose.

Parking was tough, too many cars in the lot The angel tree gifts had spread Christmas cheer,
Our church needs valet, for we cant find a spot Mary Lynn, please calm down, at least til next year,
Donovan was back, but only part time Chris Beck was stressed out, the budget seemed tight,
Between teaching and church, hes losing his mind More guilt from the pulpit just might be alright,

New babies kept coming, the nurserys too small There is nothing like Advent at Woodmont each year,
A good problem to have, but Lord help us all Its the best way we know, to spread Christmas cheer,
Trump led the country, and Haslam the state, Faith, Hope, and Love is what makes it feel right
Megan Barry was ready to raise your tax rate So Merry Christmas to all, and to all goodnight!

Bredesen announced his decision to run

Isnt he like 90? This should be fun
Roy Moore lost the Senate, hes such a loose cannon
But thats what you get when you listen to Bannon

Woodmont feeds Nashvilles homeless community

Sunday, December 17, 2017
Room In The Inn, downtown Nashville

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 2018 Leadership Nominations
Woodmont is now accepting nominations for:
1 Chair Elect, 3 Board Members, 6 Elders,
& 30 Deacons
1) Birthdays Dec. 16-31
Woodmont believes strongly in the ministry of lay people. Audrey Talbert 12/16 Caroline Wills 12/22
Once a year, the congregation is asked to recommend Bentz Rich 12/17 Harris Clymer 12/23
fellow church members to serve in lay leadership Eve Carr 12/21 Jesus 12/25
positions, and that time of the year is now! Jack Thompson 12/22 Barrett Davis 12/29
Neilly Thompson 12/22
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS!
Go to woodmontchristian.org, 2) Come enjoy our two families Christmas Eve
click the Members menu item on the top right, Services at 4:00pm and 5:00pm where we will
then click 2018 Leadership Nominations recount the birth of Jesus with our traditional
Napkin Nativity. Its an interactive and fun
experience to have the children act out the
We ask you to take time in prayer to thoughtfully story while Mr. Justin tells it.
consider fellow members of Woodmont who:
1) Live their lives guided by our mission 3) Super Hero Sunday January 1/7/2018.
Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God, SA VE THE DATE! Come dressed as your
sharing love and serving others. favorite superhero and have a delicious pancake
breakfast to fuel your super powers!
2) Suggest and lead opportunities for spiritual Serving line starts at 9am and runs until 11am.
growth of the congregation.
3) Act as both leaders and servants in almost 4) Save the date for our Families Room in the
every area of church life. Inn night on January 19th.
More info to follow in January!
The committee has a very challenging task ahead
and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts and
prayers. Nominations will be accepted between now
and Jan. 31, 2018.

WOODMONTS 2018 NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Committee Chair:
Rich Sanderson
rjsanderson22@gmail.com
Committee Members:
Martha Galyon
mwgalyon@me.com
John Stauffer
john@qs-financial.com
Billy Crawford
tarheelbc@yahoo.com
John Steele
jsteele@equitableco.com
Emily Carpenter
eacarpenter1@gmail.com
Sandra Kyne
smkyne@icloud.com
Jeff Kinman
jnkinman1962@gmail.com
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 How Did We Get Here From There?(1978-2018)
by Thom Schuyler
Seven Presidents, infinite scandals, stock market crashes, the Internet and email, a housing bubble, the rise of
terrorism, 9/11, a never-ending war, long lines at the airport, rap music, a broader definition of marriage, the
disappearance of civility, the 24/7 news cycle and a deeply-divided country.
The astonishing growth of Nashville, the ever-maddening congestion throughout the city, a thousand-year flood,
the devastation of the music industry, the arrival of The Predators and The Titans and the new vistas on the skyline.
Five Senior Ministers, four Interims, multiple Associate Pastors, administrative staff, custodians, deacons, elders,
committees and Board Chairs. An ever-growing campus with new classrooms, a gym, a Gathering Hall, a youth
wing, a boardroom, a renovated pre-school, an overhauled kitchen and an outdoor chapel. A rollercoaster
budget, an up-and-down-and-up-again membership, the remarkable growth of Walk Thru Bethlehem, the
embrace of Room In the Inn, Unbound, Morgan-Scott, Angel Tree and The Nashville Food Project.
When our oldest son, Roy turned 16 we got him an old pickup truck. We soon learned that he was a bit
directionally-challenged, not an unusual circumstance for teenage boys. What we didnt realize is that the only
way he could find his way to school or Kroger or the movie theater or friends houses was to start from Woodmont
Christian Church. From that perspective everything made sense to Roy. If the truth be known this is the case for
everyone in the Schuyler clan: Woodmont has made (just about) everything make sense.

xo - Thom Schuyler
I thank my God upon every
remembrance of you
- Philippians 1:3

Reunion Youth Choir performing Take a Little With You, Sunday, December 17, 2017

Thank you! FROM WA L K T HRU B E T HL EHE M

Thank you to all who gave their time and talents to help make Walk Thru Bethlehem 2017 a success! We are blessed to be able
to provide such a wonderful event to the community. We appreciate those who provided meals and snacks. We are grateful to
those who were shopkeepers for the various shops.

We want to offer a special thanks to the following:

The Mulch Company Littles Fish Market
The Drug Court Charlie Brinkley & Family
Sonic (Hal Tevebaugh & John Collins) Woodmont Christian Church Choir
Littles Critter and Mobile Barnyard Woodmont Christian Church CWF Circle Groups
Smart Scapes, LLC Woodmont Christian Church Staff
Boy Scout Troop #92 Walk Thru Bethlehem Volunteers
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
- The WTB Leaders: Paul Hardin, Nick Small, Jan Anderson, Beth Sowell, Steve Smith, and Pam Hardin
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 The Advent Devil FIVE SERVICES CHRISTMAS EVE!
by Roy Stauffer one MORNING service
FOUR EVENING SERVICES
Several years ago (7 to be exact) I briefly mentioned in a Christmas
column the Advent Devil. Its a German idea and they call it the
Advent Teufel.
Next Weeks
The Advent Devil tries to keep people so busy in secular activities
Calendar
during December that they lose sight of the real meaning of Sunday, December 24
Christmas. He doesnt want people to have time to experience the CHRISTMAS EVE - ADVENT WEEK 4
rebirth of Christ in their souls. And the temptations of this Advent 10 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary
4 p.m. Children & Families Christmas Eve Service
Devil are so diabolically clever. 5 p.m. Children & Families Christmas Eve Service
7 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service
Since we are down to the last week before Christmas, and the 11 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service
stresses of getting it all done, I thought we needed another
reminder of the Advent Devil. He wants you to be so busy and so
Monday, December 25
stressed that you have no time to anticipate and feel the awe and CHRISTMAS DAY
wonder of the Christmas miracle. He wants this last week to fly Church office and building closed all day
by without anything happening to you on the inside. The Advent
Devils goal is to keep you so busy that you forego such things as
daily prayer and quiet time, Scripture study, and Church worship Tuesday, December 26
opportunities. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Church office and building closed until noon
The Advent Devil thinks he is gloriously successful if he can: put
you in a bad mood before the annual Sunday School Christmas Wednesday, December 27
party, make you think you dont have time to attend the choirs 6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group, Room 100
Christmas concert, and too worn out to attend a Christmas Eve 7 a.m. Younger Mens Bible Study, Pancake Pantry
worship service. The Advent Devil will do everything he possibly
can to make you grumpy rather than glad, and stressed rather Thursday, December 28
than blessed. He will try to make you irritable and touchy when 6 p.m. Youth Girls Basketball Practice, D.H.
youre trying to do your Christmas shopping, or are caught in 7 p.m. Youth Boys Basketball Practice, D.H.
holiday traffic jams. He want to close your ears (and heart) so
you wont hear the beautiful sound of Christmas carols which are
Friday, December 29
everywhere not to mention the sound of angels voices. Room In The Inn, South Hall

The Advent Devil will make you feel like youre in a December
pressure cooker, having to rush, rush, rush, and worry, worry,
worry about getting it all done. He will turn the joy of this season
into frantic and frenzy. When youre shopping for the right gift to
give to friends and relatives, the Advent Devil will change your
spirit of joy into a spirit of frustration and cause you to say, Oh,
lets just get this, and get it over with!
You know who Im talking about. Youve met him before. You say
hes been with in Christmases past? But you didnt realize who he
was and what he was doing.
So, the next time he starts doing his thing on your Cthristmas
spirit, say very loudly, Get thee behind me, Advent Devil! Way
behind me! And then leave him there (far behind) as you make
plans to be at one of our beautiful Christmas Even services where
we can experience the real wonder, love, and praise of Christs birth.
- Roy
Saturday, December 30
Room In The Inn, South Hall
January CWF Meeting
Some very practical and timely information
will be ours at the first CWF meeting of the
new year.
On Tuesday, January 2 at 11 AM,
representatives from Metro Nashville PDs
West Precinct will provide updates on crime
in the Green Hills area, plus valuable tips on
how to keep our homes safe from break-ins.
You wont want to miss this valuable get
together where you can get all your security
questions answered. The presentation
is free and open to all; call the church
office for luncheon reservations by Friday,
December 29.
 PRAYERS FOR OUR
CHURCH FAMILY
SYMPATHY TO:
Lisa Rollins, on the death of her father,
William Daniel, on December 18 in
Wisconsin.

Jim Easter, on the death of his father on

December 13 in Virginia.

Judy Wilson and family, on the death

of Judys mother, Jean Taylor (88), on
Monday, Dec 11.

IN THE HOSPITAL:
George Wiles,
infant son of Brent and Ann Wiles.

CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Ben and Gayle Cherry
Martha Galyon
Mary Hofwolt
Nancy Hooper
JoAnn Patterson
SUNDAY SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE: OPERATING:
Al Richardson
NOVEMBER 26: 373 942 $27,607 Isse Waddey
DECEMBER 3: 433 1027 $49,939 Judy Wilson
DECEMBER 10: WTB 1318 $176,927
DECEMBER 17: 380 989 $104,547 FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS:
Ann Arneys mother-in-law, Pauline
Gilpatrick, Livingston, TN
Laura Browns sister, Barbara Johnston
(78) in Huntsville, AL
Gail Cherrys son in Virginia - bone
cancer - chemo begins Dec 18
Gary Jones, Pam Grooms father,
at home
Jamie Hulings father, Donald Huling in
Lasalle-Peru, IL
John DeVoe, Elisa Clarks father
Andra Morans mother, Ruth Ann
Moran, in California
Park Owens sister, Mary Lee Rogers

PRAYERS FOR OUR WORLD

This week, Woodmonts elders
ask you to pray specifically for:

California wild fires.

Those who are still suffering

and dying in Puerto Rico.
Persons who are homeless
during this cold weather.
Persons who suffer from addictions
during this holiday season.
Those who are traveling
during the holiday season.
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DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES START

in three weeks!
Three consecutive Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. in The Boardroom
Core text: Matthew 5-7, The Sermon on the Mount
SEEKING SHARING SERVING
Wed., Jan. 10 Wed., Jan. 17 Wed., Jan. 24
How is the church
Will focus on core Will focus on spiritual missional? How
beliefs and what disciplines and do we use our gifts
it means to be a practices. What does to serve both the
Christian. What does spiritual growth look church and the
it mean to be a part like? What is spiritual world? How do we
of the church and formation? give back and make
to live a life of faith? a difference in this
What is at the heart
of Jesus teachings? world?