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Sara NortonBrentwood Academy

Luke ElliotDavid Lipscomb High School

Luke KinmanFranklin Classical School

Anna Kathryn GroomThe Harpeth Hall School

Ashley BuchananHume-Fogg Academic High School

Caroline DruryHume-Fogg Academic High School

Thompson BerhowBrentwood Academy

Articles: Clay Stauffer 2 Roy Stauffer 2Andra Moran 3Thom Schuyler 3

2015 Stewardship Campaign Living Generously, Changing Lives 4Announcements 5 Youth Group 6Woodmont Kids 6Bulletin Board/Birthdays 7Upholding Our Church back cover

In This Issue

April 27, 2015 Volume 44, Issue 8

The Spire They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. I Timothy 6:18-19Living Generously, Changing Lives

2015 Stewardship CampaignCLICK HERE to pledge on-line or

email your commitment to pledge@woodmontcc.org!

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Vision Matters by Clay StaufferI want to thank everybody who has made a

commitment to support Woodmonts mission and ministries for another year. Your generosity drives this church and you make the ministry possible. I am grateful. Its still not too late to be a part of the Living GenerouslyChanging Lives campaign. We are now moving into the follow up stage. You can send a secure

email to pledge@woodmontcc.org. This July, Woodmont will celebrate its 72nd birthday (est. July 18, 1943). The church has been built on a wonderful tradition of faith, service, and generosity, and we want to continue that into the future.

Speaking of the future, vision matters. A few weeks ago, I preached a sermon on A Vision for Woodmont and lifted up FIVE Core Commitments that I believe in whole-heartedly:

A Commitment to worshiping God in a variety of styles. We currently have three unique worship styles: 9:30 a.m. Informal, 11:00 a.m. Traditional, and 5:15 p.m. Contemporary. Not everybody prefers the same style and time of worship, so it is important that we offer choices. Far more important than the style is the fact that we choose to worship on a regular basis because worship should serve as the basis for our spiritual lives. Humans are hard wired to worship and if we dont worship God, we will find something else to worship.

A Commitment to being a Missional Church. Since its beginning, Woodmont has prided itself on being a church that is firmly committed to mission and outreach. We want to continue to make a difference in this community and beyond by spreading the love of Christ in a multitude of ways. Whether this is through Habitat for Humanity, Room In The Inn, Nashville Food Projects, Morgan Scott, Guatemala, Africa, or outreach grants, Christ calls us to put our faith in action and move beyond the walls of the church. The missional church is about taking the love of Christ out into the world.

A Commitment to constantly starting new Small Groups. Small groups are where relationships are built and discipleship happens. If you are not in a small group, I challenge you to join one or better yet, start one. Life Groups are 6-12 people that get

together weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly for fellowship, prayer, spiritual growth, and service. We have many small groups at Woodmont but always want to be starting more. Contact Mary Clare Pyron at if you are interested.

A Commitment to Supporting Families. Family life matters. One of the greatest tragedies of our day and age is the breakdown of the family and it transcends race and socio-economic class. Families today with both parents working who are trying to pay bills, keep a marriage alive, and raise children have a lot of stress and pressure on them. Trust me, I know first-hand. The church should do everything it can to support marriages, parents, and family life. As a multi-generational church, we have a unique opportunity to do this. While supporting families, we must also acknowledge that not everybody is a part of a family and so the church becomes the family.

A Commitment to Agreeing to Disagree. This is a unique aspect of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things love. We do not feel as though we have to agree on everything. In fact, it is not realistic to think that we will agree on everything. You are encouraged to think for yourself. The church must be a place where a variety of politics, opinions, biblical interpretations, social stances, and philosophies can coexist. This is at the core of who we are as Disciples. Problems arise when somebody tries to impose their belief system or their politics onto somebody else. We must respect each others opinion and grow through dialogue. Our world longs for this message.I believe each of these commitments is very important as we move

into the future as a church. We live in interesting times. Many churches are barely staying alive or have been forced to shut down due to lack of support. Many wonder if the United States will follow the pattern of Europe. I dont think so, but it takes commitment and dedication to keep a church like Woodmont healthy and vibrant!

Blessings,

What About Retirement? by Roy StaufferBeing on the front edge of the Baby Boomer

generation, I have been thinking about the subject of Retirement for a number of years now. Do I want to retire? If so, when? At what age? Although I very much look forward to days now when I dont have to go anywhere or do anything, would I want to have it that way every day? What would I do? How would I spend my time?

When were younger, especially in our 20s or 30s, the idea of Retirement seems so far off that we dont really think about it. Thats for old people. Then when we hit our 40s and 50s it becomes more of an issue. Some people really look forward to it. Some say they want to retire at 55 or 60. And before you know it, its here.

I am amazed at the number of people Ive known who have never planned ahead for Retirement, especially financially. Now that Boomers are hitting Retirement age, many say they cant afford to retire. They just plan to keep on working. I hope their health holds out.

Most of the books and articles and programs about Retirement focus only on the financial aspects of it. Can you afford to retire? But thats really just one part of the issue, albeit an important part. But just as important is the question of a major lifestyle change. When you no longer chat each day with your friends at work, who will you chat with? How will you spend the time you used to spend working? Many retirees say they dont know how they found time to work. But others get bored, restless, and feel useless. Theyve lost the meaning and purpose in life they used to get working. You get up each morning with nothing on your calendar. Where will you go? What will you do? I love days like that now, but not every day. If you end up in that situation, it

can lead to a rapid and major health decline. You need to plan ahead to avoid that.

Some people think they would be happy to play golf every day, or go fishing every day. Some wives dread the thought of their husbands being home all day, every day. Will we stay healthy when we retire? What meaning and purpose and sense of worth will we have? How will we re-create ourselves? Do we have hobbies and interests now that we can enjoy more ? Would we want to continue working part time, and not necessarily because we need the money? (I heard they no longer have those Senior Greeter jobs at Walmart that many folks say they will do).

So what about retirement? Im wondering how many of you would like to talk about retirement, learn about Retirement, whether youre retired now, or soon planning to retire, of even if its many years off? Would you be interested in a class, or a series of classes, on Retirement? The major focus would be on everything else but finances, although we could deal with that too, if you want. If you think youd be interested (in one or more sessions), please let me know. Email me at rstauffer@woodmontcc.org. If enough people express interest, we could offer a session in June, or a series on the subject in the Fall.

A recent visitor to Woodmont Ed Zinklewicz would be our leader. He specializes in leading webinars on the subject, or holding classes at the public library (May 13, 5:30 p.m., Brentwood Public Library). If youd like us to offer this class, please let me know so I can see if enough are interested. I like to plan ahead for classes as well as Retirement.

- Roy

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Taking Care by Andra MoranThis weekend I visited my Aunt Karen, who has

been suffering from Alzheimers Disease for over five years. My Uncle Carroll cares for her in their home, along with the help of family and friends. Last October, I wrote here in the Spire about officiating a wedding ceremony for them, as Karens disease had caused her to forget that she was married, and

she wanted to make it official with her husband. This re-wedding took place shortly after their 53rd anniversary with her grandchildren and children serving as the wedding party while the church sanctuary brimmed with both smiles and tears.

Karen is one of the most caring people Ive ever known. Watching the changes in her personality as the disease takes over her brain has been a real challenge for all of us. Many days, she is her sweet, gentle self, but other days, she is stubborn, agitated, and angry. It hurts to know that she has times of feeling deeply alone and afraid, and that her memory challenges keep her from remembering those who are at her side offering consistent care and love.

Yesterday, I watched Carroll tucking Karen in for an afternoon nap, As he arranged the pillow, she looked up and said simply Youre good

at this. In that moment, its hard to say if she recognized him as her partner of more than half a century, or if she just had simply felt the love and care from another person.

Human beings take a lot of caring-for, dont we? From our infancy into old age, we rely on each other more than we would like to admit. Simply put, we are needy beings, and we need each other. As humans, we are at our best when we are caring for each other: love in action. I read once that Mother Theresa advised not to worry about doing great things. Instead, she advised, Simply do small things with great love.

While in Ohio, I had a front row seat to see the life changing power of doing small things with great love for someone who needed it: My mother, patiently playing a game of Connect 4 with Karen where nothing connected; my cousins 8 year old daughter reading a storybook to Karen, her grandmother, and showing her the pictures, my Uncle Carroll, gently trimming Karens fingernails.

As Christians, we remember that we love because God first loved us. The way that God loves is demonstrated again and again, across time and space, right into our very own lives: Love in action. How will you show generous love in action today?

- Andra

A Portion of Your Reality Check by Thom SchuylerAs a Woodmont staff member my two

primary responsibilities involve our Young Adult community and our Mission initiatives. I love my job and am grateful to Clay, the Board and all of you for granting me the privilege of serving our congregation in these ways.

We are in the middle of our annual Stewardship Campaign at church. Stewardship Campaign is a

fancy name for requesting financial commitments from the membership to undergird the budget for Woodmonts next Fiscal Year (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016). Without foreknowledge of these commitments responsible budgeting becomes a bit of a guessing game.

I am not going to make an overt plea for your due consideration of a pledge. However, I would like to give you an overview of that which keeps me engaged in my little corner of Woodmont. In so doing it is essential that you keep in mind that these programs succeed because of committed members involved in these areas.

Woodmonts Young Adult community is populated by a cross-section of folks between the ages of 20 and 40. From September - May we meet every other week for hosted dinners, social time and spiritual conversation in the homes of many generous Woodmont members. We are committed to a monthly mission project and also involve ourselves in most of the broader missions and ministries of the church. Other

regular activities are purposely social including bowling, Trivia nights, board games, weekend retreats, horseback riding, concerts, cookouts, campouts, sporting events and more. Frankly, I find it uplifting that such a substantial group of young people are committed to their faith and to one another. It is a joy and a blessing!

I cannot say enough about WCCs commitment to addressing the needs of families and individuals in our local community and beyond. While your Outreach Committee works diligently to fund the many requests we receive from (mostly) local ministries, hundreds of members offer their time and talent to other mission projects, both local and global (Room In The Inn, Unbound, Morgan Scott mission trips, The Nashville Food Project, Habitat for Humanity, Walk Thru Bethlehem and many more). We have almost completed a Missions Directory that will outline specific ways in which our membership can become engaged in scores of local ministries. Again, this faithful work is accomplished by scores of generous and loving volunteers responding to Jesus call to love and serve.

From my vantage point within these ministries I witness hunger being satisfied, bodies being clothed, houses being repaired and constructed, tears being shed, lives being lifted up and community being restored. I see faith as a verb. Your kindness and generosity make this happen!

xo - Thom Schuyler

Front Desk (top), Custom Entryway Gift Bricks (bottom)

Preschool Entrance

Preschool Construction PhotosWere Making Progress and a

Beautiful Place to Learn!

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At Woodmont, We Seek God, Share Love and Serve Others. Thank you for your support! We grow in faith, and the Lord reflects His image in what we believe and the experiences we share.

Here are some of the ways lives are changing:1792 members of our church family came together for 5-Star Dinner during the 2014-15 season, 700 man hours and 100 volunteers over 4 days participated in building 1 home for Habitat or Humanity - 2015, 420 men were our guests and 100 Woodmont families volunteered for Room In The Inn (November - March, 2015), 175 children learned about the love of Christ during Sunday School in 2014, 144 women are Growing in the Presence of Christ and Each Other in the Christian Womens Fellowship group, 125 adults attend 10 Sunday School classes (avg. weekly), 101 individuals became members of Woodmont in 2014, 75 families served by Fannie Battle Day Home were sponsored by Woodmonts church family and received Christmas gifts in 2014, 74 youth are actively participating in Woodmonts Youth Group, 54 units of blood were donated as a result of 3 blood drives for the Red Cross in 2014 -15, 24 youth and 21 adults traveled to Guatemala on 2 mission trips in 2014, 19 children were dedicated into our church family and 19 Disciples Class students were baptized in 2014, 11 Life Groups formed in 2015, 8 Core Values at WCC: Welcoming, Outstanding

worship, Outreach, Different traditions, Mission & Ministry, On the move, Nurturing, & Transforming, 7 Fellowship Dinner Groups formed in 2015, 6 new homes were provided for families in Guatemala through the Guats Up campaign and 6 Stephen Ministers were commissioned in 2014, 4 youth group students were elected to the statewide TCYF Cabinet in 2015, 3 styles of Sunday worship are offered at Woodmont: relaxed at 9:30 a.m., traditional at 11:00 a.m. and contemporary at 5:15 p.m. ("The Bridge"), 2 reasons we are able to do all that we do - your generosity and open heart, and..

1 Mission statement that is Woodmont: Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.In addition, without your support, we would not be able to:Provide scholarships to children and youth who need financial assistance for Bethany Hills camps and mission trips. Sponsor Guatemalan children and adults to improve their health and quality of life. Provide time, talent and treasure to the Morgan Scott project - Morgan and Scott are the two most economically depressed counties in Tennessee.Serve the church community and Nashville through Centre Group, DivorceCare, Mobile Meals, Heavenly Helpers, Walk Thru Bethlehem and others.Gather for fellowship through G.E.M.S (Greet, Eat, Meet, Socialize), The Geezers Mens Group, Wednesday Night Summer Potluck Dinners, Wednesday Night Summer Sing-A-Longs, Small groups, and more.Woodmont was also able to provide outreach grants to community organizations from July 2014 - March, 2015:

Better Decisions Church of Another Chance Disciples Divinity House Eastwood Christian Childrens Ctr. Faith Family Medical Clinic Fannie Battle Day Home Hope Clinic for Women Men of Valor Morgan Scott Project

Rock House Ministries Siloam Family Health Center Unbound/CFCA/Guats Up! Ministers Discretionary Fund Against the Grain Community Nashville Disciples of Christ Historical Society Hope Force International Nations Ministry Center

New Life Christian, Kenya Oasis Center Open Table NashvilleSafe Haven Family Shelter Salama Institute Second Harvest World Convention Barefoot Republic Bethany Hills Camp

Community Care Fellowship Fellowship of Christian Athletes Leaving the Cocoon Martha OBryan The Nashville Food Project Nashville Rescue Mission Rebuilding Nashville Together Room In The Inn

Childrens Ministry/Childrens Moment Room In The Inn Habitat for Humanity

Mission Trips to Guatemala Morgan Scott Project Walk Thru Bethlehema

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life.

I Timothy 6:18-19

They are to do good, to be rich in good works, generous and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of

a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of the life that really is life. I Timothy 6:18-19

CLICK HERE to make your online pledge.

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CHRISTIAN WOMENS FELLOWSHIP (CWF) GENERAL MEETING, MAY 5 AT 11:00 A.M. FOLLOWED BY LUNCH

CLAY STAUFFER TO RECEIVE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE

You are invited to attend the Graduation of Rev. Clay Stauffer

who will receive his Doctor of Ministry Degree

Sewanee, the University of the SouthFriday, May 8th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

All Saints Chapel, Sewanee, TennesseeVisit visit.sewanee.edu for location

MORGAN SCOTT MISSION TRIP MORGAN

SCOTT PROJECT

OUR NEXTMISSION TRIPIS THURSDAY

MAY 14 - SUNDAY

MAY 17, 2015

WEEK OF COMPASSION NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF/SUPPORT

Week of Compassions Relief Efforts in NepalThe 7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck west of Nepals capital of Katmandu this past Saturday is the most powerful to hit the region in over 80 years. Week of Compassion is providing emergency aid and putting boots on the ground to save lives through search and rescue efforts as well as provide food, water, medical supplies, blankets, clothes and temporary shelter to affected and displaced individuals and families.To contribute on-line:Visit our giving page at www.woodmontchristian.org/OnlineGiving.aspx and choose Week of Compassion - Ne-pal Earthquake Relief from the dropdown menu.To contribute by check:Make checks payable to Woodmont Christian Church and write Nepal Fund in the memo/notes section. You may drop your check in the offering plate or mail it to Woodmont at 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215.

CWF welcomes Mary-Claire Spencer, Regional Executive of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, as our guest speaker at our general meeting on May 5th. Ms. Spencer will discuss the overall mission of the Girl Scouts, the ways in which they serve our community, and describe volunteer opportunities.

Our meeting/presentation begins at 11:00 a.m. in room 105, with lunch following in Drowota Hall. Childcare is provided during the meeting and lunch. Guests are welcome! Our luncheon is $8 per person. If you would like to stay for the lunch after the meeting and presentation, please make reservations by emailing Rebecca at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or call the church office at 615-297-8563 by Friday May 2nd.

Sign Up at: TINYURL.COM/WOODMONT-MORGAN-SCOTT

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES - 9:30 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.Class Room/Time Description

Disciples Classled by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

105/9:30 a.m. This class focuses on the Scriptures and how they speak to our lives and lifestyles today.

Challenge Class coordinated by Paul Hardin

200/9:30 a.m. Through April 26, 2015, the class is studying the parables of Jesus using Amy-Jill Levines book Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi.

Young Adult Sunday Schoolled by Rob Quinn

Boardroom/9:45 a.m. Note: start time is 9:45 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many young adults between the ages of 26-35.

Spiritual Journeys for Women - A Closer Look at Celtic Spirituality led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Bay/9:30 a.m. Take a trip with us back to our roots, to the Goodness, Love, Nature, and Vision of the Early Church before its original message was captured, changed, and controlled by organized religion.Meet this Jesus who longs to meet you NOW.

Reflections Classled by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

200/11:00 a.m. This is a Bible and issue based class that thrives on discussion and group participation. Participants explore questions of the Christian faith.

Spiritual Journeys Class (2nd Hour)led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Bay/11:00 a.m. We are a coed confidential group dedicated to sharing its "experience, strength, and hope" based upon the twelve steps of life in Christ and spiritual principles for more abundant living.

Pathways Classled by Laura Dovan & Christy Brown

Boardroom/11:00 a.m. Throughout the year we will watch video lessons and host speakers who share their insight and perspective on the challenges facing the modern Christian family including marriage, prayer, and growing our faith.

Points of View Class 105/11:00 a.m. This class is an informal discussion group that addresses current issues in the relationship between modern culture and Christianity. It will both challenge and affirm your beliefs.

College/Univ. Aged Young Adultsled by Thom Schuyler

100/11:00 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many young adults between the ages of 19-25. This is an open forum for in-depth reading/discussion of scripture.

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SCAN THE CODE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER

CAMP AT BETHANY HILLS!

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now open! G-Force: Gods Love in Action will take place from Tuesday, June 23, to Friday, June 26. Each day from 9 AM to 12 PM, your child will learn to move, follow, care, and share - all in praise of God! Vacation Bible School is a peak experience each summer, and your child will not want to miss it! Registration is easy! Finally, Vacation Bible School is not possible without lots of volunteer help. Folks are needed to play games, sing songs, tell stories, serve snacks, and more! There are in-front-of-people roles and behind-the-scenes roles alike.The one thing that they all have in common is that theyre easy and fun! To register for VBS or to register to be a volunteer for VBS visit:

https://woodmontchristian.org/DynamicContent.aspx?Pagetype=Kids

YOUTH SUNDAYis may 3rd, 2015!

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Opportunities at WoodmontSunday, May 3 - YOUTH SUNDAY8:00 a.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR)9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services (Sanctuary) 12:15 p.m. Youth Sunday Senior Banquet (DH) 5:15 p.m. The Bridge - ReImagine Worship (DH)Monday, May 4 4:00 p.m. The Geezers Mens Group (BR)5:15 p.m. Cub Scouts (DH)6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (DH) Christian Womens Fellowship, Circle 5 (105/Kit) Property Committee Meeting (BR)7:00 p.m. Communications Committee Meeting (Youth Lounge)Tuesday, May 59:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)9:45 a.m. Christian Womens Fellowship Board Meeting (100)11:00 a.m. Christian Womens Fellowship General Meeting (105/DH/Kit)6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room) Wednesday, May 66:15 a.m. Mens Small Group (100)7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105) Younger Mens Bible Study (BR) Choir Practice (Choir Room) Stephen Ministry Thursday, May 7 Library Workday

Prayers for our Church FamilyIn the HospitalLauren Galyon, sister-in-law of L.A. Galyon, Knoxville, TNNew ConcernsSteve Anderson, Southern Hills RehabChelsea Kramer, friend of Clay and Megan StaufferContinuing Concerns:Kay Butterworth Wayne Puckett, Alive Hospice Gay Phinizy, Green HIlls RehabJohn Hopper, father of Mari-Kate HopperDr. Lindsey CooperMilitary:Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve and Judy Wilson, Middle EastJeremy Watson, son-in-law of Doug and Terri King, Middle EastThose Serving Abroad:Courtney Valk, Peace Corps, Republic of GeorgiaSympathy To:Jason and Lisa Pitts and family on the death of Jasons father, Ron Pitts, on April 22nd. Funeral services were held on April 25th in Knox, Indiana. Congratulations To:Kate Woodard and Jack Rainey who were married at Woodmont on Saturday, April 25 by Rev. Clay Stauffer. Kate is the daughter of Tom Woodard, Jr.

Elder Prayer CoverThe Elders of Woodmont Invite You to Join Them in Prayer for: Our Woodmont Youth as they lead us in worship, Sunday, May 3! Our Stephen Ministers who continue to give of themselves to the Lord and our church family! Those who volunteer to help needy families in Morgan and Scott counties in the upcoming Morgan Scott

mission trip on May 14-17, one more opportunity to live generously.

BULLETIN BOARD

May 1Steve WilsonBryan ShafferAshley MayorquinMay 2Brian WallerMay 3Fred FritonNick CollinsAndrew DovanMay 4Bill HockridgeJane MainJim SheridanMay 5Harrison LoweRiley MaconMay 6Josh AllenMay 7Selena GuilfoyMay 8James GiompolettiMay 9Ralph BorcheltAllen McDowell

May 27 contdHarrison JacksonJordan CroppCaleb McLeanMay 28John RuddLia Baker SouthwickShepley SmithAbby McLeanRip ClaytonAdelynn LoweMay 29Patrick HowellTate RogersMay 30Margean RoadyDara HoweRobert HendrickShane DouglasMonty SteeleTrey FlowersAmanda Jane LloydMay 31Leigh SinksJeff CobbleNick KaumeyerHalle Johnson

May 22Richard BeckMargaret HowellBill SouthwickMay 23Mary Margaret McDonoughKim DrakeSuzanne JohnsonMay 24Jim MainDon HartRebecca MathiasLandon BrownElla OrganMay 25Dave SartorSusan Hammonds-

WhiteMora Ann BassMay 26Darryl GlascockPhillip PiercyCary GrahamCampbell LeachMay 27George Brown

May 10Barbie HowellLaura BrownEmily PaisleyRollin PiercyHannah ShortMay 11Aaron DurbinEllie SargentKatie DovanMay 12Christy HermannPeggy BurrahmMark ChristofersenTim CooperChristy CriderNicky HackenbrackMay 13Nikki SchmutzMay 14John RamseyTruett SmithReed MorganRob WebbKate CroppCade Clayton

May 15Karen WalkerDavid LeverenzMary Hayes GreerMay 16Lisa McGintyAndra MoranFred TurnerDavid DyerPaul HardinJosephine DurbinBailey ToddTav ShafferMay 17Brad WillsMay 18Mary KeithAnn Walker GreenleeMay 19Dave ArnholtPatricia TaylorJudy StroupWade JoynerJosh Anderson

Happy May Birthdays!

By Our Presence and Our Gifts Deacons Serving May 3rd, 2015 Elders Serving May 3rd, 2015Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating Communion Prep

George Keith

Service Coordinator9:30 - George Keith, 11:00 - Jim Hester

Video Camera9:30 - Open, 11:00 - Nora Rich

YOUTH SUNDAY

YOUTH SUNDAY

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Worship Services - May 3rd, 2015 - YOUTH SUNDAY9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

and at The Bridge Worship, 5:15 p.m. in Drowota Hall

YOUTH SUNDAY: choose faith

Sermons Given by Graduating Seniors

Staff Serving Woodmont

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterDr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational CareFarrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors, "The Bridge"

Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & The BridgeThom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & OutreachTallu Quinn, Director of The Nashville Food ProjectMichael Graham, Director of Music Ministry

Martha Duff, Director of Preschool Ben Saunders, Youth Ministerial InternSarah Huffman, Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse and Small Groups Coordinator

Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Chris Beck, Finance Manager

Joe Badawy, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager Hannah Ott, Youth Ministerial Intern Nancy Holmes, Childrens Ministry Assistant

Senior BanquetSunday, May 3, 12:15 p.m.

in Drowota Hall

Woodmont Mothers Day Bake Sale Come to the Gathering Space after the 9:30 a.m. and before the 11:00 a.m. service on May 10th - Mothers Day to help raise funds for Woodmonts Youth Group Mission and Outreach programs! In the past, your support has funded youth mission trips and built homes for families in need in developing coutries - thank you!If you can provide items for the sale, please deliver them to the upstairs warming kitchen by noon on Saturday, May 9th. We will have a team to receive, price, and artfully package your goods for sale on Sunday. Youth group members usually staff the Sale itself.

Please contact Selena Guilfoy, at sguilfoy@picagroup.com or call 615-943-8702

How Sweet it is!