THE

Volume 41, Issue 46

A Beacon and A Bridge

SPIRE
November 18, 2013

Ministers Retreat at Rolling Hills Farm

Wednesday, November 13th

Young Adults Retreat in Monteagle, TN - November 15-17

Mission Statement
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others

Core Values:
Welcoming Outstanding Worship Outreach Different Traditions Mission & Ministry On the Move Nurturing Transforming 2013 Areas of Focus
Prayer - Presence - Peace
Join us on Sunday, December 1st, at 6:30 p.m. for Hanging of the Greens followed by The Tasting Party!
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Not Taking It for Granted by Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister

Thanksgiving is just over a week away. Does that surprise you? Are you ready? Advent will begin Thanksgiving weekend on Sunday, December 1st. Our annual Hanging of the Greens Service to kick off the Advent Season will be that night (December 1st) at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary and the traditional Tasting Party will follow in Drowota Hall. Then, Walk Thru Bethlehem will be the following Sunday, December 8th. All of this to say, it will be a busy time at Woodmont between now and the end of the year. Thanksgiving is a time for us to slow down and count our blessings in life. Truth be told, we are often guilty of taking those blessings for granted. We often overlook things like faith, marriage, family, church, food on the table, a house, clothing, health, health care, friendship, children, grandchildren, freedom, education, and a host of other things. Deep down, we appreciate these things but sometimes, we do take them for granted. We get caught up in the rat race of life and find ourselves simply wanting more. Paul's letter to the Philippians is an excellent epistle to read leading up to Thanksgiving. It is short, powerful, and inspiring. He writes in chapter four, "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." Just a few verses later he says, "I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." That, right there, is a Thanksgiving sermon. thousand people will walk through. It is truly a great Woodmont tradition. We need everybody to play a role either in costume or behind the scenes. This is a church-wide effort. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet other people at Woodmont and to help others experience the real meaning and joy of Christmas. To sign up, enter or click on this link: www.WTBWoodmont.com or call Steve Smith at 414-5899. If you see Paul and Pam Hardin at church, please thank them for chairing WTB for a SEVENTH year in a row. ROOM IN THE INN This happens every Friday night at South Hall during the winter months. We house roughly twelve men from the downtown mission. We pick up our guests, bring them to the church, provide them dinner, let them have a good night's sleep, feed them breakfast, give them a sack lunch, and then take them back downtown. This is another ministry that has been happening for years at Woodmont but it takes lots of volunteers to make it happen. Overnight hosts seem to be in demand the most, and starting this year, couples are now allowed to do that. If you want to volunteer for Room In the Inn, email Mary Kiger at maryhkiger@gmail.com. Small groups and classes are encouraged to volunteer for a night together.

This Thanksgiving, I hope you will think about both parts of the word THANKS & GIVING. The best way for us to give thanks to God for our blessings is to give back and help others. I have listed three ways to do that, but obviously there are many more. Once again, hear Paul's words from Philippians: "Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and As a church, we too can take things for granted. We are supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known blessed in many ways here at Woodmont. But here are some to God. And the peace of God which passes all understanding things I don't want us to overlook this Thanksgiving season. will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." This Thanksgiving and Advent, may we all find that peace which Remember the second part of the word "Thanks-GIVING." passes understanding. SUPPORTING THE CHURCH FINANCIALLY We all have to support the church with our time, talent, and treasure. Through October, we are lagging behind on the Blessings, revenue side of our budget. This is not unusual for this time of the year. Many will wait until December to make a financial contribution to Woodmont, and I have always said that we really never know how we are doing in terms of our budget until we get through December. Just remember that we cannot do everything that we do at Woodmont without the financial support and sacrifice of members. We all must P.S. Please keep Steve and Deb LaForge in your thoughts support the mission and ministries of the church. and prayers. They are leaving this weekend for the Philippines to help with Typhoon Disaster Relief through Hope Force WALK THRU BETHLEHM This is one of the greatest International. Steve and Deb, thanks for all you do to represent gifts that Woodmont gives this community year after year, Woodmont and inspire the rest of us! and it takes a massive amount of volunteers to pull it off!! We turn the lower level of our church into the village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth and roughly seven

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Preparing to Give Thanks by Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults
When it comes to the annual arrival of Thanksgiving and Christmas I remain a child at heart. The (roughly) thirty days that link these two holidays lift my spirits like no other time of year. I suspect many of you share these sentiments. But there are issues of planning and preparation that can cause the spirit of this season to be dampened. As I was pondering these things yesterday I had a modest revelation. Let me explain In this modern era, with families spread across the country and the globe, planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas is necessary, no doubt. I'm certain that many Woodmont families are in the process of determining their destination for the big Thanksgiving meal (or meals) and negotiating when and where their primary Christmas gathering (or gatherings) will be. Who will host the meal, who will make the turkey, who will bring the apple pie, why are we having tomato aspic, what time will we eat, when can we leave and who's going to tell so -and-so we're not coming to her house this year? Lots of emotions get knotted up in such questions and answers: feelings get hurt and nerves frayed. It is a human reality that even in the most joyous seasons perhaps mostly in the most joyous seasons we get ourselves all twisted up and diverted from the happy essentials. Shame on us! I am trying to teach myself a lesson this year and maybe it will hold some significance for you, as well. As believers in God's mercy and grace we have no business "preparing to give thanks." Rather, our hearts and minds should be in a perpetual state of thanksgiving. This, of course, is much easier said than done. So, a large portion of my prayer is devoted to asking God's Spirit to make mine a grateful heart not tomorrow, not November 28th or December 25th but always. This will not be easy but Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." (Matthew 19:26) Happy Thanksgiving! xo - Thom

The Minis-tree by Andra Moran, Creative Director for "The Bridge"

What's bendable, twinkling, full of opportunity, and rolls on wheels? If you guessed "a minis-tree," you are right! Here's the scoop: The Minis-tree will arrive at Woodmont on December 1st. It will be strung with ministry-project ornaments bearing requests from the ministers at Woodmont. You are invited to take an ornament and get involved in a one-time hands-on gift to our church's mission. Perhaps you'll pick the ornament that invites you to host a young adult supper gathering, or serve on a creative team at The Bridge. Maybe you'll get to be part of a Nashville Food Project run, or be a substitute teacher for a Sunday School lesson. You might even choose to pitch in with VBS or a GEMS event! There are plenty of fun opportunities for all ages, interests and abilities! The Minis-tree will be on a rolling cart and will "appear" around the church for the month of December. Act fast: Each minister only gets to hang 5 ministry project ornaments, so choose yours early! We know that Christmas is the season for giving, and we The Minis-tree is the collective brainstorm of our thank you in advance for participating in giving back to ministerial staff exploring how we can partner with our congregation on special projects. Woodmont is truly blessed Woodmont by partnering with our ministers through the to have a congregation full of giving hearts and hands. The Minis-tree. Christmas season, we welcome the Minis-tree as a way to pair ~Andra projects with volunteers.

Special Thanksgiving 5-Star Dinner This Wednesday Night, November 20th 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall
Menu:
Smoked Turkey and Gravy Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potato Casserole Savory Green Beans

This is the Last 5-Star Dinner until January!

Cranberry Relish Spinach Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Moist Apple Cake with Caramel Icing Pizza for the kids

Reservations should be made through the Sunday "connection card," by calling the church office (297-8563), emailing the church office at Price structure: Adults $8, Children 4 years old thru 5th grade $4 and family cap $28.
rvaughan@woodmontcc.org or thru the website at: www.woodmontchristian.org. The deadline is Monday by noon.

Adult Education
Wednesday Night - November 20th Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts? (BR) Led by Justin Gung

Sunday School - November 24th

9:30 a.m. Disciples Class (105) - Led by Roy Stauffer "Dont Worry, Be Happy"
Challenge Class (200) - Led by Bob Herrick "Biblical Wisdom Literature" Young Adult Class (Boardroom) - Led by Rob Quinn "The Christmas Story" Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (The Bay) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer "Loving God with All Your Soul: Celtic Spirituality for the Woman of Today"

11:00 a.m. Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (The Bay) (Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer
Reflections (200) - Led by Roy Stauffer "With A Grateful Heart" Points of View (105) - Led by Ralph Parsons/Doug King "Islam" College & University-Aged Young Adults (107) Led by Thom Schuyler Pathways Class for Parents (Boardroom) Led by Wendell & Christy Brown/Tom & Laura Dovan

Separated? Going through a Divorce? All Alone? Post Breakup? ALL ARE WELCOME in the Bay Room for Lunch and a Seminar This Sunday, November 24, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DivorceCare: Surviving the Holidays is a warm, encouraging and helpful event. Featuring video instruction and group discussion, it helps you deal with the intense pain of separation and divorce during the holiday season. Local churches around the world sponsor these seminars. A typical one lasts approximately two hours. Here's what you'll do during a Surviving the Holidays event: Watch a 40-minute video, filled with practical tips on how to survive the holidays Hear from others in your group who are dealing with a marital breakup this holiday season Have the opportunity to share how the separation or divorce is affecting you (if you'd like) Receive a personal Holiday Survival Guide Please call the church (297-8563) for reservations. Rev. Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall will be your leaders.

WCC Youth
Youth Group This Week
Wednesday Night, November 20th 6:00-8:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner & Small Groups (On-Campus) Saturday, November 23rd 5:30 p.m. - Youth Progressive Dinner This will be our youth group Thanksgiving Dinner! Each course will be at a different house as we travel around Nashville to feast! Sunday, November 24th 9:30-10:30 a.m. - Worship in the Sanctuary 10:30-11:00 a.m. - Jubilation Youth Choir (Youth Wing) 11:00 a.m.-Noon - Sunday School (CYF/Chi Rho Rooms) Noon-1:00 p.m. - Youth Lunch (Off-Campus) 5:45-6:45 p.m. - The Bridge Worship Service (Drowota Hall) Tuesday, November 26h 6:30-7:00 a.m. - CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Company in Green Hills

For more information visit www.WoodmontccYouth.com or follow us on Twitter @WoodmontCCYouth

Sponsor Spotlight
We have 14 amazing youth sponsors signed up to lead the youth group this year. Please join us in thanking our youth sponsors as they give their time and talents to the 6th-12th grade youth in our church. This week, please take some extra time to celebrate and get to know Sara Anne Quinn. Sara Anne Quinn grew up in Nashville and loved being an active member of her youth group. Mission trips with her youth program are some of her favorite memories and inspired her to study international studies and Spanish in college at the University of North Carolina. Sara Anne attended law school at the University of Tennessee where she met her husband and fellow youth sponsor, Stephen Quinn. Stephen brought Sara Anne to Woodmont, where she has served on the TRIPS committee, loves being a part of the Young Adults program, and is excited to "join" the youth now. Sara Anne is an attorney at Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens & Cannada PLLC, and she loves traveling, reading, Tar Heel basketball, and beating Stephen's softball team.

Angel Tree
*YOU OPENED YOUR HEARTS & EVERY ANGEL HAS A SPONSOR* Thank You for Sharing Your Christmas Spirit and God's Love with Our Fannie Battle Day Families! Please Bring Your Gifts to Our Tree by December 1st . Thank You Thom, Young Adults & College Volunteers for Helping Deliver! Contact MaryLynn Skinner 356-1986 with any questions.

Special Prayer
Please keep Steve and Deb LaForge in your thoughts and prayers as they head to the Philippines to help with Typhoon Disaster Relief. They leave this Saturday, November 23rd, and will return in two weeks. Both Steve and Deb are such an inspiration to all of us here at Woodmont!

A MESSAGE FROM THE PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

As you all know, our ministers do not work a traditional Monday-Friday work week. They're at work all day Sunday as well as many evenings for meetings, etc. Below is a list of the days our ministers try to recharge their ministry by observing a Sabbath their day of rest. If you need to speak with a minister immediately about an issue, you may want to consult this list so that you are able to get an answer more quickly. We also invite you to keep them in your prayers during their weekly day off for Sabbath time. Clay Stauffer Tuesday Trey Flowers Thursday Justin Gung Friday Roy Stauffer Friday Farrell Mason Tuesday Thom Schuyler Friday Carla Schooler Friday Andra Moran Friday; Stephen Daniel King Friday

Walk Thru Bethlehem (WTB)

Walk Thru Bethlehem Chili Dinner
Due to Thanksgiving falling late in the season this year, we are unable to schedule our traditional Walk Thru Bethlehem Chili Supper. Please note the costume checkout times below... Also, please continue to sign up for volunteer roles and prayerfully consider the other WTB opportunities being offered in The Spire.

WTB Costume Check Out Schedule

Dates/Times at the Mansion: Wednesday, November 20: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Sunday, December 1: 9:00 a.m. - Noon Wednesday, December 4: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Costumes are to be returned by Tuesday, December 31st

Meals for WTB

Walk Thru Bethlehem is in need of groups, classes, families, of individuals to provide meals for the volunteers during the week of set-up and tear down. Contact Pam Hardin @ 641-2287 or pamhardin92@gmail.com if you are interested. The following are the dates still available: Tuesday, December 3 - lunch for around 25 people Wednesday, December 4 - lunch for around 10 people Thursday, December 5 - dinner for around 10 people Friday, December 6 - lunch for around 10 people Monday, December 9 - dinner for around 10 people Tuesday, December 10 - lunch for around 25 people

Bread Bakers Needed for WTB

Are you looking for a way to help with WTB? Bread baking is your answer. It's fun, easy, and makes your home smell wonderful! Here's what you do: Purchase the frozen (unbaked) loaves of bread (5 to a pack at Kroger). Thaw (no need to let it rise) the bread and cut into 4 pieces, lengthwise. Roll each piece into a long snake and cut about 1-inch pieces from the snake. Place them on a tray and bake at 350 until light brown. Each loaf makes 80-100 pieces. Most bakers choose to bake 5 loaves. The baked bread pieces can be placed in Ziploc or grocery bags and then frozen. If you don't have room in your freezer, please place the pieces in the large silver freezer in the downstairs WCC kitchen. Please call Lisa Pitts at 332-8368 (no text) or email at lisadpitts@yahoo.com if you would like to bake or have any questions.

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WALK THRU BETHLEHEM 2013

Please complete a form for each participant. Spots will be filled on a first come; first served basis. Some roles fill quickly. Return your form soon for best selection.

Name: Phone: E-mail: Age: (If under 21) Thise-mailischeckedregularly Ihaveacostumeathome

Costumed Role:

IwouldprefertoworkinacostumedroleintheVillage.

PreferredTime(s):Circleoneormore12:00-2:302:30-5:005:00-7:30

Costumed Roles for All Ages: (Children12&undermustbesigneduptoworkwitharesponsibleadult)

BasketWeaver SacrificialAnimals Weaving RagDolls AnimalHerdsman CensusTaker Rabbi Trader TaxCollectors Ornaments VillageOven WinePress Pottery VillageTrader OlivePress Carpenter FoodMarket BrassShop TentMaker FishMarket

Costumed Roles for Adults and Teenagers

HillsideShepherd Prophet SellerofPurple Scribe FoodTasting SellerofSpices FireTender Innkeeper VillageStreetPeople VillageClinic(MD/RN) StoryTeller InnkeepersWife Greeter Juggler Minstrels HerodsSpy

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PreferredTime(s):Circleoneormore9:30-12:3012:30-3:003:00-5:00

This sheet may be returned in the offering plate, faxed to 297-9319, or mailed to the church at 3601 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215. For questions, call the church office 297-8563 or Steve Smith 414-5899 or e-mail, steve@sska.com.

Time is fast approaching when we decorate the Sanctuary for the Advent Season. Poinsettias may be purchased by members in honor of or in memory of family and friends. These plants are 6 1/2" foil-wrapped pots and will be used to decorate the Sanctuary for 2 weeks. Following the 11:00 a.m. service on December 15th plants purchased may be taken to decorate your home or given as gifts. If you would like to purchase poinsettias, please complete this form and mail it to the church office or place it in the offering plate on Sunday along with your check marked "for poinsettias."
Deadline for ordering is: This Wednesday, November 20, 2013 (Please Print)

Purchased By: __________________________________________________________________________ Phone No: _____________________________________ Total Number Purchased: _______________

@ $6.00 = Cash or Check (Circle One) Amount $ _____________ In HONOR of: ______________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ In MEMORY of: _____________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Poinsettias should be picked up after the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, December 15th, or on the following Monday, December 16th.

Thirty-One + WCPS = A Fabulous Fund-Raiser! November 27 December 15!

Whether you need gifts for the holidays, birthdays, weddings, new babies, for yourself or your home, or just because Thirty-One has a solution for you! Organize and simplify your life with our versatile, personalizable products with a purpose! Barb Best is donating up to 20% of all sales directly to WCPS to help our children, teachers, leaders, office, classrooms, and so much more. We are having a friendly competition between our preschool age groups! Who will sell the most Thirty-One products & win a teachers choice wish list prize?
For each $35 you spend now through December 20th, you can get 1 of our 5 Holiday Holi-Buys for only $5! Browse the catalog, monthly specials & more in the main lobby outside Sheila Mathias office. You can order online www.mythirtyone.com/BAB or through Barb Best at 636-4656 or at bestsathome@comcast.net.

So whats Thirty-One? We are a 10 year old faith-based company who believes in celebrating, encouraging and rewarding others for who they are. Through Gods strength, weve built a family of individuals who feel women deserve to treat themselves and those around them to something special. Our commitment is to provide women with a fulfilling, enjoyable and rewarding experience one person at a time. We have an incredible Thirty-One Gives Foundation that partners with other organizations (Ronald McDonald House, Girl Talk & more!) to help women, children, and families in need. Read more about us on my website www.mythirtyone.com/BAB.

Mission & Outreach

Room in the Inn Clothing Drive

Room in the Inn has kicked off for the season and the clothing donation bin announced last week is finally here! As the weather gets colder our guests are definitely in need of clothing items to keep them warm. As many of you know, every weekly guest is allowed to select two items from the clothing closet, which means we have to regularly maintain the inventory. This year we are partnering with Thriftsmart to manage clothing donations for RITI. All of our used donations will be put in the bin on the church campus and they will pick it up every Monday or Tuesday. Then our donations will be weighed and will be credit to a gift card we can use to make specific purchases we need for the RITI closet at a 50% discount. Not only will this save us time and help us be strategic with stocking the closet, but it will also help an amazing organization. Once RITI is over, we'll be able to use those gift cards to support other needs, such as victims of crisis, NFP families, etc. For those that don't know, Thriftsmart is a Christian-based thrift store that, unlike other thrift stores, uses 100% of their proceeds to support four Nashville-area charities. Learn more about the organization and their mission at www.thriftsmart.com. We're doing a BIG clothing drive starting now through December 8th. Everything collected through then will be immediately credited to a gift card to stock the RITI closet (after that they will only update our account and send the gift card once a quarter). The Thrifstmart donation bin has been placed in the Outdoor Chapel parking area (where the Blessing of the Animals and the Sunrise Service take place). You can start loading your donations in plastic bags and putting those in the bin as of today! Thriftsmart will accept gently used men's/women's/children's clothing, shoes, housewares, linens, books, and furniture. However, everything MUST fit into the bin so please don't place items outside of it. If you have larger furniture items to donate you can drop them off at Thriftsmart (4890 Nolensville Road) and mention they should be credited to the Woodmont Christian Church account. Also, Thriftsmart is happy to provide a receipt for your donation for tax-deduction purposes if you drop off your donation at their physical store. You can also contact April Gung if you would like to donate new men's socks, Thriftsmart gift cards, give monetary donations, or have questions about your donation. April's email address is april.stevens320@gmail.com. Monetary donations can be made at any time by writing a check to WCC and noting that it is for the RITI clothing closet. The checks can be mailed to the church or dropped off at the church office for Chris Beck to process. Feel free to donate in any way your heart so calls you. Again, for the first big push we would LOVE to have any donations you can make by December 8th so we can stock up the closet (it's a little bare right now!). Let's make this a great and WARM winter season for our RITI guests, as always modeling the warmth and compassion of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The First Gift of Christmas!
If you are a CFCA sponsor, please put sending a card to your sponsored child at the top of your holiday list. Letters take a long time to be translated and to travel to their destination, but writing them is easy. You can send a letter using the mailing labels that you have OR you can write a letter online and even upload a photo! Your sponsorship also provides a Christmas celebration for your sponsored friend in their community, so although you are welcome to send a small gift, it's certainly not necessary. A letter is perfect! Emmie Thomas' family sent a family Christmas card and their sponsored child loved seeing a picture of their whole family. To send a letter online, go to www.cfcausa.org: -Go to My CFCA/ Manage Account -Click on My Sponsorship -Login or register if you haven't done this before; you'll need your CFCA ID number -Select a fun letter template and write a note! -Upload your family Christmas card or photo you want to share Any questions, feel free to call CFCA at 800-875-6564. You should receive a letter from your sponsored child during the holiday season!

Join us for The Bridge service on Sunday, December 1st, at 5:45 p.m. and then stay for the Hanging of the Greens at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come hear Christmas carols performed by Woodmont's Cherub and Children's Choirs as well as our Handbell, Jubilation Youth and Chancel Choirs. Following the Hanging of the Greens is The Tasting Party in Drowota Hall. Bring your favorite finger food to Room 105 (across from the Bay) before the Hanging of the Greens service. Everyone Welcome!

CWF Circle 5 - Monday, December 2nd 6:00 p.m. in Room 105

Please join the evening circle, Circle 5, on Monday, December 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a program given by Kathy Patten about the wonderful work of Stephen Ministry. This Circle is open to all women who prefer an evening circle. Our service project for the month is collecting Christmas cards and 2014 calendars for Ronald McDonald House. Please RSVP by Friday, November 29th, to Susan Hammonds-White at sushammonds@bellsouth.net.

A Caroler with Spirit: $50 per person A Whole Family of Carolers: $100 Singing off the Charts: $250 or more

RSVP: kelsey@studionow.com Pay by check upon arrival at the event or mail your check made payable to: Carols for Cancer to:
Carols for Cancer c/o Farrell and David Mason 5738 Hillsboro Road Nashville, TN 37215 100 % of all proceeds are donated to the Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, and St. Jude in Memphis. Please make your reservation by December 9th or surprise us at the door!

I want to thank my church family for the many prayers and condolences and cards and loving concern at this difficult time for me and my family. It has been a great comfort. Julia Tanner A great big thank you to the ladies of the CENTRE group! The snacks and goodies prepared for The Bridge at your October gathering have been enjoyed by all. Just a couple hours of your time has gone a long way to welcome many with a tasty home-baked treat. Thank you again! Kim Sheridan

Sunday School Lessons & Volunteers November 24th

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Wednesday, November 20 5:15 p.m. - Grace Notes Choir Practice 5:35 p.m. - 5-Star Dinner 6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club Sunday, November 24th 9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 11:00 a.m. - Children's Church 12:15 p.m. - Thanks & Giving Meal 5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service
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9:30 Hour ChristQuest Ronda Hirst Stars (2 Yrs) I am Thankful for... Claire Drowota Jane Clay & Porter Meadors Pandas (3 Yrs) I am Thankful for... Sarah Drury Christi Williams Frogs (4 Yrs) Jonah Kim Sheridan Gloria & Joy Jackson

9:30 Hour Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) Jonah Betty White Helper Needed 11:00 Hour Children's Church Kaitlyn Asher Sarah Drury 4th/5th Grade Class Topher Endress Donuts & Coffee Still Needed

11/23 - Liza Hadley 11/24 - Archer Rush 11/25 - Emmie Pack 11/25 - Andrew White

Sunday School
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Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, November 20 6:15 a.m. Men's Small Group (107) 7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study (105) Younger Men's Bible Study (BR) 5:15 p.m. Grace Notes Choir Practice (KC) 5:35 p.m. 5-Star Thanksgiving Dinner (DH) 6:00 p.m. Youth Group (Off-Campus) 6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Rm); DivorceCare (The Bay); Ouch! Where is God When it Hurts!? (BR): Stephen Ministry (107, Campbell Stone, Library) Thursday, November 21 Library Workday 7:00 p.m. Restore Classes (200 & Youth Rooms) Sunday, November 24 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 12:15 p.m. Thanks & Giving Meal (SH) 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays Workshop (The Bay) 4:45 p.m. WCC Knitters (GH) 5:45 p.m. The Bridge Service (DH) Monday, November 25 12:00 p.m. Visitation Group (105) 4:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men's Group (BR) 6:00 p.m. WCC Board Meeting (BR) Tuesday, November 26 6:30 a.m. CYF Guys Bible Study (Off-Campus) 9:00 a.m. Women's Prayer Group (Campbell Stone) 6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm) 6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Sanctuary)* *Note Room Change*

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:

All who have been affected by the disaster in the Philippines Healing for our members who are sick, grieving or facing challenging
circumstances Comfort for members who are lonely during the holiday season Recruitment needs for Walk Thru Bethlehem to be met All to continue to practice "gratitude attitudes"

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL: Bronson Netterville, former Regional Minister, St. Thomas, CCU Lorene Schroeder, friend of Gail Crockett, Vanderbilt CONTINUING CONCERNS: Bell Newton Lindsey Cooper Ellis Stokes Carol Parsons Mike Wright Penny Stelling Gary Thompson Yot Williams Maddie Murphy Robert Mathews, The Meadows Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Dr. David Moore, friend and former WCC Sr. Minister, Cookeville Jack King, brother of Doug King, Atlanta, GA Dottie Swatek, friend of Faye Tevebaugh
Continuing Concerns continued

David Kline, friend of Don Rollins Jimmy Gurley, friend of Clay Stauffer Justin Johnson, son of Anona Johnson SYMPATHY TO: The family of Thomas Edward Bateman. Mr. Bateman passed away Monday, November 24. Services will be held at Christ the King at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21. MILITARY PRAYER LIST: Wade Gossett, brother of Becca Gossett Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of Stephen Daniel King THOSE SERVING ABROAD: Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia

If life is getting you down and you need a Christian friend to listen, that is just what Stephen Ministers are trained to do. Please call Kathy Patten at 838-4957 to discuss the possibility of this being the help you need.

Let Us Know: Have information about someone in the hospital or with another ministry need? Please notify the church office during the week (297-8563) and Let Us Know. PLEASE - NO FOOD OR DRINKS IN THE SANCTUARY

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UPHOLDING OUR CHURCH

BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS
Date Sunday School October 27 290 November 3 316 November 10 333 November 17 313 Total Atd. 744 772 829 786 Operating $ 16,430 $ 38,263 $ 28,501 $ 39,597

DEACON SCHEDULE
November 24, 2013
Communion Prep: Milly Moore Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Marcella Derryberry 11:00 - Rich Sanderson Video Camera: 9:30 - Paul Hardin 11:00 - Virginia Dinker 9:30 a.m. David Reynolds Denise Sesler Robin Heyne L.A. Galyon Roy Jordan Liz Anne Allen Honey Hetzel Jack Derryberry 11:00 a.m. Selena Guilfoy Doug Schoerke Jamie Huling Nick Small Pam Hardin Brittany Pride Jean Ramsey 5:45 p.m. Rich Sanderson Jay Everett Rebecca Everett Zsa Rockey Merillat Flowers

ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY

November 24, 2013

WORSHIP SERVICES: November 24, 2013 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Clay Stauffer, preaching Sermon Title: "Count Your Blessings" Scripture: Psalm 100; Philippians 4:4-13

9:30 a.m. Pat Malone and Chip Phinizy 11:00 a.m. Richmond Williams and Mart Sesler 5:45 p.m. Wendell Brown

5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Thom Schuyler, preaching "Gratitude Attitude" Series - Sermon Title: "Enough is a Feast" Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17 Weekly Prayer Partner

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WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church Life Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational Care Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge" Thom Schuyler, Director of College & Young Adults Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Sarah Huffman, Accompanist Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Chris Beck, Finance Manager Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager Housekeeping Supv. Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge"