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1 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. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 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 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37215

2 Lauren Lucas Beuerlein joins Woodmont staff as Director of Young Adults and Couples FROM PAGE 1 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 Bacon and his brother, Michael, on the road opening for their band, The Bacon Brothers. Farewell Angelina is currently recording new music and will continue to tour in Lauren has been an engaged member of Woodmont Christian Church since 2013 and is excited for the opportunity to join Woodmont Christian Church s ministry team as the Director of Young Adults and Couples. Lauren begins here position at Woodmont on January 1, MISSION 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 MINISTERIAL STAFF 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 Thom Schuyler Farewell Reception & Advent Week 3 Sunday, December 17, 2017 Photos by Steve Lowry PROGRAM STAFF Thom Schuyler Young Adults, Missions & Outreach Director Katie Sheridan-Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director Abby McLean Children s Ministry Director Michael Graham Music Ministry Director Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader, The Bridge SUPPORT STAFF 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 Woodmont s Realm church directory app. Search for Realm Connect in itunes & Google Play. Woodmont Christian Church 3601 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee pg 2

3 Twas the Night Before Christmas Woodmont Style by Clay Stauffer Twas the Night Before Christmas, and under the Steeple Woodmont was busy, and bustling with people Thom had grown older, to the beach he d retire Forty years in Music City were about to expire Bethlehem was finished, it was another success Sam was elated, they d picked up the mess Cliff worked real hard, cleaning all day But if it involves the baptistery, he must stay away Roy s computer didn t work, and he didn t know why Plug the power cord in, you might be surprised Farrell was busy, with six kids at the mall But she kept writing books, surprising us all Rich begged the deacons to come pass the plate Some just can t help it, they re perpetually late David Conrad kept asking, how long am I chair? With the stress of this job, I m losing my hair Parking was tough, too many cars in the lot Our church needs valet, for we can t find a spot Donovan was back, but only part time Between teaching and church, he s losing his mind New babies kept coming, the nursery s too small A good problem to have, but Lord help us all Trump led the country, and Haslam the state, Megan Barry was ready to raise your tax rate Trump kept on tweeting, the guy s got some nerve His words make him sound like he s been overserved Tax cuts are coming, don t have any fear We ll figure out how to pay for them sometime next year Nashville kept growing, with skinny houses and such But no one could afford them, they cost way too much Bull dozers, cranes, and cement trucks all over Seems everybody in this town has a brand new Range Rover In the midst of it all stood that pretty white steeple Reminding the world to love all God s people Rich and poor, young and old, you matter to us And if you need a ride, well, Joe drives the bus The music was awesome, singing carols of old, Jesus birth in a manger, the prophets foretold. Christmas Eve would arrive, five services to choose, Why not come twice, you ve got nothing to lose. The angel tree gifts had spread Christmas cheer, Mary Lynn, please calm down, at least til next year, Chris Beck was stressed out, the budget seemed tight, More guilt from the pulpit just might be alright, There is nothing like Advent at Woodmont each year, It s the best way we know, to spread Christmas cheer, Faith, Hope, and Love is what makes it feel right So Merry Christmas to all, and to all goodnight! Bredesen announced his decision to run Isn t he like 90? This should be fun Roy Moore lost the Senate, he s such a loose cannon But that s what you get when you listen to Bannon Woodmont feeds Nashville s homeless community Sunday, December 17, 2017 Room In The Inn, downtown Nashville pg 3

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

5 How Did We Get Here From There?( ) by Thom Schuyler Seven Presidents, infinite scandals, stock market crashes, the Internet and , 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 didn t 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 WALK THRU BETHLEHEM 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 Little s 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 pg 5

6 The Advent Devil by Roy Stauffer Several years ago (7 to be exact) I briefly mentioned in a Christmas column the Advent Devil. It s a German idea and they call it the Advent Teufel. The Advent Devil tries to keep people so busy in secular activities during December that they lose sight of the real meaning of Christmas. He doesn t want people to have time to experience the rebirth of Christ in their souls. And the temptations of this Advent Devil are so diabolically clever. Since we are down to the last week before Christmas, and the 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 stressed that you have no time to anticipate and feel the awe and wonder of the Christmas miracle. He wants this last week to fly by without anything happening to you on the inside. The Advent Devil s goal is to keep you so busy that you forego such things as daily prayer and quiet time, Scripture study, and Church worship opportunities. The Advent Devil thinks he is gloriously successful if he can: put you in a bad mood before the annual Sunday School Christmas party, make you think you don t have time to attend the choir s Christmas concert, and too worn out to attend a Christmas Eve worship service. The Advent Devil will do everything he possibly can to make you grumpy rather than glad, and stressed rather than blessed. He will try to make you irritable and touchy when you re trying to do your Christmas shopping, or are caught in holiday traffic jams. He want to close your ears (and heart) so you won t hear the beautiful sound of Christmas carols which are everywhere not to mention the sound of angels voices. The Advent Devil will make you feel like you re 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 you re 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, let s just get this, and get it over with! You know who I m talking about. You ve met him before. You say he s been with in Christmases past? But you didn t 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 Christ s birth. - Roy FIVE SERVICES CHRISTMAS EVE! one MORNING service FOUR EVENING SERVICES Next Week s Calendar Sunday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE - ADVENT WEEK 4 10 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary 4 p.m. Children & Families Christmas Eve Service 5 p.m. Children & Families Christmas Eve Service 7 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service 11 p.m. Candlelight & Communion Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Church office and building closed all day Tuesday, December 26 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY Church office and building closed until noon Wednesday, December 27 6:15 a.m. Men s Small Group, Room a.m. Younger Men s Bible Study, Pancake Pantry Thursday, December 28 6 p.m. Youth Girls Basketball Practice, D.H. 7 p.m. Youth Boys Basketball Practice, D.H. Friday, December 29 Room In The Inn, South Hall 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 PD s 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 won t 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.

7 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 Judy s mother, Jean Taylor (88), on Monday, Dec 11. IN THE HOSPITAL: George Wiles, infant son of Brent and Ann Wiles. NOVEMBER 26: DECEMBER 3: SUNDAY SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE: OPERATING: $27,607 $49,939 CONTINUING CONCERNS: Ben and Gayle Cherry Martha Galyon Mary Hofwolt Nancy Hooper JoAnn Patterson Al Richardson Isse Waddey Judy Wilson DECEMBER 10: DECEMBER 17: WTB $176,927 $104,547 FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS: Ann Arney s mother-in-law, Pauline Gilpatrick, Livingston, TN Laura Brown s sister, Barbara Johnston (78) in Huntsville, AL Gail Cherry s son in Virginia - bone cancer - chemo begins Dec 18 Gary Jones, Pam Groom s father, at home Jamie Huling s father, Donald Huling in Lasalle-Peru, IL John DeVoe, Elisa Clark s father Andra Moran s mother, Ruth Ann Moran, in California Park Owen s sister, Mary Lee Rogers PRAYERS FOR OUR WORLD This week, Woodmont s 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. pg 7

8 Nonprofit Org. US Postage Paid Nashville, TN Permit No.1204 New Elder & Deacon Chairs 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 Wed., Jan. 10 Will focus on core beliefs and what it means to be a Christian. What does it mean to be a part of the church and to live a life of faith? What is at the heart of Jesus teachings? SHARING Wed., Jan. 17 Will focus on spiritual disciplines and practices. What does spiritual growth look like? What is spiritual formation? SERVING Wed., Jan. 24 How is the church missional? How do we use our gifts to serve both the church and the world? How do we give back and make a difference in this world?