The Spire WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH JUNE JULY 24, 5, 2018

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1 The Spire WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH JUNE JULY 24, 5, 2018 CELEBRATING 75 YEARS

2 75th Family Fun Saturday, July 14 Photos by Alex Jacobi 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 PROGRAM STAFF Michael Graham Music Ministry Director Abby McLean Children s Ministry Director Katie Sheridan-Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader, The Bridge Lauren Lucas Beuerlein Young Professionals & Couples Director Steve LaForge Missions Field Coordinator SUPPORT STAFF Chris Beck Business Administrator Martha Duff Preschool Director Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager Jan Anderson Administrative Assistant Amber Moss Executive 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 Be With Me A prayer by Farrell Mason Beloved, If I could ask of You one thing, what would it be? To see into the future Or maybe to return again the way from which I came. A peek at Your Love Plan, Or to shadow a day-in-the-life of the great I AM. Answers would be nice, to Life s impossible questions The truth of Time, And why the heart must break. Could I have Your word that all will be well, always. Would I use my precious ask to plead for forgiveness for all the many ways I ve gotten it wrong. Or just say thank you. Could I ask if You are proud of me? Or for assurance that something marvelous is planned for the Hereafter. Maybe I would ask how to love like You love Yes, I could certainly ask for joy And a little of that peace beyond all understanding. But what I really want to ask of You is: Be with me now. whatever happens. forever. This is my prayer. Amen. Johnson named Nashvillian of the Year Congratulations to longtime Woodmont member Milton Johnson on being named by Easter Seals as the 2018 Nashvillian of the year. The award was given on July 11th at the downtown Hilton. Milton serves as the CEO of HCA. pg 3 Welcome new members Blair & Kelley Durham with Addy & Ethan Sunday, July 15

4 An Unexpected Mission by Steve LaForge Wednesday, June 22nd at 9:45 AM. I entered a staff meeting. My mind wasn t totally focused. I was thinking about an upcoming July mission trip to Puerto Rico. Katie was talking about a sudden opening in the Youth trip to Guatemala. Then I heard Hey Steve! You should go!. Huh? What did she just say? 15 minutes and a phonecall-to-my-wife later, I was committed. 48 hours later I was on my way to the airport. Well if you don t know it already this is a truly amazing group! I was nervous because I didn t know most who were going on the trip. They took care of that before we ever stepped on the plane. Everyone in the group made me feel like I had always been a part of the team. On Sunday morning we began our real adventure which was to share our hearts with the people of Guatemala. Our young people immediately opened their arms to hug the young Guatemalan students. They too were already waiting with open arms. Every day, all day was filled with hugs, laughs, tears, and joy. There were not any barriers age, sex, economics none of that made a difference. Everyone was one: one family God s family sharing, caring, and loving. Thank you Youth Group for allowing me to join you! I learned a lot from each of you, and I learned a lot about each of you. I am amazed by your love and your kindness. Thank you for welcoming me, and for loving our Guatemalan family. I have every confidence that you will go forth and share God s love throughout the rest of your days. I do have one last favor to ask would you please take the rest of us with you? God bless! July 1-31st Birthdays: Conlee Thorne 7/19 Nathan Green 7/22 Finn Cropp 7/22 Rose Queener 7/23 Barrett Harrison 7/24 Elizabeth Harrison 7/24 Hunter Copeland 7/25 Foster Talbert 7/26 Lowell Stokes 7/26 Lila Faricy 7/27 Fletcher Corey 7/29 pg 4

5 Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8 AM to 5 PM beginning August 1 One look at the mental illness epidemic in America will show you how desperately we need to prioritize mental, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Beginning Aug. 1, we will open up a center that will combat these issues the Center for Healing and Spirituality. Led by our new Spiritual Director, Dr. Ben Curtis, this place will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 AM to 5 PM at Campbell West, the former parsonage house behind the church. It will offer individual spiritual direction and classes that teach spiritual formation. Who is Ben Curtis? Dr. Ben Curtis, who just retired after more than four decades as Professor of Religion, Pastoral Care, and Spiritual Formation at Belmont University, will be the Spiritual Director in Residence at Woodmont s new center. He will be available for individual spiritual direction as well as lead classes on Spiritual Formation. We eventually hope to offer longer classes on weekends and even spiritual retreats. Meet Ben Curtis You are invited to meet Dr. Curtis before he begins this new and valuable ministry at Woodmont. He will be available on Sunday, July 29th at 9:30 in Room 105, and at 11:00 in Room 100. Dr. Curtis will share thoughts about spiritual formation, talk some about the new center, and then answer questions. Contact bcurtis@woodmontcc.org or rstauffer@woodmontcc.org for more information. pg 5

6 Senior Mystery Trip Our youth group seniors went on quite the trip this week, seeing 10 different states, where they visited several amusement parks and the nation s capital. Congrats to these seniors on their accomplishments and we wish them the best in their futures. Calendar Sunday, July 29 9:30 a.m. Informal Worship, Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. The Bridge Worship, Drowota Hall 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary Monday, July 30 3:00 p.m. Geezers, Boardroom Tuesday, July 31 9:00 a.m. Women s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone Wednesday, August 1 6:15 a.m. Men s Small Group, Room 100 7:00 a.m. Original Men s Bible Study, Room 105 7:00 a.m. Younger Men s Bible Study, Boardroom 6:30 p.m. Holy Yoga, Room 200

7 PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY SYMPATHY TO: Judy and Steve Wilson, on the death of Judy s brother, Kerry Taylor, on Saturday, July 7, NEW CONCERNS: Julia Shipp had hip replacement surgery on Thursday, July 19. June Stewart - Richland Place Rehab Rm # 206. JULY 1: JULY 8: JULY 15: JULY 22: SUNDAY SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE: OPERATING: $41,126 $28,450 $38,120 $49,297 CONGRATULATIONS TO: Lilly and Cameron Martinez on the birth of their son, Luca Maverick Martinez, on June 17, He was born 6 weeks early and spent 3 weeks in the NICU at Tristar Centennial Women and Children s Hospital. He is home now and doing great. Big brother is Abel. Amanda and Kyle Thomas on the birth of their daughter, Charlie Rae Thomas, on April 20, Grandmother is Marcia Ryder. CONTINUING CONCERNS: Mary Bolen Burns, infant daughter of Bethany and Jake Burns - at home Gayle Cherry Bill Heyne Hale Hooper - The Cumberland at Green Hills, Room 425 Malcomb Lewis Sheila Mathias JoAnn Patterson Al Richardson Meredith Scannella, a WCC choir member Nikki Schmutz Barrett Sutton Lynne Thompson Isse Waddey MILITARY: Dave Albritton, deployment, nephew of Dave and Pat Malone FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS: Grady Hardin, father of Paul Hardin Gavin Duke s brother, Burton Duke Martha Duff s sister, Barbara Katie Vaughn - cousin of Phil Schmutz WOODMONT S ELDERS INVITE YOU TO JOIN THEM IN PRAYER FOR: - Each of us to be the salt and light God intended us to be. - God s help in our daily battle with self and sin. - A renewed sense of reverence in God s house. pg 7

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