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Father-daughter FAT H E R * DAU G H T E R dance SUNDAY H E R *HTER nce

HALL vite ERS, GRANDFATHERS, GURES TO JOIN DAUGHTERS ER-DAUGHTER DANCE.

UNCLES OR SPECIAL FATHER FIGURES TO JOIN DAUGHTERS OF ALL AGES AT OUR

Please RSVP by February 4th at: G/FATHERDAUGHTERDANCE WOODMONT CHRISTIAN

FEBRUARY 6, 2018 John and Suzanne Corey with Stella, Emery, and Fletcher

with Tate with Addy and Austin January 28, 2018 January 28, 2018 Woodmont

1 Father-daughter FAT H E R * DAU G H T E R dance SUNDAY H E R *HTER nce Dance bruary 11 The Spire Sunday, February 11 WOTA HALL 4-6 PM DROWOTA HALL vite ERS, GRANDFATHERS, GURES TO JOIN DAUGHTERS ER-DAUGHTER DANCE. February 4th at: We invite * ALL FATHERS, STEPFATHERS, GRANDFATHERS, UNCLES OR SPECIAL FATHER FIGURES TO JOIN DAUGHTERS OF ALL AGES AT OUR FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE. Please RSVP by February 4th at: G/FATHERDAUGHTERDANCE WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH WELCOME New Members! FEBRUARY 6, 2018 John and Suzanne Corey with Stella, Emery, and Fletcher January 14, 2018 Michael and Jennifer Ribas Ellis and Mary Cypress Metz with Tate with Addy and Austin January 28, 2018 January 28, 2018 Woodmont Christian Church Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee Reynolds Whittington and Lissa Garner January 21, 2018

child dedication Photos by Steve Lowry MISSION Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God, sharing love, and serving others Mary Maxent

Ministry On The Move Nurturing Transforming MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Dr. C. Roy Stauffer Minister of Adult Education & Church Life Rev.

Donovan McAbee Minister of Spiritual Formation Farrell Mason Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care PROGRAM STAFF Thom Schuyler Young

Michael Graham Music Ministry Director Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge Stephen Daniel King Worship Leader, The Bridge Alexis

Business Administrator Mandy Barton Brown Executive Assistant Martha Duff Preschool Director Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager Jan

most up-to-date information, download Woodmont s Realm church directory app. Search for Realm Connect in itunes & Google Play.

2 child dedication Photos by Steve Lowry MISSION Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God, sharing love, and serving others Mary Maxent Thorne, daughter of Daniel and Mary Scott February 4, 2018 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 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 Alexis Waggoner Intern for Adult Education and Discipleship Lauren Lucas Beuerlein Young Adults & Couples Director 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 The Bridge welcomes new youth intern Jack Reynolds, son of David and Dana. pg 2

Rules for Life by Clay Stauffer Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist and a professor at the University of Toronto, has just published a new book titled 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos.

He taught mythology to lawyers, doctors, and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, OCD, anxiety and schizophrenia.

He has published more than a hundred scientific papers, transforming the modern understanding of personality as well as the psychology of religion.

3 Rules for Life by Clay Stauffer Jordan Peterson, a clinical psychologist and a professor at the University of Toronto, has just published a new book titled 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. I am only a few chapters in and it s pretty fascinating. Peterson is an interesting guy. He taught mythology to lawyers, doctors, and business people, consulted for the UN Secretary General, helped his clinical clients manage depression, OCD, anxiety and schizophrenia. He taught at Harvard before going to Toronto and has lectured extensively in North America and Canada. He also has a strong YouTube presence. He has published more than a hundred scientific papers, transforming the modern understanding of personality as well as the psychology of religion. In the Overture of the book, Peterson says: People need ordering principles, and that chaos otherwise beckons. We require rules, standards, values alone and together. Here are the Twelve Rules het sets forth in the book: RULE #1 Stand up straight with your shoulders back RULE # 2 Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping RULE # 3 Make friends with people who want the best for you RULE # 4 Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today RULE # 5 Do not let your children do anything that makes you dislike them RULE # 6 Set your house in perfect order before you criticize the world RULE # 7 Pursue what is meaningful (not what is expedient) RULE # 8 Tell the truth or, at least, don t lie. RULE # 9 Assume that the person you are listening to might know something you don t RULE # 10 Be precise in your speech RULE # 11 Don t bother children when they are skateboarding RULE # 12 Pet a cat when you encounter one in the street These rules are fascinating, just like Peterson himself, and I am looking forward to completing the book. However, this reminded me of another set of rules/commandments that were given to Moses by God on Mt. Sinai a long, long time ago as an attempt to establish order and meaning among the Israelite people. These rules are significant in both Christianity and Judaism. Do you remember what they are? Failing to abide by these rules can lead to big problems: I You shall have no other gods before me II You shall not make for yourself an idol III Do not take the Lord s name in vain IV Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy V Honor your father and mother VI You shall not murder VII You shall not commit adultery VIII You shall not steal IX You shall not bear false witness X You shall not covet (Exodus 20) Some say that rules are made to be broken. But these rules exist for the well-being of God s people and society. There are many in our culture who cannot name the Ten Commandments. Therefore, how could they follow them? All of us fall short because we are human and sin is real. But these rules serve as a compass for morality and ethics. We ignore them to our own detriment. Blessings, pg 3

Father-Daughter Dance by Abby McLean One of my favorite events to coordinate at Woodmont is our upcoming Father*/Daughter Dance!

away. Since my daddy passed away in 2011, though some may think this may upset me, it is actually the most wonderful event for me to put on.

I am reminded of the experiences I had with him, the embarrassment of being a pre-teen coming to my own Father/ Daughter dance and remembering how I didn t want to dance with him at times.

Our events are designed for mostly FUN but in some cases, a bit of learning as well.

Because at the end of the day, that is exactly what Woodmont is: a family. Birthdays Feb.

Caroline Decker 2/10 Isla Bell 2/12 Clayton Stauffer 2/13 Tripp Davis 2/13 Adelaide Cummings 2/14 Slugs and Bugs on Sunday, February 25 4:00 PM in Drowota Hall - A Concert for the Whole Family!

4 Father-Daughter Dance by Abby McLean One of my favorite events to coordinate at Woodmont is our upcoming Father*/Daughter Dance! The little girls become so thrilled to spend a special evening just with their daddies/ grandads/uncles and it brings me such JOY to see them come dressed in their finest outfits to dance the night away. Since my daddy passed away in 2011, though some may think this may upset me, it is actually the most wonderful event for me to put on. It reminds me of the events of my childhood that my Dad and I did together, most of them happening right here in this building. I am reminded of the experiences I had with him, the embarrassment of being a pre-teen coming to my own Father/ Daughter dance and remembering how I didn t want to dance with him at times. Looking back, I am incredibly glad I did, as embarrassing as it seemed to be. One of my biggest goals within the Children s Ministry at Woodmont is to bring families together. Our events are designed for mostly FUN but in some cases, a bit of learning as well. We learn to love a little better, maybe open the Bible with our families a little bit more and to become one large family with those we have come to know because of Woodmont. Because at the end of the day, that is exactly what Woodmont is: a family. Birthdays Feb. 1-15th Quinn Johnson 2/1 Bethany Burks 2/3 Kemp Presley 2/6 Barton Rollins 2/7 Iris Castellanos 2/7 Scott Reynolds 2/8 Miller Reynolds 2/8 Isla Moren 2/8 Madelyn McConnell 2/9 Alcy Hollis 2/10 Caroline Decker 2/10 Isla Bell 2/12 Clayton Stauffer 2/13 Tripp Davis 2/13 Adelaide Cummings 2/14 Slugs and Bugs on Sunday, February 25 4:00 PM in Drowota Hall - A Concert for the Whole Family! Disciples Class is one month away from beginning! If you have a 5th grader that is interested in being baptized this coming April, please Justin Gung at jgung@woodmontcc.org to be placed in the class. The class begins on February 18th and runs through April 1st from 9:40-10:30 in Room 232 each Sunday. Children will give their Confessions of Faith on Sunday April 1st (Easter Sunday) at the 9:30 service and will be baptized the following Sunday, April 8th. If your child is interested, please make plans to attend our informative meeting on February 18th at 9:40. The child and at least one parent (or both) need to attend that meeting. Please reach out to Justin for any additional questions or information. We look forward to walking with your child in this important part of their journey of faith. pg 4

Ready to Fly by Farrell Mason We are made for transcendence and endless horizons.

In their dust, you will also see Percy, my four-year old, trying his very best to keep up on his little blue bike with training wheels.

I knew this rite of passage would come with its fair share of crocodile tears, scraped knees, stormy frustration and even moments of true fear. But there was that unmistakable twinkle in his eye.

Percy could push fast with his feet until he gained enough momentum to lift his feet and glide. This little Glider was the trick! Percy got the feel of balance, steering and a glimpse of a real soar.

5 Ready to Fly by Farrell Mason We are made for transcendence and endless horizons. - Richard Rohr Many Sundays after lunch you might spy my four older children racing each other on their bikes around the paved circumference of Radnor Lake. In their dust, you will also see Percy, my four-year old, trying his very best to keep up on his little blue bike with training wheels. Recently, Percy announced at dinner, I m ready to ride with the big kids! I knew this rite of passage would come with its fair share of crocodile tears, scraped knees, stormy frustration and even moments of true fear. But there was that unmistakable twinkle in his eye. Percy was ready to fly! My sister, Belle, suggested we start the project on the Radio Flyer Glider, a mini-bike with no pedals. Percy could push fast with his feet until he gained enough momentum to lift his feet and glide. This little Glider was the trick! Percy got the feel of balance, steering and a glimpse of a real soar. Learning to ride a bike is a beautiful metaphor for the progression of the spiritual life. Neuroscientists from the University of Aberdeen have scientifically proven that once mastered, a person never forgets how to ride a bike. There is a special area in the brain s cerebellum that permanently imprints the experience. I believe the same process happens in the soul when the dots mystically connect to the Divine. Once you have this experience, however fleeting, you will never forget the Divine reality in and all around you. Faith is the wonderful vehicle to discover that depth within ourselves. 2 John says, The truth is already in us and will be with us forever. I am convinced our experience here on earth is a training ground for our soul to discover and activate its extraordinary capabilities: to love, to forgive, to create beauty, to hope in the face of despair, to embrace that which isn t always seen -the very real presence of God. We get to spend our lives creating soul-muscle memory from every one of our life s experiences. It is sacred work. Like Percy, I am pedaling fast, lifting my feet and gliding for moments of spiritual bliss. But I have a long way to go before I can cut loose and ride like the wind, free of fear, envy less, loving wholly in this life. I m still restless and insecure in my human skin. In a blink, my ego can take over the handle bars. I have the scars to prove it. Sometimes I struggle to holdfast to hope when the world outside me feels gloom and doom. Inconsistent in my prayer life and connection with God, I am not always the picture of peace. I have yet to master the art of trusting God s providence in all things. But I know something of heaven here on earth and that exquisite reality keeps me pedaling forward. The best news is I feel God s steady hand on my back. One day, like Percy, I will finally fly free. Destination: Endless horizons. Live in Hope, Farrell pg 5 Next Intro to Woodmont this Sunday, Feb :15 p.m. in the Boardroom Have you ever wondered what makes Woodmont Christian Church so special? Come find out for yourself! We d love to have you for lunch. Intro to Woodmont is a great opportunity to learn more about the purpose & mission of our Church. During Intro, Clay Stauffer, our senior minister, answers all your questions, gives a tour of our church campus, and walks us through what God is calling this church to be and do, in order to help you make an informed decision about joining us in fulling our mission here at Woodmont. It s a great opportunity to discover more about our church and if God is calling you to make this your church home! Lunch is served, childcare is available, and you are warmly invited.

WOODMONT YOUTH WINTER OLYMPICS January 28, 2018 Photos by Jim Thomas Calendar Sunday, February 11 - Youth

m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School 12:15 p.m. Intro to Woodmont, Boardroom 4:00 p.m. Father-Daughter Dance, Drowota Hall Monday, February 12 10:00 a.

m. Women s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle #2 & #6 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle #3, Campbell West 6:00 p.

m. Original Men s Bible Study, Room 105 7:00 a.m. Younger Men s Bible Study, Boardroom 5:30 p.m. Grace Notes practice, Kids Commons 5:45 p.

Field Green Salad with carrot, roasted red beets, feta, honey vinaigrette Tarragon Chicken Lemon Parmesan

m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Holy Yoga with Brooke Lovelace, Room 200 6:30 p.m. Waiting in Hope, Campbell West 6:30 p.

Rubel Shelly, The Sanctuary Thursday, February 15 7:00 p.m. Youth Boys Basketball Practice, D.H.

6 WOODMONT YOUTH WINTER OLYMPICS January 28, 2018 Photos by Jim Thomas Calendar Sunday, February 11 - Youth Ski Trip 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School 9:45 a.m. Worship at The Bridge, Drowota Hall 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School 12:15 p.m. Intro to Woodmont, Boardroom 4:00 p.m. Father-Daughter Dance, Drowota Hall Monday, February 12 10:00 a.m. The Baby Bunch, Puppies Room (134) 3:00 p.m. Geezers, Boardroom Tuesday, February 13 7:00 a.m. Centering Prayer Group, Room 100 9:00 a.m. Women s Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle #2 & #6 10:30 a.m. CWF Circle #3, Campbell West 6:00 p.m. Handbells Rehearsal, Choir Room Wednesday, February 14 - Ash Wednesday 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 5:30 p.m. Grace Notes practice, Kids Commons 5:45 p.m. Wednesday Fellowship Dinner, D.H. Field Green Salad with carrot, roasted red beets, feta, honey vinaigrette Tarragon Chicken Lemon Parmesan Risotto Vegetarian: Lemon/Kale Gnocchi Kids: Lemon/Butter Noodles with Spinach 6:15 p.m. DivorceCare, The Bay Room 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 6:30 p.m. Holy Yoga with Brooke Lovelace, Room 200 6:30 p.m. Waiting in Hope, Campbell West 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service, Searching for a Safe Place with Dr. Rubel Shelly, The Sanctuary Thursday, February 15 7:00 p.m. Youth Boys Basketball Practice, D.H. Friday, February 16 & Saturday, February 17 Room In The Inn, South Hall

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY SYMPATHY TO: Park and Mary Welsh Owen on the death of Park s sister, Mary Lee Rogers, on Friday, January 26. Memorial service will be on Monday, Feb. 12 at Mt. Olivet.

Thomas Midtown John Carpenter, Stallworth Hospital Shirley Taylor, Centennial JANUARY 14: JANUARY 21: JANUARY 28: FEBRUARY 4: SUNDAY SCHOOL: 369 488 432 374 ATTENDANCE: 768 935 916 847 OPERATING:

infant son of Brent and Ann Wiles Pam Zimmerman, FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS: Ronald Johnson, father of Jerry Johnson, in Hickory, NC Laura Brown s sister, Barbara Johnston (78) in Huntsville, AL

Ruth Ann Moran, in California The Bridge Sunday, February 4, 2018 GEMS features The Splendors of Egypt Tuesday, Feb.

7 PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY SYMPATHY TO: Park and Mary Welsh Owen on the death of Park s sister, Mary Lee Rogers, on Friday, January 26. Memorial service will be on Monday, Feb. 12 at Mt. Olivet. Polly Keith and family, on the death of Polly s brother-in-law, Col. Arthur Reynolds in Raleigh, NC. Private services on Thursday, February 8 in Raleigh. IN THE HOSPITAL: Jim Phillips, St. Thomas Midtown John Carpenter, Stallworth Hospital Shirley Taylor, Centennial JANUARY 14: JANUARY 21: JANUARY 28: FEBRUARY 4: SUNDAY SCHOOL: ATTENDANCE: OPERATING: $106,523 $38,862 $22,475 $56,976 CONTINUING CONCERNS: Ben Cherry, NHC Cool Springs Gayle Cherry Mary Hofwolt Elaine Markland JoAnn Patterson Al Richardson, Richland Place Isse Waddey George Wiles, infant son of Brent and Ann Wiles Pam Zimmerman, FAMILY OF MEMBERS - CONCERNS: Ronald Johnson, father of Jerry Johnson, in Hickory, NC Laura Brown s sister, Barbara Johnston (78) in Huntsville, AL Gail Cherry s son in Virginia - bone cancer - chemo began in December Jamie Huling s father, Donald Huling in Lasalle-Peru, IL Linda Glascock s parents, Nancy and Jerry Taylor Andra Moran s mother, Ruth Ann Moran, in California The Bridge Sunday, February 4, 2018 GEMS features The Splendors of Egypt Tuesday, Feb. 27, Room 105 The Splendors of Egypt: A Feast for the Senses presented by Dara Howe Lunch is $10, reservations required by noon on Friday, Feb. 23 PRAYERS FOR OUR WORLD This week, Woodmont s elders ask you to pray specifically for: Those who are suffering from flu. Safe and unifying Olympics. Room in the Inn and those who are exposed to the weather. Healing for the community in Benton, KY as they buried their dead students. Young Victims of sexual assaults by trusted adults. Reserve online or through the church office. pg 7

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you but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with

Micah 6:8 Day 8: Punch out interior Finish landscaping Clean

Install mirrors Install hardware Install door stops Day 6:

countertops Finish front porch Day 5: Install interior doors

siding Finish insulation Finish soffit Day 3: Install siding

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8 Nonprofit Org. US Postage Paid Nashville, TN Permit No.1204 New Elder & Deacon Chairs What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Day 8: Punch out interior Finish landscaping Clean and prepare for dedication Impact Day 7: Start landscaping Install mirrors Install hardware Install door stops Day 6: Install kitchen cabinets Finish interior paint Install countertops Finish front porch Day 5: Install interior doors Install trim Caulk trim Interior paint one coat Day 4: Finish siding Finish insulation Finish soffit Day 3: Install siding Install insulation Caulk plates Caulk panel joints Clean house Day 2: Install roof trusses Install truss bracing Install exterior doors Install deadwood Day 1: Raise wall panels Install exterior blue board Install windows Top plate house Habitat s Eight Day Build

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

The Spire WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH JUNE JULY 24, 5, 2018 CELEBRATING 75 YEARS 1943-2018 75th Family Fun Saturday, July 14 Photos by Alex Jacobi MINISTERIAL STAFF Dr. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister Dr.