THE

SPIRE

A Beacon and A Bridge

Volume 40, Issue 50

December 10, 2012

Join us this weekend for the following

Special Christmas Music Events
Woodmont's Chancel
Choir Presents

Woodmont's 2nd Annual

Christmas Concert

The Many Moods of

Christmas Parts 2 & 4

Hosted by The Bridge

Saturday, December 15th
7:00 p.m. - Drowota Hall

Sunday, December 16th

@ the 11:00 a.m. Service

Walk Thru Bethlehem

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
woodmontchristian.org

Sunday,
December 9, 2012

See more
pictures on
pages 77--8

I LOVE CHRISTMASWHY?

by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life

service? (Without a doubt, mine is the Christmas Eve
service.)
I absolutely love Christmas! I love the sights, the
sounds, the smells, the whole spirit of Christmas. I start
listening to Christmas music in November. My cell phone
ring tone is Jingle Bells. I love cold weather and
especially snow on Christmas Day. (Remember, I grew
up in Florida.)
I LOVE THE SECULAR SIDE OF CHRISTMAS
I love Christmas music, Christmas trees with their
lights and ornaments, outdoor lights, tinsel and garland,
shopping at the mall, chestnuts roasting over an open fire,
holiday food, holiday parties and open houses, gift
giving and receiving, Santa Claus, reindeer, sleigh bells,
mistletoe, wreaths, poinsettias, giving Christmas presents,
and even listening to Grandma Got Run Over By A
Reindeer.

WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Spend some time thinking about these things, and if
youre willing, Id love to hear your answers. As one song
goes, We need a little Christmas. In fact, we need a lot
of Christmas! In a world where so many are discouraged
and even depressed, we need the hope of Christmas. In a
world that is often cold and lonely, we need the love of
Christmas. In a world where there is so much tension,
strife, and turmoil (even within individuals), we need the
peace of Christmas. In a world where there are too many
sad faces and too much angst and anger, we need the joy
of Christmas.
Its not too late! Youve still got a couple weeks left.
So make sure you get a lot of Christmas this year. Youll
be glad you did. I always am.
~Roy

I LOVE THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF CHRISTMAS

I love nativity scenes, Christmas pageants, Walk Thru
Bethlehem, Christmas Scriptures (especially Isaiah,
Matthew, Luke, and John), Salvation Army Bell Ringers,
Angel Trees, Christmas concerts, hymns, carols, and
anthems, Christmas carolers, angels, shepherds, wise
men, oxen, cattle, sheep, star over Bethlehem, Christmas
food baskets, money anonymously given to help
someone in need this Christmas, and, most of all, the
Christmas Eve Worship Service.
MY FAVORITE PART OF CHRISTMAS
Recently, Ive found myself asking myself, Why is it
that I love Christmas so much? More specifically, Ive
asked, What is my favorite part of Christmas? As a
result, Im now challenging my two mens groups (and
now challenging you who read this) to think about
what is it you love most about Christmas. What is your
favorite Scripture of Christmas and why? What is your
favorite Christmas song, or carol, or anthem? (Mine is O
Holy Night.) What is your favorite activity or event
during the Christmas season? What is your favorite part
of Walk Thru Bethlehem? What is your favorite worship

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3601 Hillsboro Road
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email: wcc@woodmontcc.org
Kim Adair, Editor
Copyright 2012

Little Saints

by Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care

birth of a Savior, but we are also, whether young or old,
priest or baker, invited to draw closer to the manger's edge
of holiness. It promises to be a sacred meeting where the
gap between the human and the divine is bridged by Love.
Dear Woodmont,
We must never forget for whom and for what reason that
baby was sent to earth. God revealed Himself in the flesh
One of my favorite
to remind us of the compassion, mercy, healing, hope, and
Christmas treasures is my
love freely offered to all. But also by incarnating in the
Nativity scene of French
flesh and blood of our likeness, God revealed His hopes for
santons. Santons, translated as "little saints," are small,
humanity.
hand-painted terra-cotta figurines that come from the
Provence region of France. The santons of Provence took
Whether baker, wine-maker, wise man, shepherd, you
their inspiration from the first living Nativity scene created
or me, God fashioned each one of us with a hope that we
in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi. A typical Provence crche
would live out of our humanity as divinely as possible. God
includes 55 figures representing not only Mary, Joseph, the
reminded us that we too, like his Son, have the ability to
three Wise Men, the Christ child, and stable animals, but
mend creation and love extravagantly. A visit to the
also the traditional characters of the Provenal village
manger this Christmas is a holy reminder of God's love for
life. You can count on finding le boulanger (the baker), la
all of us, but it is also a call to action. God gave us a gift
fleuriste (the flower lady), the milk maid, the lavender
that first Christmas morning, a beautiful example in Jesus
seller, the wine maker, the fish wife, the priest, the artist,
of how we can live and love in this world. May we each
each come to see for themselves the new babe in the
choose to leave the Stable this year by a different road just
manger.
as those three Wise Men did over 2,000 years ago,
changed, inspired, empowered to be better versions of
Santons were created during the French Revolution
ourselves, to reveal through the patina of our humanity,
when all the doors of churches and chapels were forcibly
our spark of Divinity.
closed by the revolutionaries; inspiring family's to make
their own stable scenes in secret, defying the threat of the
Live in Hope,
guillotine. The French Nativity scene speaks so beautifully
Farrell
to the message of Christmas. Not only do we witness the

Away in a Manger...

by Andra Moran, Director of Music & the Arts for "The Bridge"

Away in a manger,
no crib for His bed.
The little Lord Jesus laid down His
sweet head

this most uncomfortable time in her pregnancy.

awkward!

How

And then the pains start. The baby is going to be born,

no turning back. What must Mary have been thinking? Her
first child, also the son of God, was being born in a barn.
Would God be angry? Certainly New-Mama Mary
It certainly wasnt convenient
couldnt have been too pleased with the circumstances.
timing for the baby to be born. The
Theres no indication of family or friends around to help
circumstances couldnt have been much worse. Its easy to with the birth. Joseph must have been up to his ears in
romanticize the story of Jesus birth with a docile Mary, an worry!
along-for-the-ride Joseph, and a radiant baby Jesus, but
imagine for a moment what they might have been feeling
The baby arrives: Perfect, peace. Joy. The pain and the
on a human level.
confounding circumstances fall away in light of this new
wonder for the world, and the angels are singing Glorias.
Mary and Joseph had traveled about 155 kilometers Literally.
from home on foot (unless you count the donkey). Mary
must have been hot and tired and feeling mighty irked to
Recently in our staff meeting, I expressed that I am
find no room in the inn. Joseph had to be stressed. Here having a bit of trouble feeling ready for Christmas this
he is with this woman, not yet his wife, and he cant even
(continued on page 4)
provide a room for her where she could rest comfortably at

(Away in a Manger continued from page 3)

year. I have been missing the warm-fuzzy feelings of

Christmas in the past couple of weeks. My best friend is
going through a terrible divorce, and I feel the pain of so
many in my group of friends who are struggling with their
health, relationships and finances. It doesnt feel fair or
easy to shrug off the sadness that surround people all
around me and call this the most wonderful time of the
year.
And yet, when I look at the story of the Holy Family
through a human lens, I see that Mary and Joseph werent
exactly in a position to call the days leading up to the first
Noel a wonderful Christmas time. Jesus the Christ
arrived in the midst of struggle, fear and plenty of worldly
worry. In fact, thats part of why he came: Jesus, our

Messiah, came to embody Gods love, and deliver peace to

our planet; to every single heart.
In our pain, in our fear, in our dark days, Jesus Christ is
with us, steadfast and true.
On December 19th, we are taking some time in the
evening to find peace in the middle of this busy season.
Whether your life is stressful or going just swimmingly, we
hope youll pause with us and take time to pray for the
renewing hope and joy that Christ brings to us. I think we
all hope to hear the Christmas angels telling their great,
glad tidings, but some days, there is nothing but the sounds
of our circumstances ringing in our ears. In these times, I
want my prayer to ring out: O Come to us, abide with us, Our
Lord, Emmanuel. Amen.
~Andra

Youth Happenings
Week of December 10, 2012
We trust each of you enjoyed your roles in Walk
Thru Bethlehem on Sunday. It is a blessed gift
we offer to our great Nashville community!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
High School Boys Basketball Game:
5:00 p.m. at Calvary UMC (next to WCC)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
9:30 a.m. CYF Worship in Sanctuary
Chi Rho Sunday school (Jocelyn & Max leading)
10:30 a.m. Youth Gathering in Room 235
11:00 a.m. CYF Sunday School
Chi Rho to Worship
Chi Rho & CYF Christmas Parties today
Check email reminders this week

Have a great week!

Thom & CJ

Adult

Education

Wednesday Night - December 12

6:30 p.m.
DivorceCare Surviving the Holidays Workshop
(Bay) - Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall
Sunday School - December 16
9:30 a.m.

Disciples Class (105)

"The Hopes & Fears of All the Years" - Led by Roy
Stauffer
Challenge Class (200)
"Letters of Peter" - Led by Bob Herrick
Young Adult Class (Boardroom)
Led by Rob Quinn
Spiritual Journeys Class for Women (Bay)
Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer
11:00 a.m.
Second Hour of the Spiritual Journeys Class (Bay)
(Open to Men Also) Led by Anne Alexander Stauffer
Reflections Class (200)
"Ye Beneath Life's Crushing Load" - Led by Roy
Stauffer
Points of View (105)
"The Question of God" - Led by Ralph Parsons and
Doug King

New Advent Series at The Bridge:

December 2-23

College & University Aged Young Adults (107)

Led by Allen McDonald
New Class During Christmas Break

Annual Trekkers Hike on Moran Road

This Sunday, December 16, the Trekkers will take their Christmas hike along Moran Road. It's an easy, paved hike on
one of the most picturesque roads in Middle Tennessee. They even decorate the stone fences and gates for Christmas.
As an extra treat, Fran is making soup and cornbread for us. Join us between noon and one for a holiday lunch at 3813
Whitland Avenue. At one we will leave for the hike. We should be back by 4:00.
So we know how much soup to make, please let us know if you plan to join us by calling at 615-297-9148 or e-mailing
Cyril at cyril.stewart@vanderbilt.edu.
Visitation Group
Note change of time for Visitation. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. in room 105 on Monday, December 17, for
hot wassail and treats. Please bring a dozen cookies. We will be packing small boxes of goodies for our shut-in
members for Christmas. Please join us to help deliver these tasty gifts. Call Liz Anne Allen at 373-4013, or
e-mail: ginnis2@comcast.net if you will be there.

WCC Book Club

The WCC Book Club will meet on Tuesday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. in Room 200.
(Notice the change of rooms.) We will not be discussing a book this time, but will
have our annual "Sweet and Swap." Bring a plate of "goodies" to share with others and
bring a wrapped new or used book that you would be willing to swap.
Looking forward to being with everyone!
Wilson

Special Service at Woodmont

Wednesday, December 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary

Hope for the Season

A service of music, carols, reflections, and hope

Looking for a Nice Christmas Idea?

Woodmont Many Gifts, One Voice Audio CD
Many Gifts, One Voice, is a compilation of 15 stylistically diverse music
performances, comprised of over 70 soloists, duets, groups and ensemble
contributions from the instrumentalists and singers at Woodmont Christian Church
(WCC) in Nashville, TN. It was recorded over a nine month period at six different
recording studios and venues in Nashville, TN.
This is a monumental effort that was conceived and implemented by Executive
Producer B. James Lowry over two years ago, with the assistance, guidance and
support from WCC Music Director and Associate Producer Michael Graham.
The CD costs $10* and is available for purchase at Spire Books. It will make a perfect gift for the holidays!
*The sole purpose of the creation, recording and distribution of this music CD, is to be used as an outreach utility asset,
with all sales proceeds going to benefit the numerous ongoing outreach ministries at WCC.

Walk Thru Bethlehem

Photos courtesy
of Alan Nelson.
To see more pictures,
click "Photo Gallery"
on the church website.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

InMemoryOf

JoeCashion
FrankHarris
AnnCashion
CharleneHarris

MarilynRandall
WilliamA.Clymer
NitaMangum
FrancesCline
PamZimmerman
MaryKeith

SandiWilsonBruce
Mike,Nancy,Lee,Barbara
CatherineWilson
&JoeZoretic

KayButterworth

John&SandraCarpenter

Greg&BethCashion

Mark&KaseyClymer

Sandy'sparents:
Mr.&Mrs.WhiteFrost
MaryClare&JeremiahPyron
GeorgeHetzel,Sr.
Frances&DougAndrews
TomMathias
BobButterworth
CharlieHowell,III
Vivian&FrankDrowota

Moulton&BonnieFarrar

Nick&JadeForlidas

DickiWhartonFarrar

RonaldDavion
LeahDavionBosarge

AnnWalkerGreenlee
AnnWoodard
BrooksBearden
FisherBearden
ThomasWoodard

Dr.EarlGinn

JudyGinn

GivenbyaFriend

Ourfathers:
Dr.NicholasGeorgeForlidas,III
CliffVanMeter
John&SallyeGalloway

Ourparents:
MaryLouise&ZacharyGalloway
Mildred&FloydMartin
Ouruncle:BobButterworth
Hallie&MarthaAnnGalyon LindaWebb"Happy"
MarthaReaney

Jonathan&AnneMarie
Farmer

Mark,Sarah,Caroline
TreyFlowers

&KateDrury
KathrynWelch
Carla"CJ"Schooler
ThomSchuyler
AndraMoran&StephenDanielKing

Frank&ClaireDrowota

Ray&SandyDickerson

DorothySipe

BobButterworth

Tomie&EdithBrown

DorrisBrent
JoDotson

Moffitte&MarshallBradley

LauraBethBrown

BettyBrent

Watt&GailCrockett

JackBradley

JimReavis
Mr.&Mrs.BosworthHenkel

MaryEleanorThomlinson

Frank&PatBell

JoeBragg
Dorothy&JoeOrr
Ann&TomZoretic
LonSlaughter

Children'sSundaySchoolLead

TeachersandChoirDirectors:
ClaireDrowota
JaneClayMeadors
LeAnnStokes
BeckyGriffith
SarahandCarolineDrury
JoyandGloriaJackson
KimSheridan
LaurieCooper
DeniseSesler
BettyWhite
PamHardin
JohnHartong
RondaHirst
SheilaMathias
ChristyCrider
AbbyMcLean
JamieHuling

WCCChildren's/Cherub
Ministry

InMemoryOf

InHonorOf

GivenBy

Jim&SusanBatson

RobertAkers
JimAlexander,Sr.

JeanAkers

Jim&AmyAlexander
LolaAlexander
andDon&AnneMitchell

InHonorOf

GivenBy

Fold

GarryLynn

Noel&HeatherGlasgow

PamelaGroom&family

Greg&SelenaGuilfoy

Scott&KathyGupton

BarbaraShank
Rob&MildredKrantz
CarolynTasker

CharlotteZacharski

Pamela'sMother:BettyJones

Noel'sbrother:GeneHauck

InMemoryOf

InHonorOf

MariKateHopper,
MargaretOliverHopper
Christopher,Harrison
&WilsJackson
DaraHowe

GivenBy

Parents:Jim&EdieHolmstrom
BillHeyne,Sr. Randy&AnnLuther
Robert&CharleneSolliday
Ernie&ErnaMueller
Children:Billy&Christian
Harry&GraceSolliday
HarryLong

Steve,Becky,Lane&ColeHobby
Greg,Yvonne,Caitlyn&Alexa
Jim&JaneMain
Hobby

AnthonyFurnari
DonHolley

Fred&NancyTurner
LarryHollomon
Tony&WandaGast
DotHollomon

OurTroops

TeriDiamond

Bill&RobinHeyne

John&MarthaHobby

Jay&MeredithHollomon

Nick&KristenHolscher

Hale&NancyHooper

MariKateHopper

Mr.&Mrs.HaleHooper,Sr.
Mr.&Mrs.EverettCole
Steven&LisaMcGinty

ElaineMarkland
MikeHolscher AlbertaMartin
Roy&GraceBrame
TherezaMcCoy
AdolfHolscher
Rose&GeraldKrajewski
HelenStewart
EdHopkenMike&TerriMcConnell
James&BeulahBradley

Dave&PatMalone

ClayStuaffer
GeorgeHetzel,Sr.
RoyStauffer
Mr.&Mrs.WilburSensing
Dr.&Mrs.FrankDrowota
Malcolm&VirginiaLewis
DennisMcDowell

TheHetzelFamily

Scott&LizHolley

SallyMier

Grandmother:MinervaCavazos
HernandezDr.&Mrs.PeterJ.Kyne
Grandparents:
Vernon&MillieMartin
Paul&JeanLemke
GeraldineRaymond
Jay&CristinLewis

Jim&LaurieHester

Edward&SusanHernandez

JohnHenderson

Paul,Pam,Amber&
JessicaHardin

Joe&LouiseBunn

MarthaLewis
BillBradshaw

FrankS.McCoy,Jr.
Sister:RitaCoco
MargaritaM.Carioba

AvaFontaineMcGinty

Ourlovingparents

Jack&SaraHarwell
SueDrury
Freeman&GraceMcConnell
Alfredo&ViolaMartins

HenryE.Martin

Clara&MichaelMeehan

DaveAlbrittonandAllU.S.Military
EdnaErle&JulianMalone
KayButterworth
BobButterworth

CaroleBakerKoonce
GrayPatterson
LeeAnnHawkins
MaryHackett
KathrynHasty
Dr.BillJohnston
MaryKeith
KelleyKelly

Ann'sParents:Rhuel&Dorothy Elbert&BellLuther
AnnPatterson
OllieraeGreenwood
Paul&PamHardin
StephenMinistryTeam
DisciplesSundaySchoolClass

OurChildren:
JimMcPherson
Hollie&MichaelBrooks
WillMcPherson
andParks&SaraMacWallace
Jerry&LucilleLewis

Mr.CharlesA.Howell,III
Mr.CharalesW.Hawkins

NinaWalker
RebeccaSadlier

GeorgeKeith,Jr.
AnneKeith

JohnT.Johnson,Sr.

SarahJohnson
CornelldenHertog

BarbaraFridrich

CharlesA.Howell,III
JoeBragg

RobertG.Krebs
CharlesA.Howell,III

AlexHowe
DavidHowe
Bob&OliveGreenwood

JohnH.Hopper,Sr.
MarianWilsonYoung

InMemoryOf

Children&Grandchildren

PeggyJohnson
Billy&BettyJohnson
Bob&SandyBoerner
DorothyHardin
George&PollyKeith
MaryKeith
SydneyVirginiaHenderson
JohnPaul&VirginiaSimpson
AnsleyElizabethHenderson
Henderson
NeilKunkel&PaulaWalker EvelynKunkel

BarbieHowell

SusanHammondsWhite
ChristyWhiteBerryessa&Steven
Virginia&GlennHammonds
&WalterWhite
Berryessa
MarthaOverholserHammonds
JulieHowell
CaroleKoonce
TheChallengeClass
VirginiaHammondsScott
WoodrowW.Wasson
Roy&VeraHammonds
BettyJohnson

Matt,Lauren&DominicWhite MaryLindsayWhiteMcBurnett
Walter&DorothyWhite
Milton&DeniseJohnson

MarieWasson

InHonorOf

GivenBy

Fold

GivenBy

InHonorOf

InMemoryOf

Don&AnneMitchell

GivenBy

Grant&SuzanneSmothers

Janet,Bob&PatNichols
JeanStauffer
GayleAlexander
JaniceParker&family

InHonorOf

ToddMitchell
Evelyn&BufordMitchell

TomMathias
JaredBynum
Rev.GatesBowman

InMemoryOf

AubreyJ.Parker,Sr.

Mr.&Mrs.ThomasShort
TheRev.WilliamPatten

TheWoodmontStaff

Allen&JaniceMurphey

Allen'sMom:JaneMurphey
Jane'sMom:LouiseJones
Clay'sMother:MelanieProvince
Roy&AnneStauffer
AlleenGarriott
Stauffer
Corrie,DaveandParkerMcMahan
Grandparents:
JohnandJordanStauffer
IanNavarro&Kady
ManuelNavarro
JeanStauffer
Robert&JeannePartridge
Truesdale
OkieLindahl
Milton&JanicePartridge
AnnaChapman

IkeW.Pitman
DonaldChapman Chase&RachelNeal
MaryClare&JeremiahPyron
BerniceS.Pitman
LulahQuinn
IreneT.Neal
TomMathias

BradNichols

Megan,Montgomery,andClayton

TomSmothersBlake&AbbyMcLean
Lillian&HenryMassey
SadieSmothers
Nell&BergieErvin

ClayStauffer
Clay&MeganStauffer

Roy&AnneStauffer

Tom&KathyPatten
StephenMinistryTeam
MattieTodd,Fran'smother
Jesse&SarahStewart
DavidandSarahStewart
JohnDavidTodd
Tom,Kathy,John&
Mrs.LynnPatten

BettyT.Parolini

OurChildren

OurGrandchildren

Cyril&FranStewart

KathyParolini

Mike&BarbaraStewart

GaryL.Swinger

Cyril,David&SarahStewart FranStewart

JuliaTanner

DanielPatten

Hal&FayeTevebaugh

PatriciaTaylor

Keith&HopeWalker

Gary&PeggyWalker

Abigail&HannahWalker

MaryEleanorTomlinson

John&ValGreear

Jim&EleanorWeldon

Abigail&HannahWalker
OurGrandparents
OurParents:
Mike&BarbaraStewartand
Raymond&SueWalker

MarthaGrahamReaney

MimIngman

GB&CoachStewart
Mimi&PopsWalker

Mr.&Mrs.JimBatson
Molly,Katie&BetsyQuinn

Al&PamRichardson

JimWard"Munce"
MaryPyron
JannisCutshall
SylviaFron

Raymond&JanetShelton
Bert&JulieQuinn

Dr.&Mrs.EugeneRegen,Sr.
Mr.&Mrs.EdwinMayhew

DonRollinsFamily

MiltonHaightSitton
JoanTillman

DeloresDaniel
ClarkB.Rollins,Jr.
WilliamN.Rollins

MittRomney

KarolePinson
WinstonB.Sitton

Robbie,Leigh,Tyler,Andrew
&GraceSinks

Dr.GeorgeN.Mayhew

Grace,Curt&HannahJohnson
Grace&JerryPoston
Geri&MerleShort
Tommie&AlbertRichardson
MinistersofWCC
MelanieStauffer
Elders,Deacons&BoardMembers
ofWCC

ThePerryFamily
Bill&BettyJohnson
DotPerry
ClayPerry
Mother:MaryOlaSwinger
WoodmontChristianChurch
Father:Dr.EugeneS.Tanner Randy&PegPickens
YoungAdultsofWoodmont
Mother:Mrs.AdaTannerJaquet
Christian
Brother:JohnE.Tanner
KatiePickens

InaGoldman
Maurice&JeffPinson

KarolePinson
DebbyTevebaugh
WilmaTevebaugh Jeremiah&MaryClarePyron
BillSnodgrass

John&RosemaryWeldon

Gene&ElizabethRegen
Mr.&Mrs.PaulBoone
Mr.&Mrs.ArlesWalker

BettyWhite

Richmond,Christi,Brooks
LindaWebb
WesleyWilliams,Jr.
&TessaWilliams
KathrynWelch
CathyWilliams
MaryGlynnWilliamson

SaraTucker

SamTucker
LulahQuinn

.whoever wishes to be first among you must be

slave of all. For the Son of Man came not to be
served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for
many. -- Mark 10:43b-45

The Nominating Committee, which is elected for a one year term, has the responsibility of selecting church members to be
considered and elected by the congregation for leadership positions. This year we will elect: a Treasurer of Congregation, three Board
Members-at-Large, five Elders and twenty-five Deacons.
The members of the 2012 Nominating Committee are:
Trudy Carpenter - mtwc@comcast.net - #269-8946
Nicole Clayton - nicole.clayton@comcast.net - #352-7853
Marcus Crider - marcus.crider@wallerlaw.com - #292-5868
Claire Drowota - clairedrowota@gmail.com - #297-2814
Jeremiah Pyron - jeremiahpyron@gmail.com - #484-7603
Jane Clay Meadors - janemeadors@gmail.com - #665-2507
Robert Ramsey, Chair - rramsey@rwbaird.com - #383-5728
Mart Sesler - mart@svmic.com - #480-9085
Richmond Williams - richmondw@yahoo.com - #331-1061

The Committee encourages input from any congregational member for suggestions for these important offices. Please submit
name(s) and reason(s) for suggestion to any member of the Nominating Committee. Please consider members you know who may fit
these responsibilities and then contact any Committee member with your recommendations. The committee will begin meeting soon.
Please make suggestions by January 31, 2013.
The terms of the new Treasurer, Board Members at Large, Elders and Deacons will begin on July 1, 2013.
Following are the highlights of responsibilities for Elder and Deacon:
Elder Responsibilities (3 Year Term)

Serve at the Communion Table once each month. If unable to serve during assigned time, find a replacement
and notify the church of office, as soon as possible of replacement.

Serve Communion to those who are hospitalized, as assigned.

Visit individuals on our Special Cares list at Christmas and other times as needed.

Attend Elders meetings on a regular basis. (Currently those meetings are held periodically on Sunday evenings)

Pray for those listed on the Concerns list (as printed in the Spire and Sunday bulletin each week) and for the
congregation as a whole.

Prayerfully consider issues or items brought before the Elders.

May be asked to serve as a member of the Official Board. (Only two Elders will serve on the Board as Elder
representatives.)
Deacon Responsibilities (3 Year Term)
Sign up to serve Communion in worship twice a month. Find a replacement if you are unable to serve during
your assigned time.

Prepare Communion once a quarter for all worship services.

Attend meetings and training sessions called by the Chair of the Deacons.

Operate video camera periodically

Maybe asked to serve at other special events or services

More information on responsibilities and terms for all offices can be found
at www.woodmontchristian.org (About Us-By-Laws)

Apply online for the Woodmont Christian Preschool 2013/2014 School Year!
(Lottery Deadline is January, 31, 2013)
WCPS is a part-time preschool, serving children 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.,
following a typical 9-month school calendar. Children must be 6 months old
by August 15, 2013 to be eligible to enroll.
Application must be submitted before January 31, 2013 for
WCC church-member priority.
Find the application on the WCPS website
("Admissions" tab "2013/2014 Application" on the drop down menu).
Visit the WCPS website for additional enrollment information, the Parent Handbook
and 2013/14 school year calendar. Please call 615-297-9962 to sign up for a tour!

Younger Men's
Bible Study on
The Nashville
Food Project
Truck Run

Sunday School Lessons

and Volunteers

THIS WEEK AT WCC:

Saturday, December 15, 2012
7:00 p.m. - Christmas Concert
Hosted by The Bridge in Drowota Hall
Sunday, December 16, 2012
9:30 a.m. - Children's Moment
Children's Choir Sings in Sanctuary
9:45 a.m. - Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Children's Church
5:45 p.m. - The Bridge Service

Happy Birthday To:

December 16, 2012

Stars (2 Yrs)
Advent
Jane Clay Meadors
LeAnn Stokes
Pandas (3 Yrs)
Advent
Becky Griffith
Liz or Chris Smith
Frogs (4 Yrs)
Advent IV: Magi
Show the Way
Kim Sheridan
Joy and Gloria Jackson

12/11 George Farmer

12/14 Abigail Walker
12/15 Sam Masters
12/15 Calvin Hollis

Monkeys (5 Yrs/K)
Advent IV: Magi
Show the Way
Laurie Cooper
Mari-Kate Hopper
Christ Quest
Children's Choir Sings
Children's Church
Kaitlyn Asher
Christy Brown
Donuts
Still Needed

FABULOUSLY FREE SATURDAY

Join us for a FREE afternoon of childcare
SATURDAY, December 22, from 3:00-8:00 p.m.
This is Woodmont's Christmas present to YOU as hard
working parents. Drop your kids off at the church and
enjoy some time for last-minute Christmas shopping
AND a date night out on the town! Children will have a
fun night with Christmas games, crafts, and activities,
plus a pizza dinner! Reservations are due online no
later than Thursday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m.
RSVP online now at http://www.WoodmontKids.com
(to ensure safe/legal childcare ratios, no late or "at the
door" registrations will be accepted)

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Farewell to Ministerial Intern,

Kathryn Welch.
We wish you the best!

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Opportunities at Woodmont
Wednesday, December 12
6:15 a.m.
Men's Small Group (107)
7:00 a.m.
Men's Bible Study (105)
Younger Men's Bible Study (BR)
6:30 p.m.
Divorce Care Surviving the
Holidays Workshop (The Bay)
Thursday, December 13
9:00 a.m.
Library Workday
10:00 a.m.
Sit & Stitch Group (GH)
7:00 p.m.
Restore on Thursday Classes
(Chi Rho, Jubilation)
Saturday, December 15
7:00 p.m.
Woodmont's 2nd Annual
Christmas Concert
Hosted by The Bridge (DH)
Sunday, December 16
Third Sunday of Advent
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship
4:00 p.m.
Elder Board Meeting (BR)
4:45 p.m.
Woodmont Knitters (GH)
5:45 p.m.
The Bridge Service (DH)
6:30 p.m.
After The Bridge Soup Dinner (DH)
Monday, December 17
10:00 a.m.
Visitation Group (105)
Note Time Change
4:00 p.m.
Small Group for Men (BR)
Tuesday, December 18
9:00 a.m.
Women's Prayer Group (CS)
9:45 a.m.
Women's Bible Study (100)
10:30 a.m.
WCC Book Club (200)
Note Room Change
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice (234)

Elders Prayer Corner

The Elders Request that the congregation join them in prayer for:
Advent - Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
We give thanks to all those members who worked tirelessly building
Bethlehem and those working in the shops.
All our visitors who joined us for Walk Thru Bethlehem.
For those people in Nashville, in the United States, and in the world who suffer from hunger, shelter, and lack the essentials for life.
For those people who struggle during the holiday. May this holiday bring
comfort and hope.
For our shut-in members who cannot join us in church.

PRAYERS FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY

IN THE HOSPITAL:
Brian King, close friend of the Stauffer
Family, Vanderbilt
John Thomas Rogers, friend of Steve
& Deb LaForge, Vanderbilt,
Burn ICU
Beth & Daniel Ellis, niece and
nephew-in-law of Betty Brent
(Daniel: UT Medical Center,
Knoxville, TN)
NEW CONCERN:
Monte Good
Janet Howell
CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Emily Duncan, MD Anderson-Houston
(out-patient)
Joe Bandy
Joyce White
Mike Fuller
Bob Bruce
Peggy Johnson
Amy Alexander
Red Warnock
Jeannette Miller
Penny Stelling
www.caringbridge.org/visit/pennystelling

Carole Baker Koonce, Houston, TX

www.caringbridge.org/visit/carolekoonce

June Stewart, mother of Margie Quin,

Gary Jones, father of Pam Groom,
Louisville, KY

(Continuing Concerns continued)

Jane Drury, sister of Mark Drury

Martha Riddle Schwartz,
Alive Hospice
SYMPATHY TO:
Jamie Huling and family on the death
of his mother, Linda Huling, on
Monday, December 10. A memorial
service will be held later this week in
Peru, IL.
Jeff & Tammy King and family on the
death of Tammy's father, Thomas
Jefferson "TJ" Rogers, on Tuesday,
December 4. Funeral services were
held last week in East Tennessee.
MILITARY PRAYER LIST:
Graham Heilig, brother of
Kirsten Lowe
Cody Bender, husband of Ashley
Wilson Bender; son-in-law of
Steve & Judy Wilson
Clay Perry, son of Tim & Diane Perry
Dan King & wife, Ashley King,
brother and sister-in-law of
Stephen Daniel King
THOSE SERVING ABROAD:
Katie Pickens, Global Ministries
Missionary in Haiti
Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in
Armenia

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
Date
Sunday School
Total Atd.
November 18
263
732
November 25
259
713
December 2
291
792
December 9
WTB
964

GIFTS
Operating
$ 36,016
$ 61,409
$ 48,946
$ 52,644

December 16, 2012

Communion Prep:
Service Coordinator:
Video Camera:

WORSHIP SERVICES: December 16, 2012

Third Sunday of Advent
9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

DEACON SCHEDULE

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Preaching

Sermon: "Christmas Joy"
Scripture: John 1:1-14

9:30 a.m.
Grant Smothers
Martha Galyon
5:45 p.m. - The Bridge
"Unwrap the Gift" Advent Series LA Galyon
Rev. Trey Flowers, Preaching Kent McMillin
Sermon: "Good News of Great Joy" Billy Crawford
Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Milly Moore
Katherine Hartle
Weekly Prayer Partner
David Reynolds
Savings Station Christian Church, Memphis, TN

Nora Rich
9:30 - Jay Hollomon
11:00 - Rich Sanderson
9:30 - Nicole Clayton
11:00 - Nora Rich

11:00 a.m.
Dennis Beck
Cynthia Beck
Jeremiah Pyron
Bob Garrard
Teri Diamond
Brittany Pride
Deb LaForge
Steve LaForge

5:45 p.m.
Rich Sanderson
David Stewart
Adam Sloan
Mary Kiger
Merillat Flowers
Stephanie
Weeden-Wright

ELDERS
SERVING
SUNDAY
December 16, 2012

9:30 a.m.
David Conrad
and
Kathy Patten
11:00 a.m.
Anne Mitchell
and
Bill Heyne
5:45 p.m.
Bryan Sargent

WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior Minister
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Dr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Church Life
Rev. Justin Gung, Minister of Families & Young Adults
Rev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Children & "The Bridge"
Thom Schuyler, Youth Director
Carla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth
Tallu Quinn, TNFP Director & Outreach Min.
Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry
Sarah Huffman, Accompanist
Stasia Spivy, Receptionist
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King,
Directors of Music & the Arts for "The Bridge"

Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse

Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator
Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping
Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping

Ginny Tharp, Director of Preschool

Kim Adair, Administrative Assistant
Steven Austin, Housekeeping
Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supv.