May 12, 2014 Volume 42, Issue 18

See the LAST FOUR PAGES for a Listing of Woodmonts 2014 Leadership Nominees
Mission Statement: Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
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In This Issue
From Your Ministers 2-3
Woodmont Youth 4
WCC Kids & Outreach Impact 5
Photos - Youth Sunday 6
Photos - In & Around WCC 7
Wed. Nights, Sunday School,
Summer Reading Staff Picks 8
Announcements & Events 9-10
Bulletin Board 11

Areas of Focus, 2014
Small Groups
Stewardship
Strategic Planning
A Beacon and A Bridge
The Spire
Mothers Day, 2014
Welcome New Member
Sarah Wilhite
Youth Sunday
Upholding Our Church 12
2014 Leadership Nominees 13-16
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The strategic planning committee,
under the leadership of Cyril Stewart, has
just completed nine months of hard work.
The group has sought ongoing input from
the congregation through surveys and
dialogue and provided an update of their
progress at the congregational breakfast
back in February. In the coming weeks,
there will be an audio/video presentation
available that will summarize what has
been discussed and the recommendations they are making.
This will be available very soon and will be sent out electronically.
I want to use this article to summarize some of the highlights.
YOUTH WING RENOVATION
is essentially complete
and looks great. There are
still some nishing touches
being done but the youth are
already using that space and
are very excited about it. I
encourage you to walk down
and see it if you havent
already. A big thanks to Trey
Flowers, Jamie Huling, Nick Small, Ralph Parsons, and to all the
youth and youth parents who have worked hard on this. This
turned out to be a larger project than we originally anticipated
but will serve our youth ministry well in the years to come.
PRESCHOOL RENOVATION is now in the design phase. Justin
and Kirsten Lowe of Centric Architecture are preschool parents
and have been involved with this from the beginning. I am
pleased to announce that we have raised over $500,000 for
this project through a combination of private donors, fundraising
events, and individual donations. The actual construction will
not begin this summer because we have to get the drawings
nalized. This renovation will greatly enhance our preschools
entrance and ofces, and will be timely as we welcome Martha
Duff as our new director this summer. Brick Pavers are available
for $100 to line the walkway of the new entrance. These can be
engraved with the name or names of children who have attended
or are attending the preschool. You can contact Sheila Mathias
in the preschool ofce or go to www.wcps.donationbricks.com
to order one. We are very excited about this renovation.
SOUTH HALL It has become apparent that South Hall is very
crowded. South Hall houses the Nashville Food Project which
has grown considerably, AA on Tuesday and Thursday nights,
Room In the Inn, mission teams, and various other groups and
gatherings from time to time. The WCC Board is considering a
few proposals that would provide a modest addition to South
Hall to alleviate the space crunch. South Hall certainly serves its
purpose as being an outreach hub for our church and we are
proud of all the ministries that happen there on a regular basis.
We want to make sure that each ministry has the space it needs
to operate.
9:30 SERVICE is our largest service on a regular basis and gets
very crowded. Reasons for this include the growing childrens
Sunday School, the relaxed feel, family environment, and the
time of the service. We are forming a group to look at what it
might look like to add an additional service in Drowota Hall on
Sunday morning to provide another worship option. If you are
passionate about being a part of this discussion, please let me
know.
LACK OF PARKING Directly related to the overcrowding at 9:30
is a shortage of parking especially between 10:30 and 11:00
a.m.. We are well aware of this. We also know that if we were to
add a third service on Sunday morning, parking would continue
to be a challenge. Cyril has a group of people looking at various
options which include a weekly shuttle to the Boy Scouts lot,
paving to the north side of the parsonage (by Woodmont Blvd.),
and some other options as well. Its a great problem to have but
there are no quick solutions. Please be patient and know that
we are working diligently on it.
BIG PICTURE The Strategic Planning Committee has also
talked about the big picture as well. There is a desire to keep
South Hall but to consider the future possibility of an addition
on the south end of our building which could house a multi-use
worship space that could also be used for lectures and large
classes as well as some multi use classroom space underneath.
This could potentially be done in the porte cachere area. These
discussions have only been preliminary and will continue to
unfold. Drowota Hall is a very busy space, serving as a worship
space for the Bridge, a gym, a dining hall, etc. There is a lot of
set up and tear down and much demand on the space. There
will be more conversation on this in the future. We believe it
is important that we continue to look down the road and think
about the big picture.
Hopefully this helps give you an idea of what the Strategic
Planning Committee has been talking about and working on this
year. Many of the challenges that we have are good challenges.
Woodmont is a busy place, serving many families and multiple
needs on a daily basis. Again, thank you to those who have made
a commitment to support the operating budget of our church for
another year. Your generosity makes the ministry happen. Let
us all continue to work together to grow as disciples in Seeking
God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others.
Blessings,
Clay
Strategic Planning Update by Clay Stauffer
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Since my transition into youth ministry
last summer, I have often been asked
what I like about working with middle
and high school students. The greatest
blessing has surely been to see these
students grow in the ways of Christ
and learn to talk about their faith
in a meaningful way. Whether at a
6:30am Bible study or during a casual conversation in the
church hallways, I am continually blown away by just how
profound so many of them have become. These young
women and men help me see the love of Christ in a new
light and understand the Bible in ways I had never even
thought of before.
On Youth Sunday we were blessed to have the
middle and high school students pour their heart, soul,
strength, and mind into worship. While Carla or I would
love to claim any credit, the truth is the service was 100%
planned and led by the youth of our church. The students
selected our theme (Faces of Faith), wrote the sermons,
rehearsed the songs, and explored what the very purpose
of worship is. For this one Sunday, they were so clearly the
Faces of Faith in our church the future leaders of our
congregation and denomination.
What I love about youth ministry, though, is that
each and every week I get to see that they are not only
the future leaders of our church, they are also the current
leaders. They serve on the CREW Board and sit on the
Youth Leadership Cabinet; they plan worship for Youth
Sunday and worship faithfully each week of the year;
they participate in service projects and lend their voice to
planning regional events; they have tender conversations
about tough issues and still learn that we can worship
together. In short, the youth of our church live out our
guiding verse for this year, I Timothy 4:12 Dont let
anyone look down on you because you are young, but set
an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love,
in faith and in purity. I am grateful for the example they set,
for they are truly the faces of our faith!
In Christ,
Trey
Faces of Faith by Trey Flowers
Small groups are an important
part of the church. They help provide
a smaller more intimate community,
which allows one to become more
deeply connected to the church as a
whole. I have been reading Creating
Community, by Andy Stanley and Bill
Willits; they make an obvious but
profound statement saying, people are
cared for best by people who know them best, those with
whom they are walking through life. This line stood out to
me, because this is a large piece of what it means to be part
of a church community and a small group. They go on to
say, care is a by-product of authentic community because
you naturally care for people you know well. You want to
care for those people you know deeply. Caring becomes
easy and takes little effort, because it is something you do
not feel like you need to do, but instead you want to do it.
As summer begins I want to encourage everyone to
grow deeply in your relationships with one another. If you
are already part of a small group think of ways to help
strengthen those relationships, and if you are not part of a
small group think about joining one. If you are looking for
a way to get connected at Woodmont I, would love to help
you nd small group.
Blessings,
Mary Clare Pyron
(MaryClarePyron@gmail.com)
New Small Group!
Are you a mom who works outside the home looking
for a low-key small group to join with other moms?
Join us for our frst small group gathering
Tuesday May 27th at 6:15 p.m.
Chuys Midtown Nashville - 1901 Broadway.
Childcare is available at WCC from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
RSVP by May 22
nd
(or questions) to Hope Walker:
hopeswalker@gmail.com
Maybe well pick a name for our small group while at Chuys!
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Current 12
th
graders are
invited to join us for a
MYSTERY TRIP
to honor and celebrate our
graduating seniors!
Where will we go?
What will we do?
Save July 21-25 for one last trip
together before going of to college.
You do NOT need a passport
Total cost is $450 and scholarships
are rapidly available. Wed love for
all seniors to join us, please dont
hesitate to ask about an alternate
fnancial plan or scholarship.
Woodmont Youth Group Schedule
Tuesday May 13
6:30am CYF Guys Bible Study at Bread & Co.
Wednesday, May 14
6:00pm Youth Group Worship Night @ Caroling &
Robs House
Sunday, May 18
9:30 & 11:00 am Youth Sunday Worship Services
10:30 am JYF
11:00 am Sunday School - The Gospel According
to.... Harry Potter - (1 Samuel 28:3-14)
5:15 pm The Bridge Worship Service -
Title: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Emmaus...
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Description: On the Road to Emmaus, the disciples were
so wrapped up in their own sadness that they didnt even
notice they were standing in the presence of Christ. We are
called to open our eyes and see that we are in the midst
of Gods love and goodness. Just as the disciples had their
own eyes opened while taking communion, it is our love
and fellowship shared in the community that truly opens
our eyes to that love and goodness.
WCC YOUTH GROUP BOOK DRIVE!
Please join the youth group in supporting MNPS summer school
students as we collect books for their summer enrichment pro-
gram. We are looking to collect high quality books for elementa-
ry, middle, and high school students. If you would like to partici-
pate, please drop off your books in the box at the new Youth Wing
archway. All books will be used for summer reading tutoring for
kids who need it the most!
JOURNEY TO FREEDOM
WCC CYF Youth
Summer Small Group
What is Journey to Freedom?
Its a small group of 5-10 CYFers that
meets once a week during the summer
and is a place for open discussion.
Is this group for me?
Well, let us ask you this: are you in
9th-12th grade, and could you beneft
from change in your life? Ten, yes,
this group is for you!
Who leads this group?
Its led by 2 trained facilitators who are
there to make sure everyone can share
without being judged or corrected.
Details: Runs from Wednesday, June
11th-August 6th from 6:00-8:00PM
in the Youth Wing. *No meeting June
25th*
Total Cost: $96
For more information visit
www.woodmontyouth.com
Youth Sunday Planning Session
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Sunday School, May 18th
9:30 a.m.
ChristQuest - Ronda Hirst
Stars (2 Yrs) - Claire Drowota, Jane Clay Meadors
Pandas (3 Yrs) - Christi Williams, Need Helper
Frogs (4 Yrs) - Kim Sheridan, Joy or Gloria Jackson
Monkeys (5 Yrs/K) - Karen Conrad, Need Helper
11:00 a.m.
Childrens Church - Sarah Drury
4th/5th Grade Class - Topher Endress

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Dates/Times: June 24-29 2014 / 9am to noon
Ages: 3 years old as of June 24, 2014
through completed 4th grade
Child Registration: Click HERE to register your child.
Volunteering: Click HERE to volunteer.
Registration open until June 1st.
VBS at Woodmont will take children to a global celebration
with the look and feel of a worlds fair. Children will make
friends with neighbors around the world and discover that
Gods love can be found everywhere, including their own
neighborhoods. Children will be introduced to special places
from all over the world and discover that we are all neigh-
bors and all children of God.
Everywhere Fun Fair features exciting attractions such as
interactive Bible storytelling, global games, rockin music,
super science, cool crafts, and more!. During VBS kids
will learn what it means to be a good neighbor with the
following daily themes:
Neighbors are friendly
Neighbors are giving
Neighbors are bold
Neighbors are forgiving
Neighbors are welcoming
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Bethany Hills Camp
Clean up eforts afer tornadoes in Tennessee
Daystar Counseling Ministries
Disciples Divinity House at Vanderbilt
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Habitat for Humanity
Hope Clinic for Women
Leaving the Cocoon
Martha OBryan Center
Nashville Food Project
Nashville Rescue Mission
Our Kids, Inc.
Pastoral Counseling Centers of TN
Room in the Inns Campus for Human Development
Safe Haven Family Shelter
Salvation Army Emergency Services
Siloam Family Health Center
Te Morgan Scott Project
Water Christian Church
Ministers Discretionary Fund
Organizations Weve Supported Tis Year:
Trough our generosity and giving,
we do amazing outreach work.
Growing Disciples of Christ by
Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Woodmont Christian Church
Stewardship Thought
Christ has no body now
on earth but yours; no
hands but yours, no feet
but yours. Yours are
the eyes through which
He is to go about doing
good; yours are the
hands with which He is
to bless people now.
- St. Ingatius of Loyola
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Gif from the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh
*Te Meaning of Jesus, Marcus Borg and N.T. Wright
Bread of Angels, Barbara Brown Taylor
One Tousand Gifs, Ann Voskamp
Take Tis Bread, Sara Miles
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9:30 a.m. Classes
Disciples Class Led by Roy Staufer Rm. 105
Challenge Class Led by Bob Herrick Rm. 200
Young Adult Class Led by Rob Quinn BR
Spiritual Journeys Class for Women
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Refections Rm. 200
Points of View Discussion Group Rm. 105
College & University-Aged Young Adults
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Pathways Class for Parents BR

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Wednesday Night Summer Series - Nine Weeks Beginning June 4th!
Join us Wednesday nights beginning June 4th for our Summer Series including
Sing-A-Long with David Regen at 5:30 pm (105) followed by Potluck Supper at 6:15 pm (DH)
and Bible Study* led by Roy Staufer** at 6:45 pm (105).
Schedule Overview and Locations:
5:30 pm Sing-A-Long with David Regen (Room 105).
6:15 pm Potluck Supper in Drowota Hall - Please bring one dish: salad, meat, vegetable or dessert.
6:45 pm Bible Study on The Five Blocks of Jesus Teaching in Matthews Gospel (Room 105).
The Five Blocks of Jesus Teaching in Matthews Gospel - Bible Study, Week by Week:
June 4 Intro to Matthews Gospel
June 11 1st Block of Teaching, chapter 5 Sermon on the Mount
June 18 1st Block of Teaching, chapter 6 Sermon on the Mount
June 25 ** 1st Block of Teaching, chapter 7 Sermon on the Mount
Thom Schuyler guest teacher!
July 2* Special program at 6:45 in Room 105 - Cowboy Jim Batson and his Invisible
Band Getting us in the Spirit for the 4th of July!
July 9 2nd Block of Teaching, chapter 9-10 Work and Behavior of Disciples
July 16 3rd Block of Teaching, chapter 13 Parables of the Kingdom
July 23 4th Block of Teaching, chapter 18-19:9 Greatness and Forgiveness
Staf Summer Reading List - titles with an asterisk will be available in the Spire bookstore.
Roy Staufer:
*John Shelby Spong, Re-Claiming the Bible for a
Non-Religious World.
*Marcus Borg, Evolution of the Word Putting Away
Childish Tings A Tale of Modern Faith.
*Bart D. Ehrman, Misquoting Jesus George Friedman,
Te Next 100 Years.
*Carol Kelly-Gangied, Te Essential Wisdom of the
Saints.
Tallu Quinn:
Toxic Charity by Robert Lupton
* Tattoos on the Heart by Father Greg Boyle
Art of the Commonplace by Wendell Berry
Te New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of
Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
* What Does God Look Like by Lawrence and Karen
Kushner (childrens book)
Clay Staufer:
*Te Truth About God by Stanley Hauerwas and
Will Willimon
Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton
American Gospel by Jon Meacham
Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoefer by
Charles Marsh
Leadership Without Easy Answers by Ronald Heifetz
Te New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of
Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
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A CULINARY EVENT TO BENEFIT THE NASHVILLE FOOD PROJECT!
JUNE 17TH AT THE NASHVILLE FARMERS MARKET
THIS IS AN EVENING OF GREAT FOOD AND FINE WINE THAT
BENEFITS OUR WORK AND IS ALWAYS A REALLY FUN NIGHT!
VISIT WWW.NOURISHNASHVILLE.COM FOR TICKETS
Woodmont Golf Tournament,
Saturday June 21st Shotgun
Start at 8:00 am
Forrest Crossings Golf Course
Franklin, TN

Woodmonts Annual Golf Tournament
Benefts the National Stroke Association.
Join us in supporting research & treatment
programs that help prevent & diagnose stroke -
and save lives. Stroke is a leading cause of death
in the United States, killing nearly 130,000 people
each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-
term adult disability.
Register as a single player or in a team of four.
ANYONE CAN PLAY!
To register, see the registration table in-be-
tween Worship Services Sunday Mornings in
the Gathering Hall or contact the church ofce
at 297-8563.
(Greet, Eat, Meet and Socialize)
GEMS (G)reet, (E)at, (M)eet, and (S)ocialize
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Noon in Room 105 - Catered Meal - $8.00
Program : Our guest speaker will be Kathleen Williams, President and Executive
Director of the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation, who will share
what is happening in Tennessee, as well in our local area. Kathleen was named
Conservationist of the Year by the Tennessee Wilderness Society.
Reservations: Please make your reservations by Friday, May 23rd, by calling
Rebecca Vaughan at 297-8563, or by emailing her at rvaughan@woodmontcc.org
(* Special Note : This month, our GEMS who make a reservation to eat will receive a
special surprise ! )
Menu: Gazpacho Soup - Fruity Chicken Salad on Croissants - Cranberry Jello
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Visitors are welcome, so please bring a friend or two.
*( Dont forget : A Door Prize will be given away. Must be present to win ! )

GEMS

New Member Assimilation Meeting
in Room 107 at 4:00 pm.
Assimilation -
To include into the larger whole;
to involve; to make one.
Basic Living Supplies Needed for
Siloam Family Health Center & Those in Need!
Siloam Family Health Centers mission is: sharing the love of Christ by serving
those in need through health care.
Please contribute to improving the health and well being of families in need
of basic living supplies.
Cant get to the store? Consider a cash donation and well do the shopping for you!
Sign Up to donate HERE
Church Women United May Friendship Day
What an awesome day! Elizabeth Regen served as President of the
Day. Jade Forlidas, Cynthia Beck, Doris Dark and Betsy Hendrick
went to the Baptist Church on Capitol Hill for the May 2nd meeting
- Nashville women of all faiths were in attendance.
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BETWEEN THE
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Our discussion leader will be
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Everyone is welcome!
NEW Membership Directory!
Woodmonts directory is an essential reference and communication
tool for members and clergy. We want to make it easy for you to identify
and communicate with your Woodmont family! In order to do so, we
ask that you allow us to take your photo and make sure your contact
information is up to date.
Please note the options for your photo to be taken:
DATES: Sundays in May: the 18th and 25th OR in June: the 1st and 8th.
TIMES: Sunday Mornings in-between Worship Services (10:30 - 11:00am)
and Sunday evenings at The Bridge (5:15 pm).
LOCATIONS - in the Gathering Hall, in the childrens area and at The Bridge
(Drowota Hall) - look for the photographers stations.
Should you need to send your photos to us, or if you have questions
please contact: photos@woodmontcc.org.
Please include your last and frst names (including children), address,
home phone, cell phones of both spouses and emails of both spouses.
This Sunday at 5:15 p.m.
Trey Flowers, Preaching
"A Funny Thing Happened
on the Way to Emmaus..."
Luke 24:13-35
ReImagine Worship
Congratulations Woodmont Member Nathan North and the North Family!
Nathan received his degree in Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Tennessee where the Dean of
Students named him the 2014 SENIOR OF THE YEAR AT UT KNOXVILLE. Nathan plans to attend the law school at Emory University
this fall. Nathan is the son of Woodmont Members Dale and Phillip North, and brother to Natalie North.
INTRODUCTION TO WOODMONT
LUNCHEON SUNDAY JUNE 1st, 2014
Introduction to Woodmont is a brief look at
the Disciples of Christ denomination and our
own congregation. Visitors and members
alike are invited to join us for a free lunch and a lively
conversation with our church ministers about what it
means to be a part of the Woodmont family.
The next introduction to Woodmont class and luncheon
will be at 12:15pm on Sunday, June 1st, in the church
Boardroom. Please make a reservation by calling
the church ofce at 297-8563. Free childcare will be
provided if requested in advance.
with gratitude


What an outpouring of love we experienced with the recent
hospitalization and subsequent loss of our mom, Mary
Eleanor Tomlinson. Te cards, calls, fowers, chocolate, and
visits so perked her up; you made her feel very special. Ten
in her passing you were again so supportive with prayers,
cards, food and even your presence at her celebration on
a very stormy day. We cant imagine going through such an
event without your Woodmont support. We are so grateful.
You have loved her and us very well.
Susan and Jim Batson
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Wednesday, May 14
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group 107)
7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105)
Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
6:00 p.m. Youth Group
6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC)
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR)
Stephen Ministry Training (100)
Bible Study (105)
Board Meeting (BR)
Thursday, May 15 Library Workday
Saturday May 17
1:00 p.m. Youth Rehearsal (Sanc)
Sunday, May 18
9:30 a.m. Worship Service featuring Stephen
Minister Commissioning (Sanc)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service featuring Stephen
Minister Commissioning (Sanc)
Child Dedication (Sanc)
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. WCC Golf Tournament Sign Up (GH)
WCC Directory Photos Taken (GH &
Kids Area)
3:30 p.m. Elder Board Meeting (BR)
4:00 p.m. New Member Assimilation Meeting (107)
5:15 p.m.* The Bridge (DH)
WCC Directory Photos Taken (DH)
Monday, May 19
12:00 p.m. Visitation (105)
4:00 p.m. The Geezers (BR)
6:00 p.m Strategic Planning Committee (BR)
Tuesday, May 20
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group (C/S)
9:45 a.m. Womens Bible Study (200)
10:30 a.m. WCC Book Club (107)
11:00 a.m. CWF General Meeting (105/DH/KIT)
6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Rm)
Wednesday, May 21
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group 107)
7:00 a.m. Mens Bible Study (105)
Younger Mens Bible Study (BR)
6:00 p.m. Youth Group Night (off campus)
Finance Committee Meeting (BR)
6:15 p.m. JYF Kids Club (KC)
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (CR)
Stephen Ministry (107/LIB/CS)
In the Hospital:
Sarah Wood, daughter of Donna and Larry Wood, St. Thomas.
Debbie McPherson, daughter of Rita Baldwin, Methodist Hospital,
Houston, TX.
Karleigh Rose Mahon, daughter of Kelly and Jenni Mahon,
friends of Kasey Clymer.
Dorothy Forlidas, mother of Nick Forlidas, NHC Chattanooga
New Concerns:
Gary Musick
Marian Rising, step-mother of Paul Rising, Philadelphia, PA.
Beth Sowell
Sympathy to:
Patty and Gerard Stranch on the death of Gerards grandfather, Cecil Branstet-
ter, on Wednesday, May 7th. A memorial service was held at Immanuel Baptist
Church on Monday, May 12th.
Continuing Concerns:
Dottie Hetzel
Alta Marsh, mother of Sam Marsh
John Crowe, Godson of Glenn and Mary Kiger
Jim Cook, brother of Amy Wright
Dr. Glen Stewart
Ruth Myrick, mother of Debbie Baird
Maddie Murphy
Jeannette Miller, Claiborne-Hughes Health Center Room 114
Military Prayer List:
Dan King & wife, Ashley King, brother and sister-in-law of
Stephen Daniel King
Richie Mercado, Afghanistan, son-in-law of Barbara and
Doug Schoerke
Those Serving Abroad:
Jesse Garrison, Peace Corp in Armenia
Courtney Valk, Peace Corp in Republic of Georgia
Elders Prayer Corner
The Woodmont elders invite you to join them in prayer this week for:
-healing and peace to those who are hurting physically,
emotionally or spiritually
-guidance for college graduates who are entering the workforce
-Gods abiding presence and comfort to those who are homebound
or deployed
-all of us to be growing daily in our commitment and service to our
risen Lord
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Prayers for our Church Family
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.
Woodmont Christian Church
3601 Hillsboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37215
www.woodmontchristian.org
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BY OUR PRESENCE AND OUR GIFTS DEACON SCHEDULE- May 18, 2014
Communion Prep: Willie Bandy
Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Chris Smith
11:00 - George Keith
5:15 - Richmond Williams
Video Camera: 9:30 - Barbie Howell
11:00 - James B. Lowery
ELDERS SERVING SUNDAY
May 18, 2014
9:30 a.m.
Chip Phinizy
and
Gene Regen
11:00 a.m.
Alan Sowell
and
Pete Kyne
Date Sunday School Total Atd. Operating
April 20 302 1518 $44,548
April 27 246 887 $24,753
May 4 304 723 $44,468
May 11 282 854 $31,866
WORSHIP SERVICES: May 18, 2014
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Clay Staufer, Preaching
Title: Spiritual Wisdom for Life
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12;
John 13:31-35; John 14:25-27
5:15 p.m. - The Bridge
Trey Flowers, Preaching
Title:A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Emmaus...
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
WEEKLY PRAYER PARTNER:
East Ridge Christian Church,
Chattanooga
WOODMONT CHRISTIAN CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Clay Staufer, Senior Minister
Farrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Dr. C. Roy Staufer, 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, Missions & Outreach Carla CJ Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth
Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for The Bridge Tallu Quinn, Director of TNFP
Michael Graham, Director of Music Ministry Ben Saunders, Ministerial Intern Topher Endress, Ministerial Intern
Sarah Hufman, Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse Anne Mitchell, Interim Director of Preschool
Linda Whitson, Staf Administrator Sara Koppelman, Communications Director Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist
Chris Beck, Finance Manager Beverly Honeycutt, Housekeeping Steven Austin, Housekeeping
Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property Manager - Housekeeping Supervisor
9:30 a.m.
Kasey Clymer
Mark Clymer
Kent McMillin
Paula Forcht
Laura Dovan
Terri McConnell
Milly Moore
Honey Hetzel
11:00 a.m.
Liz Anne Allen
Cathy Williams
Glenn Kiger
Mary Kiger
Selena Guilfoy
Meredith Hollomon
Bob Garrard
Katherine Hartle
David Conrad
Years of Membership: 14
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Property Committee, Room in the Inn, Nasville Food
Project, Elder, Deacon, Strategic Planning, Morgan Scott.
Occupation: Music Industry (previous)
Most fond of at WCC:
Small Groups, Outreach Ministries and the people!
Family: Karen Conrad - spouse; Lori Duke and Melissa
Long - children; Poppy Duke - granddaughter.
Board Member at Large
Kasey Clymer
Years of Membership: Five+
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Committees: Nominating,
Strategic Planning and New
Member Assimilation; Deacon
Occupation:
Area Sales Manager for Aegis
Sciences Corporation
Most fond of at WCC:
Te members, leadership,
outreach and fellowship.
Family: Mark - spouse;
Benjamin, Paul and Caitlyn -
children.
John Staufer
Years of Membership: Six
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Endowment, Strategic Planning
and Nominating; also Youth
Sponsor, Room in the Inn,
Habitat for Humanity, WTB,
Financial Peace.
Occupation:
Financial Planner
Most fond of at WCC:
How real the people are.
Steve Smith
Years of Membership: 18
Past/Current Capacities Served:
WTB, Outreach, Church
Community, Stephen Ministry,
Leader - Leadership Woodmont,
Habitat for Humanity Co-Chair
(former) and Disciples Mentor.
Occupation:
Business Owner
Most fond of at WCC:
I love the fact that while we might
have diferent perspectives on
theology, politics, and life, there is
a loving acceptance of everyone.
Respect rules the day.
Family: Sandy - spouse; Kasey and
Alex - children.
Ofcer - Chair Elect
Woodmont Christian Church Leadership Nominations 2014
Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Congregational Meeting and Election - Sunday, June 22
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Donovan McAbee
Years of Membership: Tree+
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Former Minister of Young Adults,
Led Young Adult Small Groups and
Retreats, Preached at Bethany Hills
Camp, Wednesday Night Class
Teacher including: Teology and
Poetry, Life Writing and Faith
and Pop Culture.
Occupation:
Assistant Professor of Religion and
the Arts at Belmont University.
Most fond of at WCC:
Its the gathering of believers
where I feel at home to worship
God, serve our community and
grow in faith.
Family: Megan - spouse.
Rich Sanderson
Years of Membership: Ten
Past/Current Capacities Served:
At WCC: Deacon, Leadership
Woodmont, Stephen Minister,
Nominating Committee, Pastoral
Relations Committee, Nashville
Food Project. Other: Board Member
- Restore Ministries, Volunteer, TN
Special Olympics Summer Games.
Occupation: Business Manager, Global
Supply Chain, General Motors.
Most fond of at WCC: Te welcoming
and serving culture as well as being an
extension of the Holy Spirit.
Family: Mary Margaret - spouse; Grace
Anne and Schuyler - children.
Michael Whittington
Years of Membership: Two+
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Habitat for Humanity, WTB, Wednesday Night Class Teacher,
Sunday School Class Teacher.
Occupation:
Retired Air Force Command Chaplain, Assistant Professor of
Practical Studies at Liberty Baptist Teological Seminary.
Most fond of at WCC:
Our singular credo which invites all Christians to join us if they
believe that "Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and my
personal Lord and Savior".
Family: Debbie - spouse.
Jack Derryberry
Years of Membership: Since 1954
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Property, Missions; Morgan Scott
Project, Habitat for Humanity, Deacon
2011-2014, Stephen Minister Trainee,
Restore Ministries, WTB.
Occupation:
Lawyer
Most fond of at WCC:
Missions and Fellowship.
Family: Marcella - spouse.
Mary Howell Kiger
Years of Membership: Seven
Past/Current Capacities Served:
Nominating Committee, Room in the Inn,
Church and Community. Also: Volunteer
at the YWCA, Vanderbilt Psychiatric
Hospital Advisory Board Member.
Occupation:
Healthcare Strategic Planning, Social
Entrepreneur.
Most fond of at WCC:
Commitment to service, fellowship
and Te Bridge.
Family: Glenn Kiger - spouse.
Elders
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Cynthia Arnholt
Years of Membership :
Five+
Most fond of at WCC:
Ministry, Community,
Support and Bible Study.
Family: Dave - spouse;
Jack and Susan - children.
Christy Brown
Years of Membership: 16
Capacities Served/Serving: Co-Leader
of Pathways Class, Former Deacon,
Leadership Woodmont, Circle 6,
VBS Chair, SS Teacher. Committees:
Education, Visioning, Outreach &
Small Groups; WTB, Prayer Groups.
Occupation: Real Estate
Most fond of at WCC:
Members are encouraged to find and live
their authentic, personal faith at WCC.
Family: Wendell - spouse; Andrew,
Landon and Winston - children.
Peggy Burrahm
Years of Membership: 13
Capacities Served/Serving:
Circle 4, Nashville Food
Project, WTB. Other: Te
Vinny Golf Tournament
and volunteer at nursing
home.
Occupation: Retired
Pharmaceutical Rep.
Most fond of at WCC:
Feeling of family and fun!
Darden Copeland
Years of Membership: Two
Capacities Served/Serving:
Youth Sponsor,
Communications Committee.
Occupation:
Public Afairs Consultant.
Most fond of at WCC:
Ministry, Community,
Friendships and Small
Groups.
Family: Natalie - spouse.
Natalie Copeland
Years of Membership: Two
Capacities Served/Serving:
Youth Sponsor.
Occupation:
Nurse (currently in Masters
program to be a FNP).
Most fond of at WCC:
Te congregation - everyone
is so friendly.
Family: Darden - spouse.
Shane Douglas
Years of Membership: Four
Capacities Served/Serving:
Room in the Inn, WTB.
Occupation:
Commercial Real Estate
Broker
Most fond of at WCC:
Open-mindedness and
Inclusiveness.
Family: Heather - spouse;
Chloe Mae - daughter.
Jonathan Farmer
Years of Membership: 12
Capacities Served/Serving:
WCC Board, Chair of
Deacons, CREW Leader,
Room in the Inn, Habitat for
Humanity, Wednesday Mens
Group, Nashville Food Project.
Occupation: Attorney
Most fond of at WCC:
Outreach Programs
Family: Anne-Marie - spouse;
Henry and George - children.

Jade Forlidas
Years of Membership: Tree
Capacities Served/Serving: WTB,
Member of Circle 3, CWF,
Spiritual Journeys for Women
Class, Project Hope.
Occupation:
RN, Pediatric and Neonatal.
Most fond of at WCC:
Gods word is spoken here, His
spirit lives in these people.
Family: Nick - spouse; Jessica,
Judson and Christina - children.
Nick Forlidas
Years of Membership: Tree
Capacities Served/Serving:
WTB.
Occupation:
Radio Technician.
Most fond of at WCC:
Te people and fellowship.
Family: Jade - spouse.
Chad Greer
Years of Membership: Two
Capacities Served/Serving:
Finance Committee.
Occupation:
Wealth Management Advisor
at Northwestern Mutual.
Most fond of at WCC:
Community service and
outreach.
Family: Kristen - spouse;
Mary Hayes, Kate and
Caroline - children.
Jim Hester
Years of Membership: Tree
Capacities Served/Serving:
Nashville Food Project.
Other: Board Member
serving A.B.L.E. Youth.
Occupation:
HCA Project Director, Clinical
Services.
Most fond of at WCC:
Te talented staf and the
friendly members.
Family: Laurie - spouse.
Laura Beth Brown
Years of Membership: 6
Capacities Served/Serving:
Young Adults, Nashville Food
Project and Preston Taylor
Ministries.
Occupation: Vice President
Vanderbilt Health Services and
President Vanderbilt Home
Care Services.
Most fond of at WCC:
Youthfulness in leadership and
embracing by membership.
Deacons
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Laurie Hester
Years of Membership: Tree
Capacities Served/Serving:
Nashville Food Project.
Other: Volunteer with
A.B.L.E. Youth.
Occupation:
Director of Outreach -
Center for Internet Security.
Most fond of at WCC:
Welcoming atmosphere and
dynamic staf.
Family: Jim - spouse.
Steve LaForge
Years of Membership: Seven
Capacities Served/Serving:
Habitat for Humanity, Chair
of Mission Team, Hope Force,
Salvation Army and Red Cross.
Occupation:
Systems Engineer.
Most fond of at WCC:
Te commitment to Gods
work by so many.
Family: Deb - spouse; Jeremy,
Chuck, Rachael, Brittany,
Leslie and Alex - children.
Mike McConnell
Years of Membership: Four
Occupation:
Director of Finance, Monroe
Carell Jr. Childrens Hospital
at Vanderbilt.
Most fond of at WCC:
Te community.
Family: Terri - spouse;
Melanie, Grant and
Madeline - children.
Tim Perry
Years of Membership: 20
Capacities Served/Serving:
Former Elder & Deacon,
Worship Chairman, Jr. High
SS Leader, Co-lead Adult SS.
Occupation: Sales Manager
Most fond of at WCC:
Joyful worship experience and
the people. At WCC: My wife
grew up, married me and we
raised our children here. I am
honored to be nominated.
Family: Diane - spouse; Clay,
Sarah and Linda Grace - children.
Catie Pratt
Years of Membership: Six
Capacities Served/Serving:
Chancel Choir, Childrens
Choir, Member of CWF
Board. Former: VBS Co-Chair,
and Circle 6 Leader.
Occupation:
Elementary Music Teacher
(Fall of 2014)
Most fond of at WCC:
The genuine, caring community.
Family: Jeremy - spouse; Eva
and Miles - children.
Ann Rising
Years of Membership: Five
Capacities Served/Serving:
Heavenly Helpers, Project
Cure, Tools for Schools,
Stephen Minister.
Occupation:
Retired Registered Nurse.
Most fond of at WCC:
How friendly everyone has been.
Family: Paul - spouse; also two
daughters and 4 grandchildren.
Jennifer Dyer Soares
Years of Membership: One+
Occupation:
VP Donor Relations, United
Way of Williamson County.
Most fond of at WCC:
Te friendly family
atmosphere and the love this
congregation shows to others.
Family: Ellie and Anna Kate -
children.
Barbara Sullivan
Years of Membership: 13 total
Capacities Served/Serving:
Chancel and Bell Choirs, VBS, SS.
Occupation:
Retired.
Most fond of at WCC:
Clay, Michael and the music,
the womens groups and what
a great church! Its an honor to
be asked to serve.
Family: Jeannie Joseph,
Elizabeth Godwin and Lee Fields
(late) - children.
Patricia Taylor
Years of Membership: Four+
Occupation:
Retired Professor Nursing of
Children.
Most fond of at WCC:
Loving people and Ministers
who really live as Jesus
taught which is exemplifed
in their behavior. I feel
closer to Christ than I ever
have and it is my honor and
pleasure to serve.
Linda Webb
Years of Membership: 21
Capacities Served/Serving:
Education, Worship,
Outreach, Mobile Meals
Most fond of at WCC:
Te people.
John Weldon
Years of Membership: Two
Capacities Served/Serving:
WTB and the Garden of
Prayer.
Occupation:
SE Regional Sales Manager.
Most fond of at WCC:
Friendly people, a young
married Pastor, acceptance
of others. It would be my
honor to serve.
Family: Rosemary - spouse;
Michael, Mandy, Kevin and
Prescott - children.
Michael Wright
Years of Membership: 24
Capacities Served/Serving:
Outreach, Diaconate Chair,
Membership Chair, Room in the
Inn, Meals on Wheels, SS Teacher,
CYF, YMCA.
Occupation:
Sr. Account Executive, TransFirst.
Most fond of at WCC:
Caring attitudes, diversity of
old and young, traditional yet
progressive. WCC helped me
survive some trying moments. I
owe Woodmont so much and am
honored to serve the church and
thank God for the opportunity.
Family: Amy - spouse; Hailey and
Katie - children.
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