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A small orchestra joins the Chancel Choir featuring soloists Franklin Willis & Christi Williams. James and Foster Hysmith
Sons of Nathan and Laura Hysmith
In the Requiem, Faur is particularly poignant in his contrasting depiction of light and darkness,
heaven and hell, life and death, salvation and damnation. These opposites were, no doubt,
heavily on the mind of Jesus as he willingly approached his coming suffering. As surely as the
Son of God anticipated his forthcoming agony, he also knew the final outcome -
victory over sin, death, hell and the grave.
NEW MEMBERS
Kyle & Bethany Drury
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John Maxwell Certification
by Clay Stauffer
I spent the majority of last week in Orlando, FL at an international leadership conference with
leadership guru John C. Maxwell. I have been reading Maxwells books on leadership for almost
20 years including The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Leadership Gold, Many Communicate
but Few Connect, Today Matters, How Successful People Think, Sometimes We Win and Sometimes
We Learn and many others. I have now become a certified coach, speaker and trainer with
the John Maxwell Team. I did this to improve my own leadership skills so that I can be a better
pastor, preacher, and team leader. It has been well worth it. Steven Covey used to talk about the
importance of sharpening the saw and I believe in that concept wholeheartedly. We must never
stop growing.
There are many things that I could talk about from my experience last week. It was phenomenal and transformative. But I
thought I would use this article to share the DNA of the John Maxwell Team. It consists of 10 CORE VALUES, all of which are
very important.
VALUE #5 Choose a Positive Attitude Attitude is always a choice. We may not be control what happens in life but we
can control how we respond. A positive attitude combined with enthusiasm makes a difference. Attitudes are contagious.
How do we know if somebody needs encouragement? If they are breathing, they need encouragement. There is truth to
the incredible power to positive thinking.
VALUE #6 Be Consistent People who are driven are consistent. They are committed to doing the same things every
day. Consistency compounds and consistency pays off over time. There are many distractions in life that will keep us from
being consistent.
VALUE #7 Equip People Leaders must be committed to reproducing themselves in others. John Maxwells calling is to
train other leaders who will then go and train others. What we have learned in life really matters when we go and teach it
to others.
VALUE #8 Lead By Example People will do what they see. A common mistake of leaders is to say one thing and then
do another. People care much more about what you do not just what you say. Modeling appropriate behavior is very
important. The hardest person to lead is yourself.
VALUE #9 Be a Catalyst for Transformation Before we can help transform others, we must first be transformed
ourselves. Before we can serve others, we must first take care of ourselves. We must be the change we want to see in the
world. It is always fulfilling to see lives transformed.
VALUE #10 Faith Faith is essential. There are many things that we can only accomplish with Gods help. With mortals
this is impossible. With God, all things are possible. Faith is believing that you can achieve great things with Gods help.
These are the values that make up the DNA of the John Maxwell Team and these are the values that I want to try to exhibit
here at Woodmont. Much of what we talked about is related to thinking, attitude, values, priorities, investing in others, and
learning from mistakes. I look forward to sharing more in the future. It was a great experience!
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Important dates!
April 9th - Palm Sunday - Cherub Choir sings at
9:30am and Grace Notes sings at 11 am & The Bridge
April 15th - Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am
April 16th - Easter Sunday (7am, 9:30am,
9:45am & 11am services)
April 23rd - Disciples Class Baptisms
Congrats, Katie!
Woodmont Christian Church welcomes
Zachary Pennington Penn Gossage, son of
Kevin and Katie Gossage, into the world!
A master of his craft and innovative in his work, his now classic
Requiem was first performed on January 16, 1888 for the funeral
of an architect in Paris with Faur conducting.
Throughout the work, Faur gives us this sense as the text descends
into hell in the Offertory and rises in victory in the Sanctus. The
violas lyrical melody in the Agnus Dei asks us to behold the Lamb
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that takes away the sins of the world, while, at the end of the Need help with your taxes? A Zumba workout?
movement, the sopranos bathe us in the restful lux aeterna (light Advice on starting a business? Family counseling?
eternal) in an episode that sounds as if it was written for a modern A physical? Casa Azafrn offers the services, and
movie soundtrack. In the Libera Me the soloist asks for freedom space, to meet all these needs under one roof.
from judgment on the day the righteous shall be separated from In rooms that mirror the beauty of Moorish and
the wicked. Faur gently moves us from earth to heaven in the final Spanish design, Casa Azafrn is currently home
movement where we hear a choir of angels and meet the pauper, to nine non-profit partners who provide
Lazarus, who during his lifetime suffered, but is now gloriously opportunities ranging from health, financial, and
transformed in paradise. legal services to cultural, culinary and educational
enrichment in Nashvilles most international and
Art is always imbued with contrasts because art depicts life and ethnically diverse district.
life is, indeed, bittersweet. Gabriel Faur truly and beautifully
portrayed life in his Requiem. I hope you and your invited friends Come to CWFs April 4th meeting at 11 AM, Room
will join us for this special lenten performance on the afternoon of 105, to learn about this amazing collection of diverse
Palm Sunday. and important groups brought together at Casa
Azafrn. Never heard of it? Theres lots to learn.
RSVP at www.woodmontchristian.org
Bruce Barkhauer
Stewardship as Spirituality
Saturday, April 1 9 AM in the Gathering Hall
Monday, April 3 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, Free pizza is now available for
3:30 p.m. Geezers Mens Group, Boardroom all children at our Fellowship Dinners! Socialize & relax with
6:00 p.m. CWF Circle #5, Room 105 your church family at 5:45 PM in Drowota Hall.
MENU: Chicken and Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole,
Tuesday, April 4 Butter Peas with Thyme, & Carrot Cake.
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone RSVP at www.woodmontchristian.org/signup
9:45 a.m. Womens Bible Study, Room 200
10:00 a.m. CWF Board Meeting, Room 100 SATURDAY, APRIL 1, Congregational Breakfast with Bruce
10:30 a.m. CWF Meeting, Room 105 Barkhauer at 9 a.m. in the Gathering Hall. Barkhauer was
11:00 a.m. CWF Luncheon, Drowota Hall called as the first Minister for Faith and Giving for Christian
6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice, Choir Room Church in 2010. Since that time, he has engaged the whole
church in conversations about generosity and offered
Wednesday, April 5 transformative ways for congregations to think about
6:15 a.m. Mens Small Group, Room 100 stewardship.
7:00 a.m. Original Mens Bible Study, Room 105
7:00 a.m. Younger Mens Bible Study, Boardroom SUNDAY, APRIL 2, Stewardship Kickoff Sunday with Bruce
5:30 p.m. Grace Notes Practice, Kids Commons Barkhauer preaching Finding Your Way Into Realm.
5:45 p.m. Wednesday Fellowship Dinner, D.H.
6:30 p.m. Choir Practice, Choir Room TUESDAY, APRIL 4, Come to CWFs April meeting at 11
6:30 p.m. Lent and the Christian Faith Week 4 with AM in Room 105 to learn about the amazing collection of
Alexis James Waggoner, Boardroom diverse and important groups brought together at Casa
6:30 p.m. Experiencing God Through Azafran in Nashville. Never heard of it? Theres lots to learn!
Contemplative Practices Week 5, Anne
& Roy Stauffer, Room 105
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, Gently used books, bags, and boots
will be available at a rummage sale to benefit Church
Thursday, April 6 Women United 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. under the porte cochre.
10:00 a.m. Sit and Stitch, Gathering Hall
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, Join us for our first-ever Missions Fair!
Saturday, April 8 Visit the Gathering Hall before or after service for a one-of-
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rummage Sale to benefit Church Women a-kind opportunity to connect with the leaders of over 23
United under the porte cochre Woodmont-based ministries. Find which one is right for you!
SATURDAY, APRIL 15, Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 AM, East Lawn.
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Thank you! M ACK EN Z I E B A L DW I N
Today, we say goodbye to everyones favorite Woodmont employee: MacKenzie Baldwin.
Since joining Woodmonts staff in February 2016, MacKenzie has touched hundreds of
lives by her kindness, enthusiasm, and authenticity in The Mansion. From helping a
MA R CH first-time visitor on the phone to opening the door for a lifelong member, MacKenzie is
the rare kind of person who does everything she can to make someones day brighter.
MacKenzie has decided to move to California and will be leaving Nashville in April.