The Spire

August 23, 2016

Welcome New Members August 21, 2016

In This Edition
Articles:
Clay Stauffer, pg 2
Roy Stauffer, pg 2
News/Photos, pg 4
Upholding Our Church,
Calendar & Cares,
back cover

Core Values
Welcoming
Outstanding worship
Outreach
Different traditions
Mission and ministry
On the move
Nurturing
Transforming

William & Lauren Caputo

Marilyn Gardner

Fund Set Up at Woodmont to Help Victims of

Flooding in LA Through Week of Compassion
Louisiana flood victims lost almost everything in one of
the states worst natural disasters.
The heavy rainfall that started Aug. 12 inundated South
Louisiana with two feet of rain in just a couple of days.
Widely considered as the worst natural calamity since
Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the historic flooding killed
13 and ravaged more than 60,000 homes.

Guyjoco, Chiqui Louisiana flood victims aided by local churches

despite own losses, ChristianTimes.com. 23 August, 2016.

To Make a Contribution
Please Visit
http://bit.ly/fund4floods

Introducing Chris Cox - our new Associate Youth Minister!

Pictured above is the Cox family - Chris and E.A. with sons
Jim (6) and Liam (3). Read more in Clays article on page 2.

Seek God,
Share Love,
Serve Others.

Woodmont Christian Church 615.297.8563 www.woodmontchristian.org 3601 Hillsboro Road Nashville, Tennessee 37215

Chris Cox Accepts Youth Minister Position

Since Treys departure in May
to Indianapolis, Woodmont has
been searching for our next
Associate Minister for Youth and
their families. Marcus Crider and
I chaired a strong committee
this summer and we enlisted the
help of Mark Devries of Ministry
Architects to help us.
The
following individuals served on
the committee with me: Marcus Crider, Mark Devries,
Katie Gossage, Nicole Clayton, Terri McConnell, Dan
Hartle, Meredith Hollomon, Mart Sesler, Laura Dovan,
Darden Copeland, and Pam Richardson. The committee
also included four of our youth Macy Walker, Will Elliot,
Taylor Glascock, and Justine Sitton. We are now happy to
report that we have extended a call to Chris Cox and he
has accepted.
Chris currently lives just outside of Spartanburg,
South Carolina. He is the son of a minister and is a part
of the Cooperative Baptist denomination (very similar to
Disciples of Christ). Chris attended Furman University for
college and received his Master of Divinity at GardnerWebb Divinity School with a concentration in Christian
education. He finished his M.Div. in 2014. Chris has
extensive experience working with youth at Seesalt
Camp, a camp/ministry his father Bill started many
years ago. The camp welcomes hundreds of youth each
summer. He has also been freelance writer for Smyth
and Helwys where he has been writing youth curriculum
to be used within his denomination. Chris is married to
E.A. (who is from Nashville) and together they have two
children Jim (6) and Liam (3). Their dog is Obadiah, yes
named after the minor OT prophet. Not only was the
search committee impressed with Chris youth ministry
experience but also with his passion for teaching and
building relationships with the youth themselves. He has
a deep love for teenagers and the many challenges they
face at this juncture of life.

by Clay Stauffer

We felt very welcomed. The youth group really seems to

be in a good place and I have a lot of respect for what has
been going on there. From what I observed, it seems like
the students enjoy being challenged and stretched. They
want to engage the issues in the world and in their faith.
That excites me because its where I try to live. He also
said this about his family; We love Nashville. The area
has so much to offer. We are excited about the possibility
of living near E.A.s family. The idea that our boys could
potentially be a part of such a vibrant childrens ministry
that would help grow their faith is wonderful!
Chris will begin at Woodmont on Sunday, September
11th. The first few months will be challenging as E.A. and
the boys will remain in South Carolina this fall because of
school. E.A. teaches Spanish at a local high school and
Jim is now in the first grade. The plan will be for them
to move to Nashville officially at Christmas time. In the
mean-time there will be some back and forth but Chris is
excited to begin his ministry at Woodmont!
We are excited to welcome Chris on board and we
look forward to the many great things he is going to do
for our church and our youth program. He will make
a tremendous addition to our staff team. You can visit
Chris blog at www.wilcomoore.com or send him an
email at wccox@icloud.com.
Blessings,

After he graduated from divinity school, Chris took the

time to discern Gods call for his ministry. He wanted to
make sure that the church is where he feels called to be.
He now knows that God is calling him to be in the church,
working with youth and their families, and is looking
forward to being a part of the Woodmont family and to
working with Katie Gossage. He has been teaching and
preaching some at his home church in South Carolina,
and enjoys reading, writing, running, and spending
time with his family. Chris and his family were here at
Woodmont for Homecoming Sunday (August 14th). He
got to teach youth Sunday School as well as see what a
Sunday morning looks like. He shared these words with
me after the fact: E.A. and I both really loved the church.

l-r: E.A., Liam, Jim, and Chris Cox

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CONUNDRUM
Conundrum - I have
always been fascinated with
that word since I first heard it a
few years ago. Id never heard
it before, and now you hear it
uttered quite often especially
by the talking heads. What
does it mean? Here are two
definitions:

Consumer confidence dropped sharply in

September. People must be starting to worry that
one of these candidates George Bush or Michael
Dukakis is actually going to win. (Newsweek,
Nov. 7, 1988)
After a steadily thickening diet of mud and factfudging, Americans were muttering oaths about a
pox on both political houses, openly wishing they
had other candidates than Michael Dukakis and
George Bush to choose between. (U.S. News and
World Report, Nov 7, 1988)

- A confusing and difficult problem or question

- A question asked for amusement, typically a riddle
In light of both those definitions, this 2016 Presidential
election is a conundrum. I dont have to tell you why. You
know. Like me, youve heard about it ad nauseam. They
say, never before have two candidates had such negative
ratings, no trust, and you cant believe them Ive heard
this election campaign described as the most toxic ever.
But is this true? If you study American Presidential
campaigns, you find that weve been here before, many
times in fact, going back to the first Presidents. Some say
the dirtiest, ugliest Presidential campaigns were:
1800 John Adams vs Thomas Jefferson
1828 Andrew Jackson vs John Quincy Adams
(most say this one was the worst)
1860 Abraham Lincoln vs Stephen Douglas
1889 Grover Cleveland vs James Blaine
1928 Herbert Hoover vs Al Smith
1968 Lyndon Johnson vs Barry Goldwater
Read about them, and you will see that this 2016
campaign is not even close.
The only time I preached a sermon prior to a
Presidential election was in 1988 when George H.W. Bush
ran against Michael Dukakis. Here are some of the things
said about that campaign:

by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

Newsweek said, Couldnt we just call the whole

thing off and start over?
A Cleveland citizen wrote, I am embarrassed,
ashamed and very angry. These four candidates
have shown us that they have no business in politics
since they are still in the sandbox.
Some said that 1988 campaign was the most dismal
of all, and predicted the lowest voter turnout ever.
So, how does all this make you feel about what were
facing this year? I still remember and appreciate what
Vanderbilt Political Science Professor, Dr. John Geer,
said here at Woodmont when he spoke at a Wednesday
night dinner last Spring. He said something to the effect
that as he has watched and studied (and written about)
Presidential elections over the years, that he just views
them as entertainment. Candidates say whatever they
need to say to get elected. Dr. Geer is coming back on
Wednesday, October 5th, just before the election itself.
Again, I will look forward to his observations.
By the way, the title of that sermon I preached before
the 1988 election was Will Your Faith Influence Your Vote?
And so Ill leave you with the same question this year.
- Roy

August 28, 2016 9:30, 9:45, and 11:00 Worship

Justin Gung, Preaching
Sermon: Anger Management
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

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This Sunday! Dont miss The Gospelaires during 9:30am Worship

Toby Logsdon is home! Toby has been on our prayers list through
many deployments and recently returned from the Middle East.
Friends of Sally and John Galloway, Toby is pictured with his wife
Jenni, daughter Hannah, and son Caleb. Thank you Toby for your
service and thank you Woodmont for your prayers.

Jim Schleicher returns!

Jim is an excellent speaker and accomplished marriage
and family counselor. He is best known for his straightforward, direct approach to family problems. He has
been practicing marriage and family counseling for
over 40 years, with his primary focus on marriage issues,
struggling adolescents, and parent consultations. Come
hear Jim speak right after 5 Star Dinner.
Speaking Topics:
9/14 Anxiety in Families: The Epidemic is Here
9/21 Married with Children: What Works, What Doesnt
9/28 Fostering Empathy and Resilience

Meaningful conversations, stimulating

preachers and reconciling worship is
being planned for the 2016 Tennessee
Regional Assembly - October 7-8. Register
online and learn more at http://bit.ly/
AssemblyTN.

Attend at any time!

DivorceCare is led by Janet Wall and Anne Stauffer. At our
meetings, you will find encouragement and support through
videos and honest discussion. You will learn how to deal with
your past and rebuild your future. We provide a safe, confidential
and healing environment. Anyone affected by separation, divorce,
or the trauma of breakup is welcome.
$20 Materials/workbook fee with scholarships available.Located
in the Bay Room, downstairs next to the kitchen.
For more information and to register visit http://bit.ly/wccdivorce
or call the church office, 615-297-8563.
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Homecoming Weekend - August 14, 2016

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SAVE THE DATE!

Join Us to Celebrate Roys 70th Birthday at Wednesday

nights dinner on September 21st in Drowota Hall.
Roys actual birthday is September 27th.

Happy September Birthdays!

Edward
Fryer
Jeremy
Pratt
Kevin
McGuigan
Bill
Thetford
Haley
Coderre
Kristen
Malone
Cole
Sesler
Dale
North
Cade
Cooper
Henry
Cropp
Pat
Johnston
Colin
Wills
Kristen
Greer
William
Crawford
Sarah-Jane
Hill
Sarah
France
Lucy
Meadors
Ensley
McMillin
Donald
Decker
Frances
Gibson
Hudsyn
Waddey
Maddy
Hensley
Erin
Good
Randy
Drinnon
Susan
McDowell

4
5
6

William
Elliott
Nina
Dyer
Alec
Fletcher
Don
Mitchell
William
Crawford
Roy
Jordan
Robert
Quinn
Sarah
Allen
Jacquelyn
Harris
Caroline
Greer
Julia
Reynolds
Scott
Holley
Charles
Overstreet
Elle
McIntyre
Leigh
Zimmerman
Daniel
Stranch
W. Thomas
Patten
Carole Baker Koonce
Liz Anne
Allen
Abby Grace Gasaway
Greyson
Waller
Susan
Arnholt
Kady
Navarro
Jon
Reed
Allene
Poole

10

11

12
13
14
15

Jacqueline
Towery
Sarah
Kunkel
Gentry
Smith
Lisa
Faricy
Stephanie
Chelton
Walter
Earnest
Susan
Batson
Kenneth
Owens
Sky
Sanderson
Cooper
Viars
Bodhi
Kolakowski
Carey
Brown
Angela Lynn-Miccioli
Diane
Tucker
Christian
Howell
Samuel
Reeder
Ali
Arab
Kayla
Jackson
Alex
Waddey
Noel
Glasgow
Suzanne
Howell
Will
Dunn
Bill
Allen
Fisher
Glasgow
Mike
Robinson

16

17

18

19

20

Steve
Lowry
Marty
Jordan
Ava
Collins
Ian
Navarro
Lauren
Johnson
Nanette
Mathe
LeAnn
Stokes
Lilo
Regen
Terri
Harrison
Chip
Voorhis
Harper
Hysmith
Anna
Maloney
Doris
Dark
Katy
Epley
Shannon
Smith
Carol
Yarbrough
Scott
Potter
Carson
Potter
Lee Ann
Hawkins
Christopher Martin
Jennifer
Drinnon
Nick
Small
Jack
Gray
James
Huling
Hallie
Galyon

Dr. Roy
J. Cyril
Chris
Jim
Benjamin
22
Gail
Lucas
23 Stuart
Creason
Vance
Cathy
24 Emery
Zsa
Kellie
Martha
Julia
25

21

Stauffer
Stewart
Wall
Batson
Crawford
Crockett
Best
Lackey
Clayton
McGuigan
Cobb
McLean
Rockey
Mulkey
Thetford
Shipp

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New Bible Study Opportunities

Sunday Morning Bible Study

Class on the Book of Genesis
Seekers Class
During September and October
Teacher: Kathy Patten
Teacher: Roy Stauffer
Topic: Matthews gospel
Topic: the Book of Genesis
Where: Room 107
Where/When: 9:30 AM in Room 105
Coffee at 8:15 AM | Class at 8:30 AM
and 11 AM in Room 200
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Wednesday
Night Bible Study
Class on the Letter of James
Starts September 14th
Teacher: Roy Stauffer
Topic: the Letter of James
Where/When: 6:30 PM in Room 105
After Wed. dinner - childcare available

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Instructions on how to access the Membership Directory and Database

This information was taken from the new website page:

www.woodmontchristian.org/about/membership-directory-database/ and can be accessed there as well.
Welcome!
This page will guide you through the steps to access the directory and database. Once you have set up an account
with our database, you will be able to access the church directory and database in one of two ways:
1. by logging in from any computer at www.churchlife.mobi
2. by using the free mobile Church Life APP on any mobile device.
Instructions - Getting Started
1. Follow these instructions for setting up your account (one time only).
2. Visit http://bit.ly/loginwcc online. You can also click the login button at the top of the Membership
Directory and Database webpage on the new site
3. On the next screen, click on Click here next to Need a login?
4. On the next page (Account Signup), enter your first name, last name, and email address and click Find Me.
(Note: Your first and last name, and email address MUST match the churchs database).
5. If the Find Me option does not work, please email info@woodmontcc.org and we will assist in resetting
your email in order to set up your account.
6. If the Find Me option works, you will receive an email in your inbox containing your username and password
for logging in to the database. **Check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive an email in your inbox.**
7. When you have received the email with your username and password, return to the database sign in page
by visiting http://bit.ly/loginwcc or click the login button at the top of the Membership Directory and
Database webpage on the new site
8. Enter the username and password from the email and click Sign In.
9. The system will require you to change your password with the first successful login. Enter a password of your choice.
CONGRATULATIONS! Now that you are in the system you can use the Church Life APP to view the directory, or
view it through an internet browser on a computer at www.churchlife.mobi.

Church Life APP

Instructions for downloading the free Church Life APP
1. iPhone: Open the App Store on your iPhone, search for ACS Church Life and click Get.
2. Android: Open the Play Store on your phone, search for ACS Church Life and click Install.
3. Windows: Open the Microsoft Store on your phone, search for ACS Church Life and download.
One installed, you can search for people and view contact information, photos, and family members. Send a text,
call, or view a map for home visits. Give or register for events on your phone, anytime.
Church Life from a Computer or Internet Browser
Instructions for Viewing the Directory/Database from a computer or browser by visiting www.churchlife.mobi.
1. Visit www.churchlife.mobi
2. Sign in using your email and password
3. The default page you will see says People at the top - this is the directory.
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Next Weeks Calendar

Sunday, August 28
8:15 a.m.
Seekers Bible Study, Room 105
9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Worship Services, Sanctuary, Child Dedication
Sunday School Classes
9:45 a.m.
The Bridge Worship, Drowota Hall
6:15 p.m.
Youth Group, Youth Wing
Monday, August 29
4:00 p.m.
"Geezers" Men's Group, Boardroom
Tuesday, August 30
9:00 a.m.
Womens Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone
6:00 p.m.
Handbell Practice, Choir Room
Wednesday, August 31
6:15 a.m.
Men's Small Group, Room 100
7:00 a.m.
Mens Bible Study, Room 105

Younger Men's Bible Study, Boardroom
5:30 p.m.
Grace Notes Childrens Choir, Kids Commons
6:30 p.m.
Choir Practice, Choir Room
Thursday, Sept. 1
Library Workday
The Elders of Woodmont Ask That You Join Them in Prayer for:
Victims of fire and drought in California.
Families of those who have died and victims of flooding in
Louisiana and the Gulf coast.
Fireman and first responders working to save victims.
Medical personnel in Syria and the victims they serve.

IN THE HOSPITAL:
Ray Dickerson, Skyline Medical Center
Al Richardson
Richard Lowe, Richland Place
NEW CONCERN:
Kristi Smith

Woodmonts 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
Farrell Mason Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care
Michael Graham Director of Music Ministry
Mary Clare Pyron Parish Nurse
Katie Sheridan Gossage Assistant Youth Ministry Director
Thom Schuyler Director of Young Adults, Missions & Outreach
Andra Moran Creative Director, The Bridge
Stephen Daniel King Worship Musician
Abby McLean Childrens Ministry Coordinator
Support Staff
Chris Beck Business Administrator
Mandy Barton Brown Executive Assistant
Russell Davis Accompanist
Martha Duff Director of Preschool
MacKenzie Baldwin Administrative Assistant
Sam Marsh Property & Facilities Manager
Sara deBettencourt Communications Director
For assistance visit www.woodmontchristian.org,
call the office 615.297.8563 or email
info@woodmontcc.org.

Prayers for Our Church Family

CONTINUING CONCERNS:
Edie Holmstom, Bill Heynes mother
Judy Wilson
Jeff Rush
Gus Stranch, son of Gerard & Patty Stranch
Joe Taylor
Sue Montgomery

By Our Presence and Our Gifts

Joyce Stanley, Jan Andersons sister

Carol Parsons
Clay Perry, son of Diane and Tim Perry,
grandson of Betty & Bill Johnson, Seattle
Ben Cherry

August 28, 2016 Elders and Deacons Serving

Deacons Serving

Date
Sun. School Total Atd.
July 31
248
727
August 7
328
770
August 14
436
973
August 21
396
874

Operating
$17,679
$38,582
$38,299
$45,495

Worship Services August 28, 2016

9:30, 9:45 & 11:00 a.m.
Morning Worship
Justin Gung, Preaching
Sermon Title: Anger Management
Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Communion Prep: Tom Woodard

Service Coordinator: 9:30 - Tom Dovan
9:45 - Becca Robinson 11:00 - Michael Jobe
Video Camera: 9:30 - Don Rollins
11:00 - Jeremy Pratt
9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:15 p.m.
Anne Arney
Mike Robinson
Kristen Newman
Shane Douglas
Patricia Taylor
Jonathan Farmer
Nick Holscher Kirtley Whittington Ellen Cochran
Pam Groom
Christy Crider
Rob Cochran
David Schmutz
Bob Faricy
Heather Douglas
Don Hart
Billy Crawford
Catie Pratt
Don Rollins
Don Rollins

Elders Serving
9:30 a.m.
Martha Galyon
Marcus Crider
11:00 a.m.
Sandra Kyne
John Hobby
Hospital Faye Tevebaugh
5:15 p.m.
Donovan McAbee

Our Mission Statement: Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love, and Serving Others.