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Welcome New Members!: November 21, 2017 Woodmont Christian Church
Welcome New Members!: November 21, 2017 Woodmont Christian Church
Welcome New Members!: November 21, 2017 Woodmont Christian Church
David and Jane Cass and Ray Meeks Bryan and Ehren Green Daniel and Katie Beckman
McCracken November 19, 2017 with Henry and Nathan with Louise and Meriwether
November 19, 2017 November 12, 2017 November 12, 2017
Woodmont Christian Church 615.297.8563 www.woodmontchristian.org 3601 Hillsboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee 37215
Help tell the Christmas story!
Volunteer for Walk Thru Bethlehem
Signups have been opened and are available now! Volunteer for costumed,
non-costumed, and setup roles!
You may volunteer and signup for a shift by visiting OUR MIS SION:
http://walk-thru-bethlehem.com/index.php/signups/ Growing disciples of Christ by seeking God,
or by visiting the Walk Thru Bethlehem table in the Gathering Hall on sharing love, and serving others
Sundays to discuss available roles and get signed up.
The Walk Thru Bethlehem leaders will be available in the Gathering Hall
between services (10:30 AM - 11:00 PM) each Sunday through December 3. OUR CORE VA LUES:
We hope you will consider volunteering! Welcoming
Outstanding Worship
Outreach
Costume Checkout Different Traditions
Costume check out with be on the top floor of the mansion on: Mission & Ministry
Sunday, Nov. 26 from 9 am to 12 pm
Sunday, Dec. 3 from 9 am to 12 pm On The Move
Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 pm to 7 pm Nurturing
Transforming
December 8th - 1st Overnight Host that can drive bus to pick and return guests
December 15th - 1st Overnight Host that can drive bus to pick and return guests For the most up-to-date information, download
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December 22nd - 1st Overnight Host that can drive bus to pick and return guests
2nd Overnight Host to assist Woodmont Christian Church
3601 Hillsboro Pike
You can either sign up online at woodmontchristian.org/riti or Nashville, Tennessee 37215
contact Deb LaForge at divegirldj@yahoo.com or 615-496-8183 with 615.297.8563
questions or to get signed up.
www.woodmontchristian.org
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Honoring Thom Schuyler!
by Clay Stauffer
At the end of December, Thom Schuyler will be retiring from his position here at
Woodmont and moving to Jekyll Island, GA. It will be very hard to imagine Woodmont
Christian Church without Thom around. He has been a leader in this congregation for
many years, first as a lay leader and then as a dedicated member of our staff team.
Thom was born and raised in Bethlehem, PA. He developed an affinity for music at a young
age and clearly had a gift for writing songs. He says it was Old Baptist hymns, a transistor radio,
an upright piano, and a guitar from Sears that that helped pave the way in the early years.
Thom first lived in New York City where he would write songs and play at various venues. One day, he woke up and
knew that he couldnt live in New York City anymore. Nashville had never crossed his mind. He knew people were
paid to write songs here, so he thought, why not give it a go?
On January 3, 1978, he and Sarah moved to Nashville on a whim. He didnt have a car at the time so with $200
dollars and a guitar, he bought a one-way plane ticket to Music City. He and Sarah were married September 2nd of
that same year.
Moving to Nashville turned out to be a very wise move and he built a life here. Thom has recorded numerous songs
over the years that have climbed the country charts, including seven that made it to number 1, including: Love Will
Turn You Around (Kenny Rogers), I Dont Know Where to Start (Eddie Rabbitt), Years After You (John Conlee), I
Fell in Love Again Last Night (The Forester Sisters), A Long Line of Love (Michael Martin Murphey), Point of Light
(Randy Travis), and Love Out Loud (Earl Thomas Conley).
Thom and Sarah were blessed with three great children: Tallu was born in 1979, Roy in 1981, and Luke in 1988. If you
know the Schuyler family, then you know how close they are and how they make each other a priority. Thom loves
his family dearly.
In addition to writing songs, Thom accepted the position of CEO at the Nashville office of RCA in the early 90s where
he signed artists like Kenny Chesney, Martina McBride, Lonestar, and Sara Evans, among others. He has been a
trusted pillar in the ever changing music industry. Just a few years ago, Thom was inducted in the Songwriters Hall
of Fame here in Nashville.
Throughout his entire career, Thoms faith has remained at the center, and Woodmont has played a central role in
that. He loves the people, the denominational mix, the chance to be genuinely real, and the musical talent. He has
told me that he is going to miss the community, the close friendships, working with the staff, and many other things.
There will be a reception in the Gathering Hall on December 17th at 10:30 a.m. to honor Thom. But THIS SUNDAY,
November 26th, he is going to share some of the songs that he has written over the years at Woodmont at
all three services in what we are calling Release Your Song: A Tribute to the Career of Thom Schuyler.
We give thanks for Thom and all he means to this church his commitment, his intellect, his service, and his
dedication. He has mentored so many of our young people over the years and sent them off to college with a
song on their heart. In the coming days and weeks, lets all let Thom know how much he means to the Woodmont
community!
A young Thom Schuyler performing Thom and former members of Woodmonts youth choir Thom sharing his love of music with
at The Bluebird Cafe. at a recent reunion. Thom served as Woodmonts youth grandson Robert Thomas Quinn,
choir director for 25 years (1983-2008). son of Tallu and Robbie Quinn.
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Advent Schedule
Advent Sermon Series: All I Want for Christmas
First Sunday: Hope Fourth Sunday: Love
December 3, 2017 December 24, 2017
9:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Christmas Eve
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6 & Romans 5:1-5 10:00 a.m. Morning Service (no 9:30, 9:45, or 11:00)
Dr. Clay Stauffer, preaching Scripture: John 1:1-14 I John 4:7-12
Dr. Clay Stauffer, preaching
Hanging of the Greens, 5:00 p.m.
The Tasting Party, 5:45 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Early Evening Family Service
Carols, Scripture, & The Christmas Story
Second Sunday: Peace Music by Abby McLean, Jamie Huling, & Michael Graham
December 10, 2017 Children traditionally bring a can of food to donate as their gift to baby Jesus
9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Walk Thru Bethlehem Sunday
Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6 & Matthew 2:1-12 5:00 p.m. Early Evening Family Service
Dr. Clay Stauffer, preaching Carols, Scripture, & The Christmas Story
Music by Grace Notes, Catie & Jeremy Pratt, and Michael Graham
Vesper Services at 3, 4 and 5 p.m. Children traditionally bring a can of food to donate as their gift to baby Jesus
Hosted by The Bridge Worship Team
in The Sanctuary. 7:00 p.m. Evening Candlelight & Communion Service
Candlelight, Communion, & Lessons and Carols
Third Sunday: Joy Music by the Norris Twins, Gary Musick, Lisa Musick,
December 17, 2017 Brooke Huffman,and Russell Davis
9:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.
Chancel Choir Special Music at 11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Late Evening Candlelight & Communion Service
Scripture: Micah 4:1-4 Luke 2:1-20 Candlelight, Communion, & Lessons and Carols
Dr. Clay Stauffer, preaching Music by the Chancel Choir,
Catie Pratt, and Cathy Anne Graham
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Positive or Negative,
Grumpy or Grateful
by Roy Stauffer
In a Peanuts comic strip, Lucy is
down in the dumps and says to November 16-30th Birthdays:
Linus, My life is a drag. Ive never Cristian Stephan 11/17
been so low in all my life. Linus, the Mae Mae Galyon 11/18
great spirit, tries to cheer her up by Bond Piercy 11/20
saying, When youre in a mood like this James Johnson 11/20
you should think of the things you have to be Cash Bugg 11/21
thankful for. Count your blessings. Lucy replies, Thats a Mimi Steele 11/21
good one. What do I have to be thankful for? Well, for one Molly Kate Orr 11/21
thing, Linus says, you have a brother who loves you! Lucy Lucy Bea Presley 11/23
responds, Sometimes, you say just the right thing. Liza Hadley 11/23
How true this is. When we choose to think positive thoughts Warner Leach 11/24
and appreciate all that is so good in our lives, it immediately Annie Everett 11/27
helps us to overcome the blues of negative thinking. But, do Walt Moore 11/28
Christians need a day each year to remind us to be thankful? Will Rudolph 11/30
I hope not. Our faith teaches us to be thankful all the time.
Give thanks in all things. I Thessalonians 5:18 (Note: It Hanging of the Greens
doesnt say give thanks for all things, but give thanks in all
things.) Like Lucy, no matter what our mood might be, or Both Cherub Choir (3 yrs-
what our troubles are in life, there are always more things for Kindergarten) and Childrens Choir
which we can give thanks if we so choose. (1st-4th grade) will sing at Hanging
of the Greens on Sunday December
Recently the Bridge worship service passed out little 3rd. Please have your children
notebooks in which everyone was encouraged to list each day downstairs by 4:30 to warm up as
three things that youre thankful for. What a mood modifier they both sing at the beginning of
that would be if we began each day in that way. Thinking of the service and need to be upstairs
three things we are thankful for would certainly start our day early. These choirs rehearse every
off on a positive footing. Sunday morning with Abby McLean
It reminds me of a telephone survey of over one thousand and Catie Pratt so if you have been
randomly selected Americans the Gallup Poll asked to name attending church, they have been
two or three things for which they were most thankful. Here practicing and are ready to perform!
were a few of the results:
Most important at 61% was family. Volunteers wanted!
Second most important at 50% was health. We are always looking for new
Third at 21% was job or career. volunteers to be downstairs with our
Fourth at 20% was children. children on Sunday mornings. If you
Just being alive was fifth at 12%.
have any questions or desire to work
Some of the responses varied among age and demographic with children from 18 months-4th
groups. Older Americans emphasized health while their grade, please email abby@woodmontcc.org.
younger counterparts emphasized job and career. Ethnic Wed love to have you!!
minorities and the poor were more likely to be thankful for
just being alive. Signup Genius links coming
There was one answer to the survey, however, that was Please be on the lookout for a sign up
surprising in its low frequency in all demographic groups. genius for your child(ren)s class to
Only 5% to 8% of any group included Godas one of the three volunteer for the months of December
things for which they were most thankful. How would you and January! If you have not received
have answered? it and would like to, please email
abby@woodmontcc.org.
Let us not become so thankful for the blessings we have
that we forget the source of all that is good. Lets not focus
so much on the creation that we lose sight of the Creator.
(Romans 1:25) Only when God is at the top of our list can we
truly be thankful for the rest of the list.
Its always your choice positive or negative, grateful or
grumpy. Its amazing what thanksgiving does for your spirit.
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Roy Grace Notes performed Let the Vineyards be Fruitful Nov. 19
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Simplicity
by Michael Graham Next Weeks Calendar
It was not composed by Andrew Lloyd Sunday, November 26
Webber or Gustav Mahler. The poem Release Your Song: A Tribute to the Career of
was not written by Tim Rice or Stephen Thom Schuyler - 9:30, 9:45, and 11:00 AM
Sondheim. The creators were never a 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
household name. The words are pretty 9:45 a.m. Worship at The Bridge, Drowota Hall
simple and the music only boasts six different 11:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary, Sun. School
notes and five chords, yet the message, found 11:00 a.m. Bridge Brunch, Drowota Hall
in the two-word title joined by a conjunction, 5:00 p.m. Jubilation Youth Choir, Youth Wing
gives the secret to maintaining a successful relationship with the 5:45 p.m. Youth Group, Youth Wing
Lord of heaven as well as healthy relationships with all.
The hymn is Trust and Obey. An elderly man in my home church Monday, November 27
once told me, Michael, these two words, if heeded, will get you 10:00 a.m. The Baby Bunch, Puppies Room
through anything in life. Although I have not always followed this 3:00 p.m. Geezers Mens Bible Study, Boardroom
advice, I have found that when I do, I have fellowship with God,
with others and peace in my heart. If you are trusting and obeying
God, you know what Im talking about. If you are not, you should Tuesday, November 28
give it a try. Less is sometimes more. 7:00 a.m. Centering Prayer Group, Room 100
9:00 a.m. Womens Prayer Group, Campbell-Stone
12:00 p.m. GEMS November Luncheon, Room 105
6:00 p.m. Handbells Rehearsal, Choir Room
Beautiful, unique
ornaments from Africa
available in our bookstore
Woodmonts bookstore is continuing to
sell Christmas ornaments to support the
172 children that live on Project Canaan.
* Note: Year-to-date pledge income does not include $134,669.68 of pre-paid pledges.
Permit No.1204
Nashville, TN
Walk Thru
Bethlehem
Join us for Walk Thru Bethlehem!
Signups have been opened and are available now.
Volunteer for costumed, non-costumed, and setup roles!
You may volunteer and signup for a shift by visiting
http://walk-thru-bethlehem.com/index.php/signups/
or by visiting the Walk Thru Bethlehem table in the Gathering
Hall on Sundays to discuss available roles and get signed up.
The Walk Thru Bethlehem leaders will be available in the
Gathering Hall between services (10:30 AM - 11:00 PM) each
Sunday through December 3.
We hope you will consider volunteering!
WALK THRU BETHLEHEM COSTUME CHECKOUT HAS BEGUN!
Costume check out will be on the top floor of the mansion on:
Sunday, Nov. 26 from 9 am to 12 pm
Sunday, Dec. 3 from 9 am to 12 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5 pm to 7 pm