March 1, 2015 Volume 44, Issue 5

Woodmont Christian Church • www.WoodmontChristian.org

Core ValuesWelcomingOutstanding worshipOutreachDifferent traditionsMission and ministryOn the moveNurturingTransforming

In This IssueFrom Woodmont’s Staff:Roy Stauffer 2Tallu Quinn 2Andra Moran 3Announcements and Birthdays 3Adult Education 5Youth Group 6Woodmont Kids 6Bulletin Board 7Upholding Our Church 8

MissionGrowing

Disciples of Christ by Seeking God,

Sharing Love and Serving Others

The Spire

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Celtic, Coptic, Lent and Ice by Roy StaufferHere we are, one third the way through Lent,

and I have heard more talk about ice storms and cabin fever than Lent and spirituality.

Last week I asked one of my men’s groups what they thought about Lent. Were they raised in a religious tradition that did or didn’t observe Lent? And how seriously did they take it? How important was it?

I told them I was raised in a Disciples of Christ church that didn’t really observe Lent. In fact, I didn’t really understand Lent until I came to Vanderbilt Divinity School. Growing up, I thought my Catholic friends were crazy to give up cokes or gum or (especially) ice cream for Lent.

Then one of the men (another preacher) said he remembered the little "dime folders" they were given as kids in the Methodist Church during Lent. You were supposed to put a dime in each slot each day during Lent and then the money ($4.00 total) was sent to some worthy cause to help suffering people. It reminded that yes, I too was given one of those "dime folders." So my church growing up didn’t totally ignore Lent. And when I was in high school, the "dime folder" had grown into a "quarter folder." But I didn’t grow up experiencing an Ash Wednesday service, and having ashes smeared on my forehead.

For the past month I have been teaching two Wednesday classes on "Celtic Spirituality." My wife Anne has also been teaching lessons based on "Celtic Spirituality" in her Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. "Spiritual Journeys for Women" class.

At the same time, we have a new custodian at Woodmont named Yousef (Joe) Badawy. He is originally from Cairo, Egypt and is a Coptic Christian. (This is the oldest and largest body of Christians in Egypt, dating

back to at least 200 A.D. Coptics are identified with the Orthodox branch of Christianity). Joe has been in the United States since 2000 and has been a US Citizen since 2005. Joe’s brother Peter and his wife are also Coptic Christians, and have attended some classes here at Woodmont.

As you recall recently in the news, a large group of Coptic Christians wearing orange jumpsuits, were beheaded by ISIS in Libya. For the last several years, Coptic Christians have been murdered by the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt. Joe and Peter have a cousin who had his throat slit by the Muslim Brotherhood, in front of his family, because he refused to covert from Christianity to the Muslim faith.

All of this talk about Coptic and Celtic and Lent has some folks confused. Yet, it’s all a part of the diversity of the modern world, including diversity in the Christian world. But the important thing is not what you "think" about God and/or Christ – your theology, dogma, doctrine, or denomination – but whether you truly "experience" the reality and presence of God in your life. Celtic, Coptic, Lent, or no Lent is not the important thing. The personal experience of God in Christ is the real deal.

Lent isn’t over. The weather will now be kinder. So no matter what our theology or "brand" of Christianity is, let’s focus on Lent as a time to personally experience Christ, to have a personal relationship with God. No matter how you understand that, or what it takes, let’s get that done before these forty days of Lent are over.

- Roy

Coptic Cross

MARCH 4, 5:35 PM IN DROWOTA HALLThis is the last Missional Wednesday dinner program of the season! Our program is from Habitat for Humanity.The Menu: Chicken Marbella, Couscous, Butternut Squash Gratin, Chocolate Mousse with Cream.

Several weeks ago, The Nashville Food Project got a call from an event coordinator at Opryland Gaylord asking whether we could receive a large donation of fresh meat (never been frozen) at the conclusion of the American Meat Convention. We were told the take would be something like a thousand pounds. Over the course of a few days, we got a plan in place to recover so much meat: organized volunteers, rented freezer

space, counted vehicles, and purchased wax-lined boxes to be palletized. In a caravan of trucks and station wagons, our people arrived at the convention center last Monday evening, ready to pack up thousands of pounds of meat for inclusion in our meals.

As the conference was winding down, company reps began packing up, leaving all of their meat products on display for our team to pick up. In food project aprons, we went from booth to booth, boxing up pork, chicken, beef, turkey, lamb and veal, as well as some other exotic meats, like boar, buffalo, duck and goose. These were products that would have otherwise gone into the dumpster at the end of the night.

Did you all know 40% of all food in our country gets wasted? And one person in every five people in Tennessee doesn’t have enough healthy food to eat? The wasteful nature of our economy is one of our most egregious sins, especially when we remember we are talking

about actual life wasted - the lives of each of those animals - part of God’s important creation.

The Nashville Food Project boxed up 5,100 pounds of high-quality meat that night! Based on current outputs, this should be enough meat to get us through 10 months of meals shared with people in need. I am proud of the new challenges The Nashville Food Project is able to meet, thanks to the TREMENDOUS support from Woodmont members. If you want to get involved in this joyful, life-giving, sometimes-messy work, email me at tallu@thenashvillefoodproject.org and we will find a place for you!

Grace and peace, Tallu

Celtic Cross

THANK YOU to The Nashville Food Project for providing and preparing the meals for Missional Wednesday Dinners and for cultivating a community of caring people

who provide our neighbors in need with sustenance and hope everyday.

HABITAT BUILDS START THIS WEEKEND! 1) March 7 - Framing2) March 8 - Framing Roof3) March 14 -Siding & Insulation4) March 15 - Finish Siding

Sign up by visiting www.woodmontchristian.org and clicking on the Habitat slide show image.

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MARCH BIRTHDAYS - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!1Drew SmithermanGay PhinizyBrooke McNealLuca Stephan2 Chelsea CannonAnita Ferrell3Dan HartleJudson AllenMax SpeersKyle Felts4 Honey HetzelLiz HolleyTennyson OttingerStephen Daniel KingWitt MurphyShelby Ray5 Paula Walker

Catherine CaffeyMary KitchensLyndsey RollinsJohn Goetz6 Max BestMurphy SmothersMann Smothers7 Paula ForchtFrank BellPatricia BellDon WalkerKay ButterworthGlenn KigerChristopher JacksonTom DovanTerri McConnellHenry GiompolettiRebecca Vaughan8 Allison Sinks

Conrad StaleyKathryn OrganClaudia Short9 Macy WalkerKim SheridanLynda GlascockVictoria Underwood9 Filia Fengler10 Homer BrownLydia CriderPhilip NorthJohn HartongRita Baldwin11 Marc Jenkins13 Richard DuncanAlicia SowellBrooks Williams

Don RollinsChip Peay14 David BarnardAbbie Giompoletti15 Emily MaconWinston BrownGrace SpeersBarrett SuttonJohn StaufferMary Drinnon16 Maggie KunkelLynne ThompsonChuck RobinsonMarybeth Meador16 Lloyd Griffin17 Paul SmithBob Garrard

Jennifer SmithPatrick HowellBeth Taylor18 David RegenAlex CannonMegan StaufferBriggs WaddeyKimmy Bennett18 Mariel Rich19 Jack DerryberryRebecca ReederBrennan WillsJennifer Lackey20 Samantha RockeyKristen NewmanJared Holifield21Bette Parolini

Willie BandyParker HolleyKristin Hornback22 Jerry JohnsonBeverly SmallJeremy Organ23 Alan SowellCarter OwenChad Martin24 Moriah Pirtle25 Thomas LeeVirginia DonelsonTeri DiamondMathis McKeeverKate GreerMatt Whitley26 Anna Groom

Jon SpeersMolly CashionSarah Wilhite27 Laurie CooperThomas Kiger28 Christina Guilfoy29 Robert BruceMaryglenn WarnockCatie Pratt

Thomas FitzgeraldRenee ToddJoy Harris30 Don HastyHannah Walker31 Pat ToddLaural Hicks

The ice on our driveway during last week’s storm was about five inches thick: solid, impenetrable ice. Nothing seemed to phase it. Salt and sunshine both took a turn with no real measurable melting success. I took my metal baseball bat out and hit it, trying to break it up into pieces so we could leave the house. Four days of being cooped up in your house on a hill will make you do crazy things.

The metal bat made a few dents - and got a few dents itself. Ice is stubborn, and terribly strong.

Finally, on Saturday, the rains came. As the rain poured down, Stephen stood outside, soaked to the skin, going after the ice with a garden shovel. A very kind neighbor stopped by to help, and I watched them both struggling to get the ice to release.

About five feet from where they were working, however, I saw the most beautiful thing: a straight line of pavement where there was no ice at all! Water rushed down the line, fast and forceful, all the way from the top of our

driveway to the street. The rushing water from the downspout had melted the ice as it poured over top, gradually wearing through the ice with its relative warmth and steady movement.

Sometimes our hearts are frozen over, and we fear they will never thaw. Hurt, resentment, betrayal, jealousy - all of these things can cause us to freeze in place; to stop our hearts from being warm and open. Sometimes, even, the frozen heart slows its joyful beating into the thump-thuds of a cold, impenetrable life.

And sometimes, like a miracle, compassion and love come rushing in like water from the downspout in a pouring rain. Mercy on the move, steadily flowing over the frozen heart, gently warming, gently melting, gently dissolving the icicles of life’s hurt.

Tenderness, it turns out, is the way Love approaches the impenetrable. May we each do the same.

-Andra

The Impenetrable Ice by Andra Moran

 Thursday, April 2Maundy Thursday: Special 5-Star Dinner at 5:35 p.m. in Drowota Hall Worship Service

at 6:30 p.m. Experience a live reenactment of The Last Supper Service of Communion

Friday, April 3Good Friday Worship Service:

5:30 p.m. - Sanctuary - with Chancel Choir"Seven Last Words of Christ"

Prayer Vigil begins at 7:00 p.m.Saturday, April 4

Family Easter Egg Hunt: 10:30 a.m. - East Lawn. Bring your family and friends!

Sunday, April 5 Prayer Vigil concludes at 7:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday Worship Services:  7:00 a.m. - Outdoor Chapel (May bring a chair)

9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary with Simultaneous 9:30 a.m. Service, The Bridge

2015 LENTEN SCHEDULEThe Menu: Pork Tenderloin, Cheese Grits, Roasted Potatoes, Orzo Salad, Lemon Drop Cake, Pizza for the Kids. Reservations are due by noon, March 9. RSVP by calling the office - 297-8563, by emailing rvaughan@woodmontcc.org, on-line at www.tiny.cc/5StarWoodmont, or on Sunday’s Connection Card.

5-STAR DINNER: MARCH 11 • 5:35 p.m., DROWOTA HALL

MARCH 10 CIRCLE MEETING LOCATIONS • MEETINGS START AT 10:30 a.m.

CIRCLE LOCATION/INFORMATION1 MEETS AT THE HOME OF LEE ANN HAWKINS, 4215 HARDING RD., #804, WITH CAROL HANKLA AS CO-HOSTESS.2 MEETS AT WOODMONT IN ROOM 105/KITCHEN.3 MEETS AT THE HOME OF LIZ ANN ALLEN, 504 GREEN APPLE TURN, BRENTWOOD. OUR SPEAKER SUSAN DYER, DISCIPLES DIVINITY HOUSE4 MEETS AT THE HOME OF BRENDA STARNES, 505 LOYOLA DRIVE, NASHVILLE.7 MEETS AT ANNE-MARIE FARMER’S HOME, 1004 TOWER PL, NASHVILLE, WITH PATTY STRANCH AS CO-HOSTESS.

CWF CIRCLE MEETINGS • MARCH 10

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WOODMONT’S PASTORAL RELATIONS COMMITTEEThe Pastoral Relations Committee exists to facilitate communication between the congregation and ministerial staff.

Please contact anyone on the committee if you have an issue you would like to have addressed.

David Conrad Karen Conrad Kathy Davis Jack Derryberry Kathy Pattendavidconrad@comcast.net karenconrad@comcast.net kathryndavis7@gmail.com derryberryjack@gmail.com kathy.s.patten@gmail.com 298-3735 298-3735 665-2468 604-6768 838-4957

Woody Powers Gene Regen Dana Reynolds Rich Sanderson Barbara Stewart woodypl@comcast.net reg@comcast.net parsonsdc@yahoo.com rjsanderson2@gmail.com mikeandbarb40@gmail.com 646-2858 297-1323 879-0275 997-6391 673-1144

TWO OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS AND BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: jeremiah.weedenwright@gmail.com

To sign up, visit: www.tinyurl.com/woodmont-morgan-scott

For more info, visit: www.tinyurl.com/woodmont-guatemala

Congrats to the Woodmont CYF boys basketball team on a great season! Thanks to Coach Howell, Coach Brown, and all the families for cheering them on! Front row - Coach Robert Howell, Fletcher Howell, Luke Elliott, Howie Clark, Will Elliott. Back row - Luke Kinman, Cole Sesler, Andrew Brown, Houston Hartle, Coach Wendell Brown, and Cole Crider.

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n 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY CLASSESClass Room Description

DivorceCare (starts at 6:15 p.m.) led by Anne Alexander Stauffer and Janet Wall

The Bay Room

DivorceCare is a small group of people experiencing separation and divorce. Learn how to deal with your past in a confidential and healing environment, and find encouragement and support through videos and honest discussion. For more information, call 297.8563 or visit www.tinyurl.com/DivorceHealing.

Faith, Film and Meaningled by Clay Stauffer

Boardroom Film has a way of captivating our attention and emotion. In the new class, Faith Film and Meaning, we will look at clips from well-known movies such as Good Will Hunting, A River Runs Through It, With Honors, A Time to Kill, and many more. We will cover a multitude of themes including love, loss, grief, fear, addiction, recovery, hope, war, peace, and redemption. If you are a person who finds yourself thinking about these topics through the lens of faith, come and join us!THIS WEEK - Addiction and it’s impact on families with When a Man Loves a Woman as our film.

Celtic Spirituality4:30 P.M. & 6:30 P.M.led by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

100 In a time when dramatic changes are taking place in Western Christianity, Celtic Spirituality (drawing inspiration from the lives of ancient Celtic Saints) offers a fresh stirring of the Spirit among us and a deeper understanding of God for us. What did Pelagius and the Celtic Church teach in contrast to Augustine and the Roman Church? Come and find out.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES - 9:30 A.M. AND 11:00 A.M.Class Rm/Start Time Description

Disciples Classled by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

105/9:30 a.m. This class focuses on the Scriptures and how they speak to our lives and lifestyles today.

Challenge Class coordinated by Paul Hardinwcc-challengeclass.com

200/9:30 a.m. This class studies and discusses the Bible, Christian history, and contemporary issues from a Christian perspective using a variety of formats.  Through April 26, 2015, the class is studying the parables of Jesus using Amy-Jill Levine’s book Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi.  The study is being led by Julia Tanner and others.  Check the class website for the current chapter and updates.  The class also has scheduled its annual Palm Sunday Brunch on March 29, 2015.  Note:  There will be no class on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015.

Young Adult Sunday Schoolled by Rob Quinn

Boardroom/9:45 a.m.

Note: start time is 9:45 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many young adults between the ages of 26-35. This is an open forum for in-depth reading/discussion of scripture.

Spiritual Journeys for Women - A Closer Look at Celtic Spirituality led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Bay Room/9:30 a.m.

Much of the vitality, energy, and creativity we seek in our Christian lives to face our challenges as women can be restored! Take a trip with us back to our roots, to the Goodness, Love, Nature, and Vision of the Early Church before its original message was captured, changed, and controlled by organized religion. Meet this Jesus who longs to meet you NOW. NEW! Listen to a pod cast of each Sunday morning 9:30 a.m. class by visiting www.spiritualjourneysforwomen.org.

Reflections Classled by Dr. C. Roy Stauffer

200/11:00 a.m. This is a Bible and issue based class that thrives on discussion and group participation. Participants explore questions of the Christian faith.

Spiritual Journeys Class (2nd Hour co-ed) led by Anne Alexander Stauffer

The Bay Room/11:00 a.m.

We are a coed confidential group dedicated to sharing its "experience, strength, and hope" based upon the twelve steps of life in Christ and spiritual principles for more abundant living. Participants find the class a safe and uplifting way to build community and process life’s challenges in a solution oriented format.

Pathways Classled by Laura Dovan and Christy Brown

Boardroom/11:00 a.m.

Throughout the year we will watch video lessons and host speakers who share their insight and perspective on the challenges facing the modern Christian family including marriage, prayer, and growing our faith.

Points of View Class 105/11:00 a.m. This class is an informal discussion group that addresses current issues in the relationship between modern culture and Christianity. It will both challenge and affirm your beliefs.

College/Univ. Aged Young Adultsled by Thom Schuyler

100/11:00 a.m. This is a one-hour class focused on the Bible attended by many young adults between the ages of 19-25. This is an open forum for in-depth reading/discussion of scripture.

March 4th is the Last Class for Financial Peace University (FPU) led by Greg and Cindy Walker in Room 200

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This Week at WoodmontWednesday, March 45:35 p.m. - Missional Wednesday Dinner6:15 p.m. - JYF Kids Club & Grace Notes Sunday, March 89:30 a.m. - Children’s Moment9:45 a.m. - Sunday School11:00 a.m. - Children’s Church5:15 p.m. - The Bridge followed by The Bridge SoupSunday School - March 8Stars - Class Lesson: The Lost SheepPandas - Class Lesson: Jesus’ DisciplesFrogs and Monkeys - Class Lesson: A Woman Anoints Jesus for Burial

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Woodmont Christian Preschool’s Auction Fundraising Event is THIS FRIDAY March 6th at AVENUE • 120 3rd Avenue No., Nashville

The on line auction is LIVE RIGHT NOW! You can bid on over 80 items from wherever you are and you do not have to attend the event to bid/win (but we hope you do!) There are trips and vacations, an electric guitar autographed by Kid Rock, gift cards to your favorite restaurants, jewelry, clothing, stuff for the kids, vintage apparel and more! The night of the event, there will be a live auction with items only available to those in attendance.

Visit www.tinyurl.com/March6Auction to get bidding and buy tickets!

All proceeds go to WCPS, it’s programs, special events and to furthering it’s mission:

Inspiring Children to do Great Things.

Sunday, March 8Habitat Build Day 2 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Sunday School9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Worship Services, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Child Dedications12:15 p.m. Introduction to Woodmont Class and Luncheon (BR)4:00 p.m. New Member Assimilation Committee Meeting (BR)5:15 p.m. The Bridge Worship (DH)6:00 p.m. The Bridge Soup (DH)6:15 p.m. Youth Group (Youth Commons)Monday, March 94:00 p.m. "The Geezers" Men’s Group (BR) 5:00 p.m. The Ascent Ministry (Kids Commons)5:15 p.m. Cub Scouts (DH)6:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting (200) Property Meeting (105) Boy Scouts (DH)7:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee Meeting (100)

Tuesday, March 109:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group (C/S)10:30 a.m. Circle 2 (105/KIT), Circles 1, 3, 4 & 7 (AWAY)6:00 p.m. Handbell Practice (Choir Room) Wednesday, March 116:15 a.m. Men’s Small Group (100)7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study (105) Younger Men’s Bible Study (BR)4:30 p.m. Celtic Spirituality (100)5:35 p.m. 5-Star Dinner (DH)6:15 p.m. DivorceCare (The Bay)6:30 p.m. Choir Practice (Choir Room) Faith, Film and Meaning (BR) Celtic Spirituality (100) Financial Peace University (200) Leadership Woodmont (BR)Thursday, March 12 Library Workday

Opportunities at Woodmont

In the Hospital:John Jones, brother-in-law of Bob and Dale Herrick, Camarillo, CAJohn Beck, father of Dennis Beck, TN State Veteran’s Home Humboldt, TNNew Concerns:Barbara StewartContinuing Concerns:Blake McLean Louisa Harris, daughter of Justin and Jacqueline Harris Wayne Puckett, Green Hills Rehab Dr. Will Keim, Corvalis, OR Nancy TurnerJulie Janes Dottie Hetzel Mina Malaty, nephew of Joseph Badawy, Albany, NYMilitary:Cody Bender, husband of Ashley Wilson Bender; son-in-law of Steve and Judy Wilson, Middle EastJeremy Watson, son-in-law of Doug and Terri King, Middle EastKevin Baird, son of Malcolm and Debbie Baird, LiberiaThose Serving Abroad:Courtney Valk, Peace Corps, Republic of GeorgiaCongratulations To:Charlie and Sherry Brinkley on the birth of their granddaughter Charlie Kate Wilson on February 19th. Proud parents are Jared and Kendal Wilson.

Prayers for our Church Family

The Elders of Woodmont Invite You to Join Them in Prayer:• Woodmont Christian Preschool to have a successful auction/fundraising

event on Friday, March 6th!• A successful Habitat for Humanity project this month – God’s blessings

on those who volunteer March 7-8, 14-15!• Regional peace in a war-ravaged Middle East! • Our church family as we continue our spiritual preparation for the

celebration of our Risen Lord on Easter Sunday!

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Mobile Meals - A Ministry of Woodmont Christian ChurchKnow someone who needs a hot lunch?

Mobile Meals has openings to serve more people who could use a hot lunch?  This allows someone to check on them every day. For more information please call Laura Dreher at 497-0603 or email her at lwdreher@gmail.com.

Left: From the Feb. 3rd CWF meeting.  Sallie Walker chaired the meeting in President Sandra Kyne’s absence. Our program Chairperson Patty Stranch introduced our speaker.

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By Our Presence and Our Gifts Schedule of Deacons Serving March 8, 2015

Schedule of Elders Serving March 8, 2015

Date Sun. School Total Atd. Operating Communion PrepChristy Brown

Service Coordinator9:30 - George Keith, 11:00 - Open

Video Camera9:30 - Nicole Clayton, 11:00 - Janet Wall

9:30 a.m.Emmie Thomas

andMichael Whittington

11:00 a.m.Bryan Sargent

andMary Kiger

Polly Keith - Hospital5:15 p.m.Bill Heyne

Weekly Prayer Partner First Christian Church, Clarksville

February 8 358 833 $35,764February 15 332 785 $36,654February 22 354 798 $20,512

March 1 364 911 $45,248Worship Services - March 8, 2015

Third Sunday of Lent9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

Clay Stauffer, PreachingSermon Series: "Parables of Jesus Christ" Title: "The Liberating Power of Forgiveness"

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-355:15 p.m. - The Bridge Worship

Thom Schuyler, PreachingSermon Series: "The Shape of Lent"

Title: "Real Life, Real Faith"Scripture: Psalm 23

Woodmont Christian Church Staff

Rev. Clay Stauffer, Senior MinisterDr. C. Roy Stauffer, Minister of Adult Education & Church LifeRev. Justin Gung, Minister of Children & Congregational CareFarrell Mason, Minister of Family Life & Pastoral Care Andra Moran & Stephen Daniel King, Creative Directors for "The Bridge" Worship

Thom Schuyler, Director of College, Young Adults, Missions & OutreachRev. Trey Flowers, Minister of Youth & "The Bridge"Tallu Quinn, Director of The Nashville Food ProjectMichael Graham, Director of Music MinistryCarla "CJ" Schooler, Minister of Jr. High Youth

9:30 a.m.Stephen QuinnCynthia Arnholt

Kasey ClymerMark ClymerHope Walker

Peggy BurrahmBetty McHughChris Smith

11:00 a.m.Cynthia BeckPatricia Taylor

Roy JordanCathy Williams

Meredith HollomonNick Forlidas

Selena GuilfoyJade Forlidas

5:15 p.m.Stuart Lackey

Jennifer LackeyVirginia DinkerRobin Heyne

Rebecca Everett

Martha Duff, Director of Preschool Ben Saunders, Youth Ministerial InternSarah Huffman, Accompanist Mary Clare Pyron, Parish Nurse and Small Groups Coordinator

Linda Whitson, Staff Administrator Sara deBettencourt, Communications Director Rebecca Vaughan, Receptionist Steven Austin, Housekeeping Chris Beck, Finance Manager

Joe Badawy, Housekeeping Shirley Taylor, Housekeeping Sam Marsh, Property & Housekeeping Manager Hannah Ott, Youth Ministerial Intern Nancy Holmes, Children’s Ministry Assistant

Sunday, March 8 - Third Sunday of LentSermon Series: "The Shape of Lent"Sermon Title: "Real Life, Real Faith"

Scripture: Psalm 23Thom Schuyler, Preaching

followed byThe Bridge Soup and Salad - A free soup and salad meal immediately following The Bridge service. Bring your family and friends. Feed your family and friends! It’s delicious every time.

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