We are now entering the summer months. Summer brings a different pace, an opportunity to slow down and catch our breath after a busy end of the school year. Over the years, I have learned to embrace the rhythms of the different seasons. I also find myself reminding people that church keeps gathering during the summer. In ministry, I see a lot of people who are hurting and who need to heal for a variety of reasons. I am thankful that Woodmont is a church that is very intentional about offering healing......

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We are continuing our “Timeless Values” sermon series on Sunday mornings. So far, we have talked about the importance of faith, family, friendships, empathy, and trust. We have many more values to explore and discuss in the coming weeks. I address many of these topics in my new book What the World Needs Now. We recently heard our high school seniors give powerful sermons on Sunday morning. Many of them were honest and vulnerable about their struggles and challenges. New graduates are seeking wisdom and advice as they move ahead to life’s......

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This week’s edition of the newsletter contains our leadership nominations for the upcoming church year which will begin on July 1. I want to thank everybody who has agreed to serve in these roles – board, elder, deacon. They are all very important for the life of Woodmont. We continue to be blessed with many great leaders from which to choose. The nominating committee had a very challenging job this year. Anybody who wants to lead must pay attention to their spiritual tank. If the tank is empty or close to empty, leadership......

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Our youth did an incredible job leading worship on Sunday. We are very proud of our graduating seniors and we wish them well as they prepare to head off to college and into their next chapter. Woodmont has helped shape, mold, and nurture them over the years and we are proud of all they have accomplished. We have had a very strong response to our stewardship campaign. To date, we have received 460 pledges totaling $4,269,812. We are now in the follow-up phase but have not yet reached our participation goal. If......

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