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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First of all, THANK YOU to everybody who has made a commitment to support the mission and ministry of our church for another year. We have had a very strong response to the “Generous Hearts” campaign so far. It is not too late to be a part of this campaign. You can submit your commitment electronically at woodmontchristian.org/pledge. Also, a big congratulations to our Disciples Class and their families on their baptisms on Sunday! What a joyous day in the life of our church! Also, I look forward to launching my new......

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I hope you and your family had a wonderful Easter. Woodmont was certainly busy, vibrant, and full of life. You have probably seen that Pope Francis passed away after giving his final Easter address. He leaves a legacy of advocating for mercy and compassion. Prayers for the Roman Catholic Church at this time and all who mourn. This Sunday, we will celebrate the baptisms of our Disciples Class at both 9:30 and 11:00 services. We are very proud of these young people who have worked hard, learned about the Christian faith, spent......

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Palm Sunday began the greatest week of the year for Christians – Holy Week. We will have a dinner on Thursday at 5:30 PM followed by a Maundy Thursday service at 6:30 PM in the chapel. We will have a special Good Friday service at noon in the sanctuary focused on the seven last words of Christ. Mike Glenn, Rubel Shelley, and Adam Neder will be our guests this year. Jesus’ decision to enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey fulfilled Zechariah’s prophecy and was an emphatic statement of who he was –......

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We are now in the heart of our spring stewardship campaign with the theme “Generous Hearts.” Paul writes in II Corinthians 9: “Those who sow sparingly will also reap sparingly; those who sow generously will also reap generously…the Lord loves a cheerful giver.” I am grateful to the Barretts and Harrisons for their leadership. During the month of April, we are asking all of our members to make a financial commitment to support Woodmont for another year. This campaign is what funds the basic ministries and operations of the church. Here are some of the......

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