1. Weekly News from WCUMC-1/06/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"O Come Let Us Worship Him, Adore
Him, and Trust Him ... Forever"
January 6, 2013 - Epiphany
“ ... When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the
house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down
and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented
him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh."
Matthew 2:10-11
Epiphany means "manifestation" or "revelation". It refers particularly to
the manifestation (or the demonstration) of God in Jesus Christ. The
story of the Magi shows the amazing unconditional love that God has for
all people -- Jews and Gentiles, believers and non-believers.
In Matthew 2:1-12, we see three different responses tot he coming of
2. Christ into the world:
1. King Herod's reaction was one of rejection -- jealousy, self-
centeredness and hatred.
2. The chief priests and teachers of the law chose to ignore the
coming of Christ into their world.
3. The Magi's response was one of joy, praise, worship and trust.
How may of us reject God or chose to ignore his presence because we
don't want Him to impact our lives?
How have you responded to Jesus coming into our world?
Next week we begin a new sermon series on "Basic Training for Followers of Jesus", based on
Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 1/06
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 1/07
"The WORD" Bible Study, 2:00 PM, Memorial Room
Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Men of Integrity, 7:00 PM, Memorial Room
Tuesday - 1/08
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Morning Bible Study, 9:45 PM, Room 11
MST will meet on the 15th
Wednesday - 1/09
Women's Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Memorial Room
Choir, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 1/10
Friday - 1/11
3. Prime Timer's Dinner, 6:00 PM, Celebration Hall
Saturday - 1/12
Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH
Sunday - 1/13
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
Begin the New Year with Bible Study
The "WORD" Bible Study
Monday, beginning January 7
2:00 - 3:00 PM
The Gospel of John (continues)
Tuesday Bible Study Outreach
9:30 - 11:30 AM beginning January 8
Life-Changing Lessons from the Psalms
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
10-11:30 AM beginning January 9, 2013
4. Exploring
Membership Class
Sunday, January 13
12:00 - 3:00 PM
If you are new to WCUMC or have
been around for a while and are
now ready to take that next step,
then join us for our membership
class.
We will meet after the worship
service on January 13 in the
Memorial Room. Lunch will be served and childcare is available.
Please contact Evelyn Carlson at ecarlson@wcumc.org to reserve a
place.
Are you interested in joining our
Outward Ministries Team?
The Outward Ministries Team is having an introductory Leaders Meeting
on Sunday, January 20 at 12:00, after church in the Memorial Room. We
will have a chili lunch.
The Outward Ministry exists to promote and encourage the missions and
outreach of the church. We have two main goals: to identify and
address the needs in our local community (where we are the Missionaries
in Woodinville), and to help every believers realize that he or she is a
missionary for Jesus wherever they are located.
Do you have a heart for missions? Come to this meeting and see where
you can be involved in this important mission of the church.
5. Prime Timer's Dinner
Friday, January 11 6:00 PM
A Pilgrimage to England and Scotland
by Chris and Patti Ward
Join us for dinner this Friday evening, and enjoy a slideshow and
discussion led by the Ward's of their trip to the Summer Olympics in
London and their spiritual journey in England and Scotland. Entree to be
provided. Please sign up for side dishes.
OPERATION NIGHTWATCH TOUR
Rick Reynolds of Operation Nightwatch will host a tour for our Church of
their Seattle Homeless Shelter on Saturday, January 12, from 10:00 AM -
12:30 PM. A group will car pool from the church. If you would like to
join the tour, contact Della Haug at 206-999-1753 or
dellahaug@hotmail.com.
6. Youth SNOZONE 2013 - Mt. Baker
February 20 -22 $175
$15 Discount if paid by February 1
$10 OFF for you and each NEW friend
Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank
This Week's Needs:
Spaghetti sauce
Hamburger Helper
Peanut Butter
Tuna
Canned Meat
Cereal
Spaghetti noodles
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org
7. -
Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for week ended 12/23/2012 $ 10,849
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 9,371
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,555
Expenses, weekly avg. budget $ 10,214
Faith Promise Monthly Support:
Beginning Balance 11/1/12 $ 21,016
Total Pledges 2012-2013 $ 90,342
Received to date $ 10,390
Disbursed to date $ 14,200
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain requests call the Church Office at 425-483-5252 or email
your requests to wcumc@wcumc.org.
We hope to see you in church this Sunday and God Bless.
Have a great week!
This newsletter is published by Woodinville Community United Methodist Church for our
members, friends and all who love Jesus. Our vision is "To Share the Transforming Love of
Jesus Christ Across the Street and Around the World". If you are looking for a church home
with loving, devoted followers of our Lord, Jesus Christ, we invite you to attend our Sunday
Worship Service at 10:30 each Sunday. We are located at 17110 140th Ave NE, Woodinville,
WA 98072. Learn more at www.wcumc.org.
