1. Weekly News from WCUMC-6/23/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
“Parables of Jesus, an Introduction”
Rev. Lindsey Eklund
While Pastor Rick is on a sabbatical, each Sunday we will have a message
on selected parables. This week, Pastor Lindsey spoke about the
function of parables, why Jesus used parables, and some things we need
to think about as we look at these well-known stories from a new
perspective.
In order to understand His message from the parables, we need to
understand the subject matter and some guidelines for proper
interpretation of parables.
The function of a parable is to put the known next to the unknown so
that we may learn. Jesus began speaking in parables because of the
hardness of many people's hearts. By using parables, Jesus effectively
separated the truth-seekers from the curiosity-seekers.
In Matthew 13:10-13, Jesus explained to the disciples why he spoke in
parables this way:
His disciples came and asked him, “Why do you use parables when you
talk to the people?” He replied, “You are permitted to understand the
secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. To those who
listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will
have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening,
even what little understanding they have will be taken away from
them. That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don’t
really see. They hear, but they don’t really listen or understand.

2. As we review some of Jesus' parables over the next few weeks, look for
the central truth of the parable Any other truths from the parable
should be in harmony with it. Don't use the parable to formulate new
doctrine. If we follow these guidelines to interpreting the Parables of
Jesus, we can look forward to the joy of understanding more fully the
"mysteries' or revealed truths of the kingdom of heaven.
Summer Worship Schedule
June 30th - Kim Knudsvig - Wise & Foolish Builders
July 7th - Jim Trott - King’s Servants Given Talents
July 14th - Ralph Rohwer - Workers in the Vineyard
July 21st - Rev. Lindsey Eklund - The Mustard Seed
July 28th - David Snook- -The Sower & 4 Types of Soil
August 4th - Lee Palo - The Rich Man & Lazarus
August 11th - Gaila Palo- -The Prodigal Son
August 18th - Gary Carlson - The Pharisee & Tax Collector
Remember that while Pastor Rick is on sabbatical, pastoral duties are
being covered by qualified staff members on a rotating basis. Please call
the church office at (425)
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 6/23
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 6/24
Talk Time, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Tuesday - 6/25
Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 6/26
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM

3. Thursday - 6/27
Friday - 6/28
Saturday - 6/29
Sunday - 6/30
Adult Sunday School,
8:45 AM, The Truth Project, Room 11
9:00 AM, Following God, Memorial Room
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
Tweeners Class for 5th-8th graders, 11:00 AM, Memorial Room
All-Church Mariners Game - 1:10 PM
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Children's Ministries
KIDSHINE PERFORMING ARTS DAY CAMP
Day Camp July 8-12 (Grades 3-8)
This is a week of performing arts fun with a final (free) performance on
Friday at 7 pm, that will blow your flip-flops off!
Sign up NOW!! We need committed campers to fill all the parts!
See Pastor Lindsey or the table outside of the Gathering Place for more
information.

4. Vacation Bible School
July 22-26, 9 AM - 12 PM
Contact Rev. Lindsay Eklund if you want to experience the joy of showing
God's love to our children.
The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank serves our community by serving
practical needs, building relationships, and joining people in prayer. A
weekly donation shopping list of needed items in always shown in our
church bulletin and in this newsletter.
Please take a moment to see if you can become involved.
We are looking for another person to stock shelves for the Food Bank on
Mondays at 11:00 AM. There is also a need for a shopper once a month.
Interested persons should contact Della at dellahaug@hotmail.com or
206-999-1753.
Our needs continue to grow, and our reserves are
very low. Please support this important ministry.

5. This Week's Needs:
Cereal
Rice & Beans
Mac & Cheese
Peanut Butter
Chili/Ravioli
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org
This retreat will address the male journey by focusing on the four
spiritual movements expressed in the life of Jesus - Chosen, Blessed,
Broken, and Given. Join us at the Palisades Retreat Center in Federal
Way for a learning experience in a beautiful, relaxed environment; a
non-judgmental setting that will be conducive to your growth to
wholeness.
To register for the retreat, go to www.ThisHealingGround.com.
Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, week ending 6/16/13 $ 5,283
Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 10,297
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 10,475
Weekly average budgeted expenses $ 10,413

6. Faith Promise Monthly Support
Total Faith Promise Pledges $ 90,342
Faith Promise beginning balance $ 21,016
Received to date $ 53,102
Disbursed to date $ 67,530
Prayer Chain Requests
Prayer Chain requests call Barbara Clark 425-483-3885. After 6:00 PM call
Mary Harvey at 425-827-2883 or call the church at 425-483-5252 during
office hours.
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.