This document provides a summary of events and activities at the Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) for the week of December 29, 2013. It outlines the Bible lessons and hymns for the Service of Lessons and Carols on December 29th. It also lists the schedule of events and activities at WCUMC for that week, including services, meetings, classes, and outdoor activities. Additionally, it provides updates on the church's capital lighting project, needs for donations, and prayer requests.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-12/29/2013
A Service of Lessons and Carols
December 29, 2013
BIBLE LESSONS
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Genesis 3:8 – 19
Genesis 22:15 –18
Isaiah 9:2, 6–7
Isaiah 11:1 – 4a, 6–9
Luke 1:26-38
Luke 2:1 –7
Luke 2:8 –16
Matthew 2:1 –11
John 1:1-14
HYMNS
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O Come, All Ye Faithful
Angels From the Realms of Glory
Come, Thou Long–Expected Jesus
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

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Majesty, Worship His Majesty
What Child is This
The First Noel
Away in a Manger
We Three Kings
Joy to the World
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 12/29
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Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Young Families Group, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Memorial Room
Monday - 12/30
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No Talk Time
Tuesday - 12/31
Wednesday - 1/01
Thursday - 1/02
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New Year's Day - OFFICE CLOSED
Friday - 1/03

3. Saturday - 1/04
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Men's Group Study, 7:30 AM. Celebration Hall
Sunday - 1/05
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Adult Sunday School Classes 9:00 AM
No Open Door Class
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship
10:30 AM Worship Service
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Outdoor Adventure - Skagit River Eagle
Float Trip
Saturday, Jan 4
Enjoy a beautiful float down the Skagit River with hot chocolate and
views of dozens of bald eagles. Meet at the Church at 8:00 AM or a
Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport at 10:00 AM. The cost is $8.00
per person. All ages 5 - Adult are welcome. Under 5 speak with the
Clemences at 425-486-0762. Sign up in foyer.

4. Winter Retreat 2014
Great Wolf Lodge,
Jan. 10 - 12
Students grades 5-12 are invited to join us for an amazing weekend of
fun, adventure, and focus on Christ. We will have a jam packed weekend
with time for water slides, games, and worship with a dynamic speaker
and an awesome band. We will leave the church at 4:00 PM on Friday,
January 10 and return on Sunday, January 12 by 6:00 PM.
Registration forms can be found in the main office.
Cost is $140 per student (this covers everything)
Scholarships are available. Contact Kim ASAP as space is
limited. crossfirelife@gmail.com or 425-483-5252.
Prime Timers
Friday, January 10 6:00 PM
Join us for a fun evening of Bunco. this is a fast, fun dice game played in
groups but all together at the same time. It requires no talent, just
luck. The table groups keep changing and should be fun for all. Just
come with a willing spirit and you will do just fine
Entrees will be provided. Sign up for side dishes in the foyer.

5. Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Begins Jan. 8
Join us for a "Bringing the Bible to Life" study of Galatians. This study
illuminates both the historical meaning of the biblical text and its
contemporary significance for today's reader. Study begins on January 8
at 10:00 AM. Contact Evelyn Carlson for more information at 425-4835252.

6. WCUMC Trustees have begun a Capital Improvement project to reduce our
energy footprint and expenses by replacing all outdoor and indoor
overhead lights (except Sanctuary) with LED lights, and replacing all T-12
florescent bulbs with T-8 florescent bulbs. T-8 bulbs will last 10 years ,
will not flicker and buzz, and will reduce energy cost by 25% - 50%.
Additionally, PSE has announced a Rebate Program to encourage
retrofit. WCUMC estimated rebate will be $9,000, and retrofit should
generate savings of approximately $4,500 per year.
A Designated Fund to raise the $26,500 needed for the full project has
been established. If you want to make a donation to this fund prior to the
end of 2013, please write your checks to WCUMC with Lighting Project on
the memo line.
More details will be shared during the Sunday morning worship service,
and a special display will be set up in the Narthex.
NEEDS THIS WEEK
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Rice-A-Roni
Cereal
Peanut Butter
Pasta
Tomato Sauce

7. Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, week ended 12/22/13
Income, weekly average, year-to-date
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date
Weekly average, budgeted expenses
$ 11,490
$ 9,815
$ 9,638
$ 10,413
Faith Promise
Total Faith Promises pledged
Faith Promise beginning balance
Received as of 12/22/13
Disbursed as of12/22/13
$ 90,560
$ 12,439
$ 13.881
$ 15,793
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.