Weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-3/8/2015
“Time-Tested Core Values for Christian Living”
A Sermon Series
“Family Priority”
Ephesians 5:31-6:4
Core Value: Family Priority
God looks for men and women who are convinced that the family is
God’s building block for society and give their family priority in
their lives.
Matthew 22:37-39
“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart,
with all your being, and with all your mind. This is the first
and greatest commandment. And the second is like it:
You must love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

2. Our first neighbor is our own family – from there our ministry
extends to the ends of the earth.
To fulfill our discipleship calling, our family must be seen as our
first place to serve.
God’s Foundation for the Family
The Word of God
Matthew 7:24-27
God’s Covenant Intimate Relationship
Genesis 17:4 1 John 1:3
Six Characteristics of Strong Families
1. Strong Commitment
2. Spending Time Together
3. Good Communication
4. Appreciation and Affection for Each Other
5. Ability to Solve Problems and Crisis
6. Shared Spiritual Life
Applying the Core Value of FAMILY PRIORITY
A challenge...
Write a blessing to your spouse, or to a specific family member, or to
your family as a whole. In the blessing you might include:
- Expressions of affection
- Affirmations of gifts, talents, and character traits
- Thanksgiving for what this person means to you and your family, or
what your entire family means to you
- Your sense of God’s dream for that individual ... or for your whole
family
Cover Your Family With Prayer!!
- Pray for their protection
- Pray for your parents... and for your children’s future mate
- Pray for their calling
For Personal or Group Reflection
1. What is your definition of family? Who is in your family?
2. What are some of the positive and negative forces facing the family
today?
3. How do those forces affect your family as you seek to live a faithful

3. Christian life?
4 How far do you agree with the following? My family is:
- A gift from God
- A ministry from God
- A responsibility from God
5. From the list of 5 Characteristics of Strong families, ask yourself:
where is my family strongest? Where do we need the most
improvement?
6. How will I pray for my spouse? My family?
Next Sunday, “Faithful Stewardship” – Matthew 25:14-30
Sermon Series - “Time-Tested Core Values for Christian Living”
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 3/8
Monday - 3/9
Tuesday - 3/10
 Women's Bible Fellowship, 9:00 AM, Gathering Place
 Men's Bible Study, 9:45 AM, Room 10
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM. Memorial Room
 Ministry Steering Team, 7:00 PM, Room 10
Wednesday - 3/11
 Women's Bible Study, 9:15 AM, Memorial Room
 Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
 Choir Practice, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Thursday - 3/12
Friday - 3/13
 Prime Timers - Nepal/Thailand Mission Team, 6:00 PM ALL
AGES INVITED
Saturday - 3/14
Sunday - 3/15
 Adult Sunday School, 9:00 AM
 10:30 AM Worship Service

4. Tonight, Sunday, March 8
Join us for worship tonight at 6:30 PM.
6:30-6:50 - Worship
6:50-7:00 - Fellowship
7:00-7:30 - the Gospel
We strive to be a place of Christ centered relevant teaching and this
can take many forms. We will either have one speaker, a panel, or
group sharing. We recognize that it is beneficial to the body of Christ
to hear and understand differing viewpoints within the church.
We have childcare for young children, but encourage 10+ year olds
to stay in the service.
Common text builds community.
March 20-22, 2015
at The Homestead in Snohomish
All women ages 18 - 100 are invited to join us for a time of renewal
and refreshment.
Come for three days, two days, or Saturday only.
Enjoy a beautiful setting, delicious meals, fellowship with friends old
and new, more most importantly, time with your Heavenly Father!

5. OUR SPEAKER
Brooke Caldwell Arkills
Taco Time Youth Fundraiser
$1 for $5 Savings
Support our Youth Program, buy a coupon book for yourself, or buy a
bunch to give away to friends.
Coupon books now available in the foyer for $1.
Flower Calendar

6. The flower calendar is now on the bulletin board in hall across from
the office. We need help in supplying flowers for the altar each
Sunday (except special occasions). If each family were to supply
flowers one Sunday during the year, we would have all Sunday's
covered.
It can be any kind of flowers, even those growing in your own
yard. We can supply the vases if needed. Call Rita Baker if questions
at 425-483-3594.
NOTE: The children can put a single flower in a bud vase on the altar
to celebrate their birthday. There are bud vases available for use.
Outdoor Adventures
Coming Attractions
Save the dates, mark them on your calendars and contact Bob or Sandy
Clemence (425-486-0762) or details. We'll have formal sign-ups and
costs as we get closer to each event.
March 28
Point Defiance Zoo and
Aquarium.
Tacoma['s smaller, but impressive zoo
and aquarium. Cost: TBD.
PLANNING MEETING ON APRIL 9 TO DISCUSS FALL
OPPORTUNITIES
April 25
Grey Whale Search.
Join us as we search for grey whales
out of Everett. We will be taking
people out on our boat for three
trips
Cost: $5 per person.

7. May 30-31
Yakima Float Trip.
Enjoy a one-night camping and
floating trip down the scenic Yakima
Canyon.
Cost: TBD.
July 16-20
Kalaloch Coast Camping
Trip.
Enjoy relaxing and hanging out at
the beach at the popular Olympic
National Park Kalaloch camping
area Cost: TBD.
July 31 - Aug 2
Dungeness Spit Camping -
Hiking - Kayaking.
Cost: TBD.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR
COMMUNITY

8. STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK
 Hamburger Helper
 Chili
 Tomato Sauce
 Peanut Butter
 Rice
 Dried Beans
 Rice-a-Roni
 Ravioli
Financial Update
February, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 2/1/15 $ 3,059
February Cash Receipts $ 48,525
Less Tithe on Income (4,836)
Less January Operating Expenses ($45,656)
GF Cash Balance 2/28/15 $ 1,092
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2014-15 $ 91,845
Faith Promises Beginning Balance 1/1/15 $ 13,989
Received, 2/1/15 - 2/28/15 $ 4,324
Disbursed, 2/1/15 - 2/28/15 ($ 8,827)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 1/31/15 $ 5,434
Want to give online?
Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or
savings account, or processed using your credit or debit card.
Simply follow these easy steps:
1. Go to www.wcumc.org
2. Click on the GIVE NOW button that appears on the top right of
the Home Page.
3. Click on the CREATE PROFILE button.

9. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an online profile
and to schedule your recurring contributions to the churc412n/a
Prayer Chain Requests
Prayer Chain requests may be called to Barbara Clark at 425-483-3885
or 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.