Weekly news letter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-6/01/2014
"Don't Just Stand There”
Acts 1:10-11 (New Living Translation):
As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men
suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you
standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into
heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you
saw him go!
The Ascension
a. An important part of our Christian belief system
b. Tells us about the nature of Jesus.
c. Tells us about his relationship to the Father, Spirit.
d. End of one chapter but the beginning of another.
e. And he is coming
back!
The challenge from Jesus
a. Accept that his work is complete
b. Accept the gift of the Holy Spirit
c. Live a transformed, abundant life connected to God
d. Help others to do the same
The support of the Spirit
a. The only way that we can be holy
b. The only way that we can be close to God
c. The only way that we can bring others into the Kingdom
The opposing challenge of our nature
a. We are easily distracted by the world
b. We easily forget what God has done for us
c. If we do remember, we often fixate on past glories

2. The support of others can help
a. Hold us accountable
b. Offer honest examples of Christian living
c. Remind us of our own testimonies
d. We have a rich heritage of small group success!
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 6/01
 After Church Picnic, Gathering Place & Outside Play Area
 Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
 Young Families Group, 6:30 - 8:00 PM, Memorial Room
Monday - 6/02
 Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Rooms 10 & 11
Tuesday - 6/03
 Women's Bible Fellowship Spring Brunch
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 6/04
Thursday - 6/05
Friday - 6/06
Saturday - 6/07
Sunday - 6/08
 Following God Sunday School Class , 9:00 AM
 Open Door Class resumes on 6/22
 Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship
 10:30 AM Worship Service
 Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

3. Spring Baby Bottle Campaign
Join with us and support women in our community facing unplanned
pregnancies by participating in our church's campaign.
Pick up a baby bottle, fill it with you spare change, cash, or a check,
and return it on Father's Day, June 16.
Outdoor Adventures
Dungeness Spit Kayaking-
Hiking-Camping Trip
Friday - Sunday, June 13-15

4. We camp at Dungeness Recreation area near Sequim, on Friday and
Saturday nights (we have camping equipment for newbies). On
Saturday, half our group kayaks to the lighthouse at the end of the spit
while the other half hikes out (about 5 miles). Then we switch off and
the other half kayaks back while the kayakers hike back - a full body
workout in a beautiful location.
On Sunday, we break camp and have an outdoor worship service.
Afterward, for those interested, they can go see the animals at the
Olympic Game Farm. Warning: This is no zoo. You get up close and
personal with buffaloes and other impressive animals (like grizzly
bears). Then it's back home on the ferry.
Cost: $20 per person for camping, $2 per family to go out on the Spit,
plus ferry fee, plus Olympic Game Farm Charges ($12 per adult, kids
under 5 are free).
NOTE: This is Father's Day weekend so keep that in mind.
You can skip the kayaking and hike both ways or just part way. It's a
beautiful location no matter how far you go.
This is a popular trip so sign up soon. $10 deposit to reserve your
spot. You may write a check to the church and note on the check "OA
Dungeness Spit Trip". For more information, contact Bob Clemence
(360-668-9002) or David Snook (425-420-6641)
Prime Timers Dinner
Friday, June 13
6:00 PM
You are invited to a special program featuring Dick Zornes sharing a
special devotional message along with group singing and other
activities.
Dinner entree will be provided. Sign up for side dishes in foyer.

5. Vacation Bible School 2014
June 23 - 27
Join the Wilderness Escape Team
Sandal Sticther
Butter Churner
Musician (making tambourines)
Weaver
Rope Maker
Camp Cleaner
Camel Herder (making bell necklaces)
Moses (story teller)
Malachi (story teller)
or
Tribe Leader
Contact the church office to learn more about how you can make this
summer a special "escape'" for our children. 425-483-5252

6. FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
Do you like meeting new people? Do you like praying for people's
needs? The Woodinville Storehouse is looking for a Volunteer
Coordinator to coordinate teams once or twice a month while the food
bank is open. Duties include coordinating teams, interviewing and
registering new clients, collecting prayer requests and praying with
clients.
Contact Della at 425-483-1391 or dellahaug@hotmail.com.
STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK
 Chili
 Cereal
 Peanut Butter
 Ravioli
 Hamburger Helper
Imagine No Malaria

7. The United Methodist Church is challenging each of us to save at least
one life for each member of our families before the Annual Conference,
June 19-22.
How many lives could you save?
It will take many gifts, both large and small, to meet our goal.
Here’s how you can donate:
• Send a text message to 27722 and a $10 donation will
be added to your phone bill. The words in your text message
help your donation be credited to your conference:
MALARIA PNW for Pacific Northwest.
• Donate online at imaginenomalaria.org. Make sure to
select your local church so that your congregation will get
credit!
• Make checks payable to Imagine No Malaria with your
church’s name in the memo line, and mail them to: UMC--
Imagine No Malaria P.O. Box 440544 Nashville, TN 37244-
0544
• Give to your local church, and treasurers can send directly
to the address above.
When you donate to Imagine No Malaria, 100% of your donation reaches
the people who need it most. That’s because the campaign’s
administrative expenses are covered by a grant from the Gates
Foundation.
Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, wk ending 5/25/14 $ 6,297
Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 10,109
Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,867
2014 weekly budgeted expenses $ 9,896
Faith Promise
Total Faith Promises pledged, 2013 - 14 $ 90,560
Faith Promise Beginning Balance $ 12,439

8. Received 11/1/13 - 5/25/14 $ 53,334
Disbursed 11/1/13 - 5/25/14 $ 54,398
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.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an online profile and to
schedule your recurring contributions to the church.
779,54910,106
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.