Weekly newsletter for Aug 25 2013

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-8/25/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
Sabbatical Reflections, Part 1 of 2
“Come to me… and I will give you rest”
This week, Pastor Rick returned from his sabbatical, and shared his
thanks and these thoughts on his "rest" and on how to find "rest" with
God. This is Part One of a Two-Part series on "Faithful Sabbath Living".
“Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads,
and I will give you rest. Put on my yoke, and learn from me. I’m gentle
and humble. And you will find rest for yourselves. My yoke is easy to
bear, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
Jesus offers us rest with these four key points from the Gospel of
Matthew shown above:
1. Come to me. Jesus invites us to come to Him, and we cannot find
true rest without Him.
2. Put on my yoke. We must make the decision to follow Him and
live the life He wants us to live.
3. Learn from me. Jesus shows us how to live an abundant life when
we obey His teachings.

2. 4. And you will find rest for yourselves. He offers His peace to all.
God set the model of rest for us to live by.
On the sixth day God completed all the work that he had done, and on
the seventh day God rested from all the work that he had done. God
blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from
all the work of creation.
Genesis 2:2-3
God commands us to rest.
Remember the Sabbath day and treat it as holy. Six days you may work
and do all your tasks, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your
God. Do not do any work on it—not you, your sons or daughters, your
male or female servants, your animals, or the immigrant who is living
with you.
Exodus 20:8-10
Jesus offers us rest.
Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads,
and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
True rest is found in God alone. Thus, we must take time to BE WITH
GOD. The Sabbath was meant to renew us and to free us from the
anxieties of life, so that we can be what and who God meant for us to
be.
God is rich in mercy. He brought us to life with Christ while we were
dead as a result of those things that we did wrong. He did this because
of the great love that he has for us. You are saved by God’s grace! And
God raised us up and seated us in the heavens with Christ Jesus. God did
this to show future generations the greatness of his grace by the
goodness that God has shown us in Christ Jesus. You are saved by God’s
grace because of your faith. This salvation is God’s gift. It’s not
something you possessed. It’s not something you did that you can be
proud of. Instead, we are God’s accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus
to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that
we live our lives.
Ephesians 2:4-10
Next Week's Message - "Faithful Sabbath Living" - Mark 1:35
Sabbatical Reflections - Part 2 of 2 - Pastor Rick Vinther

3. THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 8/25
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 8/26
Talk Time, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Tuesday - 8/27
Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 8/28
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Thursday - 8/29
Friday - 8/30
Saturday - 8/31
Sunday - 9/01
The Open Door Class, 9:00 AM, Room 11
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship
10:30 AM Worship Service
Tweeners Class for 5th-8th graders, 11:00 AM, Memorial Room
Gathering in Honor of Rev. Lindsey Eklund, 12:00, Gathering Place
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

4. Farewell to Pastor Lindsey, Scott and
Josiah
Today we said goodbye to the Eklunds. Pastor Lindsey has been assigned to
Monroe United Methodist Church. We will miss her and her family very much,
but know that God goes with them and we wish them the best.
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And
who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
Isaiah 6:8

5. All-Church Cook-out and
Ice Cream Social
September 8, 12-2 PM
We kicking off the fall church season with an all-
church cook-out immediately following the Worship
Service. Make this Sunday a good time to
"reconnect" with friends and ministry leaders.
We will grill hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages in
the area adjacent to The Gathering Place and have an ice cream bar for
the young and the "young-at-heart".
Connect with friends old and new
Meet ministry leaders
Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae bar
It's the perfect time to invite a friend (or two) to
come to church!
If you would like to help with set-up, grilling, serving, clean-up, or
wherever needed, please contact Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org
or 425-483-5252.

6. The week of September 8 is filled with
events and opportunities to connect:
Monday, September 9
Men of Integrity
All men are invited to join our Bible Study and discussion group on
Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Room.
Tuesday, September 10
Women's Bible Fellowship
Meets Tuesday mornings, 9:20 - 11:45 AM. Topic: Philippians, a study
by Kay Smith. Sign up in the church foyer. Childcare available on
request. Book cost: $8.00.
Men's Bible Study
"The Harmony of the Gospels" study resumes on Tuesday at 9:45 AM in
Room 10. Dick Zornes will be teaching.
Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Meets Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30 AM. Study: "Forever Touched:
Significant Women in Jesus' Life". Sign up in the church foyer.
Childcare available on request. Book cost: $7.00.
Choir Practice
Do you like to sing? Just us at our first choir practice on Wednesday,
September 11, from 7:15 - 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Questions?
contact Deni Johnson at 425-488-1257.

7. Fleece Needed.
Our church sewing group is
collecting fleece to make hats
for Operation Nightwatch in
Seattle. If you have fleece
you can donate, please bring
it to the church office.
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.
This Week's Needs:
Rice
Rice-a-Roni
Canned Veggies (no green beans)
Tuna
Mac and Cheese
Canned Meat
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

8. Would you consider making an impact in the life of a student?
We are looking for help with the youth ministry to pour the love of Jesus
Christ into the lives of students aged 10-16. The latest Barna Study
indicates that nearly half (43%) of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ
as their Savior do so before the age of 13. Almost two out of three (64%)
of born-again Christians made that commitment to Christ before their
18th birthday.
You can help in many ways:
Chaperon retreats
Mentor student leaders
Lead weekly Crossfire events - play games, eat together, share
the Gospel
Pray for our students
Teach "tweeners' Sunday School once a month
Contact Youth Director Kim Knudsvig for more info. 206-794-6871, or
crossfirelife@gmail.com.

9. Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, week ended 8/18/13 $ 7,459
Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,873
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,943
Weekly average, budgeted expenses $ 10,413
Faith Promise
Total Faith Promises pledged $ 90,342
Faith Promise beginning balance $ 21,016
Received as of 8/18/13 $ 59,754
Disbursed as of 8/18/13 $ 80,720
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.