1. Weekly News from WCUMC-12/09/2012
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"Advent 2012
Christ the Way"
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar . . . the word of God
came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the
country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the
forgiveness of sins. As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the
prophet:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.
Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.
And all people will see God’s salvation.’”
As believers in Christ, we are called to "prepare the way for the Lord" so
that people may come to God through a personal encounter with Jesus
Christ.
We can "prepare the way for the Lord" by:
Removing obstacles that get in the way of communicating the Good
News of God's love through Jesus Christ.
Recognizing that God calls us to grow every day, in every way of our
life.
Allowing the presence of the Holy Spirit to be evident in our lives.
The 2nd Sunday of Advent reminds us that preparing the way for the
Lord in the lives of others is our privilege and responsibility as followers
of Christ.

2. THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 12/9
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 12/10
Talk Time - 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Men of Integrity -7-9 PM, Memorial Room
Tuesday - 12/11
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Bible Study, 9:45 AM, Room 10
Ministry Steering Team, 7:00 PM, Room 10
Wednesday - 12/12
Choir Practice - 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 12/13
Friday - 12/14
Prime Timers Christmas Dinner, Appetizers 5:15 PM, Dinner 6:00
Saturday - 12/15
Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH
Outdoor Adventures - Christmas Ships/Dinner/Botanical Gardens;
meet at the Church at 4:15 PM to carpool
Sunday - 12/16
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service

3. IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE
Thursday, Dec. 20 7:00 PM
All members are invited to attend this important meeting
to approve 2013 Lay Leadership and approval of staff
salaries.
Prime Timers Dinner
Friday, December 14
Appetizers 5:15 PM
Dinner 6:00 PM
All are invited to join us for a special Catered Dinner and Christmas
Program featuring a brass quartet on Friday, December 14 at 6:00 PM in
Celebration Hall. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at the
sign-up table in the foyer or by calling the Church office.

4. You are warmly invited to join Halle &
Kathy August for Nica Night
Saturday, Dec. 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Celebration Hall
There will be a Nibble of Nicaragua and a Dessert Auction. Proceeds
benefit Alongside Ministries Scholarship Program
Outdoor Adventures Christmas Outing
Saturday, December 15
Join us on our next adventure to watch the Christmas Ships and then visit
the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 15. Contact Bob or
Sandy Clemence at 360-668-9002

5. Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank
This Week's Needs:
Spaghetti sauce
Hamburger Helper
Rice-a-Roni
Peanut Butter
Tuna & Canned Meat
Canned Fruit
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

6. -
Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for week ended 12/02/2012 $ 14,524
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 9,400
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,556
Expenses, weekly avg. budget $ 10,214
Faith Promise Monthly Support:
Beginning Balance 11/1/12 $ 17,593
Total Pledges 2012-2013 $ 90,342
Received to date $ 6,523
Disbursed to date $ 7,150
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain requests call the Church Office at 425-483-5252 or email your

7. requests to wcumc@wcumc.org.
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.