1. Weekly News from WCUMC-2/24/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"Extreme Makeover of the Mind"
'Basic Training for Followers of Christ
If we have the truth available to us but choose to ignore it, then we
are not living up to God's expectations and direction. We are lost.
Pastor Rick Vinther
In Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he admonishes them to not live the
ways of the world anymore (like the Gentiles).
"... they base their lives on pointless thinking, and they are in the dark
in their reasoning."
Ephesians 4:17-18
Paul reminds them that they [we] have learned a new way of living in
Christ
"... you didn't learn that sort of thing from Christ. Since you really
listened to him and you were taught the truth is in Jesus, change the
former way of life that was part of the person you once were,
corrupted by deceitful desires."
Ephesians 4:20-22
You are a new creation ... a new person in Christ.
"Instead, renew the thinking of your mind by the Spirit and clothe
yourself with the new person created according to God's image in
justice and holiness."
Ephesians 4:23-24
Paul identifies five different sins we are to avoid.

2. 1. Lying
2. Anger
3. Stealing
4. Foul words
5. Bitterness
Bitterness grieves God. Kindness, compassion and forgiveness pleases
God.
Be a bearer of Christ's Light by the "extreme makeover of your mind".
Next Week: “Imitators of Christ", Ephesians 5:1-20
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 2/24
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 2/25
"The WORD" Bible Study, 2:00 PM, Memorial Room.
Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Girlfriend Book Club, 7:00 PM, Rm. 9
Tuesday - 2/26
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Morning Bible Study, 9:45 PM, Room 11
SPR Meeting, 7:00 PM, Rm 9
Trustees Meeting, 7:00 PM, Rm. 10
Wednesday - 2/27
Women's Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Memorial Room
Choir, 7:45 PM, Sanctuary(after Ash Wednesday service)
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 2/28
Friday - 3/1
Saturday - 3/2

3. Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH
Sunday - 2/24
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
Have you ever gone up to someone that you know but could not
remember their name?
Please help all of us by wearing your WCUMC name badge at Sunday
worship. It will be a great help to all, especially to welcome our visitors.
If you do not have a name badge, please call the church office at 425-
483-5252 and we will order one for you. You can store your name badge
in the wooden cabinet in the Narthex.

4. Women's Bible Study
New Studies beginning in March
Tuesday Bible Study Outreach
New Study begins March 12
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Topic: Joshua: Putting God's Power to Work in Your Life
Location: Sanctuary Contact:
Heather Kreeck, 425-806-6945
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
New Study begins March 6
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Topic: Encountering God in the Psalms
Location: Memorial Room
Contact: Evelyn Carlson, 4250483-5252
Thursday Evening Bible Study
Time: 7:00 pm every other Thursday
Topic: Various passages and topics
Location: Clearview home of Jill Trott
Contact: Jill Trott, 360-668-9570
Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, will be coming to Overlake
Christian Church for a Church Awakening Conference on March 7 and 8.
Worship leader Fernando Ortega will also be there.
Thursday evening, March 7 is open to the general public. Tickets can
be purchased for $5 each.
The one-day conference on March 8 is for pastors, ministry leaders and
their spouses. Tickets for Friday are $30 each or $40 per couple. Get
more information and purchase tickets at www.churchawakening.com.

5. Outdoor Adventures
Skagit Valley Bird Watching
Saturday, March 9
Please sign up in the Narthex if you are interested. Contact Bob or
Sandy Clemence for details: 325-486-0762
Support Our Youth Fundraiser
Your purchase will help scholarship some of our Youth to Camp and other
Youth Activities. Get a $5 value for only $1. Check out the table in the
foyer.

6. Woodinville Storehouse Food
Bank
Get Involved with our Green Bag
Program
The Green Bag Program is a food collection program
that provides a steady supply of food to help feed the hungry in
our Eastside communities.
Supporters are the core of our program. Your generosity and
community spirit allow us to collect food for our less fortunate
friends and neighbors. An extra item or two each shopping trip is
all it takes to fill up your "cool green bag" for pick-up every other
month.
For more information, contact Della at dellahaug@hotmail.com or
206-999-1753.
This Week's Needs:
Pasta
Ravioli
Tuna
Tomato sauce
Chili
We have a Food Bank client who is having a baby boy at the end of
February and needs a crib or portable crib, a car seat and infant
clothing. Call the office if you have one of the larger items.
Please bring clothing directly to the office.
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

7. Prime Timers Dinner
Friday, March 8, 6:00 PM. CH
North to Alaska, the Yukon and the Arctic Circle
Come se a view of Alaska and beyond as the Clarks and Maynards share their
pictures from last summer, traveling up the Alcan Highway to Dawson City,
Yukon and over to Denali, Hyder, the Kenai Peninsula and beyond.
Corned Beef is the entree that will be provided. Sign up for a side dish at the
Display Table in the foyer on Sunday.
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Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for week ended 2/17/2013 $ 8,970
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 9,608
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,927
Expenses, weekly avg. budget $ 10,413
Faith Promise Monthly Support:
Beginning Balance 11/1/12 $ 21,016
Total Pledges 2012-2013 $ 90,342
Received to date $ 25,351
Disbursed to date $ 34,850

8. 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.
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.