Weekly News from WCUMC-10.26/2014

Here Am I

Isaiah 6

Trust and Obey

Kathy shared the story of how God prepared their hearts to go to Nicaragua, calling them to full-time mission work in 2002. They formed Alongside Ministries, not even sure of what that meant, but determined to “go and love the people of Nicaragua until they ask why.” The vision became God-sized as the ministry expanded from ministry in a small sports field to a major-league size footfall field, soccer fields, two basketball courts, library, computer room, and a soon-to-be completed swimming pool. They also have a lunch feeding program, a youth night, and a team ministry (host teams from churches).

Halle used a football analogy to explain how in order for a team to be successful, they have to play together as a team—each person has a role. It is the same in missions, we all have a role to play, whether it be prayer support, financial support, verbal or written encouragement or going on mission.

Like football players, we also need to know and study the playbook, the Bible.

We need to trust in the Lord, and not lean on our own understanding. (Psalm 3:5-6) Sometimes we will end up looking foolish, but we still need to obey. Look at:

Noah building a boat in a dry country

The Israelites marching around Jericho

David fighting Goliath with a sling

the Magi following a star

Peter stepping out of the boat to walk on water

Jesus wearing a crown of thorns

By faith, they obeyed and God worked miracles.

What adventure is God calling you to? If you claim Jesus Christ as your Savior, you can be assured he is calling you to an adventure. There are mission opportunities all around if you’re willing to step out. God is not looking for the qualified; he’s looking for the willing. The greatest stories in the Bible involve risk. If you’re not willing to risk, you’ll never get out of the boat. What are you willing to risk to advance God’s kingdom?

The most important commandment, Jesus said, is to “love the Lord your God with all your all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.”

Are you “all in” or just “partway in”? If we try and have one foot in the world and one foot in the Kingdom, we won’t make any progress… we’ll slip and fall. Let’s be “all in” and finish strong for the Lord.

Next week: We will be starting a new sermon series called Unstuck. First title in the series is Unimaginable.

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 10/26

Taco salad Lunch, 12:00 PM, Celebration Hall Nepal Short Term Mission Trip Departs

Monday - 10/27

Tuesday - 10/28

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

Staff Parish Relations Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room 9

Trustees Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room 11

Wednesday - 10/29

Women's Bible Study, 9:15 AM, Memorial Room

Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room

Spiritual Parenting Class, 7:00 PM, Room 11

Choir Practice, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary

Thursday - 10/30

Friday - 10/31

Fall Carnival, 6:00 PM, Downstairs

Saturday - 11/1

Sunday - 11/2 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

Adult Sunday School, 9:00 AM

10:30 AM Worship Service

Free Food + Fun Games + Prizes + Candy +

Costume Contest

Faith Promise Commitment

In dependence upon God, I will endeavor to give the amount designated towards the missions efforts of Woodinville Community UMC between November 2014 - October 2015. I understand that the Faith Promise is over and above tithes and offerings given to the general budget of the church and that the Faith Promise

does not include amounts I give directly to missionaries. I understand this is a faith agreement between God and me. $ ___________________________

GOOD NEWS. GREAT JOY. PACK A SHOEBOX FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!

Everyone is invited to make a child’s Christmas joyful this year!

Girls and boys in more than 150 countries have experienced the joy of

Christmas and heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, thanks to caring people like you who have packed over 100 million shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child since 1993. Multitudes of these children have given their hearts to Jesus, have been discipled, and are now ambassadors for Christ. When – Sunday, October 6 to Sunday, November 16 Where – Pick up a box and the “How to pack your shoebox” flyer at the display in the foyer. Please do not wrap the box. How – Choose age and gender for your box (Labels available at the display.) Fill shoebox with gifts (toys, school supplies, clothes, etc.). Pray! Ask God to use your gifts to show His love to the child who receives Bring the box back to the church by Sunday, November 16.

Prime Timers

A Celebration of Thanksgiving

Friday, November 14 at 6:00 PM in the Celebration Hall

Turkey Dinner Entrée will be provided.

Sign Up for Side Dishes in the foyer Sundays, November 2 & 9.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank is looking for individuals willing to commit 2 hours a month working with clients and teams. For more information contact Della Haug at 206-999-1753 or dellahaug@hotmail.com

STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK

Canned Fruit

Cereal Rice A Roni

617 items this week of our goal of 1000! Keep 'em coming! Only a few days left!

Are you stuck in a rut?

During November, our church is encouraging everyone to participate in a 4-week study called Unstuck. The Unstuck Bible Study has been designed to guide you out of the ruts and pitfalls that so often ensnare us all.

On Sunday morning, you will be inspired and equipped through powerful biblical teaching using a sermon series from "Rightnow" media. Then you will meet with others during the week to read scripture and discuss Sunday's topic.

If you would like to be in a small group for this series, please contact the church office. This is a 4-week commitment.

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, wk ending 10/19/14 N/A

Income, weekly avg, year-to-date N/A

Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date N/A

2014 weekly budgeted expenses $ 9,896

Faith Promise

Total Faith Promises pledged, 2013 - 14 $ 90,560

Faith Promise Beginning Balance $ 12,439

Received 11/1/13 - 10/19/14 $ 88,766

Disbursed 11/1/13 - 10/19/14 $ 93,970

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 churc412n/a

Prayer Chain Requests

Prayer Chain requests may be called to 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.