Weekly News from WCUMC-11/10/2013

Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.

Living God's Grace in an Unbelieving World

A Sermon Series on 1 Peter

“A Faithful Life of Humility”

1 Peter 5:1-11

Therefore, I have a request for the elders among you. (I ask this as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ's sufferings, and as one who shares in the glory that is about to be revealed.) I urge the elders: Like shepherds, tend the flock of God among you. Watch over it. Don't shepherd because you must, but do it voluntarily for God. Don't shepherd greedily, but do it eagerly. Don't shepherd by ruling over those entrusted to your care, but become examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive an unfading crown of glory. In the same way, I urge you who are younger: accept the authority of the elders. And everyone, clothe yourselves with humility toward each other. God stands against the proud, but he gives favor to the humble. Therefore, humble yourselves under God's power so that he may raise you up in the last day. Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you. Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. Do so in the knowledge that your fellow believers are enduring the same suffering throughout the world. After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, the one who called you into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will

himself restore, empower, strengthen, and establish you. To him be power forever and always. Amen.

Faithful Christian leaders commit to grow in a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ

Peter submitted to Christ and was willing to learn and obey all that God had for him.

Peter had a desire to please Christ and Christ alone… setting an example for all people under his care.

Peter gave the Church 3 biblical principles to obey in order to glorify God in the midst of their trials: 1. Live a life of humility (vs. 5-7) I urge you who are younger: accept the authority of the elders. And everyone, clothe yourselves with humility toward each other. God stands against the proud, but he gives favor to the humble. Therefore, humble yourselves under God's power so that he may raise you up in the last day. Throw all your anxiety onto him, because he cares about you. 2. Be clearheaded and keep alert (vs. 8-9) Be clearheaded. Keep alert. Your accuser, the devil, is on the prowl like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith. Do so in the knowledge that your fellow believers are enduring the same suffering throughout the world. 3. Be hopeful (vs. 10-11) After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, the one who called you into his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself restore, empower, strengthen, and establish you. To him be power forever and always. Amen.

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Questions for Personal or Group Reflection: (1 Peter 5:1-11)

1. How does Peter describe himself in verses 1-4?

2. What are the qualities of a faithful pastor and leader?

3. How should congregations respond to and support their pastor(s)?

4. What advice/encouragement does Peter give for glorifying God in the midst of trials and challenges?

5. Why does God see pride as such a destructive sin?

6. How is submission an act of faith?

7. Describe in practical terms what it means to throw all our anxieties on to God. (Think of examples how you have or haven’t given your anxieties to God. What was the difference?)

8. What is the cause of many of your worries? 9. What steps of obedience will you take this week to live a life of

HOPE that Peters calls us to?

Next Week: “Thanksgiving: A Way of Life - Psalm 100, 150 Pastor Rick Vinther preaching

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 11/10

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Young Families Group, 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Memorial Room

Monday - 11/11

GO Team Meeting, 3:00 PM, Memorial Room

No Talk Time

Men of Integrity, 7:00 PM, Memorial Room

Tuesday - 11/12

Women's Bible Fellowship, 9:20 - 11:45 AM, Gathering Place Men's Bible Study, 9:45 - 11:15 AM, Room 10

Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room

Ministry Steering Team, 7:00 PM, Room 9

Wednesday - 11/13

Wednesday Women's Bible Study, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Memorial Room

Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM

Youth Group/Crossfire, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Crossfire Room

Choir, 7:15 - 8:30 PM. Sanctuary

Thursday - 11/14

Friday - 11/15 Saturday - 11/16

Men's Group Study, 7:30 AM. Celebration Hall

Geocaching Outdoor Adventure, 11:00 AM, Meet at Church

Sunday - 11/17 -

Adult Sunday School Classes, 9:00 AM

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

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Congregational Lunch & Conversation November 17, 12 Noon - 2:00 PM

All WCUMC members are invited to a special event to enjoy lunch and discuss our church finances.

Revel in the Excel Spread Sheets

Delight at numbers being crunched

Marvel in the nuances of the graphs

Most importantly, give us your input and feedback to our 2013 income and the 2014 budget development. We desire your comments.

Sincerely, Your Finance Committee

Bring Your Filled Shoeboxes to the Church by Sunday, November 17.

Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.

Deadline to turn in your filled shoebox is Sunday, November 17.

Questions? Contact Denise in the church office, or Kristin Gulledge - 425-488-4284 - artsymom@yahoo.com.

Outdoor Adventure Group

Geocaching Adventure

Saturday, November 16

Geocaching is the real world treasure hunt that's happening now. All around you there are 2,253,096 active geocaches worldwide. But we'll look for ones that are close by.

Meet at the church at 11:00 AM this coming Saturday. Bring GPS units if you have them (many smartphones do). But if you don't have one, come anyway and share with someone else. It's for all ages and the cost is free.

"Finding Bethlehem in the

Midst of Bedlam"

The Open Door Class invites you to join us at 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 24 as we take time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas with a 5-week Advent study.

Christmas or confusion, Bethlehem or bedlam . . . Which will you choose this year? The truth is, we don’t have to choose, because Christmas always happens right in the midst of our confusion. God breaks into our confusion and is made known in Jesus Christ.

That’s what this study is about––how Christ breaks into our chaos and confusion and brings Christmas––how Bethlehem always happens in the midst of bedlam.

This thematic Advent study for 2013 has five sessions. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, a focus for the week, and six daily Bible readings for personal devotional time during the week.

All are welcome. Books are $10. Contact Don Morgan at dsmorg2@comcast.net to order.

SOCK IT TO HOMELESSNESS

You can make a difference in the life of a homeless person.

Start collecting men's new white socks, and bring them in during our Open House Sock Drive Kick-Off

Sunday, October 20, 2013'1:30 - 3:00 PM

Operation Nightwatch

302 14th Ave S, Seattle, (between Jackson & Yesler)

We still need two additional teams (2 per team) for Panera Bread runs on Friday evening.

Pick up at Panera Bread in Woodinville.

Friday nights, 9:00 PM, after restaurant closes.

Transport bread to the Storehouse.

Re-package bread and shelve it.

Most teams serve 1 time per month.

It will take approximately 1 hour of your time.

A fun thing for a family to do together.

If you can help, please contact Della Haug at dellahaug@hotmail.com.

The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank will again be giving out Thanksgiving meals and turkeys to our clients.

Our Church has been asked to provide cranberry sauce and stuffing/dressing. Donations can be put in any of the donation bins located around the church. We will also be taking cash donations to buy the turkeys. Checks can be made out to the Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank and turned in at the office. Donations need to be turned in by November 17 for November 20 distributions.

At Christmas time, we will be giving away homemade cookies. If you

would like to make cookies, please contact Della Haug at 425-483-1391 or dellahaug@hotmail.com.

This Week's Needs:

Canned Fruit

Cereal Peanut Butter

Cranberry Sauce

Dressing/Stuffing

Thank you for your continued support.

www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

Church Administrative Assistant

Position Available

At the end of 2013, Denise Caldwell will be leaving her position as Church Administrative Assistant. We are grateful for her five years of dedicated service to this church, and will be having a reception in her honor in December. We will soon begin interviewing for a replacement. This is a part-time position of approximately 25 hours per week. An applicant needs to be a Christian who supports the vision of Woodinville Community United Methodist Church and its leadership team.

Job requirements include:

1. Ability to be hospitable, caring & helpful to callers and visitors to the office.

2. Demonstrated ability to organize multiple tasks concurrently and be detail oriented.

3. Ability to work in team situations as well as independently.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with correct grammar and spelling.

5. Proficiency in basic computer skills plus a willingness to learn new computer programs (knowledge of In-Design is a plus).

6. An eye for layout and design.

7. Basic bookkeeping skills.

Applications are available in the church office. Applicants may also submit a resume to Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org.

Eagle Outreach Ministries

Angel Tree Christmas 2013

Ever think about what happens to young kids when they see their Daddy or Mommy going to prison?

Now think about what you can do to make sure those children are not neglected for Christmas.

Help us provide gifts to more than 400 children who have a parent in prison.

Sign up in the narthex to shae the love of Jesus Christ with children and give them an unforgettable lesson on the real meaning of Christmas.

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, week ended 11/03/13 $ 17,349 Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,764

Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,746

Weekly average, budgeted expenses $ 10,413

Faith Promise Total Faith Promises pledged $ 90,342

Faith Promise beginning balance $ 21,016

Received as of 11/03/13 $ 84,542

Disbursed as of 11/03/13 $ 93,120

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.