Weekly News from WCUMC-6/01/2014

"Don't Just Stand There”

Acts 1:10-11 (New Living Translation): As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men suddenly stood among them. “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!

The Ascension

a. An important part of our Christian belief system

b. Tells us about the nature of Jesus.

c. Tells us about his relationship to the Father, Spirit.

d. End of one chapter but the beginning of another.

e. And he is coming back! The challenge from Jesus

a. Accept that his work is complete b. Accept the gift of the Holy Spirit c. Live a transformed, abundant life connected to God d. Help others to do the same

The support of the Spirit a. The only way that we can be holy b. The only way that we can be close to God c. The only way that we can bring others into the Kingdom

The opposing challenge of our nature a. We are easily distracted by the world b. We easily forget what God has done for us c. If we do remember, we often fixate on past glories

The support of others can help a. Hold us accountable b. Offer honest examples of Christian living c. Remind us of our own testimonies d. We have a rich heritage of small group success!

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 6/01

After Church Picnic, Gathering Place & Outside Play Area

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

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

Monday - 6/02

Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Rooms 10 & 11

Tuesday - 6/03

Women's Bible Fellowship Spring Brunch

Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room

Wednesday - 6/04

Thursday - 6/05

Friday - 6/06

Saturday - 6/07

Sunday - 6/08

Following God Sunday School Class , 9:00 AM

Open Door Class resumes on 6/22

Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship

10:30 AM Worship Service

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Spring Baby Bottle Campaign

Join with us and support women in our community facing unplanned pregnancies by participating in our church's campaign.

Pick up a baby bottle, fill it with you spare change, cash, or a check, and return it on Father's Day, June 16.

Outdoor Adventures

Dungeness Spit Kayaking-

Hiking-Camping Trip

Friday - Sunday, June 13-15

We camp at Dungeness Recreation area near Sequim, on Friday and Saturday nights (we have camping equipment for newbies). On Saturday, half our group kayaks to the lighthouse at the end of the spit while the other half hikes out (about 5 miles). Then we switch off and the other half kayaks back while the kayakers hike back - a full body workout in a beautiful location.

On Sunday, we break camp and have an outdoor worship service. Afterward, for those interested, they can go see the animals at the Olympic Game Farm. Warning: This is no zoo. You get up close and personal with buffaloes and other impressive animals (like grizzly bears). Then it's back home on the ferry.

Cost: $20 per person for camping, $2 per family to go out on the Spit, plus ferry fee, plus Olympic Game Farm Charges ($12 per adult, kids under 5 are free).

NOTE: This is Father's Day weekend so keep that in mind.

You can skip the kayaking and hike both ways or just part way. It's a beautiful location no matter how far you go.

This is a popular trip so sign up soon. $10 deposit to reserve your spot. You may write a check to the church and note on the check "OA Dungeness Spit Trip". For more information, contact Bob Clemence (360-668-9002) or David Snook (425-420-6641)

Prime Timers Dinner

Friday, June 13

6:00 PM

You are invited to a special program featuring Dick Zornes sharing a special devotional message along with group singing and other activities. Dinner entree will be provided. Sign up for side dishes in foyer.

Vacation Bible School 2014

June 23 - 27

Join the Wilderness Escape Team

Sandal Sticther

Butter Churner

Musician (making tambourines)

Weaver

Rope Maker

Camp Cleaner

Camel Herder (making bell necklaces)

Moses (story teller)

Malachi (story teller)

or

Tribe Leader

Contact the church office to learn more about how you can make this summer a special "escape'" for our children. 425-483-5252

FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Do you like meeting new people? Do you like praying for people's needs? The Woodinville Storehouse is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to coordinate teams once or twice a month while the food bank is open. Duties include coordinating teams, interviewing and registering new clients, collecting prayer requests and praying with clients.

Contact Della at 425-483-1391 or dellahaug@hotmail.com.

STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK

Chili Cereal Peanut Butter

Ravioli Hamburger Helper

Imagine No Malaria

The United Methodist Church is challenging each of us to save at least one life for each member of our families before the Annual Conference, June 19-22.

How many lives could you save? It will take many gifts, both large and small, to meet our goal.

Here’s how you can donate: • Send a text message to 27722 and a $10 donation will be added to your phone bill. The words in your text message help your donation be credited to your conference: MALARIA PNW for Pacific Northwest. • Donate online at imaginenomalaria.org. Make sure to select your local church so that your congregation will get credit! • Make checks payable to Imagine No Malaria with your church’s name in the memo line, and mail them to: UMC-- Imagine No Malaria P.O. Box 440544 Nashville, TN 37244- 0544 • Give to your local church, and treasurers can send directly to the address above.

When you donate to Imagine No Malaria, 100% of your donation reaches the people who need it most. That’s because the campaign’s

administrative expenses are covered by a grant from the Gates Foundation.

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, wk ending 5/25/14 $ 6,297

Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 10,109

Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,867

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 - 5/25/14 $ 53,334

Disbursed 11/1/13 - 5/25/14 $ 54,398

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 church.

779,54910,106

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.