Weekly News from WCUMC-8/10/2014

“It's dangerous to listen to God, He might not tell us what we want to hear"

A Special Message from Jeremy Ellington

Today we were treated to a special message from Jeremy Ellington, a missionary to India that we have supported for several years.

Jeremy challenged us that we must listen to what God has to say, even though it may not be what we want to hear.

Sometimes we hear but we don't really listen.

Sometimes we listen but we don't do what God asks. Sometimes we listen but we don't believe.

Jeremy cited an example from Jeremiah where the Israelites said they were open to God's wishes, but in the end were not willing to obey.

Jeremiah 42:19 - 22

You who survive from Judah, the LORD has told you: Don’t go to Egypt. Know without a doubt that I have warned you this day. You are putting your lives at risk by sending me to the LORD your God, saying, “Pray for us to the LORD our God; tell us everything the LORD our God says, and we’ll do it.” Today I have told you, but you still haven’t obeyed all that the LORD your God has sent me to tell you. So know without a doubt that you will die by war, famine, and disease in the place you yearn to go and live.

We must always be open to what God has to say and obey His wishes.

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 8/10

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Monday - 8/11

Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Room 9

Tuesday - 8/12

Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room

Wednesday - 8/13

Thursday - 8/14

Memorial Service for Mary Harvey, 2:00 PM, Sanctuary

Friday - 8/15

CARE DAY at Bothell High School

Saturday - 8/16

Celebrate Woodinville (sign up to give out cold drinks in the afternoon)

Sunday - 8/17

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

10:30 AM Worship Service

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Memorial Service for Mary Harvey

Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2:00 PM

Mary Harvey, a beloved, long-time member of WCUMC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 30.

A memorial service will be held to honor her memory on Thursday, August 14 at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary. All are invited to attend.

Please pray for William and the family.

What if . . . all the resources your neighbors may need came together for

one day?

Care Day

Friday, August 15

Bothell High School

10 AM - 4 PM

Care Day is powered by local service agencies, churches, community groups, and YOU! They especially need help with the afternoon shift (noon - 4:00 pm). You can help people check in, escort guests & their families through providers’ booths, help with childcare, food service or goods hand-out.

Show your community you care by signing up at www.careday.net, then click on “Volunteer at Care Day.”

Thanks to everyone who has donated to the Sock Drive!

We’ve collected more than 275 pairs of socks! These will be given to the men, women, children and teenagers who come to Care Day. Each pair of socks will have a label that says “A Gift for You from Woodinville Community Church.”

We are accepting new socks for any age until August 1. We could especially use socks for women and teen-age girls.

Sock-sorters and Labelers Needed If you would like to help sort, bag and label socks for the Care Day give-away, please contact Evelyn Carlson at ecarlson@wcumc.org.

All Church Family Retreat

Camp David Jr. on Lake Crescent

August 23-26

Join us as we relax in the beauty, experience new adventures, share with friends and family, and trust more in Christ as we learn together. IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER.

$125 - Adults $65 Kids (6-12) Free( children under 5)

FAQ Sheet available on display in foyer. For more info, contact Kim Knudsvig, DeAnna Ankrum, or Evelyn Carlson 425-483-5252 or email Kim at crossfirelife@gmail.com

September 4 and 5 7:00 PM

Woodinville Community United Methodist Church

Fall Women's Bible Studies

Knowing God by Name

Wednesday Women's Bible Study

9:30 - 11:00 AM, beginning September 10

Questions, or to sign up, please contact Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org.

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Tuesday Women's Bible Fellowship

A nondenominational Bible Study to encourage one another as we worship God and study His Word.

New study begins on Tuesday, September 9.

Please sign up in the foyer. For more information, contact Sandy Clemence 425-486-0762

FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE

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

Rice-a-Roni Cereal Canned Fruit

Hamburger Helper

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, wk ending 8/03/14 $ 13,374

Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 10,138

Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,668

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 - 8/03/14 $ 72,079

Disbursed 11/1/13 - 8/03/14 $ 57,894

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.

Prayer Chain Requests

Prayer Chain requests call Barbara Clark 425-483-3885 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.