Weekly News from WCUMC-8/10/2014

“Our Awesome God of Creation” Psalm 8

Pastor Rick Vinther preaching

Psalm 8 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! You made your glory higher than heaven! From the mouths of nursing babies you have laid a strong foundation because of your foes, in order to stop vengeful enemies. When I look up at your skies, at what your fingers made-- the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place -- what are human beings that you think about them; what are human beings that you pay attention to them? You've made them only slightly less than divine, crowning them with glory and grandeur. You've let them rule over your handiwork, putting everything under their feet-- all sheep and all cattle, the wild animals too, the birds in the sky, the fish of the ocean, everything that travels the pathways of the sea.

LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! There is MAJESTY in God’s name - EVERYWHERE! Psalm 8:1a LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! God’s Glory is greater than anything or anyone! Psalm 8:1b …You made your glory higher than heaven!

His existence is evident throughout His Creation! Psalm 8:3 When I look up at your skies, at what your fingers made— the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place … Romans 1:20 Ever since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities— God's eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, because they are understood through the things God has made. So humans are without excuse... God’s love for us is beyond our comprehension! Philippians 2:6-8 Though he was in the form of God, he did not consider being equal with God something to exploit. But he emptied himself by taking the form of a slave and by becoming like human beings. When he found himself in the form of a human, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Romans 5:8 God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us. _______________________________________________________________

For Personal and Group Reflection 1. What are your thoughts when you read the statement in verse 1, “You made your glory higher than the heaven!”? What is David saying about God? 2. How is God’s majestic name linked with praise “from the mouths of nursing babies”? How does such praise stop vengeful enemies? 3. Think of those times you’ve looked up at the stars on a clear night. Or when you’ve looked at the mountains… or the vastness of the ocean. How do you feel about God at those times? 4. Considering the vastness of His creation, do you feel important to God? Discuss how… or how not. 5. How are humans “only less than divine”? What does that mean? 6. Psalm 8 tells us that God has ordained humanity to rule over His handiwork. What are our limits and responsibilities with His creation? Can we do anything we want with it? Explain. 7. Restate, in your own words, verse 9, that reads, “Lord, our Lord how majestic is your name throughout the earth.” Next Week – A Time of Praise and Thanksgiving in our Church family

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 8/17

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Monday - 8/18

Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Room 9

Tuesday - 8/19

Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room

Wednesday - 8/20

Thursday - 8/21

Worship Team Rehearsal

Friday - 8/22

Saturday - 8/23

All Church Family Retreat at Lake Crescent begins

Sunday - 8/24

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

10:30 AM Worship Service

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

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. ITS 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

You Have an Opportunity to Help With the Sky

Family

This wonderful group will be with us for two concerts. They will need housing for the evenings of Sept. 3, 4 and 5. There are 2 couples (one with a baby), 2 single guys and 4 single girls. We will also serve them dinner on Sept. 4&5. If you can help with the meals or would be able to provide a room or rooms for any of them, please sign up at the display in the foyer. For details, contact Brad Maynard, 425-7888-8938.

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

Do You Like to Sing?

We are looking for singers, young and old, soprano, alto, tenor and bass, to join the Church choir. Practice begins Wednesday, September 10 at 7:15 pm in the sanctuary. Want moe information? Contact Deni Johnson425-488-1257 or Lynette Maynard 425-788-8939.

Part-Time Assistant Youth Director Needed

We are looking for a person who would be interesting in working with teens at our church--possibly someone who would like to work with youth as an eventual career. This position would be approximately 20 hours a week. A job description is available in the church office. For more information contact Kim Knudsvig at crossfirelife@gmail.com or the church office.

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 8/10/14 $ 7,159

Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 0,146

Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,548

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 - 8/10/14 $ 72,292

Disbursed 11/1/13 - 8/10/14 $ 67,897

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.