Weekly News from WCUMC-9/08/2013

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 New, Living Hope”

1 Peter 1:1-12

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s chosen strangers in the world of the diaspora, who live in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. God the Father chose you because of what he knew beforehand. He chose you through the Holy Spirit’s work of making you holy and because of the faithful obedience and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May God’s grace and peace be multiplied to you. May the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed! On account of his vast mercy, he has given us new birth. You have been born anew into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. You have a pure and enduring inheritance that cannot perish—an inheritance that is presently kept safe in heaven for you.

We have New Birth because of God’s initiative… He CHOSE us!!

The New Birth gives us a LIVING HOPE because our Lord Jesus Christ resurrected from the dead and is ALIVE right now!

Believers are guarded for Glory (v. 5) Through his faithfulness, you are guarded by God’s power so that you can receive the salvation he is ready to reveal in the last time.

God is FAITHFUL . . . He will guard us for our eternal place in

heaven!!

Believers are being prepared for Glory (vs. 6-7) You now rejoice in this hope, even if it’s necessary for you to be distressed for a short time by various trials. This is necessary so that your faith may be found genuine. (Your faith is more valuable than gold, which will be destroyed even though it is itself tested by fire.) Your genuine faith will result in praise, glory, and honor for you when Jesus Christ is revealed. Believers can benefit from the glory NOW (vs. 8-12) Although you’ve never seen him, you love him. Even though you don’t see him now, you trust him and so rejoice with a glorious joy that is too much for words. You are receiving the goal of your faith: your salvation. The prophets, who long ago foretold the grace that you’ve received, searched and explored, inquiring carefully about this salvation. They wondered what the Spirit of Christ within them was saying when he bore witness beforehand about the suffering that would happen to Christ and the glory that would follow. They wondered what sort of person or what sort of time they were speaking about. It was revealed to them that in their search they were not serving themselves but you. These things, which even angels long to examine, have now been proclaimed to you by those who brought you the good news. They did this in the power of the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven.

Believers can: Love Him… NOW Trust Him… NOW Rejoice in Him… NOW Receive from Him… NOW

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(Reread 1 Peter 1:1-12) Questions for Personal or Group Reflection:

1. Why did Peter call his readers “strangers”… and how are believers “strangers” today?

2. In verse 2, what does each of the statements about the members of the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) mean?

3. How does Peter describe our spiritual birth?

4. How would you describe the HOPE we have that Peter talks about? What impact does that have on the trials you face?

5. How does the assurance of the sovereignty of God affect the way you face trials in life?

6. How can you respond to the trials you face in this life? Why? 7. How and why does this text (1 Peter 1:1-12) help you personally?

If not, why not?

Next Week’s message – “Can We Really Live a Holy Life?” 1 Peter 1:13 - 2:10 Pastor Rick Vinther preaching

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 9/8

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Monday - 9/9

Talk Time, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room

Men of Integrity Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM, Memorial Room

Tuesday - 9/10

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

Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room

Wednesday - 9/11

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 - 9/12

Friday - 9/13

Prime Timers Dinner & Game Night - CANCELLED

Saturday - 9/14

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

Sunday - 9/8

The Open Door Class, 9:00 AM, Room 11

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

Gathering in Honor of Rev. Lindsey Eklund, 12:00, Gathering Place

12:00 - 2:00 PM, All-Church cook-out and ice cream social Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

ATTENTION PRIME TIMERS:

The Fall Fellowship Gathering scheduled for Friday, September 13, has been cancelled. We will have our Game and Pizza night on October 11 instead. See you then.

The week of September 8 is filled with events and opportunities to connect:

Monday, September 9

Men of Integrity Planning Meeting

All men are invited to join our Bible Study and discussion group on Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Room. Come on Sept. 9 to help us plan our study and schedule.

Tuesday, September 10

Women's Bible Fellowship

Meets Tuesday mornings, 9:20 - 11:45 AM. Topic: Philippians, a study by Kay Smith. Sign up in the church foyer. Childcare available on request. Book cost: $8.00.

Men's Bible Study "The Harmony of the Gospels" study resumes on Tuesday at 9:45 AM in Room 10. Dick Zornes will be teaching.

Wednesday, September 11

Wednesday Women's Bible Study

Meets Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30 AM. Study: "Forever Touched: Significant Women in Jesus' Life". Sign up in the church foyer. Childcare available on request. Book cost: $7.00.

Choir Practice

Do you like to sing? Just us at our first choir practice on Wednesday, September 11, from 7:15 - 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Questions? contact Deni Johnson at 425-488-1257.

Fleece Needed.

Our church sewing group is collecting fleece to make hats for Operation Nightwatch in Seattle. If you have fleece you can donate, please bring it to the church office.

Warm Greetings Espresso Stand

We’re looking for coffee-loving, people-loving volunteers to work in the church coffee stand. Commitment can be weekly, monthly, or as needed, with after Service help most needed. Youth 14 and older are welcome. Please contact Mary Sutton at matermary@hotmail.com.

Outdoor Adventures

Get on Board with Outdoor Adventures as we board the Mount Rainer Scenic Railroad, Saturday, September 28.

The train operates on a scenic route from Elbe to Mineral. The ride lasts about 40 minutes each way. We spend approximately 45 minutes at our destination during regular excursions before returning to the depot. At the destination in Mineral, there is a collection of historic logging locomotives, rail cards, and equipment and camp buildings. Allow 2 hours for regular excursions.

We will carpool from the church at 9:00 AM, returning about 5:00 PM.

Cost: $25 - Make checks payable to the church with OA-Train on the memo line. You can bring a lunch to eat on the train or purchase one there.

Please sign up in the foyer as space may be limited.

The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank serves our community by serving practical needs, building relationships, and joining people in prayer. A weekly donation shopping list of needed items in always shown in our church bulletin and in this newsletter.

This Week's Needs:

Canned Veggies (no green beans) Tuna

Canned Meat

Thank you for your continued support.

www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

Would you consider making an impact in the life of a student?

We are looking for help with the youth ministry to pour the love of Jesus Christ into the lives of students aged 10-16. The latest Barna Study indicates that nearly half (43%) of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ

as their Savior do so before the age of 13. Almost two out of three (64%) of born-again Christians made that commitment to Christ before their 18th birthday.

You can help in many ways:

Chaperon retreats

Mentor student leaders

Lead weekly Crossfire events - play games, eat together, share the Gospel

Pray for our students

Teach "tweeners' Sunday School once a month

Contact Youth Director Kim Knudsvig for more info. 206-794-6871, or crossfirelife@gmail.com.

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Gift certificates to local restaurants and local activities Plus see a variety of cottages and apartments, visit with residents and enjoy the groovy festivities. So slip on your coolest threads and shades and come score some primo fun!

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, week ended 9/1/13 $ 11,998

Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,883

Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,990

Weekly average, budgeted expenses $ 10,413

Faith Promise Total Faith Promises pledged $ 90,342

Faith Promise beginning balance $ 21,016

Received as of 8/18/13 $ 61,865

Disbursed as of 8/18/13 $ 80,720

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.