Weekly News from WCUMC-9/01/2013

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

Sabbatical Reflections, Part 2 of 2

“Continuing coming to me…

and I will give you rest”

Last week we read in Matthew 11:28, how Jesus said, "Come to me… and I will give you rest." Resting in Christ is a lifelong process. He was saying to us, “CONTINUE COMING TO ME… and I will give you rest” Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a deserted place where he could be alone in prayer. Mark 1:35

Mark 1:35 is “sandwiched” between some very demanding healing and preaching activities. It stresses the necessity of a sacred rhythm of work and rest. "We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no imagination left for being. As a result, people are valued not for what they are but for what they do or what they have - for their usefulness." Thomas Merton

As we think about the importance of "coming to Jesus" for rest, please reflect on these questions:

1. Am I a human being… or a human doing? 2. Is my “busyness” drawing me closer to God? 3. Does God love me more for who I am… or for what I do?

It is important for us to slow down and "rest" with Jesus. Here are some practices and disciplines you can pursue for Faithful Sabbath Living?

Take Time in Scripture …

Take Time in God’s Creation …

Take Time in Silence …

Take Time for STOPPING …

Take Time for Awareness …

Next Week – Beginning a New Sermon Series on 1 Peter, “Living God’s Grace in an Unbelieving World” Pastor Rick Vinther

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 9/1

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Monday - 9/2

LABOR DAY Office Closed

No Talk Time

Tuesday - 9/3

Women's Bible Fellowship Leaders Meeting, 9 AM, Memorial Room

Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room

Wednesday - 9/4

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

Thursday - 9/5

Friday - 9/6 Saturday - 9/7

Sunday - 9/8 - CONNECTION SUNDAY

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

All-Church Cook-out and

Ice Cream Social

September 8, 12-2 PM

We are kicking off the fall church season with an all-church cook-out immediately following the Worship Service. Make this Sunday a good time to "reconnect" with friends and ministry leaders.

We will grill hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages in

the area adjacent to The Gathering Place and have an ice cream bar for the young and the "young-at-heart".

Connect with friends old and new

Meet ministry leaders

Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae bar

It's the perfect time to invite a friend (or two) to come to church!

If you would like to help with set-up, serving or clean-up, please contact Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org or 425-483-5252.

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.

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:

Rice

Rice-a-Roni Canned Veggies (no green beans) Tuna

Dried beans

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.

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, week ended 8/25/13 $ 8,123

Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,821

Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,662

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 $ 60,677

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.