Weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-4/5/2015
“Focusing on the Cross”
Hope for Today and Tomorrow
April 5, 2015
EASTER SUNDAY
John 20:1-18
Empty tomb
Early in the morning of the first day of the week, while it was still
dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had
been taken away from the tomb. She ran to Simon Peter and the other
disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the
Lord from the tomb, and we don’t know where they’ve put
him.” Peter and the other disciple left to go to the tomb. They were
running together, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and was
the first to arrive at the tomb. Bending down to take a look, he saw
the linen cloths lying there, but he didn’t go in. 6 Following him,
Simon Peter entered the tomb and saw the linen cloths lying there. He
also saw the face cloth that had been on Jesus’ head. It wasn’t with

2. the other clothes but was folded up in its own place. Then the other
disciple, the one who arrived at the tomb first, also went inside. He
saw and believed. They didn’t yet understand the scripture that Jesus
must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to the place
where they were staying.
Jesus appears to Mary
Mary stood outside near the tomb, crying. As she cried, she bent down
to look into the tomb. She saw two angels dressed in white, seated
where the body of Jesus had been, one at the head and one at the
foot. The angels asked her, “Woman, why are you crying?”
She replied, “They have taken away my Lord, and I don’t know where
they’ve put him.” As soon as she had said this, she turned around and
saw Jesus standing there, but she didn’t know it was Jesus.
Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you crying? Who are you looking
for?”
Thinking he was the gardener, she replied, “Sir, if you have carried
him away, tell me where you have put him and I will get him.”
Jesus said to her, “Mary.”
She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabbouni” (which means
Teacher).
Jesus said to her, “Don’t hold on to me, for I haven’t yet gone up to
my Father. Go to my brothers and sisters and tell them, ‘I’m going up
to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’”
Mary Magdalene left and announced to the disciples, “I’ve seen the
Lord.” Then she told them what he said to her.

3. THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 4/05 - Easter Sunday
Monday - 4/06
Tuesday - 4/07
 Women's Bible Fellowship, 9:00 AM, Gathering Place
 Men's Bible Study, 9:45 AM, Room 10
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM. Memorial Room
Wednesday - 4/08
 Women's Bible Study, 9:15 AM, Memorial Room
 Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
 Choir Practice, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Thursday - 4/09
 Outdoor Adventures Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Rm.
 Business as a Holy Calling (selected group), 7:30 PM, Room 11
Friday - 4/10
 Prime Timers Potluck Dinner, 6:00 PM, Celebration Hall
Saturday - 4/11
Sunday - 4/12
 Sonrise Service - 7:00 AM
 10:30 AM - Worship Service
 Evening Worship Service, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary

4. Prime Timers Potluck Dinner
Friday, April 10
Sing Along with the Gaithers
We will have the opportunity to listen and sing along with the
Gaithers. Come, enjoy and be blessed.
If you have not signed up to bring a dish, contact the church office at
425-483-5252. Please bring your own table setting.
Viewpoints on the Psalms
New Open Door Class
Begins Sunday, April 12
9:00 AM
Who wrote the Psalms and how did the historical situation effect their
writing? How does our understanding of Hebrew poetry influence our
interpretation of the Psalms? How were these songs originally used in
worship? Do they speak to us about Jesus Christ? These questions, and
more, will be discussed as we spend 13 weeks looking at the Book of
Psalms through the lenses of history, literature, and theology.
Written and led by Stan Watkins, this study will provide an opportunity
to look at the Psalms from a new perspective. You already own the
book we will use to study the Psalms––the Bible! Stan will also provide
notes to accompany each week’s lesson.
Please join us in Room 11 at 9 am on April 12!

5. Wednesday Women's Bible
Study
The Organic God: Fall in Love with God
All Over Again
9:20 Coffee in the Gathering Place
9:30 Study in the Memorial Room
Begins April 22
Do you long for a genuine encounter with God?
Through personal stories and scriptural insights, author Margaret
Feinberg invites you to enjoy a spiritual renewal.
In The Organic God, Margaret explores breathtaking glimpses of God's
character––His big-heartedness, kindness, beauty, mystery, and more––
inviting you to discover God in a healthy, refreshing way.
Come join us! Childcare provided.
Questions? Contact Evelyn Carlson for more information,
425-483-5252.
We would like to offer the Financial Peace University course this
fall. In order to do this, we need a knowledgeable facilitator.
Please contact the church office is you are interested in facilitating
this course. 425-483-5252.

6. Made a Difference in Someone's Life.
Woodinville Crop Walk
May 2, 2015
Let’s walk together to help end hunger in the world.
• Form a team. • Solicit pledges. • Walk for hunger.
A portion of proceeds goes to Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank.
STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK
 Hamburger Helper
 Tomato Sauce
 Cereal
Financial Update

7. February, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 2/1/15 $ 3,059
February Cash Receipts $ 48,525
Less Tithe on Income (4,836)
Less January Operating Expenses $ 45,656
GF Cash Balance 2/28/15 $ 1,092
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2014-15 $ 91,845
Faith Promises Beginning Balance 1/1/15 $ 13,989
Received, 11/1/14 - 3/15/15 $ 35,644
Disbursed, 11/1/14 - 3/8/15 ($38,836)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 3/8/15 $ 7,454
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 churc412n/a
Prayer Chain Requests
Prayer Chain requests may be called to Barbara Clark at 425-483-3885
or 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.