Weekly news letter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-6/14/2015
Together in Conflict
Acts 15:9-11,19
Then some of the believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees
stood up and said, “The Gentiles must be circumcised and required to
keep the law of Moses.” The apostles and elders met to consider this
question. After much discussion, Peter got up and addressed them:
“Brothers, you know that some time ago God made a choice among
you that the Gentiles might hear from my lips the message of the
gospel and believe. God, who knows the heart, showed that he
accepted them by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as he did to us.
He did not discriminate between us and them, for he purified their
hearts by faith.
Now then, why do you try to test God by putting on the necks of
Gentiles a yoke that neither we nor our ancestors have been able to
bear? No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we
are saved, just as they are.”…. “It is my judgment, therefore, that we
should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to
God….”

2. I. The early church experienced conflict.
Acts 4:32- “All the believers were one in heart and mind….”
 Racial Tension & Abuse of Elders & Widows. (Acts 6)
 Martyrdom (Stephen Killed) (Acts 7)
 Persecution & Christians Scattered (Acts 8)
II. They witnessed the Holy Spirit work & church’s growth.
 Paul’s conversion (Acts 9)
 Dorcas is raised from the dead (Acts 9)
 Peter is miraculously released from prison (Acts 12)
 Both Jews and Greeks are believing
“In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things,
charity.” -Augustine
III. Real Issue of Conflict: Who is the Church For?
 Outsiders (Gentile Believers, pre-Christians, new Christians)
 Insiders (Jewish Believers, Christians, Church People)
IV. For the “Outsiders”
Acts 15:19
“It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for
the Gentiles who are turning to God….”
Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not
from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one
can boast.
Galatians 5:16-18
So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the
flesh. For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the
Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each
other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. But if you are led
by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
V. For the “Insiders”:
Romans 6:1-2
What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may
increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we
live in it any longer?
John 13:35
"By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have
love for one another"
Matthew 18:6
"If anyone causes one of these little ones--those who believe in me--to
stumble,
it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their
neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.

3. THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 6/14
 VBS Meeting, 12:15 Memorial Room
 Woodinville Evening worship service, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
Monday - 6/15
Tuesday - 6/16
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM. Memorial Room
Wednesday - 6/17
Thursday - 6/18
Friday - 6/19
Saturday - 6/20
 End NUBA Genocide - Chris Ward's Report, 12-4 OM, Celebration
Hall
Sunday - 6/21
 Adult Sunday School Class, 9:00 AM
 10:30 AM - Worship Service
You're Invited
Evening Worship Service Tonight
June 14 at 6:30 PM
Sanctuary
Don't miss it.

4. When's Your Birthday?
We won't tell anyone how old you are, but we do like to acknowledge
birthdays of our church family. If you would like to be added to our
database, please contact Judith at jlowbat@wcumc.org.
Mariners Game
Sunday, July 12
1:10 PM

5. Cost $12
Join other church members for an afternoon out at SafeCo Field.
Sign up in the Foyer by Sunday, July 5 to get group pricing
Did You Know the Spring Baby Bottle
Campaign Is Underway?
Please support the life-affirming pregnancy support services to
families in need. Pick up a bottle in the foyer, Take it home and fill it
with change, and return it on Father's Day, June 21.
Cross Culture - Thailand Trek

6. Vacation Bible School
We are still looking for volunteers. Join us as we trek across
Thailand, learning about a different culture and how God loves
EVERYONE all over the world.
Hear from our very own team that went to Thailand and spent time
with missionaries and kids your age!
WHEN: June 22-26, 2015
TIME: 9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
COST: $45
FAMILY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Ages 3 YEARS - 6th GRADE
Contact DeAnna Ankrum at 425-483-5252.
(Some scholarships are available)
The Storehouse Food Bank Is
Seeking New Volunteers
The Storehouse Food Bank is looking for volunteers
to pick up Panera Bread on Friday evening at 10:00
PM one Friday a month, take it home, and bring it
to the food bank at 9:00 AM on Saturday
morning. Volunteers are also needed to bag the
bread from 9:00 - 9:30 pm Saturday for our clients
to pick up that morning.
Panera has been a great partner of the Storehouse
Food Bank, and we need volunteers to continue this
partnership.

7. Storehouse Needs This Week:
 Canned Fruit
 Tomato Sauce
 Rice
 Peanut Butter
 Pasta (no spaghetti please)
 Dried Beans
Help Prepare Meals for the Homeless
Congregations for the Homeless (CFH) is an organization that works to
end homelessness on the Eastside. CFH volunteers pave the way for
homeless men to break the cycle of homelessness and lead a stable
and productive life. The heart of the shelter program is the volunteers
who coordinate space for the men to sleep, who bring meals for the
men to have every day of the year, and who donate their time and
money in order to make the men feel welcome, cared for, and
provided
for with food and other essentials.
We have the opportunity to be a part of this by providing lunches
and/or dinners! They have several dates in July where help is needed.
Would
you be interested in being part of a team to provide a meal or two?
Contact Evelyn Carlson at ecarlson@wcumc.org or 425-483-5252.
Note: We have noticed that we do not have everyone’s birthdays in
our

8. Financial Update
May, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 5/1/15 $8 ,613
March Cash Receipts $ 57, 128
Less Tithe on Income ($ 4,564)
Less March Operating Expenses ($ 45,294)
GF Cash Balance 5/31/15 $ 10,883
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2014-15 $ 91,845
Faith Promises Beginning Balance 11/1/14 $ 10,646
Received, 11/1/14 - 5/31/15 $ 53,279
Disbursed, 11/1/14 - 5/31/15 ($52,564)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 5/31/15 $ 11,361
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
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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.