Jim Trott shared a message about how different cultures view God based on his experiences traveling. He discussed three main world views: 1) a guilt and innocence culture that sees God as a lawgiver and judge who forgives through faith in Jesus; 2) a shame and honor culture that sees God as a father who restores honor through Jesus' sacrifice; 3) a fear and power culture that sees God as a ruler and deliverer who defeats dark forces and transfers believers to his kingdom through faith in Jesus. The newsletter also announced upcoming church events, volunteer opportunities, and financial updates.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-4/26/2015
"Seeing God in Three World Views"
Jim Trott shared the message today by talking about how different
cultures view God. He talked about some of his experiences in
different countries, and how their culture impacted how they lived,
worked together, responded to personal interactions, and saw God.
In a Guilt and Innocence Culture, people see God as Lawgiver and
Judge. We are all sinners. Only He is sinless and just. God forgives
those who repent of their sins and believe in Jesus. We are saved by
faith as a gracious gift from God, not by our own merit.
In a Shame and Honor Culture, people see God as Father and Patron
who honors lowly mortals and humbles the falsely proud. He alone
stands about all things and beings. Those who give allegiance to Jesus
will receive a new status. Their shame is covered and honor restored
though His sacrifice.
In a Fear and Power Culture, God is seen as Ruler and
Deliverer. Dark forces exist, but God can protect all. He defeats
spiritual opposition and rules the world. People must turn from dark
powers and submit to Jesus as Lord. Believers are transferred from

2. the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of light.
Regardless of the cultural bias, all believers know that "I can't but God
can".
"For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has
destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility"
Ephesians 2:14
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 4/26
 Outdoor Adventures - Grey Whale Search
Monday - 4/27
Tuesday - 4/28
 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
 Trustees Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room 11
 Staff Parish Relations, 7:00 PM, room 9
Wednesday - 4/29
 Women's Bible Study, 9:30 AM. Memorial Room
 Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
 Choir Practice, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Thursday - 4/30
 Business as a Holy Calling, 7:30 PM, Room 11
Friday - 5/01
Saturday - 5/02
 Woodinville Hunger Crop Walk - Starts 10:00 AM at church
Sunday - 5/03
 Adult Sunday School classes, 9:00 AM
 10:30 AM - Worship Service

3. May 7 is National Day of Prayer
Please join us at NOON at the Woodinville City Hall Flagpole
In the evening, join us at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary for a Prayer
Service.
Help "Beautify" Our Church Gardens
Can you help keep our church garden areas weed-free this spring and
summer? Adopt a small area that you can weed on your own time
schedule. See Jim Clark for sign-ups and to answer questions you
might have.

4. Cross Culture
Vacation Bible School
Thailand Trek
Join us as we trek across Thailand, learning about a different culture
and how God love 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: $35 if registered by May 11, 2015
$45 after May 11
FAMILY DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Ages 3 YEARS - 6th GRADE
Financial Peace Facilitators Wanted
We would like to offer the Financial Peace University course this
fall. In order to do this, we need a facilitator.
You do not need to be knowledgeable in Financial Peace, just
available to lead.
Please contact the church office is you are interested in facilitating
this course. 425-483-5252.

5. Made a Difference On May 2.
Woodinville Hunger Crop Walk
May 2, 2015
Let’s walk together to help end hunger in the world.
A portion of proceeds goes to Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank.
• Join our WCUMC team. • Solicit pledges. • Walk for hunger.
This Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10, United Methodists are taking an
offering for Imagine No Malaria to show our love for our bothers and

6. sisters on the other side of the world. If you would like to contribute,
make a check to the church, and write Imagine No Malaria on the
memo line. Thank you for helping to save lives.
 $10 - Purchases one mosquito net
 $20 - Pays for the cost of food and treatment of anemia in a
pregnant woman with malaria
 $30 - Provides fifteen Rapid diagnostic Test Kits for malaria
 $50 - Delivers two impact Messages on health, education and
faith on UMC radio stations in Africa
 $75 - Provides medication to treat fifteen patients sick with malaria
Share the love. Save a life.
Learn more at imaginenomalaria.org
Important Notice from the Food Bank
The Storehouse Food Bank is now offering rice milk, almond milk and
soy milk on a regular basis as alternatives to regular milk for those
clients with food allergies and special needs diets. If you would like
to donate any of those items they can be placed in the regular
donation bins at the front or back doors of the church. Thank you for
blessing our community.
Other Storehouse Needs:
 Cereal
 Canned Fruit
 Tomato Sauce

7. Financial Update
March, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 3/1/15 $ 1,092
March Cash Receipts $ 57,116
Less Tithe on Income (5,649)
Less March Operating Expenses ($ 40,993)
GF Cash Balance 3/31/15 $ 11,566
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2014-15 $ 91,845
Faith Promises Beginning Balance 11/1/14 $ 10,646
Received, 11/1/14 - 3/31/15 $ 37,850
Disbursed, 11/1/14 - 3/31/15 ($38,836)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 3/31/15 $ 9,660
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 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.