This document is a weekly newsletter from the Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) providing information about upcoming events and services for the week of May 1st, 2016. It includes details about a sermon series on the Beatitudes, specifically focusing on the verse "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted". The newsletter also announces volunteer opportunities, staff openings, financial updates, and prayer requests.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-
5/01/2016
A Look at the Heart and Mind of Jesus
A Sermon Series on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
Mourning and the Comfort Beyond
Comfortable Matthew 5:4
May 1. 2016
Prophecy fulfilled through Jesus
Isaiah 61:1-3
1
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has
anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to
bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and
release from darkness for the prisoners, 2
to proclaim the year of the
Lord's favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who
mourn, 3
and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on
them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead
of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair…

2. Luke 4:21
“Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
Matthew 5:1-4
1
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat
down. His disciples came to him, 2
and he began to teach them,
saying: 3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. 4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted…
“those who mourn” must be understood in the kingdom context of
being “poor in spirit”… recognizing how much we desperately
need God.
Jesus speaks of those who “mourn after God”
(a mourning that grieves with God over the sins of the world)
Mourning and Comfort in the Scriptures:
Psalm 51:4, 10-12
4
Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your
sight… … 10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast
spirit within me. 11
Do not cast me from your presence or take your
Holy Spirit from me. 12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me….
Luke 19:41-42
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it 42
and
said, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring
you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.
John 16:20-22
20
I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world
rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy… 22
…Now is
your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and
no one will take away your joy.
Romans 7:24-25
24
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body
of death? 25
Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Philippians 3:18
I have often told you before and now say again even with tears,
many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
2 Corinthians 7:9-10
9
...I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your
sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God
intended and so were not harmed in any way by us. 10
Godly sorrow
brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret,
but worldly sorrow brings death.
Repentance ushers in God’s comfort
Authentic repentance of our sins brings the comfort of God that
assures us of forgiveness.

3. For Personal or Group Reflection
1.Sadness and mourning are not something we welcome, are
they? Why not? Why do we go to such lengths to build a world of
comfort around ourselves? What scares you about being a person who
mourns?
2.What would it mean to cease to work for our own comfort? What
would it look like to open ourselves up to mourning the brokenness of
our own lives and the brokenness in the lives of others?
3.Have you ever experienced being comforted from a source beyond
anything you had known before? What was that like?
Next Week’s Message - “Why ‘The Meek’ May Not Be Who We Think”, Matthew 5:5
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 5/01
 Worship Service, 10:30 AM
Monday - 5/02
Tuesday - 5/03
 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 - 5/04
 Women's Bible Study, 9:15 AM. Memorial Room
 Crossfire Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
 Choir Practice, 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Thursday - 5/05
 Prayer at the City flag pole - 12:00 Noon
 National Day of Prayer service, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary
Friday - 5/06
Saturday - 5/07
 Ladies Spring Tea, 2:00 PM, Celebration Hall
Sunday - 5/08

4.  9:00 AM - Adult Sunday School
 Children's Church, 9:00 AM, Crossfire Room
 10:30 AM - Worship Service
Help Show Our Community We Care
We are collecting all new socks and underwear for men, women, boys
and girls. We need your help. Please place your donations in the
bins that are located in the foyer.
On June 24, Care Day will bring together all the resources our
neighbors need - medical screening, dental care, hair cuts, veterans
services, DSHS, legal services, hair cuts, family portraits, and clean
socks and underwear.
We are also looking for volunteers to help on that day. Contact Don
Morgan for details at dsmorg2@comcast.net.
Thank you for your support.
National Day of Prayer - May 5

5. Join us at the Woodinville Flagpole at noon.
Special prayer service at 7 PM in Sanctuary.
PRIORITY NEED FOR APRIL IS PAPER PRODUCTS
Ladies Spring Tea
May 7 - 2:00 PM
You're invited to join other ladies, and to invite your friends, so that
we can all benefit from a good time with friends and fellowship.

6. Cost $5. Tickets will be available.
Would you like to host a table, help with food, or provide
childcare? Please contact the church office or sign up in the church
foyer.
Dates for our portrait sessions will be May 26-28. sign up online by
going to www.woodinvillechurch.org and look for announcement
about scheduling. Or, if it is difficult o sign up online, please go to
our sign up booth in the foyer after the service.
If unable to attend, please call 1-866-756-0281 9am-5pm EST.
Remember, the dates for our portrait sessions will be May 26-28.
Church Staff Opening

7. Woodinville Community U.M. Church is looking for enthusiastic
Director of Children’s Ministry who will lead our Children’s Ministry
for ages birth through fifth grade. This person will provide direction
and vision for the Children’s Ministry team; recruit, train and develop
leaders in this ministry area; provide oversight for children’s Sunday
School and Children’s Church, summer programs and special events.
This is a part-time position: 25 hours per week.
Requirements:
1. Give testimony and life witness of (1) being a committed believer
in
Jesus Christ, (2) spiritual gifts relevant to leadership of this ministry,
and (3) a deep genuine love for children and young families.
2. Preferably have an educational background in Christian Ministries
or related field, or ministry experience that is appropriate to these
responsibilities, along with a continuous desire to be learning in
order to become a more effective leader of children and young
families.
3. Be a stable, mature and growing Christian.
4. Have a desire to teach and mentor children with patience and an
accepting heart.
5. Be committed to teamwork within the Children’s Ministry
Department
as well as with other staff and lay leaders within the church.
6. Understand the culture of the times and provide a relevant
teaching
mechanism to communicate with children in an age-appropriate
manner.
If you would like more details or would like to apply, please contact
Kim
Knudsvig at kimk@woodinvillechurch.org or call 425-483-5252.
Financial Update
March, 2016
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 3/1/16 - $ 34,651
March Cash Receipts $ 49,139
Less Tithe on Income ($ 4,586)
Less March Operating Expenses ($ 42,915)

8. GF Cash Balance 3/31/16 $ 35,289
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2016 $ 77.085
Given to Faith Promise from Tithe Account $ 15,000
Total Available for 2016 Mission Support $ 92,085
Beginning Balance - Cash at 2/1/16 $ 16,914
Received 3/1/16 - 3/31/16 $ 4,317
Disbursed 3/1/16 - 3/31/16 ($ 6,992)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 3/31/16 $ 20,473
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.