Weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-
5/22/2016
A Look at the Heart and Mind of Jesus
A Sermon Series on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
“From Appetite Suppressant
to Appetite Displacement”
Matthew 5:6
May 22, 2016
Worldly Hunger and Thirst versus Hunger and Thirst for God’s
Righteousness
“... the world around us works so hard to do two competing things.
On the one hand, everything around us attempts to cultivate a
voracious appetite within us for whatever the thing of the day

2. happens to be—particularly when it comes to food. On the other
hand, an entire industry has sprung up whose chief goal is to help us
curb our appetites. The kingdom of the world knows two speeds:
indulgence and avoidance.
The Kingdom of God offers us a third way. I wouldn’t call it a middle
way because the Kingdom of Heaven operates on a different plane
than the kingdom of the world. The Kingdom Jesus is building
subverts the ways of the world not by proposing some kind of
moderation somewhere between indulgence and avoidance. Jesus is
not interested in suppressing our appetites but in displacing them.
What if the greatest craving in our life was the craving for
righteousness?
(From Seedbed Daily Text on Matthew 5:6, by JD Walt)
Matthew 5:1-6
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.
5
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6
Blessed are
those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be
filled.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.
When Jesus called his followers to have a passionate hunger and
thirst for righteousness… what did He have in mind?
A hunger and thirst for TOTAL RIGHTEOUSNESS!!
Personal righteousness
AND
Social righteousness
“‘Happy are those who hunger and thirst for total righteousness’ –
the whole, demanding package, the whole wonderful, transforming
way of life. You see most of our righteousness is too fragmentary.
We want righteousness where it’s convenient, but we aren’t too
excited about becoming righteous people.
(J. Ellsworth Kalas, “The Beatitudes from the Back Side”, p. 49)
Matthew 16:24-25
24
…Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me,
he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25
For
whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life

3. for me will find it.”
For Personal or Group Reflection
1. What does the idea of a ‘hunger and thirst for righteousness” mean
to you?
2. Are you interested in becoming this kind of person and living in
this kinds of relationship with God and others? Explain.
3. This is not easy. That’s why we have to begin with poverty of spirit
and the mourning of brokenness and becoming a meek kind of person.
Where are you in that process?
4. How deep is your hunger and thirst for this kind of
righteousness? Explain.
Next Week – “Why Mercy Means So Much More Than, ‘Please Don’t Hurt Me.’” - Matthew
5:7
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 5/22
 Worship Service, 10:30 AM
Monday - 5/23
 The Truth Project, 6:30 PM, Celebration Hall
Tuesday - 5/24
 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 - 5/25 - Lifetouch Pictures
 Crossfire Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 5/26 - Lifetouch Pictures

4.  Short term Mission Team leaves for Idaho
Friday - 5/27 - Lifetouch Pictures
Saturday - 5/28 - Lifetouch Pictures
Sunday - 5/29
 Short term Mission Team returns from Idaho
 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 have almost reached our socks goal, but are in GREAT NEED of
underwear for men, women, AND boys.
Please place your donations in the bins that are located in the
foyer.
LAST DAY TO DONATE IS SUNDAY, JUNE 4.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CARE DAY - CONTACT CAREDAY.NET.
Thank you for your support.

5. Vacation Bible School - July 19 - 21
On July 19 - 21, we'll go deep into God's Word together. We need
volunteers to lead groups, organize games, tell Bible stories, create
crafts, feed masses and decorate.
This will be a 3-day evening VBS.
5:30 - Dinner
6:20 - Opening
8:30 - Closing
This is a VBS where families can get involved and work together with
their children.
Ages - Pre-school to 5th Grade
Cost: FREE.
Register at www.woodinvillechurch.org.
Questions? Contact Karli at karli@woodinvillechurch.org.

6. 2016 Baby Bottle Campaign
Our Spring Baby Bottle Campaign benefiting Care Net Pregnancy &
Family Services of Puget Sound begins today. Pick up an empty
bottle and fill it with spare change. Return on Father's Day.
We thank you for your support. Your gifts go directly to Care Net
Centers, to reach more families. Pregnancy testing, ultrasounds,
parenting education, childbirth education, STI screenings, abortion
recovery and more are offered at no cost to clients.
Short Tern Mission Trip
Work Weekend in Cascade, Idaho with
Lesley & Steve Herzog
May 26 - 29
Would you like to:

7.  Serve in support of a wonderful ministry -YWAM
 Have a weekend away from the normal routine
 Be in a beautiful mountain setting
 Work hard, play little, talk much and have fun
 Fellowship and worship with other believers
Come join us for this opportunity to support our missionaries - Lesley
and Steve Herzog - n their ministry environment. We will leave
Thursday May 26, and return on Sunday, May 29.
Contact Brad Maynard for details - 206-999-4582.
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.

8. PRIORITY NEEDS FOR MAY - PAPER PRODUCTS
(TOILET PAPER, PAPER TOWELS, ETC.)
Church Staff Opening
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

9. 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
April, 2016
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 4/1/16 - $ 36,293
March Cash Receipts $ 36,764
Less Tithe on Income ($ 3,563)
Less April Operating Expenses ($ 39,532)
GF Cash Balance 4/30/16 $ 29,962
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2016 $ 77.085

10. Given to Faith Promise from Tithe Account $ 15,000
Total Available for 2016 Mission Support $ 92,085
Beginning Balance - Cash at 4/1/16 $ 20,473
Received 4/1/16 - 4/30/16 $ 5,618
Disbursed 4/1/16 - 4/30/16 ($ 6,992)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 3/31/16 $ 19,088
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.