This weekly newsletter from the Woodinville Community United Methodist Church (WCUMC) provides information about upcoming church services and events for the week of September 11, 2016. The main article discusses a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount and focuses on Jesus' teachings about not judging others. It contrasts the world's perspective on judging with fixing people or feeling better about oneself, and Jesus' perspective of focusing on one's own faults before judging others. The newsletter also lists other church group meetings, classes, volunteer opportunities, and financial updates.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-
9/11/2016
“Kingdom Living”
A Series on the Sermon on the Mount
"Judge Not... Seek God’s Way”
September 11, 2016
Matthew 7:1-12
The World’s Perspective on Judging Others:
Judging to FIX people
This fails because:
1. It doesn’t flow from a heart of love
2. It can be received as an attack
3. “Tearing down” without “building up”
4. Our judgment may be (and often is) wrong

2. Judging in order to FEEL BETTER about ourselves
 When we judge others, we feel superior to them
 Judging puts us on the moral high ground and diminishes those
we are judging
 Judgmental people either feel the worst about themselves or
mostly deny their own weaknesses.
The secret to learning how to dispense with judging others is by
asking, seeking, and finding God’s way.
Jesus’ Perspective on Judging Others:
If you judge someone,be prepared to be judged in return
Matthew 7:1-6
1
“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. 2
You’ll receive the
same judgment you give. Whatever you deal out will be dealt out to
you.
3
Why do you see the splinter that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye,
but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 4
How can you say to your
brother or sister, ‘Let me take the splinter out of your eye,’ when
there’s a log in your eye?
5
You deceive yourself! First take the log out of your eye, and then
you’ll see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother’s or
sister’s eye.6
Don’t give holy things to dogs, and don’t throw your
pearls in front of pigs. They will stomp on the pearls, then turn
around and attack you.
Don’t Judge… Seek God’s Way
Matthew 7:7-11
7 “Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and
the door will be opened to you. 8
For everyone who asks, receives.
Whoever seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door is
opened. 9
Who among you will give your children a stone when they
ask for bread? 10
Or give them a snake when they ask for fish? 11
If
you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how
much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who
ask him.
Treat others as you would like to be treated
Matthew 7:12
12
Therefore, you should treat people in the same way that you want
people to treat you; this is the Law and the Prophets.
For Personal and Group Reflection
1. One sign that you are a judgmental person is gossip. Do you talk
about others in less than edifying ways outside of their presence?

3. 2. If we are judged harshly by others for our convictions how do we
avoid returning the favor?
3. What keeps you from asking God for help?
4. How have you primarily imaged God in your past? King, Judge,
Father, other? What makes it hard for you to relate to God as an
intimate Father? How does your image of God affect your attitudes
toward others?
Next week– “Kingdom Living... Day by Day” - Matthew 7:13-29
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 9/11
 Open Door Class, 9:00 AM,
 Worship Service , 10:30 AM
Monday - 9/12
Tuesday - 9/13
 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
 MST, Finance, Trustees, and SPR Meetings, 7:00 PM
Wednesday - 9/14
 Women's Bible Study, 9:30 AM, Memorial Room
 Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
 Choir Practice, 7:15 PM. Sanctuary
Thursday - 9/15
Friday - 9/16
Saturday - 9/17
Sunday - 9/18
 Open Door Class and Ladies Book Club, 9:00 AM
 10:30 AM - Worship Service

4. Important Notice -
Office Hours Changing
New Office hours are in effect as of Monday, Sept. 12:
 Monday - Thursday 9-4, except Tuesday, when closed from
10:30 - 12:00 for Staff Meeting.
 Closed on Friday
Wednesday Community Night
Begins Sept. 21
Youth Group (grades 6-8), 6-8 PM, Begins 9-7
Pioneer Club Kids Program (age 3-grade 5), Begins 9-21,
Adult Community Group. Begins 9-21
Nursery Care available (0-2 Yrs.)
Come share a meal every Wednesday at 6 PM, beginning
September 21
Sunday Adult Fall Studies
OPEN DOOR CLASS - BEGINS SEPTEMBER 11
Jesus is the Question
by Martin B. Copenhaver
Jesus is the Question considers the
questions Jesus asks—what they tell
us about Jesus and, more importantly, what our responses might say
about what it means to follow Him.

5. Through Jesus’ questions, he modeled the struggle,
the wondering, the thinking it through that helps us
draw
closer to God and better understand, not just the
answer,
but ourselves.
The class is taught by Don Morgan
Room 11 downstairs
Contact Don Morgan for details and/or to order a
book.
dsmorg2@comcast.net
LADIES BOOK CLUB - BEGINS SEPTEMBER
18
Present over Perfect
by Shauna Niequist
Written in Shauna’s warm and vulnerable style, this
collection of essays focuses
on the most important transformation in her life,
and maybe yours too: leaving behind busyness and frantic
living and rediscovering the person you were made to be. Present
Over Perfect is a hand reaching out, pulling
you free from the constant pressure to perform faster, push harder,
and produce more, all while maintaining
an exhausting image of perfection.
The class is led by Kim Knudsvig
Room 9 downstairs
COMING IN OCTOBER
"Following God" Class, taught by Phyllis Zornes. Continuing a study
on the Book of Daniel. Join the exciting story as the principles of the
Bible become practical for us to truly follow God in our everyday life.
Coming in October - Memorial Room upstairs
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Begins on September 7

6. Set Apart
Holy Habits of Prophets and Kings -
A Study of 1 and 2 Kings
TIME: 9:30 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Memorial Room
Set Apart is a dynamic 12-week study of
1 and 2 Kings that examines the holy habits of
the prophets and kings who were set apart by
their close walk with God.
Each week we will explore the central story of one of these
intriguing men of God and the specific practice each observed, as
well as what the Bible teaches about this practice.
Study books will be available soon. .
Questions? Contact Evelyn Carlson, evelynlcarlson@gmail.com
or 425-481-7095.
CHILDCARE POSITION AVAILABLE
We are looking for a qualified person to care for 2-3 children from
9:30 - 11:30 AM on Wed.
Interested parties should contact Judith Batista at the church
office.
Confirmation Class
Begins Sept. 18 at 9:00 AM
Want to really explore God’s word? Interested in figuring out WHY we
believe what we believe and DO what we do in church?
Confirmation is an AWESOME way for Tweens and Teens to ask tough
questions and really come to understand their faith in a new and
LEGIT way.
Highly encouraged for students who were baptized as babies, but also

7. welcome to other students who want to learn more in depth about
the Bible and Methodist beliefs.
C
o-lab-orate--we work together (CO) to experiment and test scripture
and church history (LAB) and learn how to share what we find out
(ORATE).
Collaborate has 3 units of 15 weeks each. Unit 1 covers Methodist
beliefs, practices, and history and shows why they are still relevant
now. Units 2-3 overview the Bible.
karli@woodinvillechurch.org
Our Annual Fall Carnival will be on
October 29
There is a box ready in the foyer, so bring those candy donations in.
Want to help/be involved in this event? Contact Kim at
kimk@woodinvillechurch.org.

8. Priority Needs for September
 Chili
 Cereal
 Peanut Butter
Opportunities to Serve
Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank is looking for additional volunteers
for the following positions:
1. A team (such as a small group, Bible Study or Sunday School
Class) or individuals to serve clients 1x per month on the 4th
Saturday.
2. Substitute bread deliverers.
For details contact Della Haug 206-999-1753 or
dellahoug@hotmail.com
Financial Update
August, 2016
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 8/1/16 - $ 32,253
August Cash Receipts $ 44,307
Less Tithe on Income ($ 4,092)
Less August Operating Expenses ($ 43,084)
GF Cash Balance 8/31/16 $ 29,184
FAITH PROMISE - YEAR 2016
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 8/1/16 $ 14,196
Received 8/1/16 - 8/31/16 $ 7,986
Disbursed 8/1/16 - 8/31/16 ($ 6,992)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 8/31/16 $ 15,190

9. 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.