The document summarizes the weekly events and news from Woodinville Community United Methodist Church. It discusses the first Sunday of Advent and hope in Christ. It also announces upcoming church events such as an Angel Tree gift sorting event, Prime Timers dinner, Nicaragua fundraiser, outdoor adventure, and food bank needs. The financial status and prayer chain requests are also included.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-12/02/2012
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"Advent 2012
The Hope of Christ"
The first Sunday of Advent 2012 is acknowledged by Rev. Lindsay Eklund
and her family as she lights the first candle of Advent - the candle of
Hope.
Pastor Rick Vinther led an inspiring service as he spoke of the "comings"
of Christ. Advent indicates that something remarkable is coming, but
God is always coming into our life as evidenced by:

2. His earthly birth 2,000 years ago.
His continually coming to us through the Word.
His coming in final victory (the Second Coming).
The reality of God's presence and "comings" into our lives is proven by
the historical evidence and celebration of Christ's coming to fulfill the
long awaited promise, the personal transformation He brings to our
lives, and God's promise of the Second Coming.
These realities combine to affect our daily lives in many ways.
The give us a solid foundation for our faith.
They give us power and confidence to live a life free of fear and
filled with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
They give us joy and hope in knowing that God fulfills His
promises and that we will live with Him forever.
That is the HOPE OF CHRIST. And that is the HOPE OF ADVENT.
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 12/5
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 12/3
"Eight Fundamental Truths" Bible Study for Men and Women, 2:00
PM, Memorial Room (Last class in Dec.)
Talk Time - 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Men of Integrity -7-9 PM, Memorial Room
Tuesday - 12/4
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Bible Study, 9:45 AM, Room 10
Wednesday - 12/5
Choir Practice - 7:15 PM, Sanctuary
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 12/6

3. Friday - 12/7
Saturday - 12/8
Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH
Sunday - 12/9
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
EAGLE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Caring for Children and Families of Inmates
Angel Tree Christmas 2012
Join us for Sort Night on Friday, December 7, 6 pm.
Everyone in your family can get involved in showing kids unforgettable
lessons about the real meaning of Christmas. Help us sort over 1500 gifts
to be delivered to inmate children. at Eastside Foursquare Church,
Bothell, WA. Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent.
Volunteers are also needed for our Delivery Team on Saturday,
December 8.

4. Prime Timers Dinner
Friday, December 14
All are invited to join us for a special Catered Dinner and Christmas
Program featuring a brass quartet on Friday, December 14 at 6:00 PM in
Celebration Hall. Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased at
the sign-up table in the foyer or by calling the Church office.
You are warmly invited to join Halle &
Kathy August for Nica Night
Saturday, Dec. 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Celebration Hall
There will be a Nibble of Nicaragua and a Dessert Auction. Proceeds
benefit Alongside Ministries Scholarship Program

5. Outdoor Adventures Christmas Outing
Saturday, December 15
Join us on our next adventure to watch the Christmas Ships and then
visit the Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 15. Contact
Bob or Sandy Clemence at 360-668-9002

6. Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank
This Week's Needs:
Tomato sauce
Peanut Butter
Tuna
Canned Fruit
PLEASE NOTE that The Storehouse Food Bank will be providing a
dozen cookies to our clients for Christmas. If you would like to
bake cookies, we need them by Dec. 17th. Don't like to bake?
You can hire our youth to bake them for you. Two dozen cookies
for $25. It will help the youth and be a treat for our Food Bank
clients.
We are also getting a large quantity of hamburger on Dec. 7 and
we need a crew to package it for freezing. We will meet in the
kitchen in Celebration Hall at noon on Dec. 7th.
Contact Della at dellahaug@hotmail.com or 425-483-1391 with
questions or to sign up. Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

7. -
Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for week ended 11/25/2012 $ 7,274
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 9,292
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,392
Expenses, weekly avg. budget $ 10,214
Faith Promise Monthly Support:
Beginning Balance 11/1/12 $ 17,593
Total Pledges 2012-2013 $ 90,342
Received to date $ 6,208
Disbursed to date $ 7,150
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chain requests call the Church Office at 425-483-5252 or email
your requests to wcumc@wcumc.org.
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.