This weekly newsletter from WCUMC provides the church's schedule of events and needs for the week of November 18th, 2012. It encourages the congregation to follow Paul's "Thanks-Living Recipe" of acknowledging leaders, encouraging others, doing good, rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks. The newsletter announces an Advent study series, the Angel Tree gift drive, opportunities to volunteer or donate to local charities, and signups for a new church photo directory. It provides the church's financial snapshot and requests for the prayer chain.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-11/18/2012
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"Thanks-Living People
Every Day ... Every Moment"
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work
hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish
you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live
in peace with each other. And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn
those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the
weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back
wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other
and for everyone else. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in
all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not
put out the Spirit's fire.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-19
These words in Paul's first letter to believers in Thessalonica contain
what Pastor Rick calls "Paul's Thanks-Living Recipe"
Acknowledge those who work hard among you - support your
church leaders.
Encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with
everyone - we are all called to be a good neighbor
Make sure nobody pays back wrong for wrong - don't hold grudges
Always strive to do what is good for each other and good for
everyone else - love your neighbor
Rejoice always - let the Holy Spirit work within you
Pray continually - always be open to God
Give thanks in all circumstances - thanksgiving is a way of life for
those who are in Christ Jesus

2. Do not put out the Spirit's fire - remember that the fruit of the
Spirit is love, joy, peach, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Next week: Thanks-Living - Love & Hate - 1 John 4:7-21 and Proverbs 6:16-18
Pastor Rick Vinther, preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 11/18
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 11/19
"Who We Are in Christ" Bible Study for Men and Women, 2:00 PM,
Memorial Room
No Talk Time Tonight
Men of Integrity -7-9 PM, Memorial Room
Tuesday - 11/20
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Bible Study, 9:45 AM, Room 10
Wednesday - 11/21
Women's Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Memorial Room
No Choir Practice tonight
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 11/22
Happy Thanksgiving - Office Closed
Friday - 11/23
Office Closed
Saturday - 11/24
Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH

3. Sunday - 11/25
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
If you haven't yet made your Faith Promise Commitment to support
missions, cards are available in the bookcase in the foyer.
The Open Door Class invites
you to join us
for a special Advent series,
beginning 11/25 at 9:00 am,
Room 9.
Popular and beloved author J. Ellsworth Kalas
presents new insight into the biblical story of
Christmas. Kalas approaches the season through
the "back side"--through a unique starting point, a
creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor character.
Kalas’s creative approach both clarifies basic teachings and introduces
new possibilities of meaning, even for those who are most familiar with
the Christmas story.
Enriched with contemporary illustrations and personal experiences, this
volume will provide new perspectives.
J. Ellsworth Kalas is the author of more than thirty-five books. He has
been part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993,

4. formerly serving as president and now as senior professor of homiletics.
He was a United Methodist pastor for thirty-eight years and also served
five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council.
Please contact Don Morgan if you would like for us to order a book for
you. Books are $10. dsmorg2@comcast.net or 425-486-5064.
Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank
This Week's Needs:
Cereal
Pasta sauce
Peanut Butter
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

5. EAGLE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
Caring for Children and Families of Inmates
Angel Tree Christmas 2012
Once again, we are participating in this ministry to provide gifts to more
than 500 children who have a parent in prison. Everyone in your family
can help the love of Jesus Christ shine into a forgotten family's life and
provide some hope.
Stop at the Angel Tree table in the foyer. Select a gift suggestion to buy
for a child. Buy and wrap it, then return it to the Angel Tree table.
Volunteers are needed to sort gifts on Friday, December 7, 6:00 - 10:00
PM at Eastside Foursquare Church in Bothell. Volunteers are also needed
for our Delivery Team on Saturday, December 8.
Please return your wrapped gifts to the church
no later than December 2.

6. Available times are filling fast. Sign up now.
Photography dates: Nov, 29, 30, 31.
We are creating a new pictorial directory and we need you to help make
it complete! All families will receive a free 8 x 10 professional portrait
along with a printed directory just for participating.
Sign up in three convenient ways:
1. Schedule an appointment online at wcumc.org. Click on
Announcements, then Church Photo Directory.
2. Look for sign-up table in the Church foyer on Sundays.
3. Or, call Evelyn Carlson at 425-483-5252.
Don't miss out! Our directory won't be complete without you.
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

7. 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
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Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for period ended 11/11/2012 $ 10,819
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 9,397
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,371
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 $ 3,061
Disbursed to date $ --

8. 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.