This weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community United Methodist Church provides updates on church events and ministries for the week. It reflects on the importance of rest and slowing down to spend time with God, as exemplified by Jesus spending time alone in prayer. The newsletter announces upcoming events including a cookout, choir practice, Bible studies and opportunities to volunteer with youth ministry. It also provides a financial snapshot and prayer requests.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-9/01/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
Sabbatical Reflections, Part 2 of 2
“Continuing coming to me…
and I will give you rest”
Last week we read in Matthew 11:28, how Jesus said,
"Come to me… and I will give you rest."
Resting in Christ is a lifelong process. He was saying to us, “CONTINUE
COMING TO ME… and I will give you rest”
Early in the morning, well before sunrise, Jesus rose and went to a
deserted place where he could be alone in prayer.
Mark 1:35
Mark 1:35 is “sandwiched” between some very demanding healing and
preaching activities. It stresses the necessity of a sacred rhythm of work
and rest.
"We are so obsessed with doing that we have no time and no
imagination left for being. As a result, people are valued not for
what they are but for what they do or what they have - for their
usefulness."
Thomas Merton

2. As we think about the importance of "coming to Jesus" for rest, please
reflect on these questions:
1. Am I a human being… or a human doing?
2. Is my “busyness” drawing me closer to God?
3. Does God love me more for who I am… or for what I do?
It is important for us to slow down and "rest" with Jesus. Here are some
practices and disciplines you can pursue for Faithful Sabbath Living?
Take Time in Scripture …
Take Time in God’s Creation …
Take Time in Silence …
Take Time for STOPPING …
Take Time for Awareness …
Next Week – Beginning a New Sermon Series on 1 Peter,
“Living God’s Grace in an Unbelieving World”
Pastor Rick Vinther
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 9/1
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 9/2
LABOR DAY Office Closed
No Talk Time
Tuesday - 9/3
Women's Bible Fellowship Leaders Meeting, 9 AM, Memorial Room
Sewing Group, 6:30 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 9/4

3. Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Thursday - 9/5
Friday - 9/6
Saturday - 9/7
Sunday - 9/8 - CONNECTION SUNDAY
The Open Door Class, 9:00 AM, Room 11
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship
10:30 AM Worship Service
Tweeners Class for 5th-8th graders, 11:00 AM, Memorial Room
Gathering in Honor of Rev. Lindsey Eklund, 12:00, Gathering Place
12:00 - 2:00 PM, All-Church cook-out and ice cream social
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
All-Church Cook-out and
Ice Cream Social
September 8, 12-2 PM
We are kicking off the fall church season with an all-
church cook-out immediately following the Worship
Service. Make this Sunday a good time to
"reconnect" with friends and ministry leaders.
We will grill hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages in

4. the area adjacent to The Gathering Place and have an ice cream bar for
the young and the "young-at-heart".
Connect with friends old and new
Meet ministry leaders
Enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae bar
It's the perfect time to invite a friend (or two) to
come to church!
If you would like to help with set-up, serving or clean-up, please contact
Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org or 425-483-5252.
The week of September 8 is filled with
events and opportunities to connect:
Monday, September 9
Men of Integrity Planning Meeting
All men are invited to join our Bible Study and discussion group on
Mondays at 7:00 PM in the Memorial Room. Come on Sept. 9 to help us
plan our study and schedule.
Tuesday, September 10
Women's Bible Fellowship
Meets Tuesday mornings, 9:20 - 11:45 AM. Topic: Philippians, a study
by Kay Smith. Sign up in the church foyer. Childcare available on
request. Book cost: $8.00.
Men's Bible Study
"The Harmony of the Gospels" study resumes on Tuesday at 9:45 AM in
Room 10. Dick Zornes will be teaching.

5. Wednesday, September 11
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Meets Wednesday mornings, 10 - 11:30 AM. Study: "Forever Touched:
Significant Women in Jesus' Life". Sign up in the church foyer.
Childcare available on request. Book cost: $7.00.
Choir Practice
Do you like to sing? Just us at our first choir practice on Wednesday,
September 11, from 7:15 - 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary. Questions?
contact Deni Johnson at 425-488-1257.
Fleece Needed.
Our church sewing group is collecting fleece to
make hats for Operation Nightwatch in Seattle. If
you have fleece you can donate, please bring it to
the church office.

6. The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank
serves our community by serving
practical needs, building relationships,
and joining people in prayer. A weekly
donation shopping list of needed items
in always shown in our church bulletin
and in this newsletter.
This Week's Needs:
Rice
Rice-a-Roni
Canned Veggies (no green beans)
Tuna
Dried beans
Canned Meat
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org
Would you consider making an impact in the life of a student?
We are looking for help with the youth ministry to pour the love of Jesus
Christ into the lives of students aged 10-16. The latest Barna Study
indicates that nearly half (43%) of all Americans who accept Jesus Christ
as their Savior do so before the age of 13. Almost two out of three (64%)
of born-again Christians made that commitment to Christ before their
18th birthday.
You can help in many ways:
Chaperon retreats

7. Mentor student leaders
Lead weekly Crossfire events - play games, eat together, share
the Gospel
Pray for our students
Teach "tweeners' Sunday School once a month
Contact Youth Director Kim Knudsvig for more info. 206-794-6871, or
crossfirelife@gmail.com.
Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, week ended 8/25/13 $ 8,123
Income, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,821
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,662
Weekly average, budgeted expenses $ 10,413
Faith Promise
Total Faith Promises pledged $ 90,342
Faith Promise beginning balance $ 21,016
Received as of 8/18/13 $ 60,677
Disbursed as of 8/18/13 $ 80,720
Prayer Chain Requests
Prayer Chain requests call Barbara Clark 425-483-3885. After 6:00 PM call
Mary Harvey at 425-827-2883 or call 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.