1) The document summarizes a sermon about how love is exemplified through the story of Ruth and Naomi in the Bible. It discusses how Ruth commits to loving and caring for her mother-in-law Naomi above herself. 2) It also discusses how Boaz shows love for Ruth by protecting her and ensuring her needs are met while she is gleaning. 3) Finally, it encourages readers to go above expectations and cultural norms by committing to love others, as Ruth and Boaz did.

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-8/23/2015
Living the Law of Love
An Example From Ruth
“If you love me, keep my commands.” John 14:15
“By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one
another.” John 13:35
A king rules where his subjects obey his law. God reigns where His
people keep the law of love.
Man or woman, old or young, no matter what race or culture—God
moves through people committed to love.
1) Love puts others above self
• Naomi urges her daughters-in-law to return. Ruth 1:8-9
• Ruth commits to Naomi.
Ruth 1:16-18: But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn
back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.
Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I
will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord deal with me, be it
ever so severely, if even death separates you and me.” When Naomi
realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped urging
her.

2. 2) Love does everything to help
• Ruth volunteers to glean. 2:2
• Boaz provides for Ruth.
• Invites her to glean in safety. 2:8-9
• Feeds her. 2:14
• Instructs his workers to leave extra for her. 2:15-16
3) Love guides obedience
• Naomi instructs on law and custom, and Ruth obeys. 3:1-5
• Ruth spurs Boaz to act obediently as redeemer. 3:9
• Boaz obeys law and custom to become their redeemer.
3:12-13, 4:1-12
Orpah isn’t shamed in the story—she had every right to return. The
other kinsman wasn’t shamed—he legally was allowed to refuse to
redeem. Ruth and Boaz, however, go above the cultural norms and the
acceptable standards.
Can we, too, go beyond expectations?
Because of Christ’s obedience to the law of love, WE are brought into
the kingdom of God. Because of the Holy Spirit, WE are helped to do
the same.
May we walk in obedience because we love God and others.
May God rule in our lives.
Questions for reflection/discussion:
1. What does “love” mean? What does it look like in your life each day?
2. Do you experience tension between the ideas of “law” and “love”?
3. Why do we struggle to love? What can we do to stop that?
4. What takes the place of God as king in your life?
5. Do you have people mentoring you? Do you have someone to
mentor?
Who could you commit to loving?
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 8/23
 Prime Timers Planning Meeting, 12:00 PM, Memorial Room
 Creative/Worship Night, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
Monday - 8/24
Tuesday - 8/25

3.  Sewing Group, 6:00 PM. Memorial Room
 Staff Parish Relations, 7:00 PM, Room 9
 Trustees, 7:00 PM, Room 11
Wednesday - 8/26
 Crossfire Pool Party
Thursday - 8/27
Friday - 8/28
Saturday - 8/29
 Bus and Ida May Brown 70th Anniversary, 2:00 PM, Gathering
Place
Sunday - 8/30
 No Adult Sunday School Class
 10:30 AM - Worship Service
An Important Message from the
WCUMC Trustees
The Trustees Committee has recommended
that we replace the 50-year-old oil-fired
boiler (converted to natural gas in the 90’s)
with two hi-efficiency gas-fired furnaces to
heat the Gathering Place and the Celebration
Hall.
This will be much more efficient and enable
us to heat the two areas independently.
The cost of the project is estimated at $45,000 and we are asking
the congregation to fund half of it.
Since winter is fast approaching, there is some urgency in acquiring
these funds so that the contractor can get started by early October.
Thank you.

4. Special Invitation - You’re invited to celebrate Stephen (Bus) and
Ida May Brown’s 70th wedding anniversary on August 29 from
2:00-4:00pm in the Gathering Place.
Coming This Fall
We will start a Children's Church on September 13 at 9 AM. We will
need volunteers to help with this Children's church. Please contact
DeAnna Ankrum at 425-483-5252 or at deana.ankrum@gmail.com.

5. We have a new website.
Visit us at www.woodinvillechurch.org
Please note these new email addresses for church staff:
Pastor Rick Vinther: rvinther@woodinvillechurch.orgr
Evelyn Carlson: ecarlson@woodinvillechurch.org
DeAnna Ankrum: dankrum@woodinvillechurch.orgd
Kim Knudsvig: kimk@woodinvillechurch.org
Karli Nelson: karli@woodinvillechurch.org
Sarah Mackle: sarahm@woodinvillechurch.org
Judith Batista Low: jlowbat@woodinvillechurch.org
Lawrence Oquist can still be contacted at I.B.oquist@juno.com
Special Event
Creative and Worship Night
Tonight, August 23 - 630 PM

6. You're invited to join the youth of our church for a "Creative Night",
where the emphasis will be on music and art. Sandra Wells will lead
an art workshop, and there will also be a time for
worship. Optional: You can bring a musical instrument to play and/or
at supplies.
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
Begins September 9
This virtue has been wrapped in cliches, stamped on coffee mugs, and
sewn on decorative pillows. Through storytelling, humor, and
difficult diagnosis, Margaret Feinberg shows how joy is more than
whimsy; it's the weaponry you need to fight life's greatest battles.
In this 6-session Bible Stud, you will learn how to:
 Expand your joy threshold by awakening to God's fierce love for
you.
 Escape fear and regret by applying Biblical truths to whatever
crisis you are facing.
 Discover freedom from the past by learning how to turn
mourning into joy.
 Rise about your circumstances and become more winsome,
cheerful, and thankful.
Join us for coffee in the Gathering Place at 9:15/
The session is from 9:30 - 11:15 AM

7. Ruth Bible Study
Beauty for Ashes
Women's Bible Fellowship
Begins Tuesday, September 8
Open to all ages
We are a nondenominational bible Study
open to all ages and we desire to get to
know one another and encourage one
another as we worship God and study His
Word.
Childcare available on request.
Sign up table in the front of church, or contact Sandy Clemence at 425-
486-0762
Open Door Class Invites You to Join Our
Fall Study Beginning on September 13
Vanishing Grace
What Ever Happened To The Good
News?
As much as we may want others to know the good
news of forgiveness and experience the hope of a
redeemed life, the good news isn't sounding so good to many people
these days. Bestselling author, Phillip Yancey, explores why favorable
opinions of Christianity have plummeted, and opinions of Evangelicals
have fallen even more.
In this study, we will explore what we can do to make sure that the
good news is indeed good. And we will hear illuminating stories of
how faith can be expressed in ways that disarm even the most cynical
critics.
This 10-week study begins on September 13, and will include videos,
group discussion, and activities that can be done between sessions to
bring this important lesson to life. It is highly recommended that you
buy the hardcover book prior to the start of class to gain the fullest

8. enjoyment from this study.
Questions? Contact Don Morgan at dsmorg2@comcast.net.
Summer Activities Calendar
Aug 23
Worship/Creative Night 6:30pm
Aug 26
Pool Party!
Sept 9
Crossfire Kick off BBQ!
The Storehouse Food Bank
Is Seeking New Volunteers
New volunteers are needed to bag bread from 8:45
- 9:30 am Saturday for our clients to pick up that
morning.
Panera has been a great partner of the Storehouse
Food Bank, and we need volunteers to continue this
partnership.
Storehouse Needs:

9.  Rice-a-Roni
 Chili
 Pasta (high priority)
 Tomato Sauce
 Canned Fruit
 Rice
Financial Update
July, 2015
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 7/1/15 $ 40,153
May Cash Receipts $ 41, 595
Less Tithe on Income ($ 7,995)
Less March Operating Expenses ($ 38,766)
GF Cash Balance 7/31/15 $ 40,153
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2014-15 $ 91,845
Faith Promises Beginning Balance 11/1/14 $ 10,646
Received, 11/1/14 - 7/31/15 $ 57,161
Disbursed, 11/1/14 - 7/31/15 ($ 58,928)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 7/31/15 $ 8,879
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

10. 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.