Weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-8/10/2014
“Our Awesome God of Creation”
Psalm 8
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
Psalm 8
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! You
made your glory higher than heaven! From the mouths of nursing
babies you have laid a strong foundation because of your foes, in order
to stop vengeful enemies. When I look up at your skies, at what your
fingers made-- the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place --
what are human beings that you think about them; what are human
beings that you pay attention to them? You've made them only slightly
less than divine, crowning them with glory and grandeur. You've let
them rule over your handiwork, putting everything under their feet-- all
sheep and all cattle, the wild animals too, the birds in the sky, the fish
of the ocean, everything that travels the pathways of the sea.
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth!
There is MAJESTY in God’s name - EVERYWHERE!
Psalm 8:1a
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name
throughout the earth!
God’s Glory is greater than anything or anyone!
Psalm 8:1b
…You made your glory higher than heaven!

2. His existence is evident throughout His Creation!
Psalm 8:3
When I look up at your skies, at what your fingers made—
the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place …
Romans 1:20
Ever since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities—
God's eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen,
because they are understood through the things God has made.
So humans are without excuse...
God’s love for us is beyond our comprehension!
Philippians 2:6-8
Though he was in the form of God, he did not consider being equal
with God something to exploit. But he emptied himself by taking the
form of a slave and by becoming like human beings. When he found
himself in the form of a human, he humbled himself by becoming
obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Romans 5:8
God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ
died for us.
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For Personal and Group Reflection
1. What are your thoughts when you read the statement in verse
1, “You made your glory higher than the heaven!”? What is
David saying about God?
2. How is God’s majestic name linked with praise “from the
mouths of nursing babies”? How does such praise stop vengeful
enemies?
3. Think of those times you’ve looked up at the stars on a clear
night. Or when you’ve looked at the mountains… or the vastness of the
ocean. How do you feel about God at those times?
4. Considering the vastness of His creation, do you feel important to
God? Discuss how… or how not.
5. How are humans “only less than divine”? What does that mean?
6. Psalm 8 tells us that God has ordained humanity to rule over His
handiwork. What are our limits and responsibilities with
His creation? Can we do anything we want with it? Explain.
7. Restate, in your own words, verse 9, that reads, “Lord, our
Lord how majestic is your name throughout the earth.”
Next Week – A Time of Praise and Thanksgiving in our Church family

3. THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 8/17
 Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 8/18
 Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Room 9
Tuesday - 8/19
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 8/20
Thursday - 8/21
 Worship Team Rehearsal
Friday - 8/22
Saturday - 8/23
 All Church Family Retreat at Lake Crescent begins
Sunday - 8/24
 Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing during worship
 10:30 AM Worship Service
 Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
All Church Family Retreat

4. Camp David Jr. on Lake Crescent
August 23-26
Join us as we relax in the beauty, experience new adventures, share
with friends and family, and trust more in Christ as we learn
together. ITS NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER.
$125 - Adults $65 Kids (6-12) Free( children under 5)
FAQ Sheet available on display in foyer. For more info, contact Kim
Knudsvig, DeAnna Ankrum, or Evelyn Carlson 425-483-5252
or email Kim at crossfirelife@gmail.com
September 4 and 5 7:00 PM
Woodinville Community
United Methodist Church
You Have an Opportunity to Help With the Sky

5. Family
This wonderful group will be with us for two concerts. They will need
housing for the evenings of Sept. 3, 4 and 5. There are 2 couples (one
with a baby), 2 single guys and 4 single girls. We will also serve them
dinner on Sept. 4&5. If you can help with the meals or would be able to
provide a room or rooms for any of them, please sign up at the display in
the foyer. For details, contact Brad Maynard, 425-7888-8938.
Fall Women's Bible Studies
Knowing God by Name
Wednesday Women's Bible Study
9:30 - 11:00 AM, beginning September 10
Questions, or to sign up, please contact Evelyn Carlson,
ecarlson@wcumc.org.
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Tuesday Women's Bible
Fellowship
A nondenominational Bible Study to encourage
one another as we worship God and study His
Word.
New study begins on Tuesday, September 9.
Please sign up in the foyer. For more information,
contact Sandy Clemence 425-486-0762

6. Do You Like to Sing?
We are looking for singers, young and old, soprano, alto, tenor and bass,
to join the Church choir. Practice begins Wednesday, September 10 at
7:15 pm in the sanctuary. Want moe information? Contact Deni
Johnson425-488-1257 or Lynette Maynard 425-788-8939.
Part-Time Assistant Youth Director
Needed
We are looking for a person who would be interesting in working with
teens at our church--possibly someone who would like to work with youth
as an eventual career. This position would be approximately 20 hours a
week. A job description is available in the church office. For more
information contact Kim Knudsvig at crossfirelife@gmail.com or the
church office.

7. FOOD BANK VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE
Do you like meeting new people? Do you like praying for people's
needs? The Woodinville Storehouse is looking for a Volunteer
Coordinator to coordinate teams once or twice a month while the food
bank is open. Duties include coordinating teams, interviewing and
registering new clients, collecting prayer requests and praying with
clients.
Contact Della at 425-483-1391 or dellahaug@hotmail.com.
STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK
 Rice-a-Roni
 Cereal
 Canned Fruit
 Hamburger Helper
Financial Snapshot
General Fund
Income, wk ending 8/10/14 $ 7,159

8. Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 0,146
Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,548
2014 weekly budgeted expenses $ 9,896
Faith Promise
Total Faith Promises pledged, 2013 - 14 $ 90,560
Faith Promise Beginning Balance $ 12,439
Received 11/1/13 - 8/10/14 $ 72,292
Disbursed 11/1/13 - 8/10/14 $ 67,897
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 call Barbara Clark 425-483-3885 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.