Weekly newsletter from Woodinville Community Church

1. Weekly News from WCUMC-
6/05/2016
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A Look at the Heart and Mind of Jesus
A Sermon Series on the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
Stop Trying to Be Pure Hearted...
There's A Better Way - Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the Pure in Heart, For They Will
See God
Leviticus 19:2
'Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.
God is pure and holy and He calls His people to be pure and holy
Psalm 24:3-5
3
Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy
place? 4
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift
up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. 5
He will receive
blessing from the LORD and vindication from God his Savior.

2. Psalm 51:10-11
10
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast
spirit within me. 11
Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.
Matthew 5:1-8
1
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat
down. His disciples came to him, 2
and he began to teach them,
saying: 3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. 4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6
Blessed are
those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be
filled. 7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Our world does not take purity seriously…
Even many in the church do not take purity seriously
“If we are to welcome Christ into our heart, we can have
no darkness there. We must choose the light or the dark,
for they cannot exist together.”
(Maxie Dunham - “Workbook on the Beatitudes”, p. 113)
1 John 1:5-9
5
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you:
God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have
fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live
by the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we
have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son,
purifies us from all sin. 8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive
ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9
If we confess our sins, he is
faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all
unrighteousness.
Psalm 119:111-113
111
Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my
heart. 112
My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. 113
I
hate double-minded men, but I love your law.
God calls us to an undivided heart…a single-mindedness… to be
holy people
Revelation 3:15-16
15
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you
were either one or the other! 16
So, because you are lukewarm--
neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Confession, repentance, and forgiveness are key elements in our
walk with God. It’s the process of moving ever closer to a pure
heart.

3. “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they hide nothing;
they are willing to allow the radical transformation that comes
through the unconditional love and forgiveness our Lord provides.”
(Maxie Dunham, “Workbook on the Beatitudes”, p. 126)
For Personal or Group Reflection
1 How deep is your desire to see God?
2. What difference would “seeing God” make in your life?
3. Are there particular sins or sin patterns in your life that cloud the
clarity of your inner vision?
4. What if purity of heart doesn’t come from trying to be pure
hearted? What if it comes from the wholehearted desire to see God?
What difference would that make for you?
Next Week’s Message – Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the Peacemakers”
Pastor Rick Vinther preaching
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 6/05
 Worship Service, 10:30 AM
 GO Team Meeting, 12:00 PM, Memorial Room
Monday - 6/06
 The Truth Project, 6:30 PM, Celebration Hall
Tuesday - 6/07
 Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room
Wednesday - 6/08
 Crossfire Youth Group, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 6/09
Friday - 6/10

4.  Prime Timers, 6:00 PM, Celebration Hall
Saturday - 6/11
Sunday - 6/12
 9:00 AM - Adult Sunday School
 Children's Church, 9:00 AM, Crossfire Room
 10:30 AM - Worship Service
 All-Church BBQ immediately following service
All-Church BBQ
(free hot dogs and sides)
Sunday June 12, after service

5. Thank You for Showing Our
Community We Care
Care Day collection is complete. Thanks to all. If you want to
volunteer to help at Care Day, contact careday.net to register.
Volunteers are integral to the success of this event. Their job is to
help provide a warm, welcoming and hospitable environment for
participants and to help them access the services they need. If you
can help on Friday, June 24, please volunteer.
Thank you very much for your support.

6. KidShine Performing Arts Camp: Break Through
For students entering 3rd – 8th grade
When: August 8th-12th, performance on Friday the 12th
Where: Woodinville Community Church
Cost: $35 (*family discounts and scholarships available)
Register online at www.woodinvillechurch.org/kidshine
This year let us focus on Breaking Through what keeps us from
growing closer to God. This musical will share, that no matter where
we are, God knows us by name and wants us to live forever with him.
In Fact, he loves us so much that He Broke Through into the world
and now nothing can separate us from that love.
During this week long camp the students will experience how much
fun and excitement goes into sharing God’s love through the arts.
Students will have the opportunity to learn a 45-minute musical that
includes, songs, acting, dancing, puppets, and musical instruments.
The goal of our camp is that every student will Shine in a special way
and have tons of fun sharing their gifts and abilities.
Vacation Bible School - July 19 - 21
On July 19 21, we'll go deep into God's Word together. We need
volunteers to lead groups, organize games, tell Bible stories, create
crafts, feed masses and decorate.
This will be a 3-day evening VBS.
5:30 - Dinner

7. 6:20 - Opening
8:30 - Closing
This is a VBS where families can get involved and work together with
their children.
Ages - Pre-school to 5th Grade
Cost:: FREE.
Register at www.woodinvillechurch.org.
Questions? Contact Karli at karli@woodinvillechurch.org.
2016 Baby Bottle Campaign
Pick up an empty bottle and
fill it with spare change.
Return on Father's Day.
We thank you for your support. Your gifts
go directly to Care Net. Our Spring
Campaign benefits Care Net Pregnancy &
Family Services of Puget Sound.

8. Classical Conversations is doing The Truth Project on
Monday evenings in the Celebration Hall at 6:30M. n
Contact is Alison Anderson ali@57thst.com.
Youth Camp Registration
is now open.
Please remember that you can help our kids with scholarships or by
pay in exchange for work! Make your check to WCUMC with Youth
Scholarship on the memo line.

9. Outdoor Adventures
Day Trip to Rattlesnake Lake
Saturday, June 18
COST: FREE
WHEN: Meet at the church at 10:00 AM to car pool. Plan to be back
by 6:00 PM.
WHAT TO DO: Swimming, hiking, picnicking (potluck), kayaking,
(we’ll bring the kayaks for those who want to give it a try), or just
kicking back.
WHAT TO BRING:
* If you wish to kayak, bring footwear that can get wet
* Drinking water (no drinking water at the lake)
* A picnic item that can be shared. We’ll have a picnic potluck.
WHO: Any one.
Please sign up in the Narthex.
Contact Bob or Sandy Clemence at 425-486-0762 for details.

10. CHILI, CANNED PASTA, CEREAL
Primary June Needs
Thank you for your continued support of this worthy cause.
New Sunday School Study
begins June 12
The Open Door Class invites you to
join us on June 12 for an 8-Week
Study of Paul’s letter to the
Philippians
Things don't always go the way we intend. It's
easy to feel discouraged because what we hope
for is badly thwarted, or because people make

11. life difficult. Paul, writing to the Philippians from prison, certainly
knew what it was like to have plans interrupted. But he maintains
robust confidence in God's overruling power, even when everything
seems to be going wrong.
These eight studies will help us learn from Paul the art of seeing
God's
purposes working out through problems and difficulties, and will
deepen our own confidence in God's power.
New study begins on June 12 at 9:00 AM in Room 12. Contact Don
Morgan dsmorg2@comcast.net for book - $8.00.
Financial Update
May, 2016
GENERAL FUND
Monthly Cash Flow
Beginning Cash Balance 5/1/16 - $ 29,962
March Cash Receipts $ 49,216
Less Tithe on Income ($ 4,895)
Less April Operating Expenses ($ 38,809)
GF Cash Balance 5/3116 $ 35,474
FAITH PROMISE
Total Faith Promises Pledged, 2016 $ 77.085
Given to Faith Promise from Tithe Account $ 15,000
Total Available for 2016 Mission Support $ 92,085
Beginning Balance - Cash at 5/1/16 $ 19,099
Received 5/1/16 - 5/31/16 $ 5,009
Disbursed 5/1/16 - 5/31/16 ($ 6,992)
Faith Promise Ending Balance 5/31/16 $ 17,116
Want to give online?
Contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking

12. 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 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.