1. Weekly News from WCUMC-3/17/2013
Sharing the transforming love of Jesus, across the street and around the world.
"Putting on the Armor of God"
'Basic Training for Followers of Christ
Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and his powerful strength. Put on God’s
armor so that you can make a stand against the tricks of the devil. We aren’t
fighting against human enemies but against rulers, authorities, forces of
cosmic darkness, and spiritual powers of evil in the heavens. Therefore, pick
up the full armor of God so that you can stand your ground on the evil day and
after you have done everything possible to still stand.
So stand with the belt of truth around your waist, justice as your breastplate,
and put shoes on your feet so that you are ready to spread the good news of
peace. Above all, carry the shield of faith so that you can extinguish the
flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of
the Spirit, which is God’s word.
Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time. Stay alert by hanging in
there and praying for all believers. As for me, pray that when I open my
mouth, I’ll get a message that confidently makes this secret plan of the gospel
known. I’m an ambassador in chains for the sake of the gospel. Pray so that the
Lord will give me the confidence to say what I have to say.
Ephesians 6:10-20
(Common English Bible)
This is not a fight against people…this is a battle against the spiritual
powers of evil… therefore, we need the spiritual power of God with us
and in us at all times in our daily walk.
THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD

2. BELT OF TRUTH (v. 14a) -Truth holds all the parts of the armor
together. It’s the bonding force that holds the Christian life
together.
BREASTPLATE OF JUSTICE (v. 14b) -Although Satan will accuse
us, it’s the justice of Christ that gives believers assurance of
salvation.
SHOES OF THE GOOD NEWS (PEACE) (v. 15) -To stand and to
share the Good News of Peace with a lost world.
SHIELD OF FAITH (v. 16) -Protects us from the lies, blasphemous
thoughts and hateful thoughts about others, doubts, and sinful
desires.
HELMET OF SALVATION (v. 17a) - Satan attacks our minds. We
need minds controlled by God.
SWORD OF THE SPIRIT (v.17b) -The Word of God pierces the
heart with conviction. Jesus used the Sword of the Spirit (Word
of God) to defeat Satan when he tempted Jesus in the
Wilderness.
The ENERGY of the ARMOR of GOD is PRAYER. Pray all the time. Pray in
the Spirit. Pray watching (Stay Alert). Persevere in prayer. Pray for all
believers
Next Week: Palm Sunday,
“Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the Lord”, Luke 19:28-40
THIS WEEK AT WCUMC
Sunday - 3/17
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
Monday - 3/18
"The WORD" Bible Study, 2:00 PM, Memorial Room.
Talk Time, 6:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Tuesday - 3/19
Women's Bible Study (BSO), 9:30 AM, Sanctuary
Men's Morning Bible Study, 9:45 PM, Room 11

3. Wednesday - 3/20
Women's Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Memorial Room
Choir, 7:15 - 8:30 PM, Sanctuary
Prison Ministry meets in Church parking lot at 5:40 PM
Youth Group, 7:00 PM, Crossfire Room
Thursday - 3/21
Friday - 3/22
Saturday - 3/23
Men's Saturday Morning Group, 7:30 AM, CH
Sunday - 3/24
Sunday School classes 9:00 AM
Nursery Care is available in the Children’s Wing
10:30 AM Worship Service
Tweeners Class for 5th-8th graders, 11:00 AM, Memorial Room
Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room
IMPORTANT NEWS AND EVENTS
Pick up your pictorial directory now in
the foyer or Church office.

4. Support Our Children
Summer Camp Programs
July 8 - 12 - KidShine Performing Arts Day Camp
July 22 - 26 - Vacation Bible School
Aug. 5 - 9 - Twinlow Summer Day Camp
Aug. 19 - 21 - Mega Sports Camp
We need volunteer support in all areas for all of these Children's Ministry
programs plus we have Sunday Morning Openings for all ages. Please
contact Rev. Lindsay Eklund if you want to experience the joy of showing
God's love to our children.
You can also support Summer Camp Programming through
our Envelope Fundraiser. Please contact the church
office to learn how to contribute to our youth programs.

5. Holy Week Schedule
March 24
Palm Sunday Worship Service, 10:30 PM
March 28
Maundy Thursday Service, 7:00 PM
March 29
Good Friday Service, 7:00 PM
March 31 - Easter Sunday
Sonrise Service, 7:00 AM
Celebration Worship Service, 10:30 AM
NOTE: The Easter Egg Hunt will be on Easter morning in conjunction
with the children's Sunday School lesson. There will not be an Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, March 30.

6. Supporters are the core of our program. Your generosity and
community spirit allow us to collect food for our less fortunate
friends and neighbors. An extra item or two each shopping trip is
all it takes to fill up your "cool green bag" for pick-up every other
month.
OPEN POSITIONS
Produce Shopper to shop for produce one time per month.
Green Bag Point Person to promote the Green Bag Program
in partner Churches
Shelf Stocker to restock shelves on Monday at 3:00 PM
(approximately 2 hours)
Promotional Assistant to assist our Promotion Director in
reaching out to Churches, Businesses and Schools
We also need monetary support, team support and Food Drive
support.
For more information, contact Della at dellahaug@hotmail.com or
206-999-1753.
This Week's Needs:
Chili
Spaghetti Sauce
Mac & Cheese
Beef-a-Roni
Thank you for your continued support.
www.woodinvillestorehouse.org

7. -
Financial Snapshot
General Fund:
Income for week ended 3/10/2013 $ 14,164
Income, weekly avg. year to date $ 11,045
Expenses, weekly average, year-to-date $ 9,755
Expenses, weekly avg. budget $ 10,413
Faith Promise Monthly Support:
Beginning Balance 11/1/12 $ 21,016
Total Pledges 2012-2013 $ 90,342
Received to date $ 37,843
Disbursed to date $ 37,850
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.
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.