Weekly News from WCUMC-9/07/2014

Living an Authentic Life of Faith in Jesus

“God Is Light”

1 John 1

We announce to you what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have seen and our hands handled, about the word of life. The life was revealed, and we have seen, and we testify and announce to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us. What we have seen and heard, we also announce it to you so that you can have fellowship with us. Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy can be complete. This is the message that we have heard from him and announce to you: “God is light and there is no darkness in him at all.” If we claim, “We have fellowship with him,” and live in the darkness, we are lying and do not act truthfully. But if we live in the light in the same way as he is in the light, we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin. If we claim, “We don’t have any sin,” we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong. If we claim, “We have never sinned,” we make him a liar and his word is not in us. Christ always has been and always will be… He will personally touch and change our lives! We announce to you what existed from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have seen and our hands handled, about the word of life. The life was revealed, and we have seen, and we testify and announce to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.

Fellowship with God and His people enables our lives to be joy-filled and complete. What we have seen and heard, we also announce it to you so that you can have fellowship with us. Our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We are writing these things so that our joy can be complete. God is Holy, in whom no evil exists Light vs. Darkness This is the message that we have heard from him and announce to you: "God is light and there is no darkness in him at all." Is Our Faith Authentic? Hypocrisy vs. Authentic Living If we claim, "We have fellowship with him," and live in the darkness, we are lying and do not act truthfully. But if we live in the light in the same way as he is in the light, we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from every sin. The Holy Spirit enables us to live a life of Confession and Repentance. If we claim, "We don't have any sin," we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we've done wrong. If we claim, "We have never sinned," we make him a liar and his word is not in us. _______________________________________________________________

For Personal or Group Reflection 1. Recall a time when you were afraid of the dark. What were your thoughts and feelings? What brought you out of that situation? 2. Why does John emphasize the way he experienced the “word of life”? (vs. 1-4) 3. What does it mean that, “God is light”? 4. How does that contrast with the darkness of this world? 5. What does it mean to “live in the light in the same way He is in the light”? (v. 7) 6. Reflect on the hypocrisy described in verse 6. How can you relate to that statement? Discuss times in your life where that hypocrisy occurred. 7. What hope does John give to us for when we stumble and do not live in the light? What action can be taken? (Must be taken)?

Upcoming Messages: “Living An Authentic Life of Faith In Jesus” (Sermon Series) Sept 14 – 1 John 2 – “Living in the Light and Truth” Sept 21 – 1 John 3 – “Loving Each Other With God’s Love” Sept 28 – 1 John 4 - “Testing to find the Truth” Oct 5 – 1 John 5 – “We Are the Children of God”

THIS WEEK AT WCUMC

Sunday - 9/07

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Monday - 9/08

Talk Time, 7:00 PM, Room 9

Tuesday - 9/09

Women's Bible Fellowship Leaders Meeting, Memorial Room

Sewing Group, 6:00 PM, Memorial Room

Ministry Steering Team, 7:00 PM, Room 10

Wednesday - 9/10

Women's Bible Study, 9:15 AM, Memorial Room

Choir Practice, 7:15 PM. Sanctuary

Thursday - 9/11

Worship Team practice, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary

Outdoor Adventures Planning Meeting, 7:00 PM, Room 11

Friday - 9/12

Saturday - 9/13

Men's Group, 7:30 AM, Celebration Hall

Sunday - 9/14

10:30 AM Worship Service

Prime Timers Planning meeting, 12 - 1:30 PM, Memorial Room

Evening Prayer, 5:30 PM, Prayer Room

Experiencing God

New Adult Sunday School Class began September 7 but you can still join.

Jon the Open Door Class this Fall as we study this revised and updated version of this ministry classic by Henry T. Blackaby and Claude V. King.

Knowing God does not come through a program, a study, or a method. Knowing God and doing the Will of God comes through a relationship with a person. Through this relationship, God reveals Himself, His purposes, and His ways; and He invites you to join Him.

The Open Door Class is led by Don Morgan. Cost of book is $11. Please contact Don at dsmorg2@comcast.net to order a book.

Fall Women's Bible Studies

Knowing God by Name

Wednesday Women's Bible Study

9:20 - 11:00 AM, begins this week, September 10

Gathering Place

Questions, or to sign up, please contact Evelyn Carlson, ecarlson@wcumc.org.

Tuesday Women's Bible Fellowship

Begins this Tuesday, September 9

9:15 - 11:30 AM Memorial Room

Please sign up in the foyer. For more information, contact Sandy Clemence 425-486-0762

Prime Timers Planning Meeting

Join us next Sunday, September 14, right after the service to make plans for the new year. Please bring your own lunch. We will meet in the Memorial Room.

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 more information? Contact Deni Johnson425-488-1257 or Lynette Maynard 425-788-8939.

Outdoor Adventures

Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

Saturday, September 20

Meet at church parking lot at 9:00 am. Car-pooling encouraged. The train operates on a route from Elbe to Mineral. The ride lasts approximately 40 minutes each way. We spend 45 minutes at our destination before returning to the depot.

New Prices - Group Rate

General - $25

Seniors and Military - $22

Children 5 - 12 - $20

Children 3-4 - $12

Children under 3 - Free

For more information, please contact Sandy Clemence at 425-486-0762. Please register in foyer.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY

The Woodinville Storehouse Food Bank is looking for individuals willing to commit 2 hours a month working with clients and teams. For more information contact Della Haug at 206-999-1753 or dellahaug@hotmail.com

Contact Della at 425-483-1391 or dellahaug@hotmail.com.

STOREHOUSE NEEDS THIS WEEK

Canned Meat

Rice

Hamburger Helper

Soup

Ramen

Dried beans

Financial Snapshot

General Fund

Income, wk ending 8/31/14 $ 7,065

Income, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,843

Expenses, weekly avg, year-to-date $ 9,607

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 - 8/31/14 $ 75,867

Disbursed 11/1/13 - 8/31/14 $ 82,000

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.