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Rayne
MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
for 140 years shining the light of God’s love and grace 3900 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
504-899-3431 www.raynenola.org Sunday Worship at 8:45 and 11 am
September 29, 2016
We Welcome All! We warmly welcome all to worship on Sundays at 8:45 or 11 am and Sunday
School at 9:45 am, to participate freely in the life of this community of faith and love, and to become a member of this congregation. Rayne welcomes and embraces all people regardless of race, class, gender, or sexual orientation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors!
Welcome to Rayne! Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service
2016 Operating Budget
$1,063,545
Needed Weekly 20,453 Weekly Average to Date 16,776 Received 9/25/16 15,322 159 Pledges-to-date 688,372
Contribute Online at www.raynenola.org
or scan this QR Code
Use your smart phone to open your own account
with the church for making contributions
and viewing your giving record.
World Communion Sunday
The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Verses from Revelation 21 and 22
“...and on either side of the river, there was the tree of life…
and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.”
Message by Callie Crawford
“You May Say I’m a Dreamer”
Holy Communion at 8:45 am in the Hannah Chapel
with musicians Marcus St. Julien Ebonee Davis, and Nathan Ward
Holy Communion at 11 am
in the Historic Sanctuary with The Chancel Choir
directed by C. Leonard Raybon with Marcus St. Julien, Organ
On the altar this Sunday
will be breads from all around the world.
Those wishing to become members
of Rayne are encouraged
to contact calliewcrawford
@gmail.com
A Way Forward for Rayne In light of the
2016 General Conference decision, how can our congregation move forward
toward the goal of being fully and equally inclusive
of all our members regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity?
A Congregational Meeting Wednesday, November 2
6 pm, Fellowship Hall
Donation Station Canned goods with pop-tops are especially needed for those with no cooking options. _________________________________________________
On Any Given Friday
Each Friday, volunteers gather to assemble the cookie trays for Sunday morning, replenish the children’s activity bags, and prepare the sanctuary for worship. Extra hands on any given Friday would be a boost! If you can help, stop by on any Friday at 9:30 am. _________________________________________________
Crescent City Café This young adult ministry, “compelled by the love of Christ,” serves a gourmet breakfast restaurant-style with dignity and grace to those in need twice monthly. The next café will be Saturday, October 1, 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to www.crescentcitycafe.com _________________________________________________
Comfort Food On Sunday, October 23, the Salt Cook Team will be preparing a meal to be served on Tuesday , October 25, at The Open Table. To join the Salt, Pepper, or Spice Team, email [email protected]
________________________________________ The Open Table Servers are welcome at the Open Table! If you would like to serve Comfort Food, join us at 2700 Louisiana Avenue on Tuesday, October 11, at 3:30 pm.
Opportunities for Service
Support Flood Relief because we know what it means
Volunteer to Work in a Flooded Home
If you would like to travel into the disaster area
west of New Orleans, to work in a flooded home, contact Helen Thomas at [email protected]
You Can Help Contribute to the United Methodist Committee on Relief
(UMCOR). We have already collected over $15,000 at Rayne.
Memo your gift "UMCOR" or "FLOOD." To contribute online go to umcor.org
Children’s Book Drive If you would like to contribute new or gently used children’s books to be donated to local
women’s shelters, you may bring them to the bin at the RECP
entrance through Sunday, October 9, or to the Donation Station outside the church kitchen.
“Those Nuts!” Are Coming Back! As many of you may know, members of Rayne, Alberta and Melody Pate, and their family, were seriously affected by the disastrous flooding in the Baton Rouge area. John and Mandy Vance-Bukaty, also members of Rayne, have taken it upon themselves to raise funds to help reopen the Pate Family business, “Those Nuts!”, as soon as possible. Together with social media, they have launched a short series of live feeds documenting the rebuilding of their small business. We are calling upon the Rayne Community to follow them on Facebook and Instagram, and help support, “Those Nuts!”
To place an order for these outstandingly delicious roasted pecans, go to
gracielouisenutt.com Facebook/GracieLouiseNutt Instagram/GracieLouiseNutt
Senior Members May Still Rock ‘n Read in RECP
Even though Grandparents’ Month is over, volunteers are still welcome in the Rayne Early Childhood Program!
Many thanks to those who have contributed their time, love, and tenderness
to the children by rocking the babies and reading to the classes.
If you would like to serve in this special way,
call the RECP at 504-899-3595
to schedule a time!
How is Your Serve?
On Sunday, October 9, the Lay Leadership Committee will be nominating leaders for 2017. If you are led to be of service through any of our ministries, committees, or teams, contact our pastors at 504-899-3431.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
A Lenten Daily Devotional By members of the Community of Faith at Rayne
You are invited to submit a meditation on a scripture lesson of your choice to be published in a book of 40 Lenten devotions
composed by members of our community of faith.
Each meditation should be accompanied by a relevant scripture lesson, followed by a 1-sentence prayer, 250-300 words long, and emailed by
January 15 to Carolyn Smith at [email protected]
It is not too late to join our pastors in this very timely, highly recommended, and critically important class:
Embracing a Non-Racist World View
4 Wednesday Sessions
October 5-26, Kids’ Café at 5:30
Children’s Choir at 6 pm
led by Rev. Deanna Vandiver and Ruth Idakula, Co-Directors of The Center for Ethical Living
How can the church become more aware of the racism deeply embedded in our culture
and become more authentically “the beloved community”?
To register or reserve child care, email
[email protected] call 504-899-3431
Rayne Welcomes Church Historian,
Seminary Professor and Author of
In Case of Katrina: Reinventing the Church
in Post-Katrina New Orleans
Dr. Ellen Blue
Book Sale and Signing
Sunday, October 2 Noon, Fellowship Hall
October Offerings
Forgiveness Retreat: Resolving Resentment
with Rev. Dr. Rob Voyle Saturday, October 1
Christ Church Cathedral Parish Hall 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Cost: $100 includes lunch Register at www.appreciativeway.com or For questions: Call Maria at 504-670-2535
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: 8-Week Course
with Dan Lawton Oct 13 - Dec 15
Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center 3900 General Taylor Street Thursdays, 7:15 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $375 Financial aid is available.
For more information or to register, visit nolamindfulness.com or email [email protected]
Tai Chi:
A 6 week introduction to The Nine Beautiful Movements with Marilyn Yank
Beginning Friday, October 14 10 - 11:30 a.m.
@ Wild Lotus Uptown Register at [email protected]
Enneagram and Spirituality Retreat
with Sandra Smith, M.Div. Saturday, October 29
8:30 am – 3 pm Trinity Episcopal Church
Cost: $75 before Oct. 15, then $100 includes lunch Register at trinitynola.com/enneagram-registration
Letting Go: Freedom for Joyful Obedience
a labyrinth walk experience with Rev. Janet Davis Saturday, October 29
10 am – 2 pm Munholland United Methodist Church
Cost: $25 Register at 504-834-9910 or [email protected]
K I N G D O M T I D E
L Lamentations 1:1-6
Psalm 137 2 Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10
Worship Leaders
Altar Guild Nancy and Bob Hopkins, Jan Jeter
Head Ushers Bob Moffett, Gary Kennan, Doug Comeaux
Head Greeters Mable Thomas, Susie VanderKuy, Barbara Clark, Carol Thiele
Sound System Amy Pertuit, Dominic Rivera, Randy Rivero
Sundays 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship
5-6:30 pm Women’s Covenant Group
Mondays 10 am Staff Meeting
5:30 pm Centering Prayer
6:30 pm Rayne 20/30 for Young Adults
6 pm Ministry Meetings
6:30 pm AA Meeting
Tuesdays Noon Brown Bag Covenant Group
1 pm Intercessory Prayer Group
3:30 pm Open Table
5:30-8 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic
6:30 pm Covenant Group
Wednesdays 5:30 pm Centering Prayer
6 pm Children’s Choir seasonal
6 pm Wednesday Classes
7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal
7:30 pm Overeaters Anonymous
Thursdays 9:30 am Mom’s Bible Study
9:30 am Sacred Yoga Parker UMC
6:30-9 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic
7 pm Al-Anon/AA Meetings
Saturday 9 am STAIR Tutoring
Each W
eek A
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ayne
Meetings Coming Up
Monday, October 3 6 pm
Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Sunday, October 9 12:45 pm
Lay Leadership Committee
Let Us Pray —Hazel Pitre, Joan Kay, Robert Robinson, Lib Neilson, Roy Watts, Beth Schibler, Ellison Biescar, Ann Middleton, Rosalie Young, Lisa Creed, Rick Hammontree, Laura Coatney, Brenda Frey, Pat Power, Margie Mielke, Alan Bartlett, Sue McMahon, Dan Winn, Todd Phillips, Ralph Posey, Kelly Hereford, Lois Wilcox, Denise Trahant, Andrew Scott, Eleanor Slate, and Bryan Slate. —for Melody and Alberta Pate and all those affected by the unprecedented flooding in Louisiana.
We Share the Sorrow —of Lacy and Bryan McManus in the death of Bryan’s father, Clarence McManus;
—of the Cody Family and their friends in the death of Caroline Cody. Caroline’s memorial service will be on Friday, October 14, 11 am at Rayne.
Thank You —to the Spice Team for the array of homemade muffins and breads served during our Fellowship Time last Sunday; —to Kay Colbert for volunteering to serve with Debra Judd as our new Salt Team co-captain; —to Jill Holland for helping to clean up after Kids’ Café!
We Share the Joy —of Pushpa Ratnesar in the birth of her grandson, Mark Stanley Ratnesar.
Announcements
2016 Charge Conference All are invited to attend, and all elected leaders are encouraged to be present for this annual report on Tuesday, October 25, 6 pm, at the Historic Haven-Trinity United Methodist Church, 1238 Joliet Street.
RECP Taking Applications There are openings in the Rayne Early Childhood Program for 2-year olds. To apply, call 504-899-3595.
Saints Fans: You Gotta Have Faith! Make weekly worship at priority! Remember that the 8:45 am service is an excellent option for game days with a noon kick-off! Come casual, wear your black and gold, and start the week off on the right foot!
Lunch and Movie right after worship this Sunday!
RSVP by 3 pm Friday!
Bring a Friend!
outh
UMMen Host Two District Meetings Plan to come to a district meeting at Rayne on Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 pm, and then again tohelp us welcome UMMen from across the New Orleans area for a dinner on Friday, October 28, 6 pm.
Gluten-Free Communion Bread Those who are on gluten-free diets may request a gluten-free communion wafer at the altar each time we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Sunday, October 9
Noon, Fellowship Hall
Come Casual to Church! Enjoy the Chili and Hot Dog Bar
$8 adults/$5 kids With Beverage and Dessert.
Children May Wear Costumes and Enjoy Two Outdoor Bounce Houses.
To Enter the Chili Cook-Off: Call 504-899-3431. Deadline for entering is Wednesday, October 5. Give your recipe a name. Bring 8-12 hot servings in a large pot by 11 am
on October 9 to the church kitchen. The first 8 entries will be judged. Additional chili entries will help feed the
multitudes. Entries will be judged on criteria including
aroma, color, taste, spiciness, and consistency. And the Chili Judge? Amanda Price!
Annual Chili Cook-Off!
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