Rayne

MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

for 139 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

August 6, 2015

We Welcome All!

We warmly welcome all to worship on Sundays at 8:45 or 11 am, to 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

2015 Operating Budget $1,008,279

Needed Weekly 19,390 Weekly Average to Date 17,439 Received 08/02/15 19,420 2015 Pledges-to-Date: 148 for 648,139

Contribute Online at www.raynenola.org

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with the church for making contributions and viewing your giving record.

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children, and

live in love, as Christ loved us.”

Message by Max Zehner

“THE SINCEREST FORM of FLATTERY”

Holy Communion

at 8:45 am in The Hannah Chapel

with musicians Carmen Leerstang,

Joseph Tate and Ebonee Davis

Worship at 11 am

in The Historic Sanctuary

with The Chancel Choir directed by

C. Leonard Raybon

Come Casual and Cool for the Summer

Pledge cards are on the tables

throughout the church!

Thank

You!

Amy Borrell joining

on July 26, 2015

Those wishing to become members of Rayne are encouraged to contact

callie.crawford @raynenola.org

A Church Family Picnic!

Sunday, August 23 3:30-5:30 pm

Lafreniere Park (near the Spray Park)

Bring a picnic, a blanket,

and/or lawn chairs. Cold water, cups,

balls, and hula hoops will be provided.

Spray Park is $5/child ages 1-10

Sunday Summer Studies Wilderness Class Series

Open to all, led by John Winn 9:45 am Sundays, Friendship Room

OPPORTUNITIES for SPIRITUAL GROWTH

1. Son to Susanna Bring yourself “up-to-speed” on John Wesley, the founder of the Wesleyan Movement that evolved into the Methodist Church.

2. First Light What did Jesus mean when he talked about the “Kingdom of God”? How did his belief system collide with the religious and political systems of his day?

3. The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church Jump-

start an informed conversation on significant social issues.

A Sneak Preview of Fall Short-Term

Wednesday Classes, 6-7 pm

Fall classes will begin September 9 With Children’s Choir and Activities

and the Kids’ Café at 5:30 pm

Do any of these possibilities interest you?

1. Financial Peace University 2. The Call: A Study of Paul 3. Love and Logic for Parents 4. Disciple I Bible Study 5. Ancient Prayer Practices 6. Break Free of Food Addiction

Wednesday Morning Studies

7. Mom’s Bible Study, 9:30 am 8. Covenant Bible Study, 10-11:30 am

Beginning this Fall on September 9

Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm Led by Gary Uhl

Participant Manual: $32 The highly acclaimed, widely taught Disciple Bible Study, provides a foundational overview

of the entire Bible, both Old and New Testaments following the Biblical story from Creation to New Creation. Over the course of 34 weeks (Fall and Spring semester), participants will read daily from scripture and meet weekly for 1 1/2 hours to discuss the meaning of the passages and their relevance to our contemporary lives. The class will be taught by a seasoned and gifted leader, Gary Uhl. To register, order a manual, or reserve child care, call 899-3431 or email carol.thiele@raynenola.org

Eight sessions beginning this Fall on September 9 Wednesdays, 10-11:30 am

Led by Mal McLetchie Participant Manual: $20

Covenant Bible Study is an in-depth look at scripture and how it can shape our relationships with God, each other, and the world. The Fall session entitled “Trusting” invites participants to explore ways that Biblical faith helps us to live free from fear. Led by an experience and wise teacher, Mal McLetchie, the class is open to all. To register, order a book, or reserve child care, call 899-3431 or email carol.thiele@raynenola.org

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, August 15, 7-10 am in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to www.crescentcitycafe.com

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Comfort Food Team SALT will prepare a meal on Sunday, August 9, at noon in the church kitchen. The meal will be served on the following Tuesday at the Open Table. If you can help, stop by! ______________________________________________

The Open Table Servers are needed at the Open Table! If you would like to help serve Comfort Food, join us at 2700 Louisiana Avenue on Tuesday, August 11 at 3:30 pm. ______________________________________________

United Methodist Men An “exploratory” meeting to gauge the interest in forming a men’s group at Rayne for programs, friendship, spiritual growth and service is being planned. All men who are interested in being part of a men’s group at Rayne are encouraged to contact one of our pastors: 899-3431. _______________________________________________

Prayer Shawl Ministry Do you crochet or knit? Are you interested in prayerfully and lovingly creating shawls to be distributed to those of our community of faith who are experiencing loss or crisis? If so, contact Callie at 899-3431.

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Luke’s House Eye Clinic The equipment has arrived! Soon the new eye clinic will open! Many thanks to Mike and Lynn Coatney, Brittni Miller, Lisa Lynde, Stacy Hall, the Luke’s House Board of Directors, and all those who have worked to make this dream a reality!

OPPORTUNITIES for SERVICE

Combined Sunday School Session Sunday, September 20 9:45 am, Fellowship Hall All Are Welcome

Come and hear Katie Vandeventer tell her story and show her slides. Katie is a member of Rayne who spent last year serving at the Thailand Methodist Mission “Blessing Home” helping victims of human trafficking, providing refuge for children who might otherwise be sold into slavery.

To learn more about this ministry, go to

www.thailandmethodist.org/

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Begin!

ELEVENTH SUNDAY after PENTECOST

2 Samuel 18:5-9 Psalm 130

Ephesians 4:25-5:2 John 6:35, 41-51

WORSHIP LEADERS

Altar Guild Nancy and Bob Hopkins, Jan Jeter, Trish Rauls

Head Ushers Bob Moffett, Gary Kennan

Head Greeters Mable Thomas, Susie VanderKuy, Barbara Clark, Carol Thiele

Sound System Amy Pertuit, Dominic Rivera

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 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 9:30 am Mom’s Bible Study 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 Sacred Yoga Parker UMC 10 am Space for God 7 pm Al-Anon/AA Meetings 6:30-9 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic

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Meetings Coming Up

Monday, August 10 6 pm Outreach Team

Children’s Team

Sunday, August 16 Noon Sunday School Teachers Luncheon

LET US PRAY —for Marcus St. Julien, Shirley Watts, Roy Watts, Debbie Nice, Joyce Bracey, Jeremy Rasler, Larcie Burnett, Kelly Hereford, John Gage, Lorraine Wilson, Larry Marlow, Edith Parr, Tony Scandaliato, Mel Pate, Laura Coatney, Alan von Gremp, Julie Ferguson, Jontra Scott, Roy Watts, Alison Walsh, Daniel Magee, Bryan Slate, and the Women of Grace House.

WE SHARE the SORROW —of Carol and Gary Kennan and their Family in the death of Carol’s father, William C. Wilkins.

WE SHARE the JOY —of Michael Barr’s successful mission and safe return from Lativia —of Erin and Kevin Lentz, now living in Phoenix, in the birth of twins Madeline and Clara on February 15.

Announcements

United Methodist Youth Plan to attend the District Youth Meeting on Saturday, August 15, 2-4 pm, at Rayne and then the Conference “Youth Ignite” Retreat on Saturday, August 22, 10 am-4 pm at Camp Istrouma in Greenwell Springs featuring our own Max Zehner along with swimming, lunch, and

other activities.

Watch the Youth Video To see the beautiful faces of our wonderful group of youth at Rayne visit https://animoto.com/play/bGhSu14nyzCcnb360MZy5Q

The 140th Rayne Anniversary Committee solicits old

photos of Rayne! Contact max.zehner@raynenola.org

Throwback Thursdays Visit Rayne’s Facebook page, “like” us, and check out “Throwback Thursdays”!

New Rayne T-Shirts Our new blue Rayne T-Shirts are available in all sizes, including onesies—$10 Call the church office at 899-3431 for yours!

Community Sale Visit Temple Sinai’s huge Attic Sale on Sunday-Monday, August 9-10, 9 am– 3 pm at 6227 St. Charles Avenue.

Leadership Team Retreat August 7-8 Global Green Office For more information about Stop 22 contact Courtney at cstuckwisch @gmail.com

Stop 22 for

Young Adults

Congratulations, Youth Fellowship Seniors!

Graduating from

high school and heading for college are these

members of our youth fellowship:

Sophia Funches Spelman College

Justin Anthony University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Darrel Francis University of Louisiana, Lafayette

Desmond Stovall Louisiana State University