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Rayne
MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
for 141 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
February 16, 2017
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
2017 Operating Budget
$1,080,442
Needed Weekly 20,778 Weekly Average to Date 16,607 Received 2/12/17 15,509 153 Pledges-to-date for 2017 694,877 UMCOR: Tornado Relief 5,001
Contribute Online at www.raynenola.org
or scan this QR Code to set up an account.
Use your smart phone to open
your own account with the church for making contributions
and viewing your giving record.
Those wishing to become members of Rayne are encouraged to contact
Luncheon and Program
Wednesday February 22
Noon Fellowship Hall
RSVP: 504-899-3431
Guest Speaker: Morgan Molthrop author of Jean Lafitte’s Pirate Code:
Seventeen Strategies for Acquiring Untold Fortune from America’s
First Laissez Faire Capitalist using letters and artifacts from
her father’s experiences.
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Matthew 5:48 “Therefore,
just as your heavenly Father is complete in
showing love to everyone, so also you must
be complete.”
Message by Max Zehner,
“The Big Picture”
Holy Communion in the Historic Sanctuary
at 8:45 with musicians Marcus St. Julien, Pianist
Nathan Ward and Ebonee Davis, Soloists
and Worship at 11 am
in the Historic Sanctuary with The Children’s Choir, Allison Bunnell, Director and The Chancel Choir,
C. Leonard Raybon, Director Marcus St. Julien, Organist
Caleb Evans Hanegan baptized on
February 12, 2017
Gene Rebeck Sue Rebeck joining on
February 12, 2017
Jazz Sunday
with The Mark Braud Band!
Sunday, February 26 One service at 10 am
Come casual, bring a friend, and plan to stay for
lunch in the Fellowship Hall and parades!
Canned Goods Needed
Most needed for distribution are items with easy open lids requiring no can opener. Suggestions are high protein foods such as peanut butter, tuna packets, ravioli, chili, spaghettios, soups, chicken and dumplings, fruits and vegetables. _________________________________________________
Needed at the Donation Station Hotel-sized amenities: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, as well as razors, reading glasses, and bandaids. _________________________________________________
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, March 4, 8 am in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to www.crescentcitycafe.com _________________________________________________
Comfort Food Sunday, March 12, the Pepper Team will be preparing a meal to be served on Tuesday, March 14, at The Open Table. To join the Salt, Pepper, Spice, or Tabasco 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, March 14, at 3 pm.
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We Welcome Sunday Morning Volunteers Greeters, Ushers, Kitchen Crew If you are able and willing to help with any of these tasks on Sunday morning, email [email protected]
Opportunities for Service
New Comfort Food Team Organizing for Service Team Tabasco!
This team will cook meals to be served on 5th Tuesdays at The Open Table.
Captain Robert Connolly will lead this Comfort Food Team. Can you help?
Contact 504-899-3431.
Help NOLA Wesley, Our Campus Ministry Would you like to invest in the church's future? College campuses are the front lines where that future is being determined. The NOLA Wesley United Methodist Campus Ministry provides a safe, welcoming environment where Tulane and Loyola students are empowered to dream and challenged to grow in their discipleship. We invite you to partner with us by providing a one-time donation at www.gofundme.com/nolawesley or becoming a monthly patron at www.patreon.com/nolawesley.
We can help Melody and Alberta Pate rebuild their flooded home and business
by supporting “Those Nuts” at gracielouisenutt.com Facebook/GracieLouiseNutt
Instagram/GracieLouiseNutt 10% of “Those Nuts” proceeds return to Rayne!
Can You Provide a Meal for NOLA Wesley Students? Please let us know if you are able to provide a meal on Sunday, April 9, to feed 15 - 20 students in conjunction with the weekly worship. Please call the church office at 504-899-3431 or email Shaun at [email protected]
Spring Mission Trip
March 24-29
NOLA Wesley is inviting members of area churches to join hands with them in
rebuilding flooded homes in Leesville, LA Cost: $250 covers food, lodging, transportation,
insurance and building materials
To learn more, email [email protected]
Children’s Book Drive We received many books last Sunday, but still need many more to give to students in Baton Rouge who lost their own books in the flood. The goal is to hand out books for each child to keep. Books are needed for K-5th grade.
In the Wake of the New Orleans East Tornadoes
If you would like to donate to the United Methodist
Committee on Relief or volunteer to help rebuild a home, go to www.louisianadisasterresponse.com
Rayne 20/30 Prepares Jazz Sunday Meal! On Sunday, February 26, Rayne 20/30 will prepare the meal for sale in the kitchen after worship! Watch for details in upcoming newsletters. All proceeds will go to support Crescent City Café.
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
School for Contemplative Living Classes, Workshops and Retreats
Watch the newsletter for details.
Friday, March 24 7-9 pm
"Dreams as Sacred Encounter," with Rodger Kamenetz
Saturday, April 22 9 am-1 pm
"Cultivating Self-Compassion," with Lara Naughton
Saturday, May 20 9 am-1 pm
"Contemplative Practice," with Fr. Ephrem Arcement
A Lenten Study led by
Rev. Susan Gaumer The Wednesdays of Lent
Beginning March 8 6 pm
Rayne Parlor Text: Virgin Time, by Patricia Hampl
Explore the difference between contemplative prayer and “praying without ceasing.”
Study Underway Mondays, 6:30-8 pm
Youth Room #219 “The Practice of the Presence of God “
Grace-Based Parents Class Begins New Study Sunday, March 5, 9:45 am
Room 201
Are you feeling adrift in the up-and-down journey of parenting? Join this class of parents of all ages
for a book study and discussion of Paul Tripp's Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles
That Can Radically Change Your Family.
Confirmation Begins! Sundays, March 12-May 28
9:50-10:50 In the “Upper Room” of the Hannah Chapel
All 5th graders - you are invited to join this class and engage in “close encounters” with the Christian faith via discussion, games, activities, and experiences designed to help you understand what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.
On Pentecost Sunday, June 4, at 11 am, members of this group who are ready to do so may be confirmed as full members of the church! Contact [email protected] for information.
Lent 2017
Close Encounters with Jesus on the Way to the Cross
A Sermon Series _____________________________________
Sunday, March 5
Jesus and the Tempter
Sunday, March 12 Jesus and Nicodemus
Sunday, March 19
Jesus and the Woman at the Well
Sunday, March 26 Jesus and the Man Born Blind
Sunday April 2
Jesus and Mary, Martha, and Lazarus
Palm Sunday, April 9 Jesus and Judas
Maundy Thursday, April 13
Jesus and Simon Peter
Easter Sunday, April 16 Jesus and Mary Magdalene
Ash Wednesday Service of Worship
March 1 at 6 pm in the Sanctuary
with the Chancel Choir
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew
a right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
Worship Leaders
Altar Guild Nancy and Bob Hopkins, Jan Jeter
Head Ushers Bob Moffett, Gary Kennan, Doug Comeaux
Head Greeters Mable Thomas, Carol Thiele, Barbara Clark, Elisabeth Rietvelt, Susie VanderKuy
Sound System Justin “Razz” Hunter
Sundays 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship
5-6:30 pm Women’s Covenant Group
Mondays 10 am Staff Meeting
6 pm Ministry Meetings
6:30 pm Rayne 20/30 for Young Adults
6:30 pm AA Meeting
Tuesdays Noon Brown Bag Covenant Group
1 pm Intercessory Prayer Group
3 pm Open Table
5:30-8 pm Luke’s House Free Clinic
6:30 pm Covenant Group
Wednesdays 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
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Meetings Coming Up
Monday, February 20, 6 pm Board of Trustees
Monday, March 6, 6 pm
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Let Us Pray —All those who have lost their homes because of the tornadoes in NO East; Jude Pritchard-Rooney, Jill Holland, Ruth Hammond, Debby Hyman, Barbara Clark, Stephanie Sonnier, Mary Ann Frazier, Sarah Biles, Brady Whitten, Andrew McLetchie, Margie Mielke, Rosalie Young, Lee Zollinger, Brenda Frey, Barbara Everett, Mike Center, The Kitchen Family, Laura Coatney, Kelsey Way, Dan Sikes, Jillian Hurst, Mirtha Blanco, Jerrell and Emma Dupre, Denise Trahant, April Bruno, Amber Spicer, Eleanor Slate, Bryan Slate and the residents and staff of Grace House.
We Share the Joy —of Willie Fritz, Tulane Head Football Coach, inducted into the Central Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame!
We Share the Sorrow —of the Dionne Family and friends as they mourn the death of Fern’s mother, Cecile.
—of the Krueger Family in the death of
David’s father, Richard.
Thank You —to all those who have volunteered to work with the Rayne Youth to staff the potties at the parades!
Announcements
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.
OUth
Charge Conference An important called session of the Church/Charge Conference will be held on Thursday, March 2, 6 pm in the Hannah Chapel. All members of the Church Council are urged to be in attendance.
Brass Bash! The annual fundraiser to benefit Luke’s House Free Medical Clinic will be on Friday, March 31, at 6:30 pm, at One Eyed Jacks. Order tickets online at www.brassbash.com
End-of-Year Statements The 2016 Contribution Statements have been emailed, but if you would prefer a hard copy, contact the church office at 504-899-3431.
Mardi Gras Sales Passes for building, circle drive, and parking access may be purchased by emailing [email protected]
Jazz Sunday Parking A few parking spaces are still available. Contact Shaun for information [email protected]
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Psalm 119:33-40
I Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 Matthew 5:38-48
Find a connection with friends
faith, food, fun, and fellowship!
NO YOUTH MEETINGS
Due to the parades, we will not have youth meetings on Sundays, February 19 & 26.
See you at the Rayne potties!
Sunday, March 5, 5 - 7 pm
We will begin a new study. Come see what it is!
All youth 6th - 12th grades are welcome.
For youth information, email [email protected]
Thank you to all of the 2017 Mardi Gras volunteers! We have a “super crew” and
this will be one of our strongest years yet!
Come on, parades, let’s roll!
