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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
September 27, 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!
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Message by Jay Hogewood
“God Is Nowhere (or Pass the Water, Hold the Whine)”
The Lord’s Supper at 11am
in the historic Sanctuary
with the Chancel Choir
conducted by C. Leonard Raybon
and Marcus St. Julien, Organist.
The Lord’s Supper at 8:45am
in the historic Sanctuary
with musicians
Marcus St. Julien, Piano,
Randall Bunnell and Ebonee Davis.
Wednesday, September 27 at 12pm
The guest speaker this month is Robert Ticknor, a Reference Associate at the Historic New Orleans Collection.
He will be presenting on the history of houses on St. Charles Avenue.
RSVP 504-899-3431
NEW ITEMS OF INTEREST
Sunday, October 1 at 10am The Gratitude Class joins One in the Spirit and Grace Class to begin the study of The Divine Dance by Fr. Richard Rohr
Sunday, October 1 Rayne 20/30 volunteers with the United Methodist Men to present the Pancake Breakfast
October 9 - 14 Walk the labyrinth at the Epiphany House
Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21 Retreat for laity in Woodworth, LA
Saturday, October 28 Rayne 20/30 works with Habitat for Humanity on the Unity Build
Homemade Chili
Costumes
Fun
Hot dogs
Games
Birthday cake
More Fun
Ice Cream
Bounce houses
FUN!
DON’T
MISS THIS!
Rayne Fall Festival
& Chili Cook-Off
Sunday, October 8
at 12pm
Food Needed for Rayne Pantry The items needed are: canned meat (tuna fish, chicken, Vienna Sausages), canned vegetables, soup (not condensed), chili, stew, and single canned meals (Ravioli, Spaghettios, Beefaroni, etc.). Most of our neighbors seeking food do not have a way to prepare it. When possible, it is better to purchase cans with easy open tabs, pouches, cartons or bottles. A few of our neighbors need food and have limited capability to cook it. The items most needed are: spaghetti sauce, noodles, and dried beans. __________________________________________________
Always 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, October 7, 8 am, in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to www.crescentcitycafe.com _________________________________________________
Comfort Food The Salt Team will prepare a meal off-site to be served on Tuesday, October 10, 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, October 10, at 3 pm.
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The Intercessory Prayer Group
This group meets each Tuesday at 1 pm in the Associate Pastor’s office to pray for the concerns of our community of believers.
Opportunities for Service
Habitat for Humanity - Unity Build 2017
Unity Build is the coming together of local faith communities to build homes in New Orleans. In October, 8-10 local church communities,
including Rayne, will participate in a Unity Build during all four weekends. The site is located in New Orleans East. This Unity Build
offers us a great opportunity for connectivity and service.
Build dates include: October 5-8
October 12-14 October 19-21 October 26-28
Please note that all Saturdays are booked, but there are openings on Thursdays and Fridays for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer with the group from Rayne contact Jeff Reuther at 704-905-9256 or [email protected]
2017 Rayne Mission Market Sunday, December 3
Ready or not, here it comes! The Mission Market
is just around the corner. Now is the time
to begin making items for the Mission Market. We welcome your new hand-crafted creations such as jewelry, quilts,
crocheted scarves and hats, knitted caps,
shawls, and other arts and crafts.
Reconciling Ministries Network Meet Our Ministers
Wednesday, September 27 7:30pm, at The Columns
Please join Marissa and Jay for fellowship, conversation, and libations. ALL are welcome!
Last Chance for Listening Posts
Meet with Jay, Marissa, and William next door as they share information and offer a time of guided conversation, listening together, and praying for the Holy Spirit to lead us deeper into
a faithful and fruitful use of the recently purchased “Epiphany House.”
Scheduled for:
Thursday, September 28, Noon
Come one,
Come all!
Come hungry!
This Sunday, October 1 Serving from 8:15am - 1pm
“Short Stacks for a Tall Cause” Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Habitat Unity Build.
Cost: adults $6, children $3
Watch the Saints game!
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth
Young Adult Bible Study Mondays, 6:30-8 pm, Youth Room #219 The Call by Adam Hamilton Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and
explore Paul’s conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. In this six-week study, you are invited to experience faith through Christ’s greatest teacher and missionary.
Habitat Unity Build - 2 Volunteer Opportunities October 1 and 28
We have two volunteer opportunities to help support the interfaith Habitat Unity Build with Rayne and other faith-based groups from all over New Orleans. First, the United Methodist Men are hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 1 for the Saints game in London. Shifts begin at 7:45 and go through
the afternoon. Second, on October 28, we have 8 spots reserved for Rayne 20/30 to participate in the Unity Build as volunteers. If you're interested in either of these volunteer opportunities,
contact Helen Thomas.
Men’s and Women’s Groups
Women’s Group: A Year of Biblical Womanhood Begins Tuesday, October 3
For time and place, contact Courtney (see email address below)
Men's Group: The Resolution for Men - October 15 The men's group meets from 6:00-7:30pm
at NOLA Brewing Tap Room.
For more information: [email protected]
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Saturday, September 30 9:30am - 12pm, at Advent House Saturday, October 21 9:30am - 12pm, at Advent House For those new to Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina: An Introduction, and for those with some experience: A Refresher Course Facilitators: William Thiele, PhD, Deacon Maggie Dawson, and Vivien Michaels *Suggested one-time donation of $25 will be accepted at the door. To register or for questions, contact Linda Roberts at [email protected] or 504-906-6338.
Wednesday Evening Studies
Continuing on September 27 at 6 pm
Five Means of Grace: Experience God’s
Love the Wesleyan Way
Led by Jay Hogewood and Marissa Teauseau
5 weeks - continues through October 11
Introduction to Godly Play
A creative, imaginative approach to Christian
formation and spiritual guidance
Led by the Children’s Ministry Team
3 weeks - continues through September 27
Questions - all the church office at
504-899-3431 or email Susie at
Methodism 101 - What Makes Us United Methodists Anyway?
This class will take place on Sunday mornings at 10am with Jay and Marissa at the Epiphany House.
Study continues on October 1.
Grace Class, One in the Spirit & Gratitude Class
On Sunday, October 1, at 10 am, in the Library (Room 107), the Grace Class, One in the Spirit, and the Gratitude Class
will begin a study group on The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr. They will be serving as an accountability and discussion group
for those who want to read the book together in advance of the December seminar.
Mom’s Bible Study Reconvenes Thursdays at 9:45am in the Parlor (Room 103)
On September 28, this class will begin a new study
on the lesson of the Prodigal Son.
Children’s Choir
meets Wednesday, September 27
and continues through Wednesday, December 6.
Children will be served PBJ sandwiches at the
Kid’sCafé beginning at 5:30pm,
followed by choir rehearsal at 6pm. Make a joyful noise!
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, October 2, 6pm Staff Parish Relations Committee
Monday, October 9, 6pm
Mission Team
Needed for a Friend A mother attending the Open Table is in need of a love seat, mattress, and bed
frame. Contact William at [email protected]
Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off This annual event will take place on
Sunday, October 8, at 12pm. The deadline to enter the Chili Cook-Off
is Wednesday, October 4.
Altar Flowers Needed If you would like to place flowers (cost is $55) on the altar in honor or in memory
of a loved one, please call the church office 504-899-3431 or email
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.
Announcements
OUth
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Exodus 17:1-17 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32
Find a connection with friends,
faith, food, fun, and fellowship!
All youth in 6th - 12th grades are invited to join us at Rayne from 5 - 7 pm on Sunday, October 1.
2017
Operating Budget $1,080,442
Needed Weekly 20,778
Weekly Average to Date 16,393
Received 9/17/17 15,930
155 Pledges for 2017 701,127
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.
Let Us Pray
—for all those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria; —for Jeremy Stewart, Bryan Slate, Eleanor Slate, William Gieger, Jr., George Mastainich, Barbara Everett, Debby Hyman, Debbie Abney, Tara Seams, Gary Roth, Sr., Bonnie Catalanotto, Denise Fredricks, Alicia Phelps, Rosalie Young, Brenda Frey, Robert Connolly, Dan Sikes, Mary Herbert, James Lot, Thaïs St. Julien, Andrew McLetchie, Laura Coatney, and Denise Trahant; —for those living with addictions.
We Share the Sorrow —of Michele Gallman and her family mourning the loss of her son, Kendall Gallman, whose service will be at Rayne on Saturday, October 7, at 11am. We Share the Joy —of the Breland Family celebrating the birth of a baby girl, Millie, on September 7!
Trinity Christian Community’s 50th Anniversary Gala is a fundraising event, focusing on raising public
awareness, large corporate investments, and individual donations to support TCC.
WHEN: September 28 WHERE: Audubon Tea Room
6500 Magazine St. PROGRAMMING:
Dinner & Drinks at 6:30pm Presentation at 7:30pm
For information or to purchase tickets, contact William McIntyre
Benefit Golf Tournament for Methodist Children’s Home of Greater New Orleans
Monday, October 2, Tee time is 12:30pm
If you can be a sponsor, player or volunteer to work the day of the tournament, please call 985-626-6649. Sponsors and golfers may also register online at www.lmch.org/golf-classic/ Proceeds from this event grants the opportunity to continue their mission and help children blossom.