The Celebration of the Lord s Supper and the Hanging of the Greens. The Advent Wreath Candles of Hope and Peace

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1 MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH for 139 years shining the light of God s love and grace 3900 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana Sunday Worship at 8:45 and 11 am December 4, 2014 We Welcome All! We warmly welcome all to worship on Sundays at 8:45 or 11 am, to Sunday School at 9:45 am, and to any of our events or activities. We invite you to participate fully 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 Annabelle Louise Mathieu Baptized on November 30, 2014 Those wishing to become members of Rayne are encouraged to contact our pastor at Second Sunday of Advent The Celebration of the Lord s Supper and the Hanging of the Greens The Advent Wreath Candles of Hope and Peace Luke 2:10-12 The angel said, Don t be afraid! I bring good news to you Message by Callie Crawford T! W "" B$ a S %& for Y() Holy Communion at 8:45 and 11 am in The Hannah Chapel with musicians Marcus St. Julien, Joseph Tate and Ebonee Davis The Chancel Choir at 11 am directed by Leonard Raybon Thank You! 2014 Operating Budget $974,845 Needed Weekly $18,747 Weekly Average to Date 16,063 Received 11/30/14 20, Pledges-to-Date: 120 for 563,059 Second Harvest Food Bank 641 It is not too late to make your pledge for 2015! Cards are located on the tables of the church. Contribute Online at ACH Contributions You may authorize automatic monthly contributions from your checking account using the form found on the tables of the church or downloaded from the website. Call to request a mailed form! Join us for the Annual Children s Christmas Pageant The Sounds of Christmas Sunday December 14 5pm Homemade Gumbo by Owen St. Amant Potato Salad and Beverage Enter and Enjoy a Cookie Contest Introducing Music of the Opera Creole Hear the Joyful Noise of Our Children as they retell the Story of Jesus Birth through Sound and Song! Seating is limited! Tickets will be sold Sundays, December 7 and 14. Adults $8 Children $5

2 It is not too late to make a 2015 pledge! Alternative Gift Shopping at the Christmas Mission Market Sundays, December 7 and 14 sample pledge card Support our mission projects by shopping at the Mission Market for alternative gift cards, art, handcrafted items, homemade jellies, jams, baked goods, and quilted items, jewelry, cards, and more! Enter a platter of your favorite cookies at our contest during the Children s Christmas Pageant 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall! To enter, call Natalie at natalie.derham@raynenola.org Alternative Gift Cards at the Mission Market As a gift for someone special, make a $10 donation to one of Rayne s mission projects and receive a gift card to let them know that they were remembered in this compassionate way. Luke s House Free Clinic Crescent City Café SALT &PEPPER Comfort Food Cook Teams The Open Table The School for Contemplative Living Advent Study Open to All! All are welcome! Not a Silent Night Sundays 9:45 am Friendship Classroom Led by Sue McMahon To learn more about Blessing Home of the Thailand Methodist Mission visit h@p://thailandmethodist.org/blessing.html Michael Barr Teacher at Hope Secondary School in Bethlehem, Palestine To read about Michael s mission go to h9p://carefulabandon.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/ west-bank-definitely-not-gretna-louisiana/ To continue their work, both Katie and Michael still need our support! To contribute to their mission, memo your contribution to Rayne: Katie and/or Mike Stewardship of the Earth Stewardship of Rayne Solar Panels for Your Home Find out how you can get solar panels for your home, get $1000 back for Rayne. Go to: Rayne is happy to announce a new partnership with Joule Alliance, a program by Joule Solar Energy of New Orleans. Rayne will receive a $1000 donation for each one of our supporters that goes solar with Joule! If you would like a free estimate for your home simply follow the link above. Your solar system will pay for itself in just four years with money you would otherwise lose to your utility company. No upfront cost! Includes financingno payments or interest for 12 months. Sponsored by the Rayne Caring for Creation Commi9ee

3 Conference on Christians Facing Persecution in the Middle East Tuesday, December 9 9 am-noon with lunch Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral For information: Primetimers Christmas Party Wednesday, December 17 Noon, Home of Juanita Pradel 5219 Pi@ Street $6 Members $7 Guests Music by Cathy and Al Carriere RSVP: Interfaith Service in Memory of the Homeless Who Have Died on Our Streets 4 pm, St. Joseph Church 1802 Tulane Avenue Support the NOLA Wesley Spring Break Mission Trip to Guatemala Advent 2014 Sunday, December 7 8:45 and 11 am HDEFGEF of the GHIIEJ MGJJGKE MDHLIM and 5 pm CNHGJMODJ CDHKPGEF 8:45 and 11 am CNDEQIP CNKGH PHKFHDO MGJJGKE MDHLIM and 5 pm SKSETJ KU CNHGJMODJ PDFIDEM CNHGJMODJ EWI CDETPIPGFNM CKOOSEGKE 5, 7, and 11 pm $2000 is needed by December 4. Contributions may be made through Rayne or by visiting: h@p:// NOLAWesley/hsp All Are Welcome! This mid-week, daytime Bible Study opportunity, led by experienced teacher, Mal McLetchie, will resume for 8 sessions on January 14. Join us! Wednesdays, 10 am Room 201 Young Adults Compelled by Love Serving With Dignity and Grace Crescent City Café Confirmation Begins! Sunday January 11 9:45 am Room 209 Open to all 5th-7th grade youth. Both youth and parents should attend this first meeting! Saturday December am Fellowship Hall To donate or volunteer, visit

4 Each Week At Rayne Sundays 5-7 pm Youth Fellowship 5-6 pm Women s Covenant Group 6 pm NOLA Wesley Worship Mondays 10 am Staff Meeting 5:30 pm Centering Prayer 6 pm Ministry Meetings 6:30 pm Stop 22 Young Adults 6:30 pm AA Meeting Tuesdays 1 pm Intercessory Prayer Group 3:30 pm Open Table 6-8 pm Luke s House Free Clinic 6:30 pm Covenant Group Wednesdays 9:30 am Mom s Bible Study 6 pm Children s Choir seasonal 6 pm Wednesday Classes 7 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursdays 9:30 am Sacred Yoga Parker UMC 10 am Space for God 7 pm Al-Anon/AA Meetings 7-9 pm Luke s House Free Clinic Saturdays 9-11:30 am STAIR Tutoring Meetings Coming Up Worship Leaders Altar Guild Nancy and Bob Hopkins, Jan Jeter, Trish Rauls Head Ushers Bob Moffe9, Gary Kennan, Jim McArthur Head Greeters Mable Thomas, Susie VanderKuy, Barbara Clark, Carol Thiele Sound System Amy Pertuit Monday, December 8 6 pm Childrenʹs Team 6 pm Staff-Parish CommiEee Wednesday, December 10 Noon, RECP Advisory Board Second Sunday of Advent Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 Let Us Pray for Katherine Gage, Peggy Parr, Bill Hutchinson, Debbie Strickland, Sue Aspinwall, Fran Flurry, Carol Kennan, Parker Schneidau, Buel Humphreys, George Caldwell, Judy Wa@s, Laura Coatney, Jeanne Seidenspinner, Clarence Braud, Anne Aten, and Bryan Slate. We Share the Joy of the Coatney Family in the birth of Ellio@ Tyler Coatney on December 2! We Share the Sorrow of Sue Aspinwall in the death of her mother, Marguerite Aspinwall. Comfort Food Ministry If you want to serve, come on December 9 and 23 at 3:30 pm to 2700 Louisiana Avenue! Children s Choir! Allison Way, Directing Wednesdays, pm Winter Food Pantry You Are Invited! Introducing the Torah Sundays 9:45 am Library Gary Uhl, Teaching All Are Welcome! December 10 Thank You to all those who have taken the leap of making a financial pledge to the mission of our church in 2015! to Brenda Frey, Susie VanderKuy, Donita Qualey, Unique Lee, Sue Aspinwall, Leah Todd, Carol Coutant, Lyle Colombo, and Babs Mollere for handcrafting the lovely Angel Tree ornaments bearing the names of our 2014 newborns! to all who helped to decorate! to the Weekday Women s Covenant Group who helped host the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service! to Elizabeth Hu@on for the gift of the new crèche which will be on display in the Sanctuary! The Salt Team will prepare a meal on Sunday, December 7 Noon, Church Kitchen to be served at The Open Table serving those in need on Tuesday, December 9 3:30 pm 2700 Louisiana Ave. Open Table Holiday Schedule A Christmas Meal will be provided by our combined cook teams to be served at The Open Table on Tuesday, December 23 3:30 pm 2700 Louisiana Avenue To: Rayne To qualify for a 2014 charitable income tax deduction, your gift must be made by December 31, Complete your gift today and you will receive the tax benefits as well as the satisfaction of supporting your favorite ministries! Your contributions of canned meats, stews, hearty soups, peanut bu@er and other imperishable foods will be gratefully received!

5 Poets, Prophets and Mystics Among Us The School for Contemplative Living Come explore the wisdom of a retreat leader and spiritual director as Sr. Janet Franklin, SSJ, shares guidance from classical and modern authors who are helping us find Spirit among us. Maybe you will discover there is a bit of a poet, prophet, and mystic in you. Saturday, December 6 9:30 am-1:30 pm Parker UMC, 1130 Nashville Avenue