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 9, 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 Jonah Murray Percak Iris Elanor Percak baptized on February 5, 2017 Those wishing to become members of Rayne are encouraged to contact one of our pastors via email calliewcrawford@gmail.com max.zehner@raynenola.org 2017 Operating Budget $1,080,442 Needed Weekly 20,778 Weekly Average to Date 16,790 Received 2/5/17 22,510 153 Pledges-to-date for 2017 694,877 Kendra Scott for Luke s House 637 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. Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20...I have set before you life and death... therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice, and cleaving to him. Message by Callie Crawford, If Your Heart Turns Away 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 Chancel Choir, C. Leonard Raybon, Director and Marcus St. Julien, Organist In the Wake of the Tornadoes: A Message from Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: We are continuing to assess the damage from the outbreak of yesterday s tornadoes. Six parishes have been impacted: Ascension, Livingston, Orleans, St. Tammany, St. James and Tangipahoa. Our Early Response Teams are on the scene making initial assessments and a request has been made for emergency support from UMCOR. To our knowledge, United Methodist Churches were not harmed; although many families in the area have been impacted. Please keep those families, pastors and congregations who are providing support in your prayers. Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey A special offering for UMCOR will be received on this Sunday, February 12.
Opportunities for Service Text Giving is Here! Now you can support the many ministries of our community of faith by using your smart phone to text message your contribution. 1. In the TO window type: 73256 2. In the Text Message window type: giverayne $25 (or any other amount) 3. Follow the on-screen instructions for a one-time set up! Take a Leap of Faith and Make a 2017 Pledge! 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. 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 shaun.darnall@raynenola.org 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, February 12, the Pepper Team will be preparing a meal to be served on Tuesday, February 14, at The Open Table. To join the Salt, Pepper, Spice, or Tabasco Team, email susie.vanderkuy@raynenola.org 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, February 14, at 3 pm. 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 nancy.hopkins@raynenola.org Candles-on-the-Half-Shell This Sunday, February 12, in the Fellowship Hall after both services, you may purchase oyster shell candles created by Robin Pannagl. These local, very unique candles make great gifts on Valentine s Day or for your Mardi Gras guests to take home with them. Robin will have them boxed for both occasions. Remember, 50% of all profits come back to Rayne! 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! 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 maguyton@gmail.com
Opportunities for Spiritual Growth 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. 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 natalie.derham@raynenola.org for information. School for Contemplative Living Classes, Workshops and Retreats Watch the newsletter for details. Each Wednesday Evening Underway Now 6 pm Rayne Parlor The Wisdom Jesus led by William Thiele Friday, March 24 "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 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. Young Adults Join Rayne 20/30 for the following events: February 6-20 Mondays, 6:30-8 pm, Youth Room #219 The Practice of the Presence of God This 3-week study will offer activities that help us develop an awareness of God's presence. In the midst of a loud political environment and non-stop Mardi Gras season, this study is right on time. Led by Robyn Dorch and Michelle Pyne. Snacks and a quiet space provided! Sunday, February 12, 7 pm The Women s Group continues with The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown. Location TBA. The Men s Group meets at NOLA Brewing Tap Room as they study and discuss How God Makes Men. 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. Similar to the Upper Room format, each meditation should be: 150-300 words long, accompanied by verses of scripture, followed by a 1-sentence prayer and emailed to Carolyn Smith at carolynvsmith@gmail.com
Each Week At Rayne 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 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 Meetings Coming Up Monday, February 13, 6 pm Children s Team Outreach Work Area Monday, February 20, 6 pm Board of Trustees Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 119:1-8 I Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Let Us Pray Jude Pritchard-Rooney, Ruth Hammond, Debby Hyman, Barbara Clark, Stephanie Sonnier, Mary Ann Frazier, Sarah Biles, Madeleine Page, Hazel Pitre, Brady Whitten, Andrew McLetchie, Margie Mielke, Rosalie Young, Lee Zollinger, Brenda Frey, Carolyn Smith, Jeremy Rasler, Barbara Everett, Edward Picard, Winnie Veals, Mike Center, The Kitchen Family, Laura Coatney, Kelsey Way, Dan Sikes, Phyllis Funches, Jillian Hurst, Mirtha Blanco, Jerrell and Emma Dupre, The Kaynor Family, Carol Stutzenbecker, Denise Trahant, Amber Spicer, Eleanor Slate, Bryan Slate and the residents and staff of Grace House. 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. Jazz Sunday Parking Auction The silent auction for parking on Jazz Sunday will take place this Sunday, February 12, from 10 am - 12:30 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Mardi Gras Sales Passes for building, driveway, and parking access will be sold on Sunday, February 12, Fellowship Hall. Announcements OUth Gluten-Free Find Communion a connection with friends Bread faith, Those food, who fun, are on and fellowship! gluten-free diets may request a gluten-free THIS WEEK communion wafer at the altar Sunday, each February time 12, 12-2 pm we celebrate the Lord s All youth Supper. 6th - 12th grades are welcome to join us after church for pizza and Valentine s fun with surprises! Parents may pick up youth at 2 pm from the Pitt Street door. There will be no youth meeting in the evening. For youth information, email shaun.darnall@raynenola.org We Share the Sorrow of the Krueger Family and friends as they mourn the death of David s father, Richard Krueger. Thank You to Bart Shank for installing the shower curtain rod at the parsonage; to Mary Brown for baking and sharing the delicious cheese straws and sugar cookies at the Church Council meeting; to all those who volunteered to work with the Rayne Youth to man the potties at the parades; to the United Methodist Men for the delicious pancake breakfast last Sunday! Birthday Sunday Join us at noon in the Fellowship Hall for King Cake as we celebrate all our February birthdays! 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. UMM The Pancake Breakfast last Sunday, raised over $360! Congratulations on a job well done! 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!
Rayne Children s P lay Date at Wisner Center!