We Welcome All!
We warmly welcome all to worship on Sundays at 8:45a & 11a (online & on-site) and 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!
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“Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles God performs for people!” -Psalm 66:5
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Rayne is hosting Vacation Bible School this week, with 60 children and 25 volunteers participating onsite. Groups are rotating through all the available spaces at 3900 Saint Charles Avenue. You’ll see activity in the Sanctuary, kitchen, Fellowship Hall, Chapel, RECP classrooms, playgrounds, backyard at the Epiphany House, and you may even catch a baby napping in the quiet of the Parlor. These moments of simple joy- making a new friend…sharing a snack…singing a song…playing a game…can feel like something close to a miracle. After day one, I can no longer count the number of times I’ve heard something along the lines of “Wow, it feels good to be together again!” “My kids have really been looking forward to this week!” and of course “Everyone is getting so big!”
And we’re also thinking BIG. The theme for our time together is Monumental: Celebrating God’s Greatness. Our adventure is set in a southwestern desert, and each day we learn about how great, awesome, and strong God’s love is. Maybe it’s worth a moment for each of us to be reminded of Thursday’s verse from Paul’s letter to the Romans: “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love.” Are you convinced? That nothing is out of reach of God’s light and love? Yes, there is a long list of serious challenges we face in ourselves, our families, and our community. And yes, God loves you no matter what, is with you everywhere, and is stronger than anything. Just ask the children of Rayne!
Thank you, church, for the many ways you support children’s ministries- through your prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness- all your generosity has made this Vacation Bible School experience possible.
Elizabeth
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Services are at 8:45a and 11a in Rayne's Historic Sanctuary and on Facebook Live.
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Alternative Giving Cards to celebrate the men in your life will be for sale on Sunday, June 12th before and after both Worship services.
These Father's Day Cards can be given to your loved one and they pass on the gift to a neighbor by supporting two of our ministries: Crescent City Cafe' (serves breakfast to the hungry... with dignity!) and Rayne's Fix-It-Team (provides home repairs for congregation members and friends of Rayne).
Cards are $10 each.
If you have any questions, please contact Marissa (email or 318-564-4879).
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Saturday, June 11
Line by 5:15p
The Reconciling Ministry Network Congregations will be marching in the New Orleans Pride Parade again this year, and we would love for you to join us! Wear your rainbow gear and comfy shoes! If you would like to make a sign to represent the love of God and Rayne, please do! Meet at the neutral ground on Elysian Fields, between Rampart and Royal Streets - please arrive by 5:15p to get in line.
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Tuesday, June 28th - Saturday, July 2nd
This summer the youth will head to Pine Lakes Fellowship Camp in Mississippi! The theme of camp this year is “This Book is Meant to Show Us How to Love.” We will focus on Bible stories and the importance of Scripture. Youth will also participate in team building activities during the day. All students in 5th through 12th grade are welcome to join us - no need to be a member of Rayne! If you know a student interested in camp, contact Jacob!
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Our guests - Fabio and his child, David - are learning much about our hometown, and also about our Rayne community.
Thanks to you, the hospitality we're sharing is showing Christ's love. We have a few more specific ways you can help:
- Can you help share a ride with David (age 10) for camp next week?
- Can you help connect David to a summer camp that your children or grandchildren are attending?
- Can you help connect Fabio to a job in our community?
For details, contact Jay (225-772-3550).
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Esther:
Goodness, Wit & Grit
(with Just a Hint of God)
Sunday Afternoons in June
4p at the Parsonage & Zoom
(1421 Constantinople St).
Wednesday Evenings in July
6p at the parsonage
(1421 Constantinople St).
Contact Jay for more information!
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Wednesday Evenings in June
6p @ the Parsonage
(1421 Constantinople St.)
Holy conferencing - that's what we can call it.
Come for the conversation and conviviality; stay for the communion!
Each Wednesday we'll enjoy some time together and focus on what the "means of grace" mean to our congregation's life.
Childcare is available.
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The School for Contemplative Living |
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The School for Contemplative Living hosts many small groups and retreats - please see three options below for connection.
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Yoga as Prayer led by Susan Grace on Thursday mornings (8:45a) and evenings (5:30p) via Zoom. Mindful Yoga Poses which embody an invitation to new beginnings in our lives, in our community, and in or world. Click here to join a class.
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Rayne continues to host a Curative van offering no cost, appointment preferred COVID-19 testing available in our Circle Drive!
Monday-Friday
8a - 4p
Make an appointment by clicking here. Walk ups are currently available.
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We pray for healing for —
Jeff Duke, Dionne May (Niece of Mabel Thomas), Edna Lott (Mother of Annette Gray), Robert McFarlain (Father of Leah Todd), Jim Jeter, Ray Cook, Martha Gatlin, Betty Gerstner, Richard Moore, Diane Peck, Judy Mastainich, Stephanie Stennett, Banks Duke, Andrew McLetchie, and Barbara Everett.
If you would like to share prayer requests, email them to Nancy Hopkins. Or mail a note to the church addressed with "Attention: Prayer Team." Please indicate if the request is public (shared in the newsletter) or private (supplied to the Intercessory Prayer Group).
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Every gift we share adds life to our mission. Please share your prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness to grow the ministries
of our church.
Consider clicking "Give a Gift" to increase Rayne's ability to share Christ's love.
It's not too late to make your 2022 pledge. Your pledge enables us to plan for ministry in and through Rayne for the coming year. Thank you for your generosity!
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