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Rayne Weekly News
April 30, 2024
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We Welcome All!
We warmly welcome all to worship:
Sunday mornings at 8:45 and 11:00 am.
We welcome you 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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TUE 6-7P Adult Hand Bell Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
WED 5:30-6P Family Meal (Fellowship Hall)
WED 6-7P Children's Choir, Hand bell Choir, and Youth Group
WED 6-7P Bible Study - The Holy Spirit (Parsonage)
WED 7-8:30P Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Loft)
THUR 6:30-7:30A Guy's Bible Study (Parsonage)
THUR 12-1P Bible Study (Epiphany House)
SAT 9-10A United Methodist Men Meeting (Epiphany House)
SUN 9A-1P Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive(Circle Drive)
SUN 3-4:30P Study begins: The Cross & the Lynching Tree
SUN 5-6P Covenant Group Meeting (Parlor, #103)
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Kith & Kin: A New Opportunity
(Rayne Joins Bethany UMC for Shared Study)
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Save the Dates!
Sundays 3-4:30P
May 5th & May 19th
June 2nd & June 16th
Bethany UMC
Let's share some time with our fellow UM family and their pastor, Rev. Gene Boger (Pastor Jay's cousin, by the way)!
Rayne and Bethany UMC will co-host four conversations on James Cone's monumental work, The Cross and the Lynching Tree. All are welcome to share in this time of study, fellowship and prayer. RSVP Pastor Jay
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It's Your Turn: Ministry & Mission! | |
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Calling All Rayne Family - Please Sign Up
for one or more roles in our church services. We now have a single sign-up list for all Sunday services between now and August 2024.
We encourage you to sign up for a recurring slot as an usher, communion server, scripture reader, hospitality team member, or other listed roles.
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Good Samaritan at Mt. Zion needs: used men’s clothing, new underwear, hygiene products, and travel size toiletries
Luke's House needs: children’s clothing, toothbrushes & toothpaste, travel size toiletries, and snacks
VBS decorating needs: pool noodles, party streamers, paper lanterns, large clear plastic bowls, wire hangers, large cardboard boxes (appliance size)
Drop off to the ministry boxes in the hallway by Rayne's kitchen.
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Glass Recycling: This Sunday! | | |
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Bring your clean bottles and jars to the corner of Pitt Street and Constantinople. You may drop off glass between 8:30A-12:30P.
Thank you to our Caring for Creation Team for providing this option!
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Rayne's Restoration & Renewal:
Congregational Survey
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Our Leadership
Your prayerful support is needed for the following Rayne members which form our Steering Committee as Rayne restores and renews our sacred spaces:
- Doug Comeaux
- James Comeaux
- Joe Kowalewski
- Scott Krueger
- Courtney Landry
- Lisa Norris
- Alex Ratliff
- Tramel Smith
- Courtney Stuckwisch Wong
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Let Us Know: Take the Survey!
Click on the button below or scan the QR Code (left) to access the survey. This is the surest way to share your perspectives on our upcoming restoration and renewal of Rayne's buildings. We appreciate your interest, insights, and replies!
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Wednesday, May 22nd
Noon
Fellowship Hall
Join us for lunch and hear our speaker, Courtney Landry, share her experience with Teach for America! Summer break follows, last Primetimer's lunch until September. Don't want to miss out! RSVP to Susie 504-813-1800.
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Would you like to place flowers on the altar to honor or remember a loved one on a Sunday this year? Sign up on the calendar outside the parlor or by contacting Nancy Hopkins (nancy.hopkins@raynenola.org or 504-908-7146) with the date you wish to reserve. A donation of $60 is requested if you would like us to provide the arrangement or you may provide flowers of your choice. | |
School for Contemplative Living | |
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The School for Contemplative Living hosts many small groups and retreats. To see all of the opportunities, go to theschoolforcontemplativeliving.com
For more information or to register for any of the classes, email SCL.
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The United Methodist Church General Conference will be held April 23 - May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Please join in prayer for this gathering and click here to read more!
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Helpful Perspective from RMN
Our affiliation with Reconciling Ministries Network offers us a gracious and loving view of General Conference.
Helpful information...
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Rayne Seeks New Finance Director | |
Spread the Word!
We are preparing for the retirement of our dear friend and amazing colleague, Ernest Lumpkins, our RECP and Rayne Church Finance Director. For over 7 years Ernest has helped guide us with his faithful financial stewardship. We are seeking qualified candidates for this important fulltime role.
Job Posting
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This Sunday, May 5 - Give The Gift of Life | |
Come Holy Spirit!
Study Begins Tomorrow
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The Holy Spirit
A Conversation on Inspiration
Weds, May 1st - 22nd
6-7P @ the Parsonage
Let's see where the Sprit leads!
RSVP
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Adult Sunday School Classes | |
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Faith Works Class
9:45A
Parlor
May 5: Study of Romans Concludes
May 12: No Class, Mother's Day
May 19th: On Earth As In Heaven Begins
May 26th: No Class, Memorial Day
June 2: On Earth As In Heaven Continues
Wilderness Class
9:45A
Epiphany House Sunroom
May 5: 7 Bible Characters Who Help Us Understand God's Forgiveness
May 12: No Class, Mother's Day
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The Rayne hand bell choir wishes to thank the members of the Faith Works Sunday school class for their contribution of support in the recent purchase of new hand bell tables and cart. This generosity is so appreciated! | |
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We pray for healing for -
AJudah Johnson, Aimee Huynh, Jenny Kadden, Andee Reed, Oliver Houck, Kevin Horne, Gaines Goodwin, Mal McLetchie, Lois Comeaux, Nancy Hopkins, Barbara Deane, Lou Frey, Ray Pendleton, Jeff & Barbara Duke, Banks Duke (Jeff & Barbara's grandchild), Jim Jeter, Ray Cook, Martha Gatlin, Betty Gerstner, Richard Moore, Diane Peck, Judy Mastainich, Andrew McLetchie, Anne Sory (Mother of Sutton Hibbert and Rainer Sung), and Peter Caddoo.
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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