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Rayne Weekly News
May 14, 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 Mission Team Meeting (Zoom)
WED 6-7P Youth Group (Carriage House)
WED 6-7P Childcare (#118)
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)
FRI 9-10A RECP Graduation (Sanctuary)
SAT 9-10A United Methodist Men Meeting (Epiphany House)
NEXT WEEK @ RAYNE
MON 6-7P Board of Trustees Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
TUE 6-7P Worship Team Meeting (Fellowship Hall)
WED 12-2P Primetimers Lunch (Fellowship Hall)
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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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CHARGE CONFERENCE: May 19th, 3pm | |
Rayne's Partnership with First Unitarian Universalist Church of New Orleans (FUUNO)
All Rayne members are encouraged to join the conversation! Rayne has the opportunity to serve as the host church for a small congregation of our neighbors - members of FUUNO. This Charge Conference functions as our congregational affirmation.
SUNDAY, May 19, 3pm in Rayne's Chapel
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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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Last Day to 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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For Everything There Is A Season... | |
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Ecclesiastes 3:1
It is with joy and grief that I share the news that I will be moving to Cleveland, Ohio at the end of the month. After several months of professional uncertainty for my spouse, Drew was offered an incredible opportunity, close to family. I am so proud of him and at the same time grieving all that we are leaving here. A loving church, a thriving ministry at NOLA Wesley, a fun neighborhood, great friends, people who have become our family, and an incredible city. This was not an easy decision for us, but we believe it to be the best decision for us and our family. Rayne thank you so much for loving me, for allowing me to learn and grow, for being a beacon of hope and acceptance in this city. I love you and treasure you. Until next time.
Rev. Zoë Garry
Director of NOLA Wesley and the Labyrinth
Campus Ministry for Loyola & Tulane
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Wednesday, May 22nd
Noon Fellowship Hall
Join us for lunch and hear our speaker, Courtney Landry, share her experiences fostering. Summer break follows, so this will be the last Primetimer's lunch until September. You don't want to miss out!
RSVP to Susie 504-813-1800.
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Join us at the Rayne Food Pantry
during the Sunday school hour
Sunday, May 19th, 9:45-10:45.
The children's Sunday school classes
will tour the Rayne Food Pantry
and it will be open to accept donations!
The most needed items are:
egg cartons,
hearty soups,
canned meat,
and canned vegetables.
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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. | |
PRIDE "Pre-Parade" Brunch | |
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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Adult Sunday School Classes | |
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Faith Works Class
9:45A
Parlor
May 19: On Earth As In Heaven Begins
May 26: No Class, Memorial Day
June 2: On Earth As In Heaven Continues
Wilderness Class
9:45A
Epiphany House Sunroom
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Moscow Nights Presents: "A Non-Fictional War," by Oleksandra Basko (New Date & Time!!) | |
Movie Premier @ Rayne
Saturday, June 15
3:00 - 5:30PM
Rayne's Hannah Chapel
Free of Charge, Limited Space: Make a Reservation here by June 14!
A Non-Fictional War is Oleksandra Basko’s gripping, present saga of her family’s personal journey through the strife and uncertainty of the Russo-Ukrainian War and Putin’s full-scale invasion of her country adapted in dramatic form by Artistic Director Natasha O. Ramer.
Through Moscow Nights’ Ramer discovered Oleksandra’s real-time biography online and sought to bring the universal experiences of her life in a war-torn country to the greater world by adapting her memoirs into a dramatic production.
For more details: Movie Trailer
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We pray for healing for -
Jeannie Bischoff, 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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