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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 Sunday Worship at 8:45 and 11 am

September 27, 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!

NEW ITEMS OF INTEREST

Sunday, October 1 at 10am The Gratitude Class joins One in the Spirit and Grace Class to begin the study of The Divine Dance by Fr. Richard Rohr

Sunday, October 1 Rayne 20/30 volunteers with the United Methodist Men to present the Pancake Breakfast

October 9 - 14 Walk the labyrinth at the Epiphany House

Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21 Retreat for laity in Woodworth, LA

Saturday, October 28 Rayne 20/30 works with Habitat for Humanity on the Unity Build

Homemade Chili

Costumes Fun Hot dogs Games

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Birthday cake

More Fun

Ice Cream

Bounce houses

FUN!

DON'T

MISS THIS!

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Message by Jay Hogewood "God Is Nowhere (or Pass the Water, Hold the Whine)"

The Lord's Supper at 8:45am in the historic Sanctuary with musicians Marcus St. Julien, Piano,

Randall Bunnell and Ebonee Davis.

The Lord's Supper at 11am in the historic Sanctuary with the Chancel Choir

conducted by C. Leonard Raybon and Marcus St. Julien, Organist.

Wednesday, September 27 at 12pm

The guest speaker this month is Robert Ticknor, a Reference Associate at the Historic New Orleans Collection. He will be presenting on the history

of houses on St. Charles Avenue.

RSVP 504-899-3431

Opportunities for Service

Habitat for Humanity - Unity Build 2017

Unity Build is the coming together of local faith communities to build homes in New Orleans. In October, 8-10 local church communities,

including Rayne, will participate in a Unity Build during all four weekends. The site is located in New Orleans East. This Unity Build

offers us a great opportunity for connectivity and service.

Build dates include: October 5-8

October 12-14 October 19-21 October 26-28

Please note that all Saturdays are booked, but there are openings on Thursdays and Fridays for volunteers. For more information or to volunteer with the group from Rayne contact Jeff Reuther at 704-905-9256 or jreuther1@

Reconciling Ministries Network Meet Our Ministers

Wednesday, September 27 7:30pm, at The Columns

Please join Marissa and Jay for fellowship, conversation, and libations. ALL are welcome!

This Sunday, October 1 Serving from 8:15am - 1pm

"Short Stacks for a Tall Cause" Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Habitat Unity Build.

Cost: adults $6, children $3

Watch the Saints game!

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2017 Rayne Mission Market Sunday, December 3

Ready or not, here it comes! The Mission Market

is just around the corner. Now is the time

to begin making items for the Mission Market. We welcome your new hand-crafted creations such as jewelry, quilts,

crocheted scarves and hats, knitted caps,

shawls, and other arts and crafts.

Last Chance for Listening Posts

Meet with Jay, Marissa, and William next door as they share information and offer a time of guided conversation, listening together, and praying for the Holy Spirit to lead us deeper into

a faithful and fruitful use of the recently purchased "Epiphany House."

Scheduled for:

Thursday, September 28, Noon

Food Needed for Rayne Pantry

The items needed are: canned meat (tuna fish, chicken, Vienna Sausages), canned vegetables, soup (not condensed), chili, stew, and single canned meals (Ravioli, Spaghettios, Beefaroni, etc.). Most of our neighbors seeking food do not have a way to prepare it. When possible, it is better to purchase cans with easy open tabs, pouches, cartons or bottles. A few of our neighbors need food and have limited capability to cook it. The items most needed are: spaghetti sauce, noodles, and dried beans. __________________________________________________

Always Needed at the Donation Station

Hotel-sized amenities: soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, toothpaste, toothbrushes, as well as razors, reading glasses, and bandaids. _________________________________________________

Crescent City Caf?

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 caf? will be Saturday, October 7, 8 am, in the Fellowship Hall. To donate or volunteer, go to _________________________________________________

Comfort Food

The Salt Team will prepare a meal off-site to be served on Tuesday, October 10, at The Open Table. To join the Salt, Pepper, Spice, or Tabasco Team, email susie.vanderkuy@ _________________________________________________

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, October 10, at 3 pm.

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The Intercessory Prayer Group

This group meets each Tuesday at 1 pm in the Associate Pastor's office to pray for the concerns of our community of believers.

Opportunities for Spiritual Growth

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

Saturday, September 30 9:30am - 12pm, at Advent House Saturday, October 21 9:30am - 12pm, at Advent House

For those new to Centering Prayer & Lectio Divina: An Introduction, and for those with some experience: A Refresher Course

Facilitators: William Thiele, PhD, Deacon Maggie Dawson, and Vivien Michaels *Suggested one-time donation of $25 will be accepted at the door. To register or for questions, contact Linda Roberts at greenmansions4me@ or 504-906-6338.

Methodism 101 - What Makes Us United Methodists Anyway?

This class will take place on Sunday mornings at 10am with Jay and Marissa at the Epiphany House. Study continues on October 1.

Grace Class, One in the Spirit & Gratitude Class

On Sunday, October 1, at 10 am, in the Library (Room 107), the Grace Class, One in the Spirit, and the Gratitude Class will begin a study group on The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr. They will be serving as an accountability and discussion group

for those who want to read the book together in advance of the December seminar.

Mom's Bible Study Reconvenes

Thursdays at 9:45am in the Parlor (Room 103) On September 28, this class will begin a new study

on the lesson of the Prodigal Son.

Young Adult Bible Study

Mondays, 6:30-8 pm, Youth Room #219 The Call by Adam Hamilton Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. Travel to the early church sites and explore Paul's conversations with the Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. In this six-week study, you are invited to experience faith through Christ's greatest teacher and missionary.

Habitat Unity Build - 2 Volunteer Opportunities October 1 and 28

We have two volunteer opportunities to help support the interfaith Habitat Unity Build with Rayne and other faith-based groups from all over New Orleans. First, the United Methodist Men are hosting a pancake breakfast on Sunday, October 1 for the Saints game in London. Shifts begin at 7:45 and go through the afternoon. Second, on October 28, we have 8 spots reserved for Rayne 20/30 to participate in the Unity Build as volunteers. If you're interested in either of these volunteer opportunities,

contact Helen Thomas.

Men's and Women's Groups

Women's Group: A Year of Biblical Womanhood Begins Tuesday, October 3

For time and place, contact Courtney (see email address below)

Men's Group: The Resolution for Men - October 15 The men's group meets from 6:00-7:30pm at NOLA Brewing Tap Room.

For more information: cstuckwisch@

W E S ednesday vening tudies

Continuing on September 27 at 6 pm

Five Means of Grace: Experience God's Love the Wesleyan Way Led by Jay Hogewood and Marissa Teauseau 5 weeks - continues through October 11

Introduction to Godly Play A creative, imaginative approach to Christian formation and spiritual guidance Led by the Children's Ministry Team 3 weeks - continues through September 27

Questions - all the church office at 504-899-3431 or email Susie at susie.vanderkuy@

Children's Choir

meets Wednesday, September 27

and continues through Wednesday, December 6.

Make a joyful noise!

Children will be served PBJ sandwiches at the

Kid'sCaf? beginning at 5:30pm,

followed by choir rehearsal at 6pm.

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

Meetings Coming Up

Monday, October 2, 6pm Staff Parish Relations Committee

Monday, October 9, 6pm Mission Team

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

Exodus 17:1-17 Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 Philippians 2:1-13 Matthew 21:23-32

Benefit Golf Tournament for Methodist Children's Home of Greater New Orleans

Monday, October 2, Tee time is 12:30pm

If you can be a sponsor, player or volunteer to work the day of the tournament, please call 985-626-6649. Sponsors and golfers may also register online at golf-classic/ Proceeds from this event grants the opportunity to continue their mission and help children blossom.

Announcements

Needed for a Friend

A mother attending the Open Table is in need of a love seat, mattress, and bed

frame. Contact William at william.thiele56@

Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off

This annual event will take place on Sunday, October 8, at 12pm. The

deadline to enter the Chili Cook-Off is Wednesday, October 4.

Altar Flowers Needed

If you would like to place flowers (cost is $55) on the altar in honor or in memory

of a loved one, please call the church office 504-899-3431 or email

susie.vanderkuy@

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.

2017 Operating Budget

$1,080,442

Needed Weekly

20,778

Weekly Average to Date 16,393

Received 9/17/17

15,930

155 Pledges for 2017 701,127

Contribute Online at 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.

Let Us Pray

--for all those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria; --for Jeremy Stewart, Bryan Slate, Eleanor Slate, William Gieger, Jr., George Mastainich, Barbara Everett, Debby Hyman, Debbie Abney, Tara Seams, Gary Roth, Sr., Bonnie Catalanotto, Denise Fredricks, Alicia Phelps, Rosalie Young, Brenda Frey, Robert Connolly, Dan Sikes, Mary Herbert, James Lot, Tha?s St. Julien, Andrew McLetchie, Laura Coatney, and Denise Trahant; --for those living with addictions.

We Share the Sorrow

--of Michele Gallman and her family mourning the loss of her son, Kendall Gallman, whose service will be at Rayne on Saturday, October 7, at 11am.

We Share the Joy

--of the Breland Family celebrating the birth of a baby girl, Millie, on September 7!

OUth

Find a connection with friends, faith, food, fun, and fellowship!

All youth in 6th - 12th grades are invited to join us at Rayne from 5 - 7 pm on Sunday, October 1.

Trinity Christian Community's 50th Anniversary Gala is a fundraising event, focusing on raising public

awareness, large corporate investments, and individual donations to support TCC.

WHEN: September 28 WHERE: Audubon Tea Room

6500 Magazine St. PROGRAMMING: Dinner & Drinks at 6:30pm Presentation at 7:30pm For information or to purchase tickets, contact William McIntyre mcintyre.william@

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