NOLA NEWS
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26th February 2009
 
219 people!!
ash wednesday
Our annual 'Ashing in the French Quarter' event was an unqualified success this year with 219 people receiving ashes from Pastor Clinton outside Cafe Lafitte between 2 and 6pm. What with announcements on two television stations the night before and on the morning, and a camera crew turning up during the day we had unprecedented media exposure. After the success of our 'intervention' on Bourbon street on Fat Tuesday to combat the message of hate being preached by the 'Christian' Taliban I think we can thank God for a fruitful Mardi Gras! 
What is most important is that hundreds, if not thousands of people who thought they were outside the love of God heard a different message, and hopefully we have planted a seed for future growth.
Many thanks to all who helped with the outreach, and I look forward to seeing EVERYONE in church on Sunday as we return to free movement in the city!
 



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Saturday February 28th - Doggy day at the park at Cabrini park (corner of Dauphine and Barracks in the Quarter) at 1.00pm Bring a pooch or three, or if you don't have any, then just come down and socialise!
 
Wednesday March 11th  at 7.00pm Experiencing God and Book Study ('This Present Darkness') group begin, full details and sign up sheets available at church or email the pastor.

Beginning Tuesday March 3rd at 6.30pm Financial Peace University* (a major pastoral tool being offered through the church to help get a grip on those finances and break free of cycles of debt and overspend)
 
london from south bankWe still need more recipes for our recipe book!  Email them to pastor@bigeasymcc.com or else the book will be published with nothing but 140 variations on Steak and Kidney Pudding (provided by the pastor).
 
 
*We are offering this solely as a service and practical help to our members and those in the wider community, we make no money out of it!
   
 
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CHOIR REHEARSALS!!!!

Choir rehearsal is on Thursday, and we need you for some great new projects!!  If for any reason you are unable to make rehearsal, always ring Ken on 504 638 6178

Bible Study

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Bible Study is off now for a season, as we prepare to start our new course of Christian Education Starting March 11th - Experiencing God and the Book group on 'This Present Darkness'. We may be offering a Bible Study at Belle Rive which would be open for visitors - dates and times to be announced.
Prayer requests...
Please keep in your prayers... Paris, Jessie, Misty Bohon, Lola, Lillian, Doug, Sarah and their lost child. Also remember Kathy and her work with  the Gay/Straight alliance at Riverdale High and all who wish our city well, and work for its resurgance. Please also pray for our continued growth and outreach. 
 
Please send prayer requests to Rev Clinton at pastor@bigeasymcc.com
 
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Contact Information......
 
Office Phone: 504 298 5131 
Pastor's cellphone: 504 214 4340
 
Email: pastor@bigeasymcc.com
 
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