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Last call for survey responses! We want to hear how you are engaging with church as we all bounce back from two years of pandemic changes. Thanks to the 140+ people who have filled out the survey so far! If you haven't filled it out yet, it only takes about 10min and we would love to hear from you by the end of the day Friday. Here's the link: bit.ly/3CV1llY. Thanks for your help!
Following up on the announcement this past Sunday, some bittersweet news to share... Pastor Jonathan Pierre-Puckett, who has been our youth pastor since July of last year, has accepted a new role at Washington State University's Seattle campus as a personnel specialist. We are sad to see him go, but want to congratulate him on this new and exciting opportunity, and are grateful that he and Rhianna will be continuing to be a part of our RAC community!
Pastor Jonathan's last day on staff will be Sunday October 2nd, but he will be volunteering to help out with the youth until the end of October. We'll have time to pray for Pastor Jonathan on October 30th.
In the next few weeks, we will be holding meetings with youth volunteers and parents to create an interim plan, as well as sharing the job description to try to fill this position as quickly as we can. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Pastor Peter or to the RAC Board.
Pastor Jonathan, thank you for caring well for RAC youth over this past year, and we pray for God's continued leading in each of your next steps!
The Seattle Christian community lost a giant of the faith today as the Reverend Allen Belton passed away this morning. Reverend Belton was both a voice and model for racial reconciliation, and closely connected with friends at Urban Impact, Emerald City Bible Fellowship, and Rainier Avenue Church. You can read a Seattle Times profile on Rev. Belton and his wife Margaret from 2017. We mourn his loss, but also rejoice to know that He is in the presence of the Savior that he loved so much and served so well!
"His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’" - Matthew 25:23
www.seattletimes.com
The landmark Loving v. Virginia case is remembered annually on June 12 as Loving Day and has been the subject of several films, including last year’s powerful drama “Loving.”This beautiful couple poured into so many people in our community! I learned so much from them and Pastor Belton was an incredible man who exemplified what it looked like to follow Jesus. Whenever he spoke, I would just listen and not want to speak much......for those who know me, this is not usual. Seattle and the world will dearly miss this dear man.
Allen Belton made a positive difference in my life. I thank God for Allen and his service to the Lord in our community. 🙏🏼
What a blessing Allen was. Grateful for the love and wisdom he and Margaret shared with us. Glory!
They were an inspiration to us, a mixed race couple married in 1972. He was a tremendous leader of strong faith. He will be well remembered.
He was such a faithful friend to me
Amazing man. I remember our times at Urban Impact
A giant of a man! For many years we used to pray together at Emerald City Bible Fellowship. A blessing then, and a blessing to remember now.
He was amazing. I know he’s singing his heart out in heaven right now!
Miss you, brother. Very thankful for your friendship and the work you did. See you on the other side, Saint Allen.
An amazing man, a beautiful couple. ❤️
Glad you got to know him!
Two weekly groups for moms are starting at church tomorrow!
Moms in Prayer, Mondays 9:30-10:30am in the RAC youth room:
All moms are invited to pray for our children, teachers and neighborhood schools. This is a powerful focused hour of prayer. The prayer time is structured to include praise, giving thanks, confession, and intercessory prayer for our children and schools. Moms in Prayer is an international organization, and local moms formed this SE Seattle chapter. Open to all moms and all school structures, including homeschool. Contact Aleya Gebhardt or Eileen Gibbons for more information.
Mom to Mom, Mondays 10am-noon in the RAC map room (downstairs right off the parking lot):
Moms looking for community, Mom to Mom is for you! Mom to Mom (M2M) is a group of moms committed to supporting and learning from one another as women and mothers. Open to moms with kids of all ages. We are planning to provide childcare, snacks, and caffeine. We also organize evening activities to include moms unable to attend on a weekday morning. Hope you can join us! To learn more, contact Alyssa Everitt -- or, whether you're interested in being part of the group or supporting with meals, childcare, mentoring, etc, you can fill out this form: bit.ly/3ROuSSo
You can also get in touch with either of these groups by reaching out to the church at info@rainieravenuechurch.org or 206-722-5616.
Grateful for the church community’s support of Mom’s and families!
Good morning, church! Today we'll take communion together, and we get to hear the message from Pastor Jesse Parker who will close our current series on change. Here's the link to worship online, will go live at 9:50am: youtu.be/mUDDT0DBkkg. Let's worship together today, whether online or in person!
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month to everyone! Like we heard during the scripture reading this past Sunday, this is a great chance to honor and learn from our family in Christ who are shaped by Hispanic and Latin heritage. One space to learn is from panelists on this recorded webinar highlighting church leaders who are also part of the Christian Community Development Association that we're part of. Hopefully their perspectives will help you gain new insight into God's heart and calling for all of us as a church!We love seeing CCDA members share their lived experiences! Join this event and hear from CCDA members Alexia Salvatierra, Robert Chao Romero, & Lisa Treviño Cummins on the faith, innovation, and resilience of Hispanic congregations in America.
www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/september-web-only/transformational-role-of-latino-churches.html
Moms looking for community, Mom to Mom is for you! And, others interested in supporting moms in this group, we would love your help! Mom to Mom (M2M) is a group of moms committed to supporting and learning from one another as women and mothers. Open to moms with kids of all ages, we meet from 10am-12pm every Monday in the map room at RAC beginning on Sept 26th. We are also looking for volunteers who might be interested in supporting the ministry through providing meals to families with new babies, people who love babies and might want to hold them during our Monday morning meetings, as well as seasoned parents who might be willing to encourage/mentor new parents who desire some perspective and support. Click here to get connected or volunteer: bit.ly/3ROuSSo.
Thanks to Jon Abe and Durrell Green for joining us in the worship service today to share about some of the work God is doing through King County Youth Chaplaincy! We are so grateful to get to partner with you in this work through giving and prayer. You can hear more about KCYC's ministry next week at their annual benefit which will be virtual -- learn more and register on their website: youthchaplaincy.org/. Thanks for being part of the kingdom of God and for drawing us closer to God's heart for those in prison!
Thanks to Melinda Anderson for sharing some of her story and discernment process this past Sunday leading her to move to Guatemala to teach English for the next year! We are so grateful to be part of your story, and for the ways that God is continuing to work in your life. You can learn more and support Melinda at this link: vidatejida.wordpress.com/home-2/, and you can hear what Melinda shared this past Sunday here:
youtu.be/ND-WA98Yh68?t=2276
Thank you all for the opportunity to share and I hope you will walk with me on this journey over the next year. I appreciate this community and the support you provide.
Wow! You’re doing it! You have been talking about this for awhile. Nice job.
Beginning Sun Oct 2nd, this four week course is designed to help prepare engaged couples for marriage and to strengthen the relationships of married couples. This course will be facilitated by licensed counselors who are part of our church family here at RAC. Ada Tse, Shataia Whitney & Joe Weatherby, are counselors who specialize in marriage and family issues. The sign up deadline is Sunday Sept 25th. Sign up here bit.ly/3ekLNNS