Outside Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian
Many of you have been very interested to hear about the trip through China that Pastor Rick took during his study leave. Four weeks. Six provinces. Eight cities. More than 71 people. He visited many people who have been part of Church of the Nations during the last 11 years. And learned a great deal about China its people and its culture.
We encourage you to come this Friday July 30 starting at 7:30 p.m. to hear Pastor Rick share about his journey through China. There will be snacks and drinks during and after the presentation. This activity will be in the chapel at University Baptist Church. Please understand that we do not have child care for this event.
Church of the Nations (at University Baptist Church)
5775 Highland Road, 70808
225-766-9474
You can drive yourself or ride on the church bus which will pick people up at:
- Duplantier (bus stop on Highland near neighborhood WalMart) at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers (outside front gates) at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson family apartments (covered bus stop) at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (please let us know where) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean at 7:23 p.m.
Please allow 5-7 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions from Louisiana State University:
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Cross Lee Drive
- Turn left onto Leeward
- Turn left into the second parking lot
- The chapel is at the back on the left
Map of Church of the Nations, 5775 Highland Road, 70808 at Mapquest
Please join us for lunch this Sunday August 01 starting at 12:30 p.m. after our morning worship! We also have our regular Sunday morning activities including Bible study (in simple English) and worship (in simple English).
- Bible study at 10:15 a.m.
- Worship at 11:15 a.m.
- Free fellowship lunch together after worship
The church bus can pick you up at:
- Edward Gay at 10:00 a.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 10:05 a.m.
- Tigerland (let us know which street) at 10:10 a.m.
What can you expect when an American friend invites you to his/her home?
We invite you to join us for English Conversation this Friday, July 23 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Bob and Joan Benedict
628 Polytech Drive, 70808
225-769-1401
You can drive there yourself or ride on the church bus. The church bus will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation bus stop (next to Neighborhood WalMart) at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments (outside gate) at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers (outside gate) at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson apartments (covered bus stop) at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (please tell Rick exactly where to stop) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean and Burbank at 7:20 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions (very easy this week) (from Louisiana State University):
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Turn left onto Delgado
- Turn right onto Tulane
- Turn left onto Polytech
- Look for house 628 on the right
- Do not park in front of the next house on the right
Click on the link below for directions on Mapquest.
Map of 628 Polytech Drive, 70808 at Mapquest.
Please be careful to park only on the street. Do not park in any driveways or on any yards/grass. Thank you!
We invite you to join us for English Conversation this Friday, July 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the home of:
Leo and Margaret Stanley
916 Bourbon Avenue, 70808
225-769-1782
You can drive there yourself or ride on the church bus. The church bus will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation bus stop (next to Neighborhood WalMart) at 7:00 p.m.
- Edward Gay apartments (outside gate) at 7:10 p.m.
- Tiger Towers (outside gate) at 7:13 p.m.
- Nicholson apartments (covered bus stop) at 7:15 p.m.
- Tigerland (please tell Rick exactly where to stop) at 7:20 p.m.
- Jennifer Jean and Burbank at 7:20 p.m.
Please allow 5-10 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Directions (from Louisiana State University):
- Drive southeast along Highland Road
- Turn left onto Duplantier
- Turn left onto Heritage
- Turn right immediately onto Carriage
- Turn right onto Bourbon
- Look for house 916 on the right
Click on the link below for directions on Mapquest.
Map of 916 Bourbon Avenue, 70808 at Mapquest.
Please be careful to park only on the street. Do not park in any driveways or on any yards/grass. Thank you!
Church of the Nations will offer movie night this Friday, July 02 starting at 7:00 p.m. We will turn the chapel into a giant movie theater! Free drinks, snacks, and popcorn. Children are also welcome.
We plan to show the movie “The Princess and the Frog”. Yes I know - another cartoon. But it has a good story with fun music. And it is full of references to Louisiana and Louisiana culture. Adults and children should enjoy it.
You can drive yourself to the church building or the church bus can pick you up from Edward Gay at 6:45 p.m. then Tiger Towers at 6:48 p.m. finally Nicholson bus stop at 6:50 p.m. Please allow 3-5 minutes for the bus to arrive because of weather or traffic.
Pastor Rick Wright will be on sabbatical and study leave during May and June. University Baptist Church has generously given him this opportunity to study and travel after 11 continuous years working with Church of the Nations. He will be in China from May 19 through June 14.
He will not be in Church of the Nations activities during these two months. If there is an emergency or you have a question/need then please contact (1) Leo and Margaret Stanley and/or (2) Michael and Carolyn Cavanaugh. You can also always contact the University Baptist Church office 225-766-9474. Our office staff Suzanne Cresie and Terry Ellis can also try to help you.
Please know that Church of the Nations will have our regular activities during this time! We still have:
- Sunday morning Bible study
- Sunday morning worship
- Sunday lunch on May 02 and June 06
- English Conversation on June 11, 18, 25
So everything we do will continue as normal. The only difference is Rick will not be here. Other people will take over his responsibilities for these two months. Other outstanding people will drive the bus. Teach Bible study. Teach English Conversation. Speak during worship. And so on.
We will not have English Conversation during the month of May. Just too busy with final exams graduation and so on.
But we will have English Conversation again starting Friday June 11. See you then!
Most of you know that Rick Wright will finally have a chance to visit China during his study leave this year. Several people in China who still receive our emails kindly replied. This is what his trip looks like so far. Please note that some of the dates might change by one day.
- Beijing - arrive Thursday May 20
- Taiyuan - arrive Tuesday May 25 (might be one day earlier)
- Xian - arrive Thursday May 27
- Nanning - arrive Sunday May 30
- Guangzhou - arrive Tuesday June 01 (might visit Hong Kong around Friday June 04)
- Shanghai - arrive Sunday June 06
- Qingdao - arrive Wednesday June 09 (might be one day later)
- Beijing - arrive Friday June 11 (might be one day later)
- (Beijing - leave Monday June 14)
If you are in or near one of these cities - and if you are not already in contact with Rick about his trip - please send him an email! He would like to see as many Chinese friends as possible during this trip!
Two times we have enjoyed visiting the opera! First “Turandot” by Rossini. Then “Carmen” by Bizet.
And now “Armida” by Gioachino Rossini!
This mythical story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers, including Gluck, Haydn, and Dvor?ák. Renée Fleming stars in the title role of Rossini’s version, opposite no fewer than six tenors. Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman returns to direct this new production of a work she describes as “a buried treasure, a box of jewels.” The fanciful and magical tale, Zimmerman says, “has an epic, enchanted quality and a tremendous visual element.”
In other words the story of a magical woman who keeps men as happy prisoners on her island. Sounds like fun!
Church of the Nations will take another group to enjoy the opera on Saturday, May 01 starting at 12:00 noon. We will watch the New York Metropolitan Opera perform “Armida” by Rossini. This will be a live broadcast from New York City.
You can meet us at the Citiplace movie theater on Corporate Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. or you can ride on the church bus which will pick up from:
- Highland Plantation/Duplantier at 11:00 a.m.
- Edward Gay apartments at 11:10 a.m.
- Nicholson bus stop at 11:15 a.m.
- (Tigerland - if someone asks me to pick them up there - at 11:20 a.m.)
We encourage you to eat lunch before you come. Please bring $10 to help with the cost of the tickets. (Or you can bring the coupons that the movie theater gave us after “Turandot” if you still have them.) I need to know by Thursday April 29 if you would like to come so that I can buy enough tickets!
