RBC Weekly Newsletter (5/21/21)
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Since young children are not able to be vaccinated yet and the CDC is still recommending that unvaccinated people need to wear masks indoors, after much prayer and discussion, we are going to keep our present protocol of wearing masks indoors. This will keep children safe through the end of the school year, prevent the need to only have some people masked, and keep people who are more at risk safer. This protocol will be re-evaluated when children are out of school towards the end of June. We feel this protocol is the fairest solution for all at present.
THIS WEEK: 05/23/2021: ~ Not in My House” – (1 Peter 3:1-7) What we don’t let in our front door, usually comes through the back
NEXT WEEK: 05/30/2021: ~ “Show Me Your Hands” – (1 Peter 3:8-16) Do we live with hands open, or clenched towards others?
PRAYER NIGHT: Please Join Us on the 1st Thursday of every month, starting June 3rd. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Raymond Baptist Church: Outside – Weather Permitting or in Sanctuary
There will be a Church cookout and game day after Church on June 13th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm. If you have an outdoor game like corn hole, washer toss, ring toss, ladder ball, etc., and would be willing to bring it with you on the 13th please see or email Ed Burgess, edndonnaburgess@comcast.net. You can bring lawn chairs if you would like to. Please RSVP to the Church office so we can anticipate how many people will be attending. Everyone is encouraged to attend. We will work to make this a safe event. Please note that while we all love our wonderful potluck items here at RBC all food and drinks will be provided but no Potluck items or sharing of utensils can happen at this time.
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
GRADUATES: We will be honoring those who will be graduating High School or College in 2021. Please help us know who they are by emailing marion@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net or calling the office at 603-895-2859. If you do have a graduate we will need a picture and a brief synopsis on where they are heading (college name, military, etc.). Thank you!
MINISTRY EVENTS
Saturdays 12noon-2:00pm Quiet time for artists to reflect and express themselves with painting, music, writing, journaling, praying, etc. Drawing closer to God takes an intent to draw closer. Sometimes the least direct path of artistic impression frees us to be a little closer to God. He is always with us. Quietly listening. Come join us at RBC for a little quiet time. “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Free Wild Game Cooking Class! The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce the return of New England’s “Wild Cheff” Denny Corriveau for an evening of fantastic wild game recipes cooked right in front of the audience! Denny is a renowned 5-star chef who has specialized in wild game culinary arts for over 20 years and routinely cooks for celebrities and corporate events. Denny’s summer recipes are anticipated to include wild game summer salads, surf and turf, and BBQ recipes. This family friendly event will be held at 6pm on Thursday June 3rd at Raymond Baptist Church located at 145 Route 125 in Raymond NH. Signups are limited so Please pre-register for this family friendly event by contacting the church office at 603-895-2859 or by email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com to reserve your spot.
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 23rd:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
2021 SUMMER FUN EVENTS FOR YOUTH!
This summer we will be hosting Youth Group twice a month, on Sundays, starting June 13th. The meetings will be held at different homes from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. More information will be coming soon.
June 13th ~ The first meeting will be held at the Ministry Center on June 13th, and will be a game night.
June 27th
July 11th
July 25th
August 8th
August 22nd
More information to come!! Stay tuned!
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well. Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Impact Club 2:52 Summer
July 4th – August 29
During Sunday Service 10:30 – 11:30 am
Preschool – 5th grade
Nine lessons help children explore the Fruit of the Spirit and discover how to grow God’s fruit in their lives.
Join us each week for Bible lesson, music, games, art and more.
Pre-register at vbspro.events/p/impact-summer-club252 or raymondbaptistchurch.com.
More information contact Tara Swist, Children’s Ministry Director TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
Impact Adventure Camp Volunteer Meeting
Monday, June 14, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Contact: Tara Swist 603.300.0797 Tara123abc@comcast.net
Club2:52 Spring Adventure:
Preregister at: vbspro.events/p/club252may23
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
Save the Date: Impact Adventure Camp
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021. https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group). If you have read this comment, email Marion and let her know, she has prizes to give out.
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, May 28th from 11:00am-1:00pm (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles. They do not ask for proof of residency or proof of income. These events are open to all.
NA will once again be holding their NA Meetings on Friday’s at 7:00pm, starting June 4, 2021 in the Great Room. Please pass the word if you know of anyone who is in need of recovery or a meeting place!
VIRTUAL GRIEF AND LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Six Consecutive Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm June 2nd – July 7th WHERE: Virtually on Webex. This is similar to Zoom. Once registered for the group, please download Webex on your computer/device that you will be using for group. The Bereavement Coordinator will be following up with you to confirm this. This six-week interactive support group provides an opportunity for members to meet virtually during this challenging time to connect in a safe, supportive space, all while enjoying the comfort of staying home. We will come together to explore the grieving process and share with others who are coping with the loss of a loved one. This group is free. Important: Please have access to a camera via a web camera or a camera that is on the device that you will be using to attend the group. This is to be able to see each other to connect as best we can during this time. Please be able to attend all 6 sessions. With this being a virtual group space is limited and we are able to register the first 10 participants. To register, please contact Hillary Coughlin: Phone: 603-580-8948 Email: hcoughlin@ehr.org
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (5/14/21)
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THIS WEEK: 05/16/2021: ~ “Don’t Tread on Me” – (1 Peter 2:13-25) Submitting to succeed
NEXT WEEK: 05/23/2021: ~ “Not in My House” – (1 Peter 3:1-7) What we don’t let in our front door, usually comes through the back
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
GRADUATES: We will be honoring those who will be graduating High School or College in 2021. Please help us know who they are by emailing marion@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net or calling the office at 603-895-2859. If you do have a graduate we will need a picture and a brief synopsis on where they are heading (college name, military, etc.). Thank you!
Saturdays 12noon-2:00pm Quiet time for artists to reflect and express themselves with painting, music, writing, journaling, praying, etc. Drawing closer to God takes an intent to draw closer. Sometimes the least direct path of artistic impression frees us to be a little closer to God. He is always with us. Quietly listening. Come join us at RBC for a little quiet time. “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Free Fly Casting Class ~ Free Event A free fly casting class is being offered by the Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church. The class will be held at 6pm on Thursday May 20th at a private pond in Raymond NH.
This opportunity is available to the first 10 to register. If participants have their own fly rod and equipment they are encouraged to bring it. Those that don’t have their own fly rod will have one provided for them. Register with Marion at the church office via email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or by phone at 895-2859. Those that are registered will be given the address to the pond.
Marksmanship for Beginners ~ Free Event Thursday May 20th at 6pm the Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church has partnered with other organizations in the Raymond area to offer a .22 caliber shooting event geared towards first time or novice shooters looking to learn marksmanship for the first time. This will be a supervised event but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is extremely limited so call or email Marion to reserve your spot and or get on the cancellation list. This is a rain or shine event as the shooting area is covered. Location and directions to the Raymond area rifle range will be provided to those who are registered.
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 16th: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well. Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
PARENT WORKSHOP – NEW LIFE CHURCH
The Parent workshop that was taking place on Saturday May 22nd, at New Life Church has been postponed until September 11th. Contact Selena Black, Director of Family Ministries at New Life Church; 603-895-6041 or sblack@newliferaymond.org with any questions or you would like to sign up.
Impact Adventure Camp
Volunteer Meetings
Monday, May 17, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Monday, June 14, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Contact: Tara Swist
603.300.0797
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/may-16
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
CLUB2:52 SPRING ADVENTURE:
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group). If you have read this comment, email Marion and let her know, she has prizes to give out.
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm and Friday, May 28th from 11:00am-1:00pm (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles. They do not ask for proof of residency or proof of income. These events are open to all.
NA will once again be holding their NA Meetings on Friday’s at 7:00pm, starting June 4, 2021 in the Great Room. Please pass the word if you know of anyone who is in need of recovery or a meeting place!
VIRTUAL GRIEF AND LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Six Consecutive Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm June 2nd – July 7th WHERE: Virtually on Webex. This is similar to Zoom. Once registered for the group, please download Webex on your computer/device that you will be using for group. The Bereavement Coordinator will be following up with you to confirm this. This six-week interactive support group provides an opportunity for members to meet virtually during this challenging time to connect in a safe, supportive space, all while enjoying the comfort of staying home. We will come together to explore the grieving process and share with others who are coping with the loss of a loved one. This group is free. Important: Please have access to a camera via a web camera or a camera that is on the device that you will be using to attend the group. This is to be able to see each other to connect as best we can during this time. Please be able to attend all 6 sessions. With this being a virtual group space is limited and we are able to register the first 10 participants. To register, please contact Hillary Coughlin: Phone: 603-580-8948 Email: hcoughlin@ehr.org
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (5/7/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
THIS WEEK: 05/09/2021: ~ “Are You the Pitcher or the Stone?” – (1 Peter 2:1-12) ~ Mother’s Day
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 9th: 3:30pm – 5:00pm Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Impact Adventure Camp
Volunteer Meetings
Monday, May 17, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Monday, June 14, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Contact: Tara Swist
603.300.0797
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/club252may9
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
CLUB2:52 SPRING ADVENTURE:
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
PLEASE SEE THE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS: Parent workshop taking place on Saturday, May 22nd, here at New Life Church. We would love for you to join us and also, help spread the word. This workshop is not only for parents – but those who work with youth and/or are invested in the lives of our young people. The speaker is Tori Ferrari of the Girls’ Bloom Home of Teen Challenge. Below I have given some basic information as well as attached a sheet listing the session topics.
What: A workshop for parents of youth that are approximately 11 years and older. This workshop is created to come along side parents to help our youth navigate the dangerous culture in which they live. The cost of the workshop is $15 per person/couple. Lunch is included.
When: Saturday, May 22nd, 9AM-4PM
Where: New Life Church, Raymond, NH 03077
Who (is this workshop for): Adults: parents, grandparents, youth pastors, teachers, police officers, child/youth workers; individuals who want to help today’s teens navigate today’s dangerous culture
How (do I sign up): Contact Selena Black, Director of Family Ministries at New Life Church; 603-895-6041; sblack@newliferaymond.org; the deadline for registration is Monday, May 17th.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website: www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm and Friday, May 28th from 11:00am-1:00pm (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles. They do not ask for proof of residency or proof of income. These events are open to all.
NA will once again be holding their NA Meetings on Friday’s at 7:00pm, starting June 4, 2021 in the Great Room. Please pass the word if you know of anyone who is in need of recovery or a meeting place!
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (4/30/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
THIS WEEK: 05/02/2021: ~ “Fight Club” – (1 Peter 1:13-16) How to Fight for Your Home
NEXT WEEK: 05/09/2021: ~ “Are You the Pitcher or the Stone?” – (1 Peter 2:1-12) ~ Mother’s Day
Last week’s session produced enjoyable feelings and attempts to render the beauty of God’s flowers. The rest of May will be focused on Flowers and decorating flowerpots. See you soon.”
Amateur Artists! Expression and creativity await you started on Saturdays, from 12 noon for a couple of hours at the church Great Room (or outdoors), rain or shine. No judgment zone! Crayons and paper provided or bring your own supplies. Mask and social distancing required. Remember: An Amateur is one “who engages in a pursuit as a pastime rather than a profession “. Allow yourself the freedom to express yourself. If anyone has any questions please send Terry Austrew an email at taustrew@gmail.com or give the Office a call.
70th NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER MAY 6, 2021: Schedule of Events:
May 6—–6am-6pm Prayer Vigil (15-minute time slots, pray from wherever you are)
May 6—-Noon: Prayer time with area Pastors (On the Raymond Town Common)
May 6—-7pm-8pm: A Time of Prayer & Praise (at Raymond Baptist Church)
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.
Sunday, May 2nd:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well. Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Now, moving forward, we will have Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade downstairs in the Great Room, Children’s Ministry rooms, and utilize outdoor space (weather permitting).
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/club252may2
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
CLUB2:52 SPRING ADVENTURE
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION:
UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US
The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church
THERE ARE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE, SIGN UP TODAY!
Children’s Fishing Derby (Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am. This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification. This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH. Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line. The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859. Invite your friends!
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm and Friday, May 28th from 11:00am-1:00pm (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles. They do not ask for proof of residency or proof of income. These events are open to all.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (4/23/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
THIS WEEK: 04/25/2021: ~ “It All Starts Here” – (1 Peter 1:1-9) Foundation God Has Given Us to Endure
NEXT WEEK: 05/02/2021: ~ “Fight Club” – (1 Peter 1:13-16) How to Fight for Your Home
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP: There will be a VBS Meeting for all VBS Volunteers on Monday, April 26th at 7:00pm in the Great Room. Please contact Tara at Tara123abc@comcast.net or 603.300.0797 if you have any questions.
Amateur Artists! Expression and creativity await you starting Saturday, April 24th from 12 noon for a couple of hours at the church Great Room (or outdoors), rain or shine. No judgment zone! Crayons and paper provided or bring your own supplies. Mask and social distancing required. Remember: An Amateur is one “who engages in a pursuit as a pastime rather than a profession “. Allow yourself the freedom to express yourself. If anyone has any questions please send Terry Austrew an email at taustrew@gmail.com or give the Office a call.
Leading up to National Day of Prayer, we would like to bath the community in prayer to pave the way for revival in our town by encouraging our church family to form neighborhood/town walking prayer groups to pray for families as you pass by each home. We would love to hear back if anyone starts a walking prayer group in their neighborhood.
Join Us on the Town Common on May 6th at 12:00 noon and a Prayer Meeting being held at the Church in the Sanctuary May 6th at 7:00pm,
POSITIVITY URGENTLY NEEDED: We are compiling a booklet for National Day of Prayer titled “New Appreciation for Life’s Simpler Joys and Hopes learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic”. We are hoping this booklet will provide the community some positivity and hope. There is always something positive that comes out of a negative. If you could send to the office a brief sentence or paragraph stating something positive that came out of Covid-19 in your family, community or friends please let us know. Thank you in advance for your comments. You can email them to marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.
Sunday, April 25th:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Now, moving forward, we will have Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade downstairs in the Great Room, Children’s Ministry rooms, and utilize outdoor space (weather permitting).
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/club252april25
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
CLUB2:52 SPRING ADVENTURE
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US
The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church
THERE ARE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE, SIGN UP TODAY!
Children’s Fishing Derby (Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am. This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification. This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH. Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line. The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859. Invite your friends!
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, RBC Great Room. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, April 30th from 11:00-1:00 (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive!
Friday, April 30, 2021 at 12 PM EDT – 5 PM EDT
Battle of the Badges is back for 2021! Join us for the 4th annual drive, donate life-saving blood and cast your vote for Team Fire or Team Police!
Unfortunately, no walk-ins, so please sign up with the link provided!
Walmart Distribution Center has
donated a Dell laptop and Sony
PlayStation 4 to raffle off at the drive!
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (4/16/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
We are rejoicing that Raymond Baptist Church is celebrating another anniversary!! 71 years on April 18th! It has been so encouraging to see our church grow over the years. Through all the ups and downs, God has been faithful. Special thanks to our congregation, ministries, members and communities for all that they do to help bring Jesus, encouragement and help into the lives of many.
As we have all seen in the news, the state is dropping its mandatory mask mandate as of today, but still keeping it as a recommendation for best policy. As this pandemic has progressed, changes have been expected in recommendations, and the leadership has been careful in examining those changes and recommendations from the CDC and the state. As we progress through time we will continue to be alert to changes, and the upcoming recommendations on May 7th from the “Safer at Home” guidance. If you would like offer any helpful input for the Board, please feel free to drop a note to the church office.
The Board of Elders welcome all comments and questions regarding the workings, policies, goals, moving forward, etc. of the Church and would love to have a discussion with you. If you would like to contact any of the Elders the following are the email addresses for all. They look forward to answering any and all questions, praying with and for you and having a discussion. Please contact them, they would love to hear from you.
Mike Chouinard chouinardmike55@gmail.com
Ed Burgess edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
Ted Whitten tedwhitten@comcast.net
Mark Baldwin m1b16@comcast.net
Scott Osterhuber sgomso3795@gmail.com
Jim Belknap belknapje@icloud.com
Kevin McBride kevin@raymondbaptistchurch.com
THIS WEEK: 04/18/2021: ~ “Teen Challenge”
NEXT WEEK: 04/25/2021: ~ “It All Starts Here” – (1 Peter 1:1-9) Foundation God Has Given Us to Endure
STORIES STILL NEEDED: After Easter the main teaching theme for Sunday mornings will be “The God Who Gives Second Chances,” we will be using Peter’s writings to see how God gave him, and us second chances to be used. If you have a story about how God gave you a second chance in life and are willing to share it, let the Office or Pastor Kevin know.
Amateur Artists! Expression and creativity await you starting Saturday, April 24th from 12 noon for a couple of hours at the church Great Room (or outdoors), rain or shine. No judgment zone! Crayons and paper provided or bring your own supplies. Mask and social distancing required. Remember: An Amateur is one “who engages in a pursuit as a pastime rather than a profession “. Allow yourself the freedom to express yourself. If anyone has any questions please send Terry Austrew an email at taustrew@gmail.com or give the Office a call.
Leading up to NDP, we would like to bath the community in prayer to pave the way for revival in our town by encouraging our church family to form neighborhood/town walking prayer groups to pray for families as you pass by each home. We would love to hear back if anyone starts a walking prayer group in their neighborhood.
POSITIVITY STILL NEEDED: We are compiling a booklet for National Day of Prayer titled “New Appreciation for Life’s Simpler Joys and Hopes learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic”. We are hoping this booklet will provide the community some positivity and hope. There is always something positive that comes out of a negative. If you could send to the office a brief sentence or paragraph stating something positive that came out of Covid-19 in your family, community or friends please let us know. Thank you in advance for your comments. You can email them to marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.
Sunday, April 18th:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Held at Ministry Center
Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)
Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”
We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Now, moving forward, we will have Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade downstairs in the Great Room, Children’s Ministry rooms, and utilize outdoor space (weather permitting).
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/april-18
This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP: There will be a VBS Meeting for all VBS Volunteers on Monday, April 26th at 7:00pm in the Great Room. Please contact Tara at Tara123abc@comcast.net or 603.300.0797 if you have any questions.
SAVE THE DATE: IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use this link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US
The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church
THERE ARE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE, SIGN UP TODAY!
Hunter Education Field Day: The Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce that it will host a NH Hunter Education Field Day on Thursday May 6th, 2021. This course is only for those that have successfully completed the Online NH Hunter Education course and have the invitation to complete their training at an approved field day event. The course will be held from 5:30pm to approximately 7:30pm and will involve the written exam and field walk certification. All Covid protocols will be in place so students are asked to bring a mask for use indoors. This course can only be accessed via the NH Hunter Education website by those that have completed the on line course, so complete the online course and sign up soon before this class fills up!
Children’s Fishing Derby(Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am. This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification. This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH. Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line. The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859. Invite your friends!
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website: www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested (amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, RBC Great Room. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, April 16th from 11:00-1:00 AND Friday, April 30th from 11:00-1:00 (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (3/26/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES ~ Palm Sunday
JOIN US THIS EASTER! All services will be in-house as well as shown on Facebook Live,
- Palm Sunday Svc. (3/28) – 10:30 a.m.
- Maundy Thurs. Worship, Communion Drama Presentation (4/1) – 7:00 p.m.
- Good Friday Svc. (4/2) – 7:00 p.m.
- Easter Sunrise (4/4) – Hampton Beach (by pavilion) – 6:00 a.m. (will not be shown on
Facebook Live)
- Easter Services – RBC Sanctuary (4/4) – 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
For Easter Service planning purposes only:
If you know the Easter Service time (8:30am or 10:30am or both) you are planning on attending if you could let the office or the person checking you in on Sunday know it would be appreciated. Thank you.
THIS WEEK: 03/28/2021: ~ “Palm Sunday” “Time to Win” (John 12:12-19)
NEXT WEEK: 04/04/2021: ~ Easter Sunday ~ “Need a Second Chance” (John 20:1-19)
STORIES STILL NEEDED: After Easter the main teaching theme for Sunday mornings will be “The God Who Gives Second Chances,” we will be using Peter’s writings to see how God gave him, and us second chances to be used. If you have a story about how God gave you a second chance in life and are willing to share it, let the Office or Pastor Kevin know.
EASTER FLOWERS: Help us to decorate the church for Easter! If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete the form in your bulletin and hand in or mail with payment ($7 each) by March 26th. (See order Form at the end of this Newsletter)
SAVE THE DATE! The Landscaping Team needs your help to do Easter/Spring cleaning of the gardens and rake the grounds of the Church on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00am – 11:00am; Bring your garden tools and let’s have some outside fun!!! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Hassenpflug at: 603-706-3544. Thank you for putting this date on your calendar! If you only have an hour or so to give, just show up all help is appreciated and welcomed!.
RBC TABLE TALK ~ Feeling a little isolated, unconnected? We have all been through a lot these past months. We have all felt some relationships slipping away. We want to give us an opportunity to begin the process of reconnecting. We want to invite you to join Pastor Kevin on a zoom call for a short time of reflection from scripture, and then an opportunity to just talk with each other. We can talk about getting your garden ready, talk about all the projects you have been doing around the house, talk about a spiritual question you may have, we can just talk with each other and pray. The only two rules; no conversation about politics, no conversation about COVID ~ life is more than these two things that have been defining people for too long. Bring your lunch for a time to begin to reconnect with each other.
Following are the listed dates for the RBC Table Talk ~ Every week on Wed, until Apr 7, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 12:00 PM
Apr 7, 2021 12:00 PM
Effective Monday, March 29th there will be no more fogging of the Church Building. We still ask that everyone who holds meetings, events, small groups, etc. to please continue the policy of wearing masks and wiping down surfaces after use. Thank you to all who have and continue to help do their part in helping all of us to remain safe and well.
The Board of Elders welcome all comments and questions regarding the workings, policies, goals, moving forward, etc. of the Church and would love to have a discussion with you. If you would like to contact any of the Elders the following are the email addresses for all. They look forward to answering any and all questions, praying with and for you and having a discussion. Please contact them, they would love to hear from you.
Mike Chouinard chouinardmike55@gmail.com
Ed Burgess edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
Ted Whitten tedwhitten@comcast.net
Mark Baldwin m1b16@comcast.net
Scott Osterhuber sgomso3795@gmail.com
Jim Belknap belknapje@icloud.com
Kevin McBride kevin@raymondbaptistchurch.com
POSITIVITY NEEDED: We are compiling a booklet for National Day of Prayer titled “New Appreciation for Life’s Simpler Joys and Hopes learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic”. We are hoping this booklet will provide the community some positivity and hope. There is always something positive that comes out of a negative. If you could send to the office a brief sentence or paragraph stating something positive that came out of Covid-19 in your family, community or friends please let us know. Thank you in advance for your comments. You can email them to marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.
Sunday, March 28th:
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Meeting held at Ministry Center
I am very excited about this week’s lesson as we study, Jesus’ Power Over… We will look at Jesus’ power over nature, evil (Satan, demons), and even death.
Every week during Youth Group we have started, “Bible Trivia.” We have started using this as a tool to help the students know where books of the Bible are located. We make it fun, and there are prizes included.
No Youth Group Easter Sunday (April 4th)
After Easter we will be studying Paul’s letter to the churches. Our goal is to learn how God calls us to live as follower of His.
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
Matt Chouinard
Director of Youth, Raymond Baptist Church
mchouinardfamily1415@gmail.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Now, moving forward, we will have Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade downstairs in the Great Room, Children’s Ministry rooms, and utilize outdoor space (weather permitting).
Preregistration each week at https://vbspro.events/p/club2-52-march28
will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
BEGINNING APRIL 11th:
To register:
https://vbspro.events/p/club252april11
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
Sign up is now available. Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.
https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US
The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church
Hunter Education Field Day: The Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce that it will host a NH Hunter Education Field Day on Thursday May 6th, 2021. This course is only for those that have successfully completed the Online NH Hunter Education course and have the invitation to complete their training at an approved field day event. The course will be held from 5:30pm to approximately 7:30pm and will involve the written exam and field walk certification. All Covid protocols will be in place so students are asked to bring a mask for use indoors. This course can only be accessed via the NH Hunter Education website by those that have completed the on line course, so complete the online course and sign up soon before this class fills up!
Children’s Fishing Derby(Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am. This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification. This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH. Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line. The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859. Invite your friends!
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com. or you can view all the Missions information and a listing of our missionaries we support go to:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 9:30am. This is open to anyone who is interested. The study is on O.S. Hawkins “The Bible Code” – Finding Jesus in Every Book of the Bible.
Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, April 16th from 11:00-1:00 AND Friday, April 30th from 11:00-1:00 (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Rd. Manchester Please enter on East Industrial Park Drive. The NH Food Bank will bring truckloads of food to distribute to families and individuals. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.
Please feel free to cut here and drop in offering plate at service or you can mail it in to RBC, PO Box 106, Raymond NH 03077
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Easter Flowers
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the Easter Plants are limited this year so please make a 1st Choice and a 2nd Choice of plants. We will do our very best to get your 1st choice if at all possible. If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete this form and hand in to the Welcome Center with payment ($7 each) by March 26th.
1st Choice 2nd Choice
__Lily __Lily In memory of: _____________________
__Tulip __Tulip In memory of: _____________________
__Hyacinth __Hyacinth In memory of: ____________________
__Daffodil __Daffodil In memory of: _____________________
Your Name:
Amount Paid:
All flowers will be placed on a table outside the Foyer Easter Sunday for anyone who would like to pick them up after Easter Services.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
RBC Weekly Newsletter (3/19/21)
RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
JOIN US THIS EASTER! All services will be in-house as well as shown on Facebook Live,
- Palm Sunday Svc. (3/28) – 10:30 a.m.
- Maundy Thurs. Worship, Communion Drama Presentation (4/1) – 7:00 p.m.
- Good Friday Svc. (4/2) – 7:00 p.m.
- Easter Sunrise (4/4) – Hampton Beach (by pavilion) – 6:00 a.m. (will not be shown on
Facebook Live)
- Easter Services – RBC Sanctuary (4/4) – 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
For Easter Service planning purposes only: If you know the Easter Service time (8:30am or 10:30am or both) you are planning on attending if you could let the office or the person checking you in on Sunday know it would be appreciated. Thank you.
STORIES NEEDED: After Easter the main teaching theme for Sunday mornings will be “The God Who Gives Second Chances,” we will be using Peter’s writings to see how God gave him, and us second chances to be used. If you have a story about how God gave you a second chance in life and are willing to share it, let the Office or Pastor Kevin know.
EASTER FLOWERS: Help us to decorate the church for Easter! If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete the form in your bulletin and hand in or mail with payment ($7 each) by March 26th. (See order Form at the end of this Newsletter)
SAVE THE DATE! The Landscaping Team needs your help to do Easter/Spring cleaning of the gardens and rake the grounds of the Church on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00am – 11:00am; Bring your garden tools and let’s have some outside fun!!! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Hassenpflug at: 603-706-3544. Thank you for putting this date on your calendar! If you only have an hour or so to give, just show up all help is appreciated and welcomed!.
RBC TABLE TALK ~ Feeling a little isolated, unconnected? We have all been through a lot these past months. We have all felt some relationships slipping away. We want to give us an opportunity to begin the process of reconnecting. We want to invite you to join Pastor Kevin on a zoom call for a short time of reflection from scripture, and then an opportunity to just talk with each other. We can talk about getting your garden ready, talk about all the projects you have been doing around the house, talk about a spiritual question you may have, we can just talk with each other and pray. The only two rules; no conversation about politics, no conversation about COVID ~ life is more than these two things that have been defining people for too long. Bring your lunch for a time to begin to reconnect with each other.
Following are the listed dates for the RBC Table Talk ~ Every week on Wed, until Apr 7, 2021
Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM
Mar 31, 2021 12:00 PM
Apr 7, 2021 12:00 PM
THIS WEEK: 03/21/2021: ~ “Prayers from the Heart” (John 17:1-26)
NEXT WEEK: ~ Palm Sunday ~ “Time for a Win” (John 12:12-19)
YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.
Sunday, March 21st: Teaching: Youth Group has started a short series on, “Jesus.” We are using Luke’s Gospel for this series.
- This week we will look at “Jesus Taught”, What did Jesus teach and to whom?
- Next week we will look at “Jesus Power Over Nature, Satan, and Death!!”
Lesson: “Jesus Taught What?” We will look at some of what Jesus taught and the impact it still has today.
No Youth Group Easter Sunday (April 4th)
Important information: If we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High and Senior High: 3:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt will email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
Matt Chouinard
Director of Youth, Raymond Baptist Church
mchouinardfamily1415@gmail.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY
Now, moving forward, we will have Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade downstairs in the Great Room, Children’s Ministry rooms, and utilize outdoor space (weather permitting).
Preregistration each week at https://vbspro.events/p/club2-52-march21
will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
SAVE THE DATE
IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
4-year-old thru completed 6th grade
In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH
More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION
UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US
The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church
Hunter Education Field Day: The Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce that it will host a NH Hunter Education Field Day on Thursday May 6th, 2021. This course is only for those that have successfully completed the Online NH Hunter Education course and have the invitation to complete their training at an approved field day event. The course will be held from 5:30pm to approximately 7:30pm and will involve the written exam and field walk certification. All Covid protocols will be in place so students are asked to bring a mask for use indoors. This course can only be accessed via the NH Hunter Education website by those that have completed the on line course, so complete the online course and sign up soon before this class fills up!
Children’s Fishing Derby(Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am. This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult. This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification. This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH. Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line. The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859. Invite your friends!
MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS
Our Missions Team exists to create an awareness of missions and missionaries resulting in a commitment to pray, to give, and to go. Get to know the lives and ministries of RBC missionaries, discover ways to personally support them, and increase our passion for world missions. For more information, email missions@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Missions now has video updates for everyone to view (Click a right handed click and Open Hyperlink if you are unable to click on the link and go to the update or copy the website address) You can also copy the website in your browser and go directly to the video:
Wendy Hinzman – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500580476
Paul & Diane Ohlin – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500584806
Tim & Cristina Goossen – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500591711
From Rick and Ruth Odess ~ Newsletter
Hi everyone, this August, Ruth and I are planning a “create your own” mission trip to El Salvador and serve with Pastor Nelson Juarez. Usually we have a particular project in mind and recruit a team to go and serve that project. This year however, with all of the uncertainty Covid has imposed upon us with travel, we are doing something very unusual and reversing that process. We are looking for people before we have a particular project picked out. Ruth and I spent the entire month of January last year traveling the country with Pastor Nelson and his wife Consuelo, and were able to uncover a number of worthwhile projects that could use our attention. These opportunities include medical, church and home building, Vacation Bible School, and more. Our goal is to recruit as many folks as possible to come and join us in August, and the project will be determined based upon the interests, capabilities and gifts of those choosing to join us. So… if your interests lie in building projects, children, feeding projects, or a vision trip where you will learn more about your Central American brothers and sisters, their culture and their needs, then take that information and vision back to your home church, please come and join us this August in El Salvador. If that timing doesn’t quite work for you for, we are also planning on a building trip to Honduras and Pastor Victor Almendarez in July and are certainly open to other locales and times to make it work best for you. Ruth and I are praying for you to hear God ‘s voice. God bless. Here is a short video announcement about our plans.
https://www.facebook.com/658552398/videos/10158067155482399/
Please contact us if you would like to “create your own” mission trip”, or if you would like to financially support such a trip. We would love to hear from you!
or you can view all the Missions information and a listing of our missionaries we support go to:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON
Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net
RBC TECHNOLOGY UPDATE(S)/NEWS/NOTICES
AWAY or PLANNING A TRIP? USE THE RBC APP: Now Available~ Online Giving; Sermon Messages (Audio & Video); Important Alert Notifications; Weekly Bulletin & Prayer Requests; Upcoming Events; Pastor’s Blog; and more! Download from Play Store or iTunes for Tablets & Smart Phones. Check it out and keep in touch! Check Out: Facebook Live
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
Go to the website:
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested
(amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
SMALL GROUPS: There are many ways during Covid-19 that this can be achieved. Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, thinking of a creative way to study or start a small group? Lives are transformed when people meet together to pray, to study, and engage in fellowship. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 9:30am. This is open to anyone who is interested. The study is on O.S. Hawkins “The Bible Code” – Finding Jesus in Every Book of the Bible.
Starting 3/23/2021: Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: A new federally funded New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) launched on March 15th to provide assistance to eligible residents of New Hampshire who cannot pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NHERAP will be administered by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR).
To be eligible for rental or utility assistance, at least one person in the household must have qualified for unemployment benefits, had their income reduced, had significant costs, or had other financial hardship due to COVID-19. The household must be at risk for homelessness or housing instability, and meet certain income requirements.
NHERAP will: Pay current and past due rent, as well as utility and home energy costs for eligible households. This assistance is available retroactive to April 1, 2020 through the date of application, and the applicant may also receive assistance for these same future expenses, for a total of 12 months.
- Pay for current and past due utility and home energy costs for eligible households, even you are not receiving rental assistance.
- Pay grants directly to the landlord or utility provider on behalf of the household.
- Work with a landlord, with the tenant’s permission, to apply for assistance on behalf of their tenant.
The five regional Community Action Partnership (CAP) (Raymond Community Action) agencies will administer applications and payments for the program. Full program guidelines and the NHERAP application (online and a printable form) are available at www.CAPNH.org.
Please feel free to cut here and drop in offering plate at service or you can mail it in to RBC, PO Box 106, Raymond NH 03077
Easter Flowers
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the Easter Plants are limited this year so please make a 1st Choice and a 2nd Choice of plants. We will do our very best to get your 1st choice if at all possible. If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete this form and hand in to the Welcome Center with payment ($7 each) by March 26th.
1st Choice 2nd Choice
__Lily __Lily In memory of: _______________
__Tulip __Tulip In memory of: _______________
__Hyacinth __Hyacinth In memory of: _______________
__Daffodil __Daffodil In memory of: _______________
Your Name:
Amount Paid:
All flowers will be placed on a table outside the Foyer Easter Sunday for anyone who would like to pick them up after Easter Services.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859