Raymond Baptist Church

THIS WEEK: 01/23/2022 ~ “At the Heart of Worship”- Exodus 40:1-23

“Worship is….” Ask a variety of people, and you will probably get a variety of answers. In our individualistic culture we want “designer worship”- worship that fits me. In Exodus, God reminds people that true worship is not about them, but about Him. He alone is the center of our worship.

NEXT WEEK: 01/30/2022 ~ “The Cost of Worship”- Leviticus 6:8-30

We all have received offers with the incentive, “No cost or obligation.” We like our worship the same. God says differently. True worship involves sacrifice on our part- a giving, humbling of ourselves before and to God.

BACKGROUND CHECKS will be done in the Foyer on January 23^rd before service. For all volunteers who work with the children, regardless of the program(s) please see Marion Guay for a Background Check Form that needs to be filled out and processed.  Background Checks are recommended to be redone periodically and at the least every 3 years to comply with the laws of the State.  Unfortunately, due to recordkeeping required we cannot accept background checks that were done by another company/firm/school.  There are Forms available at the Welcome Center.  Please fill out and return to Marion. (Marion can notarize them if needed).

SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE: This is Sanctity of Human Life week. Our church is participating in the baby bottle benefit to help support Real Options, (formerly CareNet Pregnancy Center). Pick up a bottle after church or request a bottle from the office and fill it with your spare change or bills. You can also donate online at: www.TheFriendsofLife.org. Baby Bottles will be due back in house by February 14^th. For more info, please give Wanda a call at 603-303-5939.

THIS SUNDAY!!!

Youth Group Deep Freeze Bistro On The Go

Take Home Lasagna for Lunch!!!

Sunday, January 23rd ~ Right After Service

Sponsored by the Impact Youth Group to support kids attending Camp Berea’s winter retreat. Donations Accepted. The Deep Freeze Bistro is to raise money for the cost of Snow Camp.

Support our Youth Group. The Deep Freeze is one of our most exciting events. Students will spend a weekend of excitement at Camp Berea located on Newfound Lake. There will be exciting team games, sports, tubing and so much more. Deep Freeze also have great speakers and bands for students to learn and grow. We ask that students invite friends to join them for this event.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS: There is still time to sign up. Are you new or just want to know more about RBC and membership, what we believe and how things work here or interested in becoming a member? If you are interested, or would like more information, or have questions, please call or email the Office.

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER is on May 5, 2022. As part of our participation we typically provide breakfast for all our town employees, including the Police and Firefighters in recognition of all they do for our community.  We are not sure how we will need to do this this year due to Covid-19 restrictions, if any at that time, but we need to start the planning on this event early, we are open to suggestions but we are asking for volunteers at this time to help with this.  Please give the office a call if you would/could help with this. If you would like additional information or you have questions, please do not hesitate to give us a call to discuss.

Watch for our new website coming in 2022, with a fresh new look and better functionality.  You will be notified via email when this site goes live and you will be given the opportunity to access the online church directory.” Stay tuned!

Baptism: There is still time to sign up. We currently have some baptisms scheduled in early February so if you are interested in being baptized please contact Pastor Kevin or the office.

Baptism Class Sunday Morning January 30^th – 9:00am – Great Room

INCLEMENT WEATHER: From time to time, services or events may be cancelled on account of weather. Check any of the following for latest updates:

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday’s ~ 9:00 am ~ Sanctuary

Adult Sunday school is being held at 9:00am, Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. we ask that you please remain in the foyer area until class has been completed. thank you.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY:   

Club 252  Pre-Register at:  https://vbspro.events/p/jan-23

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/january-23

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.

Club 2:52

Preschool – 5th Grade

CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:

Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859

YOUTH GROUP:   

Youth Group, Sunday’s at 5:00pm in the Ministry Center. Invite your friends!

CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS

SMALL GROUPS: Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, meeting in person or 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. Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Winter Small Group.

Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.

Women’s Group 9:30am Tuesday Bible Study. Great Room (change in location for January). Please contact the office if you would like any additional information or would like to attend. 

RBC MINISTRY INFORMATION:

MEN’S GROUP: Held Every Other Monday at 7:00pm (Great Room) Next Gathering is January 31^st.  Join Them ~ To Pray, Encourage, and Get to Know One Another. See Mitch Losak for more information.

Anyone newly interested in participating in the ministry of Sonshine Community Table; as well as those who have already attended earlier planning and information meetings for Sonshine Community Table; should attend. We will be discussing an updated status of this ministry as well as discussing alternatives ways of showing the love of Christ in action, as well as serving our community.  Please bring your ideas; and prayers are certainly welcome. Please contact Mark or Kathy Hassenpflug  at mmhkjh@myfairpoint.net or call  at 603-686-4651 for any questions. Meeting will last no more than 1 1/2 hours. Meeting will be Monday January 24th in the Great Room of Raymond Baptist Church at 6:30 pm

     RBC FOOD PANTRY: For the months of January and May 2022, Raymond Baptist Church  

     Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Fight

     Hunger Bag at the Hannaford store located at 2 Freetown Road, Raymond NH.

MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: Friday February 4^th 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. No proof of income or residence is needed. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.

THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT ~ Youth Group

(If you would like more information or would like to volunteer in this Ministry please see one of the Ministry Leaders, they would love to talk to you)

We pray especially for those you’ve called into ministry, to be leaders, teachers, discipleship and friends in our church and community. Keep God’s word fresh in their hearts, renewing and refreshing their spirit for their work ahead. May they seek your counsel daily, give them godly wisdom day by day as they tackle their designated ministry work and guide them as they give spiritual guidance to others around them… Amen.

Mission: “Impact Teens to Impact the World”

We offer a program for teens grades 5-12 who are committed to Christ and want to get their friends hooked up with Christ too.

The goal of this team is to worship God, explore His Word (the Bible), grow stronger roots in our faith, and plan our strategy for getting the word out to our friends and neighbors.

Every other week we practice what we preach by going into our communities and inviting our friends and neighbors.

YOUTH GROUP SCHEDULE: Sunday’s 5:00 – 6:30 pm, Ministry Center

To Teach and Disciple: We want to develop authentic Christ followers. (Matthew 28:19-20) Service: We are committed to serving each other as well as the community around us. (Galatians 5:13) Building Relationships Teen Extreme Outreach: We are committed to reaching out to share the love of God with other teens. (Mark 16:15) Being an Example: We as leaders are committed to being an example to our teens so that they can be an example in their communities. (1 Corinthians 11:1).

Mike Chouinard               Ed Burgess                      Dan Burgess

YARN NEEDED: Barbara Wagner from the Ray-Fre Senior Center is asking for yarn. They have a small group of women that crochet hats to give to veterans, homeless, low income people and children through New Hampshire. Last year, over 1900 hats were made and donated by the group.  The cost of yarn and low donations have before a problem for the group. If anyone has yarn that they no longer use or yarn leftover from projects, it would be greatly appreciated if you could donate it to the Ray-Fre Senior Center Crochet & Knitting group. Donations can be dropped off at the Center 64 Main Street, Raymond (across the street from Long Branch Restaurant).

BIRTHDAY MONTH (January)

Happy Birthday from your RBC Family

Joseph D.; Hannah B.; Carolyn M.; Jamie W.; Mike P.; Doug R.; Leah U.; Wendy R.; Sandy C.; Kim T.;

Don H.; David J.; Lily H.; Levi C.

Take God as your partner in every enterprise. (Dr. Norman Vincent Peale)

Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859