Raymond Baptist Church

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

“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: 02/06/2022 ~ “Communion ~ “Am I a Rebel?” (Numbers 14:1-10)

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

MEMBERSHIP CLASS (Revised Date): 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? We are coordinating a membership class this Winter so if anyone is interested, please call, email the Office.

Membership Class- Tuesday February 6^th – 7:00pm- Great Room

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 before or 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.

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 (due to the impending storm, this may have to be rescheduled so please keep an eye on your email this weekend) Baptism Class Sunday Morning January 30^th – 9:00am – Great Room

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.

Club 252  Pre-Register at:  https://vbspro.events/p/jan-30  

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/january-30

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.

     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 ~ CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

(If you would like more information or would like to volunteer in this Ministry, please see the Ministry Leader, Tara 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.

It is our desire to come alongside parents in order to supplement their God-given task to raising their children to personally know and love Christ, and then help them live a God-centered life. As well as, to Impact the families in our communities, as we Reach, Teach and Serve by showing the love of Chris

Nursery is designed and equipped to minister to infants thru three years of age. We provide an atmosphere filled with love and laughter as our volunteers show the love of Jesus in a safe, clean kid-friendly environment.

Club 2:52 for children ages 3 – 5th grade held during the Sunday morning service. A time where children explore the Word of God through diverse learning experiences.

Impact Adventure is a fun-filled one-week program held during the summer for children in our community ages 4 thru 12. Volunteers help children learn about a God who loves them and wants a personal relationship with them. A theme-based program with Bible lessons, snack, art, music, game and more, helps children step in the Bible in a safe age appropriate way.

Tara Swist (Childrens Ministry Director)

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 (February)

Happy Birthday from your RBC Family

Kathy B.; Dee H.; Ted W.; Katie B.; Samantha D.; Joanne H.; Andy H.; Shirley T.; Danielle P.; Keith T.; Vicki G.; Donna H.; Bob W.; Marni L.; Rick H.; Kent T.; Charlene T.; Amy H.; Michael H.; Jim F.; Laurie J.; Danielle J.; Mike U. Caleb T.; Heidi M.; Delaney W.

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