RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
Reminder: There are Study Questions for John 6 (this week’s sermon) (as well as the other John Study Questions for this Fall Series) on the website, they are combined with the Sermon Bulletin under “Watch and Listen” as well as attached to this and prior Newsletter(s). If someone would like a hard copy please let the Office know.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – FALL BACK: Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night, October 31st. Mark your calendars! This is a good time to replace your batteries in your smoke detectors!
Thank You Jesus! We are working on a Video for Thanksgiving Sunday service and we loved to hear from you! Please send in A quick email or video sharing (in one or two sentences) one thing you are thankful for. You can send your responses to rbcbeingthechurch@gmail.com “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” Psalm 107:1
Due to the Covid-19 the Care Package Ministry has to be rescheduled to the Spring at this time. There is one thing we can still do and that is send encouragement. If anyone knows of a person or persons in the Military to whom you think would enjoy receiving cards from RBC, please contact or email the office with the names and addresses. Also if there are students who are in the college setting at this time please let the office know so that the Care Ministry can be informed.
The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honor, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching” (1 Timothy 5:17).
This is Clergy Appreciation Month and we want to say “Thank You” to Pastor Kevin and the Elders (Elders Scott Osterhuber, Ted Whitten, Mark Baldwin, Jim Belknap, Mike Chouinard, and Ed Burgess). We know that leading and counseling, teaching and encouraging can be tough work (especially in these days). So we just wanted to say Thank you. We appreciate all you do to shine the light in a dark world and all you do to give hope and encouragement to all.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these…” (Matthew 19:13-14)
A special thank you to Matt Chouinard and Tara Swist for their service, sacrifice, and love of children. Both your work is a gift of God’s grace to the Church.
THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS: Food baskets will be given out again this year to families in need. If there are any families that you are aware of or that you would like to help, please email the office the names and contact information by November 13th. Contact Marion Guay at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com with any questions.
THIS WEEK: Fall Series: “Nobody but Jesus”- Studies in John’s Good News About Jesus:
10/25/2020: Understanding Jesus’ Home ~ (John 7:25-52).
SAMARITAN PURSE – CHRISTMAS BOXES: “Now more than ever children need hope” National Collection Week takes place: 11/16/2020 through 11/23/2020 Use the following link to:
- Build a shoebox (BASBO)
- Find a drop-off location near you
- Read important Covid-10 Updates
https://www.samaritanpurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/
The amazing journey of a shoebox begins with you and results in evangelism, discipleship, and multiplication.
We will not be having the packing party this year due to Covid-19. We do have the shoe boxes if anyone wants to pack their own. You can drop off the shoeboxes to the church or you can make other arrangements. If you have any questions or need information, please contact Michelle Osterhuber at msosgo3166@gmail.com
If anyone is in need of assistance of any kind, please contact the office by calling 603-895-2859 or email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com
YOUTH GROUP:
Impact Youth Fall schedule and Planning
Sunday, October 25th: Back to normal schedule:
Junior High: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Senior High: 5:00pm-6:30pm
It will be cold Sunday so please dress appropriately!! Also please make sure you bring your books!! Thank you.
TIMES OF SMALL GROUP AND MATERIAL
Junior High (5th– 8th grade) Sunday, 3:30pm-5:00pm
Pastor will be preaching on the Book of John starting in September and continuing with that theme we have chosen for the Jr. High to Study John as well.
The book we are using is, “John, The Gospel of Light and Life.” by Adam Hamilton.
Corey and Jenn Walker will be heading up this group.
Senior High Girls and Senior High Boys (9th – 12th grade) Sunday, 5:00pm-6:30pm
The girls will continue their small group with Katie Bronson, “Who God Says You Are”
The boys will continue their lesson with Matt Chouinard, “Thrive, Dare to Live Like Jesus!”
In Christ,
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 vbspro.events/p/club2-52october25 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.
We will use the following guidelines for this ministry:
- Face Masks required by teachers and children
- Social distance Spacing
- Reduce number of children in classrooms
- Hand Sanitizer and cleaning protocols
- Individualized materials for each child
- If your child is sick or has been exposed to someone who has been sick, please keep your child at home.
Process:
- Preregistration each week will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbatistchurch.com to preregister. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.
- Children will check in with family in church foyer. Staff will assist children to the Great Room while parents/guardians continue into the sanctuary.
- Children will participate in “Video Worship” geared for children, Bible Lesson, and small group lessons and activity using individualized material.
- At the End of Service: children will be brought to the foyer for pick up. We ask the parents/guardians remain upstairs for social distancing protocols.
- If your child is sick or has been exposed to someone who has been sick, please keep your child at home.
- During the week, all areas and materials will be cleaned meeting CDC guidelines.
Impact Children’s Ministry will continue providing resources through different forms of media on the Raymond Baptist Church Website and App, as well as continuing with Zoom lessons. This ministry thanks you for entrusting us to serve you and ask that you continue to be flexible as we navigate through this journey.
If you have questions or concerns, please call the church office and Tara will return your call.
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.
From Paul and Clare Hudson SIMS USA, Website: https://missiondoc.com: Claire has been recovering from recent surgery and complications following the surgery. Starting in January, Paul and Claire will begin work at a slower pace as they prepare for retirement at the end of the year.
Learn more about ChildVoice, one of our mission partners, by attending their upcoming virtual event that will premiere a short film made about their work – No Longer Silent: Gladys’ Journey. This film chronicles an inside look at their latest work in Uganda and Nigeria. It includes footage from the Lukome Center and Imvepi Refugee Settlement, interviews with staff in Uganda, and a special segment following the life and progress of one of their students, Gladys. Date: Thursday, October 29th, 7:30 pm; Register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/veve2; If you are unable to attend on the 29th, a recording of the event will be available for later viewing at: childvoice.org/nolongersilent2020.
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
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 Fall/Winter Small Group).
Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday’s Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Don and Janice Hedman will be having a Zoom Small Group study every Tuesday at 7pm, and they would like to invite folks since they can join from anywhere. Starts this Tuesday, October 27th at 7:00pm: The Gospel of John by Dr. Tony Evans: This 12 week – one-hour Zoom Study on Tuesdays beginning October 27, 2020 is hosted by Don Hedman. We will begin with a ten minutes’ video by Dr. Evans and then use the discussion questions for follow-up. Feel free to invite others to join us in this study. (No cost to attend.) Send email to don.hedman@gmail.com to join. Description from Rightnow Media (https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Content/Series/289490). Where do you turn when the world around you grows dark? In this study of the Gospel of John, Dr. Tony Evans encourages us to turn to Christ by reminding us of the two purposes for the beloved disciple’s book—that we would believe in Jesus and find life in his name. Despite what our culture may argue, there is only one hope that is truly trustworthy and that is our savior, Jesus Christ. So join Tony for this twelve-session series that will draw you back to the essential truths of our faith and the life found in our king.
MINISTRY INFORMATION/EVENT(S)
CARE PACKAGE MINISTRY: Due to Covid-19 at this time we will not be sending Care Packages to the College or Military people but are planning to do a Spring package mailing if able. We would love to send encouragement cards to the College (if they are at the school during Covid-19)/Military people. Please let Marion know of any new addresses or those that have changed. Also if there are college students or Military you would like to add to our Prayer Request and send an encouragement card to please provide the name, school/branch of Military and address information.
FOOD PANTRY: A Special Thank You to Pine Acres RV Resort. They presented the RBC Food Pantry a check in the amount of $1,500.00 on Friday, October 23rd as well as provided nonperishable food boxes to the surrounding community pantries. Their generous donations will help in providing meals to the food insecure community members. Thank you to all who volunteered and donated to this program.
OTHER INFORMATION
We have a Nottingham community member who is disabled and is looking for someone to help her with raking her yard for the Fall. She has been a recipient of the Day of Service in the past. She is unable to walk in her yard due to falling issues with acorns scattered amongst her yard. If someone could help her, please contact Priscilla Lapointe at 603-502-8595.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION: Friday, October 30th from 1pm – 3pm (while supplies last) Comcast Parking Lot 676 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH 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.
NH FOOD BANK: FREE Online Workshops and Live Cooking Demos! Thursday on Zoom from 5:00 to 6:00 pm Hack Your Snack October 29th – Cook Dinner with Us! To sign up and learn more visit: https://nhfoodbank.org/programs/recipe-for-success/cooking-matters / Cook and Learn @ Home with Cooking Matters NH (The Cooking Matters page at nhfoodbank.org) All attendees receive a $10 Hannaford Gift Card! **Attend all four sessions and be entered to win a $100 grocery gift card and more!**
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (If you know of someone who is looking for work in the community or Church. Please feel free to pass the below information on to them for them to participate, or research the company and positions to see if it may be a fit) Randstad is having a Drive Thru Job Fair at Cole Haan, 150 Ocean RD, Greenland NH, October 28th 10am to 4pm. They are hiring all position for our Distribution center: Pick/Pack, Stocking, Shipping and Receiving. Pay is $14-17/hr. They have 1st and 2nd shift positions. As well as flex shift, part time, pickup shifts and work for just 11/28-11/30. Overtime pay $21-22.50/hr. for 11/27-11/30; $100 attendance bonus for weeks 11/28 and 12/5; $100 referral bonus for anyone you refer that works 40 hours. If you have questions, please call 603-319-0677. These are entry level positions and open to anyone interested in short or long term roles.
Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27 :: PO Box 106 :: Raymond, NH 03077 :: 603-895-2859