RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
Sunday is Communion Sunday. Following Sunday’s service, there will be an additional offering plate or you can contribute on-line for the Deacon’s Fund which is used to help people in our community.
The RBC Gardens have been beautiful this year, hope many of you had an opportunity to enjoy them. It is now that time of year for Fall clean up! Please join the RBC garden crew Saturday October 10th from 8 -11 AM for some great fellowship as we work together putting the gardens to bed for the Winter! If you have any questions, please call Kathy Hassenpflug at 603-706 -3544.
For anyone interested there will be a get together in the parking lot on October 18th, after service to have a fellowship lunch together in the parking lot after church on that Sunday. Everyone please bring their own lunch, chair and masks. Weather permitting.
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
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. 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.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – FALL BACK: Remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night, October 31st. Mark your calendars!
Happy Fall and we are glad for all who have returned and for all who are watching online or on Channel 13. Service time is 10:30am. We want to thank everyone for their understanding as we have adapted our worship amidst the ongoing COVID19 chapter. This is a kind reminder that for safety of all of our attendees that please on Sundays wait to be seated before service by an Usher once you have checked in, as well as being escorted from your seat after the service has ended and that masks are required. Please feel free after service to chat in the parking lot, maintaining socially distanced but due to the check-in process and procedures currently in place please do not meet or gather together in the Foyer. Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather and take advantage of the prayer garden to pray or meet with someone. Continue to pray with us as we learn how to best be the church in changing times.
I want to thank those who were able to attend our Annual Meeting last week, and those who joined via Zoom. Here are a few quick updates for all.
- Amidst all the interruptions these past six months caused by the pandemic, the church finished the year financially “in the black.” We did so because of the faithfulness of God, God’s people believing in this ministry, showing their support and the great stewardship of ministries.
- We were also able to welcome in three new members, Terry Austrew and Ron and Donna Zabloudil.
- We also voted in some new people to office; Mike Chouinard is our new Moderator. Mike also joins Ed Burgess to our Board of Elders. Our current Board now stands as Scott Osterhuber- Chair, Ted Whitten, Mark Baldwin, Jim Belknap, Mike Chouinard, and Ed Burgess. Please be in prayer for this team, and the staff as together we lead the church forward.
- For anyone who was not at the Annual Meeting, copies of the Annual Report and Financial Statements are available from the church office.
Just a note for all of us. As we move forward through the months ahead, we will still be trying to discover how to do ministry as this pandemic will still be with us for the foreseeable future. This has been hard for many. May we be people of great patience, flexibility, grace and prayer with each other as we try to plot a course forward as we monitor community conditions. We live by faith, but also by wisdom that God provides.
As a church, let us be in prayer as we continue to work to advance the mission God has called us to- the intentional proclamation of the gospel and the advancement of His kingdom by making mature disciples of Jesus. Let us do with great reliance upon God, grace towards each other, and commitment to His mission for us.
As I finish 15 years here this month, I look forward to what can happen as we serve together.
Kevin McBride
Lead Pastor
THIS WEEK: Fall Series: “Nobody but Jesus”- Studies in John’s Good News About Jesus:
10/11/2020: Understanding Jesus’ Authority ~ (John 5:16-30).
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
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/october-11 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
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
Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
MINISTRY INFORMATION/EVENT(S)
The RBC Food Pantry has provided 696 meals within the community for the 3rd Quarter of 2020 (July-September).
Outdoor Club: We are currently on a Waiting List Only for the Primitive Skills Class~ If you would like to RSVP and add your name to the waiting list contact the Office:
FREE PRIMITIVE SURVIVAL SKILLS CLASS: The Outdoor Club will host a hands on wilderness survival skills class on Thursday October 22nd from 6-8pm in the Great Room. This class will be taught by renowned wilderness survival skills instructor Tim Swanson. Tim is the founder of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival, a “traveling” nature connection and wilderness survival school for people of all ages. He holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Adventure Education Leadership and Adventure Therapy (Unity College). He is a Level 1 Certified Animal Tracker (CyberTracker) and a Wilderness First Responder (SOLO). This event is open to all ages, however, parents will be required to supervise minor children as events will include primitive fire starting and knife sharpening amongst other topics. Class size is limited to enable social distancing. Masks will be provided or bring your own. Dress for the weather and bring head lamps as class time will be spent outdoors for most of the event. Sign up by contacting Marion at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
Friday, October 9th from 1pm – 3pm AND 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.
FREE ADULT FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE
WHERE: AMERICAN LEGION HURD-WELCH POST 90 32 HARRIMAN HILL ROAD C RAYMOND, NH
WHEN: OCTOBER 9TH 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Remember to wear a mask!
WHERE: DEERFIELD TOWN HALL, 10 Church Street, Deerfield NH
WHEN: OCTOBER 14TH 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Please call Denise Greig at 603-463-8811 x310 to reserve a time
Remember to wear a mask!
FREE ADULT DRIVE UP FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE – LAMPREY HEALTHCARE
Newmarket Center:
Thurs. October 11th 11:00am-1:00pm
Visit Lamprey Healthcare’s website at: www.LAMPREYHEALTH.org for updated Flu Clinics available and locations.
NH FOOD BANK: FREE Online Workshops and Live Cooking Demos! Thursdays on Zoom from 5:00 to 6:00 pm October 15th – Kids Say Yes to Fruits and Veggies October 22nd – 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!**
Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27 :: PO Box 106 :: Raymond, NH 03077 :: 603-895-2859