Raymond Baptist Church

THIS WEEK: 12/12/2021: ~ “Gathered with Joy” (John 1:1-18, John 3:16)

NEXT WEEK: 12/19/2021: ~ Christmas Sunday – “Gathered for Peace” (Isaiah 8:19, Isaiah 9:7, and, John 3:16)

NEW WORSHIP SERVICE OPTION ADDED FOR CHRISTMAS EVE- 4:00PM

As we are all aware, the high rate of community transmission for COVID-19 is affecting many. For many who are at risk, this Christmas would be the fourth major holiday since the start of the pandemic that they, for health and safety reasons, would not be able to attend worship. For that reason, we want to make an additional worship opportunity available.

4:00pm Christmas Eve we will be adding a simple service of Scripture, carols, and a Christmas message. No children’s programming will be offered at 4:00pm. This will be a MASK REQUIRED SERVICE and SOCIAL DISTANCING (6 feet) will be maintained between seating (family may sit together) to serve the needs of many in light of current conditions.

Our 6:00pm service will still our standing policy of RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING all who attend to wear a mask for the safety of others around you.

With the significant increase in our communities, and the increase in our interaction with others during the Christmas season, we again ask that, for the safety of others around you please consider wearing a mask for all church activities during this season.

Thanks for understanding and watching out for each other. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the office.

REMINDER TO ALL WHO ATTEND RBC SUNDAY SERVICES:

In light of the current high transmission rates of COVID-19 in our communities, especially now growing among children in school, and the increase in people contact we are all having during the holidays, the Elder Team want to remind everyone of our current policy of respectfully requesting that everyone wear a mask during church activities to keep those around you safer. This is not a change, but a friendly reminder for all of us during this Christmas season. Thank you.

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

RBC provided 12 Gift of Warmth Wrapped Bags and Fully Packaged Back Packs with all sorts of goodies to the Head Start children this week (ages 4-6 yrs. old). Each Gift of Warmth Bag included a new coat, snow pants, hats, ear muffs, mittens and scarfs based on the sizes and gender requested. We want to thank everyone who participated and for your generosity in this special Christmas Program. It was a huge success and very much appreciated.

Christmas Pageant: December 18, 2021 (3:30pm and 7:00pm) in the Sanctuary

Sponsored by: Children’s Ministry and Art and Music Ministry

Please find the Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Schedule attached for those who have not or did not receive a copy.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT PRACTICE SCHEDULE

Pageant Prep Change:  Thanks to all who have helped this week in prepping the stage for the Pageant it is all coming together so beautifully.

We will not need to meet on Saturday for set up, but rehearsals are scheduled for:

December 13, Monday           7 pm – 8:30 pm          All participants

December 17, Friday              7– 9:00 pm                  Dress Rehearsal All participants

Performance Day – December 18, Saturday

3:30 pm performance

Dinner 5 pm for all participants

7:00 pm Performance            

December 18, Saturday~ 8:30pm Reset Stage and Set for Christmas

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Children will be rehearsing for 10 minutes at the beginning of Club 252 each week children will go directly to Club 252.

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/dec-12

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/december-12

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. Fall is Here and Winter is fast approaching! 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. Carlene Reed’s Home. Please contact Carlene or give the office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend. 

RBC MINISTRY INFORMATION

DUE TO UNFORSEEN MEDICAL (NON-COVID) ISSUE IT WAS NECESSARY TO CHANGE THE WILD GAME COOKING CLASS DATE TO DECEMBER 16^th. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE:

There are spots still available so if you are now can or would like to attend please do not hesitate to sign up

Free Wild Game Cooking Class! 

The Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to welcome back New England’s Wild Cheff, Denny Corriveau who will spend an evening sharing his wild game culinary secrets! The event will be held Thursday December 16^th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Raymond Baptist Church, located at 145 Route 27 in Raymond.  Come join Denny and other cooking enthusiasts as he prepares and cooks numerous dishes live and up close in front of the audience with a theme of Wild Game Comfort Foods.  Expected menu to include Venison and Cranberry Hash, Stuffed Venison Tapas Meatballs, Duck and Wild Cherry Marsala.  This family friendly event is for all ages.  Please contact Marion at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or call 603-895-2859 to reserve your spot.  Masks are recommended but not required while seated, and are to be worn when not seated. 

MEN’S GROUP: Held Every Other Monday at 7:00pm (Sanctuary) Next Gathering is December 20^th. 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.

THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT ~ Worship Team ~ Music

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

Music: The Worship team exists to lead others in music for the purpose of praising God. It is our hope that we send the message that we love Jesus and want to share it with others. We continue to blend hymns, praise songs and contemporary worship music to meet the different generations in our church family. 

Worship Leader: Ken Swist

BIRTHDAY MONTH (December)

Happy Birthday from your RBC Family

Michael R.; Dan B.; Sandy U.; Rachel Dallaire; Clare M.; Jack M.; Len F.; Constant G.; Janice H.; Ruth B.; Norman L.; Pat W.; Kevin M.; Emily C.; Teddy D.