Raymond Baptist Church

RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

We are in urgent need of people who would be willing to be trained to serve in our Tech ministry. This team ensures the production of our worship services on Sunday, and the ongoing presence we have created with our Facebook audience. Training will be provided. This team is critical. For more information, contact the church office ASAP either by calling at 603-895-2859 or email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com. Thank you!

THIS WEEK: Fall Series: “Nobody but Jesus”- Studies in John’s Good News About Jesus:

11/15/2020: Understanding Jesus’ Heart ~ (John 10:1-21).

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:

Youth Group is now in the Ministry Center. Students will be required to wear masks at all times while at Youth Group. Hand sanitizer will also be available at all times. The building will also be fogged every week to kill any possible germs left behind, and protect from Covid.

Schedule: Sunday’s 3:30pm – 5:00pm 5^th – 12^th Grades

We began Youth Group inside this week. Things went well and all the students complied with the mask use. They were able to go outside because of the warmth and play some games. Sunday we talked about our purpose based off of God’s two greatest commands and how that differs from what the world tells us our purpose should be.

This week we will be discussing our place in the world and why God puts us where we are. 

Sunday, November 29^th ~ There will be no Youth Group, Happy Thanksgiving

Please Note: We will not be providing snacks at this time. Also surfaces will be wiped down between group movements.

Thank you for your flexibility. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

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 https://vbspro.events/p/club252november15  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:

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.

Paul and Diane Ohlin work with United World Mission supporting missionaries in language acquisition. They pass on this prayer request from fellow missionaries Zach and Leigh…” While the virus is still very present, we have been hearing whispers of India opening back up. As of right now, international travel is still closed and we are uncertain as to when we can return. If things open up soon, we could go back in January. Please be in prayer for His will to be done, on His time!”

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.

Wendy Hinzman serves in Paris, France with Avant Ministries. She is presently in the U.S, living in West Virginia. She is helping to provide care for her father who suffers from dementia. Wendy asks for prayer for her friends and contacts in Paris, who she stays in contact with remotely, as they face the coronavirus. 

Tim and Cristina Goosen serve with Gospel Mission if South America in Gualeguaychu, Argentina starting new churches. They reported on 10/7 that the government had just granted churches permission to reopen. They are asking for wisdom to organize church services and protection of those attending the services.

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. 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.

OTHER INFORMATION

UPCOMING MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: *November 20^th 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.

Bill Weghorst has some hardwood available. He cut down some trees this week and they are ready to chop up and pick up. No cost for the wood.  If you would like more information or would like to schedule a time to pick up the wood, please contact him directly at: 603-608-1013.

Manchester Mobile Food Pantries

Where: 676 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH

When:

11/13: 11:30am-3pm (or while supplies last)

12/4: 10am-1pm (or while supplies last)

12/11: 10am-1pm (or while supplies last)

12/18: 10am-1pm (or while supplies last)