Raymond Baptist Church

REMINDER: This Sunday is Thanksgiving Sunday: Each year on Thanksgiving Sunday we ask people to come prepared to publically share how they are grateful for God’s presence in their lives. Please bring a word of praise or thanksgiving to share as part of our morning worship.

THIS WEEK: 11/21/2021: Thanksgiving Sunday” ~ Communion Sunday

NEXT WEEK: 11/28/2021: Advent 2021 “One Lord, One Faith, One Gift” ~ “Gathered with Love”, (Isaiah 40:1-11, John 3:16)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

The Office will be closed on November 25^th and Friday November 26^th for the Thanksgiving Holiday and we will be back in the office on Monday, November 29^th. If there are any non-urgent issues 11/25-26 they will be addressed when back in office on November 29^th.  Thank you and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office via email or call.

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY OFFERING: This Sunday and next Sunday we ask our members and friends to give above your normal giving for a special Thanksgiving offering. The proceeds of this year’s Thanksgiving offering will go towards Operation Blessing in Portsmouth NH.  Operation Blessing fights poverty by embracing people and families in crisis with compassion, offering hope and healing for changed lives by providing food, clothing and household necessities to those in need; Promoting healthy life choices through targeted community education and outreach programs; Offering a place of hope and dignity for a changed life that comes through faith in Christ. ​So on Sunday November 21th, and Sunday November 28^th please consider making a donation and mark it “Thanksgiving Offering.”

As we head into the Holidays and people are gathering with families and friends, this is just a friendly and loving reminder of our existing Covid-19 Policy at RBC. We want everyone to stay healthy and safe. There has been no change to the existing policy that was sent out and discussed in prior announcements but the Elders wanted to reiterate our policy for everyone to be aware of the current policy and be well informed. So with that being said and in light of current community conditions, we would like to draw your attention again to our current guidelines and that it is highly and respectfully recommended that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated wear masks for indoor activities in areas of substantial transmission (NH is included in this). We ask that you consider this recommendation for the safety and protection of others around you while participating in services, activities and ministries here at RBC. 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:

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

Please Note: The Pageant was originally listed as 3:00pm and 7:00pm on December 18^th, the time has been revised and is scheduled for 3:30pm and 7:00pm, December 18^th.

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.

If you can help or you have additional questions please contact Tara Swist Tara123abc@comcast.net, Text: 603.300.0797, Church Office 1.603.895-2859 ~ Thank you.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT PRACTICE SCHEDULE

November 21, Sunday            11:45 am – 1:00 pm    All participants (Costume fitting)

December 4, Saturday           9 am -10:30 am         All participants

December 11 Saturday           8:30 – noon                Stage Set up

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 beginning November 7 children will go directly to Club 252.

In consideration of others, we ask that you wear a mask during rehearsals when you are not on stage as a speaking part or singing.

PRAYER NIGHT: Please Join Us on the 1^st Thursday of every month, Next Prayer Night is December 4^th. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Raymond Baptist Church in Sanctuary.

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/november-21

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/nursery-nov-21

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

Sunday’s 5:00pm ~ 6:30pm in the Ministry Center. Invite your friends!

Sunday, November 21^st Youth Group will be from 12:00pm-2:00pm-A Pizza Lunch will be served and they will be loading up the Samaritan Purse Christmas Child Boxes for delivery to the drop off location in Auburn. A huge thank you to the Youth Group for all their hard work and effort for this ministry. Everyone did a Great Job!

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 Fall/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

FATHERS AND SON’S MENS BREAKFAST: Mark your calendars for the next Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, November 20^th at 8:00am-9:00am. Guest Speaker will be Ron Townsend. Join us as it will be a great morning. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or give Barry Brown a call.

CARE PACKAGE MINISTRY: Michael and Tami Cole have done a great job coordinating and serving this ministry well but will be unable to do so moving forward. We are looking for a person to head up this very important Ministry and coordinate the distribution, packaging, letter writing and coordinating the boxes for the sending of the care packages to the college students and Military. Provides them with a feel for home and lets them know we are thinking of them. If you would like more information or are willing to head this up please let me know either by contacting the office by calling 603-895-2859 or email me at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com. Thank you for being in prayer and considering this ministry.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Friday, Dec. 3rd 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.

RBC is looking to help a 78-year-old woman in Candia who lost her husband over the summer and just fell in her basement this week and is unable to work in her yard. She has some yardwork to do before winter sets in and has asked us if we know of anyone.  If you can help or know of anyone who could help please let the office know and we will provide the contact information and address. Thank you in advance.

Lois Frost is looking for the woman who inquired about her Amish Relish recently at Church and she promised this person she would get some to her.  If you are that person, please give her a call or contact the office as she would love to be able to give you some J

THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT ~ RBC OUTDOOR CLUB

Please Pray for the Outdoor Club, Les, the volunteers and their upcoming event(s):

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.

The Outdoor Club is an opportunity to join in with people who enjoy a wide array of outdoor activities and appreciate God’s creation from a front row view! Activities include our popular wild game dinners and cooking classes as well as fishing derbies, hiking, hunting, canoeing, kayaking, and much more. We also conduct NH Hunter Safety Education courses twice per year, and usually have a special event every month.

Outdoor Club Ministry Leader

Les Houston

UPCOMING EVENT

Free Wild Game Cooking Class!  The Outdoor Club of 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 9th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Raymond Baptist Church, Great Room.  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 to reserve your spot.  Masks are recommended but not required while seated, and are to be worn when not seated. 

BIRTHDAY MONTH (November)

Happy Birthday from your RBC Family

Carol H.; Jean C.; Brad R.; Cilla C.; Will J.; Dana S.; Kathleen F.; Tammy L.; Abby Declan W.; Cosette P.; Cassandra M.; Natalie D.