RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
We are still 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!
We have added 2 new sections to our Weekly Prayer Request. If you know of anyone in healthcare and/or is a first responder and would like to add their names to the prayer request, please email the office and it will be added.
THIS WEEK: New Series: CHRISTMAS SEASON 2020 “Searching for Christmas”
12/06/2020: Second Sunday of Advent ~ Searching for a Difference Christmas Makes~ (Luke 1:5-25).
NEXT WEEK: Third Sunday of Advent- “Searching for a Christmas Surprise”
Dear Church Family:
As we enter this season of the year, we know from experience that this time of year is hard for many. The added burden of life changes that the COVID-19 has brought about has added to that fact. At the church we offer help to those who come looking for assistance, but we can only help those who contact us. In each of our respective communities, in our daily travels, each of us has an opportunity to see people around us who are struggling and may not know what to do.
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.
Youth Group: Sundays 3:30pm-5:00pm
Youth Group Ministry Center
Grades 5th – 12th grade
Masks and social distancing are required.
The Youth Group will be participating in the same themes as Pastor Kevin is teaching Sunday mornings through December. (With a Youth Group twist)
December 6th ~ “Searching for the Difference Christmas Makes” (Luke 1)
December 13th ~ “Searching for Christmas Surprise”
December 20th ~ “Searching for Christmas Joy”
No Youth Group December 27th!
Important information: It was decided that if we have to cancel an in person Youth Group even for a week or an extended amount of time, we will have a google meets meeting instead.
Junior High: 3:30pm
Senior High: 4:30pm
This would give time to share our week with each other and share in a lesson as well.
Matt would email or text out a google meets invitation for all students to be able to join.
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/club252december6 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.
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.
OTHER INFORMATION
Bill Weghorst still 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.
UPCOMING MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES:
Manchester Mobile Food Pantries 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.
Where: 676 Island Pond Road, Manchester, NH
When:
12/4: 11am-1pm (or while supplies last)
12/11: 11am-1pm (or while supplies last)
12/18: 11am-1pm (or while supplies last)
If you are behind in Rent or Mortgage payments due to Covid-19 you may be able to get assistance! Visit www.CAPNH.org to apply. Please pass this information along if you are aware of someone out there can benefit from it …More info at: https://files.constantcontact.com/f11360ec701/e4d65f41-e1aa-474d-be34-045bfdddab7f.pdf
This year the RBC Food Pantry distributed 10 Thanksgiving Baskets that had a complete Thanksgiving meal, including a bakery dessert donated by Dumplington Hill Cakes within our community as well as an additional 15 turkeys to others in need.Raymond Baptist Church Food Pantry has been selected by local Hannaford Raymond store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Fight Hunger Bag Program for the month of January. 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.
Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27 :: PO Box 106 :: Raymond, NH 03077 :: 603-895-2859