RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
This is my command: Love each other (John 15:17).
God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and to continue to help them (Hebrews 6:10).
Feeling a little isolated, unconnected? We have all been through a lot these past months. We have all felt some relationships slipping away. I want to give us an opportunity to begin the process of reconnecting.
Starting on Wednesday, February 24th from 12:00- 12:30pm I want to invite you to join me on a zoom call for a short time of reflection from scripture, and then an opportunity to just talk with each other. We can talk about getting your garden ready, talk about all the projects you have been doing around the house, talk about a spiritual question you may have, we can just talk with each other and pray.
The only two rules; no conversation about politics, no conversation about COVID ~ life is more than these two things that have been defining people for too long.
So, watch your emails for the ZOOM link each week and join me. Bring your lunch for a time to begin to reconnect with each other. Thanks. Pastor Kevin
The Children’s Ministry provided 12 school backpacks to the Sunview Fire Victims, from pre-school through College. The backpacks included everything needed to replenish their school bags, including hand sanitizer, and toiletries. We also have available for all age groups (pre-school thru College) available if more are needed at a later time. If anyone is aware of a need of a back pack, please contact the office. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to Tara Swist for coordinating, shopping, filling and delivering the schools bags to the Town for distribution.
We have collected approximately $10,866.00 (and it is still rising) for the Covid-19 Relief Fund and we have helped with Covid-19 assistance in the amount of $5,207.00 to families affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic thus far. This includes help with rent, mortgage and testing costs for people who do not have insurance but needs to get back to work with a negative test! Thank you!!!!!
Paul and Clare Hudson retired in December ~ Join the Missions Team in sending congratulations on February 25, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom Contact Mike Chouinard at chouinardmike55@gmail.com for Zoom invitation
Here is a single source of information to help Sunview Apartment Tenants. It will be updated as new information becomes available.
(copy link into browser or right click, open hyperlink to review)
THIS WEEK: 02/21/2021: ~ “Stuck by Love” ~ (John 15:1-17)
NEXT WEEK: “When Love Hurts” (John 15:18-27)
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.
Sunday, February 21st:
3:30pm-5:00pm
Grades 5th – 12th
Lesson: “Fear God is Not Real”
(Luke 24:38)
Winter Series 2021 Lessons: As we begin a New Year we will be beginning a new teaching series. We will be studying on how God wants us to respond to fear.
Upcoming Lesson: “Living Without Fear”
Fear of World Problems (Matthew 24:6)
Important information: 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 will 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 vbspro.events/p/club252february21
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.
The Childrens Ministry has prepared school backpacks for the families who suffered the devastating loss of their homes on February 8th at the Sunview Apartments in Raymond and will be delivering them to the Town early next week to be distributed to each child. A HUGE Thank You to all who have helped make this happen.
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 Clare Hudson retired in December ~ Join the Missions Team in sending congratulations on February 25, 2021 at 6:30pm via Zoom Contact Mike Chouinard at chouinardmike55@gmail.com for Zoom invitation.
Missions now has video updates for everyone to view (Click a right handed click and Open Hyperlink if you are unable to click on the link and go to the update or copy the website address) You can also copy the website in your browser and go directly to the video:
Wendy Hinzman – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500580476
Paul & Diane Ohlin – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500584806
Tim & Cristina Goossen – Click for latest newsletter
https://player.vimeo.com/video/500591711
or you can view all the Missions information and a listing of our missionaries we support go to:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHY THE NAME STEPHEN MINISTRY?
The name STEPHEN comes from St. Stephen, who was the first layperson commissioned by the Apostles to provide caring ministry to those in need (Acts 6). If anyone has any questions or you would like more information on this upcoming ministry, please contact Paula Chouinard at mpchouinard@comcast.net or Donna Burgess at edndonnaburgess@comcast.net.
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
NOTE: All giving goes to the General Fund. If you desire a portion to be given to the Covid-19 or the Land Project, please specify it on your gift.
If you would like to give online, please see the below instructions:
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Go to My RBC Tab
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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 Wednesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.
Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 9:30am. This is open to anyone who is interested. The study is on O.S. Hawkins “The Bible Code” – Finding Jesus in Every Book of the Bible.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Lamprey Health Care’s Medication Assisted Treatment Program. This program is for their patients who are struggling with opioid and alcohol use disorders. They use medications in combination with behavioral health and case management services to support patients in their recovery. They can, also, see people who are not Lamprey Patients as long as they agree to transfer their primary care to Lamprey. Should you have any questions regarding this program or would like to refer anyone, please contact our Newmarket MAT Nurse, Keith Keller at 659-3106 ext. 7206 or our Raymond MAT nurse, Shareen Lucas at 895-3351 ext. 7376. It is truly a community effort to support residents struggling with opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Some SNAP (food stamp) guidelines have been relaxed due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. That means there are some people who may be eligible to receive benefits when they were not before. If you or you know someone who may qualify and they have any questions about their benefits or they would like to enroll for the first time, please contact the New Hampshire Food Bank’s SNAP Coordinator, Jennifer, at 603-669-9725, ext. 1147
If you do not have insurance you can apply for Covid-19 Testing through the State of NH at: https://nheasy.nh.gov/#/uninsured/o/uninsured-start If you are found eligible using this application, coverage and payment is limited to testing and diagnosis for COVID-19. It does not include coverage for services for the treatment of COVID-19.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859