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).
Praise God. It is with joy and happiness that there are a lot of church family, some new, that are starting to return to in-house Church, we have missed you! This is largely due to vaccines being provided to those that are in the current CDC categories that want one, and some have already received both vaccines! Just as a reminder to all that RBC is still following CDC Guidelines which require social distancing and masks even for those vaccinated. We want everyone to continue to be safe and stay well during this pandemic. We check often for changes in the guidelines and as soon as changes are made we will let everyone know of the changes.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS – SPRING FORWARD: Remember to set your clocks forward an hour Saturday night, March 13th. Mark your calendars! This is a good time to replace your batteries in your smoke detectors!
RBC TABLE TALK ~ Feeling a little isolated, unconnected? We have all been through a lot these past months. We have all felt some relationships slipping away. We want to give us an opportunity to begin the process of reconnecting. We want to invite you to join Pastor Kevin 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. Bring your lunch for a time to begin to reconnect with each other.
Following are the listed dates for the RBC Table Talk ~ Every week on Wed, until Apr 7, 2021
Mar 3, 2021 12:00 PM
Mar 10, 2021 12:00 PM
Mar 17, 2021 12:00 PM
Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM
Mar 31, 2021 12:00 PM
Apr 7, 2021 12:00 PM
THIS WEEK: 02/28/2021: ~ “When Love Hurts” ~ (John 15:18-27)
NEXT WEEK: “You’re in Good Hands” (John 16:1-16)
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 28th: Due to school vacation week we will have a Google Meet Youth Group.
3:30 pm for all students
Matt will be sending out the link for this today.
Winter Series 2021 Lessons:
We will be studying on how God wants us to respond to fear.
Upcoming Lessons ~ “Living Without Fear”
Lesson: “Fear of God Not Being Real” (John 24:38)
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 https://vbspro.events/p/club252february28
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.
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.
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 ~ STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT DOES THE LOGO OF STEPHEN MINISTRY MEAN? The logo consists of a cross and circle, together with a broken person and a whole person. The broken person stands behind the cross, symbolizing the brokenness in our lives as a result of our sin. The whole person stands in front of the cross because it is through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole. The circle symbolizes both the wholeness we receive through Christ and God’s unending love for us. 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:
Go to the website: www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
Go to My RBC Tab
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested (amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
**We have added a new way to Give – Check it Out!
No processing fees, 100% giving goes to RBC
Text to Give: Text “Give” to (603) 333-1657. You’ll be taken to a link to enter your information. (All sensitive financial information is stored with the highest bank level security. Your phone number will never be sold, traded, or given to third parties.
(You will only be texted to confirm your giving.)
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.
PLEASE VOTE:
Town of Raymond Election
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
7AM – 7PM
Iber Holmes Gove Middle School
Visit our website at
https://www.raymondnh.gov/voter-information
for Absentee Ballot Applications and
all information regarding Voting
NH FOOD BANK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: Friday, March 5th from 11:00-1:00 AND Friday, March 19th from 11:00-1:00pm (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. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.
NEW HAMPSHIRE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: A new federally funded New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) will launch March 15th to provide assistance to eligible residents of New Hampshire who cannot pay their rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. NHERAP will be administered by New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority (NHHFA), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery (GOFERR).
To be eligible for rental or utility assistance, at least one person in the household must have qualified for unemployment benefits, had their income reduced, had significant costs, or had other financial hardship due to COVID-19. The household must be at risk for homelessness or housing instability, and meet certain income requirements.
NHERAP will:
- Pay current and past due rent, as well as utility and home energy costs for eligible households. This assistance is available retroactive to April 1, 2020 through the date of application, and the applicant may also receive assistance for these same future expenses, for a total of 12 months.
- Pay for current and past due utility and home energy costs for eligible households, even you are not receiving rental assistance.
- Pay grants directly to the landlord or utility provider on behalf of the household.
- Work with a landlord, with the tenant’s permission, to apply for assistance on behalf of their tenant.
The five regional Community Action Partnership (CAP) (Raymond Community Action) agencies will administer applications and payments for the program. Full program guidelines and the NHERAP application (online and a printable form) will be available by March 15, 2021 at www.CAPNH.org.
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859