Raymond Baptist Church

• Palm Sunday Svc. (3/28) – 10:30 a.m.
• Maundy Thurs. Worship, Communion Drama Presentation (4/1) – 7:00 p.m.
• Good Friday Svc. (4/2) – 7:00 p.m.
• Easter Sunrise (4/4) – Hampton Beach (by pavilion) – 6:00 a.m. (will not be shown on

    Facebook Live)

• Easter Services – RBC Sanctuary (4/4) – 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

For Easter Service planning purposes only: If you know the Easter Service time (8:30am or 10:30am or both) you are planning on attending if you could let the office or the person checking you in on Sunday know it would be appreciated. Thank you.

STORIES NEEDED: After Easter the main teaching theme for Sunday mornings will be “The God Who Gives Second Chances,” we will be using Peter’s writings to see how God gave him, and us second chances to be used. If you have a story about how God gave you a second chance in life and are willing to share it, let the Office or Pastor Kevin know.

EASTER FLOWERS: Help us to decorate the church for Easter! If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete the form in your bulletin and hand in or mail with payment ($7 each) by March 26^th. (See order Form at the end of this Newsletter)

SAVE THE DATE! The Landscaping Team needs your help to do Easter/Spring cleaning of the gardens and rake the grounds of the Church on Saturday, March 27th from 9:00am – 11:00am; Bring your garden tools and let’s have some outside fun!!! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Hassenpflug at: 603-706-3544. Thank you for putting this date on your calendar!  If you only have an hour or so to give, just show up all help is appreciated and welcomed!.

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 24, 2021 12:00 PM

Mar 31, 2021 12:00 PM

Apr 7, 2021     12:00 PM

THIS WEEK: 03/21/2021: ~ “Prayers from the Heart” (John 17:1-26)

NEXT WEEK: ~ Palm Sunday ~ “Time for a Win” (John 12:12-19)

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, March 21^st: Teaching: Youth Group has started a short series on, “Jesus.” We are using Luke’s Gospel for this series. 

• This week we will look at “Jesus Taught”, What did Jesus teach and to whom?
• Next week we will look at “Jesus Power Over Nature, Satan, and Death!!”

Lesson: “Jesus Taught What?” We will look at some of what Jesus taught and the impact it still has today.

No Youth Group Easter Sunday (April 4^th)

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 and Senior High: 3:30pm

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/club2-52-march21

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.

SAVE THE DATE

IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP

July 12 – 15, 2021

9:00am – 11:45am

4-year-old thru completed 6^th grade

In person at Raymond Baptist Church, Raymond NH

More information coming soon at www.raymondbaptistchurch.com

CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:

Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859

MINISTRY(IES) INFORMATION

UPCOMING EVENTS ~ PLEASE JOIN US

The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church

Hunter Education Field Day: The Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce that it will host a NH Hunter Education Field Day on Thursday May 6th, 2021. This course is only for those that have successfully completed the Online NH Hunter Education course and have the invitation to complete their training at an approved field day event. The course will be held from 5:30pm to approximately 7:30pm and will involve the written exam and field walk certification.  All Covid protocols will be in place so students are asked to bring a mask for use indoors.  This course can only be accessed via the NH Hunter Education website by those that have completed the on line course, so complete the online course and sign up soon before this class fills up!

Children’s Fishing Derby(Please Note Location) The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church will host their annual kid’s fishing derby on Saturday May 8th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am.  This event is for children 12 years old and under, accompanied by an adult.  This event is free. Some equipment will be available for use with prior notification.  This event will be held at Raymond Sportsman’s Club, 20 Branch Road, Raymond NH.  Despite what GPS systems may direct, access must be gained off of Route 102 at the Raymond/Chester town line.  The club house is approximately 2/10 mile in on the left. There will be lots of prizes and awards for all participants. Lunch will be provided at 11am when the derby ends and awards will immediately follow lunch. This event does require prior registration by signing up, To sign up you can email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com  or calling Raymond Baptist Church at 603-895-2859.  Invite your friends!

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

From Rick and Ruth Odess ~ Newsletter

Hi everyone, this August, Ruth and I are planning a “create your own” mission trip to El Salvador and serve with Pastor Nelson Juarez. Usually we have a particular project in mind and recruit a team to go and serve that project. This year however, with all of the uncertainty Covid has imposed upon us with travel, we are doing something very unusual and reversing that process. We are looking for people before we have a particular project picked out. Ruth and I spent the entire month of January last year traveling the country with Pastor Nelson and his wife Consuelo, and were able to uncover a number of worthwhile projects that could use our attention. These opportunities include medical, church and home building, Vacation Bible School, and more. Our goal is to recruit as many folks as possible to come and join us in August, and the project will be determined based upon the interests, capabilities and gifts of those choosing to join us. So… if your interests lie in building projects, children, feeding projects, or a vision trip where you will learn more about your Central American brothers and sisters, their culture and their needs, then take that information and vision back to your home church, please come and join us this August in El Salvador. If that timing doesn’t quite work for you for, we are also planning on a building trip to Honduras and Pastor Victor Almendarez in July and are certainly open to other locales and times to make it work best for you. Ruth and I are praying for you to hear God ‘s voice. God bless. Here is a short video announcement about our plans.

 https://www.facebook.com/658552398/videos/10158067155482399/

Please contact us if you would like to “create your own” mission trip”, or if you would like to financially support such a trip. We would love to hear from you!

ricknruth@icloud.com

www.ricknruth.org

www.missionsdoor.org

or you can view all the Missions information and a listing of our missionaries we support go to:

www.raymondbaptistchurch.com

Go to Tab “Get Involved”

Click on “Missions”

You will be able to view all the information available.

STEPHEN MINISTRY ~ WHAT IS STEPHEN MINISTRY? ~ COMING SOON

Stephen Ministry is a complete system for training and organizing laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around the congregation. 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 Spring/Summer 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.

Starting 3/23/2021: Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm. The study is on Dr. Jeremiah “From Fear to Fear Not”. Please contact Jim & Ginny Fernald at vfernald@msn.com or give the Office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend. 

COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

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. 

NEW HAMPSHIRE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:  A new federally funded New Hampshire Emergency Rental Assistance Program (NHERAP) launched on March 15^th 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.