RBC Weekly Newsletter (3/26/21)

RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES ~ Palm Sunday

JOIN US THIS EASTER! All services will be in-house as well as shown on Facebook Live,

  • 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.

THIS WEEK: 03/28/2021: ~ “Palm Sunday” “Time to Win” (John 12:12-19)

NEXT WEEK04/04/2021: ~ Easter Sunday ~ “Need a Second Chance” (John 20:1-19)

STORIES STILL 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 26th. (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 31, 2021 12:00 PM

Apr 7, 2021     12:00 PM

Effective Monday, March 29th there will be no more fogging of the Church Building.  We still ask that everyone who holds meetings, events, small groups, etc. to please continue the policy of wearing masks and wiping down surfaces after use. Thank you to all who have and continue to help do their part in helping all of us to remain safe and well.

 The Board of Elders welcome all comments and questions regarding the workings, policies, goals, moving forward, etc. of the Church and would love to have a discussion with you.  If you would like to contact any of the Elders the following are the email addresses for all. They look forward to answering any and all questions, praying with and for you and having a discussion. Please contact them, they would love to hear from you.

Mike Chouinard          chouinardmike55@gmail.com

Ed Burgess                   edndonnaburgess@comcast.net

Ted Whitten                tedwhitten@comcast.net

Mark Baldwin              m1b16@comcast.net

Scott Osterhuber        sgomso3795@gmail.com

Jim Belknap                 belknapje@icloud.com

Kevin McBride            kevin@raymondbaptistchurch.com

POSITIVITY NEEDED: We are compiling a booklet for National Day of Prayer titled “New Appreciation for Life’s Simpler Joys and Hopes learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic”. We are hoping this booklet will provide the community some positivity and hope. There is always something positive that comes out of a negative.  If you could send to the office a brief sentence or paragraph stating something positive that came out of Covid-19 in your family, community or friends please let us know.  Thank you in advance for your comments. You can email them to marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com

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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 28th:

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Meeting held at Ministry Center

I am very excited about this week’s lesson as we study, Jesus’ Power Over… We will look at Jesus’ power over nature, evil (Satan, demons), and even death.

Every week during Youth Group we have started, “Bible Trivia.”  We have started using this as a tool to help the students know where books of the Bible are located. We make it fun, and there are prizes included.

No Youth Group Easter Sunday (April 4th)

After Easter we will be studying Paul’s letter to the churches. Our goal is to learn how God calls us to live as follower of His.

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

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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-march28

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.

BEGINNING APRIL 11th:

To register:

https://vbspro.events/p/club252april11

SAVE THE DATE

IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP

July 12 – 15, 2021

9:00am – 11:45am

Sign up is now available.  Please use the below link to sign your child(ren) up for Impact Adventure Camp 2021.

https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021

4-year-old thru completed 6th 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

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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 LocationThe 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!

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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.comor 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 

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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.)

TO INSTALL THE RBC APP FOR APPLE USERS: For Apple users, you need to go to your app store and install the Sharefaith app. From that app, you can install “Raymond Baptist Church.” (You will only have one app on your device.) You can either choose the RBC icon or the default Sharefaith icon for your screen.

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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 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.

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. 

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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. 

MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, April 16th from 11:00-1:00 AND Friday, April 30th 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. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.

Please feel free to cut here and drop in offering plate at service or you can mail it in to RBC, PO Box 106, Raymond NH 03077

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Easter Flowers

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the Easter Plants are limited this year so please make a 1st Choice and a 2nd Choice of plants. We will do our very best to get your 1st choice if at all possible. If you would like to order an Easter flower(s) in remembrance of a loved one, please complete this form and hand in to the Welcome Center with payment ($7 each) by March 26th.

 

1st Choice                2nd Choice

__Lily                           __Lily                                                    In memory of:             _____________________

__Tulip                         __Tulip                                                  In memory of:             _____________________          

__Hyacinth                   __Hyacinth                                            In memory of:             ____________________            

__Daffodil                    __Daffodil                                             In memory of:             _____________________ 

Your Name:                                                                                              

Amount Paid:                                

All flowers will be placed on a table outside the Foyer Easter Sunday for anyone who would like to pick them up after Easter Services.

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Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859
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