Raymond Baptist Church

1. Locally: Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church in Manchester, NH. Have confidence knowing your donation is made locally and 100% of the funds will go to an organization directly supporting humanitarian aid. Use this venom QR code.

 

2. “Army SOS” https://armysos.com.ua/en/  Donate directly to the Ukrainian army.

 

3. Katya’s Fundraiser for “Sunflower of Peace” https://www.facebook.com/donate/507886070680475/Provides first aid medical tactical backpacks for paramedics and doctors on the front lines.  Each backpack has the ability to save up to 10 lives: Ukrainian soldiers, civilians, volunteers, and children.

 

4. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Donate to Humanitarian Effort https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpf AICM-Ukraine, under the coordination of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), has secured warehouses in several oblasts (states) in the east, south and north of Ukraine, where prepositioned humanitarian aid supplies can be securely stored. CAU/RODU will assist AICM-Ukraine by earmarking your donations for the purchase of WHO-standard NCDK medical kits and WHO-standard IEHK or TESK pharmaceutical kits.

 

5. Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lines United Help Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387

 

6. Revived Soldiers Ukraine: https://www.rsukraine.org/ Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065

 

7. Razom for Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/

 

8. Nova Ukraine Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/ There are ways to donate besides Facebook: Crypto donations: https://commerce.coinbase.com/charges/P5KLD2F6 PayPal: send to donate@novaukraine.org

 

9. Resource page on what you can do to help provided by Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute https://huri.harvard.edu/how-you-can-help-ukraine

You are invited!

EASTER SERVICES

• Palm Sunday Svc. (4/10)-10:30 a.m.
• Maundy Thursday Svc. (4/14)–7:00 p.m. (Joint Worship and Communion Service
• with Local Churches)
• Good Friday Svc. (4/15)-7:00 p.m.
• Easter Sunrise (4/17)- Hampton Beach (Hampton Beach Pavilion) – 5:15 a.m.
• Easter Services (4/17)- 8:30 a.m. (Mask Required for 8:30am Service) & 10:30 a.m.

Please Note: We received a notice from the USPS and any correspondences mailed to the Church must be addressed with the PO Box 106, Raymond NH 03077 address, the Post Office will no longer deliver to the PO Box the envelopes/packages that state the physical address of 145 Rt. 27, Raymond NH 03077. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the office. Thank you.

Know God, find freedom, discover purpose, make a difference

4 Volunteers still needed for National Day of Prayer There is a signup sheet at the Welcome Center. Sign up today!

• Breakfast Planning and Prep
• Prayer Rally on Common

The Landscaping Team needs your help to do Easter/Spring Mulching of the gardens on Friday, April 8^th, or Saturday, April 9^th.  We do have rakes but bring a rake if you have one. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Lavita at dave@resultsfilm.com or you can contact the Office. Thank you for putting these dates on your calendar!  If you only have an hour or so to give, just show up all help is appreciated and welcomed

The RBC Outdoor Club is looking for volunteers to supply supper meals on April 26th, 28th, and Lunch on Saturday April 30^th for the NH Hunter Education Classes being held here at RBC.  If you can help, there is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center.

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL FOR ALL THE DONATIONS TO RBC

• Large Donation of $1,000.00 and $780.00 in Gift Coupons for Food from Pine Acres to the RBC Food Pantry

Thank you to all who participated in the baby bottle benefit to help support Real Options, (formerly CareNet Pregnancy Center). The total funds raised through your generosity was $476.49. All of the funds raised will go directly to provide services to women and families in our communities who are facing the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy, they will be treated with honesty and compassion; the way we believe Jesus would treat them. Hearts are being changed and lives saved daily, and this is possible because of your generous support here at RBC.

MENS BREAKFAST: Mark your calendars for the next Men’s Breakfast this Saturday, May 14^th at 7:30am-9:00am. Invite your sons and friends and join us as it will be a great morning.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday’s ~ 9:00 am ~ Sanctuary

Adult Sunday school is being held at 9:00am, Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. we ask that you please remain in the foyer area until class has been completed. thank you.

CHILDRENS MINISTRY

Club 252  Pre-Register at:  https://vbspro.events/p/march-27

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/mar-27

This will help ensure the correct amount of staff needed to provide a safe experience for families. Go to raymondbaptistchurch.com to preregister, links change weekly. You will receive a confirmation email after registering.

Club 2:52

Preschool – 4th Grade

IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP

July 11 – 14, 2022

9:00 am – Noon

4-year-old thru completed 6th grade (In person at Raymond Baptist Church)

Register at: https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2022

At A Night in Bethlehem, kids will explore the city at the time of Jesus’ birth.

Through hands-on experiences they’ll find out about the most important baby ever—and learn that Jesus came to save us.

Impact Adventure is a fun-filled four-day interactive program held during the summer for children in our community ages 4 thru 12. Volunteers help children learn about a God who loves them and wants a personal relationship with them. A theme-based program with Bible lessons, snack, art, music, games and more,  help children step into the Bible in a safe age-appropriate way.

For more information about Impact Ministries and upcoming family events:

RaymondBaptistChurch.com

Or call the church office: (603) 895-2859

CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:

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

YOUTH GROUP:   

Youth Group, Sunday’s at 5:00pm in the Ministry Center. Invite your friends!

CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS

SMALL GROUPS: Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, meeting in person or 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. Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Spring/Summer Small Group.

• Every Other Tuesday, at 7:00pm in the Great Room, Mitch & Vera Losak will be leading a Couples and Co-Ed Adult Bible Study by Dr. Jeremiah “Romans – The Gospel of Grace”. This study will be held every other Tuesday.

• Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.

• Women’s Group 9:30am Tuesday Bible Study at Carlene Reed’s Home. Please contact the office if you would like any additional information or would like to attend.

RBC MINISTRY INFORMATION

MEN’S GROUP: Held Every Other Monday at 7:00pm (Great Room) Next Gathering is April 11^th.  Join Them ~ To Pray, Encourage, and Get to Know One Another. See Mitch Losak for more information.

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 14th registration will open at 8:30am – with fishing from 9:00am – 11:00am.  This event is for children 12 years old and under, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the child and sign the waiver form that will be provided on site. 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!

For the month of May 2022, 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.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE INFORMATION:

SPRING 2022

IN PERSON 6-WEEK BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

GROUP OPTION #1

When: Wednesday Afternoons

Where: 4 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH, Conference Room 1 (small medical building near the hospital and past the parking garage)

Parking: 4 Alumni Drive has a free parking lot in front/side of building 

Time: 2:30pm-4:00pm

Dates: 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/25, 6/1

 

GROUP OPTION #2

When: Wednesday Evening

Where: 4 Alumni Drive, Exeter, NH, Conference Room 1 (small medical building near the hospital and past the parking garage)

Parking: 4 Alumni Drive has a free parking lot in front/side of building 

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Dates: 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: To register for one of these groups, please call: Hillary Coughlin, Bereavement Coordinator at (603) 580-8948. All groups are free and open to the public.  Minimum enrollment is 4 participants for each group. Please be able to commit to all six sessions.

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Easter Flowers

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 and weather the Easter Plants are very limited this year so please make a 1^st Choice and a 2^nd Choice of plants. We will do our very best to get your 1^st 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 ($10.00 each) by April 3^rd.

1^st Choice   2^nd 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 displayed on the Pulpit and are available for pick them up after the Easter Services.

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	March 20	March 27	Budget:
General Fund:	$4,007.00	$6,432.25	$6,533.00
Attendance In-house Facebook –People Reached Views/Live/Website & APP	89 213	89 154
Weekly Giving to date: $172,238.73
Annual Budget to date:  $169,858.00