Raymond Baptist Church

RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

We are rejoicing that Raymond Baptist Church is celebrating another anniversary!! 71 years on April 18th! It has been so encouraging to see our church grow over the years. Through all the ups and downs, God has been faithful. Special thanks to our congregation, ministries, members and communities for all that they do to help bring Jesus, encouragement and help into the lives of many.

As we have all seen in the news, the state is dropping its mandatory mask mandate as of today, but still keeping it as a recommendation for best policy. As this pandemic has progressed, changes have been expected in recommendations, and the leadership has been careful in examining those changes and recommendations from the CDC and the state. As we progress through time we will continue to be alert to changes, and the upcoming recommendations on May 7th from the “Safer at Home” guidance. If you would like offer any helpful input for the Board, please feel free to drop a note to the church office.

 

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

THIS WEEK: 04/18/2021: ~ “Teen Challenge”

NEXT WEEK: 04/25/2021: ~ “It All Starts Here” – (1 Peter 1:1-9) Foundation God Has Given Us to Endure

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.

Amateur Artists! Expression and creativity await you starting Saturday, April 24^th from 12 noon for a couple of hours at the church Great Room (or outdoors), rain or shine. No judgment zone! Crayons and paper provided or bring your own supplies. Mask and social distancing required. Remember: An Amateur is one “who engages in a pursuit as a pastime rather than a profession “. Allow yourself the freedom to express yourself.  If anyone has any questions please send Terry Austrew an email at taustrew@gmail.com or give the Office a call.

Leading up to NDP, we would like to bath the community in prayer to pave the way for revival in our town by encouraging our church family to form neighborhood/town walking prayer groups to pray for families as you pass by each home.   We would love to hear back if anyone starts a walking prayer group in their neighborhood.

POSITIVITY STILL 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

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, April 18^th:

3:30pm – 5:00pm

Meeting Held at Ministry Center

Invite your friends!! We are open for the Youth Group to bring friends from outside the church. (Masks are still required.)

Lesson series: “Paul’s Books to the Church”

We will look to Paul’s writings to the church and how they apply to students’ lives as they live out their faith in today’s world. I look forward to what we will learn together.

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.

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). 

Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/april-18

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.

IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP: There will be a VBS Meeting for all VBS Volunteers on Monday, April 26^th at 7:00pm in the Great Room. Please contact Tara at Tara123abc@comcast.net  or 603.300.0797 if you have any questions.

SAVE THE DATE: IMPACT ADVENTURE CAMP

July 12 – 15, 2021

9:00am – 11:45am

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

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

THERE ARE SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE, SIGN UP TODAY!

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.

Check on the new Newsletters and Updates that have been recently posted by viewing the Missions information and check out a listing of our missionaries we support by going to our website: 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.)

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.

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.

Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, RBC Great Room. 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. 

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.