WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
THIS WEEK: 05/16/2021: ~ “Don’t Tread on Me” – (1 Peter 2:13-25) Submitting to succeed
NEXT WEEK: 05/23/2021: ~ “Not in My House” – (1 Peter 3:1-7) What we don’t let in our front door, usually comes through the back
We are having a BUSINESS MEETING on Wednesday, May 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. All Members are urged to attend. All are welcome. We are continuing to monitor the CDC Guidelines but at this time all policies and practices we currently have in place will be for this meeting as well. We will keep everyone informed if any changes are made to these policies and procedures. Thank you all for your understanding. If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to give the office a call or email.
GRADUATES: We will be honoring those who will be graduating High School or College in 2021. Please help us know who they are by emailing marion@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net or calling the office at 603-895-2859. If you do have a graduate we will need a picture and a brief synopsis on where they are heading (college name, military, etc.). Thank you!
Saturdays 12noon-2:00pm Quiet time for artists to reflect and express themselves with painting, music, writing, journaling, praying, etc. Drawing closer to God takes an intent to draw closer. Sometimes the least direct path of artistic impression frees us to be a little closer to God. He is always with us. Quietly listening. Come join us at RBC for a little quiet time. “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Free Fly Casting Class ~ Free Event A free fly casting class is being offered by the Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church. The class will be held at 6pm on Thursday May 20th at a private pond in Raymond NH.
This opportunity is available to the first 10 to register. If participants have their own fly rod and equipment they are encouraged to bring it. Those that don’t have their own fly rod will have one provided for them. Register with Marion at the church office via email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or by phone at 895-2859. Those that are registered will be given the address to the pond.
Marksmanship for Beginners ~ Free Event Thursday May 20th at 6pm the Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church has partnered with other organizations in the Raymond area to offer a .22 caliber shooting event geared towards first time or novice shooters looking to learn marksmanship for the first time. This will be a supervised event but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is extremely limited so call or email Marion to reserve your spot and or get on the cancellation list. This is a rain or shine event as the shooting area is covered. Location and directions to the Raymond area rifle range will be provided to those who are registered.
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 16th: 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
PARENT WORKSHOP – NEW LIFE CHURCH
The Parent workshop that was taking place on Saturday May 22nd, at New Life Church has been postponed until September 11th. Contact Selena Black, Director of Family Ministries at New Life Church; 603-895-6041 or sblack@newliferaymond.org with any questions or you would like to sign up.
Impact Adventure Camp
Volunteer Meetings
Monday, May 17, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Monday, June 14, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Contact: Tara Swist
603.300.0797
Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/may-16
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.
CLUB2:52 SPRING ADVENTURE:
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
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:
Go to Tab “Get Involved”
Click on “Missions”
You will be able to view all the information available.
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:
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). If you have read this comment, email Marion and let her know, she has prizes to give out.
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, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. 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
MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES: Friday, May 14th from 11:00am-1:00pm and Friday, May 28th from 11:00am-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. They do not ask for proof of residency or proof of income. These events are open to all.
NA will once again be holding their NA Meetings on Friday’s at 7:00pm, starting June 4, 2021 in the Great Room. Please pass the word if you know of anyone who is in need of recovery or a meeting place!
VIRTUAL GRIEF AND LOSS BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP WHEN: Six Consecutive Wednesdays, 12:00pm – 1:30pm June 2nd – July 7th WHERE: Virtually on Webex. This is similar to Zoom. Once registered for the group, please download Webex on your computer/device that you will be using for group. The Bereavement Coordinator will be following up with you to confirm this. This six-week interactive support group provides an opportunity for members to meet virtually during this challenging time to connect in a safe, supportive space, all while enjoying the comfort of staying home. We will come together to explore the grieving process and share with others who are coping with the loss of a loved one. This group is free. Important: Please have access to a camera via a web camera or a camera that is on the device that you will be using to attend the group. This is to be able to see each other to connect as best we can during this time. Please be able to attend all 6 sessions. With this being a virtual group space is limited and we are able to register the first 10 participants. To register, please contact Hillary Coughlin: Phone: 603-580-8948 Email: hcoughlin@ehr.org
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859