WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Since young children are not able to be vaccinated yet and the CDC is still recommending that unvaccinated people need to wear masks indoors, after much prayer and discussion, we are going to keep our present protocol of wearing masks indoors. This will keep children safe through the end of the school year, prevent the need to only have some people masked, and keep people who are more at risk safer. This protocol will be re-evaluated when children are out of school towards the end of June. We feel this protocol is the fairest solution for all at present.
THIS 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
NEXT WEEK: 05/30/2021: ~ “Show Me Your Hands” – (1 Peter 3:8-16) Do we live with hands open, or clenched towards others?
PRAYER NIGHT: Please Join Us on the 1st Thursday of every month, starting June 3rd. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Raymond Baptist Church: Outside – Weather Permitting or in Sanctuary
There will be a Church cookout and game day after Church on June 13th, from 11:30am to 1:00pm. If you have an outdoor game like corn hole, washer toss, ring toss, ladder ball, etc., and would be willing to bring it with you on the 13th please see or email Ed Burgess, edndonnaburgess@comcast.net. You can bring lawn chairs if you would like to. Please RSVP to the Church office so we can anticipate how many people will be attending. Everyone is encouraged to attend. We will work to make this a safe event. Please note that while we all love our wonderful potluck items here at RBC all food and drinks will be provided but no Potluck items or sharing of utensils can happen at this time.
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!
MINISTRY EVENTS
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 Wild Game Cooking Class! The Outdoor Club at Raymond Baptist Church is pleased to announce the return of New England’s “Wild Cheff” Denny Corriveau for an evening of fantastic wild game recipes cooked right in front of the audience! Denny is a renowned 5-star chef who has specialized in wild game culinary arts for over 20 years and routinely cooks for celebrities and corporate events. Denny’s summer recipes are anticipated to include wild game summer salads, surf and turf, and BBQ recipes. This family friendly event will be held at 6pm on Thursday June 3rd at Raymond Baptist Church located at 145 Route 125 in Raymond NH. Signups are limited so Please pre-register for this family friendly event by contacting the church office at 603-895-2859 or by email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com to reserve your spot.
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, May 23rd:
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.
2021 SUMMER FUN EVENTS FOR YOUTH!
This summer we will be hosting Youth Group twice a month, on Sundays, starting June 13th. The meetings will be held at different homes from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. More information will be coming soon.
June 13th ~ The first meeting will be held at the Ministry Center on June 13th, and will be a game night.
June 27th
July 11th
July 25th
August 8th
August 22nd
More information to come!! Stay tuned!
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
Impact Club 2:52 Summer
July 4th – August 29
During Sunday Service 10:30 – 11:30 am
Preschool – 5th grade
Nine lessons help children explore the Fruit of the Spirit and discover how to grow God’s fruit in their lives.
Join us each week for Bible lesson, music, games, art and more.
Pre-register at vbspro.events/p/impact-summer-club252 or raymondbaptistchurch.com.
More information contact Tara Swist, Children’s Ministry Director TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
Impact Adventure Camp Volunteer Meeting
Monday, June 14, 2021 ~ 6:30 pm in the Great Room
Contact: Tara Swist 603.300.0797 Tara123abc@comcast.net
Club2:52 Spring Adventure:
Preregister at: vbspro.events/p/club252may23
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.
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 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