RBC Weekly Newsletter (6/30/21)

Marion will be unavailable and out of the office from July 1st through July 6th and will be back in the office on Wednesday July 7th. If there are any non-urgent issues 7/1-6 they will be addressed when back in office on July 7th.  Thank you and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the office via email or call.

A reminder that Sunday is 4th of July and there may be an increase in traffic due to

the Town activities starting at 9:15am/9:30am so it may take you a bit longer to

arrive at Church Sunday depending on where you are coming from.

The July 1st Prayer Meeting has been cancelled due to the holiday. The next Prayer Meeting

will be held August 5th.

THIS WEEK: 06/27/2021: ~ “Huffing and Puffing” – (1 Peter 5:6-11) What will it take to bring down your house?

NEXT WEEK: Communion Sunday – Happy 4th of July

07/04/2021: Start of the Summer Sermon Series “I Have a Question” We all have them at times, questions we wish we could, or do ask God. These questions are not new to us, but go back years. The prophet Habakkuk may have some answers for all of us.

“Do You Care?”-Habakkuk 1:1-17

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OUTDOOR CLUB MINISTRY UPCOMING EVENTS

Marksmanship for Beginners: Thursday July 15th at 6pm the Outdoor Club of Raymond Baptist Church has partnered with Raymond Sportsman Club 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 603-895-2859 or email Marion at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com 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.

Canoe and Kayak Day: The Outdoor Club is pleased to invite paddlers on a canoe and kayak trip on the Contoocook River in Concord, NH.  This family friendly event is planned for July 24th, meeting 9am at the Raymond Baptist Church, or 10 am at the launch site 9 Horse Hill Road, Concord, which is the site of the Contoocook River Canoe Company. The planned route includes about 4 miles of paddling in very gentle river conditions.  Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at Daisy Beach and plenty of hydration.  Canoe or kayak rentals are available and should be made individually in advance with Contoocook River Canoe company.  Those launching their own water craft will owe a small fee of roughly $5 per vessel. Reservations are required so the group size and launch location of each party is determined.  Please respond to this email or contact Marion at 895-2859 to reserve your spot on this fun filled family event, please indicate whether you will be meeting us at the Church or if you will meet us at the location.  See you on the water!

FATHERS AND SON’S MENS BREAKFAST: Mark your calendars for the next Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, July 17th at 7:30am-9:00am. Tom Huebner will be our Guest Speaker. Join us as it will be a great morning

PRAYER NIGHT: Please Join Us on the 1st Thursday of every month, Next Prayer Night is August 5th. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Raymond Baptist Church: Outside – Weather Permitting or in Sanctuary.divider

2021 SUMMER FUN EVENTS FOR YOUTH!

This summer we will be hosting Youth Group twice a month, on Sundays. The meetings will be held at different homes from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, unless otherwise specified.

July 11th   ~ Cancelled

July 25th   ~ McBride’s Home ~ Pool party

Aug 8th     ~ Ryan Mayo’s Home

Aug 22nd  ~ Burgess Home  ~ Game night

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CHILDRENS MINISTRY

We now have two links to sign up weekly ~ one for Club 252 and the other for nursery

Nursery Preregister at https://vbspro.events/p/rbcnurseryjuly4

Club2:52: Preregister at: https://vbspro.events/p/impact-summer-club252

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.

Thank you to everyone for your contributions to the VBS Snacks help needed.  We have received everything that was needed and more!! If you still have your donation to the VBS Snacks, if you could bring to Church on Sunday or drop off at the office it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again to everyone who contributed. God is Good.

Please see the below Children’s Ministry Needs:  Come be a part of this Fun Growing Ministry.

Impact Adventure Camp (VBS) July 12 – 15th (9am – noon)

  • 3 to 5 Adults and Teen volunteers to help with Impact Adventure Camp (VBS)
  • Responsibilities: oversee, assist and participate with a small group of campers while Activity leaders instruct them throughout the morning.
  • The Felt Teddy Bears are ready to cut out, please contact Tara at 603-300-0797 if you are able to help cut the bears.
  • Reset help on Thursday, July 15th noon to reset Sanctuary

Club 2:52:  

  • 3 Adults and 3 Teen volunteers
  • Rotating Schedule 1 time every 4 to 6 weeks Sunday morning during service
  • Responsibilities: assist and participate with a small group of children while Teacher instruct them throughout the morning.

Nursery:  

  • 5 Adults and 3 Teen volunteers
  • Rotating Schedule 1 time every 4 to 6 weeks Sunday morning during service
  • Responsibilities: Care for infants – 3 year olds during Sunday service. 

Starting July 4thImpact 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

July 12 – 15, 2021

9:00am – 11:45am

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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MISSIONS UPDATE(S)/NEWS

RBC MISSIONS PARTNERS:

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Join the RBC Missions Partners Email Group

To become an RBC Missions Partner and receive all the up to date information happening in the Missions Ministry please email marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or call the office at 603-895-2859.

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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.

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. 

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COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Friday, July 9th and August 6th 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. this event is open to all regardless of where they live! Each car/family will receive a prepacked box of fresh food. All clients must have a vehicle, there is not a walk-up option.

Dear Church Family,

As we are all aware, this has been a long difficult year for all.  In trying to guide the church through this year we have tried to follow some basic guidelines to help all of us. Early on the Elder Board decided we would follow health guidance as issued by both the CDC and The NH State Department of Health and Safety. We also determined that any guidance we would put forth to the congregation would be governed by Jesus’s own command, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Even though it might be personally inconvenient, we would act to protect the vulnerable around us, to care for them as one would hope they would care for others. Throughout this past year we continued to monitor health guidance, and community transmissions. Because of new guidance now being issued, and the rates of community transmission at the present levels, we are now recommending the following changes to our current policies. Please note that as conditions change, these may again change for the protection of all.

Starting Sunday July 4th for all church activities

  • Masks for asymptomatic people are now at the personal discretion of the individual.
  • Masks are still suggested, as per State guidance, for those in high-risk categories of either catching or transmitting the virus. High risk categories include; non-vaccinated individuals, immunocompromised individuals, and others with health-related conditions.
  • Masks for children are at parents’ discretion. Parents are asked to inform the children or youth leader of your decision for your child.
  • Social distancing is still recommended.
  • Currently no buffet style, or “serve yourself” food service.
  • Currently any food prepared or served must be by vaccinated people.
  • If any case of COVID 19 occurs, the church family will be notified as appropriate.
  • Any guidance is subject to change based upon conditions.

As stated, this has been a long year. As leaders we want to encourage all of us to look ahead and not dwell on past conversations. May we all be respectful to each other and treat each other with great grace as we begin to regather. Throughout this year God has been working in the life of our church. There may be many you may or may not recognize as we return. At our most recent Elders’ meeting, we all expressed an optimism for what God has in store in this new chapter of ministry for all of us. Thank you to all who have prayed and have taken this journey with us.

Pastor Kevin

Board of Elders

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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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