The August 5th Prayer Meeting has been cancelled. The next Prayer Meeting will be held September 2nd.
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.
THIS WEEK: 07/11/2021: ~ Communion Sunday “Are You Fair?” – (Habakkuk 2:1-20)
Sunday is Communion Sunday: Following Sunday’s service, there will be an additional offering plate or you can contribute on-line for the Deacon’s Fund which is used to help people in our community.
NEXT WEEK: 07/18/2021: “Are You There?”-Habakkuk 3:1-15
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 September 2nd. 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Raymond Baptist Church: Outside – Weather Permitting or in Sanctuary.
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
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/rbcnurseryjuly11
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.
Please see the below Children’s Ministry Needs: Come be a part of this Fun Growing Ministry.
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.
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
July 12 – 15, 2021
9:00am – 11:45am
How awesome! VBS is exploding and we have had a lot of registrations over the past week…We need some extra help. It can be for one day or 4 days whatever your schedules will permit. Any
hands to help is greatly appreciated but following is the specific needs to be able to accommodate VBS as we have in prior years. We urgently need the following but can use help in other different areas that are currently covered but could use extra hands:
Teen Volunteer Helpers
At least 3 Adult Volunteers to assist Crew Leaders.
Reset help on Thursday, July 15th noon to reset Sanctuary
Please use the below link to sign up to volunteer for Impact Adventure Camp 2021. https://vbspro.events/p/impact-adventure-camp-2021, or
Give the office a call 603-895-2859, email Marion at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com or Tara Swist at TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
Thank you for any help that you can provide, it is greatly appreciated.
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:
RBC MISSIONS PARTNERS:
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PRAY FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY OF OUR MISSIONARIES
MAKE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS WITH RBC SUPPORTED MISSIONARIES
RECEIVE REPORTS ABOUT MISSIONS WORK AROUND THE WORLD.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Friday 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.
Covid-19 Policy 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
145 Route 27; PO Box 106; Raymond, NH 03077: 603-895-2859