RAYMOND BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES
From Pastor Kevin: Summer is quickly slipping by! I want to thank everyone for their understanding as we have adapted our worship amidst the ongoing COVID19 chapter. Thanks to all those who have come out for worship, and to all those who continue to watch on-line. I know that for each of us the current worship format is not ideal. When the leadership team implemented this plan for the summer, we did so through after a tremendous amount prayer, research and consultation with both church and medical professionals and paying close attention to guidance being given at the time by state and federal agencies. We did so with the desire to best protect the greatest number of people, especially the most vulnerable. While it may not be ideal to some, it is a gift to others. It has been with the mindset of looking out for others. Thanks to all who understand this. As this month goes on the leadership will be re-evaluating what we are doing in light of current guidance and conditions of our communities and see what will be the best practices for us, and our ministries moving forward into the fall.
This has been a good time to be reminded that if our own personal source of worship and fellowship is confined to only Sunday mornings then we miss out on all the richness we can have. Take advantage of this time to gather in smaller groups, socially distancing outside. Get together, walk, hike, pray, read scripture, worship in small gatherings. That was the pattern of the early church we can rediscover and from which we can learn and benefit. On Sundays feel free to chat in the parking lot after service, maintaining socially distance. Take advantage of the prayer garden to pray with someone (Do you know where it is?). Continue to pray with us as we learn how to best be the church in changing times.
Change is hard, but change helps us grow. Right now we are all learning how to do that.
Thanks, and stay tuned for more updates as we move forward. Thanks to all who have helped us through this time by their actions, prayers and attitudes this summer.
New Series: “The Tarnished Rule” ~ How We Have Missed the “Golden Rule” in a world seeking justice:
“When Evil Rules, Justice Fades” ~ The need for Biblical Justice today
(Ephesians 6:10-19).
OUTDOOR CLUB: REVISED DATE ~ The Outdoor Club is pleased to welcome back New England’s Wild Cheff Denny Corriveau for an evening of outdoor wild fish and game BBQ grilling. Come join Denny for some open air social distanced demonstrations on how to use your grill to prepare Wild Game fajitas, Cabin Fever Wild Game Sliders, Wild Turkey Kabobs, and maybe even some Wild Catch with Grilled Tomato Gratin and Watercress Salad. The event will be held at RBC on Thursday August 27th at 6pm. Dress for the weather and bring your own lawn chair for this outdoor event. Check local weather conditions as the event will be subject to cancellation due to inclement/threatening weather. Please pre-register for this family friendly event by contacting Marion at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com
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.)
ONLINE GIVING Instructions (This is a safe and secure site as well as 100% goes to RBC, there are no processing fees.)
Go to the website: www.raymondbaptistchurch.com
Go to My RBC
Click on Give
Choose a Fund
Fill in the blanks requested (amount, check, credit card or debit card number and amount)
Submit
Anyone mailing in checks for the offering please use the following mailing address:
Raymond Baptist Church
PO Box 106
Raymond, NH 03077
If anyone is in need of assistance of any kind, please contact the office by calling 603-895-2859 or email at marion@raymondbaptistchurch.com.
RBC SERVICES WILL AIR ON CHANNEL 13. Channel 22 has been designated for Town and Government Notices. If you know of anyone who is utilizing the Public Raymond Station, please pass the word. Following is the Schedule for RBC Services:
Sunday 9:00am
Monday 2:00pm
Tuesday 6:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am & 7:00pm
Thursday 10:00pm
Friday 2:00am
Saturday 6:00am
YOUTH GROUP: Wednesday’s ~ “impact youth RBC” YouTube video lessons.
Stay Tuned for additional updates. Some great planning is in the works!
CHILDRENS MINISTRY: Stay Tuned for additional updates. Some great planning is in the works!
CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO: Please contact: Tara Swist
Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859
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
CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS
Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday Bible Study (meeting via zoom. Anyone interested can reach out to Les Houston for the zoom meeting link).
MINISTRY INFORMATION/EVENT(S)
MINISTRY LEADERS: It’s that time again even in the midst of Covid-19! The 2020 Annual Reports will be due no later than August 28, 2020. Please keep in mind when preparing your Annual Report to be in thought and prayer. This is accountability for your Ministry(ies) so your budgets could be affected if reports are not submitted.
OTHER INFORMATION
Bill Weghorst will be clearing land Late Summer, Early Fall and he has a number of oak and hard wood trees, estimated at approximate 30 cords of wood. No cost. The trees will be cut and dropped but will need to be cut up and loaded. The trees will be easily accessible to pull up and load. Need own saw(s). If anyone is interested in the free wood, please give him a call at 603-608-1013 to discuss details.
Raymond Baptist Church Food Pantry has been selected by local Hannaford store leadership as the benefiting non-profit in the Fight Hunger Bag Program! For the month of July, Raymond Baptist Church Food Pantry will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Fight Hunger Bag at the Hannaford store located at 2 Freetown Road, Raymond NH.
ARE YOU BEHIND ON RENTAL OR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS DUE TO COVID-19 AND NEED HELP? Go to www.CAPNH.org for help! The Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief & Recovery has announced the New Hampshire Housing Relief Program, an initiative designed to keep people from losing their housing and to secure or maintain permanent housing. Are you on the verge of losing your housing due to COVID-19? Do you have past-due housing related expenses that may impact your ability to remain housed? Applications are available starting June 30th
Please contact us today! ww.capnh.org or call 2-1-1 from any NH phone.
THIS SUNDAY ~ (ALL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES STILL REMAIN IN EFFECT)
This Sunday and for the remainder of the summer, our Facebook Live Stream will be at 9:00am and not 10:30.
Reminders for arrival on Sunday: “If you need to be dropped off at the door for health reasons, or may need extra time to be seated, please arrive at 8:30. All others will be admitted to the church starting at 8:45. Please maintain your social distancing outside at 8:45 as delineated by the pavement markers until the doors are open.”
Regarding Sundays all are welcome but for those who are not feeling well, have a temperature, or are not ready at this time, or are unable to attend for any reason, we will continue serving you through our Facebook Live broadcast, and the local Raymond Town Channel 13 from which you can watch and worship at home or wherever you may be during the week.
Because our priority is to ensure a safe and reliable return to Sunday Morning Worship, please note, until further notice all church buildings will remain closed to any group meetings regardless of size. This will help to ensure any cleaning processes that will be in place during the week will not be compromised and potentially inhibit our gathering on Sunday. We will continue to monitor this throughout the summer.
If you choose to come in person on Sunday, the following safety guidelines will be in effect. You may agree or disagree with the plan in place, that is your prerogative. You may voice your thoughts to the elders, names are listed below. Please do not plan on attending if you are unwilling to abide with the policies we will have in place. Sunday at the door is not the time to have that discussion, or make a point, but do so now. Again, we feel this plan is in the best interest of our entire community- regardless of personal opinion. We all pray that these guidelines will be short-term and can be relaxed as the pandemic eases locally and worldwide, however we reserve the right to reset guidelines if community conditions change. This will be a process of return for all of us.
Prepared By: Marion Guay | Church Office | Raymond Baptist Church
145 Route 27 :: PO Box 106 :: Raymond, NH 03077 :: 603-895-2859