Raymond Baptist Church

THIS WEEK: 9/26/2021: “Naked and Not Afraid” (Genesis 3:1-21)

NEXT WEEK: 10/02/2021: “The Spread of Brokenness” (Genesis 4:1-8) ~ Communion Sunday.

Saturday September 25th at 4:00 at Exeter Methodist Church, “Concert of Prayer.” Join Christians from throughout the Seacoast region praying together for our communities. This is the first of area wide events.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Are you new or just want to know more about RBC and membership, what we believe and how things work here or interested in becoming a member? We are coordinating a membership class for the Fall so if anyone is interested, please call, email the Office or Sign up at the Welcome Center.

As we head into Fall and people are returning from Summer activities, this is just a reminder of our existing Covid-19 Policy at RBC. There has been no change to the existing policy that was sent out and discussed in prior announcements but the Elders wanted to reiterate our policy for everyone to be aware of the current policy and be well informed. So with that being said and in light of current community conditions, we would like to draw your attention again to the current guidelines by both the CDC and NHHS that it is highly recommended that everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated wear masks for indoor activities in areas of substantial transmission (NH is included in this). We respectfully request that you consider this recommendation for the safety and protection of others around you while participating in ministries here.” Thank you.

Welcome to New England! It is that time of year again that it could be cold or it could be very warm out at any given time. While we try to maintain the temperature(s) according to the weather and activities for all, the thermostats are set for the season but it could be too cold, too warm or just right for some. If you are a person who tends to get cold or warm quickly we would suggest that when attending service or church activities, please bring a sweater or a jacket if you tend to get cold easily or dress in layers if you get tend to get warm easily. Please do not turn up or down the thermostats if possible, it would be greatly appreciated.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday’s ~ 9:00 am ~ Sanctuary (Please note change of location)

Adult Sunday school is being held at 9:00am, Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary. we ask that you please remain in the foyer area until class has been completed. thank you

CHILDRENS MINISTRY:   

Club 252  Pre-Register at:  https://vbspro.events/p/sept-26

Nursery Pre-Register at:    https://vbspro.events/p/b68a83

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.

Club 2:52 

Preschool – 5th Grade

CHILDRENS MINISTRY CONTACT INFO:

Tara L. Swist
Children’s Ministry Director
Raymond Baptist Church
TaraSwist@raymondbaptistchurch.comcastbiz.net
603.895.2859

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

CURRENT BIBLE DISCOVERY SESSIONS

SMALL GROUPS: Have you thought about joining, creating a Zoom Study, meeting in person or 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. Summer is Here and Fall is fast approaching! Call if interested in leading or signing up for a Fall/Winter Small Group.

Men’s Group 6:00am Tuesday Bible Study. Location varies, contact Les Houston for meeting location 603-785-2491.

Starting September 7^th:  Women’s Group 9:00am Tuesday Bible Study. Carlene Reed’s Home. Please contact Carlene or give the office a call if you would like any additional information or would like to attend. 

Adult Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 6:30pm, Jim & Ginny Fernald’s Home. 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. 

MINISTRY INFORMATION

MEN’S MINISTRY ~ GET FIRED UP is on for October 22^nd, 6:00pm at Mike & Glenda Paquin’s home (32 Frost Lane, Fremont). The guest speaker will be determined. Men please invite your friends and family members to this fellowship around the fire.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Saturday September 25th at 4:00 at Exeter Methodist Church, “Concert of Prayer.” Join Christians from throughout the Seacoast region prying together for our communities. This is the first of area wide events.

New 603 Dialing System Effective October 24, 2021 A REMINDER THAT YOU WILL HAVE TO DIAL ALL 10 DIGITS TO MAKE PHONES CALLS IN NH.

Effective October 24, 2021, MANDATORY 10-digit local dialing is required for all customer’s in the New Hampshire 603 Area Code.

Why is the local dialing plan changing?

On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted an Order (FCC 20-100) approving 988 as the 3-digit abbreviated dialing code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022. The Order requires all telecommunications carriers, interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers, and one-way VoIP providers (covered providers) to make any network changes necessary to ensure that users can dial 988 to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022. For 988 to work in the New Hampshire 603 area code, 10-digit local dialing must first be implemented.

Does this apply to New Hampshire?

Yes. Implementation of this order requires all covered providers to make 10-digit dialing mandatory for all local calls in the entire New Hampshire 603 area code.

Why is 10-digit dialing going to be required in this area code?

The FCC ordered that any area code that has the 988 prefix and has 7-digit local dialing be transitioned to 10-digit local dialing to ensure everyone is able to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline using the 3-digit 988 code.

What will be the new dialing procedure?

To complete local calls, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial the area code + telephone number. This means that all local calls in the entire 603 area code that are currently dialed with 7-digits will need to be dialed using the area code + telephone number.

When Do We “Fall Back”?

The first Sunday in November is when Daylight Saving Time ends so on November 7^th we’ll “fall back” one hour and return to Standard Time. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night!

UPCOMING MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: Friday, Oct. 1st 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. No proof of income or residence is needed. This is a drive thru event. All items will be distributed to you in your vehicles.

VISION VAN – PROVIDING SCREENINGS AT NO COST

The Ambetter from NH Healthy Families Vision Van will be rolling through New Hampshire on October 4, 5 and 6, 2021. Services provided include: vision screenings, prescription glasses and readers for those who need them.

Plus lead screenings, Gateway Services program items and supports, fun activities and giveaways from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families. Stop by at one of our locations. Here’s how to find us…You can contact them for more information at 1-844-265-1278.

October 5, 2021 10 am – 2 pm Raymond: Lamprey Health Care They provide free 15-minute eye screenings, and free prescription glasses to the community (do not have to be a patient with Lamprey Health Care).

128 NH-27, Raymond, NH 03077

BIRTHDAY MONTH (September)

Happy Birthday from your RBC Family

Mike B.; Jane M.; Trish W.; Ginny F.; Les H.; Paulette D.;

Bill U.; Bernie C.; Matt C.; Isaac W.; Sabrina M.;

Charlie S.; Terry A.; Troy B.; Jeff B.; Joni O.; Janet T.;