Lifeline Screening

Lifeline Screening is once again coming to our church on March 29, 2010. This is an ultrasound screening to test for stroke, vascular disease, and heart rhythm. The cost is $139, and for an additional $10, they will also test for osteoporosis. Pre-registration is required; the telephone number is 1-800-636-0418. There are flyers available at the back of the church with more information.

Youth Group Choir at Rockingham County Nursing Home

The Youth Group Choir sang beautifully on Sunday morning, and then sang at the afternoon service at the Rockingham County Nursing Home. They were warmly welcomed by Rev. Ginny Slawnwhite and the residents of the home, who all enjoyed their visit!

Sunday School Children Singing on Sunday

The Sunday School choir will be singing at the morning worship service this Sunday, and at the Rockingham County Nursing Home during Rev. Ginny Slawnwhite's afternoon service at 2:00pm. For those who want to go to the afternoon service, but don't want to drive, people will be meeting at the church at 1:00pm to carpool over. Come support our Sunday School as they rejoice in song!

Council Meeting and Potluck on Sunday, February 14th!

The church council meeting will take place on Sunday after the worship service and after a potluck lunch. Please bring a dish to share at the potluck and be a part of making decisions about the church. It is an excellent opportunity for your cooking skills to be showcased (and we have a lot of good cooks in our congregation) and your voice to be heard!

Visiting Those Who Cannot Get to Church

This past Sunday (February 7th), Sarah and Teri made visits to our elderly members who can no longer get to church easily and to our members recovering from serious illnesses. They brought holy communion, conversation, and spring flowers to each person. The visits were very well-received, and the Deacons encourage all our members to call and visit our members who are shut-in or recovering from surgery so that they know that their church family is thinking of them.

Collection for the People of Haiti

Don't forget about the church's ongoing collection for the people of Haiti! The donations will be sent to Harvest International to help with the relief effort. Please keep Tom Schmidt in your prayers as he works down there with the relief effort.

Penguin Plunge 2010

The Penguin Plunge was a big success! You can see Bob and Darcy MacLaren in this article in Foster's Daily Democrat

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100208/GJNEWS_01/702089937/-1/fosnews1401

and in the Union Leader from Sunday, February 7, 2010 (for those with a subscription). Bob was honored for his 10 years of participation and for being the eldest plunger; Darcy received her 5th year award. In all, the Plunge raised over $571,000 for the Special Olympics of New Hampshire. Congratulations and good work, Bob and Darcy!

Church Council Meeting on February 14

The next church council meeting is on Sunday, February 14th after Coffee Hour. All church members are invited to come and be a part of making decisions for our church's future!

Special Music this Sunday; Bob takes the Penguin Plunge

This Sunday, February 7th, we will be having special guests: the talented trio of Thomas, Anna and Silas Philbrick (The Capstone Trio) will be playing for us during the service, and accompanying the congregation in all the hymns since Barbara will be watching Bob while he does the Penguin Plunge to raise money for the Special Olympics of New Hampshire (http://www.sonh.org/penguinplunge/). Eloise Boss will also be singing for us on Sunday. Please invite your friends and family to this special, music-filled service, and take a moment to think of Bob as he braves the icy water for a great cause!

Welcome!

Welcome to the new webpage and blog of the Congregational Church of Raymond! As with all webpages, it is a work in progress, but we hope that you will enjoy your visit to our website, and will come and visit us in person on Sunday morning!