Men's Breakfast and Study Group

"Skillfully Leading Your Family For Christ"

Quoting a line from the book, "This book is designed to simplify the quest for wisdom." If any men are interested in learning a little more about this, join us on a Saturday morning. We have a potluck breakfast at 7:00 am, where we cook up whatever is brought that morning. We start the study at around 8:00 am and finish uat 9:00 am and then clean up. If the breakfast is too early for you, come for the study only. Try us out one week; if you like it, come back. If it's not for you, then when we finish this study, you can come and help us pick out a new one. We are just people trying to better ourselves and help each other doing it. If you are interested, speak to Ed, Tony, or George.

Scout Sunday on February 12th

Sunday, February 12 will be Scout Sunday. The Boy Scout troop that we sponsor, Raymond Boy Scout Troop 3, will be running the service and hosting the coffee hour. Come support our Boy Scouts!

Support the 2012 Penguin Plunge!

Bob is taking part in the 13th Annual Penguin Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics of New Hampshire. On February 5th, 2012, Bob will be making his 12th Penguin Plunge to benefit Special Olympics of New Hampshire!

If you are able, please make a donation by visiting his FirstGiving page:

http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/robert-maclaren/13th-annual-penguin-plunge

You can donate online with a credit card. All donations are secure and sent directly to Special Olympics of New Hampshire by FirstGiving, who will email you a printable record of your donation.

Prayers are also greatly appreciated!

Membership Classes

The Diaconate will be holding membership classes for anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the church or who is interested in the history of our church and the governance of our church. The classes will cover the history of the Congregational Church, the history of our church, our faith statement and the church by-laws, and what it means to be a member of our church. If you are interested in joining the classes, please speak to Kathy about the class and what times you are available to meet.

Winter Snow Duties

If you are willing to shovel the walkway and ramp after a snowstorm, please call the office and we will make sure you can get to the shovels and sand that are by most doors. Thank you for making our church a safe place!

Snow Days

If church is cancelled from bad weather or a snow storm, it will be posted on channel 9 and a sign will be posted on the door of the church. If someone is wondering and cannot get the TV notice, please call one of the Deacons.

Cabin Fever Quilting!

There will be a Cabin Fever Quilting series starting in January on Saturday afternoons. In the series, participants will put together a split rail fence quilt. If you are a beginner, you will be taught everything you need to know, and if you are a veteran quilter, you are welcome to bring your latest project and work on it too. Each person will take home their own quilt at the end of the series! There will be food and fun. For more information, talk to Kathy.

Epiphany Open House

Mark your calendars! There will be an open house at the parsonage from 4-8pm on January 8th. Drop in for refreshments and fellowship!

Dove Singers Reminder!

The Dove Singers will begin rehearsals for their Spring 2012 production of "Known by the Scars" on Monday, January 9th. Rehearsals will be held at the First Assembly of God, 45 Myles Drive, Auburn. Rehearsals begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m., and will continue every Monday night through March 19th. Performances will be held on March 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th. The Dove Singers is a non-denominational Christian ministry dedicated to presenting the Word of God through music, drama, and dance. Last year, approximately 120 people were involved in the group, from more than 45 different churches, and you are invited to join them for this year's presentation. We are particularly looking for additional singers (especially first sopranos and men), orchestra members, and/or actors, but encourage any interested Christians to come on January 9th and learn more about the group.

Welcome to Bill McGlynn!

While our organist Geneva Clifford is enjoying the warm winter down in Florida, Mr. Bill McGlynn will be playing the organ at our morning services. Bill has come to us from Providence Baptist Church in Epping, and has graciously agreed to provide the organ music until Geneva comes home in the Spring. A warm welcome from us all to Bill!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all! Best wishes for a blessed New Year from the Raymond Congregational Church!